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Welcome to the American Railroading Podcast! In this episode our host Don Walsh is joined by guest Tim Schaffer – Regional Sales Manager for PPG Industries. Together they discuss the importance of railcar coatings, along with a deep dive into the overall paint and lining processes, including everything from surface preparation and training to the finished product. Tune in to this episode to gain valuable insights and broaden your understanding of American Railroading. You can find the episode on the American Railroading Podcast's official website at www.AmericanRailroading.net . Welcome aboard!KEY POINTS: Don dedicates this episode to the memory of his mentor, Joe Schieszler Sr., founder of Rescar Companies and AllTranstek, who passed away July 29, 2024.The American Railroading Podcast remains in the Top 10% of all podcasts globally!Don shares his first experience blasting a railcar.Improper surface preparation results in over 80% of all coating and lining failures. Surace contamination can include something as simple as handprints and sweat.The primary reasons to apply an interior lining to a railcar are product purity and corrosion protection.With the amount of coatings and lining options available, it's best to consult with a coating's expert and/or manufacturer to determine which is best for your intended use.Employee blast and coatings training is a must and can be achieved from resources such as coatings manufacturers and many local community colleges.Without the proper equipment, providing a finished coatings product that meets all requirements will be challenging, if not impossible.The annual Honor our Heroes Award is back for 2024, so please submit all nominations by 09/13/24. Details of how to nominate a veteran for the award are included in the episode.Visit our online store for all your fall hoodies, caps and sweatshirts!Stay tuned for our next episode!LINKS MENTIONED: https://www.americanrailroading.nethttps://www.therevolutionrailgroup.com https://www.youtube.com/@americanrailroadingpodcast https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dwalshX https://www.aldonco.comhttps://www.enviroserve.com https://www.ppg.com

Summary Summary of Sermon: Finding Your Own Faith This sermon explores the story of Abraham's servant finding a wife for Isaac (Genesis 24) as a metaphor for developing a personal relationship with God. Key Points: Don't rely on the faith of others: The sermon criticizes the idea of "piggybacking" on the faith of leaders or prominent figures in church. We are all called to develop our own relationship with God. Faith is a journey: The servant in the story starts with doubts but finds his faith growing throughout his mission. Our faith journey may start unsure but can become stronger with experience. Taking action is important: Faith is not just belief; it requires acting on that belief. We should respond to God's promptings in our daily lives. Prayer is a conversation: The sermon encourages us to talk to God directly, share our doubts and questions, and ask for help. God works in unexpected ways: We shouldn't be discouraged if our prayers aren't answered in the way we expect. God may have a different plan. Start now: Even if you feel inadequate, God wants you to come to him. There's no need to wait until you feel "worthy" enough to pray. Biblical References: Genesis 24: The story of Abraham's servant finding a wife for Isaac. Judges (mentioned but not specified verse): The story of Gideon and the fleece. Applications: The sermon encourages listeners to: Pray more regularly and authentically. Seek opportunities to encounter God in their daily lives. Develop their own faith journey, independent of others. Thank God for his blessings, big and small. Transcription Morning everyone. It's nearly afternoon by the way but cheer up. Often when you're running out of time in things like this the first thing a preacher will do is not read the Bible and just go into their notes because obviously what we have to say is far more important than scripture. It's the big mistake we make. I'm going to read, this is the, I've been given, you'll be pleased to hear, one of the longest chapters in the Bible to speak on today. So I'm, it is but it's a story so it's great. It's a very well-known story about an arranged marriage. It was a love match, a match brought together by God of Isaac and Rebecca and I'm just going to read quite a chunk of the 67 verses to you and then I'm not going to bother much with my notes and just try and wing it a bit based on the time we've got left. So this is Genesis chapter 24 as we're going through Genesis and this is my newer version of the Bible because my NIV became a loose leaf version when I was preaching at a church recently and Ephesians ended over here and Revelation over there and a bit of Genesis I've never seen since so I had to, I had to pick up another Bible and I had this copy and I'm not sure what version it is but it's not a paraphrase, you'll be pleased to hear but it is a modern version and here we go. Genesis 24. Abraham was now a very old man and the Lord had blessed him in every way. One day Abraham said to his oldest servant, the man in charge of his household, take an oath by putting your hand under my thigh and swear by the Lord the God of heaven and earth that you will not allow my son to marry one of these local Canaanite women. Go instead to my homeland, to my relatives and find a wife there for my son Isaac. The servant asked but what if I can't find a young woman who's willing to travel so far from home? Should I then take Isaac there to live among your relatives to the land you came from? No, Abraham responded. Be careful never to take my son there for the Lord the God of heaven who took me from my father's house and my native land solemnly promised to give this land to my descendants. He will send an angel ahead of you and he will see to it that you find a wife there for my son. If she's unwilling to come back with you then you are free from this oath of mine but under no circumstances are you to take my son there. So the servant took an oath by putting his hand under the thigh of his master Abraham and he swore to follow Abraham's instructions. Then he loaded 10 of Abraham's camels with all kinds of expensive gifts from his master and he traveled to distant Aram Neharaim. There he went to a town where Abraham's brother Nehor had settled and he came to the he made the camels rather kneel beside a well just outside the town. It was evening and the women were coming out to draw water. Oh Lord God of my master Abraham he prayed please give me success today and show unfailing love to my master Abraham. See I'm standing here beside this spring and the young women of the town are coming out to draw water. This is my request. I will ask one of them please give me a drink from your jug and if she says yes have a drink and I'll water your camels too let her be the one you have selected as Isaac's wife and this is how I'll know that you have shown unfailing love to my master. Before he finished praying he saw a young woman named Rebecca coming out with her water jug on her shoulder. She was the daughter of Bethuel who was the son of Abraham's brother Nehor and his wife Milka. Rebecca was very beautiful and old enough to be married but she was still a virgin. She went down to the spring filled her jug and came up again running over to her the servant said please give me a little drink of water from your jug. Yes my lord she answered have a drink and she quickly lowered her jug from her shoulder and gave him a drink and when she'd given him a drink she said I'll draw water for your camels too until they've had enough to drink. That's 10 camels that's a lot of water. So she quickly emptied her jug into the watering trough and ran back to the well to draw water for all his camels and the servant watched in silence wondering whether or not the lord had given him success in his mission. He is so alike us we'll come to that in a minute. Then at last when the camels had finished drinking he took out a gold ring for her nose and two large gold bracelets for her wrist. Whose daughter are you he asked and please tell me would your father have any room to put us up for the night. I'm the daughter of Bethuel she replied my grandparents are Nehor and Milka. Yes we've plenty of straw and feed for the camels and we've room for guests. The man bowed low and worshipped the lord. Praise the lord god of my master Abraham he said the lord has shown unfailing love and faithfulness to my master for he's led me straight to my master's relatives. The last verse verse 67. Isaac meets up with Rebecca as she comes back with him and Isaac brought Rebecca into his mother Sarah's tent and she became his wife. He loved her deeply and she was a special comfort to him after the death of his mother. Now on the surface of this story of course it's a great love story. There's a there's a program on the tv which I haven't watched I might call the Never Meets which is about people who meet online and then suddenly decide they're going to meet together and and this love story that they've met online they'll meet and see what each other are like and I mean honestly for the little bits I've seen it's a complete and it's a car crash. I mean totally. At the heart of this there is this arranged marriage arranged by god actually that end up ends up as a true love match but at the heart of this chapter is the story of faith and I would say in particular how a servant discovered faith for himself. He spent his life serving Abraham and here he was called on a mission where he had to trust god for himself and the question I'm going to place with us and where I'm going to finish today and what I felt god wanted to say to us is you know there'll be people in this room that have the faith of Abraham that I'm going to talk about in a little while. There'll be others who might have the faith of a Rebecca but the vast majority of us have a faith like this servant where we're not really sure you know what god can do is this is this possible that this can happen and and even when god does something we're not really sure if it's god or not and we kind of like stumble our way through a journey of faith and I want to talk about that because he discovered something about god through the process of a journey through the process of asking god's help that he would never have discovered if he just spent the rest of his life in the shadow of his master's faith there are people in this room you rely far too much on the faith of other people in this church far too much on the faith of leaders far too much on on other people's faith you know we've just said communion there isn't two types of communion one for a superior christian who knows god and he's empowered by god and equipped by god and others for just those lot who are hanging on there and living in the shadows and living under the blessing of other people's blessing we're all come before the lord in need of his grace and mercy we all receive god's spirit we all know his salvation we all have the ability to know god for ourselves and this journey of faith is really important for you as much as is important for me you know we say we need a problem need to go and ask someone to pray for me about this we need to discover what it is to pray to god ourselves in situation and find the surprise of god actually answering our prayers one of the values of this church is encountering god it's not about coming here it's not about sitting under people's ministry it's about us as individuals as couples as families knowing god for ourselves and finding god for ourselves in the challenges of life and what i want to say to you today we all stand equal before the cross each one of us and if you're waiting for the superheroes you read genesis you look at the the mess that abraham made of things you look at the mess of some of the other patriarchs there's no one who's superior before god we all stand equal before him we can all know god for ourselves in the challenges we face in life come out of the shadows come out from underneath stop piggybacking on somebody else's faith learn to find god for yourself and the way you're going to do that is by asking god so here we've got this scene sarah's died about three years before isaac is still this mummy's boy he's 40 he's living at home do you remember that that sort of um ronnie corbett you know sort of with timothy at home still at mum and dad's place he's still pining for his mum he's 40 it's time he grew up um abraham is coming to the point of understanding he's old and when you get older you start to reflect on what happens next but abraham might have become frail in body but he was sound in spirit his faith remained strong for all the ups and downs of his life he had walked by faith and the bible says he in verse one he was being blessed in every way that god could bless him here he still had a conviction that god was going to give him descendants that outnumbered the sands on this on the shoreline or the dust in the mud depending on what version you've got um you know he was going to have multitudes of kids but he had a 40 year old bachelor who's pining in his mum's tents and and wondering about the future he knew that something needed to happen so he gets his most so he gets his most trusted servant and asks him to make a vow and he does so in a very delicate way and this is where we you know censor it a little bit thankfully we don't make vows like this today but essentially um you know the servant is asked to hold hold abraham's crown jewel shall we say and make a vow because that's the source of life that's where this promise had come from isaac right on on this on life i want you to promise that you will find a daughter sorry a wife for my son and uh wow it's a big place to be and he says two things he said look this this wife is not coming from these local people i mean look at the mess that lot got into he's not going to come from this kainite people where he assimilates the culture local culture and picks on the local habits of people um he's gonna he's gonna come from my family back home about 400 miles away in what is they'd moved to harren which is in turkey area they moved away from erring the coldies which is in iraq they'd moved to harren which is up in turkey and they were still hundreds of miles away in a day an age when camels were your fastest form of transport i mean about the same speed as british rail but that's another thing um and and actually you know he's he's he's saying that's that's where we're going to go but you don't take eyes there because i don't want him to get his eyes onto a more sophisticated urban sort of lifestyle as opposed to this nomadic lifestyle here because god has given us this land the promised child has a promise to fulfill in the promised land and and he and i everyone was absolutely clear i don't want him to get his eyes off this but he had this conviction that god would find isaac a wife and that the angel of the lord or god would guide his servant to this to to the right wife that's a big ask i want you to go off on a long journey it's not a wild goose chase but it's a long journey and you're going to bring a wife back now i mean the the the servant's thinking well everyone knows that young girls are told not to get onto strange camels you know or to or to spend time with strangers clearly strangers do give you gifts you know this would be a really dangerous thing and so the the the servant is already hedging his bets and saying well look okay i've made this promise but she won't come back with me can you let me off it and abraham says yes but abraham's faith is strong he's convinced the god who has promised him these descendants will obviously find a wife for his promised child so that these descendants will be fulfilled at the end of this story you've got rebecca so you've got a tested proves faith and experienced faith at abraham we've seen god at work in his life before and he's trusting god for the future as well as the past and you've got rebecca who's basically on a faith adventure it's all new to her and like so many new new christians you know we believe everything that god can do everything and anything and will do everything and anything and she's up for the challenge isn't she she's ready to go you'll find at the end of this story i just want to say this see she didn't just go she was sent her family were involved in this process and recognized god was doing it it wasn't just her going off on a whim and a prayer there was a real sense that the family agreed with this laban her brother who you'll hear about a bit later rebecca's rebecca's brother he plays a real key role in jacob's life a little bit later the son of isaac and rebecca but that's for another week and and anyway he says well obviously god's in this the family agree but in the end and i guess we've got people in this room who felt called to go to other countries we've heard from fiona today lizard took communion in the end she had to be willing to go on a one-way journey hundreds of miles from everyone and everything she had ever known to marry a man she had never met she'd not even swiped left or right on tinder she'd not written a love letter they're not exchanged pictures she had no idea whether this guy looked like brad pitts or me she had no idea but she said in verse 58 yes i will go a different type of faith to abraham's faith which is based on a conviction of of what god had promised and what god had done hers was going to be a faith adventure but she was willing to say yes however the biggest part of this chapter is reserved to this servant who not only found a wife for isaac but also found if you like a living faith in god for himself who was able to acknowledge that the lord has led me in this way he's willing to obey to begin with if you read verse five even though he's got no real faith that the outcome is going to be success he's he thinks it's unlikely that she's going to come back with him but he sets out on this journey he prepares for this journey and in this passage this chapter of genesis 24 you see three acts of worship stroke prayer that he he he brings himself to he's always referring to the to the lord of his master abraham rather than his lord and that's also a deference because i believe this man had some faith don't get me wrong but what he hadn't done is tested or proved faith in the way that abraham had and rebecca was going to for him he wasn't quite certain it's like so many of us we hear the stories and testimonies of faith of other people in this in this building and we think that's great but when it comes to our own lives or the own challenges that we face or the things that we feel god's asking us to we're much more hesitant we're much less confident we we lack that sense of thinking god wants to use us and he's in the shadow of abraham's faith throughout this but he prays this prayer when he arrives at the scene he says oh lord god of my master abraham there is again please give me success today and show unfailing love to my master abraham this is my request wow i'll ask one of the one of the girls please give me a drink from your jug and if she says yeah you have a drink i'll water your camels too then she'll be the one you've chosen this is how i'll know you know that you really are a god with unfailing love covenant love towards abraham okay it's what christians often call putting out a fleece based on the story of gideon that you can read in the book of judges but what he's really asking for is a sign god show yourself in this god you need to show yourself to me you need to reveal yourself to me do you know it's never wrong to ask god for help you don't have to be a you know a strong christian have a strong faith have a strong belief system to invite god into the situations you face in life and say god help me and this servant was going to learn a journey of faith by actually saying god help me and even you know i mean actually looking for a sign can be a very dodgy thing if ever you've read it's an old book now showing my adrian plus you know uh looking for a new car basically and how many how many cars had seen that day which was a sign that god was asking him to buy that type of car you'll know that this is open and fraught to real danger however god says sometimes in a different place prove me prove me in this find out for yourself discover for yourself that i am the living god discover for yourself through the circumstances in your life that i am in alive that i am involved ask me ask me jesus said ask and keep asking and we've got to get to a place where we don't feel reluctant about inviting god into the circumstances we find ourselves in in life this all felt too much for this guy where do i start looking it's not like a beauty contest they're all there with the jugs of water they're all there you know drawing water for their own animals and this that and the other who do i pick where do i start you know um he needed god's help and he asks for a sign and we read that before he'd even finished praying and actually it says a bit later on in this chapter that he prayed in his heart he wasn't praying out loud it was what he was thinking sometimes we feel a bit cautious about saying things but you know god hears our thoughts too so we can pray them in thoughts when he finished praying before he finished praying this answer came rachel turned up and he did what a lot of us think is this a coincidence is this god actually it's not a term i've coined for myself but the truth is it's a god incidence it's god involved in life it's god interacting with you and me in our day-to-day it's us being aware that god meets us in the day-to-day places where we ask him and invite him in is it a coincidence that when i prayed about this i found an answer is it a coincidence when i ask god for helping that that i received an answer no we're inviting god into our lives into our circumstances and we don't need the pastor or the preacher or somebody you know whether we think in high regard to do that for us we need to learn to do it for ourselves we need to encounter god for ourselves by inviting him into our lives he started to ask god to help him to guide him to enable him to do the task he'd been asked to do and he gets this answer he discovers that rebecca is from abraham's family and the next thing we read in in verses 26 to 27 the first prayer is is verses 12 to 14 it's thanksgiving a prayer thanksgiving he says thank you to god it's just polite to say thank you to god when he answers your prayers it's just it's just polite but you know there's people who find you know we we sometimes asked in in church you know to let's just all start to thank god for what he's doing in our lives and there's people who've what do i thank him for you know where do i start what what should i be thanking god for but if you've never invited god into the day-to-day of your life and you haven't seen god at work in the day-to-day of your life then it's very difficult to thank him for something that you don't think he's been involved in well the first thing is ask him invite him into the situations you face and when you see god at work thank him and this guy says praise the lord god's answered my prayers and the final thing that this man does and there's a lot of toing and froing really with the family over over rebecca coming with them but we read in verse 26 and verse 52 that he bowed low and he worshiped the lord when we start to see god at work in our lives when we start to understand that that he's a living god and that we're not just an act of worship being led by somebody at the front but i myself i'm worshiping god because god is my savior he's my lord he's my helper he's my guide he's my deliverer he's my strength he's my helper worship flows from seeing god at work worship flows in that way it doesn't just become lip service it is something that is much deeper in our lives thankfulness and worship flow out of the sense of answered prayer the servant who set off thinking well you know how am i sure this is going to work and will you let me off if it doesn't work has become a worshiper of god through the answers that he's seen that god has brought into his life and actually he discovers something else not only he's got a testimony that he's able to give to the family where he declares the lord has led me and he's emphatic if you if the original language is very emphatic i know you know i'm convinced i for myself know the lord has led me today i have a testimony of god's grace in my life in this situation just as you have rebecca just as abraham will have a testimony of his faith being uh you know being seen to be proved right in this situation i myself have a testimony of god at work and laban declares over him you are blessed oh gosh we need to know we're blessed god wants to bless us god wants to bless you who think you're in the shadows of somebody else who thinks you're just serving somebody else just doing things for the church just doing my little bit because i'm not really worthy and i'm not really anyone and i'm not really anything but god says i want to bless you i want to bless you so what can we learn from this passage as i close obviously we learn that god will fulfill his promises and work out his purpose through actually the weakness frailty and vulnerability of us human beings with all the mistakes abraham made with all the mistakes sarah made with all the mistakes even you know that that the rest of the patriarchs made god worked out his promise and his purpose but what does this servant say to me i i wish you know i think the older you get you do get convinced don't you you've seen the goodness of god in your life jeff and pauline you know you can look back with the confidence that god has led us this far will lead us on in the future there's many of us in that place in this room today there's others that you're just starting out on a journey of faith and you're willing to go for anything for god but you need to know that you have to have a more than just your your ideas you need to have a group of people around you who is going to say yeah we'll send you off with a blessing because they sent rebecca off with a blessing there was a sense of not doing their own thing but actually being involved in something bigger than themselves but the servant's faith it reminds me that faith is not just an acknowledgement of god's existence but that faith is something we have to act upon in our daily lives it requires each one of us in this room however weak your faith may be to say things and do things as a response to what god is asking of you it's an active doing word and god wants each one of us in here to discover a walk of faith for ourselves to encounter him and his presence and his spirit to not just piggyback as i said on someone else's faith i'll have a second hand or a second rate experience of god to not live in the shadows of somebody else's faith but to encounter god for ourselves we've got to get thinking beyond the fact that our prayers aren't good enough or strong enough we need somebody else to do all the praying for us that actually i need to be in a better spiritual place before god will listen to me you don't god wants you and me to start asking him the bible is full of god asking his people to ask him ask for help ask for guidance ask for his will to be done and you will discover if you start asking god and inviting god into the the situations you face each day i'm not saying you will always see the answers you want to i'm not promising you a blank check of blessing in in in every situation that i asked for this and god didn't answer it what i am saying is you will start to see god at work or you'll either have to say it's a coincidence or or it's god you're going to have one of those choices to make and you will have something to be thankful about and it will it will actually enliven your worship of god too because god is real in my experience too when we start to prove our faith test our faith our relationship with god grows it's not just an abstract concept it's about how we live each day there are no superior christians we all have access to god through jesus however unqualified or inadequate you might feel today the word of the lord over you is to start asking god to start coming to god and bringing your life to him amen

