Podcasts about masterminds

What if the business model that made you successful last year is already becoming obsolete? I recently joined a call with some incredibly successful entrepreneurs to give feedback on a proven business owner's new idea. The concept sounded valuable, but almost everyone on the call saw the same major problem: AI had already made the information he wanted to sell available for virtually free. In this episode, I break down the feedback we gave him and the lens I believe every entrepreneur needs to run their business through right now. I share why people are increasingly paying for implementation instead of information, how to determine whether your business has a real "moat" that AI and competitors can't easily replicate, and why I believe the human experience and human connection economy represents a massive opportunity. You'll learn how to combine your existing expertise with experiences, relationships, and implementation to create something customers will still happily invest in, even as AI changes the rules of business faster than ever.   HIGHLIGHTS The business test that reveals whether AI could make your current offer obsolete. What customers are willing to pay for now that information is becoming virtually free. How to make your business harder for AI and competitors to copy. How to know whether you're building a lifestyle business or something with true enterprise value. The shift that can turn an easily copied idea into an offer customers actually want. Where customers are increasingly investing their dollars as AI accelerates. How to use the expertise you already have to compete in the human connection economy.   RESOURCES Use code CHRIS and save $1,000 on your custom social media strategy with The Brand LAB HERE! Register for the FREE Million Dollar Guest Training 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 Frello: @frello_app

Are you still trying to make something work simply because it used to work? In this episode, Lori and I talk about why the people, opportunities, and income streams in your life aren't always meant to stay forever, and why resisting that reality can keep you stuck. We share stories about friendships that evolved, business models that stopped working, and the importance of backfilling what changes instead of staying stuck in the past. Tune in to learn how to recognize when it's time to let something evolve, and keep moving forward without losing sight of what you already have.   HIGHLIGHTS Why life and business are always a revolving door. How to enjoy people and opportunities while you have them. Why friendships often change as your life and priorities evolve. How to backfill what changes instead of getting stuck in the past. Why your next opportunity may come from a completely different direction. How the right rooms can help you find new people, ideas, and opportunities.   RESOURCES Want to join me for four days up the Southern California coast? DM me on Instagram at @chriswharder 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

Are you starting a business for the right reason? The answer might determine whether you keep going when things get hard. In this episode, I break down the ONLY reason I believe is strong enough to carry you through the hard days. I share the story behind Frello, the $680 problem that started it all, and why I kept going even after we spent $2.5 million building a business that we had to pivot. Tune in to discover what it really takes to keep going when your business doesn't go according to plan.   HIGHLIGHTS The question you should ask yourself before starting a business. How to generate enough energy to get bigger than your problems. The $680 story that inspired the original idea for Frello. Why I kept going after spending $2.5 million on a business that had to pivot. How to know whether it's time to keep going, pivot, or walk away from your business.   RESOURCES Want to join me for four days up the Southern California coast? DM me on Instagram at @chriswharder 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

