Podcasts about masterminds

Everyone wants more leads and better marketing, but the truth is you can't scale if your team, your story, and your systems aren't dialed in first. In this special episode, Lori and I sit down with three of our VIP Mastermind coaches who are experts in the levers of growth. Lia Garvin, the “team whisperer,” shares how to spot disengagement before it costs you your best people and why a simple weekly ritual can transform your leadership. Ashley Mansour, founder of Writing Coach LA, breaks down how to write a book in 90 days and use it as a credibility magnet for clients and stages. Dr. Kelly Alhooie, founder of PelviBiz, reveals the systems and non-negotiables that helped her clients scale from $1K months to $70K months. Get ready to build a team, story, and system that can handle real growth.   HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 What is a Team Whisperer? 03:00 How do you help teams prevent burnout and avoid quiet quitting? 06:15 Common problems in small and big teams. 09:30 Why leaders resist delegation and how to overcome it. 13:15 How to make yourself irreplaceable in the age of AI. 17:15 Why scaling starts with your team, not your marketing. 21:00 How did you build a 7-figure coaching business from scratch? 28:00 Why everyone has a story (and why audiences want YOUR origins). 34:15 The biggest myth about writing a book. 40:30 Can you really write a book in 90 days? 45:30 Advice for entrepreneurs and aspiring authors. 48:30 The #1 thing medical entrepreneurs need most. 54:15 Kelly's non-negotiables to grow sustainably. 57:00 How to raise standards without losing your team. 01:04:00 Why medical professionals often lack communication training.   RESOURCES Get Lia's FREE Tool HERE! Learn more from Lia Garvin HERE! Listen to Lia's The New Manager Playbook Podcast HERE! Get your copy of Ashley's The Author Success Code HERE! Connect with Dr. Kelly Alhooie on Instagram for her FREE Kickstarter Kit. Join the most supportive mastermind on the internet - the Mentor Collective Mastermind! Make More Sales in the next 90 days - GET THE BLUEPRINT HERE! Check out upcoming events + Masterminds: chrisharder.me Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras to boost your day.   FOLLOW Chris: @chriswharder Lori: @loriharder Frello: @frello_app Follow Lia: @lia.garvin Follow Ashley: @ashleymwrites Follow Kelly: @pelvibiz

In this episode of the Investor Fuel podcast, host Leo Wehdeking speaks with Mark Toro, a prominent figure in the Tampa real estate market. Mark shares insights into his design-driven rehab projects, the importance of community and collaboration through his mastermind group, and the adaptability required to succeed in the ever-changing real estate landscape. He emphasizes the significance of building relationships and networking to foster growth and success in the industry.   Professional Real Estate Investors - How we can help you: Investor Fuel Mastermind:  Learn more about the Investor Fuel Mastermind, including 100% deal financing, massive discounts from vendors and sponsors you're already using, our world class community of over 150 members, and SO much more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/apply   Investor Machine Marketing Partnership:  Are you looking for consistent, high quality lead generation? Investor Machine is America's #1 lead generation service professional investors. Investor Machine provides true ‘white glove' support to help you build the perfect marketing plan, then we'll execute it for you…talking and working together on an ongoing basis to help you hit YOUR goals! Learn more here: http://www.investormachine.com   Coaching with Mike Hambright:  Interested in 1 on 1 coaching with Mike Hambright? Mike coaches entrepreneurs looking to level up, build coaching or service based businesses (Mike runs multiple 7 and 8 figure a year businesses), building a coaching program and more. Learn more here: https://investorfuel.com/coachingwithmike   Attend a Vacation/Mastermind Retreat with Mike Hambright: Interested in joining a “mini-mastermind” with Mike and his private clients on an upcoming “Retreat”, either at locations like Cabo San Lucas, Napa, Park City ski trip, Yellowstone, or even at Mike's East Texas “Big H Ranch”? Learn more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/retreat   Property Insurance: Join the largest and most investor friendly property insurance provider in 2 minutes. Free to join, and insure all your flips and rentals within minutes! There is NO easier insurance provider on the planet (turn insurance on or off in 1 minute without talking to anyone!), and there's no 15-30% agent mark up through this platform!  Register here: https://myinvestorinsurance.com/   New Real Estate Investors - How we can work together: Investor Fuel Club (Coaching and Deal Partner Community): Looking to kickstart your real estate investing career? Join our one of a kind Coaching Community, Investor Fuel Club, where you'll get trained by some of the best real estate investors in America, and partner with them on deals! You don't need $ for deals…we'll partner with you and hold your hand along the way! Learn More here: http://www.investorfuel.com/club   —--------------------

In this episode, host Michael Pinter sits down with real estate investor Jimmy Ogle to discuss his journey from buying into a franchise to building his own brand. Jimmy shares how he transitioned from relying on franchise marketing to running his own campaigns and scaling his business. He highlights the importance of joining masterminds, surrounding yourself with high-level peers, and learning that success comes from taking control of your own marketing and deal flow. From starting with 20–30 deals a year to significantly growing his business, Jimmy's story is a lesson in persistence, adaptability, and smart networking. ✨ Key Takeaways: Don't rely too heavily on franchises build your own systems.Mastermind groups can accelerate growth by shifting your mindset.Running your own marketing gives you freedom and control.Success often comes from realizing others aren't “smarter” they just take action.Contact Jimmy On:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thejimmyogleInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejimmyogle/

Some mistakes feel fatal in the moment, but they're really just practice for your recovery game. In this episode, Lori and I share the stories that once made us nauseous and now make us better. From my on-camera meltdown that slipped into a paid course, Lori calling a dream guest the wrong name for an entire interview, and my early podcast launch full of coughing fits that the audience could hear. Tune in for tips to reset quickly, fix what matters, and keep momentum.    HIGHLIGHTS The hilarious “Chris fit” that accidentally made it into a paid course. My nightmare interview where Lori called Natalie Ellis the wrong name. The time I thought I was muting coughs, but the recording caught it all. Why embarrassment is part of the process for every entrepreneur. The mantra that keeps us moving. Why your peer group and mentors make or break your comeback rate.   RESOURCES Join the Mentor Collective Waitlist HERE! Apply for the VIP Weekend Mastermind HERE! Join the most supportive mastermind on the internet - the Mentor Collective Mastermind! Make More Sales in the next 90 days - GET THE BLUEPRINT HERE! Check out upcoming events + Masterminds: chrisharder.me Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras to boost your day.   FOLLOW Chris: @chriswharder Lori: @loriharder Frello: @frello_app

In this episode of the Fundraising Masterminds Podcast, we're talking about 4 biblical paradigm shifts that will transform your fundraising and reshape your entire worldview on development.Join us as we walk through these 4 key principles and discuss how they apply to your everyday life. From understanding why God owns it all to recognizing that all giving is Spirit-led, we're talking about everything you need to know to align your development strategies with Biblical truth.Find out how the Young Life camp experience relates to experiencing a holy moment of giving. Discover what it means to be a blessings broker. Learn what made the Macedonians such generous givers. And uncover how the cosmic battle of two-kingdom living defines your path in development.So whether you're just starting out in development or looking to strengthen your long-term strategy, this episode will give you the perspective shift you need to move forward with confidence and faith.Subscribe to our channel for more nonprofit mindset training!ASK US A QUESTION:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.speakpipe.com/fundraisingmasterminds⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NEED HELP WITH YOUR NONPROFIT?Most nonprofits are under-funded. Even if you think your nonprofit is doing well, we've found you could be doing much better. However, most nonprofits don't have a clear development strategy that keeps them grounded. As a result, they "get creative" and "try new things" based on what is popular or trending, or they get comfortable with where they are at and don't realize the dangers they will be facing in just a few short years.The Perfect Vision Dinner Course is a 20-week "live video" course that addresses this problem head on. The course was developed by Jim Dempsey after 38+ years as a Senior Development Director at Cru. After Jim had personally done over 2,500 vision dinners in his lifetime and raised over $1 billion worldwide, Jim and Jason have partnered together to bring you Fundraising Masterminds. Our first course, The Perfect Vision Dinner is a time-tested proven formula that will introduce our development system and grow your nonprofit to its maximum potential.The course includes 20-hours of personalized development coaching from Jim Dempsey and Jason Galicinski and also includes a real-time community group where you have access to everyone attending the course and also our Masterminds throughout the course.The goal for this course is to fully equip you with a Biblical basis for Development so that you can Win, Keep and Lift new partners to higher levels of involvement with your nonprofit. → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://FundraisingMasterminds.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA:→ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/fundraising.masterminds⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠→ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://facebook.com/fundraising.masterminds⁠⁠⁠Episode Keywords:Biblical Paradigm Shifts, 4 biblical paradigm shifts, biblical paradigm shifts that will transform your fundraising, transform your fundraising, development 101, fundraising masterminds, fundraising masterminds podcast, development strategies, young life, blessings broker, two-kingdom living, nonprofit mindset training, nonprofit mindset, jason galicinski, jim dempsey, fundraising mastermidns, four biblical paradigm shifts, giving partners, biblical development worldview, jims.

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Family-First Wealth Through Franchising : Franchise Secrets with Erik Van Horn Franchising from the ranch.

Entrepreneurship takes more than vision. It takes mastery of your numbers, strong operations, and a healthy mindset. In this special episode, Lori and I sit down with our three VIP Mastermind guests who share the tools every entrepreneur needs right now. Erica Ash shares why separating your business and personal finances and paying yourself first changes everything. Ian Bishop dives into why most founders burn out without a strong integrator by their side. Then, Julie Cyvonne breaks down how microdosing is helping high performers break free from anxiety and step into creativity and joy. Get ready to rethink how you approach your money, your team, and your mindset.   HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 Why do many entrepreneurs avoid finances? 08:00 The dangers of not knowing your numbers. 12:00 The seven emotional stages of business finance. 18:30 Top 3 money moves every entrepreneur needs now. 23:15 Why separating your business and personal finances is essential. 26:00 Are you a visionary or an integrator in your business? 29:30 Why most businesses fail when they don't hire a high-powered integrator. 33:30 The SHACK stack framework for evaluating talent. 41:30 How do you build done-for-you masterminds for entrepreneurs? 46:00 Free $1,300 toolkit resource to start integrating new systems. 51:00 How psychedelics support creativity, joy, and liberation. 55:30 Why more high-performers like Elon Musk and Aaron Rodgers are talking openly about psychedelics.  01:00:00 How government propaganda and history shaped public fear of psychedelics. 01:06:15 Psychedelics aren't for everyone.   RESOURCES Connect with Erica Ash on Instagram: DM “MONEY MOVES” for her FREE checklist Connect with Ian Bishop on Instagram: DM “TOOLKIT” for FREE resources Connect with Julie Cyvonne on Instagram: DM “JOURNEY” to take her free microdosing quiz Join the most supportive mastermind on the internet - the Mentor Collective Mastermind! Make More Sales in the next 90 days - GET THE BLUEPRINT HERE! Check out upcoming events + Masterminds: chrisharder.me Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras to boost your day.   FOLLOW Chris: @chriswharder Lori: @loriharder Frello: @frello_app Follow Erica: @fundher_capital Follow Ian: @therevopscoach Follow Julie: @juliecyvonne

Ever feel like you're grinding hard, checking all the boxes, but still wondering if you're squeezing the most juice out of life? In this episode of the Happy Hustle Podcast, I dive into a very special collab with none other than Ben Greenfield—globally recognized biohacker, New York Times bestselling author, speaker, and one of the most respected names in health and performance. Ben has trained elite athletes, coached celebrities, competed in Ironmans, and most importantly, found ways to bring vitality, purpose, and balance into his life as a husband, father, and entrepreneur. We'll be hosting The Optimized Life Mastermind—a transformative four-day experience designed to help high-performing entrepreneurs optimize every area of their lives.This mastermind isn't just about cool biohacking toys or the latest supplements (though you'll get plenty of that too). It's about rewiring how you show up for your business, your family, your health, and yourself. From deep dives into blood work and personalized nutrition, to group workouts, obstacle courses, cold plunges, and strategic business masterminds—this is an immersive reset for mind, body, and business.Here are a few key takeaways from the episode:Health is the foundation of hustle. You can't pour into your business or relationships if you're running on fumes. Ben and Cary break down daily practices that keep energy high and stress low.Optimization beats overload. It's not about doing more—it's about doing what matters with intention. Cutting the noise, adding the essentials.Community creates breakthroughs. Working in isolation keeps you stuck; being surrounded by like-minded entrepreneurs accelerates growth in ways you can't manufacture alone.Balance isn't optional. If your relationships or well-being are suffering, no amount of money or success can make up for it. Harmonize ambition with health and joy.Fun fuels fulfillment. Masterminds like this aren't just about work—they're about play, connection, and joy. That's where the deepest transformation happens.If you're craving clarity, connection, and the tools to optimize your entire life, this episode will light a fire under you. Cary and Ben don't just talk theory—they live it. Whether you're able to attend the mastermind or not, the wisdom here is game-changing.Listen to the full episode now and start Happy Hustlin' your way to an optimized life.Connect with Cary!https://www.instagram.com/caryjack/https://www.facebook.com/SirCaryJackhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/cary-jack-kendzior/https://twitter.com/thehappyhustlehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFDNsD59tLxv2JfEuSsNMOQ/featured Get a free copy of his new book, The Happy Hustle, 10 Alignments to Avoid Burnout & Achieve Blissful Balance https://www.thehappyhustle.com/bookSign up for The Journey: 10 Days To Become a Happy Hustler Online Coursehttps://thehappyhustle.com/thejourney/Apply to the Montana Mastermind Epic Camping Adventurehttps://thehappyhustle.com/mastermind/“It's time to Happy Hustle, a blissfully balanced life you love, full of passion, purpose, and positive impact!”Episode Sponsors:If you're feeling stressed, not sleeping great, or your energy's been kinda meh lately—let me put you on to something that's been a total game-changer for me: Magnesium Breakthrough by BiOptimizers. This ain't your average magnesium—it's got all 7 essential forms that your body actually needs to chill out, sleep deeper, and feel more balanced. I take it every night and legit notice the difference the next day. No more waking up groggy or tossing and turning all nightIf you're ready to sleep like a baby, calm your nervous system, and optimize your recovery, go grab yours now at bioptimizers.com/happy and use code HAPPY10 for 10% OFF.99 Designs- Need a killer logo, stunning website, or next-level brand design?Stop DIY-ing and start delegating like a boss with 99designs by Vista! Neurable- If you're looking to level up your focus, productivity, and mental well-being all at once, do yourself a favor and check out Neurable. You get a special hookup—just use the code HAPPY at checkout and get $100 o

Mindful Networking Mastery & Prosperity: Kerry George's Path to Business GrowthPurpose of the ShowThis show exists to transform your life and business through conversations that inspire, equip, and uplift. I connect busy people to powerful voices—authors, leaders, and world-changers you need to know.IntroductionWhat if lasting business growth starts with a shift in how you think about relationships and collaboration? Kerry George proves that it's possible. As a Collaboration Guru and networker extraordinaire, she helps entrepreneurs and leaders unlock revenue through high-quality, mutually beneficial connections.Credibility + BackgroundKerry George is a seasoned networker and strategic connector who has spent over a decade influencing entrepreneurs and accelerating revenue through deliberate networking, MasterMinds, coaching, and consulting. She has run more than 8,000 networking meetings and facilitated over 2,000 mastermind sessions, bringing together decision-makers in closed-boardroom settings to solve real business challenges.Episode SummaryYou'll hear Kerry's powerful journey from traditional networking to a purpose-driven approach that consistently turns connections into revenue. This episode isn't just about more leads; it's about building a network philosophy that aligns with values, time, and money.Call to ActionReady to elevate your network—and your revenue? Connect with Kerry at:- YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/.../CIBNTVCIBNConnectWithBusiness...- Event listings: https://www.thecibn.com/eventsOutwit The Wolves: https://thecibn.com/outwitting-the-wolves/Kerry can support you, your team, or your audience in building powerful, profit-driving collaborations.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-doctor-of-digital-gmick-smith-phd--1279468/support.

