Podcasts about Mastermind

Will AI Replace Pet Sitters? My Honest Answer After 4 Years All-In Will AI replace pet sitters? No. People come to you for you, and AI can't replace that. But here's the part nobody wants to hear: it will replace the pet sitters who refuse to use it. In this very personal episode, Bella shares the 4-year evolution that took her from losing the love for her business to working all day because she's excited to. Timestamps [0:00] — Why this episode, and why Bella is talking heart to heart [1:11] — Self-led growth vs. things happening to you [3:35] — The 2022 “crack” — ChatGPT comes online [4:48] — Bringing AI into the Mastermind and getting in the sandbox [6:23] — Why “Better Marketing with Bella” stopped feeling aligned [9:14] — Going all-in: AI in everything, and firing most clients [11:03] — Training on demand and the empowerment shift [16:11] — AI slop vs. strategy, and the “leaky boat” website [20:30] — “Then what good am I?” — the identity crisis [22:22] — People come to you for you — double down on what's yours [25:36] — You can clone yourself now: voice, writing, video [28:09] — Working with businesses outside the pet industry [30:27] — The bigger why: AI literacy for kids and the underprivileged [31:45] — Get the audit, book a call, and please leave a review In This Episode You'll Discover The 2022 “crack” that changed everything, and why Bella went all-in on AI Her honest answer to “if anyone can ask ChatGPT what Bella would say, then what good am I?” Why most pet business websites are “leaky boats” quietly costing them clients The difference between actually using AI and putting out “AI slop” Bella's bigger mission: teaching AI literacy to children and the underprivileged About This Episode In this episode, Bella gets personal about the evolution she's been hinting at for the past couple ofQuestions? Ask Bella before you guess. | Bella in Your Business | jumpconsulting.net | Keep jumping! years. She walks through the moment in 2022 when ChatGPT came online, the identity questions that came with it, and the decision to rebuild her Mastermind and her marketing entirely around AI. She answers the question every expert is about to face, makes the case for why anyone teaching you who isn't using AI is doing you a disservice, and shares the bigger vision that's now driving her work. This is Bella sharing her heart, so you understand exactly where she is and where she's going. Resources Mentioned Free Website Audit See where your website stacks up for SEO and AI search. Free for now. Talk With Bella (20 min)  Get on Bella's calendar and ask her anything. AI For The Busy Human + 43 Prompts Bella's daily podcast solving one busy-human problem with AI. Frequently Asked Questions Q: Will AI replace pet sitters? A: No. AI can't replace the trust, judgment, and relationships a pet sitter builds with clients and their pets. People hire a pet sitter for the human behind the business. What changes is that pet sitters who refuse to use AI will fall behind the ones who do, because AI now handles the marketing, content, and admin work faster. The work in the field stays human. The work behind the scenes is what gets transformed. Q: Will AI replace dog walkers? A: No. Dog walking is a hands-on, in-person service that AI simply cannot perform. What AI changes is the business side: scheduling, client communication, and marketing. Dog walkers who adopt AI get time back and reach more clients, while the actual walking stays exactly what it has always been. Q: Do I need AI in my pet business? A: Yes, as a tool. Bella compares ignoring AI in 2026 to refusing to use a computer or a cell phone in your business. It's no longer optional if you want to stay competitive. You don't have to automate everything overnight, but you do need basic AI literacy and a willingness to get in the sandbox and play. Q: What is “AI slop” and why is it bad for my business? A: AI slop is generic, lifeless content that looks obviously machine-made: stock-looking graphics, copy with none of your keywords, and posts that could belong to any business in any town. It's bad because it doesn't carry your unique value, it doesn't help your SEO, and it can actually put potential clients off. Good AI use takes your secret sauce, your tone, and your words, and makes them sharper, not generic. Q: How can a pet business owner start using AI? A: Start small and get curious. Pick one repetitive task, like writing a press release or building anQuestions? Ask Bella before you guess. | Bella in Your Business | jumpconsulting.net | Keep jumping! SOP, and use AI to do the first draft. The goal early on is not perfection, it's playing in the sandbox and learning what's possible. From there, build AI into your content, your hiring, and your website so it works for you in the background. Connect with Bella Website Sessions with Bella The Jumpers Mastermind Subscribe to Bella in Your Business Bella's Website Find Bella on Instagram and Facebook Full Episode Transcript Bella (00:03.284) Last episode I teased that I was gonna tell you what I've been going through the past couple of years. And I've done a lot of thinking about it. I have done writing about it, I have outlined it. I've even recorded this actual podcast twice already and decided to just like throw it all away. So right now it's I'm just gonna talk to you. I do have a little bit of an outline, and I Do not apologize ahead of time if I go off into tangents, because this is gonna be one of those episodes like when I was on my road trip and I talked to you and it's just gonna be me and you. I even thought about like moving my whole rig out to my living room and sitting on the couch with my big furry blanket because it just kind of felt like that was the feeling I wanted to come across with. But I digress. Hi, this is Bella with Bella in your business, the 270th episode. I'm sorry, not 270, 470th episode. What? I think it's a good place to start because I have had a lot of evolution as I hope that you have two in your life. And I hope that your evolution has or I want to encourage your evolution, your future evolution to be self-led instead of things are happening to me. I believe that we can make things happen for ourselves, but that we have to have a conscious mind. in order to do it and not be stuck in groundhog day every single day doing the same thing over and over. Cause that's just the way that we do it, right? Like I believe that we all need to think about our reactions and and our responses. And that there's Rumi said that there's power between what happens and our response. There's that that little window there. And the more we can create that, we have more of an opportunity to think. And that's a really great way to set up everything I'm about to tell you today. Bella (02:07.602) back in 2022, I'm gonna go all the way back there. I feel like I was like four different versions of myself. But I was I maybe I should start 2018. I started the mastermind and I started better marketing with Bella. Okay. And what we did is in the mastermind, it was the first mastermind ever and in our industry. And the way it was set was that what it was back then is not what it is today. and it's by design because we've evolved and things have changed. And I don't believe in teaching the same thing over and over and over again. I believe in evolving with the world and how people buy and how people receive information and just everything. Marketing with Bella has been evolving. It first started where we only had six people and we would create things for them that we don't necessarily we didn't create years later because Social media changed. And so we started providing videos and we started doing all this other stuff. And then social media keeps changing. And so the program kept changing. and so all of this change is necessary a necessity because things that worked a couple of years ago aren't gonna work now, and that's even more so. It's like how agile, like how much can you bend and ebb and flow to things? But you have to be seeing that this stuff is happening. So back in 2022, the crack happened. My team was already secretly using what we called Jarvis, which it was to help us write some blogs and scripts and things. and by the end of 2022, the November 2022, the last week, it was like Thanksgiving-ish. Chat GPT came online. And I was one of the first million people to join. At the recording of June 8th today, they announced last week that there's now one billion with a B. Beef or boy, people using Chat GPT. And it is historically the fastest growing app software ever. And it has taken on like a firestorm. As you probably know, you probably have a login for it. and so that happened, and it was like, ooh, what's this nice new shiny thing? You know, there's so many people making predictions, and but the predictions were still, you know, the predictions are the predictions, but the timeline. Bella (04:32.29) was the hard part to nail in. And I'm listening to all these amazing thought leaders. And that was when I started listening to podcasts and following people way smarter than me and following these tech companies and paying attention to their announcements and the commentary that comes from it. And in 2023 in the mastermind, I had Dustin who created Magi. I knew Dustin from all of my social media marketing days and speaking on stages around the world because he too Was a marketer who would start like lots of different companies. And finally, you know, Magi comes together fast forward to today in 2026. It's wildly amazing and helps tons of people. what Magi does is it takes all the LLMs, put it under one roof. So you only have one login, one password, and one price. Instead of paying $20 for like five different things, it's one. and I had him come into the mastermind to talk to us about AI because he was engulfed

Francis and Konstantin are joined by bestselling national security journalist Richard Miniter and Middle East expert Thomas Small. We use Ground News to stay fully informed. Go to https://ground.news/triggernometry to save 40% on the Ground News unlimited access Vantage plan.Go to https://Sheath.com. Use code TRIGGERNOMETRY for 20% off ABOUT OUR GUESTSRichard Miniter is a New York Times bestselling investigative journalist and author of Losing Bin Laden, Shadow War, and Mastermind. Former Wall Street Journal and Sunday Times (London) reporter.Thomas Small is an author, filmmaker and podcaster specialising in Middle Eastern politics, history and Islamism. A former novice monk turned Arabic expert and journalist, he is the co-host and producer of the Conflicted podcast alongside former MI6 spy Aimen Dean.

Dan Markel, a Florida State University law professor, was shot in his driveway in 2014. Investigators linked Katherine Magbanua, the girlfriend of suspected mastermind Charlie Adelson and ex-partner of hitman Sigfredo Garcia, to the Adelson family, ultimately convicting her of orchestrating the murder-for-hire killing. Get the full story on this episode of Female Criminals with Law&Crime's Elizabeth Millner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do you know if A Day in 200k is right for you? In this episode, I answer some of the most common questions about A Day in 200k and share the bigger vision behind the event. I explain why I created this experience, who it's designed for, and what I hope coaches take away from spending a day immersed in the 200k process.             I walk through how I think about the journey from $20k to $200k, why this stage of business offers so much growth potential, and what I see coaches missing when they try to reach bigger revenue goals. I also share my perspective on business simplicity, skill development, and why learning to think differently about growth can change the trajectory of your business.          I also answer questions about the relationship between A Day in 200k, Entrepreneur Coach Membership, and the 200k Mastermind. You'll hear how I think about business strategy versus entrepreneurial mindset, why both matter, and what I most want coaches to experience from this event, whether they ultimately join the Mastermind or not.                             If you want to start making serious money as a coach, you need to check out 2k for 2k. Click here to join: https://staceyboehman.com/2kfor2k!            Join the waitlist for the Entrepreneur Coach Membership: https://staceyboehman.com/ec-membership/       Click here to join us for A Day in 200k on Monday, June 15, 2026:  https://staceyboehman.com/a-day-in-200k/

A decade into the Better Leaders Better Schools Ruckuscast, Danny Bauer has coached and interviewed hundreds of school leaders — and the patterns are clear. Dan Watt, elementary principal in British Columbia and Ruckus Maker, flips the microphone and puts Danny in the guest chair. What follows isn't nostalgia. It's the unfiltered architecture of a school leadership development ecosystem that actually works — and what it means for how you lead your campus. The Ruckuscast turns 10 this year. That's 10 years of watching which principals grow and which ones stall, which leadership beliefs hold up and which ones collapse under pressure. This episode is the debrief.