Do your arguments keep turning into bigger problems than they need to be? In this episode, Lori and I share the rules of engagement that have helped us navigate conflict, communicate better, and stay on the same team through 20 years together. We break down the tools we use to know when to pause, understand what really matters, replace blame with ownership, and make sure both people feel heard. Tune in to learn how to fight fair, communicate better, and come out of conflict stronger together.   HIGHLIGHTS The "1 to 10" scale that helps end unnecessary arguments. Why taking a pause can completely change the outcome of a conflict. How the "same team" mindset strengthens every relationship. The question that helps you understand instead of criticize. Why ownership statements are more effective than blame. The 5-minute listening exercise that helps both people feel heard.   RESOURCES Use code CHRIS and save $1,000 on your custom social media strategy with The Brand LAB 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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Tiff and Nikki share how a hands-on operator can become a strategic owner, and at the same time set the team up for success. By sharing responsibilities and establishing clear systems, your practice's culture, business, and team can blossom in unexpected ways. Episode resources: Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Schedule a Practice Assessment Leave us a review Transcript: Tiffanie (00:01) Hello Dental A Team listeners. We are back with you today and to share some really fun things. I have Nikki here with me today. I love nothing more than podcasting with the other consultants on our team. And Nikki is a favorite, a fan favorite, and a Dental A Team   Nikki Mack (00:17) Yeah.   Tiffanie (00:18) favorite. Nikki, thank you so much for being here this morning for us and whatever time of day the listeners are listening. How are you today, Nikki?   Nikki Mack (00:26) I am good. I'm excited to be back too. I this has become one of my favorite parts of Dental A Team. and especially when I hear from doctors and listeners, my gosh, I heard you yesterday on the podcast. And it's fun to know that like while I get to have a good time with you, this really matters and it helps our listeners. So happy to be   Tiffanie (00:44) I love that.   Nikki Mack (00:45) here.   Tiffanie (00:46) I love that you walked into an office not that long ago and they said, my gosh, I just listened to you. I think it was that morning, right? You had a doctor that had said that.   Nikki Mack (00:52) Yeah. On   their way into the practice. So that was a how do you follow up yourself? Like that was a that's a tough act. Yeah.   Tiffanie (00:59) Yeah. Yeah. I gotta do a whole meeting. This is wild. I   love it. Yes, we have definitely built a cult following here and we love it. I know you actually you are working with an office who is one of our biggest podcast fans of all time. and it's a husband and wife duo and I won't say who they are, they know who they are because they're listening and she is just   one of the most amazing people I've ever met in my life. She's so sweet. And I am hoping that they're coming to the Masterminds as well. I'm pretty sure that they are. but I will be excited to see them. I know that's a podcast family for you as well. And it just makes it super fun and it kind of makes us feel like, okay, cool, they know me. And so it gives us an outlet and an opportunity for you listeners and you practices who work with us, practices who will work with us in the future. It gives us an opportunity to showcase who we are.   So that you and your teams kind of have an idea before we get to you, whether we're in office or whether we're virtual, just like this. And I think Nikki, you've experienced it now too. You've experienced both worlds, like going into practices obviously who've never heard us, and then going into practices who have heard us. And I think both of us can agree that those practices where the doctors love the podcast, have maybe found us through the podcast or or listen to it and then share it with their teams, those teams are like   almost a step ahead already. Their brains are ready, they're in that growth mindset and they really understand the angles that we come at consulting from. And I think that it really just helps us give that give that like extra footing to make progress. Do you feel the same, Nikki?   Nikki Mack (02:44) Absolutely, I agree. I think we've talked about this, I feel like in a previous podcast. I think in dentistry, fit matters so much, you know, that our team is the right fit, our patients are the right fit. And I think when it comes to consulting, you need to make sure that they're the right fit for your goals and your vision. and our podcast is just a nice way for listeners to, like you said, really get an understanding of who we are and and how we operate, you know, kind of what we're about. And so you really enter the relationship.   a step ahead 'cause we're like, okay, I know this, especially when they've seen us specifically, they already know what they're in for with me. So it's a pretty good start to the ride together for sure.   Tiffanie (03:25) I agree. I think one of my favorite pieces of you in general, but of our c whole consulting team, is that how we show up is like who we are. We don't really show up any differently. I might become a little peppier on stage. People will see   Nikki Mack (03:38) Mm-hmm.   Tiffanie (03:39) that than my normal everyday life. I might talk a little bit more. Erin probably disagrees, my fiance, but I think I talk a little bit more at work than I do at home. but no matter what, like our personality shines through and we are who we are. So then   practices, doctors, people, teams, they do know what to expect. And today I wanted to chat through some aspects and some different ways that we can pull doctor, we'll call it out of the weeds, right? Practice owners out of the weeds. And I think this is actually a huge segue into that because I think sharing your goals, dreams, aspirations, and sharing the things that are helping you feel connected to dentistry or your business or   your systems, things that you've learned that you want to implement, or just really you're like, gosh, I really love these ladies' personalities and I want like some semblance of that kind of culture in my practice. So taking things like this and sharing it with your team is really a great way, Nikki, I think to step that first foot into pulling themselves out of the weeds of being like the one, right?   The one that has to make all the changes, the one that has to make all the decisions, and really just like totally in the weeds of the business, the dentistry, the HR, the people, the team, that like all of the pieces and they're trying to hold all this together, but sharing that I know in our company is specifically with the consultants, we share constantly, we share different things we've heard or listened to or   different podcasters or books, things like that, because it helps to build our culture and helps to keep us closer together. So with that, Nikki, what do you feel like what would that do for a practice or how do you think that it helps a doctor to pull themselves out of the weeds when they do share different things like that? Whether it's this podcast, a different one, could be completely non-dental. How do you think that helps them to set their team up for success to be able to pull out?   Nikki Mack (05:38) Yeah, I think sometimes we get so caught up in that leadership position with our team that we think it's just office focused, you know, making them a better dental assistant or a better office manager or better treatment coordinator. But I think when you look back on some of your best jobs and experiences and cultures, it's where they also work to help develop you as a person. And that's where I think some of these come into play. a lot of these books and podcasts and   Things that even we talk about sometimes I've never heard of them. You know, I'm like, my gosh. And then it's on my regular rotation, a favorite. So the same can be said for your team members. They may not even realize some of these resources are there. And when you share that with them, it creates a different type of connection. like you said, it helps them understand. Like, if I'm like, my gosh, this is my favorite podcast, here's what I took from it today, it helps you relate to them.   And then sometimes it just gives those pieces and it's like, wow, okay, we really are working for this goal, right? We really are trying to get to the next level. And I love things I get at work that I can apply to my personal life because there's a lot. It happens a lot.   Tiffanie (06:45) Mm-hmm.   I agree. And I think too, as you're speaking, I'm thinking of how like different people hear things differently, right? So one podcast, I might hear a certain message and it might be there. You might hear that message too, but you might hear it in a different angle or from a different perspective or apply it differently. And per position too, a dentist and a business owner might hear a marketing podcast and think overarching marketing and like how do we do all of these pieces?   And then you pass it along to a treatment coordinator or an office manager and they're like, cool, I could apply it in this way with my verbiage to my patients. And so like wherever we're sitting, we get to spin it for that perspective and how it's gonna suit us the best. And I think that that makes a massive difference. And pulling ourselves out of the weeds, well, and right there, right? Sending it to an office manager or treatment coordinator, it's like, who is your team? Right? Who are the people that you count on?   at your practice, at your business, who are the people boots on the ground who are there supporting you. And how can you allow them to support you in your journey and be that show up as that leader? You said Nikki, like the leaders in the practice. And sometimes I think doctors silo themselves and think they have to be the one or they have to do it all. But farming some of that responsibility out to the leaders within the practice or the count it on   team members, I think Nikki, you've got a couple teams that are like a handful of people, right? We've got like seven, eight team members.   Nikki Mack (08:16) Yeah.   Tiffanie (08:16) You might not have a leadership team, right? Because like you got seven people, what are you going to do? Pull full four departments up and now they're managing each person's managing one person. So you might not have that full leadership team, but how are these people countable, right? How are you counting on them? And how can you share that culture and that experience and ideas with them?   Nikki Mack (08:40) Yeah. Well, and I think a key thing that we forget a lot, especially as leaders in a practice, sometimes our systems systems are   Tiffanie (08:49) Mm.   Nikki Mack (08:50) created or adapted because of an outlying like thing going on in the practice. We're short staffed, someone's out on leave, right? These things that are going on. But a lot of times we get ourselves in the habit of never shifting back or never reevaluating. So when we get   really stuck in those weeds, I think what happens is that allows us to have these not bad systems, but just they're not efficient, right? They're the things that really bog us down or make us feel really exhausted at the end of the day, but we don't have the opportunity to step back and say, could this be done differently? What should I do? Then when we take that moment, get ourselves out of those weeds, and it's like, my gosh, I not only do I not have to own this, it's better if I don't. There's someone on my team   that's better qualified for it, that should handle that and run in a sense that interference. And it's relearning ourselves how to redirect those people or those issues or those tasks. And then also that's when we have to kind of retrain our team. That's where the leadership comes out, that we are able to say, hey, I can see this clearly and I'm confident that this is a better direction. Here's how we execute it, right? And hold them accountable to it. Don't just take it back on because you're used to it.   but sometimes it takes something, a podcast or a book or a conversation to have that aha moment and realize, this is really like kind of slogging my day down. I shouldn't own this. This could be done better. So having that opportunity to see it through different eyes, it can change so much.   Tiffanie (10:28) I agree. I agree. And I do have practices as they were say saying all this, I'm thinking, how many times have we been asked how do I need to pay them for this to listen to this thing or learn this thing? And we've got our online courses that a lot of practices utilize and we get asked that a lot. Like that's totally up to you guys. We don't have a say in that. but they you know, or practices that say they send it and they don't listen to it, right? And so they're just like beaten down and they start to feel   upset by it or hammered down and like why do I even bother? Do I have the right people? And I think Nikki within that is more of an expectation. And what that leads me to is what is the expectation of each position? And then what's the expectation of that person within that position? So do we have job descriptions? I know we talk about these a lot. We talk about them   Nikki Mack (11:19) Yeah.   Tiffanie (11:20) a lot because they really, really matter. Clarity is everything. Clarity is everything in life. In a world of chaos and a sea of crazy   If we can bring clarity to something, why wouldn't we? Right? It seems wild to say, meh, I just don't feel like it when we could bring some clarity. So if there's clarity to these positions, these these team members know this position means this thing. This is what I do, this is how I show up, these are the tasks that I do. But really a job description is how do I present myself within this seat? How does this seat show up for this practice and what are the goals within that?   So then layering in those expectations too of that personal development. Like, is it built into your culture? And did you do it without seeing why you're doing it? Right? Did you send the podcast like, hey, take a listen to this? You might enjoy it. And they're like, okay, cool. Maybe one day, right? It's on the back burner. This thing is more important. Or did you say, hey, I love growing and learning? And I truly want that to be an aspirational part of our culture.   in our community here at this practice. So from time to time, I might send you little tidbits. I'm gonna tell you why, like what my favorite takeaway was, why I think it's relevant to you, to your position, to your life, if you'll take a listen or read it, right? You can sign up for newsletters, send them a newsletter, send them the Dental A Team newsletter, like whatever that might be, but did you have a description of how they're supposed to show up so that when they see this thing come through, they're like, cool.   That could help me with my team member one on ones. Like I have to do my doc's asking me to do one on ones and I don't understand them yet. This podcast looks like it might help me with that. But not setting those expectations and just flippantly being like, Well, I've sent them the things. I've asked them to do book club with me and nobody wants to. Yeah, well, I'm not a dental nerd either. Like   Nikki Mack (13:17) Yeah.   Tiffanie (13:18) I love dentistry because of where it's gotten me in life. I think it's an amazing   amazing industry. and I I do love dentistry, but I'm not on my off hours listening to a ton of dental podcasts. I'm just not. There's a couple that are floating in there because I need the the continuing education I need to be relevant as well. But I love emotional intelligence. I love, you know, I I love listening to Andrew Huberman, right? And there's so many different things that even in those other podcasts are so applicable.   to business, to relationships, to dentistry, making sure that we figure out what is our style, what is our culture and what are the expectations and then setting those with people, I think make a massive difference, Nikki.   Nikki Mack (14:02) I agree. And I think this is where it comes down to. We talk a lot about I think strong leadership comes to knowing your team, right? And understanding   Tiffanie (14:09) Mm-hmm.   Nikki Mack (14:09) who you have with you and kind of what those desires or those goals are. I know in one practice that I managed, that was a part of our annual reviews. Like, what's a professional goal for you? And then like what's a personal goal? Because if there was anything we could do to kind of support that, and it also benefited the practice or their you know growth as a team member.   Absolutely, why wouldn't we? And then you kind of know how to approach it. So if you know that there's a tip who's less dental nerd, right, then some of that stuff, that's not who you send that podcast to. On the flip side, full disclosure, such a nerd. I did not do back office. All my teens have heard my spiel. I'll save it. It's our little internal secret. But man, do I love some of the nerdy stuff.   Brit and Dana and I actually got to attend a local event here in Arizona a few months ago and do some CE. And when we were comparing what courses we had signed up for, it was very much an aha moment for Brit to realize exactly the level of my nerdiness because I was like, Yeah, I can't wait to go listen to this. Like I just yeah, I I will pull a couple pearls and it will be amazing. and it actually was, and absolutely it was a little dry. Some people left, you know, this is what happens.   but that filled my bucket because it's it's your what motivates you, what drives you is what drives you, right? And then knowing that being able to tune into it is so important and it can sound overwhelming. I know someone is driving in their car right now thinking about, my gosh, now I have to personalize my podcast recommendations per team member. But I promise you it becomes so easy because when you lead with that type of style and you create that culture, this is not where I need you to calendar a task.   To look for podcasts for every team member. It's just gonna come organically and you're able to share those observations, share those pearls of wisdom. And that's how you get out of the weeds, right? We grow our team, we grow their abilities, and we are so aligned that that's what helps that clarity and that confidence because we're like one team, one dream, right? And we all know where that vision is. And this just helps to support it and and boost them up for sure.   Tiffanie (16:21) Yeah, I love that. And so then now we're working on that culture piece. We've got job descriptions clear, right? we've got our our culture piece really starting to fit. And I think that's where a lot of that trust comes into play. So then dentists and owners, they can say, Okay, I trust that this is going to happen. I trust that this team member does have my back. I have full support within them and I can give them this thing. So then we start trial and erroring it. And it's not to say   they didn't listen to the podcast. I can't, I can't give them something. I can't delegate. Like, no,   Nikki Mack (16:55) Right.   Tiffanie (16:56) just be realistic, right? What can you delegate over to them and like dip your toe in that water? Clear expectations on everything. So clear job descriptions, clarity around what does your culture need to look like, clear clarity around your goals, and then start delegating things off that you don't have to do. We like to say any tasks that don't require your brain.   Anything that somebody could do at 80% their level that could look very similar to what you want it to be, it might not be a hundred percent. Their hundred percent might be your eighty percent. but is that okay for this task? Start delegating those things off because that's how you get out of the weeds. Your clarity, your culture, and your delegation are how you get out of those weeds and then having that feedback system. And I think Nikki, within that, like you mentioned goals. I love a good three, five, ten year goal.   not easy to sit down and be like, what do I want in three years? What I want in 10 years. Like do some prompts, ask us, Hello@TheDentalATeam.com. Like we're more than happy to help you dig into what those need to look like to work backwards. But when you have that vision, you have that goal, you know where you're going. Same with your culture. You know what you want your culture to look like. Now it's something that we can create. It's something that we can do together to reach those goals and get you pulled out of the weeds.   You talked, Nikki, about knowing the team members. And I think something that we've done really well with the Dental A team is as a virtual company, we've done a lot of like one-on-one time but group time at the same time. We have a lot of meetings. I I think there are companies that have more than us, but we do have a lot of meetings. But we do know each other. We get to know each other on a personal level. So like I was listening to a book the other day and I thought, my gosh, Christy.   Absolutely nothing to do with dentistry, not business, just like the idea, the premise of it was what you believe to be true will be true, right? Hands down, I believe that. And I thought, my gosh, Christy's gonna love this. So I send it to her, and within 30 seconds, she's like, I had an Audible credit, it's downloading right now. Thank you so much. Like, but I knew   Nikki Mack (19:06) Yeah.   Tiffanie (19:08) that was Christy, right? And I know.   Sometimes I'll pop something into the consultant chat that I'm like, hey ladies, this is actually really cool for business or for marketing. Or I'll be like, Nikki, this made me think of you. Or it's my like TikTok Instagram real friend that I like sending all those things, right?   Nikki Mack (19:23) Ha ha ha.   Tiffanie (19:24) But spending that one-on-one time together and really knowing each other, and it's not long. Like we get two 30 minute slots a month that's one on one with each other.   That's all that it takes and paying attention to one another on meetings and during different tasks, during different things, just paying attention to those pieces and who a person is really gives you key insights to what that could look like when you're sending something along like that. And Nikki, how do you see that? Like how can a dentist step back enough to see the people to be able to to see how can they create that culture to again get out of the weeds?   Nikki Mack (20:04) And I think some of it comes to the time that we dedicate to that culture, right? You   Tiffanie (20:09) Right.   Nikki Mack (20:09) know, do we have a morning huddle? do we check in with our team members? Do we have our one-on-ones? And if the doctor's not having it, does the OM check in with the doctor, right? On those one on ones? What's that kind of communication piece? How do we close that circle? Because it is those like random moments, those passing by. docs usually know so much about their DA because the things that'll   Tiffanie (20:32) Mm.   Nikki Mack (20:32) come up, right?   in a chair working with a patient and just utilizing those and kind of capitalizing on it because that's where it's so funny when we talk about like getting out of the weeds but weeds are different for everyone too right like based on your skill set and kind of your interest. So as you as a practice owner or a leader are looking at your team or maybe looking at your tasks that you could possibly delegate. And like maybe you're sitting there right now like   This eats up a lot of my time. And you're right, someone else could do this at 80%. Like I need to   Tiffanie (21:04) Mm-hmm.   Nikki Mack (21:05) let it go. Let's be smart about who we let it go to and using what we know. If I have someone who is like camera shy, hates being in the reels, hates being in the videos, you know, it's like that's not their jam, but they come up with them. They see the good ones, they see that content and they're handy with like the cameras, with the apps, with the social media.   Maybe that's my social media person because they get to film the reels, right? Takes   Tiffanie (21:32) Mm.   Nikki Mack (21:32) all the pressure off of them and they can just excel, plan for when we're gonna film them. And then I as an owner, I don't have to think about it, right? Because I've got things I could do differently. Same when it comes to some of our patient relationships or you know our strategic efforts. Who do I have that that they would own? It wouldn't be weeds for them. And then I can take it off of the plate. Who is? So it's super important to understand who you have.   And people show you who they are every day, the way we work together, the way we chat when we make our coffee before Huddle, you know, all of those kind   Tiffanie (22:05) Yeah.   Nikki Mack (22:06) of little opportunities. we just have to listen and kind of act on it. And also, I say this to doctors all the time ask. Just ask. Sometimes I'm   Tiffanie (22:16) Hm. I agree.   Nikki Mack (22:18) guilty of it myself in the past. I would be like, gosh, I don't know if Yara would actually be into this. Like, I think so.   And you you spend all this time like going back and forth on your mind because you feel like you should just know. But guess what? Like just go ask. Never has an employee been like, I can't believe the doctor asked how I feel about this. Why didn't they just know? Are you kidding? The ask is such a trust builder. So if we're not sure, ask. Ask a question. It's okay. Because clear is kind, right? And making sure that we know where we're coming from. That's what gives us the confidence as the leader to pass this on, to have clear expectations.   and   then have the appropriate follow-up because that's how it all ties together. For myself, one of the things I love about Dental A Team so much is that we don't just work with the doctor or the practice owner. We really do be have that opportunity to spend time with the team as well and making sure that everyone understands that full circle piece. My favorite thing is to remind them that like I am here to help keep you accountable. So we're not going to forget about this in two weeks. This is something we're going to give a real try.   real follow up and then have real conversations about how it's helping us. And that's a real benefit to finding the things that stick and being able to execute not just for the first couple of weeks. So   Tiffanie (23:35) I completely agree. I think that was a beautiful wrap. And if I had to pull action items out of what you just said, I hope doctors and listeners, you heard them as well. Job descriptions, clear as kind. Morning huddles, make sure that you're communicating every day on some level. And monthly one-on-ones. And I heard the other day they were called feedback sessions, and I really loved that. I was listening to a podcast,   Nikki Mack (23:59) I love that.   Tiffanie (24:00) non dental.   and she said that she called them feedback sessions and it was a feedback loop. It was how are you doing? How are we doing as a company? What are you loving? What are you hating? What's making your life difficult? Like what are blockers? And do you have any feedback from me as your lead? And I loved that because on a monthly basis that is way easier. Yearly reviews. I hate when offices wait till the yearly 'cause that's tied to a metric and like we're not a corporate we're not Wells Fargo. Like   Have a monthly one-on-one. So if I were to pull action items, it would be clear as kind, get those job descriptions, get those morning huddles in place. If they are in place, what can you do to spice them up a little bit this week? And where are your monthly one-on-ones? Where are you getting to know each team member individually, whether it's you or their office manager? And then I think my last piece would be really look at the things that you're doing every day, maybe journal. Like just every time you do something, write it down and go through and highlight what do you s what do you have to do?   And then what are some things that you could delegate off and then how will you do that? Nikki, this is a beautiful podcast. Thank you so much for spending your time with me today. I appreciate you. And I just love the joy that you're bringing to so many practices. Thank you for what you do.   Nikki Mack (25:12) Yeah, thanks for having me. I love it.   Tiffanie (25:14) Of course, of course. All right, listeners, you know what to do. Go leave us a five-star review. Let us know how you enjoyed today's podcast and who you'll be sending it to. Go send it to somebody. Like legitimately, you guys know other owners. You guys know people who need to hear this same message. You are not alone, and neither are they. Make sure that they know that. So go send this podcast to someone. And as always, Hello@TheDentalATeam.com, and we'll catch you next time. Bye guys.