Watch This NEXT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HlK2P76_ZZsApply to Work with Voics: https://www.voics.co/schedule-youtubeJoin Aura: https://www.aura-app.ai/(00:00) Preview and Intro (01:12) Building a Lean Team Without Burnout  (04:06) Revenue vs. Profit: The Coaching Dilemma  (06:47) Why Coaching Businesses Aren't Sellable  (08:14) Jeremy's Background in Software & Mini Exits  (10:23) The Biggest Lie in Online Business  (12:22) Redefining Success & Lifestyle Goals  (16:04) Personal Brand Positioning(19:05) From Organic Marketing to Paid Ads  (22:12) Why Simple Scales and Fancy Fails  (23:34) Content Alone Won't Save Your Business  (25:31) Selling What Clients Want, Delivering What They Need  (29:30) Ads to VSL vs. Ads to Followers  (33:57) How to Qualify Clients Through Ads  (36:30) Willing vs. Able: Filtering the Right Audience  (40:54) Building Cult-Like Communities & Masterminds  (47:43) Lessons From Top Entrepreneurs & Mentors  (52:21) Consistency, Coachability, and Long-Term Thinking  (54:09) Why Hypothesis-Driven Testing Beats Guesswork  Support the show

If your results aren't changing, it's time to check your inputs. Fifteen years ago, when Lori and I were climbing out from below zero, the biggest shift we made wasn't a strategy or a tactic. In this episode, we share how we choose who takes up space on our plate, and why we started surrounding ourselves with people who supported our vision. We also break down how to upgrade your circle without guilt and audit the conversations and content you're consuming every day. Remember, the right people will pull you higher, faster. All you have to do is make room for them.   HIGHLIGHTS Our “crowd your plate” mindset for filling your life with positive and supportive people. How Lori overcame a “broke” family mindset to transform her health. What to do if your toughest critics are family or coworkers. How to shift your consumption (podcasts, music, media, rooms) to change your beliefs. One question to ask yourself if you're not seeing the results you want. How to know when it's time to change out your circle and upgrade your support system.   RESOURCES Join our next VIP Weekend Mastermind HERE! Join the most supportive mastermind on the internet - the Mentor Collective Mastermind! Make More Sales in the next 90 days - GET THE BLUEPRINT HERE! Check out upcoming events + Masterminds: chrisharder.me Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras to boost your day.   FOLLOW Chris: @chriswharder Lori: @loriharder Frello: @frello_app

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Why Career Crossroads Make You Feel Stuck and What to Do InsteadAre you at a crossroads in your career and wondering if it's time for a new direction? You're not alone.Today on the show, I share why so many women are wondering about the roles that no longer light them up and how to move forward with clarity. We will uncover what might be holding you back from living your best life...and it isn't what you think.Here's what you'll take away: 1️⃣ How to align your values so they guide your decisions 2️⃣ Why curiosity helps you shift from “what if” to “why not” 3️⃣ The role of purpose in shaping your next chapter 4️⃣ Signs it's time to pivot and how to take action without waiting 5️⃣ Why community and partnerships are essential for the journey aheadBy the end of this episode, you'll see how a crossroads moment can actually be the starting line for prosperity, growth, and abundance. “I'm a baller and I am unstoppable. That's what I told two women this week, both at completely different places in their careers. And I want you to hold onto that truth for yourself, too.”Crossroads moments don't have to hold you back they can become the starting point for prosperity, growth, and abundance.If you are listening to the show September 3rd join us for a free Masterclass: Crossroad Moments with Lisa Sakai, Founder of One Vision Retirement and Natalie Benamou, Founder of HerCsuite®.REGISTER: MASTERCLASSKeep shining your light bright. The world needs you.Connect with Natalie BenamouNatalie Benamou is the visionary behind Women Leaders on the Move, a Top 10 Women's Leadership podcast by Feedspot. As the Founder of HerCsuite®, she leads women's leadership network for senior leaders navigating board service, portfolio careers, entrepreneurship in the second half of their professional lives. This podcast is sponsored by Design Your Next Chapter Course starting September 10th.Natalie also serves as President of HER HEALTHX, a nonprofit focused on improving health outcomes by bridging the care communication gap.

Click here to download our free PDF, "Top 5 Fundraising Books Every Nonprofit Leader Should Read":→ http://www.fundraisingmasterminds.net/podcast-top5-fundraisingIn this episode of the Fundraising Masterminds Podcast, we're celebrating our 100th episode by launching a new series on Development 101 and walking through the top 5 fundraising books every nonprofit leader should read.Join us as we unpack the timeless classics and modern essentials that have shaped nonprofit development strategies for decades. From the practical handbook "It's Not Just About the Money" to the philosophically Biblical masterpiece "Money, Possessions, and Eternity", we're looking at all the most impactful books in the development library.Hear why Jerry Panas is the "top of the heap" when it comes to fundraising. Uncover if major donors really do put their pants on one leg at a time (spoiler alert — they do). Discover Randy Alcorn's biblical perspective on stewardship. And find out why some of the most impactful major gift strategies come down to simple listening.So whether you're new to the world of development or are looking to reread your favorite classics, this episode will give you (and your board!) the resources you need to become further equipped in your development journey.Remember to subscribe to our channel for more helpful nonprofit development strategies!ASK US A QUESTION:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.speakpipe.com/fundraisingmasterminds⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NEED HELP WITH YOUR NONPROFIT?Most nonprofits are under-funded. Even if you think your nonprofit is doing well, we've found you could be doing much better. However, most nonprofits don't have a clear development strategy that keeps them grounded. As a result, they "get creative" and "try new things" based on what is popular or trending, or they get comfortable with where they are at and don't realize the dangers they will be facing in just a few short years.The Perfect Vision Dinner Course is a 20-week "live video" course that addresses this problem head on. The course was developed by Jim Dempsey after 38+ years as a Senior Development Director at Cru. After Jim had personally done over 2,500 vision dinners in his lifetime and raised over $1 billion worldwide, Jim and Jason have partnered together to bring you Fundraising Masterminds. Our first course, The Perfect Vision Dinner is a time-tested proven formula that will introduce our development system and grow your nonprofit to its maximum potential.The course includes 20-hours of personalized development coaching from Jim Dempsey and Jason Galicinski and also includes a real-time community group where you have access to everyone attending the course and also our Masterminds throughout the course.The goal for this course is to fully equip you with a Biblical basis for Development so that you can Win, Keep and Lift new partners to higher levels of involvement with your nonprofit. → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://FundraisingMasterminds.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA:→ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/fundraising.masterminds⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠→ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://facebook.com/fundraising.masterminds⁠⁠⁠Episode Keywords:fundraising books, 5 fundraising books, top fundraising books, top 5 fundraising books, fundraising books every nonprofit leader should read, development 101, top 5 fundraising books every nonprofit leader should read, it's not just about the money, money possessions and eternity, jerry panas, jerold panas, major donors, randy alcorn, biblical perspective on stewardship, stewardship, major gift strategies, nonprofit development, nonprofit development strategies, jim dempsey, jim.

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This week on Tribe Builders, I'm joined by Janice Thayer — a short-term rental owner, seasoned designer, and business veteran whose entrepreneurial journey began in the early '90s. From launching her first design firm (and getting sued almost immediately!) to navigating divorce and rebuilding her career with intention, Janice brings the kind of real talk and resilience every business owner needs to hear. We dive into: The power of “pay to play” in masterminds and networks How to leverage your relationships when you think you have none What divorce can teach you about resilience and business The importance of reflection: “Don't forget to turn around and look at the view” Note: We had a few technical issues at the start of this episode, but trust me — stick with it. Janice drops serious wisdom that's worth every second. If you're in business, in transition, or just need a reminder that building your tribe takes time and grit — this one's for you. Follow & Connect with Janice and check out her properties: Instagram @ curatedproperties_  + the_nest_abingdon + the_oasis_abingdon  Facebook @curatedpropertiesllc + the nest abingdon + the oasis abingdon  youtube @ Curated_Properties_Explores     Follow Tanya: Tiktok @tanyarooneymn  Instagram @tanyarooneymn Facebook @tanya.rooney28  youtube @tanyarooneymn www.tanyarooney.com

Sales is the oxygen of your business; without it, nothing else matters. In this episode, co-hosted with my wife Lori, our good friend Jillian Murphy who closed millions through conversations breaks down exactly how to adapt your sales strategy for today's market, why your content is the key to conversions, and how to close high-ticket clients right inside the DMs without endless calls or complicated funnels. We talk about how to avoid “golden retriever energy” in your messages, how to handle objections, and MORE. Get ready to stop dreading sales and change the way you approach with confidence.   HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 THIS is the oxygen of your business! 07:30 Where the “ick” around sales comes from and how to overcome it. 12:45 The 4 main buyer types (and how to sell to each one). 19:00 The content strategy that is outperforming B-rolls in 2025. 22:45 Jillian's two part framework for closing sales in the DMs. 26:00 Do's and Don'ts of selling in the DMs. 32:00 How do you handle objections? 35:00 Client success stories from $30K turnarounds to $108K cash in 32 days. 44:00 How AI has changed sales. 45:30 Which platform to grow on vs. which to nurture on.   RESOURCES 20 ways to break through DM conversations HERE! Join the most supportive mastermind on the internet - the Mentor Collective Mastermind! Make More Sales in the next 90 days - GET THE BLUEPRINT HERE! Check out upcoming events + Masterminds: chrisharder.me Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras to boost your day.   FOLLOW Chris: @chriswharder Lori: @loriharder Frello: @frello_app Jillian: @thejillianmurphy

Ne ratez pas le 1er gros événement ESOA:Bâtir son réseau pour réussir en Afrique et dans la diaspora.C'est le thème du premier grand événement Entrepreneur State of Africa, à Paris le week-end du 11 octobre, en marge de Back to Africa, le rendez-vous majeur de la diaspora africaine.

Hey everyone! Mike here — I'm sick and my house is filling with water, so Greg and Vargas gave me the night off. They have an Immortal and Mortal book to cover in the same week. WHAT A WORLD WE LIVE IN?! The boys are talking about Marvels Mortal Thor from Al Ewing & Pasqual Ferry, with covers by Alex Ross. Next up, Mastermind out on Dark Horse from Zack Kaplan and Stephen Thompson. Immortal Legend Batman from the Radiant Black crew. AND FINALLY!!! My most anticipated book of the week is James Tynion, Brad Simpson and Dani taking on the Invisible Man as the next entry into Image Comics Universal Monsters set of mini-series. Have a safe and lovely holiday weekend to our US folks. We'll see you next week with another episode or two!

Livestreaming as always Friday at 2pm UK time (9am ET)! This week we'll be talking about a bunch of new D&D licensed books--including one about crochet!, big changes with Pathfinder's adventure path format, exclusive art previews of Fallout's New Vegas expansion, a M&M 4E playtest debriefing, and more! Crochet, Coloring, & Journals: Upcoming D&D Books from Ten Speed Press Paizo Ends Pathfinder Adventure Path Softcovers, Switching to Quarterly Model Modiphius Reveals New Art for New Vegas-Themed Fallout RPG Expansion Chaosium Prepares A Monstrous Menagerie For Its ‘Basic Roleplaying System' – Coming Soon Mutants & Masterminds 4E Playtest Report The What's OLD Is NEW TTRPG System Expands With Hardcover Bestiary D8Dungeon - You can't surf with us 

Twenty years. That's how long Lori and I have been married, and I'll be honest, there were years we weren't sure we'd make it. Marriage is one of the hardest yet most rewarding things you'll ever build, and just like business, it takes growth, tough conversations, and the courage to keep reinventing. In this episode, Lori and I share the three things that got us here. If you're in year one, year ten, or wondering how to make it, especially through the tough seasons, tune in for tools to grow individually while still choosing each other, again and again.   HIGHLIGHTS Our funny (and slightly embarrassing) engagement story. The #1 reason we made it to the 20 year milestone. Why our “try it on for size” rule lets us grow individually and as a couple. The annual dream ritual that keeps us aligned. How we update our 5 year vision (and how you can too).   RESOURCES Join our next VIP Weekend Mastermind HERE! Join the most supportive mastermind on the internet - the Mentor Collective Mastermind! Make More Sales in the next 90 days - GET THE BLUEPRINT HERE! Check out upcoming events + Masterminds: chrisharder.me Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras to boost your day.   FOLLOW Chris: @chriswharder Lori: @loriharder Frello: @frello_app

Join the Nerd Initiative Bullpen as they welcome back ZACK KAPLAN & discuss his new series from Dark Horse Comics: MASTERMINDS (On Sale August 27th, 2025) Follow Zack AT: https://zackkaplan.substack.com/ Follow Ken at: https://linktr.ee/odphpodcast Follow Tom at: https://linktr.ee/offthecufftom Follow Rich at: https://3fnpodcast.com/ Find Your Comic Store: https://findyourcomic.store/ Tom Jolu music: https://tomjolu.bandcamp.com/track/im-not-mad-im-just-disappointed your NCBD reviews destination: https://nerdinitiative.com/comic-books/ Check out our website: https://nerdinitiative.com Follow Nerd Initiative on your favorite social accounts at: https://linktr.ee/nerd_initiative Fantasyverse: Where Comics, Manga and more Collide: https://www.fanatical.com/en/fantasyverse #comics #masterminds #zackkaplan #horror #thriller #psychological #game #challenge #killallimmortals #scifi #action #suspense

The Professor Frenzy Show Episode 372 Catacomb Of Torment #2 (EC Comics)  from  Oni Press  |  Writer(s):Matt Bors Evan Dorkin, Jeremy Lambert  |  Artist(s):KanoLukas KetnerFabiana Mascolo  |  $4.99 Exquisite Corpses #4   from  Image  |  Writer(s):Che Grayson, James Tynion IV  | Artist(s):Adam Gorham, Michael Walsh  |  $4.99 G.I. Joe #10 from Image Comics (W) Joshua Williamson (A) Andrea Milana, Lee Loughridge $4.99 Los Monstruos #4 from Dark Horse Comics (W) Joshua Williamson (A) Andrea Milana, Lee Loughridge $4.99 Seasons #7   from  Image  |  Writer(s):Rick Remender  |  Artist(s):Paul Azaceta  |  $3.99 This Ends Tonight #2 from Image Comics (W) Gerry Duggan (A) Jae Lee $4.99  Resident Alien Book Of Changes #1   from  Dark Horse  |  Writer(s):Peter Hogan |  Artist(s):Steve Parkhouse  |  $4.99 Archie Comics Digest Vol 2 #1 2025 Halloween Special  from  Archie Comics  | Writer(s):Sy ReitFrank Doyle  |  Artist(s):Bob WhiteSteven ButlerDan DeCarlo  |  $9.99 Eat Your Young #1   from  Mad Cave Studios  |  Writer(s):Brian Buccellato  | Artist(s):Mattia Monaco  |  $4.99 Post Malones Big Rig #2   from  Vault Comics  |  Writer(s):Adrian Wassel PostMalone  |  Artist(s):Nathan Gooden  |  $9.99 This Week's Best Comics Red Vector #1 from Mad Cave Studios (W) David DB Andry, Tim Daniel (A) Chris Evenhuis $4.99 Sleep #4 from Image Comics (W/A) Zander Cannon $3.99  The Voice Said Kill #2 from Image Comics (W) Si Spurrier (A) Vanesa R. Del Rey $4.99 We're Taking Everyone Down With Us #5 from Image Comics (W) Matthew Rosenberg (A) Stefano Landini, Jason Wordie $4.99  Masterminds #1   from  Dark Horse  |  Writer(s):Zack Kaplan  |  Artist(s):Stephen Thompson  |  $4.99 Beneath The Trees Where Nobody Sees Rite Of Spring #2   from  IDW Dark  | Writer(s):Patrick Horvath  |  Artist(s):Patrick Horvath  |  $4.99 Universal Monsters The Invisible Man #1   from  Image  |  Writer(s):James Tynion IV  |  Artist(s):DaniBrad Simpson  |  $4.99 Lilith #5   from  Vault Comics  |  Writer(s):Corin Howell  |  Artist(s):Corin Howell  |  $4.99 Minor Arcana #10   from  BOOM! Studios  |  Writer(s):Jeff Lemire  |  Artist(s):Letizia Cadonici  |  $4.99 Nostalgia Spider-Man and the Incredible Hulk Chicago Tribune Giveaway (1980) #1 This week's that guy that was in that show is  Claude Akins Twilight Zone episode Living Doll, Season 5 Episode 6, Original air date November 1, 1963