Have you ever felt like you're doing all the "right" things—building your career, chasing success, checking the boxes—yet still feel like something is missing? If so, this episode is going to hit you right between the eyes and straight into your heart. This week on The Todd Durkin IMPACT Show, I sit down with a young man I've been business/life coaching in my Mastermind for a while. Brady Hutchins is a coach, author, and an overall IMPACT-maker with a great story. Brady recently released his new book, The God Within: Remembering Who You Are in a World That Tells You Who to Be, and in this episode, we unpack what it truly means to reconnect with your authentic self in a world constantly pulling you toward external validation. Brady shares his deeply personal story of navigating unimaginable adversity after a tragic car accident involving his father and younger brother, the lessons he learned from being forced to grow up fast, and how those experiences ultimately shaped his life's purpose. We also dive into the panic attack that became his wake-up call in 2022—a moment that forced him to examine whether he was living in alignment with who he truly was. Through powerful insights on identity, purpose, faith, leadership, personal growth, and the difference between living from fear versus living from love, this conversation will challenge you to stop looking outside yourself for answers and start reconnecting with the greatness that already exists within. Whether you're a high performer, entrepreneur, athlete, coach, parent, or simply someone searching for deeper meaning and fulfillment, this episode will inspire you to remember who you are and step into your true calling. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE: Why so many successful people still struggle with identity and fulfillment How Brady's personal tragedy became the catalyst for discovering his purpose The powerful story behind his new book, The God Within What "The God Within" actually means and why it applies to every single person The true meaning of enthusiasm and how it can transform your life How to identify the difference between your conditioned self and your authentic self Understanding the concept of "Magnetic North" versus your "True North" Why panic attacks, stress, and burnout can be important signals—not setbacks The daily practices Brady used to create greater alignment, peace, and resilience How meditation, breathwork, cold plunges, and coaching helped him expand his capacity The importance of auditing your decisions through the lens of love versus fear Why living from love creates greater impact, fulfillment, and freedom Practical strategies to reconnect with your purpose and become the person you were created to be How men in their 20s, 30s, and 40s can build an identity beyond career success and family roles The mindset shifts needed to live with greater authenticity, confidence, and purpose This episode is a reminder that your greatest power isn't something you have to earn, achieve, or chase—it's already within you. The challenge is learning to quiet the noise, break free from the expectations of the world, and reconnect with the person God created you to be. Brady's story is proof that even our greatest struggles can become the foundation for our greatest purpose when we're willing to do the inner work. If this conversation resonates with you, don't keep it to yourself. Please share it with a friend, family member, teammate, coach, spouse, or someone who needs this message right now. And if you enjoyed today's episode, please take a moment to LIKE, COMMENT, FOLLOW, subscribe, and share it on your Instagram Stories. Your support helps us reach more people and create even greater IMPACT around the world. IG: @ToddDurkin @bradylhutchins www.hutchfitcoaching.com Brady's BOOK: The God Within: Remembering Who You Are in a World That Tells You Who to Be (Available on Amazon)

I don't do brand partnerships lightly. So when I tell you I became an official GoHighLevel partner, I want you to know exactly why — because I was a skeptic first.In this episode I'm walking through the full story: why I went down the rabbit hole in the first place, what I was trying to solve for in my business before maternity leave, and what actually happened when I got inside the platform. Within three days I was handing over my credit card. Within weeks I had canceled MailerLite, ManyChat, Zapier, SignNow, and more — saving around $3,500 a year immediately.This isn't a sponsored read. It's a full breakdown of what we actually moved over, what it's actually doing for my business and my team, and why I think it's one of the most underrated tools in the online business space right now.Key Takeaways:What I was originally trying to solve for (intimacy at scale — automating client engagement without losing the personal touch)Why I was skeptical of all-in-one platforms and what changed my mind within 72 hoursEverything we migrated over: email marketing, funnels, sales pages, course portals, contracts, calendaring, automations, mastermind application process, affiliates, and moreHow having everything in one place has changed the mental load for me and my team — especially heading into maternity leaveWhy the GoHighLevel + Claude integration is the next frontier and what that's already starting to look likeLinks:GoHighLevel 30-day free trial — double the standard trial so you actually have time to see if it's a fit: https://www.gohighlevel.com/?fp_ref=taylorslangoScaling to multiple 6-figures? Apply for the CEO Mastermind here.Stabilizing your revenue before your scale? Get inside The Inner Circle here.Integrate AI systems & workflows into your business this weekend: Save $100 on Claude in a WeekendTry out the software I use to run my ENTIRE business: 30 day free trial for Go High Level

You're halfway into a session, things are flowing, and then — nothing. The energy drops, your brain goes blank, and you're thinking - WHAT NOW.  This is the final part of the four-part in-home family photography series, and I'm giving you eight specific moves to pull out when a session stalls or you need to jolt yourself in to a new perspective.  Stay to the end for a preview of what's coming this summer! Find It Quickly: 2:56  - 1: Three focal ranges  4:37  - 2: Shoot through something nearby 5:34  - 3: Doorways 6:41  - 4: Invite music 7:55  - 5: Invite play 9:00  - 6: Look for the moment, not the space 10:57 - 7: Use furniture in non-conventional ways 11:38 - 8: Let the mess be the story 13:10 - Recap  13:43 - Series wrap-up + how to get the field guide  14:52 - What to expect next on the podcast Mentioned in this Episode: In-Home Session Field Guide (free): leahoconnell.com/home-fieldguide Photo Fuel Retreat and Mastermind: leahoconnell.com/retreat

One of the most common patterns I see among clinicians turned practice owners is that they struggle to pull the trigger, uncertain key things necessary to build a successful business…  For many that "thing" is hiring … whether their first employee, or even their fifth. It's a process that makes them cringe, and therefore, is often put off way too long. The schedule is getting fuller. Their responsibilities are growing. They know hiring would likely help them move forward. Yet instead of taking action, they find themselves stuck in a cycle of hesitation. Not because they are lazy. Not because they lack ambition. But because hiring feels overwhelming. In this episode, I coach a Mastermind member who finds herself in exactly that situation. Her practice is growing, her responsibilities are increasing, and she knows she probably needs to hire. The problem is that when she thinks about recruiting, onboarding, management, payroll, and everything else that comes with bringing on an employee, the entire process feels so daunting that she ends up doing nothing instead. Hiring does not have to start with your dream full-time clinician. Sometimes the smartest move is learning how to attract, evaluate, and onboard the right person for the next small role first.  If you want a deeper step by step system for that process, my "How to Attract Top Talent, Manage Like a CEO, and Fill New Clinicians' Schedules With Patients As Quickly As Possible" Masterclass walks through how to attract better employees, onboard them so they add value quickly, and manage them in a way that actually supports growth. And before you leave this page, make sure you scroll down and grab this episode's free resource, The Ultimate New Employee Onboarding Resource Guide. Most hiring advice focuses heavily on recruiting and interviewing, but what happens after someone joins your team can have an even bigger impact on whether they become a successful long-term employee. What You'll Learn in This Episode Why hiring often feels much bigger than it actually is The mindset trap that keeps many owners stuck in solo practice How to use "baby steps" to make intimidating business decisions easier Why your first hire does not need to be a full-time clinician How small hires can create significant growth opportunities The hidden risks of remaining the only revenue producer in your business A practical way to start building a team without feeling overwhelmed USEFUL INFORMATION: Check out our course: Automated Top Talent Attraction and Hiring System

What happens when you surround yourself with smart, supportive, growth-minded people who truly want to see you succeed? In this episode, Katie shares a behind-the-scenes look at the impact of the #GetSocialSmart Mastermind and why community, accountability, and practical implementation can completely transform your business. (This is a replay of a webinar we hosted recently!)You'll hear reflections from a returning attendee who doubled her business, completed her 12-month plan, and shared why this experience feels so different from traditional conferences and events. If you've been craving more clarity, connection, and momentum in your business, this episode is for you.Watch this podcast on YouTube here >>Additional links:Learn more about the #GetSocialSmart MastermindJoin the #GetSocialSmart AcademyGrab my free content gridFollow me on Instagram

In this episode of Modern Chiropractic Mastery, Dr. Kevin Christie sits down with Dr. Lauren Johnson to explore the transformative power of stepping out of your comfort zone. Together, they discuss how Lauren and her husband, Ben, built their successful practice, Nashville Chiropractic and Sports Therapy, by embracing discomfort and pursuing growth. Listeners will hear Dr. Johnson's personal journey of navigating the challenges of motherhood while managing a thriving practice, including the strategies she employed to ensure a smooth transition during maternity leave. The conversation highlights the importance of mentorship, financial planning, and the necessity of creating a supportive environment for associates who may not wish to pursue ownership themselves. As they explore the impact of the Mastermind group, Dr. Johnson discusses how the community has empowered her to sharpen her skills, build confidence in public speaking, and create lasting connections with fellow chiropractors. Packed with valuable insights, this episode is perfect for chiropractors who want to push beyond their comfort zones, elevate their practices, and deliver even better care to their patients.

