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Our Goals for 2026: Jess is gonna finish a novel.Sarina is going to figure out what she wants a long haul writer career to looks like.KJ is going to write this book as hard as she can and for as long as it takes.Jennie is going to claim her authority in the writing space.Our Words of the Year are …Meanwhile: Fan of Heated Rivalry? You'll want to read these books by Sarina Bowen!Ready to talk about your own goals and words? COME ON IN. We are here for that!Hey - if you've been curious about becoming a book coach, Jennie'd like to invite you to a live training she's doing on February 4th, at 5pm PST / 8pm EST. She's going to be talking about how to become the kind of book coach writers love to pay. You can sign up at bookcoaches.com/liveWOTYs … in the episode! If you want to know what was so funny, you'll have to listen.Transcript Below!If you love us enough that you got this far…SPONSORSHIP MESSAGEHey, it's Jennie Nash, and if you've been curious about becoming a book coach, I'd like to invite you to a live training I'm going to be doing on February 4th, at 5pm PST, which is 8pm EST, and I'm going to be talking about how to become the kind of book coach writers love to pay. You can sign up for that at bookcoaches.com/live. That's bookcoaches.com/live. (bookcoaches.com/live) I'd love to see you there.EPISODE TRANSCRIPTJennie NashHey everyone, it's Jennie, and this is the Hashtag AmWriting Podcast, the place where we help you play big in your writing life, love the process, and finish what matters. All four of us are here today to talk about our Word of the Year for 2026 and our goals. This is one of our favorite episodes to do, and we've all been kicking our words around, and we're ready to share them with you. So Sarina, do you want to go first?Sarina BowenOkay!Jennie NashI just know you are kind of ready.KJ Dell'AntoniaRight off the diving board. No throat clearing, no chit chat. Yeah, we're just alrighty.Sarina BowenAll right, so I'm Sarina, and I write novels, and pretty much that is all I write. So my goals tend to look kind of the same from year to year, but my, but how I feel about them, changes. So in 2026 I plan to write two to three books, and when I do, I will be rolling off of two contracts with two different publishers. So that means that the other part of my 2026 is really asking myself what I want to do next. Because, you know, finishing energy is a really hard thing, but I'll be like extra super finishing energy here, because I'm finishing a commitment. And, you know, I used to have goals, like, I'm going to write more books. I'm going to write all the books. And I don't anymore, because there were, there was a while there where I only wrote books, and then last year, I did a really nice job of meeting my goals that I would also go and have more fun and take more vacations. And it worked. I did that. It turns out that planning fun takes a lot of energy and time. Oh my goodness, it was I, you know, I so I was either off having a wild time, or I was like, you know, nailed to my desk, and, yeah, so I need to do a slightly better job of that this year. Although looking at the schedule, it's a little hard to see how, because I'm spending a big chunk of March and part of April in Australia and Hong Kong, and then...Jennie NashWait you can't just throw that in and not say why. [laughing]Sarina BowenOh, well, I'm, I'm visiting. I'm doing four reader events in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Perth.Jennie NashIt's so exciting, so exciting.Sarina BowenAnd you know, time will tell if accepting this invitation was, in fact, a good idea. When I get home, I will be—it'll be June, and I will be launching my second book of 2026, which is a romance and so, but, but then, you know, I will have turned in half of what I'm turning in this year, and I will be able to have big thoughts about what I do next. And that is the thing that is going to be hard about this year, not turning in files, but, you know, deciding what does it mean to me? And also a thing that I realized last year, while balancing my busy life is that in this job, there is no summit. It's not like you climb that big hill and then you stand there and you hear an angel choir, and then you know that the only thing that greets you after writing a big novel is that you will pretty soon, eventually write another one. So you have to enjoy the hike itself. And I am really working on that.Jess LaheyI actually have just—I have just to address what you just mentioned Sarina, I have put in my calendar in June. Since we love to—I happen to love the mid-year check-ins on goals. I put a little note to self, to future Jess to revisit Sarina's goals at mid-year so that we can talk about maybe what that second half of the year, what comes next, stuff is going to look like. So, expect that to come back around.Sarina BowenOkay, I hope there's some clarity by then, so I'll get right on that.Jess LaheyWell, and I would also like to mention that you mentioned, you know, all the work you're doing and doing fun and stuff like that. You also went back to skating this year, and you, I have loved watching you learn, relearn something fairly new, and gain skills and get determined to like, be able to do that. What's it called, when you change the side of the blade you're on? When you turn?Sarina BowenYeah, all that edge work...Jess LaheyIt's very exciting.Sarina BowenAnd those three turns. Yeah. So that is part of my leave the house and have fun plan, and that has worked out really well. It—when you do something that's so outside of your usual, like, we could just stipulate by now that I'm pretty good at writing a novel, because I have turned in a number of them and sold a number of them, but I am really not good at skating. So when you take yourself so far out of your element, and you do something that is so foreign to you, you learn, relearn all those weird little tricks about how you learned anything, and the fact that last year I could not do a three turn to save my life, which is where you turn around on one foot. And I tried and I tried and I tried and I tried to trick myself into it. And I'm like, okay, I'll take off on two feet, but land on one. I just every single thing didn't work. And then this year, now I can do it. And also, I woke up at four in the morning once and thought I could do a waltz jump tomorrow, and then the next day I did, in fact, just do a waltz jump. And I hadn't even been thinking about it. It wasn't even on my list of things I was going to try that week. So learning something really, really new is really just great for your brain and your attitude. And I don't know what the next thing that I do like that will be, but, yeah, I'm a fan.Jennie NashBut I must reflect back to you that a few years ago, you were, I think the goals had to you were working so hard and just, you know, book to book to book to book and, like, look at you now .You're going on all these trips, and you're learning to ice skate, and I know you and KJ are learning Mahjong.KJ Dell'AntoniaMahjong, yes.Jennie NashAnd you write in coffee shops like, you've kind of really changed that, that vibe. It's cool.Sarina BowenI have! I did it right? Like I said, I'm going to have more fun. I'm going to learn to write out of the house. Like I sat in a room and said to you that this was going to happen. And I did, right? But the, but then, but then, writing the actual books, it magically did not get easier. So I am having more fun, but it's still hard, and that's how I'm coming to this new realization that, like you know, I need to stop being surprised that the actual job is hard, but it's just like a piece of the fun that I'm having, and if and I can only write books that I'm probably going to enjoy, because it's still hard and it still takes a lot of hours.Jennie NashThat's amazing. I feel compelled to ask you, what are you most enjoying about what you're writing right now?Sarina BowenWell we are at maximum finishing energy, because I am finishing a revision, which is scary, right? Because then you're sending it off into the world of telling yourself that it's done. And I have to say, I have not enjoyed it all that much. This has been one of the more one of the more stressful weeks. But, yeah, I—but there are moments as I look through this manuscript, because I've just reached that point where you hate every living word of it, right? Where I read a line and I laugh, and then that's just a good sign.Jennie NashLike I'm so clever, look at me.Multiple Speakers[all laughing]Jess LaheyI actually just, just for fun. I just dropped—I got to go—I traveled an hour and a half to go so that I could go sit in a coffee shop and work with these guys, because I miss them so much. And I took two pictures of Sarina while she was working there, and in one, she had this look on her face... I just dropped it in our group text just now, where she's got this look on her face like this is the hardest, worst thing I've ever done. And then I also took one of her smiling and looking like her usual happy self. But it was—I love having those two pictures together on my phone, because it's so representative of the slog. How there are these moments of really having fun and engaging with the book and loving it, and then there's those moments of editing where you're trying to just finish it and get all the words in the right order.Sarina BowenYep, it's, it's, you know that the push and pull and the trick to liking this job is that when you're in that trench of I have to be finished with this. I have to love it, and I have to set it free. You have to remember that the other side is out there. That like the drafting happy, I haven't made any big mistakes yet, I haven't sealed off all the x's yet, like that's waiting for you on the other side of it. You know, if you get too deep in one place or the other, so that you can't remember, the other one is out there for you. Then, then that's a trap. It makes the job harder.Jennie NashWell, thank you for that. Jess, do you want to go next?Jess LaheySure! Yeah, so last year, last year was weird. Last year, my, my, I'm going a little bit into what my word was last year; it was ‘amplified' because it led, it sort of guided a lot of my goals last year, which had to do with just reaching more people, but during the year, during the course of the year, reaching and educating more people on the topics that I feel really strongly about, like mental health wellness, the specifically substance use prevention, as it relates to things like self-efficacy in kids and feelings of competence in kids. I realized sort of part way through the year how much more I was enjoying and feeling engaged when I was talking to the kids, and how much more impactful I felt when I was talking to the kids, and that shouldn't be surprising. But, if you're not a speaker, and if you don't spend your time speaking to adults and kids and especially teens, you should know it takes, you know, maybe three to four times as much energy to talk to the kids as it does to the adults. In fact, yesterday, I was trying to explain to someone why a virtual event to a lot of kids, doesn't work. I can't project that much energy through a screen to captivate a big room of kids. It's just it's really hard to do. And anyway, so I realized about halfway through the year that I really wanted when I when I thought about the word amplify and expanding on the number of kids that I reach per year, and the depth to which I am able to reach some kids in particular, it comes it comes down to not just people, but just kids specifically. So I talked with my agents, and we've agreed that I'm going to try to incorporate more kids this year. That even if it's more exhausting for me, it's more fulfilling, and so that's one of my big goals for this year, is to figure out how—yes, I still have to talk to adults, and I have to help them understand how to talk to their kids about substance use and mental health and how to see, know, love, support the kids you have, and not the kids you wish you had and all that stuff. But when it comes down to it, I have to figure out ways to get in the room with kids more and...KJ Dell'AntoniaYou're a kid-travert!Jess Lahey[laughing] Apparently.KJ Dell'AntoniaWhich some people get their energy from being with people, and some people get, you know, it takes—that's extroverts and introverts. So you're a kid-travert, you get your energy from talking to kids. That's delightful!Jess LaheyIt's in the moment. In the moment, it's much more exhausting. But there was a—I spoke at a school in Los Angeles. It was one of the best days I had in front of kids. And the number of emails I got afterwards explaining why it was meaningful to them. You know, I love when the kids, anytime a kid reaches out, it's this huge honor, because, you know, I'm, who am I? I'm some adult that comes into their school because their teachers say that, and now their teachers say they have to listen to this bozo. They don't know who this person is. But over time, I've figured out ways to help them trust me a little bit more, even before I get there. Like creating these videos where I introduce myself ahead of time. So I'm trying to figure out all the ways in to getting being a trusted adult, becoming a trusted adult to more and more kids, is something that's incredibly important to me, because that's where the great education stuff lies. So that amplify word changed for me over last year, and it's reflected in this year's goals as well, which is, get in front of more kids. I track those numbers really carefully. Last year, I was in front of just shy of 10,000 people generally, and a couple of 1000 kids. And I just want to change that ratio a little bit so that it's have more heavily in the kid direction and less heavily in the adult direction. Just because it's fun and really interesting and challenging. That's the other thing is, when you've been doing something for a long time, there are some talks I can do in my sleep, because I've done them so many times, and I don't want to do that, like, why would you want to come and spend time with someone who's asleep in front of you? But you know, they look good and it sounds good, but they're not totally invested. And I think everybody can feel that. So I've had to find ways to change things up, to reevaluate my content from other angles, so that I'm not getting sick of myself, and so that I can be fresh and new and useful to people. So, and then, like, I have small goals, you know, Sarina was just talking about her skating and looking, you know, trying to do something completely new that makes you a little nervous. You know, the beekeeping thing still makes me super nervous. And as I mentioned in another episode, I think Tim saw me emotionally preparing to do something I needed to do with the bees and he said I have never seen you so nervous and so doubting yourself about your ability to do something, and I realized how good that is for me. And so we will see at the end of this winter if my bees actually made it through the winter, and if they did, I'll have a hive of bees to deal with, and if they don't, I'll have to get a new hive. But that's been really, really good for me. Sarina, did you want to add something?Sarina BowenI have a question.Jess LaheyYes, ma'am.Sarina BowenDo we have a writing goal for this year?Jess LaheyYes, we do. And that's actually at the bottom of my list, because it's new. So I've been attending this weekly, really interesting virtual Blueprint for a Book Fast Track. What is it? Jumpstart you guys? With Jennie Nash, this really great book coach and founder of Author Accelerator, and KJ Dell'Antonia and I have been actually writing—working on this novel that I've been working on for ages and ages and ages and thinking about at a minimum once a week, and I'm going to finish it this year. 100% I'm going to finish it this year. And I'm really grateful to Jennie and KJ, because being in that, in—being in there, is forcing me to ask me all kinds of questions about, why am I even bothering to stick with this thing that has stymied me for over a decade? Like, why bother if it's been that hard and I haven't ever gotten it done, why am I even doing it? And I love asking myself those questions. It's been really fun. Plus, there's like 100 other people in that virtual session asking themselves the same questions and coming up with really cool answers for why they're even writing something in the first place. And it gets at all these fundamental questions of why we do what we do. So yes, I will be, I'm researching a nonfiction thing still. I have a—I'm looking at a stack of books behind me, and but I'm going to finish this YA novel this year period, full stop, it's going to happen..Multiple Speakers[Unintelligible] [several speaking at once]Jennie NashWell what's cool is, is, I mean, YA is not children, but it's young people. So that's kind of cool. It goes with your other thing.KJ Dell'AntoniaThere's a trend there.Jess LaheyYeah. And it was funny, because when you were asking the why the other night, and one of my things was, oh, because these characters speak to me, blah, blah, blah. And KJ mentioned, oh, I do know what Jess is talking about. And maybe it's, you know, she wants to write a coming of age story, and that's 100% it. I think I have, I have. I very much love that coming of age space and the struggles that middle school and high school kids go through in that coming of age space. And I think I have an interesting insight into it, and an ability to, an ability to make it come alive on the page. And I, for me, really want to do that. I really want to see it on the page, and I'm really excited about it.Jennie NashYou do have such a compassion for that age and what people are going through and how hard it is and it's...Jess LaheyAnd I love these characters. And I said I love these characters, and I want to do right by them. And that's true too. I do love these characters, and I can't stop thinking about them.Sarina BowenThat is the best reason to finish any piece of fiction. You know?Jess LaheyYeah, no, I really it's like they're stuck until I help them get to the other side. And I would hate to leave them there. I would it would make me feel really bad.Jennie NashI love it. Well you know, committing to something that you've been working on for that long, that's a that's a big deal.Jess LaheyYeah, it's also one of those. I know it's going to feel really, really good when I finish