This week's episode is a special solo episode because I am celebrating my 1 year of being alcohol-free!! Join me as a I reflect on what I've learned along the way: the challenges, positive changes, and tips for listeners who might be considering going sober curious. Key Points: Don't pressure yourself: Start with a curious and playful mindset, taking it one day at a time. There's no need to commit to forever. Find alternatives: Explore mocktails, research drink options beforehand, and create a strategy ahead of an event with alcohol. Expect positive changes: Increased confidence, better clarity, and richer travel experiences are all possible. Supportive community: Surround yourself with people who understand and encourage your choice. Travel sober: Travel can be even more meaningful without alcohol. Explore new activities and connect with people in different ways. Tips for Going Sober Curious: Start with one day or one less drink at a time. Assess how you feel and be intentional about your choices. Find alternatives to using alcohol as a crutch. Consider destinations known for wellness and healthy living (e.g., Bali). Remember, you can make changes in your life, no matter how big or small. Start today and embrace the journey! If you want to start a sober-curious journey yourself or have any questions, feel free do DM me on Instagram @‌travelnottoescape or @‌geleenonthego To learn more about how to make more meaningful connections anywhere in the world, join the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Passport to Connection Program.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join the Travel Not to Escape Community on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/travelnottoescape/message

Summary: Don Schin spent 23 years climbing the corporate ladder, only to realize he was on the wrong path. After surviving a multibillion dollar acquisition, he decided to step out and become a franchise owner. Today he is one of the top leaders and performers in the business coaching and franchising industries, with an expertise in franchise development.  Key Points:  Don discusses his transition from a 23-year corporate career to becoming a franchise owner and CEO of Franchise Building Expert.  Franchise Building Expert focuses on franchise sales and development, nurturing leads, and matching potential franchisees with suitable brands. Don values professionalism, integrity, and ensuring a positive experience for individuals exploring franchising opportunities. Businesses considering franchising must ensure they are wildly profitable before pursuing franchising as an option. Operating a franchise and the challenges associated with marketing and lead generation in the franchise industry are different from the operations and challenges of running the business itself.  Don emphasizes the value of educating potential franchise buyers and providing resources for learning and evaluation About Don: Don is one of the top leaders and performers in the business coaching and franchising industries. He is the “coach's coach”,  producing two master franchisees of North America, a global franchise partner of the year, North American franchise partner of the year twice, an IFA Franchisee of the year, and hundreds of other award-winning franchisees over 23 years.  His niche is emerging brands. Don is also a seasoned professional speaker and author. He speaks on various topics from small business to relationships. He authored the book, Can you Relate?, as well as daily motivational/devotional books under the same brand. Website: FranchiseBuildingExpert.com About Susie: After working in the creative field for over a decade, owner Susie Liberatore realized that corporations were missing out on creativity. Business owners come to Visions2images for full-service marketing because they feel that they are missing out on local marketing opportunities. When she started her journey in the creative field, she started working at a startup agency in Nashville TN, and loved every little piece of it; she loved the fast-growing pace, the creativity, and the unique customers. She loved the dynamics and uniqueness of each client. Visions2images was born shortly after that!  At Visions2images, our mission is to serve as a leading franchise marketing agency dedicated to elevating companies by enhancing their visibility, generating valuable leads, and establishing authoritative presence. Through strategic and innovative approaches, we empower businesses to thrive and achieve enduring success in the competitive landscape. At Visions2images we don't just offer marketing services; we become your dedicated partners in success. When a new franchise location opens its doors, we're there to set up a robust online presence across various platforms, all tailored to meet your unique business goals. Every location in your franchise family is special, and we recognize that. That's why we create custom content for each location to ensure they shine in their local area, making your franchise truly stand out. Website: https://www.visions2images.com/  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/susie-liberatore2/support

RY RANT RADIO IS BACK! In this episode, I'm discussing the importance of mindset and taking ownership of your life. Emphasizing the need to overcome fear and self-doubt in order to achieve success. I'm giving you my best advice and strategies for developing a positive mindset and taking control of your life. I show you why you need to let go of negative influences and surround yourself with positive people. This episode highlights the power of mindset in achieving personal growth.Key Points* Don't make a big deal about your goals and don't seek validation from others.* Have conversations with family and friends to help them understand the importance of your goals.* Prioritize your goals and surround yourself with supportive people. Your mindset plays a crucial role in your success and happiness.* Take ownership of your life.* Overcome fear and self-doubt by taking action and facing your fears.Time Stamps00:00 - Intro02:45 - Changing the Direction of the Show03:14 - Starting a New Goal 05:30 - The Importance of Mindset06:03 - Staying Focused When Others Don't Understand10:06 - The Influence of People Around You14:39 - Not Making a Big Deal About Your Goals15:20- Taking Ownership of Your Life16:07 - Helping Others Understand Your Goals23:55 - Cutting Negative Influences from Your Life25:10 - Overcoming Fear and Self-Doubt35:18 - Taking Action38:40 - Final Thoughts and Conclusion⬇️ FREE 7 DAY TRIAL⬇️ https://www.teamfflex.com/7daytrial