Most people think the key to wealth is working harder, but that's actually what keeps them stuck. In this episode, Lori and I sit down with our friend Mel Abraham, CPA and bestselling author, to talk about redefining wealth and creating financial freedom on your own terms. Mel opens up about surviving cancer and how it reshaped his entire perspective on money. He shares the behavioral traps that keep people from building wealth, the game plan he personally uses to create financial independence without burnout, and the exact framework that helped one of his students go from $2K/month to $10K/month with just one presentation per week. Get ready to stop chasing money and start building your own money machine.   HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 How Mel's cancer battle reshaped his entire perspective on money. 05:00 The best thing money can buy isn't what you think. 11:00 Why does life feel so expensive, and what to do about it? 16:30 Why becoming more valuable is the path to earning more. 19:00 How to face off with yourself when change feels impossible. 20:45 How to save when income is inconsistent. 26:15 The hardest threshold on your path to wealth. 32:45 What is wealth for you? 39:45 The FREE event that will show you how to build your money machine.   RESOURCES Sign up for Mel's The MONEY MACHINE LIVE Experience HERE Join the most supportive mastermind on the internet - the Mentor Collective Mastermind! Make More Sales in the next 90 days - GET THE BLUEPRINT HERE! Check out upcoming events + Masterminds: chrisharder.me Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras to boost your day.   FOLLOW Chris: @chriswharder Lori: @loriharder Frello: @frello_app Abraham: @melabraham9

Send us a textIn episode 270 of Beyond The Story, Sebastian Rusk interviews Brad Hart, a visionary entrepreneur who has transformed his life and career through the power of masterminds and AI, as he discusses real-life examples of how his strategies have doubled intake rates and significantly increased revenue for his clients.Tune in for an inspiring discussion that underscores the resilience of the human spirit and the power of storytelling.TIMESTAMPS[00:02:33] Aiming at the wrong mountaintop.[00:04:07] Masterminds and community building.[00:07:36] AI first business tools.[00:10:05] Optimizing businesses with AI.[00:12:19] AI-enhanced customer experience strategies.[00:15:37] AI tool boosts business revenue.[00:18:23] The power of masterminds.[00:21:19] Collaboration over competition.[00:23:09] Podcast subscription and reviews.QOUTES"Success without fulfillment is the ultimate failure." -Brad Hart"Being in a mastermind with the right people is like being able to see the future. It's like having a time machine." -Brad Hart"Don't compare yourself to anybody else. Keep your own counsel, run your own race, and find the people who really support you and do that." -Brad Hart==========================Need help launching your podcast?Schedule a Free Podcast Strategy Call TODAY!PodcastLaunchLabNow.com==========================SOCIAL MEDIA LINKSSebastian RuskInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/podcastlaunchlab/Facebook: Facebook.com/sruskLinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/sebastianrusk/YouTube: Youtube.com/@PodcastLaunchLabBrad HartLinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/makemoremarbles/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makemoremarbles/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bradhart/ WEBSITEBuild with Optimus: https://buildwithoptimus.com/ ==========================Take the quiz now! https://podcastquiz.online/==========================Need Money For Your Business? Our Friends at Closer Capital can help! Click here for more info: PodcastsSUCK.com/money==========================PAYING RENT? Earn airlines when you do with the Bilt Rewards MastercardAPPLY HERE: https://bilt.page/r/2H93-5474

From truck driver to Cowboy Closer, Clifford Walker shares how small, consistent moves create generational wealth. His story of courage, service, and strategy inspires anyone seeking freedom through wholesaling and disciplined investing.See full article: https://www.unitedstatesrealestateinvestor.com/from-truck-driver-to-cowboy-closer-building-generational-wealth-with-clifford-walker/(00:02) - Introduction to The REI Agent Podcast with Clifford Walker(00:07) - Clifford Joins the Conversation: "What's Going On, Brother?"(00:10) - The Cowboy Closer: Texas Roots and Identity(00:25) - Life in Wasahatchee, Texas(01:17) - Mattias on Real Estate Conventions and Austin's Vibe(02:03) - Karaoke Nights and Clifford's Wife's Passion for Singing(03:03) - Transition Back to Real Estate: Clifford's Story Begins(03:36) - Truck Driving and the Spark from Podcasts(04:36) - Feeling Stuck: Jobs Without Fulfillment(05:55) - From YouTube University to First Six Deals(07:30) - Earning the Name “Cowboy Closer”(08:13) - Main Investment Focus: Wholesaling with Mix of Flips and Rentals(09:45) - Remote Flipping and Market Management(10:41) - Building Relationships in Real Estate Transactions(11:46) - Market Conditions in Dallas and Nationwide Trends(13:27) - The Risks of Optimism Without Numbers(14:06) - Building Long-Term Wealth vs. Transactional Business(14:48) - The Struggle of Building a True Business vs. Self-Employment(15:56) - Thinking About Retirement and Long-Term Plans(17:28) - Clifford on Starting Small: Four Rentals a Year(19:38) - Encouragement: Even 10 Rentals in 10 Years Builds Generational Wealth(20:50) - Mattias on Timing: Best Time to Buy Real Estate Was 10 Years Ago(22:26) - Creativity in Real Estate: Thinking Outside the Box(22:38) - Power of Surrounding Yourself with the Right People(24:02) - The Value of Growth and Challenging Yourself(25:07) - Worst-Case Scenarios: Returning to Old Jobs(26:22) - Bankruptcy Stories and Learning Creative Finance(27:36) - Fear vs. Action: Jumping In and Standing Tall(28:17) - Clifford on Generational Wealth One Property at a Time(28:35) - House Hacking and Entry-Level Investing Strategies(30:15) - Clifford on Quitting His Job for Full-Time Real Estate(31:10) - Mattias on House Hacking and Financing Challenges(31:49) - Clifford on Adjusting and Getting Creative with Financing(32:10) - Lifelong Learning: Podcasts, Books, and Masterminds(32:47) - Clifford's Golden Nugget: Serving People Over Selling(33:46) - Peaceful Business: Focus on Relationships, Not Pressure(34:22) - Building a Wholesome Real Estate Business Model(35:26) - Book Recommendations: Psycho-Cybernetics and The Go-Giver(36:15) - Clifford's Online Presence: YouTube and Social Media(36:40) - Closing Remarks and AppreciationContact Clifford Walkerhttps://www.cliffordrwalker.com/https://www.instagram.com/cliffordthecowboycloser/https://www.youtube.com/@CliffordTheCowboyCloserFor more exciting content like this to get you headed toward your holistic future of massive success, visit https://reiagent.com

Too many people go into events or dinners trying to make the ask right away, and that's the fastest way to turn people off. In this episode, Lori and I break down the exact questions we use to start meaningful conversations, how to position yourself as the connector everyone remembers, and the #1 networking rule I live by. We also share how to craft a confident 30 second answer about what you do (instead of a three minute bio that makes people tune out). Become a master networker and start building the kind of connections that last.   HIGHLIGHTS My #1 networking rule. The four conversation starters Lori uses that always work. How to craft a 30 second answer to “What do you do?”. Why being the connector makes you unforgettable. How to spot high quality contacts (and politely redirect others). One thing that can save you years of trial and error in business.   RESOURCES Join our next VIP Weekend Mastermind HERE! Join the most supportive mastermind on the internet - the Mentor Collective Mastermind! Make More Sales in the next 90 days - GET THE BLUEPRINT HERE! Check out upcoming events + Masterminds: chrisharder.me Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras to boost your day.   FOLLOW Chris: @chriswharder Lori: @loriharder Frello: @frello_app