it. It'll be like, oh my gosh, I've been harping on that for whatever it is now 12 or 13 years, and I finally finished it. So I know it's going to be one of those. I'm going to be very, very glad I did it when it's done. And is it super hard? Yes, I've, you know, bitched and moaned about this in the past, that fiction is really hard for me and dialog is so hard for me, but that's what I'm writing right now.Jennie NashThat's another, another learning edge, right?Jess LaheyYep. Yep.Jennie NashAwesome. KJ, what about you?KJ Dell'AntoniaMy only goal this year with respect to writing is to write this book as hard as I can for as long as it takes. That's all I got. I got a couple other goals. I'd like to get my Christmas tree down at some point during the year. It seems like a plan. I was pretty excited about the Valentine's Day concept a few years ago, but I don't know, people have been really negging on it. Easter also, apparently not tree material. I mean, come on the fourth? I'm seeing it. No one else is. So there's that. No, my and my big life goal is to leave more white space for myself in my day and in my calendar, to do things, to not do things, and for the unexpected things, both good and bad things. I have a real tendency to be like from 11:30 to one I'm doing this, and from 1:30 to 2:30 there's this, and hey, at three there's this. And that is, in fact, an excellent description of my day. And sometimes I like it, but I just do it to myself constantly, and I need to stop.Multiple Speakers[all laughing]Jennie NashThat's all? Okay. Mic drop. I'm just thinking about that white space. What? What happens when you have white space?Sarina BowenYou know what happens to me when I have white space, because I'm actually pretty good at keeping it in my calendar, is that I get an email that's like, and today, we will be choosing among these eight narrator auditions. And then you will decide who is the narrator for this book that you haven't been thinking about for four months since you last did the copy edits, and then my whole day just explodes in a little puff of admin, like trying to get out of my own inbox is killing me. So, yeah, I don't, I don't. It's not even that I planned it. Other people are making this my, my problem, and I wish I had a 2026, goal for how to fix it.KJ Dell'AntoniaYeah, there's that. I mean, to some extent, I think that's my point. Is that I would like to stop doing it to myself, because I mean it through exactly the thing it is was not my was not my idea, nor was the thing, the unexpected event at eight o'clock this this morning, or the one when I walked in from the expected thing from nine to 10. I need to do a little less of it for myself, to allow for the fact that the other things in my life, I think, and I did this to some extent last year too. My final kids have actually all left for college this year, which is great, but there's still a lot of trouble. And also I have a lot of pets, and also just, there's a lot going on. So I sort of thought, and I really made this mistake in the Fall pretty hard. I thought, oh, I should probably fill like I should put some things on the calendar because I might feel sad. A, I still felt sad, and that was okay. And B, I put way too much on the calendar, given the number, amount of time I had to spend on... I'm just yeah, and here I am thinking I didn't do it in the spring, and I didn't, but I sort of am doing it on a daily basis, like, oh, look. And some of that is just that this was, what am I wrong? Was this the longest holiday season ever in the history of holiday season? Like it was still Christmas on January 17, I swear to God. And so a lot of it, I think, is I'm feeling a little dejected, because my days are really packed, because I had the sense not to put everything in the week of January 6, but I put a lot of things this week and last week. So hopefully I'll, but, but having done that, and now feeling it, I think, I hope, will inspire me to block off more time that, no doubt, will get filled with things. But that's better than it getting filled with things and my having already filled it.Jennie NashYep.KJ Dell'AntoniaIt's not going so great.Jennie NashI get that. Okay, so, so for me, I made some really big moves in my business in 2025 and they worked, and that was great. And I made a decision toward the end of the year to make even bigger moves, and did some thinking about, I wouldn't say, an exit strategy or a succession plan, but I'm 62 this year, and I'm working really, really, really hard in my business day to day, running, you know, pretty big small business, and I really want more time to create. To create curriculum, to, I just like making things. You know, to work on the podcast, to work on my own book, and I'll talk about that in a minute. And so I made a training plan to teach my team to take over the things that they are fully capable of taking over, if I just get it out of my head and onto a page to teach them how to do it. So it's a really big move for me, and kind of a terrifying move. It means trusting people. It means handing over some things. It means there's some ego-y things involved in that, the idea that nobody can do it as well as I can. And so, yeah, that's, that's big. It's big mindset. It's big actual shifting of duties. It's, it's kind of the white space idea writ large. What, what would it look like for me to have more white space? And it is, it is not retiring, it's not stopping. It's just, can I do more of what I want to do and less of the—of the day to day of this business? I am constantly surprised by the thing I have made. Author Accelerator has more than 375 certified book coaches now, and it's this huge community, and they're having a huge impact. And a lot of my coaches are becoming huge their own selves and doing really well, and just we're becoming known. And all of that takes time to manage, like the, I don't know, I wouldn't call it the brand, it's, it's the community. It just takes a lot of time to manage and the kinds of inquiries that we get and that sort of thing. And I, it's a thing that needs care, and I'm the one to give it that care. So just meeting the moment, I guess, is what my goal is for the year, and as part of that, the Write Big Sessions that I've been doing here at the podcast are my stepping into that space of thought leadership and creation, content creation in a different way. And haven't talked about this a lot, but I am writing a Write Big book, and I went out and found myself a brand new agent. I did my search from scratch. I did it cold. I tried to find the perfect agent for this book, rather than somebody that I knew, because I know a lot of agents, and I don't want to, I don't want to talk about a lot of specifics at the moment about who that person is, or what's happening really, but I will say that it's taken a little minute to get it together, because that's how it happens sometimes. But the book is out on submission, even as we speak, and I was telling KJ, this agent does something that I've never heard of and never seen, and I love it so much, which is that she shares a spreadsheet of the submissions and puts the responses right in there so I can log in, you know, 10, 12, 25 times a day and...Multiple Speakers[all laughing]KJ Dell'AntoniaJust normal, healthy behavior, right?Jennie NashWhich is so fantastic. Rather than, like, why isn't she telling me, or how come we haven't heard or whatever? But it's very, very early days, and so all that's coming in are the no's, because that's, that's what happens. But the no's are so great. I love them so much. They're totally boosting me up. Because, like, people know me. They know my work. They like my work. Like I, I don't know. I'm just so delighted by the nature and quality of the no's, which is just a funny place to be, but that is, that is where I am so...Sarina BowenJennie, it's a fantastic place to be. Like I have never heard another author say the no's make me happy. Like that is not a sentence I have heard in my life. And I know a lot of authors, so the fact that you know that that's, I just have good, good feelings and good thoughts about this project, and you are amazing.Jennie NashWell, thank you. And that is not by accident. That's what Writing Big means, right? It's like I own this idea. I'm not waiting to be picked; I'm not waiting to be anointed. I'm not waiting for somebody to say, you know, good job. But, when they do, and you know, these no's are just indications, like I self-published the Blueprint Books and I sort of think of them as this little thing that I made. I made them for my coaches to use in their coaching, and I made them to, it's a model that I teach. I didn't ever think of it as a thing, but I've sold more than 20,000 copies of the Blueprint Books my own self, and, but I just didn't think like editors would know what they are. They would use them with their own authors. They would know my company. They would know my coaches, and that's what all the no's are showing me. And that I'm just, I'm just like, when do you get a mirror into your impact? It feels like the no's a mirror into my impact, and I feel, I feel like there's no doubt that something great is going to happen with this book. I have no doubt. So bring on the no's and have them be awesome, because I know good things, great things are coming, and whether, who knows what path that is going to be, but that, that is where I am, and that sharing of the spreadsheet that this agent has done is just feeding right into, I mean, for other people, it might be the biggest disaster in the world, but for me, I'm like, this is so fun. I love it. My goal is for the year to lean into this bigger vision of what I can be.KJ Dell'AntoniaThat's a good goal.Jennie NashThank you. Well, I'm going to share my word first, because it just goes so well with what I've just been saying, and it's so obvious, and it's so great. And my word of the year is ‘play big'. Play big.KJ Dell'AntoniaThat's two words.Jess LaheyThat's two words.Sarina BowenI get two words.KJ Dell'AntoniaShe's allowed to have two words because she's playing big.Multiple Speakers[all laughing]Jennie NashAll right, we have to go in reverse order then so KJ, what's your, what's your word?KJ Dell'AntoniaOh, my word of the year is, is ‘alive'.Jess LaheyOh, dear. Okay, that's a... quite a goal you got there missy.KJ Dell'AntoniaIt's a good word... laughingJennie NashCan you explain?!Sarina BowenShe can't, because she's laughing really hard right now.KJ Dell'AntoniaUm, it was going to be enthusiast, because I wanted to be sort of a welcoming both the challenges and the excitements of my life. But I really just feel like, and then it was going to be relish, but, but that's pickles, and I hate them. And then I'm just, I just feel really good about just letting it all come and, and being a part of it.Jennie NashOkay, good word.Jess LaheyOh, Sarina?Sarina BowenI've used a lot of the words.Jess LaheyOh, not yet. Sorry.KJ Dell'AntoniaShe said, reverse order.Jennie NashI'm laughing so hard that I'm crying.Jess LaheyOh, she said, reverse order. That's right.Sarina BowenWe have done this so many times, and we have never laughed all the way through it. Okay, okay.Jess LaheyKJ is right though we have used all of the words, I actually considered reusing one of my words this year, but then I thought maybe that was a cop out. So I did come up with a new word.Sarina BowenI considered it, and then I was too lazy to go look them up.Jess LaheyThat's quite a statement there, Bowen.Sarina BowenI know!Multiple Speakers[all laughing uncontrollably]KJ Dell'AntoniaI know I had savor before, that was kind of where I was going, but...Jennie NashI can't stop laughing.KJ Dell'AntoniaI don't know I feel very gritty about my... [unintelligible]Jennie NashI'm like snort laughing over here at the idea of I'm never going to not hear relish and pickles. [laughing uncontrollably]Jess LaheyI know, I know, I like it so much. I love it.Sarina BowenWell, she really doesn't like pickles. KJ is that friend where if she is served a pickle with her lunch, you can take it.Jess LaheyYeah. Absolutely.KJ Dell'AntoniaAnd the bit of bread that it touched.Sarina BowenOkay Jess? Jess, I don't know how you're going to follow this, but do you have a word?Jess LaheyI do have a word, and I'm really excited about this word, because years ago, when I did a really cool conference in Abu Dhabi, I met this woman that I was shocked I hadn't met before. But her name is Elke Govertsen, Elke, and she has a Substack. Her Substack is just, it's @ Elke, is her. She managed to snag @ Elke. She has a newsletter. She has something called Open Nesting. She's got older kids. Anyway, I subscribed to her Substack. I love it. She's one of those people that when she walked down on stage to give her talk, she just glowed from inside, like she was one of those people that you just, I felt really drawn to. So I started following her and her year, her word for this year I really liked, although I thought about it in a different way than she did. Her word for the year is ‘allow'—a, l, l, o, w—and so that is my word for the year, to allow myself to do some things. For example, finishing this book, and just realizing, allowing myself to be really bad at it and hoping that I can pull it off, allowing myself to look really dumb doing stuff like the beekeeping, allowing myself some grace about the fact that I'm probably killed my bees this winter because they're not insulated enough, all of the things. But I just really liked her word allow. So that's where I am. That's my word. I was going to redo evaluate, because I really did like that one, because that the emphasis there was, like, figure out what's valuable to you, but whatever, I've used that one before, so I'm going to give credit out to Elke and go with allow.Jennie NashOkay, Sarina, what about you?Sarina BowenWell, you know, I picked a word, and I usually really struggle with this, and I never feel quite comfortable with it, but I pick something, or it just picked me one day, and that word is ‘esteem'. And my little job, my little job is having a strange little moment of esteem, because there's this show that's at the tippy top of HBO right now called Heated Rivalry. And Heated Rivalry is a book that is a queer hockey romance, which is something that I have also written since 2014, and it has; strangely, some of my best performing books ever over the last decade fall into what I thought was a niche. So I write this niche thing, and people read it and they love it, but you know, it has always stayed in its corner until now. And Rachel Reid is the author of the book called Heated Rivalry, from which this TV show was made very faithfully. And Heated Rivalry is a fantastic novel, by the way. Fantastic conflict, and an interesting story structure. So it has been quite a revelation to watch her book and story reach an audience that I did not feel it was capable of. And there is something about that, that really spoke to all the parts about my, of my business, where, for example, sometimes I have to do research. And early on, I almost felt apologetic about asking an orthopedic surgeon to talk to me about something for a romance novel, because I just assumed that they would roll their eyes. I did it anyway. Thank you, Mark, Dr. Mark, for explaining knee surgery to me. But um, so esteem is a couple of different things. It is choosing projects that I esteem and that I care about, not because I think they'll sell, but because I love them, and also just realizing that the esteem that comes to various things that we do is not always predictable or measurable or something to rely upon. So I have to esteem it all on my own before I commit the time to do that. And that is how I ended up picking this word that I that I really like. It's kind of a quiet word. It doesn't, it isn't sexy, I guess is, is a word I would describe it, not really, but, um, but it is a, it's like asks you to pause and measure how we feel about something before we commit. And that is how I ended up there.Jess LaheyI love that meaning to the word. I love it.Jennie NashSomething that also occurs to me is you spoke with such esteem about this other author and the work that that she's done, and that's something that you often do, and you lift up all the writers in lots of different ways. And that esteem you have for the process of writing and the publishing business and the hard work of it comes across as well. So I like that meaning too.Sarina BowenWell thank you. I had an interesting conversation with my 22 year old son, who is quite a reader. Right now he's trying to get to the end of Crime and Punishment before his semester really kicks in. And he asked me over drinks, on a trip to Boston that I was making time for, so go me, if I could write like anyone, like if I could suddenly have the skills of any author, dead or alive, who would I pick? And I instantly gave him a couple of names in contemporary fiction that he has never read and never will, because there are people who write books that are not for 22 year old nerds. And, um, and he, he sort of blanked and he's like, no mama, like you could have, you could be Tolstoy, you know, like you could pick anything. And I'm like, no, I'm serious. I have esteem for the things these people are doing in contemporary fiction. And it's like that, um, that George Michael quote, like, when are you going to make some serious music? And he says, you don't understand, I'm very serious about pop music. And you know, it's my right to esteem whatever I choose. And I really do choose this. It's not; it's not a runner up thing for me. This is my interest, and I'm going to value it.Jess LaheyHell yeah,Sarina BowenYeah. Woohoo!Jennie NashI feel like we should end on that.Jess LaheyYeah. I think that's a good place to stop.Jennie NashThat was some power, power language there. We would love our listeners to share in the chat your goals for the year, your words for the year, how you feel about pickles and their touching a bread. [laughing] We would love to hear all the things from you, and until next time, keep your butt in the chair and your head in the game.NarratorThe Hashtag AmWriting Podcast is produced by Andrew Perrella. Our intro music, aptly titled, Unemployed Monday, was written and played by Max Cohen. Andrew and Max were paid for their time and their creative output, because everyone deserves to be paid for the This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amwriting.substack.com/subscribe