In this episode, Crystal and Alisa talk about the importance of community. KEY POINTS: Don't let Satan orchestrate you being all alone. PRODUCTS / RESOURCES: Like what you're hearing? Follow the Wright sisters on social media!  IG | @crystalandalisa - instagram.com/crystalandalisa IG | @wrightcee - instagram.com/wright.cee  IG | @atwluxuryhomes - instagram.com/atwluxuryhomes TikTok | @crystalandalisa - tiktok.com/@crystalandalisa

This podcast episode focuses on the challenges faced by podcasters when their content doesn't align with their business goals. Emphasizing the importance of perseverance, the hosts provide guidance on making strategic changes to improve the connection between podcasting and business objectives. They further discuss the significance of building relationships, growing the podcast over time, and attracting the right guests to gain traction with the audience. Additionally, they offer tips on finding one's unique voice, creating better content, and avoiding common podcasting mistakes.Key Points• Don't quit, even if your podcast isn't generating business at first.• Understand that progress and improvement in podcasting is a continuous journey.• Set objectives and goals for your show that align with your desired outcomes.• Evaluate if podcasting is the right fit for your business and make changes accordingly.• Start by building relationships and getting your feet wet with podcasting.• As your show grows, you'll receive inbound requests from legitimate companies.• Make podcasting sustainable by fitting it into your routine and continually managing it.Best Quotes02:36 - 02:41 • "There's always a next level to your level of progression and that's okay."12:26 - 12:37 • "The key is really, and this is the biggest mistake I think we see people make, even those that get near this point where they start seeing the results or building great relationships and all that kind of stuff is they stop."13:48 - 13:54 • "Make it sustainable, fit it into your routine, make it a process of something that you continually manage, make sure you're getting value out of it." 14:01 - 14:11 • "Get into a firm understanding that this is a lifestyle, that content creation becomes a way you approach the business broadly." 14:32 - 14:39 • "If I learn something, there's no reason for me to sit on that. I want to give it away as soon as I can, do as many people as possible." 

Hello, Thrivers! Today, we're diving headfirst into the world of habits, instincts, and ways to take action. These pillars form the bedrock of success across your career, business, and wellness, and so I wanted to take the time to talk about the importance of trusting your instincts and creating habits that stick. In this episode, I'm going to reveal the secrets to successful habit-building and guide you through actionable strategies that I've personally embraced. We'll learn from renowned experts, like Tim Grover, who teaches us to trust our preparation and instincts, and James Clear, whose insights on atomic habits are total game-changers. You will discover the power of environment design and habit stacking, as well as practical techniques for crafting habits that align with your goals. We'll also get into identity-based habits and the transformational impact of envisioning the leader you want to become. If you're looking to supercharge your leadership journey, this episode is your compass. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting, these insights will reshape how you approach habits, instincts, and actions. Don't miss this opportunity to fuel your journey with proven strategies and wisdom. Tune in to this episode and let's thrive together.KEY POINTS - Don't Think, Just Do: Defeat indecision by trusting your instincts- Common reasons behind our struggle to establish effective habits.- Design your surroundings to bolster your habit-building journey.- Fortify your habits by aligning them with the identity you aspire to embody. - Self-Reflection for habit success: Key questions to ask yourself to build better habits QUOTABLES "Habits, instincts, and action are the cornerstones of success across various areas of life." - Brittany Cole"Consistency and success don't happen by accident; they're built on intentional habits." - Brittany Cole"The mantra is simple: Trust your preparation, trust your instincts, and take the leap." - Brittany Cole"Trusting your gut and instincts is a learned skill built on experience and wisdom." - Brittany ColeGet the Own Your Power Checklist, the ultimate guide to helping you to own your personal power to drive as a leader.Love what you're hearing? Follow Brittany Cole & The Career Thrivers Podcast to share the love!Work with Brittany at Career Thrivers IG | @CareerThriversBrittany Cole IG | @BrittanyNCole LinkedIn | @BrittanyNCole Career Thrivers produced by EPYC Media Network

Welcome to the American Railroading Podcast! In this episode our host Don Walsh, is joined by guest Denson White, CCO of APM Terminals, Pier 400 in the Port of Los Angeles/Long Beach, CA. Together they delve into Supply Chain and the relationship between the American ports and rail. They discuss the important roles that both the ports and rail play in the Supply Chain process, as well as the short-term and long-term effects that the Covid 19 pandemic had on Supply Chain, and lessons learned. Tune in to this episode now to gain valuable insights and broaden your understanding of American Railroading. You can find the episode on the American Railroading Podcast's official website at www.AmericanRailroading.net . Welcome aboard! KEY POINTS:  Don shares his exciting first experience with a container ship.APM Terminals has 70 locations around the world.According to the Union Pacific Railroad website, 48% of rail traffic is generally intermodal shipments. “Containerization” as we know it today didn't exist until the 1950's, which included the standardization of shipping container dimensions.Intermodal has been the fastest growing rail segment over the last 25 years.Inland ports play a vital role in the Supply Chain process.Railroads are the most fuel-efficient way to move freight over-land.Freight railroads account for roughly 40% of U.S. long distance freight volume.According to the U.S. Federal Highway Administration, freight shipments are expected to increase by 30% by 2040.The American Railroading Podcast has merch coming soon! Including their own Challenge Coin! LINKS MENTIONED:  https://www.americanrailroading.net/  https://therevolutionrailgroup.com/  https://www.apmterminals.com/  https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dwalshX  https://www.up.com/  https://www.aar.org/

This is a re-airing of episode 192. New episodes return on Monday, August 14th. Susan Gerke: GO Team Resources Susan Gerke has been the president of Gerke Consulting & Development. She has worked with global teams and has certified facilitators around the world to deliver management, leadership, and team offerings. Susan is co-creator of GO Team, a training suite for organizations to power team performance. Key Points Don't create guidelines yourself and give them to the team. A starting point for how to create team guidelines is what did not work well on a previous team. The interpersonal dynamics that emerge are more critical than the guidelines themselves. Aim to create no more than 8 guidelines. Disagreement is the sign of a healthy team. Continue to revisit guidelines in future meetings and team milestone (new members join or the team, change to team composition or purpose) Resources Mentioned GO Team Resources Related Episodes The Four Unique Types of Teams, with Susan Gerke (episode 138) How Great Teams Find Purpose, with David Burkus (episode 481) How to Engage Remote Teams, with Tsedal Neeley (episode 537) How Top Leaders Influence Great Teamwork, with Scott Keller (episode 585) How to Help Team Members Find the Right Work, with Patrick Lencioni (episode 610) Discover More Activate your free membership for full access to the entire library of interviews since 2011, searchable by topic. To accelerate your learning, uncover more inside Coaching for Leaders Plus.

Welcome to the American Railroading Podcast! In this episode our host Don Walsh, is joined by guest Jimmy Rogers – Co-Founder, President and Executive Director of Boots for Troops. Together they touch on the history of the relationship between the U.S. military and the railroad industry, and they discuss the role Boots for Troops plays in boosting the morale of those deployed, as well as showing appreciation for our veterans. They also discuss a drawing the American Railroading Podcast and Boots for Troops are partnering on to recognize a veteran in the railroad industry. Tune in to this episode now to gain valuable insights and broaden your understanding of American Railroading. You can find the episode on the American Railroading Podcast's official website at www.AmericanRailroading.net . So come aboard! KEY POINTS:  Don shares his family's history in the U.S. Armed Forces.Per the Association of American Railroads (AAR), railroads have been a vital partner in U.S. military operations for nearly 200 years.According to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, about 926,000 veterans were in occupations directly involving transportation in 2019.Jimmy created Boots for Troops as a Go Fund Me page in 2015 while still deployed and serving in the Navy on an aircraft carrier (the USS Theodore Roosevelt).The mission statement of Boots for Troops is “The mission of Boots for Troops is to uplift and empower the overall morale and mental well-being of deployed service members defending our freedom”.Boots for Troops sends an average of 100 personalized care packages a month to those who are deployed, which include a new pair of boots.Jimmy shares his personal experience having received a care package from home while deployed, as well as testimonials of others, and the impact it made.Boots for Troops offers veterans programs as well, and they have partnered with the American Railroading Podcast to offer a drawing to recognize a veteran in the railroad industry.Of all the fundraising events that Boots for Troops holds, the Boots and Suits Gala in June and Concert in the Country in October held near Houston, TX are the biggest.The American Railroading Podcast has merch coming soon! Including their own Challenge Coin. LINKS MENTIONED:  https://www.americanrailroading.net/  https://therevolutionrailgroup.com/ https://boots4troops.org/ 

Welcome to the American Railroading Podcast! In this episode our host Don Walsh, is joined by guest Kari Gonzales, President and CEO of MxV Rail (formerly TTCI). Together they discuss the Research, Education, Technology and Training, including Firefighter and EMT safety and HAZMAT training, that MxV Rail brings to the railroad industry, as well as the immense amount of data MxV Rail has compiled over 30 years of research. They also discuss the company's recent transition from TTCI to MxV Rail that Kari has spearheaded, what new technology is on the horizon and the training classes and tours that you can take at their facility in Pueblo, CO. Tune in to this episode now to gain valuable insights and broaden your understanding of American Railroading. You can find the episode on the American Railroading Podcast's official website at www.AmericanRailroading.net . So come aboard! KEY POINTS:  Don shares his experience from a recent visit to MxV Rail's facility in Pueblo, CO., including a tour of their labs, testing areas and first responder safety and HAZMAT training center (SERTC).MxV Rail is a subsidiary of the Association of American Railroads (AAR).The AAR is an industry trade group representing primarily all the major freight railroads of North America ( United States, Canada, and Mexico ). Amtrak and some regional commuter railroads are also members.Kari announces previously unreleased “breaking news” on the episode. The efforts MxV Rail has made to improve safety and reliability in the railroad industry goes back to the 1980's. Over 76,000 First Responders have received training from MxV Rail (TTCI) since the inception of their SERTC program in 1986, which includes a FREE training program for those Firefighters and EMT's who qualify for the NDPC grant.The AAR provides annual funding to MxV Rail to perform research, which for 2023 is estimated at $13.3M.Kari shares her experience as a board member of the League of Railway Women. MxV Rail has over 1,000 Technology Digests based on 30 years of research data, now available to the public for the first time.Their Facility for Accelerated Service Testing (or FAST) Program achieved a significant milestone in 2021, in its freight rail research program accumulating 5 Billion gross tons of freight train loading. LINKS MENTIONED:  https://www.americanrailroading.net/  https://therevolutionrailgroup.com/ https://www.mxvrail.com/ 

In this episode, Sean and his guest discuss best practices for conducting successful podcast interviews, including the importance of asking open-ended questions and creating a comfortable environment for your guest. They also discuss the various roles an interviewer can take on during an interview and how to wrap up an episode effectively.Key Points• Don't let one person dominate the conversation, emphasize your guest• Be sure to ask open-ended questions that allow for thorough, yet concise, answers• Create a comfortable environment for your guest to encourage the best performance• Understand the different roles an interviewer can take on, such as voice of the listener or voice of the challenger• End on a positive note, leaving your listener feeling glad they listenedBest Quotes03:59 - 04:07• "As people though, I think we are afraid in general of [silence] as it comes up. Like people are like, Hmm, I need to fill this silence with something."05:48 - 05:54• "If they're a nervous wreck, then they're just gonna be too uncomfortable to produce great content and have a good conversation."13:03 - 13:06• "Your listener's supposed to walk outta listening to a podcast glad that they did."

