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Interviewer: Joel D AnastasiChannel: Phillip Elton Collins St Germain is the ascended master guiding humanity during this new two thousand-year-age which began in 2012. He spoke to us on 8/8/2024 (888), which he called the “triple infinity,” a time of empowering feminine energy driving the “transformations that are about to take place.” We urge you to listen to the entire broadcast since St Germain has much to say about the energetic Interventions employed by the higher realms to raise the vibrations and consciousness of the citizens of America and the world, especially as they relate to the U.S. elections this year. Key Points: At this time your spiritual DNA, sometimes called the junk DNA, is being activated within the United States and the world to raise your consciousness to make better choices. Your spiritual DNA is the part of you directly connected to creation. The higher realms were instrumental in the creation of the United States to be a beacon of light and freedom to its people and the world. Recently, once again, your democracy has been threatened. “The boys have had their chance and have created a world of separation and conflict in the pursuit of money and power.” The goddess energy is here to save you from yourselves. The women and youth will help create a world of equality, harmony, and balance by balancing the masculine and feminine energies. Many people who have never voted before will be voting in the upcoming U.S. elections, and they will have a profound influence on the outcome. Many of them want the original intentions of the founding papers of America to come forth, so they will be voting to support that. The press focuses on negativity, so it is highly unlikely they will be able to put this into cultural, spiritual, or energetic context. However, the shifts that are unfolding reflect the higher realms' intentions for the nation and the world, even though we cannot interfere with your choices. You are all one. You are each other in disguise. You are diversified versions of one another. There is no OTHER! There is only ONE! Remember, the eternal part of you has no races, no sexes, no religions. It is beyond artificial divisions. If the healing of divisions does not take place during this time, it would simply mean there is no right or wrong. There is no good or bad in the higher realms. It just means the citizenship needs more time to make a better choice by having more consequences take place that allows that to take place. Now is the time, if you so choose, to embrace your light, your authentic self. Trust your inner wisdom. I, St Germain, offer this prayer and invitation to the Violet Flame, your path to your divinity: Protect the women of the world, and the youth, in an orb of violet light, for they shall lead you to your freedom. THE PURPOSE OF THESE PODCASTS IS TO BRING A HIGHER REALM PERSPECTIVE TO OUR LIVES, OUR NATION AND THE WORLD.

In this episode of Grieving Voices, we welcome the remarkable Debbie Weiss, a life strategist who has spent over five decades helping others while overcoming her own daunting life challenges. As an author and podcaster, she offers hope and motivation to many through her memoir "On Second Thought, Maybe I Can" and as a contributing author in "Heart Whispers."Key Points:- At age 50, Debbie experienced what she describes as midlife awareness rather than a crisis.- She reflects on becoming the primary caregiver for her father after his stroke at just 46 years old — a role that lasted thirty years.- The pivotal moment came during a girls' trip when she was 50, where she realized how much of herself was lost in caregiving roles.- Her journey involved tackling weight loss by changing her mindset about food and diets to embrace it as part of a sustainable lifestyle change. - Secrets have a way of holding us back, as Debbie encountered and later moved through. - Being a caregiver for most of one's life and in different roles has taught Debbie the importance of not caring for others except all else, including self-care. As a caregiving daughter, then as a wife to her terminally ill husband, Garrett, and mother of a son who struggles with mental health challenges, she now advocates for those who've given their lives to caregiving or otherwise and are ready to empower themselves.  Takeaways:Debbie underscores the importance of self-care amidst responsibilities. She emphasizes that mindset is key — changing habits and reframing thoughts towards oneself and one's goals.Tune into this powerful conversation full of raw emotion, resilience, insights into mental health struggles within families, and navigating grief after losing loved ones.RESOURCES:Book | On second thought...maybe i can!Collaborative Book | Heart Whispers: Stories of Women Listening to Their Innate Wisdom and Designing a Life They Love Kelly Clarkson AppearanceA Sprinkle of Hearts Online ShopCONNECT:WebsiteInstagramFacebookTikTok_______NEED HELP?National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255Crisis TextSupport the showThis episode is sponsored by Do Grief Differently™️, my twelve-week, one-on-one, in-person/online program for grievers who have suffered any type of loss to feel better. Click here to learn new tools, grief education, and the only evidence-based method for moving beyond the pain of grief. Would you like to join the mission of Grieving Voices in normalizing grief and supporting hurting hearts everywhere? Become a supporter of the show HERE.

March 1, 2021: Anne Weiler, health tech entrepreneur and advisor to This Week in Health IT joins Bill for the news. What happens after you sell a successful health startup? What are the stages of a CEO getting back into the real world? We call it health tech CEO recovery. Retail giant Walmart might be slowing down their ambitious expansion into healthcare. With the growth of telemedicine, how many handy clinics do you actually need? How much data is healthcare generating every single day? What do we have to do to clean it up? The platform Truveta will use machine learning and AI to take billions of clinical data points provided by the health systems for searchable health insights. Microsoft announced a new portal called Viva. IBM are trying to sell off their Watson Health business and CVS Health launched a senior medical alert system called Symphony. Plus how fine is the line when technology tries to start telling you how you're feeling?Key Points:At what point do we have a saturation of handy clinics? [00:09:20] Walmart may not be in the edgy tech space but they're still one of those companies that does experiment, learn, experiment, learn, experiment, learn and then scale [00:10:35] An American Sickness book by Elisabeth Rosenthal [00:15:50] IBM are trying to sell off their Watson Health business [00:18:05] No matter how smart your machine learning is, if it's not being trained on anything it's not going to get any smarter. [00:20:26] Microsoft announced a new portal Viva [00:32:22] CMS are starting to loosen their pocket books to reimburse for things that are going on in the home [00:42:05] CVS Health launched a senior medical alert system called Symphony [00:42:15] Stories:Walmart may roll back its ambitious push into healthcare - BeckersMicrosoft launches Viva, a bet on the future of remote work - The VergeIBM sale of Watson Health could enable renewed focus on cloud growth - Healthcare IT news Leading health systems form Truveta to aggregate and sell anonymized patient data - Healthcare FinanceMachine Learning In Healthcare: How To Avoid GIGO - Wellpepper blogCVS Health Launches Senior Medical Alert System, Symphony - HIT Consultant

On this episode of Realtor Fight Club, hosts Jenn Murtland and Monica Weakley are fired up about today’s subject. What do you do when there are no instructions left for the lights or doors? Is there only one right answer?Episode Highlights: Let’s all agree that you should not take the key out of the lockbox without telling anyone.Listing agents should always call the buyer’s agent before a showing because they’ve never seen the house.Monica texts the agent about what she should do before ultimately making a judgment call.Unless there’s a line out the door for showings, Jenn turns the lights off.If the key goes missing, the last one that showed it will be the one who gets blamed.Jenn does not think the other agent is going to answer if you call while you are walking through the house.Mistakes are always going to happen in the process but it is possible to minimize those to a certain degree.Think about implementing a policy or form for the showing instructions, though if you don’t, it gives you a reason to communicate.Proper communication can help you avoid the tire kickers and wasting time.You can always ask sellers how they would like agents to leave the house after showing it.Monica believes you should leave the house as you found it while Jenn thinks you should turn the lights off.In the middle of winter, it’s important to contact the other agent before turning the heat on.If someone needs to go to the bathroom in a vacant house and the water is not on, send them up the street.Tell the agent what you did through a text after something has happened in the case that they don’t answer beforehand.This week’s tiebreaker, Andrea Howe, is with Re/Max in Frederick, Maryland, not too far from Washington D.C.It’s very obvious to Andrea that houses look better with the lights on, so leave them on.Depending on the market and the house, you may turn the lights off for electric bill purposes.If something feels off, like running water, Andrea makes sure to call the agent to check.3 Key Points:At the end of the day, efficient communication between the agents is key to the successful sale of a house.There’s an argument for leaving the house as you found it when there are no instructions left.When no instructions are left, agents are presented with the opportunity to open a line of communication with the other agent involved.Resources Mentioned:Jenn Murtland (website, LinkedIn, Facebook)Call Jenn at (513) 400-1691 to discuss transitioning to eXp RealtyMonica Weakley (website, LinkedIn, Facebook)Realtor Fight Club Podcast Facebook page Andrea Howe (301) 642-0992, website, Facebook 