Did you know that 43% of people who set New Year's Resolutions quit before the end of January? That's crazy. But there are a ton of reasons why that happens—the biggest one being the intensity that we go after our goals in the first two weeks and we burn ourselves out. In this episode I break down how to recommit to your goals and go for progress, not perfection.Ready to recommit to your 2026 goals? Join me for the Recommit 2026 Live Masterclass that's happening on Monday, February 2 @ 11 a.m. EST. This was a special bonus for folks who participated in my Jumpstart 2026 program, and now you can jump in on the action. SIGN UP HEREOther episodes mentioned:#210: Values: The Foundation for a Successful Creative Life#211: How to Make Creative Decisions Without Second-Guessing Yourself#208: The Most Important Trends You Can't Ignore in 2026

Send us a textThis episode is part of How I Got Here: Five Years to Choosing Myself — a reflective series documenting the internal and external shifts that shaped the woman I am today.This is not a how-to or a self-improvement podcast. It's an honest look at the moments, decisions, and seasons that quietly changed everything — from endings and uncertainty to clarity, self-trust, and stability.Each episode focuses on one chapter of the journey, told in real time, without polish or performance.If something in this resonates and you want to explore what's next, you can find me on Instagram @the.erinburr.All things Erin: www.erinburr.com Dream Life Jumpstart Workbook - Jumpstart your life with the Dream life Jumpstart workbook. Your beginners guide to how to establish the vision, the mindset, and the plan for the life you've always wanted to live. The Alchemist's Playbook - 8 week self-paced course to master your mindset and begin living a life you love. IG: @the.erinburr email: erinburr@outlook.com for inquiries.Don't forget to leave a review and or share the podcast with your friends and family!