We were on a break, but since we've been asked to create more content, we decided to do so in the rawest form ever! Welcome to That's Wright Unplugged. This was filmed on Crystal's iPhone 14. There's no editing, the lighting is horrible, and we recorded it in the wrong size so we had to stretch that video! Whew! Just so much isn't happening! Grant us grace, y'all! In this episode, we talk about knowing God in all his glory!  KEY POINTS: - Don't be afraid to do the thing God told you to do! PRODUCTS / RESOURCES: Like what you're hearing? Follow the Wright sisters on social media! IG | @crystalandalisa - instagram.com/crystalandalisa IG | @wrightcee - instagram.com/wright.cee IG | @atwluxuryhomes - instagram.com/atwluxuryhomes TikTok | @crystalandalisa - tiktok.com/@crystalandalisa

We were on a break, but since we've been asked to create more content, we decided to do so in the rawest form ever! Welcome to That's Wright Unplugged. This was filmed on Crystal's iPhone 14. There's no editing, the lighting is horrible, and we recorded it in the wrong size so we had to stretch that video! Whew! Just so much isn't happening! Grant us grace, yall!  KEY POINTS: - Don't be afraid to do the thing God told you to do! PRODUCTS / RESOURCES: Like what you're hearing? Follow the Wright sisters on social media! IG | @crystalandalisa - instagram.com/crystalandalisa IG | @wrightcee - instagram.com/wright.cee IG | @atwluxuryhomes - instagram.com/atwluxuryhomes TikTok | @crystalandalisa - tiktok.com/@crystalandalisa

OVERVIEW: “People are not your most important asset. The right people are.” – Jim Collins Jason A. Duprat, Entrepreneur, Healthcare Practitioner, and Host of the Healthcare Entrepreneur Academy podcast, talks about the best practices when hiring for managerial roles. In this episode, Jason recalls his experiences with recent mis-hires, his key takeaways to avoid potential hiring mistakes, and red flags to consider when screening applicants. Tune in until the end to learn more about his recently launched book! 3 KEY POINTS: Don't hire managers with potential. Hire those with experience. Don't ever lowball your offer. If you want top-tier talent, you must be willing to pay well. Don't hire entrepreneurs. Hire intrapreneurs. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Jason recently had mis-hires for the marketing director position of his business. He's since learned from these experiences and has solidified his hiring process. He's also received advice from his mastermind group, the Board of Experts by Anik Singal. For your business to grow 3x or 5x, you'd want to hire someone with proven experience. Use personality tests to identify an applicant's compatibility with a role. Jason suggests doing a minimum of three interviews to evaluate an applicant thoroughly. He also recommends having other critical people in the business interview the applicants since they'll potentially be working with them. If even one interviewer isn't assured with an applicant, they won't go any further in the hiring process. Write precise job descriptions with included KPIs they'll be responsible for. To attract great people, ensure a great working environment with excellent company culture. Hire people who fit your company's culture and core values. Hire people who are genuinely passionate about what they do, not those who work for money alone. From Alex Hormozi: Don't hire entrepreneurs. Hire intrapreneurs. Avoid hiring unemployed managers, as they may be underperformers who were terminated. To purchase the Clinic Launch Secrets book, use this link https://mybook.to/cliniclaunchsecrets and then leave a rating and written review. Grab a screenshot of your review and head over to www.jasonduprat.com/review and then you will receive access to the complementary audiobook.   TWEETABLE QUOTES: “Hire managers for their experience, not their potential.” – Jason A. Duprat “Don't ever lowball your offer. If you want top-tier talent, you must be willing to pay well.” – Jason A. Duprat  CONNECT WITH JASON DUPRAT LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube Email: support@jasonduprat.com Join our Facebook group: https://jasonduprat.com/group  RESOURCES Want to become a Ketamine Therapy provider? Enroll NOW in The Ketamine Academy course: https://ketamineacademy.com/presentation Sign up for one of our free business start-up Masterclasses by heading over to https://jasonduprat.com/freemasterclass Have a healthcare business question? Want to request a podcast topic? Text me at 407-972-0084 and I'll add you to my contacts. Occasionally, I'll share important announcements and answer your questions as well. I'm excited to connect with you! Do you enjoy our podcast? Leave a rating and review: https://lovethepodcast.com/hea Don't want to miss an episode? Subscribe and follow: https://followthepodcast.com/hea RELATED EPISODES: #299: HOW TO FIND THE RIGHT VIRTUAL ASSISTANTS FOR YOUR MEDICAL PRACTICE #313: TACTICAL TUESDAY: UNDERSTANDING THE BELL CURVE OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP #HealthcareEntrepreneurAcademy #healthcare #HealthcareBoss #entrepreneur #entrepreneurship #podcast #businessgrowth #teamgrowth #digitalbusiness

From high stakes and emotions to unconscious reactions, Alexandra shares her insights on how to effectively navigate these complex situations and achieve the best outcomes for your business. Learn about key strategies such as avoiding conflicts, understanding communication styles, checking your reactions, and actively listening. In this episode, we are broaching the importance of effective relationships in business and how to approach difficult conversations. Discover how to bridge the gap between what's said and what's meant to build stronger relationships and minimise damage. Don't miss this valuable and practical discussion on how to handle difficult conversations with ease. Key Points: Don't leave the difficult conversation to fester. Check the communication styles of the people involved in the conversation. Check your reactions and how you deal with conflict. Listen to what the other person means, not just what they say. Tools for you: Linkedin article on types of difficult conversations that impact organisations. Subscribe now to the Plays Wells with Others newsletter Review your own Personal Brand and see what impact you are having in your industry: take the Personal Brand Audit Quiz

Jason A. Duprat, Entrepreneur, Healthcare Practitioner, and Host of the Healthcare Entrepreneur Academy podcast, sits down with Rebecca Weiss, Co-Owner and Family Medicine Practitioner of Norterra Family Medicine, Co-Owner of Main Street Medical, Owner/Physician of Paradise Medspa and Wellness, and CEO of Tox & Tonic, LLC. In this episode, Rebecca shares practical wisdom from her years of experience, and how her past mistakes helped shape her success today. Tune in to learn about common traps new business owners should look out for and how to avoid them.   3 KEY POINTS: Don't be married to a brand. Don't fall for the sales pitch. Don't go into a career just for the money.   EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Her entrepreneurial journey began when she decided to leave a job she didn't enjoy, was bombarded with clients, and wasn't able to give her clients complete care as much as she wanted. Based on experience, Rebecca advises watching out for companies that take advantage of practitioners without much business training. She went bankrupt in 2016 and learned from this ordeal. She is a strong believer in Primary Care Medicine and later became a co-owner of a Direct Primary Care practice. As a proponent of Direct Primary Care, she believes in making medicine affordable, getting rid of 3rd-party insurance, and making patients' generic medications cheaper. Rebecca doesn't buy warranties for her devices. Instead, she pays for any repairs separately, which is more cost-effective in the long run. She draws the line between employer and employee but doesn't abuse her authority. She ensures that everyone feels valued and is part of the family. Different people are motivated by different things. Figure out what motivates your employees to ensure a healthy work environment. Spend money on marketing. Then, once the ball's rolling and your brand is known, you can cut back your costs. You don't need every device to start your business. Don't be married to a brand and don't fall for the sales pitch. Always maintain rational decision-making above all else.   TWEETABLE QUOTES: "Don't be married to a brand and don't fall for the sales pitch.” – Rebecca Weiss "Don't go into a career just because you want to make money. Do it because you're truly passionate about it." – Rebecca Weiss   CONNECT WITH JASON DUPRAT LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram | Youtube Email: support@jasonduprat.com   ABOUT THE GUEST Dr. Weiss is a board-certified family physician who practices both primary care and aesthetic medicine in Phoenix, AZ. She has owned a medical spa practice since 2008 and is passionate about the art of aesthetic practice. She is certified in aesthetic injectable treatments including neuromodulators and dermal fillers and also performs PDO thread lifts, laser skincare and body contouring services. Dr. Weiss is passionate about entrepreneurship in medicine and works collaboratively with others to improve the delivery of medical services to local communities.   CONNECT WITH THE GUEST Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spadocaz Websites: Co-Owner and Family Medicine Practitioner, Norterra Family Medicine, Phoenix, AZ Co-Owner, Main Street Medical (DPC) Owner/Physician, Paradise Medspa and Wellness CEO, Tox & Tonic, LLC   RESOURCES Want to become an IV Nutritional Therapy provider? JOIN our FREE masterclass: https://www.ivtherapyacademy.com/podcast Have a healthcare business question? Want to request a podcast topic? Text me at 407-972-0084 and I'll add you to my contacts. Occasionally, I'll share important announcements and answer your questions as well. I'm excited to connect with you! Do you enjoy our podcast? Leave a rating and review: https://lovethepodcast.com/hea Don't want to miss an episode? Subscribe and follow: https://followthepodcast.com/hea   RELATED EPISODES: #263: THE FOUNDATIONS OF BUILDING A PROFITABLE AESTHETICS BUSINESS WITH JODELLE YOUNT #71: KATHY HODGE-KRAMER: BUILDING AN AESTHETIC BUSINESS THROUGH CROSS REFERRALS #217: CASSIE LANE: BUILD YOUR OWN BOTOX BUSINESS   #HealthcareEntrepreneurAcademy #healthcare #HealthcareBoss #entrepreneur #entrepreneurship #podcast #businessgrowth #teamgrowth #digitalbusiness

Amy Gallo: Getting Along Amy Gallo is an expert in conflict, communication, and workplace dynamics. She combines the latest management research with practical advice to deliver evidence-based ideas on how to improve relationships and excel at work. In her role as a contributing editor at Harvard Business Review, Amy writes about interpersonal dynamics, communicating ideas, leading and influencing people, and building your career. Amy is co-host of HBR's Women at Work podcast and author of both the HBR Guide to Dealing with Conflict and Getting Along: How to Work with Anyone (Even Difficult People)*. In this conversation, Amy and I discuss one of the most common question she receives from leaders: how do I handle a colleague who's passive aggressive? We examine what causes this behavior, how to respond to it, and what to avoid that could worsen the relationship. Plus, we discuss the intention that leaders can bring in responding to passive-aggressive behavior that will help everybody move forward. Key Points Don't use the “passive-aggressive behavior” to label someone. It rarely helps and often results in more defensiveness. Focus on the other person's underlying concern or question rather than how they are expressing it. Not everyone is able to discuss thoughts and feelings openly. Consider doing hypothesis testing to determine what's next. Language like, “Here's the story I'm telling myself…” can help everyone move forward without assigning blame. When making a direct request, stick to the facts. Review past behavior like you're a referee vs. a fan. Artificial harmony is a danger spot for teams and leaders. Setting norms can help to reduce passive-aggressive behavior. Resources Mentioned Getting Along: How to Work with Anyone (Even Difficult People)* by Amy Gallo Interview Notes Download my interview notes in PDF format (free membership required). Related Episodes The Way to Have Conversations That Matter, with Celeste Headlee (episode 344) Four Habits That Derail Listening, with Oscar Trimboli (episode 500) How to Prepare for Conflict, with Amy Gallo (episode 530) The Way to Get People Talking, with Andrew Warner (episode 560) Discover More Activate your free membership for full access to the entire library of interviews since 2011, searchable by topic.

In Part 1 of the Growth Encounter Round Table, we get a chance to learn a bit about all of guest; Keith Gause, , Austin Montgomery, CEO of the Roof Co. and organizer of the event, Zach Sasser, the Young Closer, and Kris Zizzo, Health Coach | Speaker | Pro Athlete. After all these guys got of stage at the Growth Encounter, we pulled them into a room to squeak out a little more value for the people who may not have been able to come to the event. We talk lead generation, sales process, automations and so much more!Key Points: Don't generate leads from on placesBuild your machineQuantity can bring the qualityQualify your leads quicklyGive Quality ServiceAssume the textConnect with the Panel:Austin MontgomeryInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/austinthetexasroofer/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/austin.montgomery.71Website - https://www.theroofcowaco.com/homeKris Zizzo Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kriszizzo/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/kristopherzizzo/Website - https://kriszizzo.com/#Zach SasserInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/sasser21/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/realzachsasserKeith GauseInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/_keithgause_/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TFMoneymentorWebsite -  https://tidelandfinancial.com/

From serving our country in the US Navy, to growing his own businesses, to helping grow empires for investors, Brandon Rooks has built a reputation for not only extreme accountability, but also the attention to detail that motivates investors to work with him again and again. Today, Brandon heads multiple investment funds that seek to both simplify and reduce risk for investors because he knows the ultimate goal in any investment strategy is to simply never lose. By building deals and strategic partnerships nationally and even internationally, he brings incredible value for investors through the most valuable resource possible – relationships.Key Points:Don't Make Excuses, Take ActionIf it was easy everyone would do it  Go above and beyond for every clientGet back to them ASAPAlways deliver to the best of your abilityYou can achieve whatever you set your mind toTake Action on InvestingQuit Reading every damn book ever written and debating for weeks, months or yearsConnect With Brandon:Mobile 913-827-3517 Brandon@RockstarCapitalFund.com https://calendly.com/rockstarcapital/brandonhttps://www.facebook.com/RockstarCapitalDevelopmentGroup/https://www.facebook.com/brandonrooks1/https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-w-rooks-67239211/

We took the time to speak with Luis Venegas about his journey starting with coming from Mexico barely speaking english  to becoming a top sales rep in every company that he has served. Taking those learned skills Luis made the ultimate leap of faith and start Texas Stag Enterprises and the company has become a premier roofing company and solar industry specialists proudly covering Houston, San Antonio, Austin, Dallas, and the Rio Grande area.Key Points:Don't Make ExcusesAny Obstacle Can Be OvercomeBuild Relationships, Keep Relationships Follow Luis and Texas Stag Enterprises: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/txstag/