Tune in to our weekly LIVE Mastermind Q+A Podcast for expert advice, peer collaboration, and actionable insights on success in the Probate, Divorce, Late Mortgage/Pre-Foreclosure, and Aged Expired niches! Today's episode focuses on a live probate role-play and conversation training session centered on improving lead conversion through better communication, stronger discovery questions, and more natural client interactions. Much of the discussion emphasizes how to disarm prospects early by avoiding scripted sales pitches and instead leading with curiosity, empathy, and thoughtful questions that encourage people to open up about their situation. Bruce walks through practical ways to handle common probate objections (such as already having an attorney, having things handled, or not being ready yet) by reframing them into conversational responses instead of resistance. The group also highlights the importance of consistent follow-up through calls, mailers, emails, and personalized resources to stay top of mind until prospects are ready to act. Throughout the session, the coaches reinforce that successful probate conversations are less about memorizing scripts and more about practicing authentic communication, active listening, and calm, non-threatening persistence that builds trust over time. Ultimately, the episode underscores that long-term probate success comes from combining empathy, preparation, consistent follow-up, and strong conversational skills to create meaningful relationships and lasting opportunities. Key Takeaways: - How to disarm probate prospects by leading with empathy instead of sales pressure.  - Strategies for turning common probate objections into natural conversation points.  - Why asking better discovery questions leads to stronger client relationships and conversions.  - The importance of consistent follow-up through calls, mailers, and personalized resources.  - How tone, pacing, and active listening help build trust during difficult probate conversations.- Why authentic communication and calm persistence outperform rigid scripts in probate sales. To learn more, visit https://www.AllTheLeads.com or call (844) 532-3369 to check how many leads are available in your market. #RealEstateCoaching #ProbateRealEstate #ProbateLeads #ProbateTrainingPrevious episodes: AllTheLeads.com/probate-mastermindInterested in Leads? AllTheLeads.comJoin Future Episodes Live in the All The Leads Facebook Mastermind Group:  https://facebook.com/groups/alltheleadsmastermindBe sure to check out our full Mastermind Q&A PlaylistSupport the show

You already know indecision is costing you. What you probably haven't done is calculate exactly how much. In this episode, I'm walking you through the decision debt audit, a structured process I built after watching highly capable, established business owners sit stuck on the same decisions for months. We're going through five categories of common business decisions, attaching real dollar amounts to the ones that have been sitting unresolved, and diagnosing the specific blocks keeping each one open. If you've been meaning to make a decision that keeps getting pushed, this is the episode that will finally move it. Timeline Highlights [00:00] – Why indecision is a business expense and how to calculate the true cost of decision debt  [02:24] – What the decision debt audit is and who it's built for  [04:22] – Why highly capable, multi-six-figure entrepreneurs are the ones most affected by open decisions  [06:35] – How to run the audit: grab your notebook and open to a fresh page  [08:25] – Category 1: Offer and program structure decisions that haven't been finalized  [10:51] – Category 2: Pricing decisions, including overdue price increases and underpriced offers  [13:32] – Category 3: Team and operations, from underperforming hires to missing SOPs  [15:55] – Category 4: Marketing and messaging, platform decisions, launch plans, and content that hasn't shipped  [18:45] – Category 5: Big-picture business model and direction decisions  [21:17] – How to calculate the dollar cost of each open decision and total your decision debt balance  [35:06] – The seven blocks that keep smart entrepreneurs in decision paralysis  [49:20] – Solo problems vs. room problems: how to know which intervention you need  [01:00:21] – Introducing The Decision Room mastermind and what it's designed to do Top Quotes from This Episode "Your business moves at the speed of the slowest decision you're not making." "The cost of staying stuck in indecision looks completely different once you see the actual dollar amount. It's just another line item on your P&L." "The information you actually need to make a better decision lives on the other side of making the next best decision. You won't get it until you take action." "You cannot read the label from inside the bottle. That's what happens when you're making decisions that require objective input and a perspective you don't have access to from where you're standing." "Unmade decisions don't stay neutral. They accumulate. They compound. And at best, next year's version of that number stays the same. More likely, it grows." "The smartest people struggle most with indecision because they see too many angles. The people who don't struggle are usually the ones who aren't seeing the full picture." "A decision that feels like a verdict on your identity is almost never actually about the decision. It's about what your brain has decided that choice means about who you are." Links & Resources The Decision Room Mastermind – Apply Now (applications close June 19th or when 15 spots fill) Previous episode: Why Smart Entrepreneurs Struggle to Make Decisions DM me MASTERMIND on Instagram @laura.schoenfeld Take the CEO Type Quiz If this episode landed, follow the podcast, leave a review, and send it to a business owner who's been putting off a decision they already know the answer to.

The Bay closed. Frank and Oak shuttered. Insolvencies have been climbing for years and the narrative everyone's repeating is that retail is in trouble. David Lui has a different read. Retail isn't dying. The operating model is. And the brands going under aren't the ones customers stopped loving, they're the ones whose people, product, and place stopped working.As CEO of Kit & Ace and co-founder of Unity Brands, David is doing almost the exact opposite of what you'd expect. He's buying beloved Canadian brands that almost didn't make it, and he's opening stores.In this episode, Marc and V sit down with David, a former colleague from their Canadian Tire days, to unpack what changes when a marketer crosses over to the P&L seat. We get into why every store opening is a bigger marketing spend than any ad campaign, the P's most marketers consistently underrate, what David learned scaling Korite into China through live-streaming when North America wasn't ready for it, why he calls his stores billboards, and the metric he ignored as a CMO that he refuses to take his eyes off as a CEO.If you've ever defended a budget, sat through a quarterly review, or wondered why a brand you loved quietly disappeared, this one's for you.Timestamps00:00 Cold open and intro: the Canadian retail paradox03:34 David's origin: Hong Kong factories and a counselor who got it wrong10:25 Canadian Tire days and the move to Mark's15:11 Selling Korite in China: live-streaming before North America was ready19:51 Kit & Ace's origin story and the DNA Unity Brands kept22:32 Building the Unity Brands portfolio: Tilley, Mastermind, and operational synergy28:02 From marketer to operator: the P&L reframe30:23 Why every store opening is the single largest marketing spend33:08 The P's marketers underrate: people and place35:06 The metric David ignored as a CMO and refuses to lose as a CEO40:34 Premium positioning and why fast fashion is fading43:36 What the next Canadian challenger brand has to get right46:24 Where Canadian retail is headedAbout DavidDavid Lui, CEO, Kit & Ace; Co-founder, Unity BrandsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidymlui/Kit & Ace: kitandace.comTilley: tilley.comMastermind Toys: mastermindtoys.com

We look at this Harvard Business Review Press book about Taylor Swift. For more about the book, see here. There's Nothing Like This: The Strategic Genius of Taylor Swift, reviewed This book is certainly readable. As someone who is aware of who she is, knows a few songs, and has teenagers who may have even gone to see her in concert there are reasons why this book was of potential interest for reviewing. The author also cites a lot of business management and thoughtful marketing thinkers too, Clayton Christiansen and Seth Godin yes we are talking about you here. Similarly words like pivot and pilot are used with business dev enthusiasm. This is all fine and dandy, but, as we read it, it was hard not to wonder if this was an attempt to shoehorn the career of Taylor Swift into a startup ethos vibe. The other question, and challenge in reading this narrative, was that, were we looking at Taylor Swift's career through the prism of a confirmation bias. She was, now is, wildly successful for sure, but does that mean that all of her albums, and her musical steps, and decisions made were actually that strategic or as carefully considered as the subtitle of this book would like us to think? As Bill Gates may have said, success can be a lousy teacher. All the more so when you consider musical careers. Lou Reed was an awful grump and cranky guy, if many accounts are to be believed, the Velvet Underground were both wildly unsuccessful first time around, and yet created some great songs and are considered to be one of the seminal and most important bands to have come out of the sixties. Was this therefore a clever strategic performance, or did they, eventually, stumble onto fame and fortune. Walk on the wild side and Waiting for my Man would hardly be obvious topics towards musical stardom. Coming back to Taylor, the book was informative, interesting, but the business analogies felt a bit clunky at times. Many fans felt that The Tortured Poets Department was a good single, or perhaps double album, lost in a triple. It would have been good to see how the author factored in this mishmash of an album in the slightly breathless prose of her faultless strategic rise to the top? Perhaps the classic result of so many triples, like Sandanista for example, so great songs, mixed in with some slightly to very odd ones too. This book might fall between too stools, not Taylor enough for TS fans, and a bit of a reach for business insights for those coming from a business or marketing background. More about the book here A smart, page-turning exploration of the business and creative decisions that transformed Taylor Swift into an unprecedented modern cultural phenomenon. Singer-songwriter. Trailblazer. Mastermind. The Beatles of her generation. From her genre-busting rise in country music as a teenager to the economic juggernaut that is the Eras Tour, Taylor Swift has blazed a path that is uniquely hers. But how exactly has she managed to scale her success–multiple times–while dominating an industry that cycles through artists and stars like fashion trends? How has she managed to make and remake herself time and again while remaining true to her artistic vision? And how has she managed to master the constant disruption in the music business that has made it so hard for others to adapt and endure? In "There's Nothing Like This," Kevin Evers, a senior editor at "Harvard Business Review," answers these questions in riveting detail. With the same thoughtful analysis usually devoted to iconic founders, game-changing innovators, and pioneering brands, Evers chronicles the business and creative decisions that have defined each phase of Swift's career. Mixing business and art, analysis and narrative, and pulling from research in innovation, creativity, psychology, and strategy, "There's Nothing Like This" presents Swift as the modern and multidimensional superstar that she is–a songwriting savant and a strategic genius. Swift's fans will see their icon from a ...