The homeschool world can feel like the wild west… loud opinions, confident hot takes, and advice from strangers who know nothing about your kid, your goals, or your reality. In this episode, we unpack the problem with crowd-sourced homeschool advice, why confidence online is not the same thing as competence, and how fear, isolation, and misinformation leave parents second-guessing themselves. From questionable curriculum claims to panic-inducing academic myths, we talk about how to cut through the noise, identify red and green flags in homeschool guidance, and find support that's thoughtful, accountable, and actually useful… for every stage of the homeschool journey.We'd love to invite you to join our book club.  Reading books among community matters so much. Homeschooling can feel isolating, but processing complex topics alongside like-minded people helps fill your cup, sharpen your thinking, and remind you that you're not navigating this alone. Our next book club selection is How to raise kids who aren't assholes : science-based strategies for better parenting-from tots to teens.Click here to learn more: ⁠https://bit.ly/3X5R0gI⁠  Use code BOOKWORM for 90% of your first month!  Jumpstart your homeschooling with our online courses:Homeschool 101: The No-Panic Boot Camp - ⁠https://courses.homeschoolmomsunfiltered.com/nopanichomeschool⁠ And, purchase the workbook here:  https://a.co/d/fehPA6G The Smart Start Guide to Homeschool Curriculum - ⁠https://courses.homeschoolmomsunfiltered.com/curriculumnbundle⁠ Preschool and Kindergarten, Reimagine: A Complete Guide for Homeschooling Littles  - ⁠https://courses.homeschoolmomsunfiltered.com/earlyed101⁠  Find Meagan's book - 101 Comebacks to Homeschool Objections: Polite replies, powerful comebacks, and everything in between. - here: https://a.co/d/iTRH14Y Explore Outschool!  Use code BUDGET50 to save 50% off your first three months of membership.https://outschool.com/ Would you like personalized coaching from Meagan or Amanda (or both)???? We offer consultation services. Feel free to take a look at our respective bios and book a time that is convenient for you.⁠https://calendly.com/homeschoolmomsunfiltered⁠ Every month we release a themed unit study that is secular and progressive.  We focus on own-voice sources and inclusive learning opportunities.  ⁠https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/homeschool-moms-unfiltered⁠ Visit our website here:  ⁠https://homeschoolmomsunfiltered.com/⁠ Let's be friends!!! Follow us on social media for giveaways and updates!!IG: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/homeschoolmomsunfiltered/⁠ FB: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/homeschoolmomsunfiltered⁠ Love Homeschool Moms Unfiltered and want to show your support? ⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/homeschoolmomsunfiltered⁠

A soundtrack for reaching toward your own star. Donations, Merchandise, Newsletter, more: https://www.podrunner.com Steve Boyett - Groovelectric: Downloadable Soul https://www.groovelectric.com PLAYLIST 01. Sunset - Seamless 02. Professor (RO) - Piano Bliss 03. Silviu Trik - Cand Eram Copchila Eu (Gabriel Slick Remix) 04. A-Mase, T-AI-NA - Leti So Mnoi (Progressive Dub Mix) 05. Yocon - Mwaki (Extended Mix) 06. Karatsaya - Mourni (Extended Mix 07. Tim Cosmos) - Freek You 08. Dudenko - Makena (Extended Mix) 09. Aleksandra Moon - Keep It Clean (Extended Mix) 10. Deep Sure, Denis Vostru, Audiocells - Phoenix Reborn 11. Deep Sure, Denis Vostru - Circus Under Umbrella  12. Paul Solari & Lepo - Eternal Plains 13. Yusuke Teranishi - 2am == Please support these artists == Podrunner is a registered trademark of Podrunner LLC. Music copyright © or CC the respective artists. All other material ©2006, 2026 by Podrunner LLC. For personal use only. Any unauthorized reproduction, editing, exhibition, sale, rental, exchange, public performance, or broadcast of this audio is prohibited. No part of Podrunner or its website and associated content may be used or reproduced in any manner for the purpose of training artificial intelligence technologies or systems.

A Different Perspective on Losing Weight - Elizabeth's Story - Weight Loss For Women Over 40 Join me as I interview one of my clients Elizabeth as she tells you about her journey through my Jumpstart program. And how it was such a different perspective for her in how she approached losing weight and how she continues to use the tools today.   If you would like to do the program that Elizabeth completed head to https://www.weightlossforwomenover40.net/group  and get on the waitlist. The next small group program is starting in February 2026. This group is not for everyone. You must apply and be accepted into the program and to do that you need to get on the waitlist. Go to https://www.weightlossforwomenover40.net/group to get on the waitlist. 

Listen to this show as Jay Garvens “Jump Starts the New Years with “The Real Estate Loophole.!!”” Don’t miss this new loophole unless you like flushing your money down the toilet! The post JUMP START YOUR YEAR WITH THE SHORT TERM RENTAL DEPRECIATION LOOP HOLE – 1-3-26 appeared first on Jay Garvens.

Send us a textThis episode is part of How I Got Here: Five Years to Choosing Myself — a reflective series documenting the internal and external shifts that shaped the woman I am today.This is not a how-to or a self-improvement podcast. It's an honest look at the moments, decisions, and seasons that quietly changed everything — from endings and uncertainty to clarity, self-trust, and stability.Each episode focuses on one chapter of the journey, told in real time, without polish or performance.If something in this resonates and you want to explore what's next, you can find me on Instagram @the.erinburr.All things Erin: www.erinburr.com Dream Life Jumpstart Workbook - Jumpstart your life with the Dream life Jumpstart workbook. Your beginners guide to how to establish the vision, the mindset, and the plan for the life you've always wanted to live. The Alchemist's Playbook - 8 week self-paced course to master your mindset and begin living a life you love. IG: @the.erinburr email: erinburr@outlook.com for inquiries.Don't forget to leave a review and or share the podcast with your friends and family!

Send us a textThis episode is part of How I Got Here: Five Years to Choosing Myself — a reflective series documenting the internal and external shifts that shaped the woman I am today.This is not a how-to or a self-improvement podcast. It's an honest look at the moments, decisions, and seasons that quietly changed everything — from endings and uncertainty to clarity, self-trust, and stability.Each episode focuses on one chapter of the journey, told in real time, without polish or performance.If something in this resonates and you want to explore what's next, you can find me on Instagram @the.erinburr.All things Erin: www.erinburr.com Dream Life Jumpstart Workbook - Jumpstart your life with the Dream life Jumpstart workbook. Your beginners guide to how to establish the vision, the mindset, and the plan for the life you've always wanted to live. The Alchemist's Playbook - 8 week self-paced course to master your mindset and begin living a life you love. IG: @the.erinburr email: erinburr@outlook.com for inquiries.Don't forget to leave a review and or share the podcast with your friends and family!

In this episode, we explore some nuanced questions about questions about balancing grit and flexibility.  Our focus through this deep dive will be important aspects of homeschooling, such as, are our kids developing the skills they'll need to successfully launch into adulthood? Does creating a customized, differentiated learning environment remove struggle and therefore minimize their ability to withstand discomfort?  We'll talk about what perseverance actually looks like in the real world - deadlines you didn't choose, unsexy responsibilities, difficult people - and examine how that intersects with highly personalized homeschooling. Along the way, we unpack when adapting and differentiating supports resilience versus when it might unintentionally reduce tolerance for discomfort, and we wrestle with the roles of neurodivergence, privilege, capitalism, and compliance in how we define “grit.” As is so often the case, we don't offer tidy answers… but we do offer honest reflection, balance, and a more nuanced way to think about preparing kids for life beyond homeschooling.We'd love to invite you to join our book club.  Reading books among community matters so much. Homeschooling can feel isolating, but processing complex topics alongside like-minded people helps fill your cup, sharpen your thinking, and remind you that you're not navigating this alone. Our current book club selection is How to Raise Fids Who Aren't Assholes : Science-Based Strategies for Better Parenting - From Tots to Teens.Click here to learn more: ⁠https://bit.ly/3X5R0gI⁠  Use code BOOKWORM for 90% of your first month!  Jumpstart your homeschooling with our online courses:Homeschool 101: The No-Panic Boot Camp - ⁠https://courses.homeschoolmomsunfiltered.com/nopanichomeschool⁠ And, purchase the workbook here:  https://a.co/d/fehPA6G The Smart Start Guide to Homeschool Curriculum - ⁠https://courses.homeschoolmomsunfiltered.com/curriculumnbundle⁠ Preschool and Kindergarten, Reimagine: A Complete Guide for Homeschooling Littles  - ⁠https://courses.homeschoolmomsunfiltered.com/earlyed101⁠  Find Meagan's book - 101 Comebacks to Homeschool Objections: Polite replies, powerful comebacks, and everything in between. - here: https://a.co/d/iTRH14Y Explore Outschool!  Use code BUDGET50 to save 50% off your first three months of membership.https://outschool.com/ Would you like personalized coaching from Meagan or Amanda (or both)???? We offer consultation services. Feel free to take a look at our respective bios and book a time that is convenient for you.⁠https://calendly.com/homeschoolmomsunfiltered⁠ Every month we release a themed unit study that is secular and progressive.  We focus on own-voice sources and inclusive learning opportunities.  ⁠https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/homeschool-moms-unfiltered⁠ Visit our website here:  ⁠https://homeschoolmomsunfiltered.com/⁠ Let's be friends!!! Follow us on social media for giveaways and updates!!IG: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/homeschoolmomsunfiltered/⁠ FB: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/homeschoolmomsunfiltered⁠ Love Homeschool Moms Unfiltered and want to show your support? ⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/homeschoolmomsunfiltered⁠ 

Going on a trip? Pack early! Going to the store? Prep your car. This quick episode is just a little motivation to Life Prep; One Little Thing at a time.

