Podcasts about Nice Guys Finish First

Can being "nice" at work actually hold you back? Join Brian and Scott Dunn as they unravel the myths around workplace "niceness," explore the balance between kindness and assertiveness, and reveal how honest communication can earn you respect—and maybe even that long-overdue promotion. Overview In this episode of the Agile Mentors Podcast, Brian and Scott dig deep into the question: Do nice guys (or gals) really finish last at work? They discuss the critical balance between being accommodating and assertive, why conflict can be a tool for growth, and how emotional intelligence plays into team dynamics. With stories, tips, and the psychological truths behind professional success, this episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to navigate workplace interactions while staying true to themselves. References and resources mentioned in the show: Scott Dunn Bill of Assertive Rights Elements of Agile Radical Candor Advanced Certified ScrumMaster® Subscribe to the Agile Mentors Podcast Want to get involved? This show is designed for you, and we’d love your input. Enjoyed what you heard today? Please leave a rating and a review. It really helps, and we read every single one. Got an Agile subject you’d like us to discuss or a question that needs an answer? Share your thoughts with us at podcast@mountaingoatsoftware.com This episode’s presenters are: Brian Milner is SVP of coaching and training at Mountain Goat Software. He's passionate about making a difference in people's day-to-day work, influenced by his own experience of transitioning to Scrum and seeing improvements in work/life balance, honesty, respect, and the quality of work. Scott Dunn is a Certified Enterprise Coach and Scrum Trainer with over 20 years of experience coaching and training companies like NASA, EMC/Dell Technologies, Yahoo!, Technicolor, and eBay to transition to an agile approach using Scrum. Auto-generated Transcript: Brian (00:00) Welcome in Agile Mentors. We're back and we're here for another episode of the Agile Mentors podcast. I'm with you as always, Brian Milner. And today we have friend of the show, buddy of the show, Scott Dunn is back with us. Welcome in Scott. Scott (00:13) Hey Brian, great to be back as always. Love it. Brian (00:17) Love to have Scott on as always and if you've listened to some of the past episodes with him then you know why. If not, I encourage you to check it out after this episode. We wanted to have Scott on earlier this year just to talk about some things that might be percolating in a few people's heads with the turn of the year and kind of as you start to prepare and look forward and maybe even look back a little bit in things. And particularly deal with an issue around how people show up at work and Scott was saying to me earlier, kind of this phrase about, nice guys finish last? Do they finish first? Do they finish last? Can you be nice? Can you be nice at work and be promoted? Can you be nice at work and move upwards? Or do you have to not be nice? Scott (01:03) you Brian (01:11) in order to do that. So tell me a little bit about kind of the genesis of the idea from you, Scott. What have you been hearing or what's been crossing your path? Scott (01:17) Yeah, and I'm so glad we had a chance to talk about this because it's recent. So the first thing that sparked my thought on this, so granted in the leadership class, we talk about being a balance of accommodative and assertive, and I'll usually refer to a... a document called the Bill of Assertive Rights. And I was reading another book this week and actually it referenced the same thing. I thought, switching fast forward a few days and I'm doing an assessment with a company that's asked for help because they're not, they're struggling with quality, they're struggling with predictability. And I know what the leaders goals are for the efforts. And so now I'm meeting with all the team members to do an actual formal assessment for baseline. Now, and this assessment, you're going to go through, I don't know, 30, 40 questions. So it's not lightweight. It's trying to be tactical, like, Is the team well formed? Is the backlog in good shape? Do you have a roadmap? Are the leaders supporting the change? I mean, whether company level, product level, team level, and we even added some advanced questions. And the fascinating thing is over a course of all these questions, the answer was essentially, we're okay at that, right? If you ask them, are they doing this practice or not, they'd say, somewhat. And it didn't matter if it was the most basic thing at the team level or the most advanced thing at the corporate level, everything was okay. So when you look at the dashboard at the end, in our normal red, yellow, the whole thing was yellow. And so I just paused and said, you know, I've never seen this before. I said, yeah, I joke with them a little bit about that, but I said, you know, my friends kind of think about it. It actually doesn't make sense that you would be okay at the fundamental beginning things and also okay at advanced high level things. So it's usually progressive, right? You get the basics down like the satiric change curve. That's kind of what we're following. So now... And then what came out later in the conversations is that someone said basically, we're afraid to say things that are hard to hear. He used the word judgment. Like we don't want to kind of stand in judgment of others, but essentially saying something that someone's not going to hear, whether it's true or not, because they had nothing green, nothing red. So not doing well. And then the last thing that really got me triggered, you know, really start diving into this is this new year and people are getting this promotions and things going on at some of the