What in your life is actually giving you energy, and what is quietly robbing you of it? In this episode, I'm continuing the conversation about life's halftime with one of the most powerful exercises I use personally and with my coaching clients to get objective clarity on what needs to stay, change, or go. The exercise is simple: list out the people, income sources, obligations, activities, and habits that make up your life, then rate each one from one to five. Five means it gives you life. One means it robs you of life. And here's the rule that makes this exercise so effective: you cannot choose three. I break down why removing the safe middle forces you to get honest, how I'm using this exact system to make major decisions in my own life and business, and the difference between a "one" you need to run from and a "two" that may still be salvageable. You'll walk away with a simple framework to stop accepting the things that drain you and intentionally build a life filled with more fours and fives.   HIGHLIGHTS 01:10 The recent experience that reminded me what may be the best thing money can buy. 02:20 The gratitude practice that shifts your focus from what's missing to how much you already have. 03:55 The 5 areas you need to audit during life's halftime. 06:15 How to actually quantify something as subjective as your relationships, fun, and overall quality of life. 07:40 The simple 1-5 rating system I use with myself and my coaching clients. 08:25 Why you're NOT allowed to choose a three, and how that rule forces you to get honest. 09:50 Are your income sources giving you life or costing you your life? 12:55 How I'm personally auditing my relationships, income opportunities, and free time right now. 14:15 The rating that revealed I need to make big changes to one area of my business.   RESOURCES Use code CHRIS and save $1,000 on your custom social media strategy with The Brand LAB HERE! 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 Frello: @frello_app