In this episode of Y.E.L 2.0, your host Peter Voogd provides a clear guide to achieve your goals by sharing 10 traits and proven money-making focuses!   Episode Highlights: People tell themselves a plethora of lies as to why they cannot achieve their goals and become rich on the way The traditional ways of becoming wealthy are disappearing Through the internet, the wealthy are becoming younger and younger, while the poor are getting older and older Most of society has not been taught how to build real wealth because they were never taught how money works Unfortunately, the subject of money is taught at home, not at school, so bad habits are passed down from generation to generation It’s impossible to create long-term wealth if you don’t respect or value money Understanding how money works and appreciating it is the best way to solve problems and build sustained wealth Over 70% of lottery winners lose all of the money that they won in just 3-5 years because they don’t know how to handle money Before you can maximize your business, you must have a scalable vehicle to get there that will keep you engaged in the long-term Ask yourself all the questions that you need to be aware of before you dive into the pool Knowing yourself well enough to get yourself to do things in the times that you least feel like doing them Having a good circle of influence and the right set of reasons can teach you to be as resourceful as possible Get control of your emotions or they will control you and send you back to where you started Focus and concentrate on the right activities that will help you grow yourself and your business Effective marketing is done by those that believe in their product to the point that it would be a disservice not to show the world 3 ways to grow your revenue: increase your number of clients, average sale price, and how many times they buy per year Put a system in place where you reward people for referring their networks to your business Position yourself as the leading authority in your marketplace and your business will come to you Hire slow and delegate tasks properly in order to avoid as many setbacks as possible Speed kills; challenge yourself to handle your business tasks as quickly as you can and your growth will skyrocket Understanding the importance of writing effective copy separates the lions from the zebras   3 Key Points At present, the economy is based on skills as compared to the past when it was based on certificates. Your number 1 priority when it comes time to grow your business is knowing your numbers, all of your numbers. It’s important to have complete control over your emotions so that you can make logical decisions in times when you are overwhelmed with emotion.   Tweetable Quotes: “Before you set a plan to become wealthy, you have to understand why most struggle.” - Peter Voogd “Yes, the number of millionaires is rising, but it’s not because of traditional education.” - Peter Voogd “When the economy goes down, the money doesn’t disappear; it just transfers to the successful people that execute these habits.” - Peter Voogd “You need to think like a millionaire but hustle like you’re broke until the income comes in.” - Peter Voogd   You can download Peter’s exclusive networking blueprint at https://gamechangersmovement.com/networking - This blueprint will give you the exact scripts Peter uses to get ahold of anybody.     Resources Mentioned: Peter Voogd’s Website Peter Voogd’s Instagram Peter Voogd’s LinkedIn Peter Voogd’s YouTube Game Changers Academy

In this episode of The Hyperfast Agent Podcast, host Dan Lesniak speaks with copyright gurus, Nick Tozier and William Adkison. Nick and William are the copywriters on Dan's team and know just how important copyright is when it comes to communicating your message to your clients. With differing backgrounds, both Nick and William bring different writing perspectives, but they both agree that copywriting is essential to real estate marketing! Episode Highlights:  William began his writing career when he was teaching at a university, eventually progressing into academic copywriting. Nick has been writing copy for over 15 years, touching blogs, articles, product descriptions, and real estate. William outlines the differences between academic writing and sales copy, mainly the engagement aspect. As a Masters student, William taught entry-level history to undergrad students before leaving academia. People skim and scan online, only occasionally stopping to read content from front to back. The hook acts as a tool to draw people into the story, whether it be in an article or an Instagram post. There needs to be a clear call-to-action (CTA) or an offer at the end. William aims to bring in organic traffic to the team blog through longer-form content, giving a lot more story to work with. Nick works to change little things on emails, ie. colors, fonts, headlines, to see what works the best. Make sure to track your email numbers, how many clicks, opens, etc., to see what works well and what doesn't. Start with some kind of blog, on LinkedIn or your website, and answer the questions that you receive as an agent. Focus all your attention on the hook and the offer by reusing the content that you are already making. The fear of having their words rejected stops real estate agents from doing this consistently and making it their own. It's important to trust that the message you are trying to send is the right one; some people will love it and some people will reject it. Those that disapprove of what you have to say are going to be much more vocal than the ones that agree with you. All engagement, whether it's positive or negative, is useful because it makes it more likely that your content will appear in searches. There is a sense of triumph that lies in flipping a negative reviewer into a positive one. Consistency in creating content is key to getting results and building confidence. Repurpose your longer-form pieces into smaller articles to address your clients' pain points and efficiently use your time. Create a swipe file so that you can take other's creative ideas and adapt them to your business. Both Nick and William were able to use their past experiences to create success in the real estate copywriting industry. Each candidate in the election is going to have their unique effect on the real estate industry. William spends his spare time writing for his personal blog and creatively, just for fun. When Nick isn't writing, he enjoys playing guitar because it has such a large personal payoff. 3 Key Points: At the end of the day, your marketing needs to engage the readers enough to get them through the story and to your offer. It's important to dedicate some time each day toward creating decisive content, making sure to consistently provide value to buyers. It's important for real estate agents to remain unique and not fear rejection when putting their content online. Resources Mentioned: Learn more about Hyperfast Academy Dan Lesniak (bio, Facebook, Twitter),  Text Dan your real estate questions: (703) 215-1684 William Adkison (kerishull.com blog, Keri Shull Team YouTube, Personal Blog) Nick Tozier (HFA Blog, Newsletters at hyperfastaget.com, hyperfastwealth.com, or kerishull.com) The HyperLocal HyperFast Real Estate Agent (Dan's book)  

Lecture SummaryIn this podcast I talk about my experiences with adverse drug reactions working as a Hospitalist. I then provide a brief summary of the 2019 American Geriatric Society Beers Criteria. "Beers List" reviews medications which are potentially inappropriate to use in elderly patients.Key Points- At least 10% of the patients I admit to the hospital are the direct result of the medications they have been prescribed.- Bleeding, falls, altered mentation, kidney and electrolyte problems, and overdose are the most common adverse reactions I see in my practice- The American Geriatric Society publishes a Beers Criteria, every 3 years, to highlight medications that are potentially harmful in elderly patients (> 65 years)- Avoid mixing multiple medications with strong anticholinergic properties.- Read this paper if you treat elderly patients!- I often break these guidelines in my practice, but I try to be aware of potential problems so I can identify adverse reactions quickly and remove culprit medications.ReferencesBeers Criteria/List. American Geriatric Society. 2019 addition