Kiera is joined by Zaneta Hamlin, owner and founder of Cusp Dental Boutique. Zaneta, who built her practice from the ground up, shares with Kiera her journey, reflecting on what got her to this point and what she would've changed and focused more on if she were to start over again. Plus, Zaneta talks about how she's turned even the smallest items and exchanges into branding opportunities for her practice. Episode resources: Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Schedule a Practice Assessment Leave us a review Transcript: Kiera Dent (00:00) Hello, Dental A Team listeners. This is Kiera and today I am so giddy. I have one of my favorite humans in the entire world. Like that is not an exaggeration. She's got a million dollar smile. She's one of the funniest people I've ever met. She makes me laugh all the time. She really does. Like Zaneta when you smile, is the world just makes like it's just a happier place. Zaneta Hamlin, one of my favorite doctors. This woman can brand like nobody's business. Surprise fact, I even have her all of her branding sitting here. I have her stickers.   I love the business card. That was my favorite thing that you added in for me was a business card for me. But Zaneta Hamlin, one of our clients, one of my faves, welcome to the podcast today. How's your day today?   Zaneta Hamlin (00:39) Great, how are you? I'm happy to be here in the chat.   Kiera Dent (00:43) I'm so happy to have you. My day has been amazing. It's been podcast day and by far my favorite podcast is you today. So I'm really, really excited because I have wanted this podcast to come out for so long. So Zaneta I don't want to like do you a disservice. I just said a few things as to why I wanted you to come on the podcast. Like I said, being a part of our community, I just watch you and something I've noticed about you since literally the day one is you dress incredibly well and you're always branded. Like you're a walking   machine of branding every event I've seen you at you have Cusp Dental I know where you are I know your colors you have everything branded you think so intentionally but you're just an amazing human so Zaneta kind of tell us and honestly I want to go with you and do ⁓ dentistry in other countries that's something that you and I are gonna do outside of that so to fill our listeners in a little bit Zaneta kind of walk them through who is Zaneta Hamlin how did you get to be into Cusp Dental just kind of give us a little background on who you are the dentistry you do   Zaneta Hamlin (01:29) Absolutely.   Kiera Dent (01:40) Whatever you feel like sharing, this is Zaneta's time. And I want everybody to get to know you because you're just an amazing human. So walk us through, how did you get from where you were to where you are today?   Zaneta Hamlin (01:46) Bye.   So am   a second generation dentist. ⁓ I started off as an associate. I went to my dad's alma mater, went to Howard University College of Dentistry around this area in the Virginia Beach Hampton Roads area. I would say Howard is the real HU, so that's going to probably offend some people great. Yes, yes.   Kiera Dent (02:01) Amazing.   That's okay. She's here for it. There's no shame. Zenita, this is your podcast. You get to say whatever you want   today. No filtered.   Zaneta Hamlin (02:19) yeah. So second gen dentist, ⁓ I started off as an associate. So I associated for about nine years, ⁓ until I, ⁓ birthed the idea for Cusp Dental Boutique. It was initially going to be an acquisition. That was the plan I was with, ⁓ coaching prior, but it was more, it was geared more towards, ⁓ acquisitions and   That didn't work out for me. ⁓ just, everything just didn't work out. And the type of practice that I was looking to create ⁓ just didn't fit in the other practices. So ⁓ my husband actually found the space that we are in ⁓ and we just built it from scratch. It was a shell. ⁓ And then we have Cusp Dental Boutique. Now, ⁓ yeah, I do like to brand. So.   Kiera Dent (03:12) That's amazing.   Zaneta Hamlin (03:17) you   Kiera Dent (03:17) Please do, I want you   to, because I also hope people hear, like I said, I brought you on for a reason, Zaneta. This is where I want you to brag. I want you to share about who you are, because I think so often we don't, and so many times dentists feel they're doing it all alone. So trying to bring different dentists, different perspectives. So brag, Zaneta, I'm gonna brag about you too. So this is your show, brag as you should.   Zaneta Hamlin (03:38) I do love my practice. I love how we do things differently. There's a lot of technology. mean, lately I've had a few temps in my office. And so just having the temps has shown me how much my office does that others don't. And so, the expectations are bit higher with what they should do. ⁓ But everyone comes in and like, my gosh, this doesn't feel like a dental office. doesn't smell like a dental office.   ⁓ even the swag they get is different. Now, yeah, I'll give the Cusp Dental Boutique chapstick or things like that, but the koozies, the ⁓ wine tumblers, because you can have wine. ⁓ I think one of the things that you might be referring to is ⁓ my luggage ⁓ cover.   Kiera Dent (04:18) Why not? Why not?   Yes. Yes.   Zaneta Hamlin (04:30) I   do have that because look, your bags, when you check a bag, even if you are rolling, like it's carry on, people see it as you're dragging it wherever. So it's advertising, you know, they might be in a different state. You might come visit Virginia Beach. You what? I was on a flight to Detroit and I saw, you know, this Cusp Dental Boutique. I want to see where that is. Maybe they have an emergency. Top of mind.   Kiera Dent (04:37) Mm-hmm.   don't   disagree with you. This is why I brought you on the podcast because the way you think about branding and advertising, like I remember meeting you first at this conference and like you're repping it. Like you've got your Cusp Dental Boutique and it makes me so happy because that's also, think why you do so well in your practice. Like you love what you've built. You can see the love and the passion and the pieces. Yeah. The luggage. just wrote it down. Dental A Team needs to freaking put those on because we travel everywhere. Think of how many dentists are traveling to conferences and we are not branding. So   Zaneta Hamlin (05:22) All the time, yes.   Kiera Dent (05:27) Dental A Team, if you're listening, which most of them do, ⁓ surprise, maybe it'll be your holiday present. Shelbi, we need to get these. So, you know, there we go. Yeah, it's brilliant.   Zaneta Hamlin (05:33) There we go.   They are great.   Nobody's gonna rep your brand better than you. So if you aren't proud of it, you know, so you gotta rep it. And yeah, I put it on anything. We went, ⁓ our family went on a Disney cruise, our first ever Disney cruise. And I just randomly saw, cause ⁓ a sorority sister of mine told me we need those ⁓ clips for your beach chair to put your towel on so it doesn't fly away.   Kiera Dent (05:45) Mm-hmm. I love it.   ⁓   right. Of course. Of course you can.   Zaneta Hamlin (06:03) Well, I happen to find there are stretchy versions, like ⁓ elastic versions, and you can customize them. So of course, mine, one side says   Cusp Dental Boutique, the other side says Cusp Untethered. So either way, you're getting something. And it went on. So on the Disney Cruise, you could see four chairs. Cusp Dental Boutique, Cusp Untethered. You know.   Kiera Dent (06:19) Something.   Amazing.   It's incredible. So, okay. So I think Zaneta, something that you do so well is you built this practice. And I mean, even, I think people seeing the clips of this online, I mean, you doesn't even look like you're sitting in a dental practice. Like you're in this very different vibe, different feel. So walk me through how has it been being an owner? And then I want to go through like what have been the struggles, what have been the good things? Like you have this amazing space, people you've got raving fans.   Like you have built this boutique dental practice, which I think is so great to stand out when I think dentistry has been a little bit tricky. And I think you're doing a great job of that. And then we're going to pivot to like some of your favorite brand. I mean, she's already listed her luggage covers. can like literally Zaneta. feel like if there's something she can put a logo on, she will like, it is like, Oh, I could put this here. I could have a bracelet. I mean, your jacket, I guarantee you there's a Cusp Dental pin. I guarantee. Yep.   Zaneta Hamlin (07:15) Really.   yeah,   I mean the back of my jean jacket says untethered on it.   Kiera Dent (07:26) It's all there. She's constantly, it's constant. Like Zaneta, I think you are one of the few people that thinks in their branding so much that it is a part of you. It's what you do. It's who you are. It's not like I'm Zaneta and here's work and here's Zaneta. It's I am these pieces. So walk me through, you started this scratch start. How's it been going?   Zaneta Hamlin (07:27) The symbol is right there.   you   Kiera Dent (07:50) The wins, the stresses, the struggles, like where are you at on the business ownership path?   Zaneta Hamlin (07:56) I mean, there have been ups and downs. I will be very honest and frank about that. I've never been a business owner. So this is my first kick at it. ⁓ But I'm very frank with my team, like, hey, guys, I'm learning too. And I rely on them to also give me their feedback. Now, I always take it into consideration. It doesn't always mean like, hey, we're going to do what you recommended this time around. But I do like to listen to them and see what they think, because they have great ideas. But you won't know unless you actually listen to them.   It's been up and down. Like when people opt to leave the practice to go somewhere for whatever reason, ⁓ I've taken it personally in the past. Now, ⁓ my gosh, I mean, hopefully Dana has seen how much I've grown in that department.   Kiera Dent (08:38) I was,   I would agree. Dana's been coaching you for quite a while and Zenita, I will even say not being in the day to day with you all the time, you have grown exponentially. It used to be this, I remember being in the Dr. Masterminds, different places. It was just this like complete stress. And I feel like you have definitely grown as a business owner, as a leader, and I'm really proud of you. And you seem happier, but you still haven't lost your flair of like loving your practice. Like it didn't jade you even though it stressed you out. And agree, Dana, Dana will for sure be watching this and she will be so proud of you.   She already is, but you have definitely grown in the time that we have known you. And I'm really proud of you because I don't think everybody does grow. Some people just stay stagnant, but you have wanted to grow. You've wanted to evolve. You listen to what people say. You've made friends in our community. You and Christie have become BFFs. Christie Moore, she's been on the podcast too. Super excited to hang out in person, but you do a good job of executing and implementing Zenita. You're very humble. You're very coachable. And you're also just a ton of fun. Like you keep the Zenita piece of you while also growing and evolving too.   Zaneta Hamlin (09:38) Thank you. Yeah, I mean, it's there's no way you can't change stuff if you don't accept it. Because if it was working the way you were doing it, then why are you coaching? So no, it's it's been up and down. I've learned to delegate. I wasn't doing that before. And I'm still learning to ⁓ give deadlines because sometimes I will suggest that something needs to be done and not say when I need it done by and in my mind, that means you've done it already.   Kiera Dent (09:45) Right.   Zaneta Hamlin (10:04) ⁓ so working on that, but I am doing better with letting others, ⁓ do things for me and that I don't have to do all of it. And I have a great team that understands that I will do it all if not, if they don't step in and they will be like, no, no, no, I got it. You go do something else or maybe go eat. about that? so, ⁓ I think it's who you surround yourself with that. ⁓   Kiera Dent (10:18) Mm-hmm.   Yeah. Yeah. Good.   Zaneta Hamlin (10:33) helps and like you mentioned like Christie, for example, I was talking to another doctor when I went to a master class a couple of weeks ago for the AGD and he was telling me like, hey, when you are looking to move your practice into different levels, like moving up, like for example, me, you know, trying to add an associate and grow, he was like, talk to people who have done it or people who ⁓   Kiera Dent (10:54) Mm-hmm.   Zaneta Hamlin (11:02) have been in that seat before, or coaches that can help you. And I was like, well, definitely my coach can help me with that. And to like, you know, talking to somebody like Kristy, who's been there, done that, probably even read a book about it, you know. So ⁓ it's who you surround yourself with too, that can help you.   Kiera Dent (11:20) Yeah, no, I think you've done an amazing job and it's just fun. It's fun to watch you evolve as a leader. It's fun to watch you. I mean, I remember some of our first emails were I'm staying here so late. Everything's on my plate. I don't know how to do this to now hearing you of I delegate and I built this culture of a team that knows who I am. They give it had to change yourself as Anita. That's something I love about you is I don't feel you. There's been a huge change of Anita. I think there's been like Zenita 2.0 is Anita 3.0.   where you just keep like, keep the core of who you are, but you evolve as your business evolves and like letting the team know, yes, this is who I am and this is what I'm expecting. And I'm very honest and very frank. I think it's really helped you tremendously. And like, let's give some snaps. You are bringing in an associate. You are evolving your practice. You are growing into these things. And so if you were talking to somebody, say in your shoes, they just found this space, they found the shell. They're super excited. There's Anita, who you were at the beginning.   Zenita today, what would you maybe tell that practice owner of some things of like, hey, as the wiser version of me, this is what I would maybe do or I would execute on XYZ or I would do this again of something that I did. What would you say are some of those tips you would give maybe a Zenita coming in doing a similar path?   Zaneta Hamlin (12:36) probably would have learned to delegate earlier. I think, yeah. Yeah.   Kiera Dent (12:40) I agree.   Yeah, I remember   some long emails and some hard nights on NotDelegate and a lot of hours at the practice unnecessarily.   Zaneta Hamlin (12:48) Yeah   I was quick focusing it. Don't do quick,   you can, but why? know, like, I can't believe I did that and how much time I put, but it's interesting though, like some, the things that I have delegated, I'm still busy. I still have to do things. it's like, now I'm like, how did I have time to do that? Like, no wonder why I was stressed. No wonder why I wasn't sleeping, you know, like, so I would have definitely, ⁓   Kiera Dent (12:57) I agree. I agree.   Yes.   Zaneta Hamlin (13:20) delegated sooner. I would have gotten an aura ring earlier. That's something she knows talking to her about. I would have gotten that earlier. ⁓ But I also would have trusted my intuition more a earlier. I mean, I did, but not at the level in which I do now. Like, for example, if I extend an offer or like,   Kiera Dent (13:24) Right? ⁓ It works great. Yes, agreed. Okay.   Zaneta Hamlin (13:49) you know, I make a decision, because I like to make decisions pretty quickly. Like it's this and we're going with it, right? I don't go back and like ponder it like, oh, did I really make this mistake? Like, was this a mistake? Should I have done this? Should I have done that? I've had those thoughts before, but then I quickly am like, no, no, no, it's, this is the way we should go if an offer was made and it wasn't accepted.   Kiera Dent (13:53) Mm-hmm.   Zaneta Hamlin (14:17) It's because that wasn't for me and it probably would have been a headache. You know, I've gone down that route with like negotiations and stuff like that. And I thought to myself, hey, had that actually worked, it would have been a disaster. So I'm glad it didn't. So definitely ⁓ intuition, like leaning into that and just going with the flow.   Kiera Dent (14:35) Yeah.   Mm hmm. No, and I do. I do think that there's so many times that we feel like there's all these other experts, which I do agree like great job. Kudos to you. You you jumped into consulting and you hired coaches and you talk to mentors and talking about Sheena and Christie like you use your doctor community around you and you work with other mentors. But I do believe that there's an internal knowing that I think we often lose by thinking I've never done this before. So how am I supposed to know? But I do think that there's a core knowing that   I really love that you brought that up, that people really do need to trust themselves. They need to execute on that more. ⁓ So many people are like, well, someone told me I shouldn't do this. And I'm like, but you know, like you know what you need to do and you're gonna, you'll figure it out and it will work. So, okay, I love your story and I love what you've done. And I'm so happy that you're sharing with other people. And now I wanna pivot to, let's talk about your branding. Talk me through, you said everything is branding opportunities. Every single possible thing that you do.   Zaneta Hamlin (15:18) It doesn't feel right.   Kiera Dent (15:36) Like has this always been a part of you? Did it just come with buying the practice? And then I want you to walk through some of the specifics that you do of branding intentionally, maybe even like who you use or where you get these things. Like, I don't think people realize like marketing is a lot easier than they think it is. You did a scratch start. So you have had to figure out how to market yourself with no money. So kind of walk us through like, how have you done this? How has the marketing been for you? How has it been finding more new patients like?   Zaneta Hamlin (15:54) Mm-hmm.   Kiera Dent (16:02) I don't know, whatever you want to take on this branding, because honestly, you are one of my queens of branding that I've met as a dentist. You do it so well. So walk me through just whatever, however you want to take this branding, marketing side of the business.   Zaneta Hamlin (16:15) No judgment. Okay. Ready? Okay. One of the cheapest things you can get and y'all don't, well, let's just go through it. So ⁓ pens. Okay. So I would go to Pens.com. They always run promos and stuff like that. Get some pens, get your favorite pen. ⁓ they send you, they'll send you something. See exactly. Yeah.   Kiera Dent (16:17) No judgment. I'm ready.   No judgment, we already put it there.   You do.   I have it. It's literally right there.   Zaneta Hamlin (16:42) What I, how I started was, mean, of course, Studio 88 did my logo, my colors and all that stuff. That was a process to get to what it is now, right? Because there were different versions of it, right? And then I started putting it on pens. So here's what I would do. would, when I go to a restaurant, family, friends, myself, whatever, you know, they give you a pen, a Bic pen or some whatever pen.   Kiera Dent (17:08) Mm-hmm.   Zaneta Hamlin (17:10) I will sign with my pen and I will leave that pen.   Kiera Dent (17:13) You're so clever. Okay, keep going.   I want to hear all these ideas. I'm writing them down by the way. They're brilliant.   Zaneta Hamlin (17:20) So   I always have a bajillion pens on me in my purse or in my pocket. wear scrubs, so I have them in my pockets and stuff. Like even where, like my car, where I take my car to get it serviced or I'll change whatever. They've got my pens floating around too. The wine shop that I go to with, that I have membership at, they've got my pens. They always ask me, what color is coming out next? You know, like, cause I do different colors based on different seasons, as long as it's within brand.   Kiera Dent (17:45) Smart.   Zaneta Hamlin (17:48) So I can tell when that pen was from because we've only been orange orders. And black was the last order we had. We have a teal one now. That was a mistake, but still I have 500 of them. So we're gonna work through that. Yeah. And then I also did a partnership with a restaurant that's not too far from my office, half a mile away. They're out by the water. They gave me gift cards that I can give to new patients.   Kiera Dent (17:54) That's incredible.   So we're giving them out. Yeah.   Zaneta Hamlin (18:17) I gave them a boatload of pens. So when they are having people sign their checks or whatever, you know, they finished their eating and all that stuff, they've got a Cusp Dental Boutique pen that people usually jack, they steal those. And so they've got 200 to sort through, whatever. So that's how I really started getting the brand out. I would wear what I had, if know, if I had t-shirts or something, I would wear those. Now I have sweatshirts and stuff too.   Kiera Dent (18:24) Mm-hmm.   Mm-hmm   Zaneta Hamlin (18:48) But it was just really wherever I can show folks. When I go with my kids to their games or their school or whatever, I might have something. And people ask, ⁓ are you the one that owns? Yeah, hi, you should come to this. You know, just really, so it could be anything. mean, again, pen is a simple and easy thing to do to carry, not a huge investment.   Kiera Dent (19:03) Yeah.   Zaneta Hamlin (19:16) you know, do that. And then when Stanley does promotions and they customize them, you do that too. Yep. Yeah. And koozies are cheap. ⁓ I use ⁓ Citi Paper. They are in Alabama. A friend of mine, another business owner, she's a pediatric dentist. Quinn, sent them or referred them to me and ⁓   Kiera Dent (19:23) On brand, on color. Excellent.   Zaneta Hamlin (19:44) They do all of my koozies, whether it's the regular size koozie or the tall ones, which we did one season for a beach, because we're right by the water. ⁓ And then even like our goodie bags, we don't do the traditional goodie bags at the office. They're cotton, because also check out the environment. I have to come up with something for my patients who bring theirs back to reuse them. Like, hey, maybe if you bring your bag back, so we can just refill it with your supplies if you need it.   Kiera Dent (20:02) Yeah.   Cute.   Zaneta Hamlin (20:14) ⁓ But things like that have been great and people love it because it's different. Now I use mine for like when I travel for makeup, like my makeup brushes. It's, you know, I've had patients that will use it for their sunglasses. We have Cusp sunglasses, which patients use when they're sitting in the chair anyway to protect their eyes and 90 % of the time they want to walk out with it anyway. So again, take it. has my logo.   Kiera Dent (20:25) Mm-hmm.   Take   it, please.   Zaneta Hamlin (20:44) Yeah,   take it. Yeah, by all means. So yeah, and sunglasses can be pretty cheap too.   Kiera Dent (20:47) ⁓   Mm-hmm. So what do you feel? Okay pens koozies sunglasses shirts sweatshirts reusable bags What do you feel are if I'm like on a budget? Pens obviously what else you feel has been I mean and also I'm hearing you you know your population You're by the beach. So you're thinking in beach like they're gonna want drinks. They don't want sand on those So koozies are gonna be great. Keep them cold. They're there   Zaneta Hamlin (21:02) Mm-hmm. Yes.   Kiera Dent (21:14) the towel thing at the beginning of the podcast. Well, yeah, that makes sense because you're at the beach. People need those are going to use those are going to see them. ⁓ I like what things would you say if I'm on a budget are going to be the best bang for my buck? I love the Stanleys. I didn't even think about like you're watching promotions on every single thing that your patients would use like sunglasses, clever. Again, you're a beach community. So what has been your best ROI?   Zaneta Hamlin (21:33) Yeah.   Yeah.   Kiera Dent (21:39) because branding is like awareness, but then there's also like, I need patients to come back with that. So what do you feel has been your best ROI that you could say these patients came from this if I could only choose like one or two of these items?   Zaneta Hamlin (21:53) If we, my team probably would have to help me with this, but if it's based on what people have asked for, I would say it's chapstick.   Kiera Dent (22:04) Interesting.   Zaneta Hamlin (22:05) Yeah, because you don't have to be at the beach to use chapstick like chaps you should keep these puppies moist like drink your water and Moisturize your lips ⁓ SPF all the things the chapstick folks have asked for like hey Do you guys still do the chapsticks because I think and I don't know I know there are different types, but the one we do is like the big daddy one I have one in my ⁓ pocket somewhere, but ⁓   Kiera Dent (22:14) Yeah.   You   Zaneta Hamlin (22:34) Um, people really like that. You know, someone once someone said to me, Oh yeah, a friend of mine was using it and I just liked how it went on. And, you know, she said she got at her dental appointment. I was like, Oh yeah. Okay. I'm glad you came because would you like one today after your appointment? can give you one.   Kiera Dent (22:52) because we've got   some and you can share them with all your friends.   Zaneta Hamlin (22:56) Yeah, so I think that has been great.   And then the koozies are the second ones because people ask for that again. You could be anywhere. I mean, my neighbors use the koozies when we're out in the neighborhood, you know, hanging out with the kids and stuff like that. So yeah. ⁓ look at that.   Kiera Dent (23:16) Mm-hmm.   Look at that. She has it. I'm telling you, this woman walks in her logo. I would not be shocked if you told me you had pajamas in it.   Zaneta Hamlin (23:28) That's it.   That's a good idea.   Kiera Dent (23:32) There you   go. Pajamas. know our team has been asking me for workout clothes, like tank tops. Um, and then also they want the branded shoes of Dental A Team shoes. So that way they're like, we do a different one every single year. Cause that way, like your team is always wearing stuff also. So like if it's stuff that they do, yes. Um, you can do that. We also found out you can make a custom Nikes. Uh, you can make other customs that.   Zaneta Hamlin (23:47) Yeah Chuck says it converse   Can you put lingo on   it?   Kiera Dent (24:01) So those are things, again, I haven't done it yet, but write down the, get your notebook. ⁓ But honestly, I think Zaneta, some of these things, even post podcast, if you can send me and we'll include it in the show notes, some of the suppliers that you use and some of the ideas that you have. like we've listed off, she's got the Stanleys that she brands, there's the ChapStick. But if you looked and if you saw on the video and if you miss it, it's not the cheap ChapStick. Like this is not a cheap ChapStick. There's some dental offices that give.   Zaneta Hamlin (24:29) They have...   Kiera Dent (24:30) Gross chapstick.   Zaneta Hamlin (24:31) yeah, the minis. I know!   Kiera Dent (24:33) The minis or the ones that just like get in your mouth and they taste disgusting or they like don't actually moisturize. They almost like dry it out worse. So you're like putting it on. ⁓ You know what I'm talking about. Excellent. Do you hear this? She's coming to our doctor in-person mastermind, which is in September and we're super excited about it. It's a doctor in leadership one and Zaneta is already thinking I'm bringing it for everybody. And that's not because these dentists.   Zaneta Hamlin (24:40) Yeah.   Yes. you're getting one. I think I'm bringing some for everybody when I come to the meeting.   and you get a chance to.   Kiera Dent (25:00) These dentists are not her client. We don't even live by her, but yet all of us are going to be wearing it. She never knows where one of us is going to be. I'm going to be on the airplane sitting there flying out to the East coast. Someone's going to see it. They're going to look it up cause they're going to love her logo. And lo and behold, they'll be like, ⁓ I saw some girl putting this chapstick on, on a plane. You never know where people are going to be. And that's very easy. I thought your restaurant idea was so clever and like pens. I did not even think about signing with your own and just leaving it there constantly.   the luggage, our team's getting luggage carriers. Like that's going to be part of their standard onboarding. Cause we fly all the time and dentists are on planes all the time. So Zenita.   Zaneta Hamlin (25:32) Thank you.   Dentists,   their assistants, their office managers, their spouses, somebody, it's fun. And I saw this cute lady walking by with this and took a picture of it and sent it to their spouse or whoever, best friend. Have you been in this company? Or why aren't you doing that?   Kiera Dent (25:43) Mm-hmm.   Uh-huh. Uh-huh. Uh-huh. It's a very, it's   so clever, Zenita. I think, okay, so what's your most random favorite thing that maybe wasn't the best ROI, but you just loved it. It was one of your favorite like things that you created that's been branded. I mean, you got a jean jacket that's unbranded. You've got your shirt, which is a super darling shirt. Like what have you loved that was like, yeah. And then you also said you got sweatshirts.   Zaneta Hamlin (26:16) Thank you, you really sound interesting.   Kiera Dent (26:20) What else do you have? Like, what was your favorite?   Zaneta Hamlin (26:23) well, I really like our, wine, ⁓ tumblers. I have a Yeti that has, ⁓ Cusp Dental Boutique on it, but we have tumblers or two versions again, depending on which one you break out. know when you got it because we only rotate certain things and we've, we've done some promos where like our Cusp Circle folks get, which we have to get better about it. But when people do our in office, ⁓   membership, yep, they get those things. So like the t-shirt, I'm not going to just give to like our regular PPO patient. Like it's going to be, you know, our membership folks that get those, like the nicer branded items. But I really like the ⁓ koozies or not koozies, the tumblers. ⁓ I use it often enough. ⁓   Kiera Dent (27:01) Mm-hmm.   Mm-hmm.   often enough, all the favorite things and you can have it as   a business write-off because you want them. They're branded. You pull them out for parties. You can put them on social media. Obviously, it's a complete business write-off. I agree. Yeah.   Zaneta Hamlin (27:24) Excellent. Yeah. I had   my previous coach, she would put when she would go to the beach or wherever she would go, she would take pictures with her wine tumbler in different places. I did like a, I think it's in my ⁓ Cusp merch on my Instagram, where it just shows people with Cusp Dental Boutique things in different places. ⁓ And sometimes I'll still do that. Like I'll set it somewhere or whatever.   Kiera Dent (27:40) Ha ha ha!   Zaneta Hamlin (27:54) I've had patients who will send me pictures of themselves out in the wild with random Cusp Dental Boutique things. yeah, but the wine tumbler has been great because no one else has that. no dental offices, you know, like it's something you wouldn't think of for a dental office. So yeah.   Kiera Dent (28:09) Yeah.   Mm-hmm.   Totally. Well, and as you're   saying, I hope people picked up on, I wrote down some notes that I think you maybe don't even realize you're doing, but you don't call it a membership plan. It's called Cusp Dental Boutique Circle. So it's your, and as soon as you said it, I was like, that's her membership plan. But notice the way you say it, Zaneta, is you want your people to be part of your group. It's a community, it's a group, it's not, and like they're getting the special stuff. They're getting something that's different than everybody else. So you're setting it apart for people that are a part of your inner circle.   Zaneta Hamlin (28:27) Yes.   Kiera Dent (28:46) Then it said Cusp merch and I was like, probably gonna start selling your merch like honestly, but right now it's just on social media, which then helps patients realize they go, they tag you, you're gonna be putting it on there. People will see it. ⁓ You also are very clever. You said two versions and I was like, that's so smart because then people are going to want things at different times. They're gonna see other people getting it, which then creates retention of people wanting to come back because they saw the merchandise. They saw different things.   Zaneta Hamlin (28:51) Mm-hmm.   Kiera Dent (29:15) but also you strategically know like when were, when did I see them? Where were these pieces based on what they're, they're having? So it's a very like thought out process that I don't even think people, I don't even know if you realize like the depths of the pieces you're doing that are just very fun. And it seems like you just have a ton of fun doing it too.   Zaneta Hamlin (29:22) there.   I do. mean, it's, I don't know. It's, I, now I will say if you are wearing your brand, you can't be outside acting crazy. So you can be fun.   Kiera Dent (29:41) I would agree. I was going to say, do you ever get sick of like having people be   like, hi, who are you? Like, I'm like, no, sometimes I want to go incognito on a plane. Like I don't want anybody to know me. So.   Zaneta Hamlin (29:48) Yes, right. I   do have those times. Like tomorrow, I'm supposed to be going to Cape Charles with my husband. It's our wedding anniversary. I have gone back and forth because we're going to be visiting an artillery. I'm like, do I go? Because I will wear my Cusp baseball cap. I have it in three colors. My team, some of my team members have them.   Kiera Dent (30:01) No.   Thank   Zaneta Hamlin (30:15) I think one   of our videos, were wearing it for like, it's our like new patient welcome video we have for wearing the hats. But my husband wears his often. But I've thought, do I go to this place wearing my Cusp Dental Boutique hat? Because it has the symbol in the front ⁓ and the name of the practice in the back. ⁓ Or do I go incognito? Nobody should know who I am. But the Eastern Shore,   Kiera Dent (30:42) Mm-hmm.   Zaneta Hamlin (30:43) is close enough and we do have patients that have come from there. So just from talking to you, I'm thinking that I'm probably going.   Kiera Dent (30:50) at least have   like, there'll be a little Cusp Dental Boutique cameo if not the full show. So yeah, of course she's taking pens.   Zaneta Hamlin (30:55) I'm also taking pens. So I'm going to be leaving them at the   distillery strategically and the restaurant. ⁓   Kiera Dent (31:02) The pen, the pen.   And I will say, Zaneta, I mean, you shipped this to me at Summit, because this is where it came from. We were at Summit and I was like, I need a notebook. And you messaged in the chat, I saw it come through, Zaneta said, I'm sending you a notebook. And lo and behold, this shows up in like the super cute notebook. I still have it. It's got a beautiful, I mean, it's a real nice pen, Zaneta. She did, that's something else I'm noticing with you. You're not scrimping. Like this is a very heavyweight pen. It's a nice feel pen.   Zaneta Hamlin (31:14) It did.   Kiera Dent (31:32) which also is on brand with a Cusp Dental Boutique office. You're not going for this like hot, like you're not going for the burn and churn, which is fine. If you were, it'd be a different type of pen. Your stickers are very high end stickers. Your business card is high end. It's on brand. There's the untethered. There's the Cusp Dental Boutique. Like just, I mean, you guys, I still have these. They're very nice. They're cute. They are not, I feel like I'm selling Cusp Dental Boutique. Like I feel like we're on an infomercial. Like here, here we are.   Zaneta Hamlin (31:59) Please keep going.   Kiera Dent (32:02) But I think something like this pen is compared to some of these crummy ones, like, you know, Pens.com, they do send you some really junky ones. They also send you some really nice ones. But I've been in offices writing with pens, like from the Pens.com, like they ship them to me. I'll have a rose gold one. I'll have a white one. And in offices, the dental assistant's like, I love your pen. And I'm like, well, you can have it. Here you go. Like take it, write it, share it with everybody. But I do think there's something to be said. You do nice things.   Zaneta Hamlin (32:10) Thank you. Yeah.   Yeah.   Kiera Dent (32:31) rather than doing just cheap things to slap a brand, but your brand is higher end. Your brand is a nicer brand. So you're making sure it's very intentional with your brand.   Zaneta Hamlin (32:42) think when you are going to brand your items, and I get it, it depends on which season you're in in your practice, right? But when you are going to put your name on something, you want it to represent you well. And so yes, the things that I have done are probably, you know, I will always say they're top tier. But some of these things you can also get when they go on sale. Like they'll send me stuff like, it's now 85 cents.   Kiera Dent (32:48) Mm-hmm.   Mm-hmm.   Zaneta Hamlin (33:11) you know, to get this pen or 50 cents for that pen. I'm like, oh shoot, get it, get it now. We're gonna get this color. This is gonna be this season or 2024. This is the color, you know. So it's just, and it's something I think it's probably my mother, cause she's always like, like if I'm gonna go out with her, like sometimes I wanna just dress down and wear sweatpants, right? She's like, where are you going? You're not following me like that. You know, and so it's like, okay, all right, I get it. Like I gotta represent you and myself well.   Kiera Dent (33:20) Mm-hmm.   Mm-hmm.   You   Mm-hmm.   Zaneta Hamlin (33:41) So yeah, for things you're gonna put your logo on, you do wanna make sure it's something that people are gonna want, that it looks good and it represents you. So if you can't, maybe hold out till you can get the one that you really want. Because if it's crappy and you don't even like it and you're not gonna use it, why get it? Save your money, invest it in something else. Get AI.   Kiera Dent (33:55) Mm-hmm.   Yeah.   Get AI.   was a mastermind conversation we had this week. There is a podcast inspo'd by Zaneta. I will not say exactly which one. She knows, you guys can all guess on the podcast coming out. I recorded it right before this one, but Zaneta, I think it was just so fun. I really wanted to hear just about the different ideas. So anything you have of like, like you said, Pens.com or where you get your koozies or any of those. Cause I think that's also the hard part of there. So much out there, like who are the good brands? So even if you can send some of those that you like.   Zaneta Hamlin (34:06) You   Kiera Dent (34:30) I'd be happy to share those along. But I think if nothing else, I hope listeners today start thinking of differently of how can you brand your stuff? How can you do simple things? Where are your patients hanging out all the time that are the ideal patients you want? Not just patients, because we don't want all patients. We want your ideal patient. So like you said, they're going to be at the distillery. So you're going to a certain place. Like I picked up on that. You're not like I'm handing these out at, we won't say certain names.   Zaneta Hamlin (34:32) Yeah.   you   Kiera Dent (34:56) but I know you would not be dropping pens at certain places. You will be dropping them up. They don't go to all locations. They go to intentional locations where you know, it's like you said, there's a restaurant on the water. Well, I can already tell what type of a clientele is at that one based on where this restaurant is. So without Zaneta even telling you who her ICP is or ideal customer profile or avatar of patient, she's intentionally putting all of her brand in the places she wants people to be at her ideal patient base.   Zaneta Hamlin (35:10) You   Kiera Dent (35:25) to grow and Zaneta, mean, without even sharing any of your numbers, the fact that you've taken a scratch, start shell of a practice, built it with your own branding, your own pieces to now you're going to be bringing on an associate. think people can attest that some of the things you're doing clearly have been working really, really well. So thank you for sharing. I got excited. I I wrote a ton of notes over here and I hope other people did. And these are the type of conversations that come out at the mastermind.   Zaneta is talking about all of her problems, but then she's branding her Cuspware everywhere and all of us want it. So it goes like, you know, it's a good, it's a good thing. And honestly, Sheena needs to talk to you. She needs help on her branding. So and Sheena shout out to you. Just like, you know, you need like these are the things.   Zaneta Hamlin (35:57) Ha ha!   I would love to, but I do think   though, just, I probably picked this up from Studio 88, just because you're a dental practice, a dental office, you do not have to do everything dental. Like my logo doesn't have a tooth anywhere, right? It can, and that's great, but it doesn't have to. So just because it's a dental practice, like my logo or the things that I brand aren't specific to dental things. So my recommendation is,   Kiera Dent (36:20) Mm-hmm. Mm-hmm.   Zaneta Hamlin (36:33) Put your logo on something that you like and you would use outside of work. That is the best way to market your practice is on things that you would even want to use. It doesn't have to be like things you would expect from a dental office. You know what I mean? Like, hence the rumblers and yeah, the wine stuff.   Kiera Dent (36:52) right? The wine. Yep, yep. It's   stuff that you like, but also what I think is important is we often attract the people that are like us and as patients. And so Zaneta is doing things that make her happy, that make her want to do it, that are going to attract people that are very similar to her. Not everyone's going to love this pen. There will be some of you that will be like, that's too thick, that's too fat. Like I don't like how that one writes. And you would prefer another style of pen.   but people that like this high end vibe feel where it's this gel. mean, I already know Tiffany would love this pen and in the other colors. I also love that you do different colors. It's so clever, like so many fun things and you just have fun, but you do it. I'm really proud of you on an overhead budget. Good job. Like when it's on sale, when these things like, not just buying the Stanleys, you're literally being an intentional business owner too, which I think shows that you can do branding and marketing on like within an overhead budget.   and still have a ton of fun and make beautiful, high quality things. I mean, your logo just stands out even in this video. It's strong. It's, it's Anita. It's beautiful. And it just definitely represents who you are as a person too.   Zaneta Hamlin (38:00) And the final thing I'll mention about that is not every, like right now I'm the only one with the Stanley, but I will say my, if I make more of these, cause I wanted to try it out. I wanted to see how it would do. And my team members were like, I love that. You there are certain things that only squad members have. So like, right. So you want to get it. Like there's certain jackets or sweatshirts that we have.   Kiera Dent (38:14) Mm-hmm.   Zaneta Hamlin (38:28) You only get that if you're on my team. So ⁓ there are certain things you and like this t-shirt patients don't get this, you know, and it has our ⁓ humble hearts, skilled hands at the back. If they're wearing it out, they're like, well, where'd you get that shirt? Even if a patient from Cusp Circle wants a shirt, theirs is a little bit different, right? So again, strategically, you know, no, how'd you that? Cause only team members have that or whatever. So.   Kiera Dent (38:41) I love it.   Mm-hmm.   ⁓ Mm-hmm.   Zaneta Hamlin (38:56) If it's a little bit more expensive, yeah, maybe do that for your team during the holidays or their anniversary ⁓ or their birthday or something like that ⁓ that you're not just giving to anybody else.   Kiera Dent (39:05) Mm-hmm.   It's really clever. So for birthdays and anniversaries, do you have swag or gifts? I'm guessing it's all Cusp Dental Boutique. So tell us kind of about that. I mean, I didn't mean to go down this path, but I'm just very curious.   Zaneta Hamlin (39:20) So, not always, so give me some credit there, not always. our first, so for my office, the first anniversary, you get a Marc Jacobs tope.   Kiera Dent (39:24) Yeah, yeah. Okay.   I love it. I love it. No, there is no judgments   they needed. These are the things that make offices stand out. I love it.   Zaneta Hamlin (39:37) It's the mini though. So they get,   it's the maybe, I guess it's the small. So ⁓ far I've given four of those out. But anyway, you get that in whatever color. I order them, get them in bulk during the holidays. So I have them hidden somewhere in my office. So whenever someone's anniversary is, I can get in, I know what color they want, I can ask, and then they get that for their first anniversary. Second anniversary, what I've done is, ⁓   Kiera Dent (39:51) Mm-hmm.   Zaneta Hamlin (40:06) I have, we did like the, I think it's like the Turkish towels, because again, beach, and then ⁓ city paper put my logo on it. It's in like leather or something like that on the side. ⁓ So they have that, and you know, the Turkish towels have like, it's like tied at the bottom or whatever, like the things hanging off of it. So we did that in a wine. So the wine shop that I go to, they custom made a, they, brought the towel.   Kiera Dent (40:11) Mm-hmm. Mm-hmm. Mm-hmm.   Mm-hmm. Yep. Mm-hmm. Mm-hmm.   No.   Zaneta Hamlin (40:35) They put that in there with, so my team members that have gotten to their second year anniversary, they fill out a questionnaire from the wine shop that tells, ask them specifically what kind of wines they like. We put that in the box with other goodies from the wine shop. So it might be like truffle almonds or whatever that will pair well and little things based on what they like. And then that goes with it. And so that was year two.   ⁓ I'm still thinking what's gonna happen for those that make it to year three, ⁓ but it's always gonna be something different. They'll get at least something that has Cusp on it. It's just the first anniversary has the Marc Jacobs tote. And that started from like a joke that we had in the office, because people would walk around with these Marc Jacobs. And my admin at the time, Rachel, she was great before she moved. She had, and it's on social media somewhere where,   Kiera Dent (41:05) Mm-hmm.   Yeah, I love it.   Yeah   Zaneta Hamlin (41:32) She wrote on a brown paper bag, the tote, and she would walk around the office with it. And I was like, I get the hint. I get it. So that's when I bought it and I just made it a rule. Our first anniversary, that's what you get. So it's the same.   Kiera Dent (41:36) Mm-hmm.   You   It's amazing. And I love that you   think about like buying it on sale, there's different things. And then it's part of the Cusp. I love that it's called the Cusp squad. And you've got the Cusp Dental sort of like Boutique circle. So it's like you've got different names also for your groups that people want to be, which is so amazing. I have a friend and she does this in her dermatology and I didn't think about it. But she has it so exclusive that people like fly in from other places to go to her dermatology and be like, how did you get into joyful?   And she's just done a great job of branding it, of making things special, of making it to where this is only for, and I mean, I wrote so many notes because this is not my specialty. That's why I wanted you on the podcast, Anita, because I think hearing what other people do really can help us out. And like you are literally thinking in branding all day, every day, what can I do? But also doing it in such a beautiful aesthetic way as well that people want it. I mean, who doesn't want to Mark Jacobs bag that, yeah, I'm okay with it saying Cusp on it. Like I'll take that, right? ⁓   It's a beautiful thing that people do want, which is amazing. I love it. Well, Zaneta, I adore you. Any last thoughts you have, anything on branding or business ownership or anything that you feel leaving our listeners today would put a nice pretty bow on this for you today, because I've loved it. I've enjoyed all the tactical pieces, so many different fun things, like something so far from what I normally talk about that just makes me excited and psyched ready to do this. So any last things you want to add, any advice, any pieces?   to put a on our podcast today.   Zaneta Hamlin (43:19) Just make it fun, get stuff that you would use, doesn't have to be dental related. mean, ⁓ yeah, you can check in with your team too. They might have some great ideas that you can use, but yeah, just have fun with it and be obnoxious as you want to with it. Yeah.   Kiera Dent (43:40) I love it.   Amazing. Well, Zaneta, thank you. Thank you for coming on. Thank you for sharing. And I think this is just something really special about our dentist community of like people like you and Christie and Sheena and like, Jamin and all Kevin like so many cool amazing doctors that we get to hang out together. I didn't know how that community was going to shake. had visions of it becoming what it's been where you pop on your hair is always wrapped up because you're coming from patients on your computer hanging out.   Zaneta Hamlin (44:07) Yes.   Kiera Dent (44:09) And then all of a sudden I see the like eyes flash to the screen like what? And I'm supposed to do what? You guys want the what? But just like a fun community and having doctors like yourself that just bring special different ways. I think it's just amazing. So thank you for being on the Dental A Team's family. Thank you for being a part of our crew. It's just like, and thank you for sharing on the podcast today. I really appreciate you.   Zaneta Hamlin (44:30) Thank you for having me. Like, yeah, I'm glad Brandy got us to this point because, I'll definitely, I won't disappoint next month. I'll have some new ideas for you because my pin is going to be on, so you'll see that too, on my blazer.   Kiera Dent (44:41) I know you won't. Zaneta, I guarantee you. I can't wait.   I cannot wait. Yeah, you walk around with this pin. I'm telling you Zaneta dresses herself to the hilt with her brand and it's amazing. I love it every time and I never know what you're going to show up in and it's always different. You're always thinking but I also love that you highlighted because some people can go crazy and not be smart strategic business owners and you're able to do both and that's really what I wanted to highlight. So   Thank you and thank everyone. ⁓ And as always, thanks for listening and I'll catch you next time on the Dental A Team Podcast.  