companies. And there was a story of this one guy, like, I've worked here eight years and never been promoted. And yet everyone loves this person. Everyone likes this person. And I'm hopping on social media and someone asked that question, literally, like, give me an example of when nice guys finish last. And the guy said the same thing. He said, I am the one everyone goes to for help. I'm always ready to help. I'll do anything anyone needs. Everyone likes me. They all praise me. And I haven't been promoted in like 13 years. So partly for our own careers, partly for, you know, being a change agent, et cetera, I thought it'd be worth, you know, just having to... It's a great conversation topic, Brian (03:51) Yeah, well, I'll confirm part of that, or at least a couple of crossovers there with what you said, because there's an assessment kind of thing that we do at Mountain Good as well called Elements of Agile. And one of the things we learned early on in doing that was you would pull the data from the survey, from actually asking them. But then before we present it back, we always have a coach who kind of does interviews as well, and then manually can shift and adjust things. And one of the things I've learned as being one of those coaches who does that is if there's something that's negative that's said, if there's, you know, we give like a five point scale, you know, five is really great, one is terrible, and you know, what number is it? If it's a little bit over into the negative side, you never get anything that's like all the way over at one, right? Nobody ever comes back to you and says, that's terrible. Scott (04:44) you Brian (04:46) but they will say, that's a three or that's a two. If it's a two, that's severe. That's kind of what I've learned is two is severe, three is bad. And you kind of have to shift those things over one notch to say, people are, their niceness are entering into this and they don't want it to be, they don't want it to look too bad. They don't know how it's gonna reflect on them. They don't know how it's gonna reflect on others. And so they don't want it to look Scott (04:50) Yeah. Okay. Yes. Brian (05:15) too bad, so they tend to like skew it a little bit towards the positive. Yeah. Scott (05:20) Yes, and the thing I think is good from that so one I keep coming back to you know self preservation this world kind of wired for this and someone was mentioning recently It's you know, shouldn't say people are selfish. We should say they have self in the center So if I'm gonna I'm just with you like if I'm gonna give feedback I'm honestly just pass facts or for those listening. I think it's totally fine say well Is it really worth it for me to say something that I'm going to have to end up explaining if a manager figures out that was me that said it because I'm the only one working on that project or whatever, right? In some ways, you're like, no, it's not worth it. I'll just kind of gently say it's not going great. Like you said, it's almost like that bell curve you got shifted over because, the professor's like, there's only, I'll only give out two A's each semester because that's truly exceptional. And so it moves it. It's a little like that. But then when you and I were talking earlier, you mentioned that conflict quadrants. And I thought that was really great because I think that's a clear structure that people could refer to as well. It's kind think about how they have interactions not just at work, but seriously in our other relationships. thought I was looking at like, man, this is so fitting. So I just thought that was a good tool to share as well. Brian (06:18) Yeah, it's interesting to see how that kind of affects people and how that affects their answers and how it affects how they're reporting. And there's a crossover here as well, because I know if you've listened to this podcast for a while, last year I did a talk on conflict management and kind of how to navigate that a little bit from a team lead or a Scrum Master kind of perspective. And it's a very sticky area that I think there's not enough training and there's not enough kind of education in. And one of the kind of interesting things that comes out from that, or came out from that conversation was, well, a couple things. One is that conflict, oftentimes we attempt to avoid it entirely, but that's a big mistake. Conflict is actually necessary for growth and if there's not any conflict then you get the kind of bad situation of we never question each other, we never challenge each other. There's a story about how that was actually something that happened at Chernobyl. A lot of the research kind of pointed to that's actually part of the root cause of why that happened is that they were all experts in their field and so they had such respect for each other that they didn't question each other when something was gonna go wrong. And so they miss this kind of basic tenet of, no, if I see something that's not, doesn't look right, I should speak up. And it may cause conflict, but it's necessary. It's necessary for us to be better. Scott (07:44) Right. Absolutely. And that quadrant that the Thomas Kilman model is so great because, for me, well, two things was one, I love it that they can say, hi, be highly assertive. You can still be highly cooperative. And that's that collaborative environment. So if we're really trying to create solutions, whether that's at work or in our relationships, then you're gonna have to assert, you be assertive and not that I'm gonna raise my voice, but I should share what I think or my opinion or if I disagree. And I think some of that when I was coming back down to it is there's still a tendency for people to feel like I need to be in the goodwill of others, right? So from the, you know, the 10, the bill of assertive rights, the 