In today's show, Pancham interviews Bethany LaFlam - managing partner of Premier Law Group PLLC and co-creator of Asherah's Box. Her role in providing legal counseling and strategic matters to clients has helped protect syndicators and passive investors to stay out of legal troubles, a modern-day hero indeed! Following her entrepreneurial desires, she has now launched her own subscription box business and has been managing them since! In this episode, she will showcase her expertise as she shares legal advice and the green and red flags to look out for when investing in a syndication deal! She'll also share her knowledge on the basics of public and private offerings, and what you should know about the Private Placement Memorandum. Listen and enjoy the show!   Quote: “When I started doing PPM for these syndication deals, I'm like “What do you mean there's cash flow?” I am just enamored by this world now and having the law background has provided sort of different color for that.” Timestamped Shownotes: 0:38 - Pancham introduces Bethany to the show 2:47 - Her law career and how she learned about real estate investing  4:33 - Major differences between private and public offerings 10:14 - The 3 main factors to look out for in a syndicated deal 13:52 - Circumstances that limited partners need to be responsible for 16:47 - Rule 506(c) vs. Rule 506(b) offering from an operator's viewpoint 20:09 - Taking the Leap Round 20:09 - Launching her business as her investment outside of Wall Street 24:05 - Her fears when she started her subscription box business 25:10 - Raising funds as her investment that didn't work out 26:00 - Why rookie investors should go and invest right now 26:56 - Platforms where you can contact and connect with Bethany 3 Key Points: Don't invest with an operator who guarantees you positive returns as it's not allowed. As a limited partner, you're protected from those and the liability would go to the operator. It's important to tell potential investors about the potential risks in a deal upfront instead of telling them after they've made their investment. You can't solicit or advertise your deals publicly if you're conducting an offering under Rule 506(b) thus, seeing those offerings in social media is a red flag to look out for. Get in Touch: Bethany LaFlam Email for Legal Advices - bethany@plglp.com Asherah's Box Website - https://asherahsbox.com/ Bethany LaFlam Email for Asherah's Box - bethany@asherahsbox.com Get your free copy of the “Top 6 Reasons To Invest Outside of Wall Street” at https://thegoldcollarinvestor.com/download/ The Gold Collar Investor Club - https://thegoldcollarinvestor.com/club/ Pancham Gupta Email - p@thegoldcollarinvestor.com

Whether it's Christmas dinner with your family or a New Year's Eve celebration, the chaos of the holidays can easily sabotage your weight loss progress. You may be stressed more than normal, or prioritize the needs of guests or family over yourself, and then of course there's just a lot more food and alcohol around! Why, in this episode, your host reminds you there is no reason you can't make healthy choices that will make you feel better about yourself. The choice is always yours. And with Uncomplicating Weight Loss's three tips for the holidays, don't wait until January 1st - choose yourself today!   KEY POINTS: - Don't wait for the New Year to get your health together - Plan your water intake just like your food  - What is the crowding out method? - Honor your hunger fullness scale - Being full versus being satisfied   QUOTABLES: “Commit to yourself that you're going to make decisions that honor your health from here on out regardless of what day it is, what holiday it is, who's visiting you or who you may be visiting.” “The most important thing is to be mindful of how your body feels before, during, and after your meal. It really will come down to you listening to your body and learning the way your body communicates with you.”   PRODUCTS / RESOURCES: Be sure to get on the waitlist for Eva's upcoming weight loss course at eva.fit/waitlist Eva on Instagram @itsevarodriguez - instagram.com/itsevarodriguez Visit Eva's website at eva.fit or uncomplicatingweightloss.com Have any burning questions for Eva? Send them over at eva.fit/question View the episode show notes page at eva.fit/podcast/38         Uncomplicating Weight Loss is edited by Instapodcasts (visit at instapodcasts.com)

Sukhinder Singh Cassidy: Choose Possibility Sukhinder Singh Cassidy is a leading technology executive and entrepreneur, board member, and investor with twenty-five years of experience founding and helping to scale companies, including Google, Amazon, and Yodlee. Most recently, she served as president of StubHub, which thrived under her leadership and sold in 2020 right before the pandemic for $4+ billion. She is the founder and chairman of the Boardlist and has been profiled in Fortune, Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, Business Week, and The New York Times, among others. She has been named one of Elle's Power Women, one of the Most Creative People in Business by Fast Company, and one of the Top 100 People in the Valley by Business Insider. She is the author of Choose Possibility: Take Risks and Thrive (Even When You Fail)*. In this conversation, Sukhinder and I discuss how to handle a transition in a way that works for both you and the organization you're leaving. We discuss the value of proactive communication and clear timelines — plus some of the hidden costs of transitioning poorly. Finally, we made the invitation to consider transitions in the context of your long-term career goals. Key Points Don't leave before you leave. Putting in maximum effort until you're gone protects your reputation and the impact you've worked to achieve. Beware the cost of lingering. You likely know the right timeframe for your departure — use that to frame your transition. Leave opportunity in your wake. Use remaining time to set the team up for success, provide coaching and mentoring, and make it an easier transition for others. Tie up loose ends before you depart. Leave the team an organization in a place you would want to inherit if you were the new leader coming in. Take small steps, middle steps, and big steps. Avoid fixating on the myth of the single choice. Careers come together with many choices, over time. Resources Mentioned Choose Possibility: Take Risks and Thrive (Even When You Fail)* by Sukhinder Singh Cassidy Related Episodes How to Challenge Directly and Care Personally, with Kim Scott (episode 302) The Way to Make Better Decisions, with Annie Duke (episode 499) Making the Case for Your Promotion, with May Busch (episode 526) Discover More Activate your free membership for full access to the entire library of interviews since 2011, searchable by topic.

Key Points: Don't be a “show” Catholic. Check your inner thoughts. Mt24:13- Once again, we don't believe in the false doctrine “Once Saved, Always Saved”, at least not the way many non-Catholic Christians do. We must persevere to the end of our life in our walk with Christ. (Salvation is not at a moment in time early in our lives, though it can start there. Salvation is a lifelong journey-it's important how we complete it.) Everything you have, and everyone you know, on this earth will pass away. All that will remain is your eternal relationship with Christ and those who accept His grace. Be ready! (It's later than you think!) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/catholicbiblestudy/support

In today's show, Pancham interviews Mike Morawski - real estate investment veteran, coach for real estate investors, author of Exit Plan, and founder of My Core Intentions. With over 30 years of real estate investing, his journey has indeed been full of ups and downs. Things, unfortunately, didn't go in Mike's way as his mistakes lead him to wire and mail fraud charges and a 10-year prison sentence. With realizations from a rough wake-up call to his strong mindset, he was able to turn things around which got him to where he is today! Tune in to his story of recovery and triumph as he shares how he came back stronger from all of those unfortunate events! He'll also provide golden nuggets on lessons he learned throughout his experience, the current trends he sees in the market today, and how he manages his business the right way! Listen and enjoy the show!   Quote: “My intention today is to bring a message of hope and inspiration through what I like to say is a great success, loss, and redemption.” Timestamped Shownotes: 1:09 - Pancham introduces Mike to the show 2:54 - Factors that led his successful real estate career to go downhill 12:40 - On going into receivership as a solution to their dilemma 16:32 - Important realizations from his investing failures 21:37 - On current market trends and why investors should not be afraid 24:37 - Why real estate investing is the best hedge against inflation 27:36 - On starting his day with a prayer, workout, and being intentional 30:33 - Taking the Leap Round 30:33 - His first real estate investment in 1987 31:03 - How he overcome his fears when he first invested 31:32 - Building his company as his investment that didn't work out 31:51 - Why investors should do background checks on sponsors 32:29 - How you can contact and get a copy of his book “Exit Plan” 3 Key Points: Don't rush things as the business can be unstable in the long run. Be patient and take your time to learn new things that will benefit you. Be transparent with your investors on the movement of their money as they trusted you with it. Real estate, especially multifamily properties, is a good hedge against inflation because of the economies of scale. Get in Touch: Get a FREE copy of his book “Exit Plan” at mikeatmci@thegoldcollarinvestor.com My Core Intentions Website - https://mycoreintentions.com/ Mike Morawski LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-morawski/ The Gold Collar Investor Club - https://thegoldcollarinvestor.com/club/ Pancham Gupta Email - p@thegoldcollarinvestor.com

We all go through a time where things aren't tappening the way or when we thought they would happen and it feels like the only thing we can do is give up. In this episode Lexi B shares what to do in these times that will keep you in alignment with God's will. Key Points: Don't allow the anxiety of this season to let the enemy sneak in Prayer is a two way street; talk to God but also be ready to listen Get in lockdown mode Continue to build your faith. SWNW Collab https://bit.ly/swnwcollab 

Martial art has its history in combat, so as a company founded by three martial artists, Rule #1 (Don't Die) is fundamental to GMB.  If you die, you don't get to do anything else. It's over. That's the end. It might sound dramatic but self-preservation is key to making any kind of progress. While this seems like a fairly basic and obvious fact, it is one that often falls to the wayside when we start taking on new challenges.In this episode, we talk about how everything comes with a trade-off and how to assess your training in order to not make irreversible decisions.Key Points:Don't Die: It's a metaphor, don't do anything that has lasting or permanent negative implicationsWhat to do Instead: Reassess what you're doing, how you're doing it and whyChallenge Doesn't = Pain: Don't conflate pain with progress, there are many ways to make gainsOur Advice: Examples of avoidable mistakes + two tips to use for any movementIrreversible Decisions: Challenges are good, but don't go past the point of no returnResources: Links to everything mentioned in the podcastThe Future: Help us decide which episodes to record nextSupport the show (https://gmb.io/podcast/)

This is also episode 28 in my 30 episode Prosperity Series because I am determined to help you break free from the mental disease of poverty so you can be the prosperous being you are meant to be. And today we're talking about having the courage to ask for what you want. This is such an interesting topic for me. When my clients join my programs I always ask them, “How much income do you want to create with your spiritual business?” They almost always limit their income and are almost embarrassed to tell me how much money they desire. I believe we've been conditioned to ask for less, because we will be shamed if we ask for more. Am I right? We've been conditioned to feel embarrassed about wanting more, which is crazy because the very mantra of the Universe is MORE. The universe is in a constant mode of expansion. And yet we, as human beings, seem to restrict ourselves, which is why we struggle so much. We're actually going against the overall energy of the Universe. We're trying to restrict ourselves while the universe is trying to expand, and we get out of alignment with what's really supposed to be happening. I want you to take a moment and think about what you really, really want. Not what somebody else wants for you, or what you THINK you should want, but what you REALLY want. Then I want you to think bigger. If you have a dream of having a spiritual center, dream of having five spiritual centers across the country. If you're dreaming of having a million dollar income, dream of having a $10 million dollar income. THINK BIGGER. When we think bigger, the universe meets us there because we're expanding together. For me personally, when I “fail” at something (although I don't see much as a failure, it's all an opportunity to grow and learn), if I step back and look at it, 99% of the time it is because I didn't think big enough. I only asked for a little bit, and because I only asked for a little bit, I only got a little bit. I still crack up when I do that to myself. You need to think bigger. Ask for more. Now you've probably heard me say that, when we ask for more and it feels out of alignment, sometimes we start to talk ourselves out of the thing we want. Let's say you want it to create a $100 million dollar company. That might feel like way out of alignment for you because you can't even picture how it would happen. You might wonder, “How do I do that? Do I want to do that? Do I want that responsibility?” All of your limitations will pop in and create a wobble within yourself, but if that is what you want, then focus on it. And maybe it won't be a $100 million dollar company, maybe it'll be a $50 million company. I know I would personally take either one! So, what is it that you really desire? We spend so much time holding ourselves back or apologizing for what we really want, it's a little insane. Focus on your desire and envision it, because when you can begin to “see” what you want, it's going to come to you. If you connect with Source and hold the vibration long enough, you will see it manifest into the 3D. The reason why people's goals don't show up is because they stop asking for what they desire. They stopped doing their affirmations or prayers or creation statements, whatever you want to call them, they stopped focusing and they gave up. That's why people fail. The only reason why people fail is because they give up on their desire. Because if you continually persisted, you would always hit your goal. Somehow they've conditioned that out of us. They've conditioned us to think that because we failed once it is time to give up. You have to keep moving forward. In fact, there's even a story told by Napoleon Hill where he talks about being three feet away from gold. And I believe in the story he tells about a man who owns a gold mine. He digs for gold, but finds none. He continues and still nothing so he gives up and sells his mine. The new owner continues to dig in the exact same spot as the previous owner and hits the jackpot. The first owner was only 3 feet away from gold. You have to come from the energy of not giving up. You cannot give up on yourself or your prosperity. Keep moving forward constantly and do not be afraid to ask for what you want. Ask for it! The Universe is here to deliver it. And if you have nay-sayers around you that say you shouldn't want that much, know it is time to use discernment and keep your dreams to yourself. They are coming from a place of scarcity and a belief that if you “have” then someone else must “not have”. Which is ridiculous. If you've been listening to this entire prosperity series, you know money is energy that we can all tap into. It's right there for each of us to receive. In fact, it's flying right in front of us in the ether. Constantly. All we have to do is get into vibrational alignment and tap into it. One of the greatest gifts that we can give this planet is to be as prosperous as possible. Ask for the big things and create the big things so that we can be an inspiration. One of my clients said it best, we become distribution centers for abundance. We get to take the abundance that we create and pass it back out into the world. Be a pillar of light and show people they can do this too. Stand as an example and people are going to look up to you and want to know how you did it. You will be an inspiration for all. That is our job. Think as big as possible so you can be an inspiration for all. The only way we're really ever going to get rid of poverty on this planet is if everyone shifts their beliefs, their mindset around money. If everyone could open their minds and understand that they create their reality and that they get to tap into this amazingness that we call God, Infinite Intelligence, Source, to shift their lives, then that would be incredible. Part of your job is to pass this message along. Pass it along by being the example of the person who thought really big and accomplished their dreams. That's what this is all about. I hope this inspired you to think bigger. I love to hear how you are going to be thinking bigger. Take a picture of this podcast, posted out in social media, tag me and I will come on by and say “Hi”. We have two more episodes left in this prosperity series. You're not going to want to miss them. Make sure you subscribe to this podcast and if you like what you're hearing leave a review. I'll catch you in the next episode. Key Points: Don't be afraid to ask the Universe for what you want Think BIGGER If you aren't succeeding at something, it is probably because you aren't thinking big enough Resources: Download a FREE copy of my international bestselling book Are You A Spiritual Entrepreneur? here: https://kimberlymaskaspiritualbiz.com/freeayasebook I invite you to join my free Facebook Group, Spiritual Biz Success, where you can get all of your spiritual business questions answered: https://www.facebook.com/groups/spiritualbizsuccess Ready to step out and shift consciousness on this planet with your spiritual gifts? Watch my free masterclass to discover the 5 Shifts My Spiritual Coaching Clients are Using to Create 6-Figure Spiritual Businesses. Watch it here: www.spiritualbizsuccess.com   Credits: MUSIC PROVIDED BY: Happy Life by Fredji SC: https://soundcloud.com/fredjimusic FB: https://www.facebook.com/fredjimusic/ Promoted by MrSnooze https://youtu.be/rhV_DIoebmU  