In this episode, we discuss ways to cope with fear in our personal lives and as it arises across the planet. I share my own process of coping with the Covid-19 pandemic, as well as the messages that are coming through and how we can all hold and support ourselves through these difficult experiences. We also discuss the ways in which we can use our intuition to guide us and support us when we are experiencing fearful moments. Key Points:At its best, fear is an instinctual response that can be useful to get our attention when there is an immediate threat to our safety. Fear keeps us safe in the present moment, but not over the long term.For most humans, fear becomes a mind game. We create stories in our head about the things that could go wrong or went wrong in the past, and we lose our awareness and connection to the present moment. Fear does not protect us from harm. It makes us miserable imagining all the terrible things that could go wrong! Tapping into your intuition can help you to make informed choices, without getting swept up in panic and fear.Fear comes from the misguided belief that we must control the process of life to keep ourselves safe. True safety and security comes from being present and surrendering to the flow of life.Fear pulls us away from our authentic selves and our own true inner wisdom.Resisting or judging our fears is not the solution. The goal is to become present with your experiences and to create space between your true self and the fearful thoughts. The more we can be present and connect to our higher wisdom during times of intense fear and crisis, the more we can transform and transmute these fearful energies for ourselves and our communities - globally. Resources:If you’d like to learn more about how to connect with your inner wisdom, check out my new self-paced, online course, Activating Your Intuition: https://victoriashawintuitive.com/courses/activating-your-intuition/ For more information on all things intuitive, or to suggest a topic for a future episode, visit me at victoriashawintuitive.com.

SUMMARY Issuing a warning against “global cooling,” world-renowned Italian psychotherapist Piero Ferrucci offers a guide for individual and societal well-being in his book, The Power of Kindness: The Unexpected Benefits of Leading a Compassionate Life. In his tenth-anniversary edition, Ferruci delivers in great depth 19 distinct facets of kindness. With his own gentle and genteel demeanor, he offers up solutions to help turn us away from cynicism, violence, and narcissism. “Writing with a rare combination of sensitivity and intellectual depth, Dr. Ferrucci shows that, ultimately, kindness is not a luxury in our world but rather a necessity for us all.” KEY POINTS At a United Nations conference, experts discussed forgiveness as a medical issue since withholding forgiveness correlates directly with serious health threats such as hypertension. In this age of digitization, we diminish conversations and detract from opportunities to connect with others through verbal and nonverbal cues even by merely leaving a cellphone on the table during a meal. Reading novels helps us develop both emotional and cognitive empathy. Humor can help us take ourselves less seriously and develop humility. A sense of awe, especially when we feel it in nature or experience it with beauty, helps put us in perspective. Time opulence – a feeling of having all the time in the world – increases as we serve others. Represented by water, adaptability (also seen as flexibility and availability) is the paramount virtue in Taoism. QUOTES FROM FERRUCCI “Kindness is the simplest way of coping with so many hurdles, of feeling better, of enjoying life. It is problem solver #1.” “Kindness is its own reward.” “Forgiveness is a positive quality. It contains joy and faith in others, generosity of spirit. Illogical and surprising, sometimes sublime, it frees us from the ancient chains of resentment. Whoever forgives, feels uplifted.” “The quality of attention you give to a person is the quality of the relationship.” “Empathy is the best means of improving any relationship.” “We’re completely equipped, programmed, and built to be empathic. It’s what we are!” “When people experience a sense of awe, their ego begins to shrink.” “In these times of accelerated pace…patience is an unpopular and seemingly tedious quality.” “One component of kindness is a happy disposition. And akin to happiness is humor—a capacity to see the contradictions and absurdities of our life and not take ourselves too seriously. Anyone who has this quality is safe from emotional inflation and the dramas of everyday life.” “Getting married and having children made me more human…and put me much more in touch with the reality of feelings.” BUY The Power of Kindness: The Unexpected Benefits of Leading a Compassionate Life--Tenth Anniversary Edition RECOMMENDATION BUY Be Kind: You Can Make the World a Happier Place! 125 Kind Things to Say & Do Connect with us! Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube Website Special thanks… Music Credit Sound Editing Credit

Emily Harman, host of Onward Podcast, interviews Natasha O'Banion, Owner of Walk with Renzo and Ruby Inc. Natasha discusses how family challenges forced her to grow up quickly. She shares how she worked her way up in the automotive industry, experienced burn-out, and then transitioned from the automotive business to starting a dog walking business. At age 33, Natasha is location independent - able to run her successful business from anywhere in the world. Natasha also opens about how she handled a sexual harassment incident she experienced earlier in life while she was studying ballroom dancing. Episode Highlights:  Emily Harman and Natasha O'Banion when they first met and connected.  Natasha talks about early family issues and working in the automotive industry.  How did Natasha start her own business and become location-independent?  How many clients does Walk with Renzo and Ruby, Inc. serve?  How has Natasha handled self-doubt?   How did Natasha learn the core elements of business?  What have been the biggest challenges in running her own business?  Natasha shares information about her dancing hobby.   How did Natasha’s brother’s drug activity affect her life? How has Natasha benefited from counseling and coaching?  Natasha talks about the traveling she has been doing with her family.   How did Natasha select her daughter’s name?  How does Natasha maintain her clients and stand out from the competition?    Stay the course with whatever you are doing.  3 Key Points: At the age of 33, Natasha O’Banion owns a successful business and is location independent. How people treat you is their burden to keep. Acknowledge what happened and move on.  Counseling has enabled Natasha to move onward.   Tweetable Quotes: “What I realized that is very powerful is that everyone’s life choices are just that, they are their life choices.’” – Natasha O'Banion “I thought I needed all these stats in my head before I could get started. But then my husband brought me back to ‘just keep it simple stupid,’ he says, ‘no, they don’t have what you have. You are the client.’” – Natasha O'Banion on starting her successful business.  “I always tell people, ‘just keep it simple stupid.’ Take care of people. Treat people how you want to be treated. Be consistent. If you say you are going to do something, do it, and once you do it, follow up.” – Natasha O'Banion on running her successful business.   Resources Mentioned: Natasha O'Banion’s Linkedin and Email OBworldy Facebook Walk with Renzo and Ruby Inc. Facebook Walk with Renzo and Ruby Website Dog Walking Business Coaching Email Pet Care Rock Stars podcast Emily Harman Onward Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Onward Facebook Group PodcastPress Soul Pajamas