In this episode of Monday Matters, Will Parker brings together a group of school leaders from Ohio who participate in an ongoing Impact Mastermind in partnership with the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce, Adkins & Company, LLC, and Principal Matters, LLC. The conversation centers on how collective coaching and collaboration strengthen leadership practice and help leaders better develop others. Meet the Ohio Impact Mastermind This week’s guests (pictured above) include Kelly M. Brodzenski, Breen Slauter, Julita (Julie) Flowers, Danielle Morris, and Renee Holt. Additional members mentioned but not present include: Jared Hawk, Allison Shardell, Joe Weisend, Ken Goodrum, and Chris Brooks. I'm grateful for each of them, and I'm excited to share lessons from our regular sessions together. Let's Keep Learning as Leaders A key theme throughout the discussion is that leadership can feel isolating, but being part of a trusted community creates space for honesty, reflection, and growth. The leaders describe how regular mastermind sessions provide: A safe, non-evaluative environment to process real challenges Opportunities to learn from others' experiences and apply solutions proactively Support in navigating emotionally complex decisions, especially around staff and school culture Accountability to stay focused on professional growth and reflective practice Several leaders highlight how coaching has sharpened their ability to: Listen deeply and ask better questions rather than rushing to solutions Separate emotion from evidence when making difficult decisions Build confidence and clarity in high-stakes leadership moments The group also emphasizes the practical impact of this work. They are not just learning—they are translating these strategies back into their schools by: Using coaching questions with assistant principals and staff Creating more reflective, people-centered staff meetings Encouraging team growth beyond just data and performance metrics Modeling collaboration and continuous learning within their own organizations Another major insight is the distinction between typical school meetings (focused on data and outcomes) and mastermind conversations, which focus on the “how” of leadership—mindset, decision-making, and personal growth. Parting Words of Wisdom As the conversation concluded, each leader offered a meaningful parting word of advice for fellow school leaders, reinforcing the importance of connection, growth, confidence, and purpose in the work. Danielle Morris reminded listeners, “You are not alone—seek out community.” Julita (Julie) Flowers encouraged leaders to remain grounded in their development, sharing, “Stay committed to growth to sustain leadership success.” Breen Slauter added the importance of trusting oneself while continuing to learn, noting, “Trust your instincts while remaining open to learning.” Finally, Renee Holt brought the focus back to purpose, urging leaders to “Always reconnect to your ‘why' for leading.” Let's Wrap This Up Great leaders don't grow in isolation. They grow through intentional, collaborative learning with others who understand the work. If you're interested in learning more from these leaders, reach out through their websites listed in the introduction. If you'd like to connect about opportunities for coaching, mentoring, or Masterminds for yourself or your leaders, reach out to Will at will@williamdparker.com Until next time, thank you for doing what matters! The post MONDAY MATTERS: Making an Impact with Ohio Mastermind Members appeared first on Principal Matters.

AI is everywhere right now — and most people are using it like a fancier Google. Ask it a question, get an answer, move on. Maybe ask it to write a caption. And then wonder why it's not actually saving you any time.In this episode I'm pulling back the curtain on exactly how I have Claude set up in my real life and business — from content planning to daily briefings to meal planning — and why the difference between AI costing you time and AI genuinely changing your life comes down to one thing: how it's installed.This isn't a theoretical conversation. I'm sharing the actual systems, the actual integrations, and the actual ways this tool is working on my behalf every single week so I can show up as a creator and a CEO without doing the mental legwork that used to eat up my bandwidth.If you've been feeling like everyone's talking about AI and you're not sure what you're missing — this is the episode.Key Takeaways:The biggest mistake people make with AI (and why it makes the tool feel more exhausting than helpful)What it actually looks like to have Claude trained on your content rhythm, your strategy, and your business contextHow I get a full daily briefing delivered to me every morning — automatically — without touching a single appWhy continuity and context are everything, and how to stop starting from scratch every single timeThe real difference between using AI as a tool and having AI work as a system inside your businessLinks:Claude in a Weekend — I did the system writing and setup for you. Install it in 72 hours and have it working for your specific business: https://go.taylorslango.com/claude-weekendRun your entire business on one platform — I replaced $3,500+ in annual subscriptions with GoHighLevel. Get 30 days free: https://www.gohighlevel.com/?fp_ref=taylorslangoScaling to multiple 6-figures? Apply for the CEO Mastermind here.Stabilizing your revenue before your scale? Get inside The Inner Circle here.Integrate AI systems & workflows into your business this weekend: Save $100 on Claude in a WeekendTry out the software I use to run my ENTIRE business: 30 day free trial for Go High Level

Mastermind and his Inner Circle's plan is revealed as Xavier's and Dr. Sasaki's son is shown not only to be alive but also has Omega capabilities. JC and Rod also make inappropriately jokes about Marsh and his powers. A video version of the podcast is also available on YouTube or Facebook.Cyclops is Waiting for Me is our podcast series where we are going back and watching EVERY-SINGLE-X-MEN-ANIMATED-EPISODE we can find. This podcast started with the original 1992 X-Men: The Animated Series building up to the release of X-Men ‘97. Along the way we've completed X-Men: Evolution, Wolverine & The X-Men and have our companion interview show The Xavier Files!Season 2 of X-Men '97 is coming this Summer, but until then, we're going to be diving into the Marvel Anime, X-Men All our links: https://linktr.ee/cyclopsiwfmpodAffiliate Links: X-Men 97 - The Art and Making of The Animated Series: https://amzn.to/3WZjA31 Previously on X-Men: The Making of an Animated Series: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/3v2uxpG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ X-Men: The Art & Making of The Animated Series: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/3PocfWS⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ X-Men: The Animated Series - The Adaptations Omnibus: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/3VlyU9L⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ "Cyclops is Waiting for Me" Theme written and performed by Ron Wasserman (ASCAP) and Rod Kim (ASCAP)

If you are hiring in your practice right now, or know you eventually will be, this is an incredibly important conversation. Because the hiring landscape has changed dramatically over the last few years. Gone are the days where most private practice owners could simply post a job on Indeed and get flooded with great clinician applicants. In most markets now, that just is not happening consistently anymore. And honestly, I'm seeing this everywhere through my coaching clients across the country and internationally as well. This episode came from a conversation inside my Mastermind program with a practice owner who suddenly found herself with a waitlist, a surge of referrals, and the realization that she needed to hire much sooner than expected. The problem? She had never hired before. And that combination of growth, urgency, and uncertainty is something I see all the time with practice owners. In this episode, I walk through the exact strategies I'm using inside my own practice right now to attract significantly more clinician applicants in a market where many owners are struggling to get any at all. And make sure you scroll down to grab the free resource for this episode. It gives you the step-by-step process I'm using to get job posts in front of clinicians who are not actively searching on job boards, including how to use boosted social posts to dramatically increase visibility and applicant flow. What You'll Learn in This Episode Why Indeed and traditional job boards are no longer enough by themselves How to get your job posts in front of clinicians who are not actively job searching The exact social media boosting strategy I'm using to generate clinician applicants Why networking and recruiting must become an ongoing part of running a practice Creative places to recruit clinicians outside traditional hiring platforms How to position your practice as a premium opportunity for clinicians Why hiring systems matter even if you are "just trying to maintain" USEFUL INFORMATION: Check out our course: Attraction and Hiring System

Tulsi Gabbard resigns, the mastermind behind the “Feeding Our Future” fraud scheme has been sentenced, and President Trump may miss his son's wedding this weekend. Get the facts first with Evening Wire. - - - Ep. 2801 - - - Wake up with new Morning Wire merch: https://bit.ly/4lIubt3  - - - Today's Sponsor: Boll & Branch - Get 15% off your first order + free shipping at https://BollAndBranch.com/wire with code wire.  - - - Privacy Policy: ⁠https://www.dailywire.com/privacy⁠ morning wire,morning wire podcast,the morning wire podcast,Georgia Howe,John Bickley,daily wire podcast,podcast,news podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Eric Bach shares the biggest lessons he learned from attending the Unstoppable Mastermind in Nashville — a room filled with high-level entrepreneurs, founders, executives, and growth-focused leaders.This conversation dives into much more than business tactics.Eric breaks down the mindset shifts, emotional regulation strategies, leadership lessons, and recovery principles that separate high performers from people who stay stuck in cycles of stress, overwhelm, and inconsistency.Topics include:emotional regulationfitness as a force multipliersystems vs motivationsimplifying vs optimizingbuilding the right environmentthe danger of constant motioninvesting in mentorshipand the importance of aligning your habits with your season of life.Key Topics Covered:Emotional regulation & decision makingWhy comfort prevents growthSimplifying vs optimizing performanceRemoving bad habits before adding moreWhy systems beat motivationStrategic recovery & stillnessHow your environment shapes your standardsCoaching, mentorship & collapsing timeBurnout, seasons of life & sustainabilityWhy health impacts every area of successWho This Episode Is For:Entrepreneurs & business ownersHigh performers feeling burned outMen looking to optimize health & performanceAnyone serious about growth & leadershipPrimary Takeaway:Your success is not determined by motivation alone — it's determined by your standards, systems, environment, and ability to recover while continuing to grow.Apply for coaching:https://apps.bachperformance.com/apply