OVERVIEW: Jason A. Duprat, Entrepreneur, Healthcare Practitioner and Host of the Healthcare Entrepreneur Academy podcast chats with Dr. Lynette Charity, MD, anesthesiologist and keynote speaker. Dr. Charity shares her own struggles with fatigue and depression after a long career in private practice. She gives advice on how to continuously pivot your career and the value of coaching as you make these shifts.    EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Dr. Charity was one of the first African Americans to attend a white high school in Virginia. She was also a first generation college student and went on to become a doctor.  Her goal was family practice. She did an externship in anesthesiology and went into OB and Neuro anesthesia. She was an Army captain and eventually joined a private practice. Dr. Charity’s motto: adapt your career to the times.  She knew medicine was her calling. She also knew it wasn’t supposed to kill you. Her coping mechanisms were uprooted and her depression blew up.  After forty years as a private practitioner, Dr. Charity was fatigued and frustrated. As a result, she became a standup comedian talking about anesthesiologist comedy, what it’s like being a black female and depression.  Dr. Charity believes it’s cathartic to share self-deprecating humor and to realize the world is okay if you can laugh. She began giving TED talks to let physicians know about the realities of depression and having suicidal thoughts.  Physicians are not exempt from suicidal ideation. Dr. Charity shares how hearing her mother’s voice in her head broke her cycle of depression. As you make transitions from healthcare into other arenas, you need coaching to learn from others who went before you. Coaching is key to anything you want to do.  As budding entrepreneurs, figure out what you can do, get coaching and understand the business aspect. From comedy, Dr Charity transitioned to public and keynote speaking. Her advice is to put yourself out there. Have a good website, a demo reel showing what your niche is and a message that resonates with people. She started with a boutique speaking bureau and learned the business of public speaking. During COVID, Dr. Charity has transitioned to podcast interviews and virtual presentations.  Bring your passions to light. Don’t be a slave to the bedside. Access credibility by sharing knowledge.  Learn what your message is, put it in a format that’s understandable, add some humor, and tell a story about yourself.    Dr. Charity talks about her book “Seven Strategies to Become a Healthier, Happier Healer” as she advises people to move out of their own way and to navigate far away from the naysayers.   3 KEY POINTS: Don’t listen to the voices in your head and get help for yourself—only then can you dedicate yourself to helping others. Investing in coaching, gaining confidence and marketing yourself are keys to being a successful entrepreneur. There are so many other things out there you can do if you’re feeling burned out, unhappy and unfulfilled.   TWEETABLE QUOTES: “[If you need help], go get it. We can’t help anyone if we are dead.” - Dr. Lynette Charity   “Nobody speaks like you do.” - Dr. Lynette Charity   RESOURCES: Dr. Charity’s website: https://drcharityspeaks.com/ Dr. Charity’s on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keynotecharity/ Dr. Charity on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/public-speaker-physician #HealthcareEntrepreneurAcademy #healthcare #entrepreneur #entrepreneurship #privatepractice #depression #standupcomedy #keynotespeaking #publicspeaking #coaching

In today's episode, Pancham interviews Ted Greene - an investor relations manager at Spartan Investors. Ted definitely knows the ins and outs of the industry as he has been an investment adviser for 24 years. After managing bond portfolios, he steps up his game as he recently transferred to dealing with portfolios in private investments with Spartan Investors! In this episode, listen as Ted will share everything that he learned from his years of experience! He will share key pieces of information he got from his journey and why he transitioned to handling private investments portfolio. You'll get tons of value from this show as he will also share his formula when investing with examples that could help you - a rookie investor - understand deals more! Listen and enjoy the show! Quote: ”I think the biggest lesson that I learned in 24 years of Wall Street is to not look in the rearview mirror and extrapolate that going forward with the assumption ‘This is how it always is.'” Timestamped Shownotes: 1:50 - Pancham introduces Ted to the show 2:42 - His financial advisor experiences throughout the years 5:08 - Why you shouldn't look at past trends when building your portfolio 7:53 - Diversifying your portfolio by strategically investing 14:07 - How he calculates for self-storage deals 23:58 - Their recession-resistant strategy amidst the pandemic 25:11 - How his analogy of boulders, rocks, and sand contributed to his success 28:36 - Taking the Leap Round 28:36 - Why his 1st investment didn't go as expected 31:26 - Fears he overcame when investing 32:44 - Why investors shouldn't hesitate to ask questions 35:36 - Ted's contact information 3 Key Points: Don't look at the past market trends and assume that it will always continue that way. Don't invest in only one deal. Diversify your portfolio by investing in small amounts in various industries. Compute how much will be the increase in an asset and its net operating income to identify a good deal. Get in Touch: Spartan Investors Website - https://spartan-investors.com/ Ted Greene LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ted-greene-dontbeafraid/ Spartan Investors Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/spartanhomebuyers The Gold Collar Investor Club  - https://thegoldcollarinvestor.com/club/ Pancham Gupta Email - p@thegoldcollarinvestor.com

It’s very important to take down your open house signs at the end of the day. Why? Just ask Kevin Hultgren, an agent for Real Estate One in Southgate, Michigan. Listen in to hear Kevin share what happened, what he learned, and what consumers can do to get the best agent for the job in this crazy market.  Please subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or in the Podcasts App on your phone, and never miss a beat from Leigh by visiting https://leighbrown.com. If you’re tired of doing real estate alone, enroll in  Leigh Brown University and be sure to use your special “CSIRE” discount code at checkout for $10 off your subscription. Time Stamped Show Notes: 01:30 - Introducing Kevin, an agent for Real Estate One in Southgate, Michigan; they are the largest broker in the state of Michigan 02:45 - The real estate supply and demand; it’s crazy and exciting right now, but you need a professional to get an offer accepted 04:10 - Kevin’s CSIRE story 04:20 - They had an open house; he left the sign out afterward and it was up all week 04:35 - The following Saturday, someone walked in through the seller’s front door as he was getting out of the shower; Kevin was mortified and embarrassed 06:50 - The lessons 07:15 - The listing agent smoothed things over for him before he even knew about it 07:40 - Now he has a checklist and makes sure he has all the materials he needs  09:25 - Respect the seller’s space if you’re touring their home 10:05 - Tips for consumers 10:10 - Ask your agent what they use for a checklist and to manage details 11:00 - Don’t expect perfect, expect real 11:35 - Know that you are working with a human; choose a professional who knows what they are doing 12:45 - State programs for first time home buyers 13:05 - Private and public support for first-time buyers is a great thing; he recently helped a 22-year-old client buy his first home 15:05 - How to reach Kevin: email kevingetsresults247@gmail.com or call (734)642-8635 3 Key Points Don’t forget to take the “Open House” signs down!  Respect that someone still lives there if you’re touring a house.  Keep track of the details.

Hi Dreamers and Doers! We believe you are NEVER too young to be a dreamer and NEVER too young to do your dream. This week's episode is with Elle Shroyer. Let's meet our Dreamer and Doer! With a background in global missions and educational program management Elle is passionate about exploring other cultures and discovering new ways to think about things. More than anything, Elle enjoys meeting new people. She loves to listen and ask questions to inquire about hopes and dreams, and working with people to establish the steps to achieve their goals. Key Points: - Don't stop talking about what you love. - Make time to dream. - Take time to pause and rest to refresh yourself. For more, visit our show notes at https://loveworksleadership.blog/2020/12/04/episode-36-dreams-in-action-with-elle-shroyer/.

Hi Dreamers and Doers! We believe you are NEVER too young to be a dreamer and NEVER too young to do your dream. This week's episode is with Keagan Henson. Let's meet our Dreamer and Doer! Keagan is a seasoned and passionate creator, entrepreneur living by the motto BEE a LIGHT, former insurance agency owner, and hands-on leader specializing in being a bright example of resiliency, quality, energy, and value; dedicated to integrity and commitment; steadfast believer in the insurance agent model and serving the underserved market to give them the opportunity to win! Key Points: -Don't let others tell you what to experience. Choose your experiences. - Sometimes you have to give up good things to find the great things. - Ask questions to help you choose the right path to take in life. For more, visit our show notes at https://loveworksleadership.blog/2020/11/27/episode-35-finding-your-dreams-with-keagan-henson/.

Hi Dreamers and Doers! We believe you are NEVER too young to be a dreamer and NEVER too young to do your dream. This week's episode is with Laura Aufleger. Let's meet our Dreamer and Doer! Although she is currently the President of OnCue, Laura Griffith Aufleger started by working at one of the stores at age 15. Laura received the Top Women in Convenience Award, was named 40 under 40 Leaders to Watch by Convenience Stores Decisions and was named a 2020 Achiever's Under 40 by the Journal Record. Key Points: - Don't dismiss regular life tasks. Take the opportunity in front of you to learn new skill sets! - You can still be generous in the business world. - You can make a difference no matter your career. For more, visit our show notes at https://loveworksleadership.blog/2020/11/13/episode-33-finding-opportunities-in-the-little-things-with-laura-aufleger/.