What happens when the "simple" diet you were on starts to feel super complicated? Have you started struggling with a food plan that you were told would be easy? Listen now as my guest for this week, Robyn Goldberg, and I talk about how to manage this part of the Food Peace™ journey. Subscribe and leave a review here in just seconds. This episode is brought to you by my online course, Your Step-by-Step Guide to PCOS and Food Peace™. Sign up now to get on the waitlist for the next enrollment period, and receive my FREE road map: Your First 3 Steps Toward Food Peace™ with PCOS. You CAN make peace with food even with PCOS and I want to show you how Product links may be affiliate. If you click and make a purchase, there's no extra cost to you. Episode's Key Points: At the end of the day, diets are MESSY! Robyn Goldberg joins us to break down this week's letter. Pregnancy can make our food rules escalate... our fitness regime might increase, and we might start getting super restrictive with our food choices. Eating disorders are the silent dilemma in sports injuries! Carbohydrates are our #1 fuel! Cutting them out takes a HUGE toll on our bodies. We need to re-educate ourselves on nutritional needs in way that aren't influenced by diet culture, and learn how to nourish ourselves both through food and by other means. Find a nutritionist trained in eating disorders to guide you through this relearning process. You need the support! Our brains are inundated with diet culture and disordered ideas, and we need resources and support to help you on this journey. No one should have to recover on their own! Healthy eating includes pleasure, connection, and feeling at home in your own skin no matter your size. Show Notes: Julie Dillon RD blog Link to subscribe to the weekly FREE Food Peace™ Newsletter. It is sent out every Tuesday morning. By signing up, I will also send you Love Food's Food Peace™ Syllabus. The Tao of Eating by Linda Harper ---> This week's Food Peace™ Syllabus addition #1 Does This Pregnancy Make Me Look Fat? by Claire Mysko and Magali Amadeï ---> This week's Food Peace™ Syllabus addition #2 The Ultimate Sports Nutrition by Ellen Coleman ---> This week's Food Peace™ Syllabus addition #3 Jessica Setnick's Love, Food Podcast episode National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) Find Robyn's work on her website and her Instagram Eating Disorder Dietitians can help your Food Peace™ journey. Get access to one near you here. Do you have a complicated relationship with food? I want to help! Send your Dear Food letter to LoveFoodPodcast@gmail.com.  Click here to leave me a review in iTunes and subscribe. This type of kindness helps the show continue! Thank you for listening to the Love, Food series.

Danny Iny, Mirasee’s founder and CEO, takes a break from writing the revised edition of his book, Teach and Grow Rich, to reflect on where online education is heading and how independent online course creators can start capturing their markets today, while the industry is wide open. Key Points: At 1:07 - How the world of online business is growing up At 6:42 - Why online education is like podcasting At 10:35 - How most of today’s online courses are failing (and why that spells opportunity for those who know better) At 14:25 - What makes for a good educational experience At 16:19 - Why the best way to create an online course is to go… analog At 18:27 - Why marketing matters when you first launch your course but becomes less important over time At 25:14 - Exciting opportunities emerging through technology, and why you shouldn’t focus on them when you’re just getting started At 27:10 - Danny’s advice for aspiring course creators

Chad Brown, CEO and head of product along with his co-founder at Orangedox.com. He has a strong background in business intelligence and technology startups and has a passion for business documents and the color orange. Famous Five: Favorite Book? – Good to Great What CEO do you follow? –  Drew Houston Favorite online tool? –  Stack Exchange Do you get 8 hours of sleep? –  Yes If you could let your 20-year old self, know one thing, what would it be? – “Be more confident”   Time Stamped Show Notes: 01:32 – Nathan introduces Chad to the show 02:07 – Orangedox started as document tracking and was originally on Dropbox 02:17 – Orangedox has premium services on top premium products 02:48 – Why would people choose Orangedox over PandaDoc 02:55 – Orangedox is integrated into your account 03:22 – Orangedox is a SaaS business 03:55 – Orangedox has over 20K product signups 04:05 – Orangedox was in beta in 2014 and pre-launch in early 2015 04:25 – Average weekly active customers: 2000 05:05 – Average number of paying customers: about 300 05:30 – Average pay per customer is $25-30 a month 06:00 – MRR 06:17 – Chad was looking at raising capital but still undecided about their focus 06:55 – Chad is looking at their current customer base 07:30 – Chad shares how the customers are using Orangedox and the commonality in paying customers 09:15 – Team size: 2 full-time and few part-time workers 09:30 – Gross customer churn around 5% 09:57 – Chad shares how they acquire their new customers 11:52 – Orangedox is based in Vancouver 12:25 – Chad and his co-founders’ plan on the company 12:45 – Chad hasn’t focused on a lot revenue at the moment, but is working on closing key enterprise clients 13:21 – Connect with Chad through his email and Twitter 14:55 – The Famous Five   3 Key Points: At first, focus on the betterment of your product as opposed to revenue. Analyze your product’s effectivity through your customers’ activities. Have the confidence and motivation to do what you want.   Resources Mentioned: Acuity Scheduling – Nathan uses Acuity to schedule his podcast interviews and appointments Drip – Nathan uses Drip’s email automation platform and visual campaign builder to build his sales funnel Toptal – Nathan found his development team using Toptal for his new business Send Later. He was able to keep 100% equity and didn’t have to hire a co-founder due to the quality of Toptal Host Gator – The site Nathan uses to buy his domain names and hosting for the cheapest price possible. Audible – Nathan uses Audible when he’s driving from Austin to San Antonio (1.5-hour drive) to listen to audio books. The Top Inbox  – The site Nathan uses to schedule emails to be sent later, set reminders in inbox, track opens and follow-up with email sequences @Orange_dox – Chad’s business’ Twitter handle Chad@Orangedox.com – Chad’s email address Show Notes provided by Mallard Creatives

In most of business history, customer service was viewed as a necessary evil that didn’t have a lot of repercussions if it was done poorly, or not at all. Realistically, how many people could a single person tell about their experience with you? Oh, how times have changed. In the world of the internet, customer service has become a spectator sport, according to today’s guest, Jay Baer, author of Hug Your Haters. All your interactions are playing out on the social media stage, and this can work for you or against you. And if you take advantage of it, the good it can do will scale so much that your happy customers will do your marketing FOR you. Learn how marketing and customer service are being disrupted in the say way, and what to do about it. The surprising place to adjust your budget for social media presence, even as a small business. How catering to your most annoying customers pays off. Whether or not ‘the customer is always right’ is the truth, and the power of over-informing. Key Points: At 2:00 – Jay explains how customer service is being disrupted in the same way marketing has been, and the ways entrepreneurs have had to change their thinking about it. He also discusses the practicality of small businesses entering the social media stage. At 9:00 – Jay breaks down the numbers when it comes to customer complaints going unanswered, and where the majority of those complaints are found. It’s a huge missed opportunity for businesses. At 12:00 – There are always customers who are unreasonable, and Jay gets to the heart of the message in his book that explains how to deal with customers like that, and whether it’s worth your time or not. At 19:00 – Jay talks about the concept of ‘strategic ignorance,’ how it hurts businesses, and when it’s okay not to respond to customers. There’s also a surprising place you can adjust your budget to take on the complaints you should be addressing. At 26:00 – There’s an often-missed psychological impact on the people who answer customer complaints, especially when it’s the business owner. Jay talks about how to deal with it, and his vision for customer service in the future.

Whale vomit is gross. But being unique, relevant, and scarce isn’t. In fact, to maximize profits, those are the three things you need. How do whale vomit and business tie together? Today’s guest, Kevin Dubrosky, reveals the secret behind success in business, and the key is to be like whale vomit: unique, relevant, and scarce.  If you want to know why ‘whale vomit,’ you’ll just have to hear Kevin’s story. Discover: Why the richest of the rich douse themselves with whale vomit The 3 step verification that will measure your success potential How Blackberry could have taken Apple down but didn’t Keen insights on positioning your business, based on real life examples If you want to learn how to be like whale vomit… or rather, to be unique, relevant, and scarce, then you don’t want to miss this episode. KEY POINTS: At 6:00 – Kevin reveals the story of how whale vomit inspired his new book.  At 11:00 – Kevin explains how to find your uniqueness, or create it, based on 2 key factors: experience and offer.  At 13:30 – Dominoes has cornered the 30 minutes or less market; Kevin talks about why that works for them, regardless of the quality of their pizza.  At 16:30 – Kevin shares the story of how he tried to help Blackberry before their downward spiral, and the fatal mistake they made that could have been avoided.  At 20:00 – Danny and Kevin discuss the ridiculous price of his first edition book, and how you can get the 2nd version for much less, to help YOU become whale vomit.