Tune in to our weekly LIVE Mastermind Q+A Podcast for expert advice, peer collaboration, and actionable insights on success in the Probate, Divorce, Late Mortgage/Pre-Foreclosure, and Aged Expired niches! Today's episode centers on the importance of leading with empathy, providing value first, and positioning yourself as a true problem solver when working probate and distressed property leads. Members share real-world probate experiences involving complicated family dynamics, missing heirs, and long-term follow-up, reinforcing that patience, consistency, and relationship-building often create opportunities years later. Much of the discussion focuses on avoiding “commission breath” by prioritizing the client's needs, using thoughtful questions, active listening, and natural conversation to build trust and uncover motivation. The group also highlights the value of flexible communication strategies, strong referral networks, personalized outreach, and creative marketing techniques that help agents stand out in crowded markets. The episode concludes with a reminder that long-term success comes from combining empathy, consistency, and a solutions-first mindset to create trust, referrals, and lasting business opportunities. Key Takeaways Treat working leads like a full system: consistent follow-up, coaching, and marketing systems help to create more consistent long-term results.  Leading with empathy instead of pressure: listen first, help people through difficult situations, and avoid “commission breath” during conversations.  Using confidence and flexibility on calls: scripts are described as guides rather than rigid formulas, with tone and adaptability playing a major role in building trust.  Probate success requires patience and persistence: One featured story highlighted how consistent follow-up over several years eventually led to a successful closing.  Standing out through personalization and unique marketing: add personal touches to mailers and experiment with different marketing approaches to separate yourself from competitors.  Creating value through referrals and additional resources:  partnerships, referrals, and offering extra solutions will position you as a trusted advisor.  To learn more, visit https://www.AllTheLeads.com or call (844) 532-3369 to check how many leads are available in your market.  #RealEstateCoaching #ProbateRealEstate #RealEstateInvesting #MotivatedSellers Previous episodes: AllTheLeads.com/probate-mastermindInterested in Leads? AllTheLeads.comJoin Future Episodes Live in the All The Leads Facebook Mastermind Group:  https://facebook.com/groups/alltheleadsmastermindBe sure to check out our full Mastermind Q&A PlaylistSupport the show

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When Carrissa Wu signed the lease on her first studio in a Fremantle warehouse, she remembers thinking, “What have I done?” She had just quit a stable corporate job at a Perth casino, had a growing stack of Etsy orders for paper flower bouquets, and a long list of dreams she had written down in that tiny first space: work with the King's Park Botanic Gardens, get featured in Frankie magazine, build a team. Every single one of those things has happened. In this Episode of Paper Talk Podcast, Carrissa joins hosts Quynh Nguyen, Jessie Chui, and Sara Kim to tell the full story of Jotterbook Flowers, her paper flower business based out of Perth, Australia. She talks about how COVID gave her the space to rediscover making, how a mentor's advice to pick one bread-and-butter revenue stream led her to workshops, and how Perth's post-lockdown environment created a surge in demand that she could barely keep up with. "You forgot the scissors for a workshop? We just learned to make a checklist. It's not a you problem, it's a systems problem." — Carrissa Key Takeaways from this Episode: Pick one reliable revenue stream before experimenting with others. Hire for personality and relational skills since technical craft can be taught. Train team members through a staggered observation-to-independence process. Treat mistakes as systems problems, not personal failures. Know your numbers and be willing to cut overhead when the math stops working. Being “finished” with one creative chapter is not failure; it is freedom to start the next one. The skills you build in running a creative business transfer to whatever comes next. Learn more about Carrissa Jotterbook Flowers is Perth's Original Crepe Paper Flower Studio, founded by artist Carrissa Wu. At the height of COVID lockdown, Carrissa was stood down from her corporate job and started making paper flowers to get through the anxiety of each day. She began running workshops in 2020 to help people find presence and pause in the midst of life's hectic pace. A community of like-minded paper florists started to bloom. Today, the Jotterbook Flowers team has helped over 1,000 people look after themselves to love others better through the art of paper flowers. Instagram: @jotterbookflowers Website: www.jotterbookflowers.com The Best Thing We Bought that Bring Us Joy Quynh: New Sourdough recipes Jessie: Kitsch XL Satin Heatless Hair Curler Set Sara: Thrifting for craft supplies for her Junk journalling Paper Talk is supported by our community of readers and listeners. When you click on our affiliate links, we may earn a commission for qualifying purchases made through Amazon.com, Shareasale, or similar affiliate marketing programs. This commission goes directly into the maintenance of this website and our podcast. ----------------------------------------------------- JOIN OUR PAPER TALK MASTERMIND! If you've been running your paper business solo and you're tired of figuring out pricing, marketing, and selling alone, then this is for you. The Mastermind is returning in the Fall 2026 and we saved you a seat! Starting September 8, we are leading a 6-month Mastermind for paper artists ready to build something sustainable. You'll meet twice a month with us and a small group of paper artists tackling the real stuff: pricing, social media, selling your work, newsletters, and building confidence in your business. We'll have honest conversations, dive into practical strategies, and be with people who actually understand what you're building. Registration begins soon. -----------------------------------------------------

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This week, we're joined by one of the greatest, Veronica Roth, whose new book, Seek the Traitor's Son, features one of her most beloved of tropes: Sad Boys Who Punch Things. We were delighted when she suggested we do an episode on this very particular, very delicious romance concept, and of course, we invited her to join us! We talk about how it works, why we love soft boys who are full of rage, and how we stan a hero who is willing to stand back and let his partner be awesome. We also talk about The West Wing & Ladyhawke (makes sense). And of course, we talk about her books!If you'd like to continue the conversation about sad boys who punch things or about Veronica's deep backlist, please join the Fated Mates Discord, which is accessible to our Patreon subscribers. By joining the Patreon, you meet other Fated Mates listeners and get an extra monthly episode from us. Support us and learn more at fatedmates.net/patreon.Our next read along is Seven Days in June by Tia Williams. Get it at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Kobo, Apple Books, wherever you get your books, or with your monthly subscription to Kindle Unlimited.NOTESVeronica Roth's newest release is Seek the Traitor's Son, the first in a dystopian fantasy duology with a strong romance subplot.We love the follow sad boys: Toby Ziegler, Angel, Fox Mulder, Tobias from Animorphs, and Rutger Hauer from Ladyhawke.The Sixth Faction is coming soon! SPONSORSPiper Rayne, author of The Hotshot, available in print, ebook, audiobook and with your monthly subscription to Kindle Unlimited.Rose Prendeville, author of A Faire Affair, available in print, ebook and with your monthly subscription to Kindle Unlimited.Blue Box Press, publishers of Dylan Allen's beautiful new print editions of The Daredevil, The Mastermind & The Wild Card. Available in print and ebook from Amazon and Barnes & Noble.Lumi Gummies. Go to lumigummies.com and use code FATEDMATES for 30% off your order.The RestFor even more info about this episode, and to explore everything Fated Mates has to offer, visit: https://fatedmates.net/episodes/2026/5/18/s0835-sad-boys-who-punch-things-with-veronica-roth If you wish you had six more days in a week of people talking about romance, may we suggest joining our Patreon? Aside from an additional episode every month you get access to our Discord, where other romance readers are talking about books they love (and many other things!) all the time. It's so fun! Learn more about the Patreon and go join those cool people who love romance as much as you do at patreon.com/fatedmates. Beyond your favorite podcast app, you can find us on Instagram, Threads, Blue Sky, Tumblr, and probably some other places, too, if you look hard enough. If you've never listened to our Stop Book Banning episode, there's no better time than now.

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Et si l'ambition n'avait rien à voir avec l'argent ou le pouvoir — mais tout à voir avec le feu qui brille dans les yeux de quelqu'un passionné par son projet ?Matthieu Stefani, fondateur de Génération Do It Yourself (plus de 500 épisodes, podcast business numéro 1 en France), cofondateur de CosaVostra et d'Orso Media, partner d'OVNI Capital, est aujourd'hui de l'autre côté du micro.Et ce qu'il partage dans cet épisode, c'est une vision de l'ambition — assumée, construite sur 20 ans — qui va probablement vous bousculer.Dans cet épisode, Matthieu revient sur :Sa définition de l'ambition : pourquoi ce mot change au cours d'une vie, pourquoi il n'est pas réductible à l'argent ou au statut, et pourquoi les gens sans ambition — dans quoi que ce soit — ne l'intéressent tout simplement pas. Avec une nuance importante : être ambitieux, ça ne coûte pas plus cher.La zone de génie comme carburant : comment il a progressivement délégué tout ce qui n'était pas son cœur de valeur (le moment où le micro s'allume au moment où il s'éteint) pour ne garder que ce qui l'anime vraiment. Et pourquoi cette discipline est une condition pour tenir dans la durée.Le passage de CEO opérationnel à rôle de media & trust : le moment charnière où il a réalisé qu'on ne peut pas être CEO of fucking everything — et comment il a reconfiguré son rôle autour de deux actifs : la visibilité et la confiance. Deux choses qu'il construit depuis 20 ans.Les intérêts composés de la vie : son concept central : comme en finance, la confiance accumulée année après année devient exponentielle. Les relations nouées à 20 ans, 30 ans, 40 ans — si vous êtes quelqu'un en qui on peut compter — finissent par créer des opportunités qu'on n'aurait jamais pu anticiper. Et l'inverse est tout aussi vrai.===Cet épisode est pour vous si : vous avez l'impression de vous éparpiller sur trop de projets, vous vous demandez comment construire quelque chose qui dure dans le temps, ou vous sentez que votre ambition est là — mais vous ne savez pas encore comment la canaliser sans vous brûler.LIENSProchaine Rencontre Mastermind : https://www.squared.eu/mastermind/mastermind-squared-juillet-2026-dechainer-votre-ambitionGénération Do It Yourself (GDIY) : https://www.gdiy.fr/Site Squared :https://www.squared.eu/Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

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I sat down with a special guest, Janelle Wehsack, to dive deep into the world of masterminds for corporate women.We explore the unique dynamics of marketing to corporate professionals, the nuanced challenges women face in group environments, and how to create safe, transformational spaces within masterminds. We unpacked proven strategies for fostering trust, the importance of referrals and confidentiality, and why more women are choosing to invest in mastermind experiences out of their own pockets. Plus, you'll hear their top tips for anyone wanting to launch or grow group programs for ambitious corporate clients.00:00 Finding value in masterminds05:43 Sharing personal stories online08:26 Ensuring confidentiality in groups09:36 Opening up about personal struggles13:18 Using the term mastermind17:11 Coaching high-performing women20:53 Importance of follow-up in networking25:08 Encouraging women to join mastermindsLINKS:FREE GUIDE: Sell Out & Retain Mastermind Clients in 2026: https://ellieswift.com/mastermind2026Connect with Ellie on Instagram: https://instagram.com/elliehswiftSubscribe to Inside The Mastermind Newsletter: https://ellieswift.com/newsletterWatch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@elliehswiftKeen to work together?Sell Out Your Mastermind: The Mastermind Model - https://ellieswift.com/modelBe Coached By Ellie to $500k+ : The Scalable Freedom Mastermind - https://ellieswift.com/scalablefreedom