10 assertive rights, that's one of them. Like I need to be independent of the goodwill of others so I can be honest. I'm not trying to be, we can do this respectfully and winsomely and not be a jerk. But you have to let go of, if I say something I don't like, that would be bad. Or if I say something that makes someone happy, right? And I used to struggle with that. I don't want them to be sad. I don't want them to be upset, right? So now back to that quadrant, I'm not asserting myself and I'm obviously not helping them, so I'm just avoiding. And I'm avoiding the situation. It's the elephant in the room in these meetings. And now everyone's almost like, as a culture, we're kind of in cahoots. We all agree we're not gonna say anything, which makes it even tougher for anyone else not to kind of stand up and do just what you're saying, which I think is absolutely true. Speaking of that, so. Brian (09:07) Yeah, well, and just to clarify, too, I mean, you're talking about the Thomas Killen model. If people aren't familiar with that, basically, it's five different responses that people typically have to conflict in one way, form. When they encounter conflict, it's competing, collaborating, avoiding, compromising, or accommodating. those are kind of the, there are variances between anything like that. There's going to be some gray levels between them. Those are kind of the basic points. And I was telling Scott earlier, one of the things we talk about in our ACSM is when we present this information is that you kind of have to get out of your head the idea that any of these are bad. For example, the competing approach to things, the competing approach says, my relationship with the person is not as important as my stance on whatever this issue is. I cannot budge from my position. And I will jeopardize the relationship if that's what's required. That's a competing approach. And you initially read that and think, that's wrong. Nobody should take that kind of approach to a conflict. And in general, that should be our default kind of approach to conflict. But there are times when that's the right approach. When someone says something that's completely out of bounds, completely out of line, I'm going to take a competing approach. And there are times when people need to Scott (10:08) Mm-hmm. you Okay. Brian (10:30) to be presented with that for their own good. That they kind of recognize, wow, this is so important that he's willing to kind of not have a relationship with me anymore if this continues. And that's important, I think. Yeah. Scott (10:41) Yes. yeah, and I think that those examples of the people that get promoted, someone else had referenced and said essentially, it's you telling the, you know, I won't say the ugly truth, but. The thing that no one else is saying, your ability to say what no one else is saying to someone in leadership or management earns their trust. So at some level, whoever is the leadership whisperer, telling the truth on some of these things, and there was only one slot that's gonna influence and lead us to be promoted into, right? I've gotta know, if I'm wise as a senior exec, I gotta have the wisdom to know that I know lots of people probably just tell me what I wanna hear. I'm looking for the person who tells me maybe what I don't wanna hear. Brian (10:58) Ha Scott (11:24) It does it in nice way again though. From that standpoint, I can see why some of those people get promoted and some don't because you're so nice they actually don't trust you. Because you're not, to your point, I'm not willing to have conflict. I'm not willing to gamble what you might think of me for the sake of the betterment of everyone else. So there's some part where I think it's good. My takeaway looking at some of this is come back around to say, all right, check yourself when you have these conversations, just do that mental pause and say, Are you truly acting independent of what they might think? You know, do you have their best sensors or harder? Are you okay if they might respond a certain way? But it's almost like check that I'm outcome independent. So I'm being straight up and honest with them. Cause in this case, doing this assessment, try to work with the team, like, well, how hard is it to help the team or help anyone else who's actually not being honest about where things are? I don't have anything to work with now, right? Or like, yeah, I got to just take what they say is not great and then slide it down. So I recognize. And honestly, it's actually bad, but for all of us and the change, not just for our careers, but as change leaders anyways, checking that we're comfortable doing that. think growing that comfort, know, comfortability we can do. And I think it's just great for the career. And I see people getting promoted in these opportunities. Absolutely worth it. Brian (12:37) Well, there's one other story I want to share here that kind of is, this is a story from my past, one of the jobs I worked at. There was a project that we worked on that a lot of people probably will identify with this. The managers in the organization had set a deadline for it without talking to the people who actually were going to do it. from the, yeah, right. And from the very start, my developers that, Scott (12:56) No. Brian (13:01) that worked with me there on it were saying, this is impossible. It's not just that this is a little bit off, it's completely impossible. There's no way that we're going to do this. But the managers were like, well, you'll get it done. You'll get it done. And so they went forward and publicized the schedule and went all the way up to the top of the company. And the CEO knew that that was the timeline. And well, the CEO found himself in an elevator with one of my developers at one point. Scott (13:17) Board. Brian (13:30) just to ask him, hey, how's that project going? And my developer kind of sighed a little bit and said, well, you do you want the truth? Do you want the picture that everyone's painting? And he was like, well, obviously, I always want the truth. And so he told him, and he had a phrase that he used there that has stuck with me to this day. And that is, he said, bad news is not like wine. It doesn't get better with age. Scott (13:40) Wow. Yeah. Brian (13:57) And I think that's an important thing to keep in mind is that when there's something wrong, when there's something that's not right, the sooner we can identify it and shed light on it, the faster we can do something about it, the more options we have to do something about it. And the closer it is to when it's due or when we're supposed to have that thing happen or whatever, the less that we can do about it. So I'll even give a shout out. know. I can't imagine he's listening, but. Scott (13:58) Ooh. Yeah. Mm-hmm. Yeah. Brian (14:25) But that was a guy named Dave Ellet. So Dave, if you're listening, it's still stuck with me to this day. But that's a great phrase. And I think it's really apparent here. mean, being a nice guy, it's nicer, I think, to make sure that people understand the truth than it is to let the deception go on. Scott (14:29) Ha ha. Yeah, so two things on that Brian is one totally agree with you It might be hard to deliver some of this news But if you fast forward how much harder it will be for them when they have no time to make adjustments for the customer or the DNA Right and I'll tell them that right especially the product owner class You do me no favors by giving me like a week or two to tell the customer actually No, tell me now six months out that there might be some concerns, right? That's a lot easier. It's not easy, but man. It gets a lot worse That's one. I love way there's the example does not get better with age. The other thing is I think on a personal level, those who are not maybe saying what should be said or needs to be said or giving people that kind of, you know, honest feedback, you know, would you rather know now or in your performance review that there's a problem to not tell them that is in some ways what I was feeling for me is I'm actually now trying to control the optics I've seen. So it's actually a weird, it can be seen as a weird way of like, I'm just being selfish. So I'm actually not a nice guy. I'm a guy with these covert contracts about I want you to think this of me, so therefore I'm actually telling you the truth as your own coworker or peer about something that's really important you should know about, or my manager. I'm actually making sure that I, you know, take me first and take care of myself, but actually in a very short-term way out of fear versus a good worker would tell the truth and as I'm saying, probably he has more career opportunities by being one of the few people that. is a truth-telling organization like your developer and with the elevator to CEO because think about what CEO thinks of him now as well as what CEO now thinks about all the other one else is saying like, no, we're on track, we're on track, right? Those just probably reversed opinion in his ideas in his head about who he can trust to tell the truth about where things are going in these critical projects. So great example, great example. Brian (16:29) Yeah. Yeah. Well, and I think that gets to kind of the heart of this topic too. mean, you think you're talking about, you know, can you be nice? And if you're nice, is it possible to be recognized and still move ahead? And to me, think there's, this is where it starts to get really deeply psychological because I think you have to question what is your definition of nice? You know? Scott (16:47) Hmm. Brian (16:53) Because I think some people have a misaligned definition of what it means to be nice. I don't think it's nice to allow the deception to go on. I think that's not nice. I think that's something that, you know what I mean? You don't appreciate, like you said, as a product owner, as the leader in the organization, that's not nice to them to let that go on. And we might sit back and say, I'm not going to... Scott (17:14) No. Brian (17:20) I'm not going to raise red flags. I'm not going to be the squeaky wheel. I'm going to be the guy who just gets by because I'm a nice guy. We're using guy, but please understand. It's just a term. It's just a phrase that applies to women as much as it does men. So I'm not saying the gender specific thing here. Please, please forgive us for that. But just that that's kind of the concept behind it is I don't want to make waves. I want to be the nice person in this organization. I want to be seen as nice. Scott (17:40) Yeah. Yeah. Brian (17:45) your definition of nice might need to be readjusted. Scott (17:48) Yeah, huge point. think that kind of those words matter. And I think if someone would look at what they like, re-evaluate what you think is going to get you where you want to go, as well as what you would want from others as a teammate. then, and then for me, what I have to do is I have to backtrack and say, so why did you not say anything in the meeting? There's a time way back when I was working with the manager in the meeting that he was very supportive of what his colleague was sharing and the idea of someone she's presenting it to the other peers and the VP, everyone liked it except for one person who spoke out. because that one person, you know, the VP put the whole thing on hold afterwards. just asked that manager said, I thought you liked her idea. He said, yeah, no, I liked her idea a lot. So when the other person says something, why, why didn't you say something back? Right. And said, you stand up for what you thought was a good idea. What she was