E3: Two participants send shockwaves through the choice ceremony. When the dust settles, the new couples move in together for three weeks of trial marriage.E4: Two couples break the rules and clash face-to-face in a dramatic showdown as jealousy and betrayal dominate the start of their trial marriages.E5: Drama runs amok when a contestant must answer for what they've said. Later, truths emerge at Guys Night, and the women take sides at Ladies Night.E6: As the turbulent month wraps up with a volatile changeover ceremony, some couples are ready to return to normal while others aren't so sure.If you want to partake in J-Armour, you can go to the following link: https://j-armorwallets.com/?ref=REALITEATIMESTWOPlease rate and subscribe to our podcast. You can rate us at either Apple Podcasts, https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/realitea-times-two/id1689517536 or spotify, https://open.spotify.com/show/7rInYf1BD8YiFeCeOOx8gI. I will also start reading your 4 or 5-star ratings on the air!Patreon is here!!! Go join the Patreon at https://patreon.com/RealiteaTimesTwo?If you like us, please share with your friends.Please visit and follow us on:Facebook: https://facebook.com/realiteatimestwoIG: https://instagram.com/realiteatimestwoThreads: https://www.threads.net/@realiteatimestwoTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/RealiteaxTwoPodTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@realiteaxtwopod?lang=enBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/realiteatimestwo.bsky.socialYou can also e-mail us at realiteaxtwo@hotmail.com. If you want to be a guest on the podcast, please e-mail at us at the above e-mail and please put in the subject line "Guesting on Your Podcast". Please also mention which show you would prefer to guest on.You can find us on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/@realiteatimestwoFind us on Discord at realiteaxtwoFollow us on Reddit at https://www.reddit.com/r/realiteatimestwopod/Visit the website https://solo.to/realiteatimestwo where you can support the podcast and get access to all socials and ways to listen to the podcastListen to my new podcast with my friend Mikel called "Next Take Podcast" at the below YouTube link at: www.youtube.com/@NextTakePodcast/featured or by going to our website www.solo.to/nexttakepodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are you leaving money on the table because you're afraid to mix business with your relationships? In this episode, Lori and I get honest about where the line is between building mutually beneficial relationships and taking advantage of your network. We break down what makes the difference between a relationship that creates genuine opportunities and one that leaves people feeling used. We also share examples, including a relationship that led to a $20K/month client, and the rules we use to make sure value comes before the pitch. Tune in to learn how to build a network where people are excited to hire you, recommend you, and invest in what you're building without making them feel like they're being sold.   HIGHLIGHTS How to turn your network into clients, referrals, and new opportunities without feeling transactional. The networking mistake that can get you avoided or even uninvited from high-level rooms. How one introduction turned into a $20K/month client. The difference between creating demand for what you do and chasing people for business. How to become the person your friends actually WANT to recommend. The relationship-building strategy that creates opportunities long after an event ends. How to stop keeping score and build relationships that pay off for everyone. My "equal energy exchange" rule for building profitable relationships that last. What to do when you enter a mastermind, event, or high-level room so opportunities naturally come to you. Why giving more than you expect to receive can become one of your biggest business advantages.   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

In this episode of Mastermind Minutes, Gary sits down with Arif Abdulla, Vice President of Franchise Development at Nurse Next Door. With nearly 20 years of experience, Arif has played a pivotal role in growing the brand from a single location in Vancouver to more than 400 franchise locations across North America, the United Kingdom, and Australia.Join us as Arif shares valuable insights on:Building and scaling an international franchise systemExpanding into new markets and the lessons learned along the wayPreserving a strong organizational culture while growing across multiple countriesCreating alignment between franchisees, leadership, and company valuesDeveloping a people-first culture that drives long-term successWhat separates top-performing franchisees from the restThe key qualities he looks for when awarding new franchise opportunitiesWhy culture, leadership, and franchisee support are essential to sustainable growthWhether you're a franchisor, franchisee, or entrepreneur looking to grow a successful business, this episode is packed with practical strategies, leadership lessons, and real-world experience on scaling a franchise system without losing the culture that made it successful in the first place.Subscribe for more conversations with franchise industry leaders and business experts.For more information on expanding your brand, contact: info@frangrow.comVisit: https://franchisegrowthsolutions.com/Or Arif Abdulla Contact: https://www.nursenextdoor.com/ #MastermindMinutes #Franchising #NurseNextDoor #FranchiseDevelopment #Leadership #OrganizationalCulture #CompanyCulture #FranchiseLeadership #BusinessGrowth #FranchiseSuccess #LeadershipDevelopment #Entrepreneurship #fgs #culture #training #operation

In this episode of Mastermind Minutes, Gary sits down with Alexandra Spitz, Founder and CEO of New Mom School, the only franchise concept of its kind dedicated to postpartum education, support, and community for new mothers. Named to the Inc. Female Founders 500, Alex transformed a local motherhood support program into a rapidly growing national brand serving thousands of mothers across multiple states. Join us as Alex shares valuable insights on:Building and scaling a purpose-driven business without losing its core mission The decision to franchise and how to scale an authentic, meaningful communityWhy so many female entrepreneurs are choosing to open a New Mom School franchise.The key traits and mindset of top-performing, thriving franchise owners - How franchisee owners balance doing impactful work while building a profitable business Empowering women through entrepreneurship and community support - Key strategies for taking a specialized local concept to a national level Whether you're a franchisor, franchisee, or entrepreneur looking to build a business with real purpose, this episode is packed with practical strategies, leadership lessons, and real-world experience on scaling a mission-driven franchise.Subscribe for more conversations with franchise industry leaders and business experts.For more information on expanding your brand, contact: info@frangrow.comVisit: https://franchisegrowthsolutions.com/Or Alexandra SpitzVisit: https://newmomschool.com/#MastermindMinutes #Franchising #NewMomSchool #FranchiseDevelopment #FemaleFounders #WomenInBusiness #PurposeDrivenBusiness #FranchiseSuccess #Leadership #Entrepreneurship #fgs #community #training #operation #women #powerful

What adjustments do you need to make now to ensure the second half of your life is your best one yet? In this episode, I'm sharing a concept I can't stop thinking about: life's halftime. Just like the best teams in sports go into the locker room, look at the score, study what's working, and make adjustments to win the game, I believe high performers need to do the same thing with their lives. I break down the five areas I'm personally auditing at 48: friends and family, finances, fun, must-dos and must-sees, and the overall vibe I want my life to have. I share the wake-up call that sent me into my own halftime, how I'm becoming more intentional about the people I want on my "starting lineup," and why I'm changing how I work, travel, spend my time, and even have fun. You'll learn the questions to ask yourself to stop cruising through this critical season and intentionally design a second half you're excited to live. Your first half gave you the data. Now it's time to make the adjustments that help you win the game.   HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 Why the right people and conversations can completely change the trajectory of your life. 02:30 Are you in life's halftime without realizing it? 03:35 The tough questions high performers need to ask before starting their second half. 04:35 The wake-up call that completely changed how I looked at the rest of my life. 06:15 The 5 areas of your life you need to audit during halftime. 07:10 Who deserves a spot in your "starting lineup" for the second half of life? 08:10 How to become more intentional with family before time runs out. 09:05 The financial adjustments that can create more freedom and security in your second half. 10:30 When was the last time you seriously audited how much FUN you're having? 12:15 How to make money in a way that actually makes your life more enjoyable. 13:00 The must-do and must-see list that turns someday into an actual plan. 14:50 What do you want the second half of your life to feel like? 16:30 How to calculate what your dream life actually costs and build a plan to fund it.   RESOURCES Use code CHRIS and save $1,000 on your custom social media strategy with The Brand LAB HERE! Register for the FREE Million Dollar Guest Training HERE! Make More Sales in the next 90 days - GET THE BLUEPRINT HERE! Check out upcoming events + Masterminds: https://chrisharder.me/   Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras to boost your day.   FOLLOW Chris: https://www.instagram.com/chriswharder/ Lori: https://www.instagram.com/loriharder/ Frello: https://www.instagram.com/frello_app/

Are you trying to build a big business while feeling like no one around you understands your goals? In this episode, Lori and I share three breakthroughs from our latest Elite Entrepreneur Mastermind that show the challenges high performers face as they grow. From outgrowing your environment and finding people who genuinely understand your ambitions to leaning on the right community during difficult seasons, we talk about why the people you surround yourself with shape the future of your business and your life. Tune in to discover how support, and confidence to grow into the next version of yourself.   HIGHLIGHTS 3 breakthrough conversations from our latest Elite Entrepreneur Mastermind. Why vulnerability creates the biggest breakthroughs. How to keep growing without shrinking yourself to fit in. What happens when you finally find people who think like you. How the right people help you solve bigger business challenges. How meaningful relationships can change the trajectory of your business and life. RESOURCES Learn more about Found - DM Chris on Instagram: @chriswharder 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

We're back!!! In this episode of "Master Minds w/ Bro. Shem El", we will hear from The Alchemist and The Teacher, Cheikh Sufi Ba!!!Cheikh Sufi Ba is an initiate of the Muridiyya Sufi Order of Cheikh Ahmadou Bamba. He is the first representative of his master, Serigne Saliou Mbacke, here in the West. We will discuss Cheikh Sufi Ba's book "Destruction of the Lower Self" and his upcoming appearances on his latest speaking tour in America.Once again, you will be hearing from yet another influential mastermind. You don't want to miss this show!!!

In this episode of the Fundraising Masterminds Podcast, we're talking about how to overcome the hidden fear of major donor rejection.Tune in to learn about the anxiety that no one names, but everyone feels. From awkward first appointments to major gifts falling through, learn how to stop taking rejection personally and start moving forward.Uncover the root issue beneath major donor rejection. Find out how a $5,000 ask turned into a $10,000 gift. Learn the musicianship secret behind successful fundraising. And discover how every "no" brings you one step closer to a "yes."So whether you're preparing for your very first major donor presentation or recovering from a difficult response, this episode will show you how to walk into every meeting with faith over fear.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.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠/discovery-callFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA:→ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/fundraising.masterminds⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠→ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://facebook.com/fundraising.masterminds⁠⁠⁠Episode Keywords:major donor, major donor fundraising, major donor rejection, fear of major donors, fear of major donor rejection, overcome the fear of major donors, overcome the fear of major donor rejection, overcome the hidden fear of major donor rejection, how to overcome the fear of major donors, how to overcome the fear of major donor rejection, how to overcome the hidden fear of major donor rejection, major gifts, major donor presentation, nonprofit mindset training, jim dempsey, nonprofits.