Send us Fan MailThis is my 200th podcast episode! Please celebrate with me by writing a review and/or sharing the podcast with a friend!In this episode, I share one of the most surprising happiness "hacks" I learnt when studying Positive Psychology back in 2020. In the personal development space we can tend to believe happiness is based on how you feel and focusing on yourself will lead to more happiness but... that's not what the research says!Tune in to hear the fun homework task I recommend you try.Let me know how you go with it on Instagram! http://instagram.com/kerryrowettThanks for listening. Please subscribe and share!Find Kerry at http://alignandattract.comJoin Kerry's Mastermind: http://alignandattract.com/mastermindShare your thoughts on Instagram: http://instagram.com/kerryrowett

If you've ever looked at your calendar and wondered how anyone finds the time to run a business, create content, show up on social media and still have a life, this episode is for you.I'm sharing the exact scheduling habits that allow me to run a multiple six-figure business in 20 hours or less per week, and right now, with school holidays and a new puppy, it's a lot less than 20 hours.In this episode:Why some of my most successful periods in business have also been my least available ones, and what that taught me about focusThe non-negotiable day off I take every single week and why I think it's one of the main reasons I almost never burn outHow I structure my week so I'm never context switching between deep work and calls on the same dayThe simple calendar rule that stops clients booking in at random times and fragmenting your whole weekWhy I cap my Mastermind at three calls per month when other programmes run five calls a week, and why my clients actually prefer itThe way I handle discovery calls now versus how I used to do it, and the difference it's made to my scheduleIf you want to work with me in a programme built around this exact model, full access to my brain without your calendar being taken over, the Peace and Profit Mastermind waitlist is open. DM me on Instagram for the details.Links + ResourcesClick HERE to follow me on InstagramClick HERE to apply for the Peace and Profit Mastermind

In this episode of The Modern Hairstylist Podcast, host Hunter Donia and guest Jodie Brown get into the money conversation most stylists either avoid entirely or stress about at the wrong time. If you are an independent hairstylist or salon suite owner who has crossed or is approaching the six-figure mark and you want to actually understand what is happening with your money, this episode is for you.Hunter and Jodie walk through what financial management as a stylist entrepreneur actually looks like at different income levels, why the advice to cut expenses is not always the right move, and what it really means to increase your profitability. Hunter is candid about the limits of his own expertise while sharing the real frameworks he uses with Mastermind clients to help them take home more money without working more hours.Key Takeaways:

In this special episode of Monday Matters, I had the privilege of sitting down with members of a leadership mastermind group from the Archdiocese of Louisville Catholic Schools in Kentucky. Recorded during Kentucky Derby season, I affectionately referred to this group as my “Derby Mastermind.” Together, we reflected on how collective coaching, mentorship, collaboration, and reflective practice shaped our growth throughout the school year. Guests Featured: From left to right: Dr. Trevor Timmerberg, Shelly Pence, Chasity Livers, Jessica Young, Dr. Karen Loper, and Morgan Wissing (not included in this recording but a member of the mastermind) Throughout the conversation, we discussed how mastermind collaboration helped us: Become better listeners rather than immediate problem-solversSeveral leaders reflected on how easy it is in administration to jump quickly into “fix-it mode.” Through coaching conversations and reflective questioning, we learned the value of listening first, seeking to understand root causes, and creating space for people to process their own thinking before offering solutions. Slow down and reflect more deeply before reactingThe group repeatedly emphasized the importance of pausing before responding to difficult situations. Rather than reacting emotionally or rushing toward quick answers, leaders described learning how to reflect more intentionally, ask deeper questions, and approach challenges with greater wisdom and perspective. Examine assumptions and refine decision-makingLeadership often requires reevaluating assumptions and seeing situations from multiple angles. Participants shared how collaborative discussion and “hot seat” conversations challenged their thinking and helped them make more thoughtful, nuanced decisions. Build confidence in their leadership capacitySome leaders entered the cohort unsure of what they could contribute, especially those newer to administration. Over time, the encouragement, collaboration, and shared learning within the group helped build confidence and reinforced that their experiences, instincts, and leadership voice mattered. Reduce the isolation that often accompanies leadershipA recurring theme throughout the conversation was that leadership can feel lonely. The mastermind experience created a trusted space where leaders realized they were not alone in their struggles, challenges, or questions. The relationships and shared experiences helped replace isolation with connection and support. Develop healthier rhythms around reflection, family, wellness, and personal growthThrough recurring reflection questions and accountability practices, leaders became more intentional about balancing their professional responsibilities with personal wellness, family presence, reading, reflection, exercise, and healthy routines. Translate coaching practices into stronger support for teachers and teamsLeaders shared how they began applying mastermind strategies within their own schools — including celebrating successes, revisiting norms, asking stronger coaching questions, holding reflective conversations, and intentionally developing leadership capacity among teachers and staff. We also explored how structured reflection, accountability, and collaborative problem-solving influenced our schools. Several leaders shared that the practices modeled during our mastermind meetings — including celebrations, norms, reflective questions, coaching conversations, and clear agendas — became strategies they intentionally implemented with their own faculty and leadership teams. A recurring theme throughout the episode was that leadership development is not selfish; it is essential. As Trevor Timmerberg reflected, effective leaders invest in themselves so they can better serve others. Parting Words of Advice from Each Leader Shelly Pence “If I don't invest in myself, then I don't have the capacity to invest in others. I have to continue to invest in my own growth to be able to invest in other people.” Chastity Livers “Take the time to learn and grow. It benefits your school, your professional growth, and even your personal life. I'm always recharged after every mastermind session.” Jessica Young “Having an opportunity to collaborate helps you feel supported and stretched. You become a better leader and a better person.” Dr. Karen Loper “Give yourself permission to spend the time you need to become a better leader. That's what we're all striving for.” Dr. Trevor Timmerberg “Investment in yourself as a leader is never superfluous and it's never selfish. You owe it to the people you serve to put the oxygen mask on first so that you can help others.” Now It's Your Turn Thank you for listening and learning together. When you intentionally invest in your own growth, collaboration, and reflection, you are: Learning and growing Supported and stretched Creating time for renewal and reflection Recognizing that leadership growth is not selfish Returning to your schools equipped with greater perspective, wisdom, and context As always, I hope this episode reminds you that leadership is strengthened through collective learning, thoughtful reflection, and meaningful relationships. If you're interested in learning more from these leaders, reach out through their websites listed in the introduction. If you'd like to connect about opportunities for coaching, mentoring, or Masterminds for yourself or your leaders, reach out to Will at will@williamdparker.com Until next time, thank you for doing what matters! The post MONDAY MATTERS: “What Would Mastermind Do?” with Archdiocese of Louisville School Leaders appeared first on Principal Matters.

You're exceptional at what you do. You know your work is good. You know you can help people. And you're still losing them at the door.In Part 3 of the Six-Figure Quarter series, I'm breaking down the thing that's quietly costing more business owners than any strategy mistake ever could — a brand and voice that isn't doing its job.Attention is a currency. And getting people to buy in with theirs is harder than it's ever been. So if your brand feels scattered, your voice feels diluted, or your content isn't landing the way you know it should — this episode is going to name exactly why.I'm breaking it down into three parts: building a brand world that creates unconscious trust, the formula for a voice that actually converts in 2026, and why your personal brand — the parts of you that have nothing to do with what you sell — might be your greatest untapped asset.Key Takeaways:What it actually means for your brand to be a world — and what happens when that world feels disjointed before someone consciously realizes itWhy visual consistency isn't about spending money on branding — and what it's actually costing you when it's missingThe three-part brand voice formula: brevity, clarity, and directness — and which one most business owners are skipping entirelyWhy jargon and "cutting edge" language is losing you people before they ever get to your offerHow showing up as a full human — values, hobbies, grief, the real stuff — creates the kind of resonance that converts cold strangers into long-term clientsLinks:My entire business runs on one platform — get 30 days free with GoHighLevel: https://www.gohighlevel.com/?fp_ref=taylorslangoContent References:Jawsh- almost 1M followers because his personality SHINES and the format & visuals of his videos are so consistency and the same every single time: https://www.tiktok.com/@chickenjawsh?_r=1&_t=ZP-95x2HHKcdgcJessi- started posting on social media literally 5 months ago and exploded because her video formats are consistent and engaging and her editing is the same time and time again: https://www.instagram.com/jessijeanhome?igsh=MnFkc2NqN2R1czN0One of my friends Alex is exploding and her carousels are so simple and repeatable and saveable: https://www.instagram.com/iamalexandriamaria?igsh=ZHdsd3V0bnZ3eHV6Scaling to multiple 6-figures? Apply for the CEO Mastermind here.Stabilizing your revenue before your scale? Get inside The Inner Circle here.Integrate AI systems & workflows into your business this weekend: Save $100 on Claude in a WeekendTry out the software I use to run my ENTIRE business: 30 day free trial for Go High Level

Most practice owners dramatically underperform at local events. They show up with a table, maybe do a few injury screens, collect some emails, hand out some flyers… and then wonder why almost nobody actually becomes a patient afterward. But the problem usually is not the event itself. It is the strategy used by the practice owner and their team. Because when you have a concentrated group of your target market standing in front of you for hours at a time, that should absolutely turn into real patients, referral relationships, and long-term revenue opportunities for your practice. This episode is essentially a mini masterclass on how to do exactly that. I walked one of my Mastermind members through the specific frameworks, conversations, positioning strategies, and conversion tactics that turn event interactions into actual cash-pay patients. And you can scroll down for a much more detailed checklist of everything you need to do to generate the most cash-pay patients possible. What You'll Learn in This Episode Why most local events fail to generate meaningful patient conversions The exact, proven structure for event injury screens How to guide conversations toward emotional buying triggers Why booking people on the spot changes conversion rates dramatically How to create event offers without sounding pushy or overly salesy The role urgency and scarcity play in event-based offers How to use lead magnets and giveaways more strategically, to generate business for years to come. USEFUL INFORMATION: Check out our course: Cash-Based Practice Freedom 2.0