saying. But was the same idea of like, don't want to make any waves. But he said later, goes, that was the most important question I had to be asked about. I do need to speak out. I do need to be assertive in these meetings and say what my view is too, not just what they say, go along to get along. Like, and now we're just letting, you know, projects and this should go off track, right? No one's calling it for what it is. Brian (18:52) Ha Right. Yeah. So I think it's possible. Scott (18:57) So I think, yeah, that part. Brian (18:59) Sorry, I was just gonna say, I think it's perfectly possible to be assertive at certain points and take strong stances on certain things, but not compromise your niceness. I don't think that makes you a mean person. It may not make you everyone's favorite person every moment of the day, but it's nicer. People respect people who are honest. Scott (19:25) That's a good word, respect. Right. Right. Yeah. I wish there was a secondary word and we can be friendly in these other things. and I love what you said. Like it may be nice to not tell the, you know, you think it's nice, but people should know those things that they're not hearing. And that part's not nice. I think that aspect of maybe self-preservation to the detriment of others and then re-examining why, why do I feel like I need to do that? You know, for me, that was probably at work as well. Right. Is it, what was one person said? Harm versus hurt. This might hurt them in the moment, but it doesn't harm. So the shot to the dentist, the needle, that does hurt, but it's not harming them. Sugar tastes great, doesn't hurt at all, but it harms you. So kind of maybe reflect back on what does it mean to have your peers, your colleagues, your company's best interest at heart, and then what keeps us from that, right? And what are we looking out for? Are we that risk anyways? Yeah. In any case, I like that tool. I'm glad you brought that up. Brian (20:19) Yeah, I think there's also, I think it's important to say, know, like this with a lot of things, there's a balance. And we probably, know Scott, you probably have had this as well, but I've had a couple of people I've worked with throughout my career who just, they weren't concerned about being the nice person. They were much more of the outspoken and they would say things very bluntly when something was not going. Scott (20:25) Mm-hmm. You Brian (20:43) in a good direction. I think that's where NICE enters the equation, right? NICE is not letting it go, but NICE is being able to cushion a little bit what it is you're saying so that it's not just a slap across the face, but it's more of just maybe we want to reconsider that. Maybe we want to think about that, or have we thought of, or have we considered what the implication might be in this area. That's a much more digestible way of taking in that kind of news than it is to just say, well, that sucks, or that's going to be terrible, or you're going to fail miserably at that. And I've had people I've worked with who that's the kind of way that they respond. Scott (21:14) Yeah, right. Yeah, almost like a judgmental view of that. It comes across and I think some people maybe miss that. I know there's a big, you know, space on emotional IQ or EQ. I think that that's really valid and kind of checking yourself on that. I think some people don't read those. signals or they'll say like, well, someone needs to say it. Well, you didn't have to say it like that though, because we, I think we all want to be effective. So if we're not careful, then you, might be true, but they're not hearing you now. So you're still not effective in what you want to do, which is communicate that concern. So there is some part and that's what I like about radical candor. We do want empathy and we do want to care. So what you're kind of touching on, which I think is really great. If you take it that away, then we're just going to, we could actually make things even worse. So it's not a license. partly I see happen a lot and maybe you've been in these meetings and my friends listening, you know, you probably have too, where something said that you can tell there's a lot more underneath that, like that person's just mad, right? You can just tell bitterness or resentment or something's coming out. And again, other people can read that and it's not helpful. One, probably doesn't help you get your idea across, but two, it's just not helpful for you or to carry that around. So for me, I'm always trying to catch it like, is there emotion underneath this, if so? You gotta deal with that. Like you might need to wait to say this until there's not, you don't feel that emotion coming across. Cause then those things get said like you'd said under the guise of, I'm just trying to be honest with them. But look, that was a lot more that wasn't necessary and there's emotion. We've all sometimes worked at places with people that maybe wrote us the wrong way, or you've been a certain job for a long time and it can kind of bubble out in those meetings. So again, a great opportunity to kind of check and say, Where's my emotional bandwidth as I go and have this conversation? And I think also, what do you want? What do you want from the outcome of these things? Some we can control, some we can't. I might want to raise, but I'm not in control of that. But I'm in control of what time I show up, what I'm reading for work, being ready for meetings. I'm in control of that, and hopefully those things could come. So also, I know it's near the beginning of the year, get opportunity on goals and being clear about what you want. Because I think if we don't have a true north for ourself, it's easy to be what everyone else wants at the workplace. We don't actually have a sense of self anyway. So yeah, sure. I'll do whatever