Have you noticed that the more you scroll, the more disconnected you actually feel from real life and from real people? In this episode, I am pulling back the curtain on what is really happening underneath that digital fatigue you are feeling, and why your audience is starting to want something very different from another Zoom call, course, or piece of content. I'm walking you through the numbers that prove people are now choosing experiences over products, why loneliness and AI saturation are creating a perfect storm, and how that is quietly killing digital-only offers. Most importantly, you'll learn where the real momentum is moving with real-life examples of businesses that are exploding by leaning into human connection. I challenge you to look at your own product suite in a new way. If you are tired of trying harder online and getting less in return, this episode will help you see the next wave that you can actually ride instead of getting left behind!   HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 Why everyone feels burnt out from social media and lonely, even though we're more connected than ever. 01:20 What is the human connection economy and why is it exploding right now? 05:10 How the pandemic permanently changed how households budget for experiences. 06:05 What are real-life examples of people pivoting online businesses to in-person experiences? 10:10 Why AI saturation and fake content make people crave in-person experiences they can trust. 11:50 Why your digital-only offers are struggling and what people actually want instead. 15:40 How to turn your existing business into an experiential human connection offer. 18:10 How pickleball and dinner created a life-changing conversation.   RESOURCES Use code CHRIS and save $1,000 on your custom social media strategy with The Brand LAB HERE! Register for the FREE Million Dollar Guest Training 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

The Flattest State of Comics - EP. 2: Zack Kaplan Watch the video version of this show on the Fandom Podcast Network YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/live/n-1m5F2vjHo?si=SGuevm0GEIBOsr7R This month Austin, Spencer, Steve, and Guest Host Shann welcome comic book writer Zack Kaplan. Zack Kaplan is the Sci-Fi comic writer and creator of such comics and graphic novels as MASTERMINDS, KILL ALL IMMORTALS, ONLY THE SAVAGE ARE LEFT, PORT OF EARTH, and the highly anticipated THE SMART DIVISION. Please join us as we explore the amazing imagination of Zack Kaplan! And oh yeah, we have to talk about SPIDER-MAN BRAND NEW DAY... #FandomPodcastNetwork #FlattestStateOfComicsPodcast #ZackKaplan #TheSmartDivision #ComicBookPodcast #SpiderManBrandNewDay #ComicBooks #MarvelComics #DCComics #ImageComics #DarkhorseComics #IndyComics #BatCityComicProfessionals #Supportyourlocalcomicshop #FloridaComicScene   Flattest State of Comics @flatteststateofcomics (IG) Steven Alan Brown @Comic_Ronin (IG) Spencer @TheStokedNerd (IG) Austin @TheRetroCorner_ (IG) Find all that is happening on the Fandom Podcast Network by visiting our Linktree site with direct links to our shows and social media. https://linktr.ee/fandompodcastnetwork

One of the coolest things about being in rooms like this with other very successful business owners, is that...You no longer just learn from your own experiences, you get to learn from their's as well.The ups and downs are normalized because you realize it happens to everyone, at every stage of business.You get to see the REAL behind the scenes of successful businesses, not just the IG version.You learn lessons that you NEVER would on your ownIn this episode I will share with you 7 big lessons I have learned from being in high levels masterminds and surrounded by mentors and peers at this high level of business.This is where you get to have the lessons, without investing the $100,000+ I did to get them.Want to connect with Hailey?Want to go ALL IN on your business and learn all of the strategy you need to scale while balancing mom life with direct, hands on guidance and coaching from me with group and 1:1 support? ⁠⁠⁠⁠Apply for The Joyful MAMA Coach!⁠ (This is the LAST month to lock in the current investment)Want to chat more about how I can support you? Send me a DM on Instagram ⁠@bossladyhailey⁠Want to work with me directly and learn the core strategies you need to scale as a mom without committing your entire life or wallet? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join The Business Mama INSIDER membership!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

If you lost your business, audience, and platform tomorrow, how would you rebuild from zero? In this episode, Lori and I break down what we would do if we had to start completely from scratch today. We share why your first move should be creating a highly specific, low-overhead product that solves a valuable problem, how to use high-volume social media content, and why getting on other people's podcasts can accelerate your authority and audience growth. Tune in to learn how to find your niche, get known for one thing, and turn consistent action into customers faster.   HIGHLIGHTS The first thing Lori and I would do if we had to start from scratch. Why your first offer needs to solve a very specific problem. How posting more gives you faster feedback on what your audience wants. Why podcast guesting accelerates trust and authority. How to borrow other people's audiences and turn listeners into your audience. Why becoming known for one specific thing helps you grow faster.   RESOURCES Use code CHRIS and save $1,000 on your custom social media strategy with The Brand LAB HERE! Register for the FREE Million Dollar Guest Training 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

¿Por qué unos profesionales avanzan por decisión propia y otros se quedan esperando el permiso de alguien más? Eso es autogestión, y de eso hablamos en este episodio de Mi Camino hacia la Cima. Descubrirás: - Por qué la motivación real empieza con una visión clara y una meta específica. - Cómo mantenerte enfocado y dejar de lado las distracciones que te roban energía. - El rol de la esperanza, bien entendida, es tu capacidad de avanzar. - Por qué planear y organizarte es lo que convierte una idea en un resultado real. Si eres un profesional que quiere dejar de ser invisible y empezar a liderar su propio camino, este episodio es para ti.

What if the life you worked so hard to build isn't the life you want anymore? In this episode, I'm sharing a realization I've been working through at this stage of my life and a conversation with my mom that completely reframed it for me. I break down why I'm treating this season like halftime, reassessing what worked, what didn't, and what I want the second half to look like. I also share why knowing your individual needs and getting around the right people in the right environments help you find answers you won't find alone. Tune in to ask yourself the questions now that could change how you live your next chapter.    HIGHLIGHTS The conversation with my mom that changed how I see this season of my life. Why only 1–5% of the "cool" things I've done have brought me real joy. How to treat your life like halftime and adjust your game plan. The questions I'm asking about what I actually value in the second half of my life. Why the right people and the right environment help you find answers faster.    RESOURCES DM me on Instagram @chriswharder to ask about one of the last spots on my four-day California entrepreneur trip, September 29–October 2.  Use code CHRIS and save $1,000 on your custom social media strategy with The Brand LAB 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

“I really like to have physical objects in my environment to inspire my creativity so that when I look at them, the story comes to mind very easily.”In this How To Write the Future podcast episode, “Make Your Environment Writer-Friendly” host, Beth Barany shares how you can create a unique surroundings that will inspire and motivate you in your writing. From crafting a collage and displaying physical items to using a corkboard, Beth shares ideas that are great to help get listeners be more creative in their writing space. ABOUT THE HOW TO WRITE THE FUTURE PODCASTHow To Write The Future is a podcast for science fiction and fantasy writers who want to imagine better worlds—and write stories that bring those futures to life. Each episode offers practical craft guidance, creative prompts, and big-picture inspiration to help you draft, revise, and publish with purpose.ABOUT BETH BARANYBeth Barany is an award-winning fantasy and science fiction novelist and creativity coach for writers. She helps science fiction and fantasy novelists write, revise, and publish stories that matter by blending practical craft guidance with a commitment to imagination, possibility, and how stories shape our world.RESOURCESWriting practice. “I can do this.” (Step 2): https://writersfunzone.com/blog/2024/11/18/writing-practice-i-can-do-this-step-2/Writing Consistently: Facts and Myths: https://writersfunzone.com/blog/2025/12/22/writing-consistently-facts-and-myths/How To Plan Your Writing Life: https://writersfunzone.com/blog/2024/01/01/how-to-plan-your-writing-life/Get Writing: Seven Ways to Get Out of Your Own Way: https://writersfunzone.com/blog/2023/07/24/get-writing-seven-ways-to-get-out-of-your-own-way/Questions? Comments? Send us a text!Support the show---♦︎ JOIN THE MEMBERSHIP: For fiction writers! You've finished your first draft! Congrats! Now what?Join the Edit the Future: Sci‑Fi/Fantasy Revision Lab. Get premium weekly lessons and a monthly Q&A on Zoom. Subscribe: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2012061/subscribe♥︎ FREE: Sign up here for the Edit Your Novel ChecklistHelps writers revise faster with less overwhelm by focusing first on diagnosis, not fixing. Get yours at http://edityournovelchecklist.com.♡ SHOP: Sci‑Fi & Fantasy 24 Writing Prompts: https://ko-fi.com/s/4ac9160a74❤️ Want to be interviewed on the podcast? => Email us!CONNECT WITH BETHvia emailvia LinkedInCREDITSEDITED WITH DESCRIPT (Affiliate link)MUSIC: Uppbeat.ioDISTRIBUTED BY BUZZSPROUT: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1994465