I’m sure you’ve heard of the shoe company, Zappos, and their amazing workplace culture. They have a popcorn machine in the lobby. Does that mean you should get a popcorn machine, too?   Is creating culture really that simple?   Yes and no, according to the man who helped Zappos pioneer their corporate culture training, Robert Richman. Today, he talks about what makes a great company culture, not JUST for existing companies, but those that are a single person scaling up. Discover: The experience attendees to the Zappos training get from the minute they walk in the door Why culture is more about belief that specific actions The two things you need to establish to make a great culture AND, how to create a culture for yourself as a solopreneur Whether you’re an established entrepreneur or one who’s about to start scaling, culture is something you need to latch onto now. Don’t miss this episode!   KEY POINTS: At 7:00 – Culture is about way more than a notebook of tactics, and Robert talks about ‘game changers’ as simple as a popcorn machine and as sweeping as company meetings. At 12:00 – Robert gives 2 tips for instant change in your company, even (and especially) if you’re a solopreneur. At 14:00 – Danny and Robert address the issue of firing people who seem hard to replace, and the benefit of getting rid of what doesn’t work at a company, even people. At 16:00 – Robert calls out managers who are habitually late for meetings, and explains how that kills culture in a company. At 22:00 – Robert goes into detail about how new entrepreneurs can and should create culture from day one, and why it can be a challenge for distributed companies.

Entrepreneurs come in all shapes and sizes. You’ve got those who were born to it and others who had incredible mentors. The stars seemed to align for them. Then there are some who have to fight and hustle for every bit of ground they gain. It feels like no one cares about their dreams or passions, and no one is there to help or guide them. Are YOU a ‘foster child’ of the entrepreneurial world? Today’s guest, Anthony Trucks, was a REAL foster child, and he defied the statistics. Not only did he become a NFL football player, but he also went on to become a successful entrepreneur. He teaches other people to ‘trust their hustle,’ and how to get through the loneliness and hardships they face when stepping into the entrepreneurial ring. Discover: The heart-wrenching experience Anthony had that make him feel unloved and unwanted for most of his childhood. The 5 foundational bases you need to keep you stable as you go after your dreams. The revealing question Anthony asks people that helps them get their priorities straight. Why Anthony doesn’t care whether you’re trying to cure cancer or trying to be a better spouse. If you’ve ever felt alone in the entrepreneurial world, maybe even abused by people who were supposed to help you, you need to hear this episode. Anthony brings an amazing perspective to people with big dreams who may not have all the ‘right resources’ to accomplish them. KEY POINTS: At 5:00 – The statistics regarding foster children are shocking, and Anthony shares what his life WOULD have looked like if he followed the trend. At 9:00 – As a foster child and NFL player, you might wonder what lessons you could learn from Anthony, but he explains why his own adversity allows him to teach anyone. At 13:00 – Danny and Anthony talk about motivation, blind spots, and how a women’s Dove study reveals a deeper truth about how we view ourselves. At 16:30 – Anthony reveals the one question he asks people that can shift their perspective entirely. At 19:00 – Anthony explains the ways he can tell when people aren’t being honest with themselves, and how he breaks through it.

For any business, profit is like oxygen. You can’t live long without it. It's also the key to building real wealth. If your accountant doesn't understand that, he could have you spending a dollar to save 40 cents. What kind of accounting is that? The kind that will strangle your company’s profitability and growth. Today’s guest, Greg Crabtree, is a new type of accountant. After working with hundreds of entrepreneurs, he provides his clients with something that few other CPA’s even bother with: sweeping insight into the numbers businesses can APPLY to make business decisions. This shouldn’t be revolutionary, but in today’s financially illiterate world, it is. Discover: The simple numbers successful entrepreneurs use to make decisions that accountants don’t even consider Why writing a big check to the IRS means you’re creating wealth Why 10% is the new ‘break even’ businesses should be aiming for The app to help you make your business accounting simple If your accountant is AFRAID of you making a profit, you NEED to hear this episode with Greg Crabtree, CPA. KEY POINTS: At 3:30 – Greg explains why it’s a terrible idea to spend away your profits at the end of the year to ‘save’ on taxes. At 7:00 – Danny and Greg discuss behavioral economics and how Greg uses it to help entrepreneurs be more profitable. At 13:00 – Greg shares the numbers he looks at every day, every week, and annually. Businesses can follow this same mentality to be more aware of how they’re doing. At 20:00 – Danny and Greg discuss how the framework can help seasonal and cyclical businesses manage their accounting. At 24:00 – Greg talks about the new app that will allow you to bucket your accounting data and create ‘simple numbers’ reports to help you make business decisions.

Having a ‘satisfied’ customer isn’t enough these days. How many people switch phone and TV plans every year or two to get the better deal, regardless of how satisfied they are? What you need to do is create ‘lifers,’ and one of the best ways to do that is through surveys. Yes, I said surveys. But just ‘asking’ isn’t enough. Today’s guest, Dr. Matt Champagne, is an industrial organizational psychologist. He has been helping businesses create better surveys for over a decade. And according to him, most of us have been doing it very wrong. Discover: The one thing you can do to make your surveys matter to customers How to ask the right questions to get the answers you actually need 3 of the biggest mistakes businesses make when creating surveys Why the ‘autopsy approach’ should be left for dead If you’re a business owner who wants to create life-long fans instead of satisfied customers, you don’t want to miss this episode with Matt Champagne, Ph. D.   KEY POINTS At 4:00 – Matt talks about what the ‘autopsy approach’ is, and the biggest mistakes businesses make when creating surveys. At 8:00 – Matt explains his principles of psychology, and shows how social media would fail if we treated it like we treat our surveys. At 11:00 – According to Matt, surveys are key to earning lifelong customers, and he explains the why and how. He also explains why ‘asking’ is the complete wrong approach. At 18:00 – Matt explains why he doesn’t use the ‘satisfied customer’ approach, and the surprising way to make your customers happy through surveys. At 22:00 – Matt sums up what makes a great survey, and the short list of what you need to do to create it.