you want for me. And it's not even maybe, you know, maybe helping me move forward as well or maybe I'm sacrificing. So that's good timing for that as well for folks who are into doing goals or you have your, you know, 2025 roadmap in front of you. It might be a personal growth area. think it's good for everyone to take a look at at least. Brian (23:44) Yeah, and I think it's good to we propose this kind of can you get ahead? And so there is kind of the the weird marriage here a little bit of of how leadership plays into this. And, know, there is a view of management or leadership sometimes that is one that is much more authoritarian. And so I've known people who feel like, well, if I'm going to get to that level, then I need to. Scott (23:48) Yeah. Mm-hmm. Brian (24:09) be able to demonstrate that a little bit more. And I think there's a misunderstanding there as well. I don't think that's really what's required or is what's helpful in a leadership kind of position. It's kind of that whole paradigm of, do you feel your job as the leader is to push everyone towards the goal? Or do you feel like the... Scott (24:12) Mm. Brian (24:31) the job is to clear everything out in front of them so that they can easily reach the goal. That's a big difference in management style that I think can be really reflective in whether they're seen as nice or not nice. Scott (24:37) Yeah. Yeah, right. It's funny you say that because I was just hearing this from someone else as well. Like, the amount of leaders out there who don't have clarity on their goals and vision. So to your point, now you made it doubly hard for my people to try to aim themselves towards these goals. You know, of essentially self-organized, self-leadership, work on themselves to get there. It's lot easier if we have the vision, the goals in front of us. That's one thing I like, I was talking to my team earlier today about OKRs can be pushed down or rolled out from the top, of course, because they're the ones with the goals and the vision, but boy, it's an enablement for people then to figure out how to do the things they need to do to get there. And without that, we're rid of a struggle. So... whether I'm showing up as a kind of leader. So now what I'm left with, there's not a vision to motivate and guide my people and support them as a servant leader to get there. Now we're just back down to tasks. And I think those tasks can come down to like authoritarian, I just need you to do this, take out, take care of that problem, fix this, put out that fire. And that's one, you gotta make sure they do it and do it right. Cause it's at that level, there's not a lot of space for creativity and freedom. And we're not building anything big or necessarily. And projects can even kind of break down into that. So I'm glad you're bringing that up on the leadership styles. We don't have to always show up and be domineering. I think I want to be the kind of leader that is more about we than I and you. pulling something together and coaching up, but without the vision guidance, that might be an opportunity. Whatever department people are in, you can always have that conversation. Or even for the people themselves, again, you can always work on that. But those leadership styles, I think, fold in really nicely, say, do we have a vision and goal to catalyze people towards? Or am I just left with, you know, compliance, task type, manager, I just got to make sure people doing the right thing and complete things when I told them they need to all that, like the old school way. I think there's still probably a lot of that. Brian (26:35) Yeah. Yeah. And don't get me wrong, I completely understand from a leader, from a manager perspective, there are some basic kind of things that I think we have responsibility for. If you have an employee, let's say, that's stealing from the company or something, you're not going to just approach that as, hey, well, I'm not going to push them about stealing. I'm just going to try to clear the obstacles from Scott (26:58) Ask them how they feel about the stealing. Brian (27:00) Right, right, right. mean, don't anyone listen to this and think that we're saying that there's not that basic responsibility. I think that that is still part of being that leader and being a manager in some way, or form. I used to have a manager and for a while I sold shirts outside of Phantom of the Opera as part of the merchandise career there for that. And my boss there had this philosophy style of just, hey, you do your job. And, we're friends. We're the time in between, we just hang out and have fun. But if you're not doing your job, then we have to have a conversation. And I think that's kind of the basis there is like, don't, don't put me in that position as the manager. It's not, you know, you're not respectful of me when that's the case. and sometimes that, that, that occurs and you know, sometimes people have to be fired and all those other kinds of things. I get that. but that's, I think you can. You know, I remember one specific person that I had to fire at one point that, you know, it was, I felt after the, the event that it was actually the kindest thing I could have done to that person because they needed that, that to happen to them. Believe me, I know it's not good to get fired. I understand that, but this person had enough going on in their life that they needed that kick to do something else because they were not going into a good place. And, I just think that sometimes that's. Scott (28:03) you Brian (28:16) That's the kindest thing to do. Scott (28:18) my goodness, my first boss that pulled me into his office to say my performance wasn't adequate. He was just, and he, promise you, he probably said it just the way I'm saying it to you. I thought I was gonna die. But it was, I really