In this episode of the Fundraising Masterminds Podcast, we're discussing some of the common fears in nonprofit leadership and the Biblical principles that refute them.Join us as we talk through four of the most crippling fears we face as nonprofit leaders and how to overcome them. From practical leadership struggles to Biblical reminders and advice, we're talking about everything you need to replace fear with faith and confidence in your calling.Uncover how the "Peter Principle" could be sabotaging your leadership. Learn why thinking like a real estate agent is the secret to handling rejection. Discover the hidden trap behind financial fears that keep leaders stuck. And find out how chasing other leaders' success sets impossible expectations and silently kills your vision.So whether you're a new executive director struggling with self-doubt or a seasoned professional who still wrestles with insecurity, this episode will give you the spiritual clarity you need to move forward with boldness and trust.Remember to subscribe to our channel for more nonprofit mindset training!ASK US A QUESTION:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.speakpipe.com/fundraisingmasterminds⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NEED HELP WITH YOUR NONPROFIT?Most nonprofits are under-funded. Even if you think your nonprofit is doing well, we've found you could be doing much better. However, most nonprofits don't have a clear development strategy that keeps them grounded. As a result, they "get creative" and "try new things" based on what is popular or trending, or they get comfortable with where they are at and don't realize the dangers they will be facing in just a few short years.The Perfect Vision Dinner Course is a 20-week "live video" course that addresses this problem head on. The course was developed by Jim Dempsey after 38+ years as a Senior Development Director at Cru. After Jim had personally done over 2,500 vision dinners in his lifetime and raised over $1 billion worldwide, Jim and Jason have partnered together to bring you Fundraising Masterminds. Our first course, The Perfect Vision Dinner is a time-tested proven formula that will introduce our development system and grow your nonprofit to its maximum potential.The course includes 20-hours of personalized development coaching from Jim Dempsey and Jason Galicinski and also includes a real-time community group where you have access to everyone attending the course and also our Masterminds throughout the course.The goal for this course is to fully equip you with a Biblical basis for Development so that you can Win, Keep and Lift new partners to higher levels of involvement with your nonprofit. → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://FundraisingMasterminds.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA:→ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/fundraising.masterminds⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠→ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://facebook.com/fundraising.masterminds⁠⁠⁠Episode Keywords:

How many fake “health hacks” are you falling for right now? In this episode, Lori and I sit down with our brilliant doctor and friend, Dr. David Boyd, to talk about today's most dangerous health advice, biohacks, and supplements. Dr. Boyd shares the exact steps to create your own "Modern Blue Zone" so you can live longer, perform better, and avoid getting blindsided by surprise health issues. We also talk about hormone optimization for men and women, why stress is the biggest silent killer for entrepreneurs, and MORE. Get ready to feel more peace of mind than ever when it comes to health.   HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 Are entrepreneurs healthier or more stressed than ever? 07:00 What the world's longest-living people do differently. 12:00 Should you try peptides or advanced supplements? 18:30 How women can optimize hormones during perimenopause. 21:30 Creatine isn't just for gym bros. 26:15 Are Ozempic & GLP-1 drugs smart or dangerous? 33:00 The protein guidelines for muscle, performance, and aging. 35:45 What is the Blind Spot Executive Physical? 40:30 How blind spot scans saved Lori's health.   RESOURCES Download The Modern Blue Zone Guide FOR FREE HERE Apply for The Blind Spot Executive Physical HERE! Join the most supportive mastermind on the internet - the Mentor Collective Mastermind! Make More Sales in the next 90 days - GET THE BLUEPRINT HERE! Check out upcoming events + Masterminds: chrisharder.me Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras to boost your day.   FOLLOW Chris: @chriswharder Lori: @loriharder Frello: @frello_app David: @davidboydmd

The Bulletproof Dental Podcast Episode 404 HOSTS: Dr. Peter Boulden and Dr. Craig Spodak DESCRIPTION: In this conversation, Peter Boulden and Craig discuss their reflections on a recent dental summit, emphasizing the importance of team alignment, community support, and leveraging AI in dental practices. They highlight the significance of masterminds and the Bulletproof Launch Pad concept, which aims to support dentists in their growth journey. The discussion also touches on the future of dentistry, the myth of being well-rounded, and the need for dentists to embrace change and growth.  TAKEAWAYS The recent summit was the best ever, with high attendance and energy. Team alignment is crucial for success in dentistry. Community support is essential for dentists to thrive. AI presents opportunities for efficiency in dental practices. Masterminds provide accountability and growth for dental professionals. The Bulletproof Launch Pad helps new dentists gain ownership and support. Dentistry is resistant to AI, making human capital vital. Being well-rounded is a myth; focus on your superpower. Dentists should get out of the way and empower their teams. Change and growth are necessary for a successful dental practice. CHAPTERS 00:00 Post-Summit Reflections 02:58 The Power of Team Alignment 05:44 The Importance of Community in Dentistry 08:31 Leveraging Human Capital in Dentistry 11:26 The Role of AI in Dentistry 14:10 The Future of Bulletproof Summit 18:02 The Summit Experience and Team Engagement 18:59 The Bulletproof Launch Pad Concept 22:00 Supporting Independent Dentists 23:36 Economies of Scale in Dental Practices 27:01 Embracing AI in Dentistry 29:25 The Importance of Community and Support 33:29 Finding Your Superpower in Dentistry   REFERENCES Bulletproof Summit Bulletproof Mastermind  

Alex Pardo shares how shifting from wholesaling to self-storage transformed his business, lifestyle, and mindset. Learn the strategies, mindset shifts, and creative financing methods that can help you build scalable, freedom-based income streams.See full article: https://www.unitedstatesrealestateinvestor.com/from-wholesaling-hustle-to-self-storage-freedom-with-alex-pardo/(00:00) - Introduction to The REI Agent Podcast(00:06) - Meet Mattias: Agent, Investor, and Holistic Approach Advocate(00:08) - Meet Erica: Licensed Therapist with a Holistic Perspective(00:14) - The Mission: Living Bold and Fulfilled Lives Through Real Estate(00:19) - Level Up Mindset and Show Start(00:24) - Hilton Head Vacation Update and Recording Setup(01:03) - Introduction to Guest Alex Pardo from Miami(01:28) - Alex's Cuban Heritage and Miami Lifestyle(01:54) - Mattias Shares Miami on His Bucket List(02:15) - Cuban Coffee and Fancy Cars in Miami(02:27) - Alex's Real Estate Journey: From GE to Backpacking Europe(03:15) - Discovering Real Estate Through Books and Bootcamp(04:16) - First Deal Success: $44,000 Profit from a Short Sale(04:54) - Impact of Rich Dad, Poor Dad and Mindset Shift(05:33) - Ready, Fire, Aim Approach to Taking Action(06:01) - Expecting Resistance and Committing for the Long Run(06:54) - Avoiding Paralysis by Fear in Real Estate Investing(07:01) - Alex's Best Deal: Losing $102,000 and the Lesson Learned(07:54) - Importance of Coaches, Mentors, and Masterminds(08:42) - Stigma Around Self-Help and Coaching(09:42) - Coaches as the Ultimate Insurance Policy for Success(10:16) - Filtering Out Bad Coaches and Moving Forward(10:24) - Gaining Clarity and Aligning Goals with Vision(10:48) - The Wholesaling Hamster Wheel and Search for Cash Flow(11:41) - Discovering Self-Storage as a Better Asset Class(12:20) - Shutting Down a Profitable Wholesaling Business in 2020(13:01) - Parallels Between Wholesaling and Agent Sales(13:41) - Cap Rates, Value-Add, and Depreciation in Self-Storage(14:41) - Is Finding Deals Harder Now in Self-Storage?(15:27) - Strategies for Finding Self-Storage Deals(16:19) - Identifying Mom-and-Pop Operators and Direct Outreach(17:27) - Over 60,000 Storage Facilities with 64% Mom-and-Pop Ownership(17:29) - Economies of Scale in Commercial Real Estate(17:48) - Expense Reduction and Operating Ratios in Storage vs. Multifamily(18:18) - The Unmanned Model and Remote Management(19:27) - Cutting Salaries to Increase NOI and Property Value(20:06) - Cap Rate Math: $10 Rent Increase Across 200 Units(20:47) - Scaling Value with Multiple Income Streams(21:47) - Syndications and Passive Investment Opportunities(22:10) - Benefits of Depreciation and Cost Segregation(23:20) - Real Estate Professional's 401k Through Self-Storage Investments(23:48) - Challenging Limiting Beliefs About Capital Requirements(24:42) - Creative Financing and Leveraging Other People's Money(25:16) - The Importance of Finding Your Tribe and Community(25:34) - Golden Nugget: Do Not Be Afraid to Fail(26:44) - Taking Massive Imperfect Action and Embracing Discomfort(28:16) - Building Confidence Through Total Ownership(28:45) - Bet on Yourself and Keep Learning(29:45) - Rebranding to the Storage Wins Podcast on August 11(30:12) - Sharing Wins and Challenges Transparently(30:30) - Influential Books: The Go-Giver and Buy Back Your Time(30:59) - Where to Find Alex and Join the Storage Wins Community(31:23) - Closing Remarks and Encouragement to Take Action(31:35) - Outro and DisclaimerContact Alex Pardohttps://alexpardo.com/http://storagewins.com/https://www.facebook.com/groups/322064908446514/https://www.instagram.com/alexpardo25/https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxyr2wrqqWkUsEtEwMcWv3pU-4xtp8X_Ihttps://www.youtube.com/@AlexPardo--For more excellent strategies like this to help you reach your holistic peak, visit https://reiagent.com

Want to know how REAL breakthroughs happen? Lori and I came home from two totally different trips both packed with lessons we're sharing with you. I just got back from a five day road trip with my mom and brother and Lori just wrapped her twice-a-year mastermind with some of the most brilliant women. In this episode, we break down exactly why these intentional spaces work, how to create your own (even if you're starting small), and why you have to get out of your echo chamber if you want fresh ideas and bigger results. I also share how to engineer the setting, set the right intentions, and surround yourself with people who'll push you higher. Get ready to create your own “breakthrough container,” for your business, your relationships, or your life.   HIGHLIGHTS The one question I asked on my family road trip that corrected long-held assumptions. How Lori's small dream list idea became a mastermind with billion-dollar founders. How to escape your “echo chamber” to get new strategies and perspectives. The 3 part formula for creating life-changing conversations. The kind of exposure that accelerates results after a mastermind.   RESOURCES Join the most supportive mastermind on the internet - the Mentor Collective Mastermind! Make More Sales in the next 90 days - GET THE BLUEPRINT HERE! Check out upcoming events + Masterminds: chrisharder.me Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras to boost your day.   FOLLOW Chris: @chriswharder Lori: @loriharder Frello: @frello_app  

Think your mastermind isn't selling because of your niche, your price point, or “summer being slow”?Wrong.In this episode, I'm ripping the curtain back on the real reason high-ticket masterminds fail to sell out — and why it has nothing to do with the market and everything to do with your inability to hold the space.If you want mastermind retention most coaches can only dream about, if you want to collapse time & learn the energetics behind blowing up your spaces you HAVE to get inside High Risk Hot Payoff.

If you knew the next five years would make or break your future, and your kids' futures, would you do anything differently today? I'm pulling back the curtain on why we're about to see the fastest, most dramatic shift in wealth, opportunity, and information in history… and exactly what you can do to make sure you're on the winning side of it. I'm sharing three critical moves you must start now to protect your career, grow your wealth, and position yourself for the biggest opportunities of our lifetime, so you're not left scrambling to catch up. If you want to thrive in the new economy instead of being left behind, this is for you.   In This Episode, You Will Learn: Why the next five years will define your financial future. How to prepare for the fastest wealth shift in history. Three actions to thrive in the changing economy. Why understanding AI is critical for career survival. How to get into the right high-level conversations. Key areas to invest time learning for future opportunities.   RESOURCES Join the most supportive mastermind on the internet - the Mentor Collective Mastermind! Make More Sales in the next 90 days - GET THE BLUEPRINT HERE! Check out upcoming events + Masterminds: chrisharder.me Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras to boost your day.   FOLLOW Chris: @chriswharder Lori: @loriharder Frello: @frello_app

Success doesn't happen by accident—it's engineered. In this engaging episode, Vinney Chopra and Gualter Amarelo pull back the curtain on the hidden forces that drive personal and financial breakthroughs. Vinney's story of arriving in America with $7 and building over 4,500 units in multifamily, senior living, and hospitality investments is nothing short of inspiring. Gualter complements this with his own journey of building wealth through strategic relationships and real estate mastery.   During this episode, they unpack:

Zack Kaplan joins us to talk about his two upcoming series, Masterminds and Kill All Immortals II. Masterminds #1 lands on 8/27/25, while Kill All Immortals II #1 hits shelves on 10/1/25 with a final order cutoff of 8/25/25. We get into both books, their creative teams, and what's next from Zack. Be sure to preorder before FOC to support your local shop. Watch @paneloids LIVE, Wednesdays 7PM EST, for your fix of comic book related news, rumors, leaks, reviews, & creator interviews! Follow, subscribe, & go to PANELOIDS.COM to join our Discord!