We’ve got a lot of phrases that capture the essence of ego. We say ‘she’s got a big head,’ or ‘he thinks the world revolves around him.’ There’s my personal favorite, one I often heard my grandfather say, ‘he’s getting too big for his britches.’ But as entrepreneurs, don’t we need ego to do the improbable, or is confidence enough? Today’s guest, Ryan Holiday, admits to struggling with ego, and according to him, that’s exactly why he wrote his latest book, Ego is the Enemy. In this episode you’ll discover: The heart wrenching story of an author who committed suicide after a book rejection, only to have it go on to win the Pulitzer Prize posthumously The distinction between ego and confidence Why it’s impossible to be ego-less and what humility REALLY means Why turning your life into a story can destroy your future Whether you struggle with ego or pride yourself on your humility, this is an episode you don’t want to miss.   KEY POINTS At 3:50 – Ryan explains why humility doesn’t always get you want you want, and where your focus should be instead. At 12:00 – Danny and Ryan discuss celebrating personal wins without allowing yourself to be caught up in your own greatness. At 16:00 – Ryan explains the difference between ego and confidence, and why you shouldn’t take credit for things that helped you succeed. At 20:00 – Ryan gives his thoughts on the whole idea of ‘fake it till you make it,’ and how it feeds the ego in a very unhealthy way. At 23:00 – Danny and Ryan discuss the ‘narrative fallacy’ in regards to the story you tell yourself and others about your life, and how it can be destructive to your success.

You’ve heard of the Law of Attraction, and it’s all about the mindset. But how often have YOU heard of someone wishing good things into his life successfully? Anyone who claims they have is probably pulling your leg. Here’s the truth: mindset is only part of it. There are 2 other important components that make the Law of Attraction really attract success into your life! Today’s guest, John Assaraf, is founder and CEO of , and a best-selling author who has appeared on most major TV programs like Larry King Live, was featured in ‘The Secret’ documentary. John and Danny discuss the two things that must follow the right mindset if you want to succeed. Also, discover: John’s shocking start in life that almost left him dead The 3 things you need to have to make the Law of Attraction work The strange way our brains work, and how to use them differently What causes Harvard grads to fail at life and success John’s life went from a one-way ticket to jail to a juggernaut of success based on what he’s sharing on today’s episode of Business Reimagined. Before you dismiss the power of positive thought, see what John has to say about it.   Key Points: At 3:00 – John talks about ‘true north,’ and how he lets this simple concept guide his life and his decisions. At 9:00 – There are a lot of mental training, positive thinking gurus, etc., and John explains what they leave out, and why NeuroGym is very different. At 13:00 – John explains how his process is more like using an owner’s manual to the most powerful organ we have, our brain. At 17:00 – John explains the difference between fear of actual things versus fear of the feelings associated with them, and how to break the cycle for things like public speaking. At 20:00 – There is a time when fear is acceptable, and there’s a time it isn’t. John explains the distinction that will change the way you look at what scares you.

Giftology: it’s a thing. Believe it or not, there is a science behind great gifting. Not only will giftology ensure the recipient has their metaphorical socks knocked off, but also that they will think warm, fuzzy thoughts about you for years to come. Do you know what an ‘artifact’ gift is? If not, and you want to learn the science of gifting, then you don’t want to miss today’s episode of Business Reimagined with , author of Giftology. You’ll learn: Why you should give a gift that’s NOT for the recepient Perfect timing for maximum gifting impact Whether or not gifts replace face-to-face meetings A counter-intuitive approach to logo marketing John is a brilliant gift-giver who can make every thoughtful dollar you spend worth a hundred of your competition’s mindless dollars. Give smarter, not harder. Key Points At 2:00 – John tells the touching story of a man who made millions, but he did it by being the most generous person John ever met. At 4:00 – Never, NEVER give gifts at certain times of the year. John reveals what holidays to avoid, and the odd times of year that gift-giving has its maximum effect. He also explains why gifts shouldn’t necessarily be given to the recipient. At 7:00 – John talks about why expensive gifts aren’t always best. He describes some other types of gifts that have more impact. At 13:00 – Danny and John discuss what type of ROI you can expect on the gifts you give, both to clients and prospective customers. At 17:00 – John explains why it’s NOT the thought that counts, and getting help with gift-giving doesn’t make that gift thoughtless.

This is a touchy subject. As thought leaders and entrepreneurs, your ideas are precious. They are what make you unique, and give you the edge over your competition. The last thing you want is for your team members to leave and take your ideas to your competition. Or is it? Today’s guest, David Burkus, has written a book that challenges this commonly held fear. In Under New Management, he explains how the cross pollination of ideas is what propagates real growth and change in an industry. He also thinks that ideas are mostly meaningless. What matters is the ability to execute them. Plus: Commonalities among successful entrepreneurs, based on David’s research in social sciences How your employees are more motivated and willing to bring their creativity to work when there aren’t restrictive NDAs and non-competes The real life, Silicon Valley example of how an industry benefits from open doors for employees and sharing of ideas If you’re a forward-thinker who believes that collaboration is more meaningful than competition, you don’t want to miss this episode. KEY POINTS: At 3:00 – David explains what his new book, Under New Management, is really about. He offers a unique perspective on knowing what entrepreneurs do to be successful, using social science. At 6:00 – David discusses some of the common things he sees among entrepreneurs who have built successful businesses At 9:00 – Danny and David discuss how NDA’s, non-disclosure agreements, are often abused. As a result, entire industries are stunted, and employees are less motivated to bring creative thought and originality to their work.  At 13:00 – David explains how the lack of ownership of your own work can affect your company’s success, and why it’s okay for people to sidestep from one organization to another freely. At 20:00 – Danny and David discuss Mirasee as a case study for problems with implementing the changes David recommends, and how other companies can approach it.

Almost everyone loves pizza. Almost no one loves policy, especially employees. If you’re planning to grow a business, it pays to know in advance how your policies will affect the way your employees work for you, because that will affect your success. Better yet, don’t bother with policies at all. But are you ready to put your policy book in the company shredder? Today’s guest, Nick Sarillo, is the founder and CEO of Nick’s Pizza and Pub, a restaurant that boasts a turnover rate that is 125% lower than the industry standard, and Nick credits his management style and lack of restrictive policies for earning his employees’ overwhelming support… PLUS: The amazing story of Nick’s big failure, and the unexpected way he went against the ‘smart people in the room’ to turn it around How policy keeps you from being an effective leader Giving employees ultimate freedom while still making the right choices The all-or-nothing test to make sure everyone is on board with you This episode isn’t just for companies with large teams. If you’re an entrepreneur looking to grow your business, you NEED to implement Nick’s management style with your first employee – all the way to your 50th. KEY POINTS: At 5:00 – Nick describes the tearful moment he sent the email that would mark the end of his restaurant empire, and the amazing response he got that saved it. At 11:00 – Nick explains how it wasn’t pity that saved his business; it was the company culture he had went to great pains to design and implement, one FREE of policy. At 13:00 – Nick tosses the policy book out the window and explains how to handle team conflicts without becoming the company police. At 17:00 – Danny and Nick discuss how existing companies can use his system to transition existing policy-centric cultures to those that offer employees more freedom to make good decisions. At 22:00 – Nick discusses ‘culture,’ and how the loudest voice in the room usually defines it. He also explains how to shift it away from negativity.

What if you could write a book without writing it? We’re not talking about ghost writing or word mills. This book would be your voice, your expertise, and exactly what you would have written if you had the time to sit down and write it. Think it’s too good to be true? Today’s guest, Tucker Max, has developed a process he calls , and he’s had incredible success helping busy entrepreneurs and thought leaders write books. While the name Book In A Box might sound like a gimmick, his process is far from it. Tucker also talks about: The 3 questions you should ask yourself before you write a book or create a product The exact process for writing a book without writing it Where to get your *FREE* copy of the Book In A Box method if you prefer to do-it-yourself, but want to take advantage of the process If you’ve ever wanted to write a book but didn’t know where to start, or you want to write a book without writing it to solidify your authority in your field, you don’t want to miss this episode. Key Points: At 4:00 – Tucker talks about some of the greatest thinkers we still refer to today, and how they didn’t write any of it down themselves. At 8:00 – Danny and Tucker discuss the major differences between the Book In A Box method and traditional ghostwriting. At 13:00 – Tucker explains the critical difference between thinking and writing, and what that means for people who have enough knowledge to fill a book, but might lack the time to write it themselves. At 19:00 – Tucker gives his three step process for positioning yourself and your business, so that you achieve the outcomes you want with your book. At 24:00 – Danny and Tucker discuss the stigma around writing without writing, and why that skepticism is unfounded.  