did. just like, my heart's, you my throat and mouth totally dry. But it was the best thing I did, because I went back and like. Brian (28:27) Yeah. Scott (28:37) Yeah, why the heck am I not getting as much done as everyone else? Because I literally was just like an office clerk typing in stuff and word. There's no real complexity to that. But it was what I would, because then I started paying attention. I never had to get talked to again like that. Thank goodness. But boy, was like you said, kind of thing you could have done. And again, I thought I was going to die. I didn't die. I needed to hear that feedback and then fix it. You mentioned something that also makes you think of what Google's research had found about that you need to know their best teams are ones that include the they know they have dependable team members. So the managers gotta say, look, if there's an issue on someone your team is not delivering when you need them to, then yeah, I need to step and help. That should be to be fixed. Google's saying the team members need that, but they also need meaning and impact, that their work makes a difference. Their work is bigger than it just has. So I think that's that nice combination of, I will step aside and address this assertively until that's not okay. that we got to perform this way. At the same time, I'm casting a vision about how this has impact bigger than just this team and you're part of something bigger than you show up in your code or your test or whatever. So I like that situational leadership that's going across. It's kind of reflected in their research as well. I'm glad you brought up that story. Thank you for management. Brian (29:46) Yeah, so I So I think I think it's uh, you know if I were to try to sum that I just I think You know when I'm asked a question, can you be nice or do nice guys finish last? I I don't think so. I mean, I don't think that you're gonna finish last just because you're being nice Depending on how you define nice You know, you can't you you have to be honest you have to be you know, entering those relationships in a healthy way. But that's not being not nice. That's that's just showing up and and giving your best to the job, I think. And if you do that in a respectful way and in a kind way, I think that makes you a nice person. And I don't think that person necessarily is going to finish last for those reasons. At least that's my opinion. Scott (30:25) Yeah. Well, I like that. And again, on your chart, I like the fact that main thing is be assertive. You have an opinion. Reminds you of the JavaScript, right? Assert. You're just saying it. Just saying it needs to be said. And some people might edit themselves to say, well, who am I? And I remember reading somewhere about, look, you have value in what you say because you exist. It doesn't have to be that you worked there for five years and you've got Brian (30:54) Yeah. Scott (30:57) you've written books, technical books, it could be that you're a thinking human being who is smart and knows stuff and has opinions. That's why we share what we share and not to edit ourselves out of that saying I shouldn't assert myself because of X or Y. anyways, a good conversation for the beginning of the year. And I like what you're rounding out that nice guys don't finish last. Maybe there's another word and maybe also there's a balance for these guys and girls as well. Brian (31:23) Yeah, I agree. Well, Scott, thanks for coming on. I appreciate you making the time and it's always great to have you on the show. Scott (31:30) My pleasure. lot of fun. Thanks, Brian.

In this special third-anniversary episode, Lisa steps into the guest chair with Doug Sandler, host of The Nice Guys on Business podcast. She reflects on the challenges, triumphs, and lessons that shaped her journey from high school teacher to transformative career coach and her mission to guide teens toward fulfilling futures. This episode offers a personal look at why Lisa believes clarity and the right guidance can make all the difference.In this episode, Lisa and Doug discuss:The evolution of college and career guidanceThe impact of self-awareness on career successChallenges in navigating modern educational and vocational pathwaysEntrepreneurial growth, transitions, and building sellable businessesKey Takeaways: Many competitive college programs require students to declare specific majors during the application process, which can permanently close off certain career paths if not chosen early, emphasizing the need for informed decision-making.The Birkman Method Personality Assessment provides a unique insight into both behavior and expectations, making it a powerful tool for aligning personal strengths with educational and career paths.Careers in the trades, such as plumbing and electrical work, offer substantial financial and professional rewards, challenging the outdated perception that only college degrees lead to success.Beginning career and college planning as early as sophomore year in high school allows students to explore their interests, identify potential obstacles, and ensure that choices align with long-term goals and aspirations. “One of the myths that we bust around here is that kids can't figure it out, but with intention and by devoting a little bit of time and resources to it, they can. It is very figure-outable.” – Lisa Marker RobbinsAbout Doug Sandler: Doug Sandler is a podcast producer, author of Nice Guys Finish First, and co-founder of Turnkey Podcast Productions.Get Lisa's Free on-demand video: How-to guide for your teen to choose the right major, college, & career...(without painting themselves into a corner, missing crucial deadlines, or risking choices you both regret). flourishcoachingco.com/video Connect with Doug Sandler:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doug-sandler/The Nice Guys on Business Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-nice-guys-on-business/id966086057Connect with Lisa:Website: https://www.flourishcoachingco.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@flourishcoachingcoInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/flourishcoachingco/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/flourish-coaching-co