What makes a story actually land? Oddly, it's not the big dramatic moments - it's the really small ones. Marsha Shandur, of Yes Yes Marsha - our expert on persuasive storytelling - is back to discuss what a picture-book about a little girl missing her mum gets oh so right. We dig into why action scenes beat narrative every time + why business storytellers skip the thing that makes people actually care. Plus why story short cuts deep connection + why that's so powerful. Look for more Classics episodes - where we use kids books to answer the business questions nobody's asking. Books discussed in this episode: Mama and Mommy and Me in the Middle - Nina Lacour (our featured book) Mommy, Mama, and Me - Lesléa Newman (not our focus for today) The Very Hungry Caterpillar - Eric Carle Little Gorilla - Ruth Bornstein The Memoir Project - Marion Roach Smith How to Lose Everything - Krista Couture Marsha's Instagram: @yesyesmarsha Marsha's Website + Secret Page - Made Just for Us: yesyesmarsha.com/BizBookBroadcast ==== If you'd like my help with your Business go to www.lizscully.com/endlessClients ==== And don't forget to get your reading list of the 10 essential reads for every successful biz owner - these are the books Liz recommends almost on the daily to her strategy + Mastermind clients. This isn't your usual list of biz books, these answer the challenges you've actually got coming up right now. Helpful, quick to read and very timely. Click here lizscully.com/reading to get your book list

Our guest this week is Nathan Simpson of Colorado Springs, CO an aircraft mission planner for the U.S. Air Force and father of nine children including one with tuberous sclerosis.  Nathan and his wife, Stefanie, have been married for 19 years and are the proud parents of nine children ranging in age from 3 months to 17 years, including six year old Tevia, who has tuberous sclerosis.  The family lives outside of Colorado Springs on a working farm, with all types of animals and Stefanie home schools the children.  Nathan has also been a member of the SFN Matermind Group in Colorado.  It's an enlightening, uplifting and inspiring story about a young couple, with a large family and a demonstrated spiritual dimension to their lives, all on this episode of the SFN Dad to Dad Podcast.Order your copy of the new 21CD book: Dads Raising Chidlren With Special Needs & Disabilities: A Guide For 21st Century Dads on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4tdvjcvJoin 21CD on the SFN U.S. Tour, a 30 day, 50 state, 60+ stop tour taking place from May 21 to June 21, 2026: to strengthen and grow the Special Fathers Network as well as give away 2,000 copies of our new book.  Click here to see the full tour schedul and register for the venuw closest to you: https://21stcenturydads.org/us-tour-venue-details/ Show Notes - Email – simpson.nathan@pm.meTSA website - https://tuberous-sclerosis.org/information-and-support/what-is-tsc/Special Fathers Network –SFN is a dad to dad mentoring program for fathers raising children with special needs. Many of the 800+ SFN Mentor Fathers, who are raising kids with special needs, have said: “I wish there was something like this when we first received our child's diagnosis. I felt so isolated.  There was no one within my family, at work, at church or within my friend group who understood or could relate to what I was going through.”SFN Mentor Fathers share their experiences with younger dads closer to the beginning of their journey raising a child with the same or similar special needs. The SFN Mentor Fathers do NOT offer legal or medical advice, that is what lawyers and doctors do. They simply share their experiences and how they have made the most of challenging situations.Join the SFN U.S. Tour in one of 60+ locations all across the U.S. from May 21st to June 21st.  Go to www.21stCenturyDads.org for additional informaiton. Please conisder hosting, co-hosting or simoly joining the tour near your home.  Check out the 21CD YouTube Channel with dozens of videos on topics relevant to dads raising children with special needs - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzDFCvQimWNEb158ll6Q4cA/videosPlease support the SFN. Click here to donate: https://21stcenturydads.org/donate/Special Fathers Network: https://21stcenturydads.org/  

In this episode, Brooke reveals the true meaning of "living out loud" by sharing her personal testimony of overcoming a life-altering cancer diagnosis and choosing faith over fear. She unpacks what it looks like to live in alignment with God's purpose, breaking through the barrier between knowing your calling and actively stepping into it. Brooke addresses the common struggles of high-achieving women who feel called but hesitate to move forward, emphasizing that clarity and confidence come from action, not waiting. Through wisdom, encouragement, and faith-driven mindset shifts, this episode calls listeners to awaken what's inside of them, activate their impact, and boldly pursue their God-given purpose—because the world is waiting for you to decide to live out loud. Key Moments & Timestamps 00:00 – Life-Changing Diagnosis: Brooke Thomas shares her cancer diagnosis at 26 and the pivotal choice to trust in God. 01:24 – Defining Live Out Loud: Brooke explains the true meaning behind the movement — living in alignment, not just being louder. 02:24 – Choosing Purpose: Brooke describes the decision to reject fear, step into purpose, and refuse to partner with the spirit of death. 04:14 – Awakening Potential: Brooke  urges listeners to awaken what's inside them and explains that clarity comes from taking action. 06:27 – Power of Community: Brooke highlights the transformation and support found in the Live Out Loud network. 09:07 – Call to Activate: Brooke encourages listeners to stop waiting, take responsibility, and activate their impact for the next generation.   Resources: Building at a high level but craving deeper alignment? The Elite Mastermind is a 12-month, faith-fueled business mastermind for high-achieving women who refuse to choose between business excellence and their faith. Join Kingdom-minded leaders for luxury in-person retreats, monthly coaching with Brooke Thomas, and a powerful network that will expand your vision, revenue, and impact. When you lead with God as your CEO, anything is possible.  Apply at https://BrookeThomas.com/Mastermind    Feel Like Yourself Again, From The Inside Out If you've been navigating low energy, hormone shifts, or feeling off in your body, this is the wellness stack Brooke personally uses and recommends. Designed to support inflammation, hormones, energy, and overall vitality, this is what helped her feel strong, clear, and aligned again. Explore the stack at https://brookethomas.com/stack    Find Your People. Build With Purpose. Activate Your Impact is where faith-driven women stop building alone and start building together. Access monthly teaching, live coaching, and a network of women who are moving in the same direction you are. This is what keeps you plugged in, growing, and activated between the big moments. Join today at https://BrookeThomas.com/Activate Activate Your Impact! There's a version of you God is waiting to activate. This book will show you how to step boldly into your calling with unshakable faith and build a life and business that honors Him.  Get your copy and special bonuses at https://brookethomas.com/book 

RHLSTP #609 - Comedian Cancer Frankingstein - Rich hasn't got much to say at the start (hooray) and even then he is not as funny as a man in the audience. His guest is impressionist, comedian and podcaster Matt Forde. They talk about Rich's Mastermind failure (again?), working on Spitting Image and how weird it is that out of all the characters that show has done, it's the puppet of Paddington that has got them into the most trouble, working with the divine genius Alice Levine, interviewing the Prime Minister and other dodgy political figures, why there's a better option than going back in time to kill baby Hitler, plus a long chat about the negatives and surprising positives of having had spinal cancer, why it's helpful to talk about this and why cancer isn't as bad as the possibility of Nottingham Forest getting demoted. Another really special podcast. Don't miss this one.See Matt on tour - https://www.mattforde.com/live-showsListen to the CRUK podcast with Matt, Rich and Mark Steel https://shows.acast.com/rhlstp/episodes/special-episode-in-partnership-with-cancer-research-ukSUPPORT THE SHOW!See details of the RHLSTP LIVE DATES Watch our TWITCH CHANNELBecome a badger and see extra content at our WEBSITE Buy DVDs and books from GO FASTER STRIPEAudio mix by Ben Evans (NTO)Thanks to Chris Evans (NTO) and Ben WalkerRecorded at the Leicester Square Theatre Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you ever joined a program, course, or mastermind and still felt completely alone trying to figure things out? In this episode, Chris and I break down what actually makes a mastermind transformational, why so many programs fail to create real momentum, and the intentional systems we've used to build communities that truly support growth. We share lessons from years inside masterminds, the features that create accountability and connection, and why great leadership means using your platform to help other people rise. Tune in to rethink what mentorship, community, and real support should actually look like. Check out our Sponsors: Shopify - Try the ecommerce platform I trust for Glōci, Sign up for your $1/month trial period at http://Shopify.com/happy Indeed - Ready to hire smarter? Indeed is giving Earn Your Happy listeners a $75 SPONSORED JOB CREDIT. Just go to http://Indeed.com/podcast right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on Earn Your Happy. Fora Travel - Curious how to become a travel advisor and earn while you explore? Start at http://foratravel.com/happy. Granola - Granola is an AI-powered notepad built for the way real people actually meet. Get three months free at http://granola.ai/earn. HIGHLIGHTS Why accountability matters more than more information. How to provide “Answers on Demand” without burning yourself out. The intentional systems every great mastermind needs. Why the best programs make you uncomfortable in the best possible way. The feature that helps members become leaders, not just students. How peer-to-peer connection accelerates growth. Lessons on impact from a billionaire's dinner table. RESOURCES Apply for the Elite Entrepreneur Mastermind HERE! Get on the waitlist for Mentor Collective Mastermind HERE! Try glōci for 40% off your first order with code HAPPY at checkout - head to getgloci.com FOLLOW Follow me: @loriharder Follow Chris: @chriswharder Follow glōci: @getgloci