In this podcast, Sue will talk about jump starting the endocrine system.  Join her as she talks about what the endocrine system is, what it does and how it works.  We are exposed to different things that our body doesn’t like and the endocrine system is supposed to be the response system.  Sue talks about what […] The post Special Replay: Jump Start Your Endocrine System with Homeopathy appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Send us a textThis episode is part of How I Got Here: Five Years to Choosing Myself — a reflective series documenting the internal and external shifts that shaped the woman I am today.This is not a how-to or a self-improvement podcast. It's an honest look at the moments, decisions, and seasons that quietly changed everything — from endings and uncertainty to clarity, self-trust, and stability.Each episode focuses on one chapter of the journey, told in real time, without polish or performance.If something in this resonates and you want to explore what's next, you can find me on Instagram @the.erinburr.All things Erin: www.erinburr.com Dream Life Jumpstart Workbook - Jumpstart your life with the Dream life Jumpstart workbook. Your beginners guide to how to establish the vision, the mindset, and the plan for the life you've always wanted to live. The Alchemist's Playbook - 8 week self-paced course to master your mindset and begin living a life you love. IG: @the.erinburr email: erinburr@outlook.com for inquiries.Don't forget to leave a review and or share the podcast with your friends and family!

Send us a textThis episode is part of How I Got Here: Five Years to Choosing Myself — a reflective series documenting the internal and external shifts that shaped the woman I am today.This is not a how-to or a self-improvement podcast. It's an honest look at the moments, decisions, and seasons that quietly changed everything — from endings and uncertainty to clarity, self-trust, and stability.Each episode focuses on one chapter of the journey, told in real time, without polish or performance.If something in this resonates and you want to explore what's next, you can find me on Instagram @the.erinburr.All things Erin: www.erinburr.com Dream Life Jumpstart Workbook - Jumpstart your life with the Dream life Jumpstart workbook. Your beginners guide to how to establish the vision, the mindset, and the plan for the life you've always wanted to live. The Alchemist's Playbook - 8 week self-paced course to master your mindset and begin living a life you love. IG: @the.erinburr email: erinburr@outlook.com for inquiries.Don't forget to leave a review and or share the podcast with your friends and family!

This episode is for the questions you've been carrying quietly… the ones you've been too nervous, overwhelmed, or burned before to ask out loud. We know not all online spaces are safe spaces, and fear of judgment, pile-ons, or being told your question is “dumb” can keep things bottled up. So we're opening the door and asking some of the most common homeschool questions head-on, with honesty, nuance, and zero shame. If something has been weighing on you and you've been avoiding naming it (we've been there), there's a good chance it shows up in this conversation. You're not alone and you don't have to figure this out in silence.****We'd love to invite you to join our book club.  Reading books among community matters so much. Homeschooling can feel isolating, but processing complex topics alongside like-minded people helps fill your cup, sharpen your thinking, and remind you that you're not navigating this alone. Our next book club selection is How to raise kids who aren't assholes : science-based strategies for better parenting-from tots to teens.Click here to learn more: ⁠https://bit.ly/3X5R0gI⁠  Use code BOOKWORM for 90% of your first month!  Jumpstart your homeschooling with our online courses:Homeschool 101: The No-Panic Boot Camp - ⁠https://courses.homeschoolmomsunfiltered.com/nopanichomeschool⁠ And, purchase the workbook here:  https://a.co/d/fehPA6G The Smart Start Guide to Homeschool Curriculum - ⁠https://courses.homeschoolmomsunfiltered.com/curriculumnbundle⁠ Preschool and Kindergarten, Reimagine: A Complete Guide for Homeschooling Littles  - ⁠https://courses.homeschoolmomsunfiltered.com/earlyed101⁠  Find Meagan's book - 101 Comebacks to Homeschool Objections: Polite replies, powerful comebacks, and everything in between. - here: https://a.co/d/iTRH14Y Explore Outschool!  Use code BUDGET50 to save 50% off your first three months of membership.https://outschool.com/ Would you like personalized coaching from Meagan or Amanda (or both)???? We offer consultation services. Feel free to take a look at our respective bios and book a time that is convenient for you.⁠https://calendly.com/homeschoolmomsunfiltered⁠ Every month we release a themed unit study that is secular and progressive.  We focus on own-voice sources and inclusive learning opportunities.  ⁠https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/homeschool-moms-unfiltered⁠ Visit our website here:  ⁠https://homeschoolmomsunfiltered.com/⁠ Let's be friends!!! Follow us on social media for giveaways and updates!!IG: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/homeschoolmomsunfiltered/⁠ FB: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/homeschoolmomsunfiltered⁠ Love Homeschool Moms Unfiltered and want to show your support? ⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/homeschoolmomsunfiltered⁠

Are you doing all the right things — kegels, workouts, even PT — but still dealing with leaking, pressure, or pain? You're not alone, and you're not broken. In this powerful episode of the Pelvic Floor, Core & More podcast, Dr. Des breaks down why your pelvic floor rehab might not be working yet — and what foundational pieces most women skip that make all the difference in healing. Whether you're postpartum, navigating prolapse, or just feel disconnected from your core, this is your permission slip to slow down, reconnect, and rebuild your body from the inside out.

Welcome to Episode 185! Today, how not to teach someone the value of proxies, when your friend who always deflects starts to deflect, and what to do when your pod only wants to play precon games. Also, Tony is the final boss and "sorry daddy". Stay Salty! Sam, Mike, & Tony ____ Buy DragonShield products and our custom sleeves from our affiliate link! Use code "staysalty" all lowercase, all one word for a discount! Find HSM merch on our website and our Bonfire site! Get HSM playmats from our friends at Jank Mats! Use our affiliate link!! Email your salty stories to thehowlingsaltmine@gmail.com! Find links to all our social media pages on our Linktree! Check out our Moxfield! Podcast art by the talented Devin Burnett! @j.d.burnett

Today On With Mario Lopez – Courtney's New Years Resolution jump start life hack, Mario's new must see documentary rec, Mariah Carey's XMAS song lawsuit, the latest music news and why just thinking about the gym could help you get fit!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us a textThis episode is part of How I Got Here: Five Years to Choosing Myself — a reflective series documenting the internal and external shifts that shaped the woman I am today.This is not a how-to or a self-improvement podcast. It's an honest look at the moments, decisions, and seasons that quietly changed everything — from endings and uncertainty to clarity, self-trust, and stability.Each episode focuses on one chapter of the journey, told in real time, without polish or performance.If something in this resonates and you want to explore what's next, you can find me on Instagram @the.erinburr.All things Erin: www.erinburr.com Dream Life Jumpstart Workbook - Jumpstart your life with the Dream life Jumpstart workbook. Your beginners guide to how to establish the vision, the mindset, and the plan for the life you've always wanted to live. The Alchemist's Playbook - 8 week self-paced course to master your mindset and begin living a life you love. IG: @the.erinburr email: erinburr@outlook.com for inquiries.Don't forget to leave a review and or share the podcast with your friends and family!

Launch into 2026 with a soaring, ultimately uplifting mix for your run! Donations, Merchandise, Newsletter, more: https://www.podrunner.com Steve Boyett - Groovelectric: Downloadable Soul https://www.groovelectric.com PLAYLIST 01. Synkronic - Funny Thing 02. Lumidelic - Good Old Days (Ruben Hadland Remix) 03. Fabio Carminati - Human (Nicolas Barnes Remix) 04. Trevayne - The Spirit Beckons 05. AD 86 - I Don't Care 06. Airsand, TuraniQa - Sharm 07. Aeikus - Stardrift 08. Kikkx - Lali 09. Rex Stax, Lizwi - Lion (Sarab & Hunter TN Remix) 10. Karatsaya - Mourni (Dub Mix) 11. Saccoman - Distant Planet (Carl Clarks x Tom Franke Remix) 12. Joy Kitikonti - Joydontstop (Jack Mazzoni Remix) (Extended Mix) 13. Dennis Pedersen - Santiago  14. Andy Woldman - Forget to Remember (James Rae Remix) 15. Andy Jay Powell & DJ Fait - Light From Behind (Uplifting Dub Mix) 16. Vince Forwards - Nublado == Please support these artists == Podrunner is a registered trademark of Podrunner LLC. Music copyright © or CC the respective artists. All other material ©2006, 2026 by Podrunner LLC. For personal use only. Any unauthorized reproduction, editing, exhibition, sale, rental, exchange, public performance, or broadcast of this audio is prohibited. No part of Podrunner or its website and associated content may be used or reproduced in any manner for the purpose of training artificial intelligence technologies or systems.

There's something that happens after the holidays. It's called stress! You just had some downtime from the grind, and now you're right back at it with little or no warm-up. But by making one clean decision today, you'll be able to create some clarity that will help you this week, this month and maybe even the entire year. Tune in!Things mentioned on this episode:Last Chance to get access to my Jumpstart 2026 Goal Setting Workshop. Only $47 with coupon code Jumpstart50.#203: The Expectation Trap: How to Stop Setting Yourself Up for Failure, Frustration and Stress.#208: The Most Important Trends You Can't Ignore in 2026

Send us a textThis episode is part of How I Got Here: Five Years to Choosing Myself — a reflective series documenting the internal and external shifts that shaped the woman I am today.This is not a how-to or a self-improvement podcast. It's an honest look at the moments, decisions, and seasons that quietly changed everything — from endings and uncertainty to clarity, self-trust, and stability.Each episode focuses on one chapter of the journey, told in real time, without polish or performance.If something in this resonates and you want to explore what's next, you can find me on Instagram @the.erinburr.All things Erin: www.erinburr.com Dream Life Jumpstart Workbook - Jumpstart your life with the Dream life Jumpstart workbook. Your beginners guide to how to establish the vision, the mindset, and the plan for the life you've always wanted to live. The Alchemist's Playbook - 8 week self-paced course to master your mindset and begin living a life you love. IG: @the.erinburr email: erinburr@outlook.com for inquiries.Don't forget to leave a review and or share the podcast with your friends and family!