When reflecting on the past struggles and risks Lori and I had to take in order to build the lives and businesses we have now, we realized something important. Those experiences weren't just about survival, they were given to us to build the risk tolerance and resilience we needed to get to where we are now. We share how I went from plowing snow in freezing Wisconsin winters and cleaning bar bathrooms, and Lori waking up at 4 AM to work at drive-thru coffee shops to make ends meet, to building our dream lives. We also share one mindset shift that will take you to the top of the mountain (hint: it's not talent, luck, or connections).   HIGHLIGHTS The ONE THING you tolerate that determines your success. Common pitfalls keeping most people stuck in life and business. The #1 lesson we learned from our toughest struggles. How Chris ended up cleaning bars at 3 AM. The real secret to success (it's NOT just working harder). The mindset shift that changed EVERYTHING for us.   RESOURCES Join the most supportive mastermind on the internet - the Mentor Collective Mastermind! Make More Sales in the next 90 days - GET THE BLUEPRINT HERE! Check out upcoming events + Masterminds: chrisharder.me Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras to boost your day.   FOLLOW Chris: @chriswharder Lori: @loriharder Frello: @frello_app

Millionäre Mindset Shownotes In Episode #906 von TomsTalkTime – DER Erfolgspodcast geht es um eine der wichtigsten Grundlagen für nachhaltigen Erfolg im Unternehmertum: das Millionäre Mindset. Du erfährst, wie reiche Menschen denken, warum diese Denkweise so entscheidend ist – und wie du davon profitieren kannst. Worum geht's in dieser Folge? Reichtum beginnt im Kopf – nicht auf dem Konto. Erfolgreiche Unternehmer und Selfmade-Millionäre denken nicht nur anders, sie entscheiden auch anders. Diese Episode zeigt dir sechs entscheidende Denkweisen, die dich von einem festgefahrenen Mindset hin zu mehr Wachstum, Wohlstand und unternehmerischer Freiheit bringen können. Warum du diese Episode hören solltest: Du möchtest verstehen, wie erfolgreiche Menschen denken. Du suchst nach neuen Impulsen, um dein Denken auf Reichtum und Wachstum auszurichten. Du willst mentale Blockaden lösen, die dich bisher zurückgehalten haben. Du willst dich persönlich weiterentwickeln und dein Business auf das nächste Level bringen. Die 6 Denkweisen des Millionäre Mindsets (ausführlich erklärt in der Episode): 1. Fokus auf Möglichkeiten statt Probleme Reiche Menschen verbringen ihre Energie nicht mit dem Jammern über Probleme – sie suchen nach Lösungen. Dieser Mindset-Shift verändert alles. Wenn du beginnst, dich auf Chancen statt auf Hürden zu fokussieren, richtest du deine Gedanken automatisch auf Wachstum. Genau das ist der Unterschied: Problemdenker bleiben stecken – Lösungsdenker wachsen weiter. 2. Langfristiges Denken Das Millionäre Mindset ist strategisch. Erfolgreiche Unternehmer denken nicht in Tagen oder Wochen, sondern in Jahren und Jahrzehnten. Sie wissen: Reichtum entsteht durch kluge Entscheidungen, Ausdauer und Geduld. Wer langfristig denkt, trifft bessere Entscheidungen – ohne sich von kurzfristigen Emotionen treiben zu lassen. 3. Verantwortung zu 100 % übernehmen Kein Fingerzeig auf andere. Kein „Opfer der Umstände“-Denken. Erfolgreiche Menschen übernehmen radikal Verantwortung – für alles. Dieses Prinzip gibt dir maximale Kontrolle über dein Leben. Verantwortung bedeutet Macht. Und Macht bedeutet: Du kannst gestalten – dein Business, dein Einkommen, dein Leben. Persönlicher Einblick von Tom In dieser Folge spricht Tom auch über ein ganz persönliches Jubiläum: 11 Jahre Weltreise. Was mit einem One-Way-Ticket begann, wurde zu einer Reise über drei Kontinente – und war nur durch diesen Podcast möglich. Seine Geschichte zeigt eindrucksvoll, wie kraftvoll das richtige Mindset sein kann. Tom verrät u.a.: Wie sie mit Delfinen, Walen und Walhaien unterwegs waren Warum sie in der Natur statt auf Campingplätzen leben Wie auch schwere Rückschläge – wie ein gestohlenes Motorrad oder ein Motorschaden – zum inneren Wachstum beitragen Sein Fazit: Du denkst, du machst eine Reise – doch dann merkst du: Die Reise macht dich. Überleitung zur Werbeunterbrechung: Bevor wir zu den nächsten Denkweisen kommen, hier ein kleiner, aber kraftvoller Hinweis: Wer von erfolgreichen Menschen lernen will, sollte sich ihre Denkweise genau anschauen. Dafür hat Tom etwas Besonderes vorbereitet…

Want to create true success? The kind where you hit big goals without missing the big moments that matter along the way? I'm currently on a road trip with my mom and brother, and it inspired me to share what it takes to live a rich life where you build massive businesses, generate wealth, and still create priceless memories with the people you love. I share three powerful rules I live by that have shaped not only my business success, but also my most meaningful life experiences. Plus, the biggest difference between the dreamers and doers.  In this episode, you will learn: How to create success where you build wealth and actually enjoy life along the way. The mindset shift that separates dreamers from doers. How to identify what's really holding you back from taking action towards your goals. Ways to create time for what matters most in your busiest seasons. The secret to enjoying success WHILE you're building it.   RESOURCES Join the most supportive mastermind on the internet - the Mentor Collective Mastermind! Make More Sales in the next 90 days - GET THE BLUEPRINT HERE! Check out upcoming events + Masterminds: chrisharder.me Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras to boost your day.   FOLLOW Chris: @chriswharder Lori: @loriharder Frello: @frello_app  

What if AI made switching platforms effortless—and what would that mean for SaaS? This week on Topline, Sam Jacobs, Asad Zaman, and AJ Bruno unpack the latest headlines around Databricks, Snowflake, and Ramp to explore whether AI is truly shifting the foundations of enterprise software. They debate the reality behind “vibe coding,” question whether AI is actually boosting productivity (or just slowing us down), and discuss why so much of today's AGI conversation feels overhyped. Plus: the rise of nano agents, the illusion of developer efficiency, and what jobs might look like in 2030.   Thanks for tuning in! New episodes of Topline drop every Sunday and Thursday.   Don't miss GTM2025 — the only B2B tech conference exclusively for GTM executives. Elevate your 2026 strategy and join us from September 23 to 25 in Washington, D.C. Use code TOPLINE for 10% off your GA ticket.   Stay ahead with the latest industry developments and emerging go-to-market trends with Topline Newsletter by Asad Zaman. Subscribe today.   Tune in to The Revenue Leadership Podcast every Wednesday, where host Kyle Norton talks with real revenue operators and dives deep into what it takes to succeed as a modern revenue leader.   You're invited! Join the free Topline Slack channel to connect with 600+ revenue leaders, share insights, and keep the conversation going beyond the podcast!   This episode is sponsored by UserEvidence. Want to know what actually moves the needle on trust? Download The Evidence Gap, a data-backed report on the customer proof that drives real results. Get it now at userevidence.com/evidence.   Key Chapters: (00:00) - Welcome and Introductions  (02:00) - The Retreat Recap and Business Decisions  (04:30) - The Vanishing Switching Costs in SaaS and Cloud  (07:00) - Skepticism Around Kubernetes and Cloud Portability  (09:00) - Middle Market and SMB: Where AI-Enabled Switching Gains Traction  (12:00) - The Paradox of Switching Costs and Enterprise Inertia  (15:00) - The Ramp Phenomenon: Outpacing Incumbents with AI-Driven Finance  (18:00) - Future of Finance Teams: Human + AI Agents Collaboration  (22:00) - The Challenge of AI Hallucinations and Model Reliability  (26:00) - The Reality Check: AI Tools Slowing Developers Down  (29:30) - The Evolving Role of QA: More Fun or More Tedious?  (34:30) - Vibe Coding: Promise, Reality, and Use Case Limitations  (38:30) - Centralized AI Agents vs. Specialized Nano Agents  (42:30) - Envisioning 2030 Businesses: AI's True Impact Unfolds  (45:30) - Defining General and Super Intelligence: Myth vs. Reality  (50:30) - The AI Singularity and Moral Frameworks: Can Machines Learn Ethics?  (54:30) - The Grains of Sand, Rubik's Cube Permutations, and AI Complexity  (57:30) - Lighthearted Hot Takes: WNBA Enjoyment & Infinity Skepticism  (59:00) - Shoutouts to Masterminds, Meals, and Podcasts  (01:02:30) - Parting Thoughts on AI Adoption and CTAs for Listeners