Have you ever had that ‘perfect day’ you wish you could replicate over and over again? You were firing on all cylinders, knocking out tasks, and every single one of them brought you a step closer to your big life goals? How would you like every day to be a perfect day? Today’s guest, Craig Ballantyne, author of Perfect Day, can help you do just that. In fact, he says that it’s structure that leads to ultimate freedom, and he’s got a three step structure to help you. Plus: How to apply control, coping, and concentrations to the three parts of the day Understanding ‘magic time,’ and upping productivity exponentially Learning to create structure even when you’re juggling a bunch of different things How to beat the treadmill other productivity books put you on that will NEVER bring you to the outcome you want for your life. Make every day a perfect day, and start YOURS today with this episode of Business Reimagined with Danny Iny and guest Craig Ballantyne.   Key Points: At 3:00 – Craig explains what ‘magic time’ is, how to figure out when yours is, and how to schedule your day around it. He also explains how to break out of ‘OCD loops.’ At 11:00 – Craig explains how to deal with having no control over the structure of your day, and what to do when your magic time is interrupted. At 13:00 – There’s an important distinction between what some people consider the perfect day and what Craig is actually talking about; is it walking on the beach on vacation? Not according to Craig. At 15:00 – Craig explains how ‘control, cope, and concentrate’ relate to the different parts of the day: morning, daytime, and evening, and the mindset around it that will change the way you do things. At 23:00 – We already live by a lot of rules and structure we didn’t even know we have; Craig explains how to hack that mentality to make it work FOR you instead of against you.

What's the difference between persuasion and manipulation? Is persuasion just a nicer way to manipulate someone? According to , persuasion expert, they are related, but with two huge differences. Can you guess what they are? On today's Business Reimagined, Dave takes us through his early life of being manipulated by an outlier religious cult, and the latter part of his life teaching his clients to use persuasion ethically. He discusses intent and outcome of persuasion. Plus: How anyone can develop charisma and persuade others The key differences between persuasion and manipulation Social testing and some tactical approaches to persuade your audience The simplest way to get someone to like you Everyone can use ethical persuasion to get ahead in marketing, sales, or business in general. And how many times in your personal life have you wanted to get someone on your side of the fence? Don't miss today's episode with Dave Lakhani on the Art of Persuasion. Key Points: At 6:00 – Dave explains how persuasion is both harder and more simple than hypnotizing someone, and his definition of persuasion. He picks apart exactly how you can use heuristics to make a great first impression. At 11:00 – There is a dark side to persuasion, and it’s called manipulation. Dave explains the intent of manipulators and what happens to them as a result of their disregard for others. At 14:00 – Dave talks about what it’s like getting ‘caught’ testing new methods of persuasion, since everyone who knows him knows he’s a persuasion expert. At 17:00 – You can get better at persuasion and develop a personality of charisma, and Dave explains how you can do it without being slimy. At 23:00 – Dave wraps up with his thoughts on how you can become a ‘black belt’ at persuasion techniques, get what you want out of life, and do it where you and those you are involved with end up winning.

Engagement was a hot topic a few years ago, and it remains to be to this day... ...but most people are doing it wrong. There's one simple thing to remember when you're talking about engaging with your audience, and it hasn't changed since the beginning of the Internet. Want to find out the secret to real engagement?  Today, our own , founder and CEO of Mirasee and author of Engagement from Scratch!, talks about how engagement has changed over the years, and the very important way it's remained the same as when he wrote the book on it.  Learn the difference between 'list' and 'audience' Real numbers revealed on how much money you should be making per subscriber Find out whether guest posting is still a valid tactic Whether success in today's online world is worth the effort you need to put into it If you've got an audience online or are considering building one, you don't want to miss this high-level discussion of engagement with Danny Iny and special guest host, Lou D'Alo, who is Mirasee's Education Team Lead. Key Points: At 4:00 – Danny explains very succinctly what an audience really is compared to the common term ‘list.’ That simple change in mindset will bring you much closer to those you serve. At 8:00 – Danny discusses his first book, Engagement from Scratch!, and how it’s held up over the years. You might be surprised to hear his response. At 14:00 – Danny talks about influencers like Seth Godin and Tim Ferris, and how content creation is changing. If you’re creating content these days, you don’t want to miss these insights. At 16:00 – Who is audience building really for? Danny talks about who it will really help, and the business types that shouldn’t bother with it. At 20:00 – Danny debunks the myth that audience building is a ‘cult of personality,’ and instead offers up what audience building really is..

Monica Seles is a famous tennis player, and she revolutionized the world of tennis by grunting. When she won an amazing upset in the 1990 French Open, the 16-year-old created a new trend that was quickly adopted by other players. What can we learn from this? While Monica's guttural addition to tennis was unintentional, your own actions can set a standard and revolutionize energy, happiness, and productivity. When you make the 'game' your own by personalizing it, you win. Today's guest, Ron Friedman, is an award-winning psychologist and contributor to Harvard Business Review, Fast Company, and CNN. He has some amazing insights on how to increase your energy and productivity by building a better workplace in the office or at home. And if you're a leader, you can cause that change to ripple out into the culture of your company. Get 2 super-simple workplace hacks to increase your productivity whether you're in an office or working from home. Protect yourself and your free time with a few easy automated email hacks that will increase your productivity in the long run. Find out what 2 things matter more than money, whether your work in an office or at home. Find out more about Ron’s expert opinion on energy, happiness, and productivity, as well as a few simple steps you can take to improve them, on today’s Business Reimagined. Key Points: At 3:00 – Ron talks about why he wrote his book, ‘The Best Place to Work,’ and the main ways you can make your workplace the ‘best place to work.’ At 8:00 – There are always trade-offs when trying to improve your productivity, and Ron explains how to prioritize your plan of attack. At 12:00 – Ron explains that culture can’t be mandated in the workplace, but setting examples can affect culture, especially when you’re a leader. He also explains how companies like BMW prevent employees from being overworked at home and on vacation. At 19:00 – Monica Seles accidentally changed how tennis players play tennis, and Ron explains how you can use that same tactic to change how your company and co-workers act. At 24:00 – Ron closes out the interview with some practical ways to improve your own energy, happiness, and productivity whether you work for a company, or at home.