What if you could get in front of hundreds of thousands of potential customers without paying for ads or chasing the algorithm? In this episode, Lori and I share one of the most overlooked ways to grow your business by borrowing trusted audiences instead of relying solely on building your own. We break down what a sales channel really is, why most entrepreneurs spread themselves too thin trying every marketing strategy at once, and how podcast guesting allows you to borrow trusted audiences, accelerate authority through trust transfer, and create one of your most profitable and consistent sales channels. Tune in to learn the three-part framework for turning someone else's audience into one of your most powerful sales channels.   HIGHLIGHTS What a sales channel actually is and why every business needs one. The biggest mistake entrepreneurs make when trying to generate more sales. Why borrowing other people's audiences can outperform building your own. How the "trust transfer" effect helps convert listeners into customers faster. The 3 phases of turning podcast interviews into one of your highest-converting sales channels. Why long-form content builds authority faster than short-form content. How reaching hundreds of thousands of potential customers doesn't have to require a massive ad budget.   RESOURCES Register for my FREE Million Dollar Guest Training: https://milliondollarguest.com/training 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 rethinking the Leadership Triangle: the missing link to nonprofit growth.Join us for another episode of our ongoing Development 101 series, where we break down the core principles of Biblical nonprofit development in a way that you can actually apply to your ministry. From the picture of dysfunctional leadership to the ideal blueprint you should use to build YOUR nonprofit, we're covering everything you need to know to shape a healthy leadership team.Learn why your major donors aren't opening up to your Development Director. Discover the mindset holding back your nonprofit board of directors. Uncover the real reason Executive Directors burn out. And get ready to embrace the leadership paradigm shift that changes everything.So whether you're leading a struggling startup or strengthening an established organization, this episode will show you the secret behind sustainable nonprofit development. Tune in to build a leadership structure that lasts!Don't forget 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.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠/discovery-callFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA:→ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/fundraising.masterminds⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠→ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://facebook.com/fundraising.masterminds⁠⁠⁠Episode Keywords:leadership triangle, rethinking the leadership triangle, nonprofit growth, the missing link to nonprofit growth, development 101, fundraising masterminds, fundraising masterminds podcast, nonprofit development, biblical nonprofit development, build your nonprofit, blueprint to building your nonprofit, major donors, development director, executive director, nonprofit board, nonprofit board of directors, board of directors, leadership paradigm shift, nonprofit mindset, nonprofit.   Code: 48WBZUUS4J6ABDHG

Do you ever feel like everyone else has life or business figured out except you? In this episode, I break down one of the mindset traps entrepreneurs fall into and the reframe that instantly changes how you see your own progress. I also share what I've learned from being friends with many of the entrepreneurs and high-performing people people admire most, why every person you admire is carrying challenges you don't see, and how changing the story you tell yourself unlocks more confidence, momentum, and peace of mind. Tune in to stop comparing yourself to everyone else and start appreciating just how far you've already come.   HIGHLIGHTS Why comparing yourself to someone else's highlight reel always leads to frustration. What I've learned from knowing successful entrepreneurs behind the scenes. How comparison tricks your brain into believing you're falling behind. Why every entrepreneur has struggles you never get to see. How the right community can help you stop comparing and start growing.   RESOURCES Use code CHRIS and save $1,000 on your custom social media strategy with The Brand LAB 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 high-vibrational episode of Deepen with Christina, host Christina Weber is joined by body therapist, breathwork facilitator, and gene keys guide Dina Maayan. Fresh off the heels of the latest WeDeepen Love Immersion, the duo breaks down the serious mechanics of play and why infusing absolute silliness into modern connection is the ultimate medicine for shifting out of psychological heaviness. Dina pulls back the curtain on her cosmic origin story with her fiancé (Acro Yoga founder Jason Nemer)—involving smuggled Hawaiian mangoes, a symbolic totem box, and a literal coconut tree climb—while mapping out how human beings can alchemize deep childhood panic attacks into modern nervous system mastery. Main Topics Covered Play as a Metric of Success: Reframing comedy, improv, and games like Truth or Dare as high-frequency portals to bypass the adult ego. The Anatomy of a Perfect Prank: Dina's step-by-step formula for cultivating social courage, engineering creative characters, and leveraging vocal accents. The Magic of "Squish": Defining the conscious community's favorite somatic environment: Tempur-Pedic foam, sheepskins, and white fuzzy blankets designed for deep co-regulation. The Alchemical Totem Box: How Jason utilized a carved wooden box containing five specific symbolic items to explicitly anchor and manifest his future wife from the quantum field. Nervous System Leadership: Dina's personal path from experiencing severe childhood panic attacks at age six to training holistic breathwork facilitators globally. www.dinamaayan.com Sober Realities: Shifting away from drug-induced expansions into endogenous breath retentions to access higher, altered states of consciousness completely clean. Gene Keys and the Alchemy of Struggle: A philosophical deep dive into why your deepest structural wound or misfortune contains the precise raw materials to unlock your highest genius. Endings with Finesse: A transparent look at how Christina processed a very public romantic breakup without entering a victim consciousness state. Key Takeaways Inject Play to Dissolve Friction: When partnership or friendship feels bogged down by corporate stress or relational gridlock, strategic play acts as a rapid shortcut back to core alignment. Giving is an Inside Job: Authentic community belonging is established the second you stop searching for validation and instead step into a room as an active additive of service. Nervous System Co-Regulation: Public figures and master facilitators are not immune to social anxiety or blanking out. True safety is a physical, non-verbal resonance shared in real-time between bodies. The Antidote to Trauma is Self-Trust: Holding your breath on empty or full retentions trains the psyche to handle physiological stress, rewriting your baseline relationship with fear. Connect with the Guest About Dina Maayan: Dina Maayan is a Nervous System Expert and human optimization guide specializing in evidence-based somatic recalibration. As the founder of the Breath of Life Institute, Dina blends deep physiological science with ancient wisdom to help high-performing leaders, athletes, and creatives transition out of chronic exhaustion and stress patterns into sustainable clarity, focus, and authentic self-trust. Website: https://dinamaayan.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dinamaayan/ Connect with the Host Website: https://wedeepen.com/love-club/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christinaweber Long-term, soul-level fulfillment requires us to actively trade instant gratification for deliberate, conscious growth. If you are ready to slide onto a completely upgraded timeline of intimacy and play, follow this podcast, rate this video, and share this episode with your favorite fellow good sport. Secure your spot at our upcoming Masterminds and the highly anticipated Sober 3-Day New Year's Eve celebration by visiting wedeepen.com!

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Tired of feeling like you have to constantly post on social media or spend more on ads just to grow your business? Lori and I unpack one of the biggest takeaways from Dan Martell and Renee Warren's Pink Skirt Project event: why podcast guesting has become one of the most overlooked ways to attract high-quality customers, build trust fast, and create real business opportunities. We also share some of our favorite lessons from speakers like Dan Martell, Adley Kinsman, Maria Wendt, and Samantha Skelly on creating messaging that sticks, building authority, and taking action before you're ready. If you're looking for smarter ways to grow your business without living on the content hamster wheel, you'll walk away with practical strategies you can start applying immediately. HIGHLIGHTS Why podcast guesting is becoming one of the highest ROI marketing channels. The "trust transfer" strategy that helps turn listeners into customers. What separates podcast guests who generate revenue from those who don't. Dan Martell's mindset advice for staying in action when business gets difficult. Adley's strategy for creating hooks that immediately grab attention. Maria Wendt's simple approach to generating leads with a small ad budget. Why taking action in the moment creates more momentum than waiting for the perfect time. RESOURCES Register for Lori's FREE Million Dollar Guest Training: https://milliondollarguest.com/training 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  

Have you ever reached a goal only to wonder why you still feel restless? In this episode, I break down the mindset shift I took away from a recent trip that completely changed how I think about growth, success, and the discomfort that comes with reaching a new level. I share why every achievement becomes the starting point for what's next, why success often brings a new kind of discomfort, and how embracing that feeling can help you keep moving toward bigger opportunities. Tune in to learn how to turn discomfort into the fuel that keeps you growing.   HIGHLIGHTS Why every win becomes the floor for your next level of growth. How the right people instantly raise your standards. Why your environment changes your performance faster than you think. What inspired me to create a new travel experience for entrepreneurs. How to use discomfort as fuel instead of seeing it as a problem.   RESOURCES Use code CHRIS and save $1,000 on your custom social media strategy with The Brand LAB 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