Kiera takes listeners behind the scenes of Dental A-Team, sharing what exactly happens in Doctor Mastermind conversations. This includes unfiltered Kiera and consultants sharing top-level expertise, elite doctors sharing secrets of the trade, wealth diversification conversations, and so much more. Episode resources: Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Schedule a Practice Assessment Leave us a review Transcript: Kiera Dent (00:01) Hello, Dental A Team listeners, this is Kiera and I hope today's just a great day. I really do hope that you're thriving and not just surviving right now. I hope that you're fulfilled and you're not just living there, going along and really disliking your life because I believe we get one life. So let's make it the most fun that we possibly can. You guys today, I wanna take you behind the scenes of Dental A Team. Like let's take you behind the curtain and just kinda let you see what goes on behind the scenes.   There's some really awesome things that Dental A Team is doing and I feel like it's really fun to just know like, okay, what does consulting look like behind the scenes? What things do you have in place? And I wanted you to see like what happens behind the scenes. We have Dr. Masterminds, ⁓ what happens in there, what happens with your team meetings? What does it look like? And so if you've ever been curious of what's behind the scenes in consulting, well, welcome. I wanted to take you behind the scenes. So just so you know, Dental A Team was created to help doctors and practice owners ⁓ not just survive, but thrive.   to help teams not just survive but thrive, to be able to say yes to more things in your life by being focused on what you as a person want to achieve, improving your leadership, improving your life and like truly your personal life, making sure your business is working for you and not the other way around. We also do it on profitability, making sure you're profitable, that the cash flow is there, that it's predictable, that you understand where your numbers are at and then having systems and team development. We call that the yes model so you can say yes to more in your life. So you, earnings, system and team development. And that's really what our.   the whole thing about consulting is. So what we do is we literally take you and we have an introductory call and we look to see what your practice is like, where your gaps are, and basically build a game plan with you of what is this gonna look like over the next 12 months together. And we decide, hey, where are you at? you a practice where we're gonna fly into your practice? Is this a practice where we're going to just do virtual calls with you? What's going to be the best option? And I will say our most popular and what most people want is someone to fly to the practice. ⁓ And so behind the scenes, what happens from there is once we decide what...   what type of consulting is going to be best for you and your practice. From there, then you get paired with a consultant. You're like, how do you know the consultants? I'm like, well, my background needs to be marriage and family therapy. Like literally, I'm really good at reading people and 90 % of the time we get a perfect match. And what we're looking for is your practice needs the consultant skills and what they've done because all of our consultants have a clinical and front office experience and they've all had to grow multiple practices. So some come from DSO.   All of them have had to come from private practice. They literally have been there, done that, done it successfully. And we're looking for personality types. Are you going to jive? Some consultants are very high energy and some are a little more lower energy, more calm. ⁓ What's going to pair well with your team? What's going to be like, I remember there was one office and they said, Kiera, my team. There I was like, wow, Kiera comes in with a lot of energy. We get.   along better with no BS Brit, which is true. Brit doesn't come in looking like she's a hummingbird on Monster. She walks in a calm, cool, collected. She's chill. Some offices need a hummingbird on Monster. Others need a Brit who's more calm, cool, collected. So we're looking at experience, personality fit, and then also what's going to truly drive and get the results you're looking for. So that's really how we match you with your consultant. Then after that, your consultant, you and them, get on calls. We get on calls every other week.   So we're really working with you to make sure that there's accountability, but it's not too often and you're not depending on us, but you have time to actually make some headway in between those. So it's set calls. So you always know perfect. I've got my set calls. They're also really good accountability check-ins. So I have a personal trainer and we used to do only virtual and I had a call with her all the time and I actually did better on my workouts than I do when I see her in person because I knew we had a set call and I had to show up with my results because she was going to ask me about them. And that's actually why we have these set calls.   So you always follow through on the accountability because we're really big on making sure that what we commit to, what we put into place, we're truly driving results forward. You do not need to be perfect. We just need to make sure that we're getting the results we want. We're tracking our numbers. We're looking at the P &Ls. We're looking at your KPIs. We're looking at your team. And we're also talking about the issues and the growth of where you want to go in your practice. So we've got those two calls. And then in between those two calls, you literally get to texts, calls, emails, whatever you need. At any time you have a consultant in your pocket, any moment. So whatever comes up, because business does not happen on set cadences.   at the most random times. So you always have a consultant at your fingertips. And then I think the part that I really wanted to show you behind the scenes is every single month we have a doctor mastermind. It's the first Tuesday of the month and we call it think tank Tuesday. And this is where I ⁓ tell all of our doctors, this is where you're basically hanging out in Kiera's living room, virtually. Right? Like I want you to just like let your hair down. I don't care if you're making dinner. I don't care if your kids are there. I want you as a human. I don't care if you're driving home. I don't care if you're at the swim meet. We have doctors.   all over the place because this is your real life. And I want you to just pretend like we're hanging out in a living room, let your hair down. There are no team members allowed at these think tanks because I want doctors to fill a safe space where they can talk about it they can talk about with other doctors of what's going on. What do they suggest? On here we have guest speakers that come in. We also, a lot of times this is my mastermind. This is my billion dollar club group where I just want to hang out and I want to talk about things that aren't talked about all the time.   So for example, last month we went through and we did one on a P &L deep dive. And these are things that I do not share on the podcast. These are things that are not shared publicly. These are things that I reserved specifically. So it's the 10 % that's reserved for only our Dr. Mastermind. And I'm really digging deep with them and I'm showing them things that we specifically do in our company. So things that I'm not going to necessarily publicly announce on the podcast. I share a lot of our life here, but we actually went through an entire P &L deep dive and we showed them exactly what we do in our company and how we do it how you can get your office managers there.   and how you're able to look for the profitability, how we set up projections, how we're able to grow and scale, how we're able to get right people, right seats. We did another one with org charts and we broke it down. We brought in ⁓ Prosperity and Brian Harris talking about embezzlement, things that we will never share publicly, but specifically for our doctors. We bring in different guest speakers. ⁓ bring in, we have them like work on different business models. I did one where we worked on a lemonade stand to show them how they can in crisis mode on their business, pivot, shift and adjust.   We often will do like an issues list of what's going on, what are the hot topics people are dealing with, and then let's collectively work on it. So we have a doctor who's going through some interesting things with legal within their practice and using the whole team. We have another practice that's struggling with their finances and using collectively the whole team will sometimes hot seat our offices and let them work together. So really it's, I would say it's my most high level material that ever comes forward. And I think when you see behind   behind the curtain of what's happening in the Stockroom Master Room. Like I said, you get to attend, parts of it are recorded, but then I always do what's called the after party. The after party is where I feel like it's ⁓ Kiera unfiltered. ⁓ There are no cameras going, there's nothing being recorded, there's no AI bots allowed to be in there. It is literally Kiera unfiltered. And we will talk about where we think the world's going, what we think we need to be prepared for, what we think about political pieces.   These are things that honestly I will not publicly ever speak about and I only reserve them for our doctor mastermind. And the rules of it are there is no recording. And if I ever find out that people are recording, they will be immediately dismissed because we need a space in this world as business owners and as colleagues and as entrepreneurs to be able to speak freely, to be able to speak safely, to be able to share what's on our hearts, to be able to talk about team members without our team members being there. Team members don't worry, it's not in a negative way. It's truly like, hey, I'm struggling.   I don't know what to do with this and I need help. Because what I found is in business ownership, it can be so lonely. can be so just ⁓ sad, if you will. It can be like, gosh, I feel like I just need help. And so what we wanted is to create this space. Like I said, you're hanging out in my living room. We're having these ⁓ dinner conversations, if you will, of whatever's on your mind. And it's just, it's really fun. And I feel like it's, people have told me that they absolutely love being a part of Think Tank, because it's a space where people come and they,   They just, I feel like it's something where they just are able to be themselves. It's the first time you're not expected to be a doctor. You're not expected to be the one who knows everything. You're not expected to do X, Y, or Z. None of those things are an expectation. You're able to just show up and be. You're able to show up and feel safe. You're able to show up and just hang out. And so a lot of the pieces that we've been doing are, we also have like doctors. We have some of our elite doctors share secrets that they do in their practice. So.   people on how they do branding, other people on DSO conversations. We literally had a very ⁓ controversial think tank where we brought in and we talked to pros and cons of DSOs and should I sell to DSOs and what do people think and what are people navigating because it's so hard. It's hard to find out ⁓ like, what are we going to do and how are we going to do this? And like, what are the different pieces and what should I do and how do I navigate through this of people that truly are like-minded?   that are just like you. And so other things that we have are like wealth diversification. We're talking a lot about wealth and where we're going to go with wealth and how we're going to be able to do these things and multi practices. Should we do it or should we not do it? Should we, ⁓ how do we create one through 10 year plans? ⁓ Team conversations. Tiffany does an amazing job of talking leadership and hard conversations and ⁓ strategies like billing strategies again that we're not sharing on the podcast. And so really just showing you like behind the scenes we bring in.   We had a really awesome guest come in and talk to us about how to use resources and tools to hire better and get right people right seats. Talking about like, we have some authors that come and speak to us. We have some clinical dentistry. We have offices talk about how they're able to scale and grow and real talk. Like, what are we really afraid of? Like, what's really going on in our world? Let's talk about identity loss. Like, what happens when you stop having your practice? Like, what are you going to do there? And   just different zones, different areas. ⁓ Doctors who are really smart, we had a doctor come and chat with us about associate onboarding and how they're able to get their associates producing over a hundred grand like six to eight months into practice, like to hiring them. Like that's a huge feat that most aren't able to do. And this is straight out of school. And so sharing those tips, sharing those resources, ⁓ I think is one of the most valuable pieces of our consulting because... ⁓   business owner. attend Tony Robbins. I'm in Tony Robbins elite coaching where I literally have been to his house. There's about 40, 50 of us that go and I put myself in those circles to be able to bring back information to our group of things that like I'm working with multi-million billionaires across the board, rubbing shoulders with them, asking them of things, getting resources, figuring out like what are their VA companies that they're using for virtual assistants? How are they growing? How are they scaling? There's people in medical, there's people in real estate learning from   Ray Dalio speaking to us on wealth diversification, talking to really brilliant people to find out to make sure that I am living my best, highest self to then also bring back to our doctors. Our teams are bringing back things that they're hearing from offices to be able to bring their best pieces to help them create org charts and clarity and whatever it is, those are the pieces that we're bringing into our think tank. And like I said, being an owner.   Seeing this, I wanted people to truly figure out how can I do this? Like, can I, how can we create this? How can we build this? How can we sustain this? And so having that as a space every single month for our doctors. And some months I think we have better topics than others, but always the after party is a place where I feel like people really truly come to unite, to help each other, to grow. And I think it's just a really special place. So we have our, your specific practice consulting, then we have where we'll fly to your practice. And in that day and a half, had a   really awesome testimonial from a client. said, Kiera, Tiff, Britt, Dental A Team, what you guys are able to accomplish in a day and a half visit is what it usually takes me six to 12 months to accomplish. And I feel like that is something of just huge appreciation and gratitude because our consultants really do drive value. This is not an office that I consult, it's another consultant on our team. And I feel like just knowing that that's the value of us coming into your practice, like that's the ROI that I can't explain to you until you've experienced it. It is.   getting your whole team aligned, it's getting things in place, it's fixing little things that you didn't even know were a problem that we see in other offices that we can come execute and implement for you. And really getting your whole team aligned in such a fun, easy way. So we're working on doctor, we're working on leadership, we're working on case acceptance, we're working on getting team alignment, we're listening to hygiene exams, we're looking at your numbers and metrics. ⁓ And then what we're really doing is every single month we're assessing you as a person, your earnings and profitability and the systems and team development. What do we need to do based on those numbers?   And then in addition to that, we have one other fun thing behind the scenes curtain of our consulting where we actually come in person for these in-person doctor and office manager or leadership masterminds. And they are so special. These are really like being in a very intimate setting. So we cap it right now. It's around 50 people that we bring in and we we do life and business on purpose. And so we teach you how to do like the last time we taught people how to life map and how to look at their entire life, because we were like, how do I have time to do it all?   And it's like, let's actually teach you how to do it in a very strategic way. We did leadership hard conversations and how to make hard conversations easy. And we actually practiced with each other. So we actually lined up office managers and doctors from other offices and had them actually ask the questions and role play with someone who's not your person to give them feedback on how they could actually land these conversations better with their teammates and to have both doctor and office manager they're learning.   We did almost like speed dating where we had people go with other offices and ask their questions and give value. So it's always a give and receive within our community. We hot seated offices, so like your biggest pressing issues and had a group of people help you out on it. We had everybody like list off all the issues that they're dealing with in the practice and made this giant list of issues and actually started collectively as a group, solving it, sharing resources. And it was probably one of my favorite pieces of the entire event where we all worked together to solve.   We did a deep dive on the P &L and chart of accounts and teaching people how to look at them and saving for taxes and saving for their buckets and creating the fun in life and helping team members understand this as well. And just doing it in a really positive life on purpose, business on purpose. Like we had people tell us that those in-person masterminds were worth their entire year of consulting by the value that they got, the energy that they got, the... And then we do it a day and a half. Like we have five people in Thursday night, if they want to hang out, they do not need to.   We're there all day Friday and it's half day Saturday so you can fly home. We try to make it really awesome, really easy, really intentional, ⁓ but where it's high value. And then everybody hangs out Friday night together. We wanted it to be a networking opportunity and something really awesome that we did that I don't think a lot of other people do is we built it to where we had people's strengths. And so if I'm struggling with ⁓ office management leadership, we've literally listed off the office managers or the doctors that were there. And if they were really good at it.   who you should go talk to and made it really easy for people to network, to connect, to share ideas. We had AI innovation. Just again, things that are not shared publicly because I wanted, there's a zone where I want to give as much value to this world. There's also a zone of there's 10 % that I will never speak publicly about. It's a space where I want to hold it back for our clients, not because I don't want to share it, but because.   It's stuff of, it's maybe a little highly charged, ⁓ sharing opinions and doing it in a safe way where you know that you're not judged and that people want to hear the ideas and it's safe and it's a space for us to have deeper conversations, more in depth, working on your practice for you and really ensuring that we're driving your results. And so that hopefully is just like a sneak peek behind the curtain. And what does consulting look like? What do we do in these doctor masterminds? What do we do on these calls?   Like I said, it's always looking at your numbers. It's always looking at your systems, looking at you and your vision in your life and making sure we're getting the results for you. And like I said, collectively across the board, we're always giving at least a 30 % increase in production. Now again, some are higher, some are lower. You've got to show up to the table too. We are incredible at what we do, but it's a two-way street. You've got to be ready for it. It's just like, can't expect my gym trainer to get me six pack abs when I'm eating candy every single meal and I'm not working out. That's impossible. She gave me the plan. She gave me the map. She did everything she was supposed to.   I also have to show up. And so it's two way. But I think having someone there, having somebody who checks in on you, somebody who's not going to let you fail, somebody who's so committed to you and your results and your team on your side, it's a cheerleader behind the scenes. It's one of the greatest gifts I think we could ever give any business owner and team. And that's something I think that's just really special that sets the only team apart is we do this specifically for you.   and your team. We're not just expecting you to take everything back and go implement with your team. So we hear you in our doctor masterminds, we hear you in our visits and we get the whole team bought in as well. have implementation days to help your team get bought into it. That way it's not all on your shoulders, doctors. It's not all on your shoulders. And so I thought it would just be fun today of like what really happens in these mastermind calls, what really happens in these in-person events, what really happens when you fly to our practices. And what I will tell you is as a business owner, I believe in RO.   And so our team knows, we always say Dental A Team equals results. And our team has passion for excellence and results focused to make sure that you're getting the results you want, to make sure that we are delivering at the highest value. And I will tell you, it is magic to watch offices change. is magic to watch people get their lives back. It's magic to watch people get excited and reinvigorated over dentistry when they lost that passion and that sparkle of something that they loved so much. So that just inspires you. If you're like, gosh, I really am curious if I'd be a good fit.   Like I said, I'm really sticky on making sure that we have this great community of humans. Consultants are joining us from other consulting companies and like, Carrie, I don't know what you do. You bring in the best people. And I'm like, well, great. That makes me so happy. And it really is that I want people that are like-minded. I want people that are excited. I want people that want to give and to receive. I want people who are committed to themselves. I want people who want to live life on purpose, who want to do business on purpose, who, even though they don't know all the answers, they're not afraid to ask the questions. ⁓   that are willing to help their fellow neighbor to show up and to talk about things that aren't necessarily publicly talked about and to share opinions in a safe space and to hold space for one another with no judgment, but true like care and curiosity. I want people who know that there's a higher, a next level and they want to go for it. I want people who are curious about the future. I want people who ⁓ challenge and inspire. I want people and   As I say this list, you might be sitting there judging yourself unfairly and saying like, well, I'm not that person. And what I will say is, ⁓ you actually are that person. Because if you don't think you are, you probably are. And if you are that person that's like, yeah, this is me, this is what I want to do, you are also that person too. I found that 90 % of the people that we talked to are incredible fits. The only people who aren't great fits are those who are so egotistical and arrogant and rude to their teams that I'm like, thank you, but no, thank you, you're just not a great fit.   because I believe that I want people who are invested in their teams. I people who love dentistry, even if they don't love dentistry, but they love business. I want people that want to get to that next level. I want people that are hungry. I want people that love life and know that there's a better way and a higher way of living life. I want people who want to expand on their leadership and be their best leaders to show for their team and their families and themselves.   Those are the people. So that's your DNA. like, well, I just talked about, sounds fun and exciting. I'd love to chat with you. I truly would. I love meeting people. I love people on the podcast. And I love just giving you a space to feel safe, to feel seen, to feel heard, to feel like there's answers and solutions, to feel a lift in life, to feel like there's hope, to give you that silver lining and joy again. So if that fills and resonates with you, I'd love to have you join us. So reach out, Hello@TheDentalATeam.com. Just know that we are committed to you, that we love you.   I think all of our consultants would say that they absolutely love their clients as humans and they're so proud of the work that they're doing. And I think it's just a very positive space. It's a very collaborative space and it's a very results focused space. ⁓ And so join us. I'd love to have you reach out. Hello@TheDentalATeam.com. And as always, thanks for listening. I'll catch you next time on the Dental A Team podcast.  

If you want different outcomes, you must take different actions. That's the simple truth that's been guiding Lori and me since January, and the results have been massive. In this episode, Lori and I break down the intentional shifts we've made to reignite momentum in business, health, and relationships. I share how we create content, double down on peer accountability, and network in entirely new industries. If you've been grinding but not growing, this is the time to ask this same question. Tune in and let's get you unstuck by doing things differently, not just harder.   HIGHLIGHTS Why working hard isn't the same as working differently. The one life-changing check-in question you'll ever need. How Lori doubles down on creative days, podcast content, and opt-ins for top-of-funnel growth. The exact calendar structure Lori is using to stay in creative flow. My intentional networking in the real estate industry. How we're using content strategy to drive personal brand and product-based growth.   RESOURCES Join our next VIP Weekend Mastermind HERE! Join the most supportive mastermind on the internet - the Mentor Collective Mastermind! Make More Sales in the next 90 days - GET THE BLUEPRINT HERE! Check out upcoming events + Masterminds: chrisharder.me Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras to boost your day.   FOLLOW Chris: @chriswharder Lori: @loriharder Frello: @frello_app

What if you didn't have to sell your business to step away from it? In this episode, Mike talks with The Real Jason Duncan, founder of The Exiter Club, about building companies that run without their owners. They dive into what it really takes to scale, create systems, and gain back time, without burning out. In this episode, we chat about… From Ministry to Millions: Jason Duncan shares how losing his teaching job led to building a multimillion-dollar business and a new definition of success. The Cost of Having No Exit Strategy: Most entrepreneurs unknowingly build businesses that can't run without them. Jason explains how this oversight almost cost him everything. Exit Without Selling: Learn what it means to step back from your business while keeping ownership, profit, and control thanks to his "Exit Without Exiting" approach. The Exiter Operating System (XOS™Method): A breakdown of the proprietary system Jason uses to help business owners transition from operator to investor and increase company value by 30%. Too Many Businesses, Too Fast: After exiting operations, Jason launched five new ventures in one year, a decision that nearly burned him out. Here's what he learned about timing and focus. The Power of Masterminds and Community: Real stories from The Exiter Club show how group strategy and peer insight helped members scale, hire smarter, and buy back their time. Key Takeaways: Your Business Shouldn't Be a Prison If you build a business without an exit plan, you might trap yourself in a job you own. Freedom requires intentional systems and structures. Exit ≠ Sell An “exit” doesn't always mean selling. Jason's “Exit Without Exiting” method shows how to stay an owner while freeing your time. Most Entrepreneurs Never Reach Tier 3 The vast majority stay in the Owner-Operator or Owner-Manager stage. To truly scale and step back, you must aim for the Owner-Investor role. Focus First, Diversify Later Don't chase multiple streams of income too early. Nail one, automate it, and then scale into others. Time is the Ultimate Currency Money is renewable, time isn't. Don't be afraid to invest money to buy back your time. Coaching and Masterminds Fast-Track Growth Jason's clients have seen massive growth, smarter hiring, and higher company valuations just by applying proven systems and surrounding themselves with the right people.   Resources from Jason LinkedIn | Website | Get Your FREE Copy of Exit Without Exiting  Resources from Mike and Nichole Gateway Private Equity Group |  Nic's guide

Feel like you're stuck, starting over, or searching for direction? After investing years and millions into our FinTech app Frello, we were shut down by regulators just weeks before launch; no safety net, no backup plan, just six months of pressure, setbacks, and relentless searching for a way forward. It was the hardest season of my entrepreneurial journey. But here's the good news: we found a way. In this episode, I share how we pivoted, what it took to rebuild mentally and physically, and why the business we built next is smarter, stronger, and more aligned. Let this be your reminder that what feels like failure might be the setup for your best chapter yet.   HIGHLIGHTS How a random Instagram DM sparked Frello. The lawsuit that forced us to shut everything down (weeks before go-live). A smarter marketplace connecting real estate flippers with hard money lenders. Features we built from insider feedback from top lenders and educators. Why we continued funding Frello out of our own pockets. The rollercoaster metaphor that every entrepreneur needs to hear.   RESOURCES Join the most supportive mastermind on the internet - the Mentor Collective Mastermind! Make More Sales in the next 90 days - GET THE BLUEPRINT HERE! Check out upcoming events + Masterminds: chrisharder.me Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras to boost your day.   FOLLOW Chris: @chriswharder Lori: @loriharder Frello: @frello_app

One of the most powerful things you can do for your growth is to curate your own circle of high performers, and I just watched Lori do exactly that. In this episode, Lori shares how she pulled off an incredible dinner with 23 powerhouse women, and the ripple effect it's already created in our lives and business. We also talk about why building relationships that are real and NOT just transactional matters more, and how to develop the emotional intelligence it takes to be invited into or create these next-level rooms. Don't sit around waiting for the right opportunity or the perfect people to show up, this is your sign to create it yourself.   HIGHLIGHTS The long-game strategy that opens doors that most can't access. How to get into rooms with high-level, influential people. The story of how Lori collaborated with Drew Ginsburg for a recent dinner at our home. The networking mistake you need to avoid. The key to building genuine, lasting relationships over time.   RESOURCES Join our next VIP Weekend Mastermind HERE! Join the most supportive mastermind on the internet - the Mentor Collective Mastermind! Make More Sales in the next 90 days - GET THE BLUEPRINT HERE! Check out upcoming events + Masterminds: chrisharder.me Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras to boost your day.   FOLLOW Chris: @chriswharder Lori: @loriharder Frello: @frello_app

Find yourself holding back from making an investment, launching the offer, or saying yes to something big because of fear, pain, or uncertainty? I'm sharing a real-time lesson from my recovery journey after tearing my bicep, and how pushing through physical pain revealed a powerful lesson for business and life. Listen in to recognize where your mind is tricking you into playing small, how to create safety rails so you can still take bold action, and why staying the same is actually a step backward. Whether you're stuck in fear, doubt, or just waiting for the "right" time, this episode will show you how to trust yourself, take the leap, and go after what you want.   HIGHLIGHTS Why staying the same might be your biggest risk. How to move forward even when pain is present. What's actually holding you back from trusting yourself. A smarter way to take bold action without regret. The mindset shift to finally unlock your next level.   RESOURCES Apply for 1-on-1 coaching HERE!  Join the most supportive mastermind on the internet - the Mentor Collective Mastermind! Make More Sales in the next 90 days - GET THE BLUEPRINT HERE! Check out upcoming events + Masterminds: chrisharder.me Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras to boost your day.   FOLLOW Chris: @chriswharder Lori: @loriharder Frello: @frello_app