Behind the Curtain- Is Instagram a Good Platform for the Enneagram?    In the 69th episode of Enneagram & Coffee, host Sarajane Case talks about Instagram, if it is a good platform for Enneagram in line with her purpose. Listen as she also talks more about self-care.     Episode Highlights:    Sarajane is in her office with the doors open, and birds are singing outside.  Sarajane talks about how she dealt with guilt after two weeks of being sick, thinking that she may have neglected something by not listening to her body.  Her sickness made her think a lot about how people don't listen to their bodies.  Neglect creates cravings, and cravings come from restrictions.  People are supposed to feel good, and if they don't, then maybe something is being neglected. The fear of being undisciplined and distrust of self are causes of self-care neglect.  Unlearn the idea that we should not trust our needs. Even in the workplace, have that moment to take a break.  Host remembers when she was in college working on a busy coffee shop that was understaffed, where she freaked out and cried at the back as a flood of people came in while she was physically, emotionally, and mentally exhausted.  Sarajane talks about her day off and a day of full media silence.  Sarajane kind of questions the ability to use the enneagram on Instagram since it is hard to synthesize the information into tiny boxes.  Enneagram is so deep, and it is so sacred to a lot of people, and it is so personal that a lot of us had a hard time accepting any variations of it.  Some people are not going farther in the enneagram, and don't even know what enneagram is, who are followers, forming their understanding off of it.  Sarajane's deep purpose is to help people find their balance between self-acceptance and productivity. The enneagram enhances the balance between self-care and productivity.  Sarajane is struggling with this format, as she's not confident that enneagram and coffee have its stance on Instagram. Sarajane confidently believes that the podcast has its stand. Sarajane is in a constant conflict whether she's posting these things when she is not confident.  Sarajane opted to choose her purpose over followers.  Sarajane focuses on the impact that she's making in the lives of her followers. Sarajane wants to make sure that that time of her followers is valued, not just in production but in intent. 3 Key Points: Don't sacrifice self-care for discipline or discipline for self-care as they can co-exist.  Be reminded that followers as a human being with beating hearts and souls, giving their time and attention. Always choose your purpose over half a million of followers.    Tweetable Quotes:   "In American culture, we are very much like trained not to trust ourselves, not listen to our instincts."- Sarajane Case "Cravings are the byproduct of the restrictions, and not the other way around."- Sarajane Case "Our obsession with foods comes from the restrictions that we do."- Sarajane Case " Moderation is okay."- Sarajane Case "Cold viruses don't care what time you wake up in the morning, that's not how Science works." - Sarajane Case "Self-neglect is ingrained in most of us."- Sarajane Case "My deep purpose is to help people find their balance between self-acceptance and productivity."- Sarajane Case Resources Mentioned:   Sarajane Case Instagram

Repeat after me: Always get a signed contract. Why? ‘Cause if it ain’t in writing, it didn’t happen! Trevor Mauch, the CEO of Carrot, learned this the hard way after seeing his father lose big money on a handshake deal. Listen in to hear what Trevor learned about contracts and insurance, and learn the tools he uses to stay inspired, energized, and pushing forward with gratitude every day.  Please subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or in the Podcasts App on your phone, and never miss a beat from Leigh by visiting leighbrown.com. If you’re tired of doing real estate alone, enroll in  Leigh Brown University and be sure to use your special “CSIRE” discount code at checkout for $10 off your subscription. Time Stamped Show Notes 00:45 - Introducing Trevor, the CEO of Carrot and an online marketing expert for real estate investors and agents who lives in Roseburg, Oregon 01:30 - He started investing as a college student; he’s a buy and hold investor and usually invests in rural places and places he has lived 03:40 - The hardest thing about the first property investment 04:00 - He was worried about not being taken seriously and couldn’t get a loan because he was young and didn’t have credit 04:50 - He realized that other people had done it before, so he figured out that there must be a way; he had to get over limiting beliefs  5:50 - He’s good at building businesses and has picked up properties every 2-3 years or so 06:30 - The vacation rental market and COVID 6:33 - Mid-April cancellations were happening at a fast pace, but now his vacation rentals are getting booked up faster than ever; it may be the best year yet 06:45 - He has commercial buildings, too, and wants to be a part of changing their downtown from the inside out 08:00 - Trevor’s CSIRE story 08:12 - His dad’s deal in Klamath Falls, OR was for a historical building, an old Ford auto dealership from the 1930s; it was Egyptian themed 8:40 - His dad tried to make it an event center; it was a handshake deal with no contract 09:05 - Within 6 months, the business partner filed that he had no claim of ownership for the property, and a snowstorm hit and destroyed ⅔ of the property 09:36 - HIs dad had put in a few hundred thousand dollars at that point and ended up losing the property 09:50 - The lesson 09:55 - No matter how smart you are, or how much you trust your business partner, always get a contract signed 10:55 - Get insurance and make sure the appropriate names are on the policy 11:40 - Roseburg, OR; an amazing gem with two rivers running through the town 12:20 - They have lots of outdoor activities like fly fishing and cycling, and have about 35 wineries 12:50 - The Vision Story 13:05 - Trevor does a Vision Story where he envisions everything he wants to experience in the future 13:35 - He gets excited about his own story; ten years ago he imagined the exact home and view he enjoys now 15:10 - He reads his vision story on a quarterly basis so he can get to where he wants to go 17:00 - On gratefulness 17:25 - His previous companies didn’t energize him and he didn’t feel grateful for what he had 17:45 - He created the Energy Audit to determine what’s giving and taking energy in his life 19:00 - He can then determine what to delegate and what to spend more time doing; this is inspired by Dan Sullivan’s Strategic Coach tools 21:03 - How to reach Trevor; go to Carrot, check out his podcast CarrotCast, and find him on Facebook 3 Key Points Don’t let limiting beliefs stop you from having a big vision. Set a timeline for your goals.  Get contracts!

Get your merch & FREE ticket here https://linktr.ee/godplusgirl Sometimes it's the things we are most comfortable with that hinder us from reaching our full purpose. In this week's episode, we listen in on another popular replay where Lexi B discusses how coming out (our being forced) of your comfort zone can be your biggest blessing. Key Points -Don't get discouraged, the full vision comes w work & obedience -Transformation is your job -You can conquer any change w faith the side of a mustard seed

Never underestimate the power of relationships. Casanova Brooks, a real estate agent, investor, speaker, and CEO, has learned this lesson firsthand — time and time again. Honesty, integrity, and true connection have always been Casanova’s MO, and it has paid off exponentially. Listen in to learn what real estate has done for Casanova’s life and how you, too, can find what makes you come alive.  Please subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or in the Podcasts App on your phone, and never miss a beat from Leigh by visiting leighbrown.com. If you’re tired of doing real estate alone, enroll in Leigh Brown University and be sure to use your special “CSIRE” discount code at checkout for $10 off your subscription. Time Stamped Show Notes 02:30 – Introducing Casanova, a relationship-builder in Omaha, Nebraska who was raised by two strong women 03:25 - He’s no stranger to adversity; he lost his mom, his job, and his home in two weeks 04:20 - He got his real estate license and did 46 deals in 9 months; he got Rookie of the Year in Omaha 06:30 – On how he made it 06:45 - He built relationships and leveraged social media; he got any knowledge he could  08:15 - Real estate is his “what’ and “how” but it’s not his “why”; the value is in the people 09:25 - Find what makes you come alive 10:20 – On investment properties 10:40 - He got into real estate investing by coming across a YouTube video where a man said to, “Be the lord of your land.” 12:45 - He got his license to help others buy and sell property, then he figured he could buy his own investment properties and design his own life 13:50 - He buys in Omaha but is open to investing in other areas 16:00 – Casanova’s CSIRE story 16:20 - Something crazy about Omaha is the sportsmanship in CWS 20:35 - The power of relationships; a woman was always a big supporter and connected him to a woman at her church 22:13 - Wholesalers had tried to get her to sell with them; he connected with the woman and guessed it would be $15,000 23:00 - She said she got offers for $25,000; it gets done and a day or two later she calls back 23:30 - She asked if he would buy the property from her; he offered $8,000 knowing the other offers were $25,000 24:15 - The woman sold it to him, he put $31,000 into it, and now it’s worth $103,000 and he rents it out for $900/month (see the video here) 25:30 - There was no game or snakey language; that’s why the lady trusted him and went with him 26:10 - Build the relationship first then make the ask 29:25 – On your “WHY” 29:40 - Your business, and the way you do business, reflects your “WHY” 30:25 - It’s about who knows you, not just who you know 33:50 – How to reach Casanova: his website, his podcast site, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn 3 Key Points Don’t take anything for granted. When it’s no longer fun, be done.  Build relational capital.

Want to know why you don’t screw with the Upper Peninsula? Stephanie Jones, a REALTOR® from the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, will tell you a story about a company that brushed them off the map (and how many beers it took to make amends). She’ll also share a crazy story that involves the Ted Nugent, internet trolls, and an important lesson in loving everyone, even if you don’t agree with them. Listen in to hear about Stephanie’s easiest sale ever and what can make or break a real estate deal.  Please subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or in the Podcasts App on your phone, and never miss a beat from Leigh by visiting leighbrown.com. If you’re tired of doing real estate alone, enroll in Leigh Brown University and be sure to use your special “CSIRE” discount code at checkout for $10 off your subscription. Time Stamped Show Notes 01:30 – Introducing Stephanie, a REALTOR® from the Upper Peninsula of Michigan 03:25 - The Upper Peninsula is incorrectly placed or omitted from maps all the time; TickPick got it wrong and their rating plummeted online when they brushed it off 04:40 - The owner, Brett Goldberg, was told he could redeem himself by going to the U.P. and doing some classic U.P. things 06:20 - He bought 1,000 beers for people there and now has a lecture about how you can’t screw with the U.P. 07:05 – Stephanie’s CSIRE story 08:30 - They had a lieutenant governor running for office in Michigan who used to work in the Grand Rapid Association of REALTORS® 09:32 - She was going to do a rally and class for REALTORS® in Marquette and Stephanie was able to participate; Stephanie got to hang out with Ted Nugent 11:15 - Trolls on social media put him on par with Hitler and people were shaming Stephanie on social media for posting a picture with him 12:40 - This is something that’s wrong with the world today; you don’t have to agree with everyone but you can love all 13:30 – The Lesson 13:40 - If you don’t like what someone has to say, keep scrolling; keep your mind open to new and different opinions  15:40 - “Bless your heart” has a different meaning in the South 19:00 - Take good photos; her easiest sale was made simply by adding better pictures 21:30 - Listen to your clients and get their approval on photos; an apprenticeship period would help new agents 22:20 – How to reach Stephanie: her website 23:00 - You can AirB&B in Marquette 3 Key Points Don’t screw with the Upper Peninsula!  Listen to every opinion, then make your own.  Continue having conversations. Somebody is always listening. 

Is your money working hard, or hardly working? Brett Swarts, the founder of Capital Gains Tax Solutions, shares the strategies and solutions he uses to free his clients from feeling trapped by capital gains tax. He shares some examples, reveals how it works, explains why it’s totally legal, and changes the way you’ll look at trusts, taxes, and investing forever. Listen in to hear Brett’s advice on what to do during this tough time in the market - and get a glimpse into what can be done to build and preserve your wealth for years to come.  Please subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or in the Podcasts App on your phone, and never miss a beat from Leigh by visiting leighbrown.com. If you’re tired of doing real estate alone, enroll in  Leigh Brown University and be sure to use your special “CSIRE” discount code at checkout for $10 off your subscription. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:40 – Introducing Brett who, at a young age, helped his father with real estate buying, selling, and building residential properties in the Bay area 01:10 - He later learned about real estate investing and fell in love with helping people find real estate investment solutions 01:45 - When the 2008 crisis hit, he set out on a journey to help his family and friends escape feeling trapped by capital gains tax 02:05 - Now he educates about the 1031 tax-free exchange and the capital gains solutions people can use 03:50 - The issue is taking on too much “dumb” debt 03:50 - During this time, you want liquidity and diversification; you don’t want to buy a property just to buy, you want to wait until you can buy for a lower price 04:10 - The 1031 can sometimes force people to buy high and buy something of equal or greater value, which means equal or greater debt 04:20 - A gentleman in Georgia who just closed moved his funds to a deferred sales trust to protect his wealth and see what pans out with the pandemic 05:15 - Don’t overpay for a property just to pay less tax 06:00 - Advice Brett gives to his clients when emotions are running high 06:25 - Build a team around you of people that have your best interest in mind that can help guide you 06:55 - Have a tax-deferred optimal-timing wealth plan, diversify, take on more reserves, and maybe sell a property that still has its value 07:30 - Move into a strategy of preservation; the largest wealth transfer in the history of the U.S. is coming because of baby boomers 08:50 - They want to fund their retirement, travel, release liabilities, and get rid of debt but they’re faced with a capital gains tax 09:10 - A deferred-sale trust could be a way to work around that, diversify, and get liquid 10:00 - You need to know your vision, state in life, and goals to set up a plan that works for you; the people you work with need to provide more value than ever 11:15 - Trade illiquid assets and turn them into liquid ones, and do it all tax-deferred 11:30 - More on the deferred trust 11:35 - It’s through tax code IRC 453, which is also known as an installment sale, a seller carryback; their version is through IRC 1031, which has timing restrictions 12:00 - Most notes go for ten years, can be renewed, and can be passed to your kids inside a living trust, remaining tax-deferred 12:30 - You can buy a new property with those funds, still tax-deferred 13:14 - Their average client 13:15 - Their average deal is $2.6 Milion and they defer around $400,000-500,000 in liability; their minimum is $500,000 of proceeds and $100,000 in tax liability 14:50 - As an agent, remind your clients that they don’t have to plow through all they have and more into their next home 15:20 - These deferred sales trust solutions work for many things, including businesses and even horses  17:30 - A hypothetical 17:50 - If someone sells an asset for $1.9 Million, pays off all their debt, and puts about $800,000 into the trust; now, it can be invested into whatever, whenever 18:12 - The only limitation is that 20% of it must stay liquid; funds are directed from the trust directly to the real estate asset 18:50 - How ownership works within the trust 19:30 - You own it within a JV partnership with the trust so you get a brand new depreciation schedule; you can form an LLC and partner with the trust 20:40 - The trust acts as a silent partner; you can have one trust with multiple notes 23:15 - How to contact Brett: The Capital Gains Tax Solutions podcast, YouTube channel, and website - and be sure to grab their free guide on the site 3 Key Points Don’t overpay for a property just because you want to pay less tax.  Human nature is to buy high and sell low because you let your emotions overrun you.  It’s complicated: Get a professional to help you navigate tax solutions.