Today's guest is a Grammy Producer of the Year who's tied with Babyface for the only three-in-a-row run in the award's history — and whose real story isn't the trophies, the radio, or the run of hits. It's the decision he makes once every few years that almost no other producer at his level makes: which artist he'll spend the next decade building.From frontman of touring indie band Steel Train to one of the most decorated producers of his generation, he built his career against almost every modern industry instinct.This is one of the more honest conversations about what it actually takes to bet a decade of your career on one person. When you're quietly refusing the industry's playbook from inside the room — who do you become?And The Writer Is... Jack Antonoff!In this episode of And The Writer Is, we go deep on:• The importance of finding your people• Why "Album is God" — and what a single actually is• The Sabrina Carpenter origin: a random run-in two weeks after a Bleachers show• "Workaholics aren't disciplined. They're sad." — why he refuses all-nighters• The "Getaway Car" bridge moment Taylor's documentary caught in real time• 5 voices that feel like 100 — the "Please Please Please" vocal stack walkthrough• The artists he's passed on who became stars — and why he doesn't regret it• Why he writes his best on instruments he doesn't understandAnd much more...Hit subscribe and turn on notifications. Every week, we go deep with the most interesting creatives in music.Follow us on socials: @andthewriterisA special thank you to our sponsors for making these conversations possible.Our lead sponsor, NMPA — the National Music Publishers Association. Your support means the world to us.And @splice — the best sample library on the market. Period.CHAPTER TIMESTAMPS0:00 Intro1:10 Ross gave Jack his first co-writing session2:42 The myth and folklore of the LA writing scene8:02 "There's no proof more sessions makes you better"10:08 What gives energy vs. what takes it13:12 Body-of-work first, not single first16:48 "Album is God. Singles are a long hallway to nothing."17:58 The hit-song tour that sold 12 tickets19:17 Sabrina, Chappell, Charli — the only lesson from artist development22:35 Working with artists who already have the vision23:33 Amy asks: how do you make something timeless?25:40 Album tracks are like movie scenes — "Scarface doesn't fit in The Holiday"26:55 How the sonic palette emerges (Mastermind, Tulsa Jesus Freak)31:43 Bleachers — letting the band teeter33:22 "I write my best on what I understand the least"37:47 "Workaholics aren't disciplined. They're sad."40:18 The "Getaway Car" bridge moment Taylor's documentary caught41:28 Keeping it small even when the artist is the biggest in the world44:24 Writing for yourself is how you reach more people48:48 "Geniuses finish things"52:01 Why he protects his circle from outside voices54:37 What Producer of the Year three years in a row actually means56:36 The producers Jack steals from (Jeff Lynne, Sam Dew)61:17 5 voices that feel like 100 — "Please Please Please" stack walkthrough64:10 Dyslexic, Adderall, the VS 840 zip-disk teen years68:13 Authenticity is the only currency that lasts68:57 When their song "March" became a MeToo women's marches anthemCredits:Hosted by Ross GolanProduced by Joe London & Jad SaadEdited by Jad SaadPost-Production VFX by Pratik KarkiWatercolor by Michael White Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apply to Magicmind HERE In this episode, we dive into what it takes to scale from 1:1 coaching to 1:many groups, courses, mastermind, and beyond. This is where you build a scalable product suite that takes you to 6 and multi 6 figures a year. I also cover specific things people don't always talk about when scaling (and how to navigate it!) When you apply to MAGICMIND before Friday, you get 1 month of private 1:1 Telegram Coaching with me! Send me a DM HERE to chat about joining the Mastermind.

When I was a boy, I loved watching Star Wars. I thought it was incredible when Jedi masters like Obi-Wan Kenobi or Luke Skywalker could persuade others through thought or outwit opponents through their use of “The Force.” Sometimes, I like to describe amazing educators as “Jedis” in their own work. You know that teacher who seems to master any classroom setting, or that inspiring principal who can be both firm and caring at the same time? It's hard to describe what makes them so effective, but good teaching and leadership is both an art and science. In this week's Monday Matters, I'm sharing a recording with one of my longest-running Mastermind groups—a group of Jedi educators. Six years ago, Sheila Vitale at the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce reached out about working with Ohio charter school leaders. We began with a series on my Hats for Leadership, and many of those leaders later transitioned into a Mastermind. For this episode, I invited the group that has been together the longest to record a session with me about how collaboration, coaching, and applying ideas have supported their growth. The takeaway for other leaders is simple: your commitment to collaboration, mutual mentoring, and coaching can protect you from isolation and inspire stronger connections with your teachers, students, and community. As we wrapped up the conversation, I asked each leader for a parting word of advice. I've included their insights below along with their school information. Anne Hyland – “Practice action-research cycles.” School: Franklinton High SchoolLocation: Columbus, OhioWebsite: https://www.franklintonhigh.org/ Jacqueline Flaker – “Find your people.” School: Rittman AcademyLocation: Rittman, OHWebsite: https://www.rittmanacademy.org/staff-directory/ Guyton Mathews – “Practice shared leadership.” School: Cincinatti Collegiate Preparatory AcademyLocation: Cinncinatti, OHWebsite: https://www.ccpalions.org/ Gisele James – “Believe in yourself.” School: PAR Excellence STEM AcademyLocation: Newark, OHWebsite: https://www.parexcellenceacademy.org/ Genesis Henderson – “Remember your why, and don't play the comparison game.” School: Cincinatti Collegiate Preparatory AcademyLocation: Cinncinatti, OHWebsite: https://www.ccpalions.org/ Laura Krulik – “Treat others as you want to be treated.” School: Utica Shale AcademyLocation: Salineville, OHWebsite: http://www.uticashaleschool.com/ Bill Watson – “Leadership is building others to accomplish the mission.” School: Utica Shale AcademyLocation: Salineville, OHWebsite: http://www.uticashaleschool.com/ Maria Rodgers – “Always take time to pause and reflect before taking action.” School: SCOPE AcademyLocation: Akron, OHWebsite: https://sites.google.com/scopeacademy.org/main Heather Wenger “You can't do it alone. Ask for help.” School: Arts and College Preparatory AcademyLocation: Columbus, OHWebsite: https://apcacad.org/ I'm grateful to each of these leaders, to Sheila Vitale, and to Adkins & Company for supporting the work we do with leaders across the state. Listen to the full conversation for even more takeaways. The post MONDAY MATTERS: Jedi Lessons from Legacy Mastermind Leaders appeared first on Principal Matters.

If you've ever said "I feel like I have all the pieces but something still isn't clicking" — this episode is going to reframe everything.In Part 2 of the Six-Figure Quarter series, I'm introducing you to the lens I use to look at every single business I work with: the ecosystem model. Once you see your business this way, you can't unsee it. And more importantly, you'll finally be able to identify why things feel scattered, why revenue feels inconsistent, and why working harder isn't moving the needle.This isn't about finding the missing tactic. It's about understanding the missing architecture — and how to build a business where every single piece is doing its job to move someone toward your anchor offer, without you being the glue holding it all together.I also walk through the exact process I take CEO Mastermind clients through when we build out their ecosystem design — including a real example from a client I just onboarded this week.Key Takeaways:What a healthy business ecosystem actually looks like — and the sneaky ways an unhealthy one bleeds your energy before you even noticeWhy the symptom you're trying to fix is almost never the real problem (and where to actually look)What an anchor offer is, why you need one, and how everything else in your business should relate to itThe difference between a business with rhythm and one that's just a collection of disconnected ideas and offersHow the client journey actually works — and what happens when your ecosystem is cohesive vs. when people are left wanderingLinks:The CEO Mastermind® — where we build your ecosystem design together: [LINK]Run your entire business on one platform. I replaced $3,500+ in annual software subscriptions with GoHighLevel — grab your 30-day free trial here: https://www.gohighlevel.com/?fp_ref=taylorslangoScaling to multiple 6-figures? Apply for the CEO Mastermind here.Stabilizing your revenue before your scale? Get inside The Inner Circle here.Integrate AI systems & workflows into your business this weekend: Save $100 on Claude in a WeekendTry out the software I use to run my ENTIRE business: 30 day free trial for Go High Level

Strauss highlights that while tactics are for amateurs, logistics are for professionals, citing Marcus Agrippa as the mastermind behind Octavian's strategy. Instead of invading Italy, Antony and Cleopatra waited in western Greece, allowing Agrippa to strike first in early 31 BC. Agrippa launched a daring, pre-dawn amphibious assault on Methone, a vital supply base guarded by the deposed King Bogud. This surprise victory effectively severed Antony's supply lines from Egypt, trapping his fleet at Actium. Antony's forces were soon plagued by hunger and disease in the malarial swamps of the Greek coast. Strauss explains that Agrippa utilized local guides and superior naval training to achieve this logistical "one-two punch." By the time the main battle arrived, Antony was already strategically defeated, his options limited to a desperate breakout attempt rather than a coordinated offensive. Agrippa's foresight turned the naval engagement into a foregone conclusion. (5/8)457 AMBROSIAN ILLIAD

When a deal hits a rough patch, most syndicators go quiet — and that's exactly when investors panic. In this clip, Vinney Chopra breaks down the investor communication framework he uses to keep private lenders and passive investors steady during turbulent times: quarterly reports as the baseline, every 6 weeks during challenging periods, and always leading with real data. Because investors are both logical and emotional — and your job is to speak to both.   Full Youtube episode here: https://youtu.be/MywuQl0x7yE  

What if the hardest thing you've ever faced was actually your doorway to miracles, purpose, and a deeper experience of love? Amy Purdy, Paralympic medalist, bestselling author, and speaker opens up about the second life-altering injury that brought years of chronic pain, 10 surgeries during COVID, and a complete breakdown of her identity - plus the astonishing miracle that saved her leg. She reveals how a list of 21 truths turned into her new book Bounce Forward, how she chose love in the midst of a near-death experience, and how presence, surrender, and love can turn our deepest challenges into a truly meaningful, miraculous life.- Apply for Cathy's Mastermind - early bird pricing ends May 15th https://cathyheller.com/mastermind-august-2026-july-2027/- Get Amy's new book, Bounce Forward: 21 Tools to Live a Life Beyond Limits https://amypurdy.com/bounce-forward-book/- Follow Amy on Instagram @amypurdygurl