In this episode, we are digging into a SparkNotes-style digest of our recent book club selection - The Anxious Generation. We talk about kids, screens, anxiety, and the cultural pressures shaping childhood right now. We'd love to invite you to join our book club.  Reading books like this among community matters so much. Homeschooling can feel isolating, but processing complex topics alongside like-minded people helps fill your cup, sharpen your thinking, and remind you that you're not navigating this alone. Our next book club selection is How to raise kids who aren't assholes : science-based strategies for better parenting-from tots to teens.Click here to learn more: ⁠https://bit.ly/3X5R0gI⁠  Use code BOOKWORM for 90% of your first month!  Jumpstart your homeschooling with our online courses:Homeschool 101: The No-Panic Boot Camp - ⁠https://courses.homeschoolmomsunfiltered.com/nopanichomeschool⁠ And, purchase the workbook here:  https://a.co/d/fehPA6G The Smart Start Guide to Homeschool Curriculum - ⁠https://courses.homeschoolmomsunfiltered.com/curriculumnbundle⁠ Preschool and Kindergarten, Reimagine: A Complete Guide for Homeschooling Littles  - ⁠https://courses.homeschoolmomsunfiltered.com/earlyed101⁠  Find Meagan's book - 101 Comebacks to Homeschool Objections: Polite replies, powerful comebacks, and everything in between... here: https://a.co/d/iTRH14Y Explore Outschool!  Use code BUDGET50 to save 50% off your first three months of membership.https://outschool.com/ Would you like personalized coaching from Meagan or Amanda (or both)???? We offer consultation services. Feel free to take a look at our respective bios and book a time that is convenient for you.⁠https://calendly.com/homeschoolmomsunfiltered⁠ Every month we release a themed unit study that is secular and progressive.  We focus on own-voice sources and inclusive learning opportunities.  ⁠https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/homeschool-moms-unfiltered⁠ Visit our website here:  ⁠https://homeschoolmomsunfiltered.com/⁠ Let's be friends!!! Follow us on social media for giveaways and updates!!IG: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/homeschoolmomsunfiltered/⁠ FB: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/homeschoolmomsunfiltered⁠ Love Homeschool Moms Unfiltered and want to show your support? ⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/homeschoolmomsunfiltered⁠ 

I'm going to be honest—I would not call myself a trendsetter. In fact, when it comes to creativity many times if you create what's trending now, by the time you finish it, the trend might actually be gone. But 2026 has some exciting things coming down the pike that you do want to miss. Today I share the top 5 trends you better jump on or be left behind.Still worrying about your goals for 2026? There's still time to access my fool proof goal setting workshop inside my Jumpstart 2026 on-demand program. Right now I'm offering $50 off! But act fast because the program disappears January 15!Things Mentioned on This Episode#207: My Top 5 Episodes of 2025 and Why You Should Revisit Them#206: Lessons Learned in 2025 and How You Can Apply Them TooMy Programs:Jumpstart 2026Monetize Your Magic Bootcamp—a 5-Day Training to Discover your hidden expertise and turn it into a profitable, repeatable, sellable online product. Doors open soon. Join the waitlist.

Everyone says you need endless patience to homeschool… and we're calling BS. Beyond that, in this episode, we are going to unpack where that belief comes from, who it quietly excludes, and why impatience is often a signal… not a failure. From burnout and unrealistic expectations to repair, regulation, and systems that actually work, we talk about what kids really need from the adults teaching them. Spoiler: it's not a 24/7 zen parent/caregiver… it's real humans who can adapt, reset, and keep going.Let's continue the conversation on Patreon! We host live support meetings, socials, and even a book club.  Join here: ⁠https://bit.ly/3X5R0gI⁠  Use code HMU90 for 90% of your first month!  Jumpstart your homeschooling with our online courses:Homeschool 101: The No-Panic Boot Camp - ⁠https://courses.homeschoolmomsunfiltered.com/nopanichomeschool⁠ And, purchase the workbook here:  https://a.co/d/fehPA6G The Smart Start Guide to Homeschool Curriculum - ⁠https://courses.homeschoolmomsunfiltered.com/curriculumnbundle⁠ Preschool and Kindergarten, Reimagine: A Complete Guide for Homeschooling Littles  - ⁠https://courses.homeschoolmomsunfiltered.com/earlyed101⁠  Find Meagan's book - 101 Comebacks to Homeschool Objections: Polite replies, powerful comebacks, and everything in between. - here: https://a.co/d/iTRH14Y Explore Outschool!  Use code BUDGET50 to save 50% off your first three months of membership.https://outschool.com/ Would you like personalized coaching from Meagan or Amanda (or both)???? We offer consultation services. Feel free to take a look at our respective bios and book a time that is convenient for you.⁠https://calendly.com/homeschoolmomsunfiltered⁠ Every month we release a themed unit study that is secular and progressive.  We focus on own-voice sources and inclusive learning opportunities.  ⁠https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/homeschool-moms-unfiltered⁠ Visit our website here:  ⁠https://homeschoolmomsunfiltered.com/⁠ Let's be friends!!! Follow us on social media for giveaways and updates!!IG: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/homeschoolmomsunfiltered/⁠ FB: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/homeschoolmomsunfiltered⁠ Love Homeschool Moms Unfiltered and want to show your support? ⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/homeschoolmomsunfiltered⁠

This can't-miss classic is the cozy January reset teachers love coming back to. We walk you through four simple, low-stress ways to refresh your routines, tighten up procedures, make mornings work better, plan ahead for test prep, and still leave room for the fun that makes teaching joyful. It's gentle, practical, and perfect for easing back into the classroom feeling confident and grounded. And while you're giving yourself that January jumpstart, be sure to sign up for Teacher Winter Talks - our free summit designed to help you make the second half of the school year your strongest yet!Resources:Teacher Winter Talks SummitSpiral Review: Morning WorkOh Happy Dani Reflection WorkbookLabel makerJoin the Teacher Approved Club!Connect with us on Instagram @2ndstorywindow.Shop our teacher-approved resources.Join our Facebook group, Teacher ApprovedLeave a review on Apple Podcasts.Leave a comment or rating on Spotify.Related Episodes to Enjoy:Episode 3, Strengthening the BrainEpisode 6, Morning Meeting: An Essential RoutineEpisode 18, Procedures for Success!Episode 20, Mastering Morning RoutinesEpisode 27, Your One Word Theme for The YearEpisode 28, How to Launch Morning MeetingEpisode 32, 5 Classroom Management Questions to Help Banish Bad Class HabitsEpisode 35, 5 Ways to Increase Student Engagement – Our Secret Weapon for Teachers

Social media influencer Rob Kenney joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to talk about how he began his YouTube channel Dad, how do I? and how he comes up with ideas for videos. He also explains why he started his channel and who taught him all the skills he teaches.

Is your dental practice running you, or are you running it?Too many dentists silently suffer under the weight of stress, burnout, and the painful feeling that despite all their training, they're stuck. In this raw, real episode of Jumpstart with Jeff, Dr. Jeff Buske shares how he went from being a frustrated, overworked associate on the brink of leaving dentistry to building a life and practice marked by true freedom, production, and purpose.Dr. Buske, founder of Limitless Dentists, takes us back to 2004, a moment when he almost walked away from it all. With elite training in full-mouth rehab, esthetics, and implantology, he still couldn't find the patient flow or fulfillment he craved. A chance meeting with Bruce Baird changed everything, introducing him to three foundational pillars: people, processes, and systems. But even as he became a high-producing dentist with multiple practices, Jeff discovered something deeper, he wasn't free.This episode dives into how Dr. Buske broke the chains of stress, addiction, and disconnection to embrace a new identity and a powerful framework: the Limitless Method. He outlines the necessary identity shifts that take you from prisoner to producer, and ultimately, to a life of freedom, connection, and impact.What you'll learn in this episode:The hidden pain many dentists face behind the scenesWhy clinical training alone isn't enough for successThe moment that sparked a radical life and career transformationHow to apply the Triangle of Transformation for real resultsWhat freedom actually looks like, and how to build it“Even though I was producing and owning practices… I still wasn't free. The practices owned me.”If this episode hit home, share it with a fellow dentist or journal what “freedom” looks like for you. Want to go deeper? Subscribe and apply for the Limitless 90-Day Intensive at www.limitlessdentistacademy.com.To connect with Dr. Buske follow the links below - LinkedInInstagramFacebookLimitless Dentist AcademyJoin Dental Syndicate HERE

In this episode, we invite you into a real homeschool coaching session with Devyn, a newer homeschooler navigating middle school, big-picture planning, and the day-to-day realities of making homeschooling actually work for her family. We talk through curriculum choices, options for decolonized history, structure vs. flexibility, and how to support kids while building independence.  What's the difference between this episode and all of our others?  We'll be showing what it looks like when homeschool advice becomes specific, personalized, and doable. If you've ever thought, “This all makes sense in theory, but how does it work for us?” this episode is for you. And if you decide you'd like that kind of support for your own homeschool, we're offering 25% off coaching sessions through December 31, 2025.  Sessions can be booked now and scheduled for dates into 2026. Feel free to take a look at our respective bios and book a time that is convenient for you.  Use the coupon code in the Calendly description to apply the discount.  You can find our calendar here:  ⁠https://calendly.com/homeschoolmomsunfiltered⁠ Let's continue the conversation on Patreon! We host live support meetings, socials, and even a book club.  Join here: ⁠https://bit.ly/3X5R0gI⁠  Use code HMU90 for 90% of your first month!  Jumpstart your homeschooling with our online courses:Homeschool 101: The No-Panic Boot Camp - ⁠https://courses.homeschoolmomsunfiltered.com/nopanichomeschool⁠ And, purchase the workbook here:  https://a.co/d/fehPA6G The Smart Start Guide to Homeschool Curriculum - ⁠https://courses.homeschoolmomsunfiltered.com/curriculumnbundle⁠ Preschool and Kindergarten, Reimagine: A Complete Guide for Homeschooling Littles  - ⁠https://courses.homeschoolmomsunfiltered.com/earlyed101⁠  Find Meagan's book - 101 Comebacks to Homeschool Objections: Polite replies, powerful comebacks, and everything in between. - here: https://a.co/d/iTRH14Y Explore Outschool!  Use code BUDGET50 to save 50% off your first three months of membership.https://outschool.com/ Every month we release a themed unit study that is secular and progressive.  We focus on own-voice sources and inclusive learning opportunities.  ⁠https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/homeschool-moms-unfiltered⁠ Visit our website here:  ⁠https://homeschoolmomsunfiltered.com/⁠ Let's be friends!!! Follow us on social media for giveaways and updates!!IG: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/homeschoolmomsunfiltered/⁠ FB: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/homeschoolmomsunfiltered⁠ Love Homeschool Moms Unfiltered and want to show your support? ⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/homeschoolmomsunfiltered⁠ 