Ryan Paugh, a man who builds kick-ass communities for entrepreneurs and Gen Y dreamers. Listen as Nathan asks Ryan about what inspired him to get into community building, how he does it so effectively, and what enticed Forbes to become one of his partners. Famous 5Favorite Book? – Lessons in AffluenceWhat CEO do you follow?—NoneWhat is your favorite online tool?— SlackDo you get 8 hours of sleep?— NoIf you could let your 20 year old self know one thing, what would it be?—Create early on—don’t wait until you’re in your late 20s Time Stamped Show Notes:01:06 – Nathan’s introduction 01:30 – Welcoming Ryan to the show02:00 – Ryan’s main focus 04:31 – You’ve got to have real people behind the scenes04:53 – How Ryan drives revenue06:05 – What it costs to join Founders Society07:22 –Roughly 500 members09:15 – Total membership of the Forbes Partnership—it’s in the thousands09:44 – Forbes gets a cut—that’s why they take the time to support the community10:55 – These communities are both an online and offline venture11:53 -- @RyanPaugh13:49 – Famous 5 3 Key Points:At the end of the day, you need real people to run your company.You have access to more communities than you realize—get out there and take advantage of them.If you’re willing to offer them a monetary cut, you can secure BIG, name-brand partners.   Resources Mentioned:Host Gator - Powerful web hosting made easy and affordable.Founders Society – One of the communities operated by RyanMallard Creatives – Provider of Show Notes   The Top is FOR YOU if you are: A STUDENT who wants to become the CEO of a $10m company in under 24 months (episode #4) STUCK in the CORPORATE grind and looking to create a $10k/mo side business so you can quit (episode #7) An influencer or BLOGGER who wants to make $27k/mo in monthly RECURRING revenue to have the life you want and full CONTROL (episode #1) The Software as a Service (SaaS) entrepreneur who wants to grow to a $100m+ valuation (episode #14). Your host, Nathan Latka is a 25 year old software entrepreneur who has driven over $4.5 million in revenue and built a 25 person team as he dropped out of school, raised $2.5million from a Forbes Billionaire, and attracted over 10,000 paying customers from 160+ different countries.   Oprah gets 60 minutes or more to make her guests comfortable to then ask tough questions. Nathan does it all in less than 15 minutes in this daily podcast that's like an audio version of Pat Flynn's monthly income report. Join the Top Tribe at http://NathanLatka.com/TheTop

You know that feeling of dissatisfaction that haunts you, no matter how often you tell yourself you should be happy? When you look at your career trajectory or business, you just know you weren’t It’s not what you were meant to do in life. Is there something wrong with you? Are you ungrateful and restless? According to today’s guest, , not at all. In fact, feeling dissatisfaction is a GOOD thing. It will help you make changes in your life, the kind of changes bring you closer to what you were BORN to do. Chris offers three words to live by: Joy, Money, and Flow. In today’s episode, he explains what each of them means, how they can guide you through everyday AND life-changing decisions, and how to know when you’ve discovered what you were born to do.  If you feeling the crushing weight of dissatisfaction and don’t know why, then you really need to check out today’s Business Reimagined. KEY POINTS: At 2:00 – Chris explains that it’s okay to give up on something, as long as you consider two simple questions. At 10:00 – Chris touches on his ‘Joy, Money, Flow’ model, and how you can apply it to decisions, changes, and situations in your career and business. At 14:00 – Chris explains why people miss out on what they were born to do, and problem number one is when you narrow your options before you should and stunt your potential. At 16:00 – Some entrepreneurs have projects going that are partially successful, so they hang on to them. Chris explains why this is a hard habit to break, but necessary. At 25:00 – Chris tells you what you can do RIGHT NOW to get started on the path to Joy, Money, and Flow, and what you were born to do.    

Think about the last time you went in for a job interview or a meeting with a potential client. What was your frame of mind? It probably had nothing to do with the sense of creating an extraordinary life. In fact, most people think the same thing. “Oh please, pick me! Pick me!” But what if you went in with the confidence that you had something valuable to offer, and the interview was as much for you as it is for them? Then, if you landed that job, what if you weren’t afraid to ask presumptuous questions of someone way above you on the hierarchical ladder? Would you have the guts to ask for a quarterly dinner alone with the CEO? Today’s guest, , has a lot to say about happiness and success, and it comes straight from his research into the lives of Harvard Business School and MIT graduates. In fact, as a HBS graduate himself, Stever has been an executive coach for many years, helping his clients understand how to live an extraordinary life, and it all comes back to daring to do what you think you shouldn’t. Do you want to realize how much value you really have, and your potential to live an extraordinary life? Then you don’t want to miss today’s episode. KEY POINTS: At 4:00 – Stever talks about his experiences he had interviewing his fellow HBS grads, and asking them if they had an interesting, satisfying, happy life. He also talks about the two kinds of happiness.  At 10:00 – Stever explains that entrepreneurs don’t necessarily have more control of their destinies than corporate employees. In fact, corporate employees just pretend they don’t have control, but they really do, if they have the guts to seize it. At 15:00 – Want to know how to talk with your CEO and know how to contribute? Stever explains how to catch the attention of higher ups – and even high profile clients – by asking great questions and doing the legwork they don’t have time to do. At 21:00 – Danny and Stever discuss the important of learning how to learn, and understanding what is good content. At 24:00 – Stever gives listeners three concrete actions they can take today to live a more extraordinary life.    

When you think of the term strategic philanthropy, one company comes to mind: Tom’s Shoes. You’d be hard pressed to find someone who hasn’t heard of them. For every pair of shoes someone buys from them, they send another pair to a developing country. That strategy, do good to make money, has made them incredibly successful. Today’s guest is , and in this episode, he explains exactly what strategic philanthropy is, how your customers will thank you for raising prices, and a simple formula any company, from start up to corporation, can use to do good and make more money – ethically. Today’s episode is a little longer than normal, but it’s one you’ll want to come back to more than once. KEY POINTS: At 3:00 – Tom describes the difference between a small business owner and an entrepreneur. At 8:00 – It was a poor review from a customer Tom helped to increase her sales by 50% that finally made him realize that he wasn’t truly meeting all of his clients’ needs. At 12:00 – Tom dives into what strategic philanthropy is, and how to pick a great cause to support that makes sense for you and your customer. At 20:00 – Tom describes the formula any company can use to do good and make more money in an ethical and sustainable way. At 26:00 – Tom shares his vision of how it’s up to business to save the world, not government.  At 33:00 – Tom explains how a company can use a simple formula to ensure they are sustainable as they work toward their good cause.

Steve Jobs knew how to inspire people. So did Howard Schultz when he rescued Starbucks. What did these two men have that so many other leaders don’t? Inspired leadership. They understand that there is a greater arc of story in their businesses, one that is instinctively felt and driven not just by them, but also by their employees. They understand that story, ceremony, and symbolism are important for the growth of an organization. Today on Business Reimagined, talks to all types of leaders. It doesn’t matter if you’re leading a small group or global powerhouse. You’ve got to be a torchbearer, the type of leader who can shed light on an organization’s journey, even if it’s into unfamiliar and risky territory. Do you measure up to what it really takes to be a leader? Key Points: At 6:00 – Nancy describes the 5-act structure an organization goes through as they collectively strive for a goal, and the warning indicators that accompany each phase. At 10:00 – Nancy discusses how moments become ‘movements’ that your employees, or travelers, can get behind, and it all has to do with staying tuned in with each other. At 14:00 – Nancy goes into more details about that 5-act structure and how it can help you as a leader know what to do to inspire your employees. She also talks about what happens when you have to repeat steps. At 19:00 – Manufacturing movements or creating insincere moments is the quickest way to invite resentment and distrust among your employees, and Nancy discusses the pitfalls and how NOT to do that.