Stephan Spencer, an author, speaker, consultant, podcast host, founder of Netconcepts, and leading expert in Search Engine Optimization (SEO), is an optimization pro – in all areas of life. He shares why being experimental, comfortable with uncertainty, and willing to put yourself out there is key to success, and proves it with his own story. Stephan explores the value of SEO and he explains why he sees it as the “operating system of the internet”. Listen in to learn what SEO can do for you and your business, what to watch out for, and why it’s an asset – and hear why SEO is like a chess game where you can move your opponent’s pieces, too. 3 Key Points Don’t be afraid to put yourself out there! Distinctions make a difference and everything is an experiment. Be comfortable with uncertainty in SEO and life. Contact/Resources Primed Mind – Elliot’s Mindset Coaching App Stephan’s Website Marketing Speak Podcast Get Yourself Optimized Podcast A Free 15-Minute Consultation

Zander Fryer, best-selling author, internationally renowned speaker, and world traveler, is more than just a corporate dropout. After quitting his successful corporate career at age 27, Zander launched his company, High Impact Coaching, to inspire and empower entrepreneurs to build successful businesses while adding value to the world. From ZERO to 6 figures in 3 months and 7 figures in 12, his trainings now impact over 50,000 people in 22 different countries and at more than 300 organizations. Episode Highlights: Zander talks about originally training to become an engineer and the leadership lessons he learned in ROTC. Hear the importance of not making fear-based decisions. Travis and Zander discuss the limiting mindsets that many entrepreneurs have surrounding money and personal development. 3 Key Points: Don't make decisions rooted in fear. Time is the ultimate asset. Money is not. Mentorships are everything. Tweetable Quotes: “Entrepreneurship is literally the business of solving problems." "We get really comfortable in the hell that we know." Resources Mentioned: zanderfryer.com (zanderfryer.com) instagram.com/@zanderfryer (instagram.com/@zanderfryer) zander@zanderfryer.com (mailto:zander@zanderfryer.com) Visit Travis’ website at travischappell.com (https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com) Join the Build Your Network Facebook group travischappell.com/group (https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com/group) If you want to amplify your network... For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy (https://www.acast.com/privacy)

Jason Hartman® has been involved in several thousand real estate transactions and has owned income properties in 11 states and 17 cities. His company, Platinum Properties Investor Network, Inc. helps people achieve The American Dream of financial freedom by purchasing income property in prudent markets nationwide. Jason’s Complete Solution for Real Estate Investors™ is a comprehensive system providing real estate investors with education, research, resources and technology to deal with all areas of their income property investment needs. Episode Highlights: Learn why and how you should begin investing in real estate. Discover why you should have multiple forms of income and investment types. 3 Key Points: Don’t have all your eggs in one basket as an entrepreneur. Unless you’re an insider, you’re far less likely to see return on stocks than real estate. Podcasting is phenomenal as both a lead magnet and networking tool. Tweetable Quotes: “I think Wall Street does a fantastic job of separating people from their money.” “Not only is my podcast a great lead magnet, it’s great for networking with guests as well.” “The reason I love income property is that it’s a multi-dimensional asset class.” Resources Mentioned: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/creating-wealth-real-estate-investing-with-jason-hartman/id216013968 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/creating-wealth-real-estate-investing-with-jason-hartman/id216013968) https://www.jasonhartman.com/ (https://www.jasonhartman.com/) Visit Travis’ website at travischappell.com (https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com) Join the Build Your Network Facebook group travischappell.com/group (https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com/group) If you want to amplify your network... For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy (https://www.acast.com/privacy)

Heather is an advocate for women's empowerment and domestic violence prevention. Her career in law enforcement led her down a path of learning how to help women go from surviving in life to thriving after the traumatic experience of domestic violence. This led Heather to begin the non-profit, Surviving to Thriving, Atl, which provides a long-term sustainability program for individuals that want to thrive in life after surviving domestic abuse.  Episode Highlights: Heather shares about growing up with artistic interests. Travis and Heather discuss her time as a law enforcement offer and what led her to eventually choose a different path. Hear practical tips to help put an end to domestic violence. 3 Key Points: Don’t fall for the “sunken cost” fallacy. It’s never too late to change your path. Have an escape plan, that plan will keep you safe. Have the knowledge you need to keep credibility with who you know. Resources Mentioned: Heather.knight@tothriving.com (Heather.knight@tothriving.com) https://www.tothriving.org/ (https://www.tothriving.org/) Visit Travis’ website at travischappell.com (https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com) Join the Build Your Network Facebook group travischappell.com/group (https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com/group) If you want to amplify your network... For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy (https://www.acast.com/privacy)

Mike Young is the founder of The Makeover Master, host of the top-rated “Made Over Podcast”, author of "Made Over: How To Create A Powerful Brand That Will Transform Your Business & Save Your Life", and a seasoned entrepreneur. Mike is the creator of the “Starter Pack Makeover Business System”, as part of what he considers his life’s work and duty to help others avoid the hellish 8.5 years of debt, pain and growing pains (and $200,000+) he spent buying every book and course he could afford, traveling to every seminar and event imaginable trying to get his business to work. Episode Highlights: Mike and Travis discuss how you can find the courage to change your path. Travis explains why there is no such thing as a "safe route." Mike explains how he rebuilt after making some massive mistakes early on. 3 Key Points: Don't stay on a path that's taking you where you don't want to go. Nothing is ever safe. There is no such thing as too much self-investment. Tweetable Quotes: Only hire people who have done what you’re wanting to do and done it successfully. All business happens through people. The fastest way to have your business succeed is to help people solve a specific problem with your specific solution and charge them money that they’re glad to give you for that solution. Sometimes I’m not the best solution. Resources Mentioned: themakeovermaster.com (http://themakeovermaster.com/) https://www.instagram.com/mikeyoungmakeovers/ (https://www.instagram.com/mikeyoungmakeovers/) https://www.facebook.com/mikeyoungmakeovers.biz/ (https://www.facebook.com/mikeyoungmakeovers.biz/) https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeyoungmakeovers/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeyoungmakeovers/) Visit Travis’ website at travischappell.com (https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com) Join the Build Your Network Facebook group travischappell.com/group (https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com/group) If you want to amplify your network... For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy (https://www.acast.com/privacy)

Tim Guest is the President-elect of the Canadian Nurses Association.  Tim is a Registered Nurse with a BScN from the University of Alberta and a Master of Business Administration in Executive Management with Specialization in Leadership from Royal Roads University.  Tim has over 28 years of experience in the Canadian health care system, from clinician to senior executive, in Alberta and Nova Scotia including rural, urban and academic/tertiary settings.  Tim’s portfolios have included program responsibility for Medicine, Emergency, Critical Care, Trauma, Ambulatory Care, Surgical Services, Pathology/Laboratory, Endoscopy, Diagnostic Imaging, Mental Health, Maternal/Child services, Rehabilitation, Pastoral Care, Home Care and Population health, and access and flow. Tim is an accreditation surveyor with Accreditation Canada. He has also been a board member of the College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta, and College of Registered Nurses of Nova Scotia, and has an adjunct appointment with the Dalhousie University School of Nursing. Episode Highlights We start by talking about Tim’s nursing journey which began in small town rural Alberta and took him places he couldn’t have imagined before exploring: The difference in the experience and trajectory of being a male in a primarily female dominated industry How to navigate career changes outside of your control (layoffs, position eliminations) What everyday leadership actually looks like A plan of action in nurses seeking national or provincial leadership roles Ways to be political engaged as a nurse How to shake the “Just a Nurse: mentality What issues or social justice platforms nurses can collectively put their voices behind   Key Points Don’t back away from a challenge There’s never going to be a perfect time Grab hold of what fundamentally moves you and use it as a catalyst to get you involved with the world

Dr. Fox is a Hollywood veteran who has appeared on a variety of programs, including ABC's "One Life to Live," Talk Soup, The Nashville Network, Resorts Networks, and The Golf Channel. Dr. Fox was the creative engine behind "Beat the Bogey Man", the first golf show in public broadcasting history, and has also been featured on "The DewSweepers" and "Speaking of Golf" radio programs on the Sirius/XM's PGA Tour Network. Dr. Fox holds doctorates in both psychology and clinical hypnotherapy and is a highly regarded public speaker. To date, Dr. Fox has made over six thousand public appearances and lectured over one million people. He is also a renowned psychological sports coach. In 2007, Dr. Fox co-founded MindFox Productions to create groundbreaking, impactive entertainment. Designed to reach worldwide audiences, recent credits include "The Fab Four - The Ultimate Tribute" (PBS 2012), Ethan Bortnick and His Musical Time Machine (2010), and "Michael Londra's - Beyond Celtic" (2011), for which MindFox earned Telly Awards for "Best Lighting", "Best Set", and "People's Choice". Upcoming projects include three reality programs (2013), a new, original web series, and a full-length feature film (in production) scheduled for theatrical release in early 2013. Dr. Fox is the author of two books, including Get Psyched: The Secrets to Lower Golf Scores, and can be seen as the host of "Get Psyched", "10 Questions", and "Kings of the Short Game." Episode Highlights: Travis Fox shares why he chose to end his golfing career Find out how you can discover the path you want to actually follow. Hear the key lessons Travis learned by raising a son with autism. Discover how to help yourself without feeling selfish. 3 Key Points: Don't wait to do the things that you actually want to do. Develop yourself before trying to be an expert to others. Vulnerability is not a weakness.   Tweetable Quotes: “There is no such thing as saving for a rainy day – live now.” The question is, “If I only had 30 days to live, what the f would I be doing?” “Have the courage to get out of your head and follow your heart.” Resources Mentioned: UnifyUsa.com (https://player.captivate.fm/UnifyUsa.com) Visit Travis’ website at travischappell.com (https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com) Join the Build Your Network Facebook group travischappell.com/group (https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com/group) If you want to amplify your network through podcasting apply at travischappell.com/makemypodcast (https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com/makemypodcast) Leave a rating and review for the Build Your Network Podcast on iTunes (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/build-your-network/id1268488944) Join the BYN Inner Circle byninnercircle.com (https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/byninnercircle.com)

Park Howell, founder of the Business of Story platform, is a trusted brand story strategist, sought-after speaker on story marketing, and is the professor of storytelling in the Executive Masters of Sustainability Leadership at Arizona State University. He has helped international brands, including Coca Cola, Beyer Pharmaceutical, Cummins Diesel, American Express, and United States Air Force craft and tell compelling stories that sell. Follow Park on Twitter at @ParkHowell and The Business of Story at @businessofstory. He can also be found on LinkedIn and at BusinessOfStory.com.   See Park Speak at Social Media Marketing World 2017 in San Diego Buy tickets at: bit.ly/md1_smmw17 Buy virtual tickets at: bit.ly/md2_smmw17   You'll Learn: Why Park pivoted from a 20+ year career in advertising to focus solely on his brand storytelling platform Business of Story. The epiphany Park had when he realized he had bought into the wrong story and what he did about it. Why Park believes storytelling is timeless, regardless of technology. The key ingredients that make up a compelling story.    3 Key Points: Don't live into anybody else's story but your own. Content marketing that doesn't tell a story that truly connects with people misses the point. Share a human experience in the business point you are trying to make within your copy.   Resources Mention: Park's platform: http://businessofstory.com/ Book: The Master Switch by Tim Wu Book: The Circle by Dave Eggers   Killer Resources: Ready to go pro but aren't sure if College is the right choice for you? Get my Ultimate Digital Marketing College Guide. Like the podcast? Then you'll love the book! Grab Beyond Buzzwords on Amazon. In the last three months of the 2016 Presidential election fake news outperformed real news on Facebook. DON'T be taken advantage of. Our Digital Discernment course teaches you how to call B.S. online.   Support this podcast: Like what you hear? Consider becoming a patron at https://www.patreon.com/MarketingDisenchanted. I'm a small, independent podcaster so your support goes a long way in making sure I have the funds to keep the podcast going. Go to Patreon.com and check out my awesome pledge levels. You're doing a good deed and will be rewarded handsomely for it! Thanks in advance.   Like what you hear? Book me to speak! While podcasting is a personal joy of mine, nothing beats connecting with like-minded people in person. Go to ConsultTemi.com to book me for your next conference, meeting or event.   Let's Connect! Follow me on Twitter Connect on LinkedIn Shoot me an email: Temi at ConsultTemi.com (Sorry, had to break the email link to stymie the bots… damned bots.)