Say goodbye to 2025 with a super-uptempo mix that looks back while it takes you forward. Donations, Merchandise, Newsletter, more: https://www.podrunner.com Steve Boyett - Groovelectric: Downloadable Soul https://www.groovelectric.com PLAYLIST 01. AlexRusShev & BitPixel - Angelic (Extended Mix) 02. 2bnsn - Night Stroll 03. Elliot Moriarty - Moonlight Reflections (Tojogo Remix) 04. Savvas - Love and Lose (Niko Garcia Remix) 05. Denats - That Feels Nice 06. Block & Crown - I Will Survive (Robbie Rivera Extended Remix) 07. Earth Wind & Fire - September (Bob Shepherd X Da Clubbmaster Re-Edit) 08. W.D.L & NobeE, Benesh, Luciano - NaNaNa 09. Joren Heelsing - Ambiance 10. Soul Lied - Cyborg Jungle 11. Mike S. - Menschen (The Electronic Advance & DJ Nasty Deluxe Remix) 12. Cosmic Alchemy - OM 13. Hoxtones - Go Your Own Way (Extended Mix) == Please support these artists == Podrunner is a registered trademark of Podrunner LLC. Music copyright © or CC the respective artists. All other material ©2006, 2025 by Podrunner LLC. For personal use only. Any unauthorized reproduction, editing, exhibition, sale, rental, exchange, public performance, or broadcast of this audio is prohibited. No part of Podrunner or its website and associated content may be used or reproduced in any manner for the purpose of training artificial intelligence technologies or systems.

In this episode, Chris and David Hill catch up on wild winter temperature swings, then dive into what Chris has been refactoring in Jumpstart to reduce merge pain, cut dependencies, and make upgrades smoother. The conversation branches into AI-assisted coding pitfalls and where AI shines, new web security headers that could simplify CSRF handling, and a promising new “old school Heroku on steroids” platform from Evan Phoenix called Miren, plus a few Hatchbox deployment learnings along the way. Hit download now to hear more!LinksChris Oliver XAndrew Mason BlueskyJudoscale- Remote Ruby listener giftDavid Hill LinkedInBlastoff Rails (submit a talk)RBQ Conf (submit a talk)Why GitHub Why? (YouTube-ThePrimeagen)Augment codeSec-Fetch-Site headerSec-Fetch-Dest headerSec-Fetch-Mode headerSec-Fetch-User headerMiren Developer Preview Chris Oliver X/Twitter Andrew Mason X/Twitter Jason Charnes X/Twitter

Looking for some inspiration during the holidays? Try these top 5 episodes of the year. This includes some of my most downloaded episodes, my personal favorites, or ones I think you need to revisit because they have so much to teach. Enjoy.Top 5 Episodes of 2025#162: Four Things to Use to Your Creative Advantage This Year#172: Becoming the Boss of Your Money#178: The Wisdom of 60 Years Living Life to the Fullest#180: How to Reign In Your Creative Squirrel#201: The 10 Easiest Ways to Find Extra Cash This WeekBONUS: #200: A Milestone Worth Celebrating with Guest Host Eva DanielREMINDER: New Year's Resolutions Are Crap. Here's what to do instead. Join the Jumpstart 2026 now on-demand. Here's a special code to help you save an additional $50 off—it's a steal—and you'll be able to forgo those "shouldy" resolutions and trade them in for intentionally set goals for the year so you can be unstoppable in 2026! JOIN HERE

Do homeschoolers really need tests and grades to prove learning is happening? In this episode, we unpack why so many parents feel pressured to measure progress the “school way,” even when it might not align with how their kids actually learn. We talk honestly about the limited role testing can play, the very real downsides of over-relying on data, and the many meaningful ways growth shows up in everyday life. Whether you're fully anti-testing, required to participate because of a charter or state rules, or just trying to unlearn old school conditioning, this episode offers reassurance, perspective, and permission to trust what you see unfolding in your own home.Let's continue the conversation on Patreon! We host live support meetings, socials, and even a book club.  Join here: ⁠https://bit.ly/3X5R0gI⁠  Use code HMU90 for 90% of your first month!  Jumpstart your homeschooling with our online courses:Homeschool 101: The No-Panic Boot Camp - ⁠https://courses.homeschoolmomsunfiltered.com/nopanichomeschool⁠ And, purchase the workbook here:  https://a.co/d/fehPA6G The Smart Start Guide to Homeschool Curriculum - ⁠https://courses.homeschoolmomsunfiltered.com/curriculumnbundle⁠ Preschool and Kindergarten, Reimagine: A Complete Guide for Homeschooling Littles  - ⁠https://courses.homeschoolmomsunfiltered.com/earlyed101⁠  Find Meagan's book - 101 Comebacks to Homeschool Objections: Polite replies, powerful comebacks, and everything in between. - here: https://a.co/d/iTRH14Y Explore Outschool!  Use code BUDGET50 to save 50% off your first three months of membership.https://outschool.com/ Would you like personalized coaching from Meagan or Amanda (or both)???? We offer consultation services. Feel free to take a look at our respective bios and book a time that is convenient for you.⁠https://calendly.com/homeschoolmomsunfiltered⁠ Every month we release a themed unit study that is secular and progressive.  We focus on own-voice sources and inclusive learning opportunities.  ⁠https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/homeschool-moms-unfiltered⁠ Visit our website here:  ⁠https://homeschoolmomsunfiltered.com/⁠ Let's be friends!!! Follow us on social media for giveaways and updates!!IG: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/homeschoolmomsunfiltered/⁠ TT: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@homeschoolmomsunfiltered?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc⁠ FB: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/homeschoolmomsunfiltered⁠ Love Homeschool Moms Unfiltered and want to show your support? ⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/homeschoolmomsunfiltered⁠

Get ahead of 2026's biggest releases this year. We highlight ten must-read backlist books from authors with upcoming titles, so you have your best library day.What could be better than a discussion on 2026's biggest releases? We wanted to do something fun (and genuinely helpful) to help you plan next year's TBR. Today, Jessica Bearak is back, and she's bringing her idea to pair readers with books we don't want slipping through the cracks. We've gathered ten brilliant backlist titles from authors with major books arriving next year, so you can reserve your library holds, fill your Kindle, and feel delightfully ahead of the curve before celebrating their next book. Think of it as your literary pre-game for the year ahead.In this fun conversation, we discuss:

Are you exhausted from constantly trying to rescue your team?In this episode of Jumpstart with Jeff, Dr. Jeff Buske, creator of Limitless Dentists, breaks down why so many practice owners get trapped in the role of “savior” instead of “leader.” You'll discover how to reclaim your power, productivity, and purpose by leading with clarity, confidence, and conviction.If you're a dentist or high-performing entrepreneur who's ready to stop saving and start leading, this one's for you.What You'll Learn / Highlights→ Why trying to “save” people destroys your leadership potential→ The 6 Savage Skill Sets that define powerful leadership→ How to shift from rescuer to producer in your practice and life→ The mindset of “I am the one” and how it changes everything→ Why great leaders must master speaking, selling, and teaching→ The difference between training, coaching, and consulting your team→ How to build systems that grow even when the economy doesn'tTo connect with Dr. Buske follow the links below - LinkedInInstagramFacebookLimitless Dentist Academy

00:00-20:00: Bills beat Bengals 39-34. Full recap from ML. Plus, can this jump start Buffalo the rest of the way? Thanks to Rosie's Corner and CH Insurance. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This special episode of the podcast is a recording of a panel discussion that took place at the 2025 Ohio VC Fest powered by @JumpStart Inc. entitled "AI-Driven Healthcare: The Heartland Advantage." Panelists include Michael Dalton (CEO & Founder at @Ovatient), Kaleigh Gallagher (VP of Tech Services & Network Management at @JumpStart), Matthew Zenker (Director of Tech Partnerships & Investments at @University Hospitals Ventures), Jennifer Owens (Senior AI Program Administrator at @Cleveland Clinic), and moderated by Duane Mancini. The conversation dives into the rapidly-growing AI-driven healthcare innovation in the Midwest, exploring the unique advantages the region faces. The discussion covers various topics including talent acquisition, clinical validation, partnerships with healthcare systems, and the role of data in accelerating growth.Michael Dalton LinkedInKaleigh Gallagher LinkedInMatthew Zenker LinkedInJennifer Owens LinkedInJumpStart Inc. WebsiteDuane Mancini LinkedInProject Medtech WebsiteProject Medtech LinkedIn

A pleasant, intensifying hour with your favorite run buddy. Donations, Merchandise, Newsletter, more: https://www.podrunner.com Steve Boyett - Groovelectric: Downloadable Soul https://www.groovelectric.com PLAYLIST 01. Zeridium - Magnetic Disturbances* 02. Canavezzi - Fall 03. MiraculuM & Erich Von Kollar - Clusterfloater (Domingo+Loveclub Remix) 04. Juan Andrade - Breathless 05. Joshua Pendergrass - The Leopard  (FCKV Remix) 06. Joshua Pendergrass - Endless Reflections 07. Decode Blue - Groover* 08. Erick Diaz - Stars Aligned (Extended Mix) 09. Lampu - Lost in the Sky 10. drS (FI) - Start Over 11. Nomoo - Red Moonshine (Extended Mix) 12. Fohat - Virtual Entity* 13. Verhoeven - Spring Groove Express 14. Nicolas Soria - Sing (Fishplant Remix) *Licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0 == Please support these artists == Podrunner is a registered trademark of Podrunner LLC. Music copyright © or CC the respective artists. All other material ©2006, 2025 by Podrunner LLC. For personal use only. Any unauthorized reproduction, editing, exhibition, sale, rental, exchange, public performance, or broadcast of this audio is prohibited. No part of Podrunner or its website and associated content may be used or reproduced in any manner for the purpose of training artificial intelligence technologies or systems.