Once the table finally escapes the opening chaos and cat crimes, Tyler, Randall, and Ash dive into Pathfinder 2e rogues, proving that the class is not just a sneaky knife gremlin. It is also a walking toolbox, a social menace, a battlefield problem, and so much more Show Notes This episode begins the RPGBOT.Podcast breakdown of Pathfinder 2e rogues, covering levels 1 through 10 and exploring how the class develops from nimble opportunist into a precision-damage nightmare with more skills than common sense. Tyler, Randall, and Ash each bring a different rogue racket to the table, with Tyler building a Mastermind, Ash building a Scoundrel, and Randall building a Ruffian. The conversation starts with the rogue's core identity: Sneak Attack, off-guard targets, excellent skills, strong Reflex saves, and the sheer absurdity of getting skill increases and skill feats constantly. The hosts explain how Pathfinder rogues differ from their 5e cousins, especially around precision damage, surprise attack, and how off-guard creates the opening rogues need to ruin someone's day. From there, the builds split into very different flavors of criminal excellence. Ash's Catfolk Scoundrel leans into Feint, Deception, diversions, social trickery, and making enemies easier to stab, hide from, or fireball. Tyler's Fetchling Mastermind turns Recall Knowledge into a combat engine, using information as a weapon and building toward automatic knowledge checks, scroll utility, and ranged support. Randall's Human Ruffian takes the direct approach with medium armor, intimidation, two-weapon tricks, gang-up tactics, and eventually debilitation options that make the whole party better at hurting things. Along the way, the hosts cover important rogue build choices including ancestry feats, racket features, armor considerations, weapon selection, class feats, general feats, and the sometimes painful reality that not every tempting rogue feat is worth taking. Twist the Knife gets called out as a trap compared to easier bleed options, while Gang Up, Analyze Weakness, Clever Gambit, Distracting Feint, Dazzling Diversion, Predictive Purchase, and racket-specific debilitations all get time in the spotlight. The episode closes by emphasizing that while these builds are combat-focused, rogues are not limited to combat. With their enormous number of skill feats and skill increases, rogues can be investigators, con artists, diplomats, criminals, spies, consultants, bullies, burglars, or social wrecking balls. In true RPGBOT fashion, the takeaway is clear: you can optimize the stabbing, but you still have plenty of room left to optimize the nonsense. Key Takeaways Pathfinder 2e rogues are skill monsters. They gain more skill increases and skill feats than almost anyone else, making them great in combat, exploration, social encounters, and weird niche problem-solving. Sneak Attack is the rogue's core damage feature, but it depends on the target being off-guard and on using the right kinds of weapons or attacks. Surprise Attack helps rogues get Sneak Attack early in combat by making creatures off-guard if the rogue rolls Deception or Stealth for initiative and acts before them. Rogue rackets dramatically change how the class plays. Scoundrels manipulate enemies with Feint and Deception, Masterminds weaponize Recall Knowledge, and Ruffians use intimidation, armor, and heavier weapons to bully the battlefield. Ash's Scoundrel build focuses on Charisma, Feint, Deception, and making enemies vulnerable through off-guard, dazzled, Reflex penalties, and tactical debilitations. Tyler's Mastermind build turns Recall Knowledge into a combat strategy, using it to make enemies off-guard, trigger extra movement, support allies, and set up extra damage through Analyze Weakness. Randall's Ruffian build leans into durability, melee pressure, medium armor, intimidation, Gang Up, and debilitation options that add weaknesses or penalties to enemies. Medium armor can work for a rogue, especially a Ruffian, but noisy armor is a bad idea if you still want to sneak. Weapon choice matters. Kukris, shortbows, agile and finesse weapons, and qualifying Ruffian weapons all interact differently with Sneak Attack and critical specialization. Analyze Weakness is a strong rogue feat for builds that can reliably identify enemies, adding extra precision-style damage when the rogue wants one hit to matter more. Gang Up is excellent for melee rogues because it makes off-guard easier to trigger without needing perfect flanking positions. Twist the Knife sounds fun, but the hosts flag it as a trap because weapon runes can often provide better bleed damage with less action cost. Debilitating Strike at level 9 is a major rogue power bump, letting Sneak Attack also impose conditions like speed penalties or enfeebled. Level 10 racket-specific debilitations make rogues even nastier. Masterminds gain support-focused options, Ruffians can add damage weaknesses or clumsy, and Scoundrels can shut down reactions or flanking. The builds in this episode are combat-focused, but rogues can easily become outstanding social and exploration characters because they have so many skill feats to spend. Rogues are not just sneaky stabbers. They can be detectives, con artists, crime lords, rich bullies, diplomats, vault testers, information brokers, and every other flavor of charming disaster. Welcome to the RPGBOT Podcast. If you love Dungeons & Dragons, Pathfinder, and tabletop RPGs, this is the podcast for you. Support the show for free: Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or any podcast app. It helps new listeners find the best RPG podcast for D&D and Pathfinder players. Level up your experience: Join us on Patreon to unlock ad-free access to RPGBOT.net and the RPGBOT Podcast, chat with us and the community on the RPGBOT Discord, and jump into live-streamed RPG podcast recordings. Support while you shop: Use our Amazon affiliate link at https://amzn.to/3NwElxQ and help us keep building tools and guides for the RPG community. Meet the Hosts Tyler Kamstra – Master of mechanics, seeing the Pathfinder action economy like Neo in the Matrix. Randall James – Lore buff and technologist, always ready to debate which Lord of the Rings edition reigns supreme. Ash Ely – Resident cynic, chaos agent, and AI's worst nightmare, bringing pure table-flipping RPG podcast energy. Join the RPGBOT team where fantasy roleplaying meets real strategy, sarcasm, and community chaos. 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Are you building a business around information when people are really craving connection? In this episode, Lori and I break down why the next wave of business growth belongs to entrepreneurs who create meaningful human connection, not just more content or education. We share why courses, coaching, and information alone are becoming commoditized, the businesses thriving by bringing people together, and why genuine relationships are quickly becoming the biggest competitive advantage. Tune in to discover how shifting from selling information to creating connection can transform your business, your network, and your life.   HIGHLIGHTS Why I believe we're entering the human connection economy. The companies building thriving businesses by helping strangers connect. Why information is becoming free, but connection is becoming more valuable. How meaningful relationships can become your biggest competitive advantage. Why I am launching a new travel experience for entrepreneurs. How taking one chance completely changes your friendships and opportunities.   RESOURCES Get $1,000 off your custom social media strategy at chrisharder.me/social with code CHRIS. Text or DM me @chriswharder on Instagram to join one of the first Found Entrepreneur Travel Experiences. 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

Ross is joined by Duke Manyweather from OL Masterminds to discuss the origins of OL Masterminds, what's going on at this year's meeting, how Duke got into training, what star players learn from OL Masterminds, and more! Download the DraftKings Sports Book App and use code ROSS! Connect with the Pod Website - https://www.rosstucker.com Become A Patron - https://www.patreon.com/RTMedia Podcast Twitter - https://twitter.com/RossTuckerPod Podcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rosstuckerpod/ Ross Twitter - https://twitter.com/RossTuckerNFL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ross is joined by Duke Manyweather from OL Masterminds to discuss the origins of OL Masterminds, what's going on at this year's meeting, how Duke got into training, what star players learn from OL Masterminds, and more! Download the DraftKings Sports Book App and use code ROSS! Connect with the Pod Website - https://www.rosstucker.com Become A Patron - https://www.patreon.com/RTMedia Podcast Twitter - https://twitter.com/RossTuckerPod Podcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rosstuckerpod/ Ross Twitter - https://twitter.com/RossTuckerNFL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Are you building a business around information when people are craving connection? In this episode, I share why I believe we're entering the human connection economy and why entrepreneurs who recognize this shift early will have a major advantage. I break down the businesses thriving by bringing people together, share a BTS look at a new business I'm building around this trend, and why connection is becoming one of the most valuable things you can offer. Tune in to discover how human connection can become your biggest competitive advantage.   HIGHLIGHTS Why I believe the experience economy is really the human connection economy. How WeRoad built a $170 million business by helping strangers become friends. What entrepreneurs can learn from Othership's rapid growth. How to create an offer people come back to for more than the product. The new business idea I'm building and why I'm all in on this trend.   RESOURCES Use code CHRIS and save $1,000 on your custom social media strategy with The Brand LAB 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

Are you quitting too soon because you're only measuring the big results? In this episode, Lori and I talk about why the biggest breakthroughs in business, health, and life are built through small, consistent wins that most people overlook. We share how focusing on micro-wins has helped us stay motivated through long business projects, fitness goals, and personal growth, why so many people give up before momentum has a chance to build, and practices that keep us moving forward when the finish line still feels far away. Tune in to learn how celebrating the right wins today can create the massive results you're working toward tomorrow.   HIGHLIGHTS Why celebrating micro-wins keeps you motivated. The reason so many people quit before seeing results. How daily habits create long-term success. The practice Lori and I use every night to recognize progress. Why reframing "failures" as stepping stones creates unstoppable progress. Strategies to stack small wins that lead to big results in your life and business.   RESOURCES Join Isagenix through Lori's link 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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This conversation was too good not to steal from Lori's podcast one more time. Lori and our business partner Stephanie Gambetta continue breaking down what women need to know about GLP-1s, peptides, and why getting the right protocol matters just as much as the tools themselves. They talk about why so many people struggle with side effects, how personalized coaching and the right dosing strategy make all the difference, and why the right peptides can support everything from gut health and recovery to healthier skin, stronger hair, and overall wellness. They also share why lasting results come from working with your body instead of chasing quick fixes. Tune in to learn how to use these tools the right way so you can look, feel, and perform at your best.   HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 What it looks like to feel amazing in your body without obsessing over food all day. 04:00 Why Lori says she looks and feels better now than when she was competing. 09:30 What are peptides and how do they actually work in the body? 11:30 Where to start if you're thinking about peptides or GLP-1s. 17:00 How to tell if your peptide or GLP-1 protocol is actually working. 20:00 Stephanie's favorite peptides for healing and gut health. 23:00 Why so many people struggle with GLP-1s and how to avoid the common mistakes. 25:00 How different GLP-1 options work? 29:00 Why microdosing and the right protocol can completely change your GLP-1 experience. 31:15 Can peptides or GLP-1s affect your mood? 33:00 The biggest mistakes people make when they try to do peptides on their own. 40:00 What really causes rebound weight gain and how to avoid wrecking your metabolism. 46:30 Why personalized coaching matters more than following someone else's protocol. 51:30 Stephanie's favorite peptides for healthier skin, stronger hair, and faster recovery. 55:00 What to know before adding peptide skincare to your routine.   RESOURCES Curious about peptides and GLP-1s? Check out Loop and get 15% off your first order HERE! Learn more about Loop and peptide education HERE! Text LOOP to 310-496-8363 to learn more about peptides, connect with a coach, ask questions, and receive a special discount on your first order. 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 The Loop Way: @loop.way

Why do some people keep going when everything falls apart while others walk away too soon? In this episode, I break down why the people who eventually make it are the ones who learn how to use setbacks as feedback instead of proof to quit. I share why calling something "failure" can kill your momentum, while seeing it as feedback can point you toward your next breakthrough. I also share what building Frello has taught me about staying in the game when plans fall apart and the easiest option would be to walk away. Tune in to learn how to turn setbacks into strategy instead of letting them become your stopping point.   HIGHLIGHTS Why the entrepreneurs who make it are the ones who use setbacks as feedback. The one question to ask when something goes wrong. What Frello taught me about pivoting instead of quitting. Why labeling something "failure" can shut down your momentum. How to use bad results as clues for your next move.   RESOURCES Interested in working with me one-on-one? Visit chrisharder.me/coaching 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 week's Monday Matters, I share with Jen a list of 10 takeaways from learning I've experienced with leadership groups this past school year. We discuss several of them together and how these lessons have stood out in our thinking and growth. Here are 10 takeaways we explored together: Leadership growth happens best in community, not isolation. Curiosity is often more powerful than certainty. Small consistent actions create long-term momentum. Reflection is essential to effective leadership. Leadership requires aligning systems with purpose. Healthy leadership includes caring for yourself and your relationships. Leaders grow when they confront limiting beliefs. Coaching questions often matter more than quick answers. Great leadership multiplies the strengths of others. Leadership is ultimately about becoming, not just accomplishing. Listen in for the whole conversation. You also may find it helpful to use these reflection questions to go deeper on your own: What takeaway stands out to you as significant to your own leadership experience this school year? What lessons or principles do you hope to carry into next year's development? What commitments to rest and rejuvenation are you making for the season ahead? Thank you for listening to this week's show, and thank you for doing what matters! The post MONDAY MATTERS with Jen Schwanke and Will Parker – 10 Lessons from Masterminds appeared first on Principal Matters.