Feeling stuck running a successful practice that no longer feels fulfilling? In this episode of Jumpstart with Jeff, Dr. Jeff Buske, creator of Limitless Dentists, breaks down the Core Four framework: a proven system to unlock power, productivity, and profitability while protecting what matters most, your health, relationships, and purpose.If you're a dentist ready to break burnout and build a Limitless Life, this episode is your roadmap.What You'll Learn / Highlights:→ The Core Four Framework: Body, Being, Balance & Business.→ Why most dentists burn out chasing success the wrong way.→ How your health, faith, and relationships fuel your profit.→ The truth about identity: “I am the one.”→ Why you must lead, not save, your team and patients.→ The mindset shift that turns production into purpose.To connect with Dr. Buske follow the links below - LinkedInInstagramFacebookLimitless Dentist Academy

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Before you buy all the gifts, decorate the tree and celebrate the season, there one important thing you must do so you can jump into the new year powerfully. On this episode, I reveal that top priority (and a few others) and, on this audio listener only episode, I get real with you about my new season of life and how you too, can navigate a new season with grace. Tune in!Don't miss Jumpstart 2026: This 3-Day Virtual Workshop will set you up to win in 2026. I'll be live with you each morning Decembert 10-12 at 11 a.m. EST and take you through my full process to reflect on 2025, envision the next year, and create a full, action-oriented plan. Buy by Friday, December 5 to save $100.Other episodes you might like:#199: Are These 5 Phrases Keeping You Stuck (and how to fix them)#180: Permission to Thrive (not just survive)#131: Waiting. Waiting. Waiting. And How to Trust God's Timing

This week we round out our exploration of Jumpstart with the amazing cards of Foundations! Shivam and Wheeler Love Magic is brought to you by our patrons at patreon.com/shivamandwheeler. Join us today to gain hours and hours of bonus episodes as well as access to our discord community! You can also now buy bonus episodes individually at our Patreon page!

In this episode, we sit down with Brent Daniels to unpack what it really takes to stay in the wholesaling game when most people burn out or disappear. Brent shares how a single line on a settlement statement (“assignment fee”) changed his entire path, how he rebuilt after losing everything in 2008, and why he now keeps his model simple: fast assignments, strong systems, and no shiny-object chasing. We also dig into what happened to wholesaling after the boom — from text blasting getting shut down, to interest rates wiping out hobby investors, to new regulations forcing people to either get serious or get out. Brent explains why compliance and transparency are now an advantage, what his typical sellers really look like today, and the only three ways deals actually come in: paid marketing, outbound hustle, or referrals.To close, Brent zooms out and gets real about money and lifestyle. He talks about using 0% business credit for runway, keeping a few key properties free and clear, and putting most of his wealth into simple market vehicles instead of chasing “1,000 doors” for social media. His message is clear: invest in yourself, tell the truth even when people want a dream, and build a business that lets you sleep at night and be present with your family. If you care about staying in real estate for the long term — not just making a quick score — this conversation will give you a more grounded way to think about deals, marketing, and wealth.===Key Topics:• The one insight that flips your whole real estate strategy• Why 90,000 wholesalers vanished almost overnight• The inbound lead system top operators use to win every deal• The seller types quietly producing the most profitable opportunities• The wealth play smart investors trust over rentals and “1,000 doors”===

Send us a textAre you feeling stuck between staying in your role or making a leap? I've pulled together a focused, affordable way to get moving: a Black Friday Mid‑Career Jumpstart Bundle designed to turn confusion into a clear plan and give you the confidence to interview well under pressure. I talk through the exact problems so many mid‑career professionals face: stalling applications, interview nerves, and uncertainty about what's next, and lay out a toolkit that addresses each one with structure and support.First, I walk you through the Career Crossroads to Career Clarity course, built to help you map strengths and values to real roles, craft a short list of targets, and test your direction with low‑risk experiments. Then I dig into my five‑step interview system that organizes your story, anticipates tough questions, and builds a repeatable practice routine. To make preparation smoother, I've added a bonus masterclass on using an AI tool like ChatGPT to rehearse smarter and cut stress, plus a 15‑page interview prep guide filled with prompts, frameworks, and examples we use with private coaching clients.But I know you want more. And that's why anyone who buys The Mid-Career Jumpstart Bundle, will receive an invitation to a live Q&A in January. Bring your job search, networking, clarity, and interview questions; if you can't attend, send them in advance and watch the replay for 30 days. The bundle, normally $397, is available for $47 for a limited time, with lifetime access and free updates included. If you're ready to stop second‑guessing and start moving with purpose, grab the bundle, set your plan for the new year, and give your future self the best gift of the season.Subscribe for more career strategies, share this with a friend who needs a nudge, and leave a review to help others find the show.Support the showReady to give your career the jumpstart it needs to whatever is next? Schedule a $197 Career/Leadership Strategy Session. Click here to learn more about how this transformative strategy session will help you. Visit https://johnneral.com/resources to: Subscribe to my free leadership and career newsletter Get The Mid-Career Promotion Blueprint to help you figure out whatever is next for you and your career Join The Mid-Career GPS Membership Community. Please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts here. Connect with John on LinkedIn here.Get John's New Mid-Career Journal on Amazon here. Follow John on Instagram @johnneralcoaching. Subscribe to John's YouTube Channel here.

Want to 3X your productivity without adding more hours or stress?In this episode of Jumpstart with Jeff, Dr. Jeff Buske, creator of Limitless Dentists, breaks down how one simple shift, operating with full integrity, can 3X your results. You'll discover how to unlock power, perspective, and profitability inside your practice and your life using the same frameworks that have helped dentists nationwide create lasting success.What You'll Learn / Highlights→ The Harvard study that proves integrity increases productivity by 300%→ The Stack Framework: 4 simple steps to break reactive patterns instantly→ How to recognize when you've hit a “false lift” and escape the plateau loop→ The key difference between drifting and expanding in life and business→ How Dr. Jeff added 7 figures to his practice without new tech or procedures→ The mindset that turns frustration into clarity, power, and profitTo connect with Dr. Buske follow the links below - LinkedInInstagramFacebookLimitless Dentist Academy

Is it really true that just two little things can have such a big impact on your life? The answer? Yes, 100%! Those two things aren't what you expect. In fact they are so powerful that if you were to completely shift your life with these two things, you could turn everything around. Tune in to find out what they are!Black Friday Blowout is happening THIS WEEK! Check out the 5 great deals HERE.Today's Black Friday Deal: Monetize Your Magic BootcampJoin the Jumpstart 2026 to set yourself up for success in the new year.Happy Thanksgiving!

In this deeply personal tribute episode of Business Coaching Secrets, Karl Bryan and Rode Dog reflect on the legacy and lessons of Adrian Ulsh, Karl's business partner and "big brother" of 17 years, who recently passed away. They discuss the principles, temperament, and business philosophies that defined Adrian's impact on their company, their clients, and the entire coaching industry. Karl shares invaluable insights into the operating system Adrian helped create, actionable strategies for growing and coaching small businesses, and practical approaches to prospecting and retention—all inspired by Adrian's stoic focus and unwavering dedication. Key Topics Covered The Legacy and Principles of Adrian Ulsh Karl Bryan shares heartfelt stories about Adrian Ulsh's influence, describing Adrian as the true "man, myth, legend" and the stabilizing force behind their partnership. Family first: Adrian's definition encompassed team members, clients, and the broader community. Wild loyalty, consistency, and frugality as core values that drove business and personal success. Building and Installing a Business Operating System The "Jumpstart 12" framework: Twelve core areas for incremental business improvement and profit acceleration. How small, strategic changes (2-5% gains in multiple areas) compound to produce powerful growth. The importance of standards over goals and repeating proven stories for impact. Real-World Example: Coaching a Landscaping Business Step-by-step, Karl details how Adrian would apply the Jumpstart 12: controlling costs, defining a market-dominating position, bundling services, creating compelling offers, joint ventures, upselling, and cross-selling. Emphasis on practical, low-friction implementation—no magic pills, expensive hires, or complicated training. The Magic of Incremental and Compounding Growth Why professionals focus on what could go wrong, systematize improvements, and avoid "hopium." Operating by numbers: using math and real metrics, not emotions or wishful thinking, to guide decisions. Client Prospecting and Scripting Mastery Adrian's approach to outreach: short, personalized, authority-driven messages sent consistently. Leveraging connections (Chamber, BNI, local hangouts), offering value, and asking for opinions to initiate real conversations. The importance of sending multiple messages daily, not expecting instant results, and using results—not emotions—as a barometer. Notable Quotes "He didn't have goals. He had standards. Create standards for yourself." — Karl Bryan "You want to build a great company, you want to build a great product—consistency and focus over talent all day long and twice on Sunday." — Karl Bryan "Don't get too up. Don't get too down… Warren Buffett doesn't walk into a boardroom all hopped up on hopium." — Karl Bryan "Send it out 50 times a day. If you want results, don't just do it once." — Karl Bryan (on outreach) Actionable Takeaways Focus on Incremental Improvements: Apply the Jumpstart 12 framework and aim for small (2-5%) gains across multiple business areas to produce exponential results. Systematize Everything: Build clear standards, document your operating process, and repeat proven stories and tactics for better client outcomes. Be Relentlessly Consistent: Don't chase perfection or get lost behind the screen—take steady, focused action daily on outreach and client delivery. Eliminate Distractions: Legendary business success comes from eliminating everything except your one core focus—whether it's live events, lead generation, or client retention. Outreach with Authority and Value: Use short, confident messages that reference known connections or groups. Focus on ideas and feedback to open doors. Let Results Be the Guide: Track progress by cash in the bank, referrals, and new clients—not emotions or subjective feedback. Serve the Fat Middle: Target the mass market of SMB "newbies," not just the 4% of $1M+ businesses, for scalable growth and reduced risk. Resources Mentioned Profit Acceleration Software™ (by Karl Bryan): Core tool to implement the Jumpstart 12 and Deep Dive 40 operating systems, delivering instant value to small business clients. Focus.com: Business coaching platform and software hub. Networking Groups: BNI, local Chambers of Commerce, Yacht Club, Golf Club—where coaches can build authority and prospect for clients. Group Coaching Software: For scaling to more clients with higher efficiency. Six Figure Coach Magazine: Free coaching industry resource: Get it here If you enjoyed the episode, subscribe, share with fellow coaches, and rate the show! Join our thriving community and level up your coaching business at Focused.com. Ready to implement these strategies? Get a demo of Profit Acceleration Software™: https://go.focused.com/profit-acceleration

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