Are you letting life-changing opportunities pass by simply because you never asked? In this episode, Lori and I break down why so many people miss out on partnerships, deals, introductions, podcast spots, and next-level opportunities, not because they aren't qualified, but because they never built the courage to ask. We share stories of how bold asks created business breakthroughs, sparked powerful collaborations, and opened doors that never would've happened if we had waited for perfect timing or permission. Tune in to learn how one bold ask can create the opportunity, relationship, or breakthrough you've been waiting for.   HIGHLIGHTS Why podcast guesting is such an overlooked growth tool. The stories that prove you do not get what you don't ask for. How one question can open the door to a huge opportunity. The podcast pitch Lori made that turned into a business opportunity. Why I kept asking about Frello after the first no. How to get more comfortable putting yourself out there.   RESOURCES Join the Million Dollar Guest waitlist 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

This conversation is so important I stole it from Lori's podcast. Lori sat down with our new business partner Stephanie Gambetta to break down how peptides and GLP-1s can support weight loss, healing, recovery, and overall wellness when used the right way. They talk about what peptides actually are, how they work in the body, and why so many women hit a point where their old routines just aren't cutting it anymore. They also share why so many women feel disconnected from their bodies in their late 30s, 40s, and beyond, and what can happen when stress, hormones, and overtraining start working against you. This is something I know both men and women can relate to. Tune in for a fresh perspective on what it actually takes to feel good in your body again.   HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 Why so many women feel like their best years are behind them. 08:45 How peptides help support healing, reduce inflammation, and improve recovery. 14:00 Lori's fertility journey, IVF setbacks, and the moment she knew she needed help. 19:15 What can go wrong when you start a GLP-1 too high or too fast? 23:30 Why the workouts and eating habits that used to work may stop working as you age. 26:45 How a personalized approach helps you get better results from peptides. 31:30 How peptides can support your body, but won't replace the basics. 37:15 The downside of overtraining and being too rigid with food and fitness. 39:15 What it looks like to feel more freedom around your body, food, and routine. 43:45 What are peptides and how do they work in the body? 48:00 What Lori and Stephanie will break down next in their peptide series.   RESOURCES Curious about peptides and GLP-1s? Check out Loop and get 15% off your first order HERE. Text LOOP to 310-496-8363 to learn more about peptides, connect with a coach, ask questions, and receive a special discount on your first order. 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 The Loop Way: @loop.way

Have you noticed that your coaching offer isn't converting the way it used to? In this episode, I break down what AI is doing to the coaching and consulting industry and why so many once-profitable offers are losing traction. I share how people are now turning to tools like ChatGPT and Claude for fast, "good enough" answers instead of paying for broad coaching support, and how that shift is creating a ripple effect across courses, events, masterminds, and consulting businesses. I also share why the coaches who are still winning are the ones solving a very specific problem. Tune in to learn how to pivot fast, niche down smarter, and build a coaching business people will still gladly pay for.   HIGHLIGHTS Why AI is replacing many coaching and consulting offers. How "good enough" advice is reducing demand for general coaching. The ripple effect causing events, masterminds, and courses to suffer. Why broad coaching offers are no longer enough to compete. What it really means to solve a micro-specific problem people will pay for. How to pivot your coaching business before the market leaves you behind.   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 does it take for us to go all-in on a business opportunity? In this episode, Lori and I share the story behind one of our newest investments and the life-changing experiences that led us there. We talk about my recovery after a stroke, the frustration of losing mental sharpness, and why personal transformation is often the strongest signal that a product or company is worth paying attention to. We also share how to evaluate opportunities, what makes us say yes to a partnership, and why the best business decisions come from solving your own biggest challenges first. Get ready to rethink how you spot opportunities and what it means to invest in something you believe in.   HIGHLIGHTS The health journey that led Lori and me to our newest business investment. What I went through after my stroke and how it affected my daily life. How I eliminated afternoon brain fog and returned to a high-performance mental state. The tools that put me a full month ahead of schedule after a severe bicep surgery. The framework Lori and I use to evaluate partnerships before taking a stake in a company.   RESOURCES Text PEPTIDE to 310-496-8363 to learn more and receive updates on the upcoming peptide episode. 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

Ever feel like the strategies that used to work just aren't producing the same results anymore? In this episode, I break down three major trends that are reshaping business right now and why entrepreneurs who adapt will thrive while those who resist risk getting left behind. I share how you can use these trends to drive more profit, gain more freedom, and navigate the business shifts changing the way customers buy, engage, and spend. Tune in to discover what to embrace, what to let go of, and how to take advantage of opportunities that most people are still overlooking. HIGHLIGHTS Why in-person experiences and analog products are becoming more valuable. The smarter way to think about AI in your business. What AI now makes cheap that used to be expensive. How to create premium experiences that people are willing to pay more for. What the 'right-sizing' movement means for your business and your life. How to identify new opportunities by studying what's trending and what's ending.   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 the income goal you're chasing is actually costing you the life you want? In this episode, Lori and I talk about why more entrepreneurs are moving away from the "more is better" mentality and focusing instead on finding their true sweet spot. We share the Dream Life Budget exercise that helps you determine exactly how much money you need to live your ideal lifestyle, why so many people overestimate that number, and the hidden tradeoffs that come with constantly chasing bigger goals. Tune in to learn how to build a business that supports your dream life instead of accidentally taking you further away from it.   HIGHLIGHTS Why so many entrepreneurs are redefining what success means. How to use the Dream Life Budget exercise to calculate your exact income target. How arbitrary financial goals can lead to burnout and unnecessary stress. The tradeoffs that come with earning more than you actually need. How to identify the "sweet spot" between ambition, freedom, and fulfillment. The blueprint to building a business that supports your life instead of controlling it.   RESOURCES Join the MCM Essentials Waitlist HERE! Want me to look at your numbers? DM me on Instagram @chriswharder to grab one of my limited weekly slots for a personalized budget breakdown! 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

Ever feel like you're waiting for the perfect moment before fully committing to your dream? In this episode, I share a story that will challenge the way you think about setbacks, opportunities, and your own excuses. It's the story of a young man named Randy who faced a life-altering tragedy, lost his arm in a motorcycle accident, and somehow chose to see opportunity where most people would only see loss. I share why most people stay stuck in the safety of a backup plan while others create extraordinary results by making a firm decision. Tune in to learn how to stop waiting for certainty, turn adversity into an advantage, and commit to the vision you've been talking about for years.   HIGHLIGHTS How to recognize when a setback is creating a new opportunity. The mindset shift that helps successful people move forward after adversity. How to stop treating your dream like an option. Why keeping a backup plan prevents you from fully committing. Ways your story can inspire and impact others. What it looks like to go all in even when there are no guarantees.   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 Frello: @frello_app

Want more customers, stronger relationships, and a team people want to be part of? In this episode, Lori and I talk about why enthusiasm is the most underrated advantage in business, leadership, sales, and relationships. We break down how enthusiasm shapes the way people feel around you and why that feeling directly impacts sales, retention, referrals, and opportunities. We also share stories of businesses that earned our loyalty or lost it based entirely on the energy they brought to the interaction. Get ready to discover why the energy you bring into every room may be your most valuable business asset.   HIGHLIGHTS Why enthusiasm is the most overlooked superpower in business and life. The customer experience that turned me into a lifelong customer. How poor energy and lack of enthusiasm can cost businesses lost opportunities. How enthusiasm creates magnetism, influence, and stronger leadership. Top tip to create a culture of enthusiasm in your business and life.   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

Ever feel like you're working hard but not making enough progress? In this episode, I challenge you to stop obsessing over what's broken and start paying attention to what's already working in your life. I share 5 things creating the biggest returns for me right now. I break down why momentum leaves clues, how high performers create more opportunities by changing their environments, and why treating your health like a business asset changes everything. Tune in to learn how to identify your own highest ROI habits, relationships, and routines so you can stop wasting energy on what's not working and start accelerating what already is.   HIGHLIGHTS How to identify what's already creating momentum in your life. Why high performers audit what's working instead of obsessing over problems. Why your health is your most underrated business asset. The measurable ROI of building intentional local friendships. Why isolation kills creativity, energy, and momentum. The mindset shift that helps entrepreneurs grow faster with less force.   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