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Get the Feelings & Needs List http://jjflizanes.com/feelingslist   4 Spots Open for Inner Circle Power of 8 http://jjflizanes.com/powerof8   Interested in the Abraham Audios on Politics? http://jjflizanes.com/politics   Doug Sandler has over 30 years of business experience as an entrepreneur and leader. His book, Nice Guys Finish First is a #1 ranked Amazon Best Seller.  As podcast host of The Nice Guys on Business Podcast, Doug has interviewed Gary Vaynerchuk, Arianna Huffington from HuffPost, Dan Harris from Good Morning America, Ron Klain, White House Chief of Staff and dozens of celebs. He specializes in teaching others the “how-to's” of building relationships and strengthening connections. Doug is a nationally recognized speaker and writer.     JJ Flizanes is an Empowerment Strategist and the host of several podcasts including People's Choice Awards nominee Spirit, Purpose & Energy. JJ Flizanes works with conscious, spiritual truth seekers who want to remove emotional blocks to success. She helps people identify sabotaging patterns and transmute struggle into joy. Through a series of clarifying exercises, she is able to curate a personalized roadmap to emotional healing.  JJ is passionate about empowering people with the knowledge and awareness of how they can live the life of their dreams. http://jjflizanes.com      

Get the Feelings & Needs List http://jjflizanes.com/feelingslist   4 Spots Open for Inner Circle Power of 8 http://jjflizanes.com/powerof8   Interested in the Abraham Audios on Politics? http://jjflizanes.com/politics   Doug Sandler has over 30 years of business experience as an entrepreneur and leader. His book, Nice Guys Finish First is a #1 ranked Amazon Best Seller.  As podcast host of The Nice Guys on Business Podcast, Doug has interviewed Gary Vaynerchuk, Arianna Huffington from HuffPost, Dan Harris from Good Morning America, Ron Klain, White House Chief of Staff and dozens of celebs. He specializes in teaching others the “how-to's” of building relationships and strengthening connections. Doug is a nationally recognized speaker and writer.     JJ Flizanes is an Empowerment Strategist and the host of several podcasts including People's Choice Awards nominee Spirit, Purpose & Energy. JJ Flizanes works with conscious, spiritual truth seekers who want to remove emotional blocks to success. She helps people identify sabotaging patterns and transmute struggle into joy. Through a series of clarifying exercises, she is able to curate a personalized roadmap to emotional healing.  JJ is passionate about empowering people with the knowledge and awareness of how they can live the life of their dreams. http://jjflizanes.com      

Get the Feelings & Needs List http://jjflizanes.com/feelingslist   4 Spots Open for Inner Circle Power of 8 http://jjflizanes.com/powerof8   Interested in the Abraham Audios on Politics? http://jjflizanes.com/politics   Doug Sandler has over 30 years of business experience as an entrepreneur and leader. His book, Nice Guys Finish First is a #1 ranked Amazon Best Seller.  As podcast host of The Nice Guys on Business Podcast, Doug has interviewed Gary Vaynerchuk, Arianna Huffington from HuffPost, Dan Harris from Good Morning America, Ron Klain, White House Chief of Staff and dozens of celebs. He specializes in teaching others the “how-to's” of building relationships and strengthening connections. Doug is a nationally recognized speaker and writer.     JJ Flizanes is an Empowerment Strategist and the host of several podcasts including People's Choice Awards nominee Spirit, Purpose & Energy. JJ Flizanes works with conscious, spiritual truth seekers who want to remove emotional blocks to success. She helps people identify sabotaging patterns and transmute struggle into joy. Through a series of clarifying exercises, she is able to curate a personalized roadmap to emotional healing.  JJ is passionate about empowering people with the knowledge and awareness of how they can live the life of their dreams. http://jjflizanes.com      

Get the Feelings & Needs List http://jjflizanes.com/feelingslist   4 Spots Open for Inner Circle Power of 8 http://jjflizanes.com/powerof8   Interested in the Abraham Audios on Politics? http://jjflizanes.com/politics   Doug Sandler has over 30 years of business experience as an entrepreneur and leader. His book, Nice Guys Finish First is a #1 ranked Amazon Best Seller.  As podcast host of The Nice Guys on Business Podcast, Doug has interviewed Gary Vaynerchuk, Arianna Huffington from HuffPost, Dan Harris from Good Morning America, Ron Klain, White House Chief of Staff and dozens of celebs. He specializes in teaching others the “how-to's” of building relationships and strengthening connections. Doug is a nationally recognized speaker and writer.     JJ Flizanes is an Empowerment Strategist and the host of several podcasts including People's Choice Awards nominee Spirit, Purpose & Energy. JJ Flizanes works with conscious, spiritual truth seekers who want to remove emotional blocks to success. She helps people identify sabotaging patterns and transmute struggle into joy. Through a series of clarifying exercises, she is able to curate a personalized roadmap to emotional healing.  JJ is passionate about empowering people with the knowledge and awareness of how they can live the life of their dreams. http://jjflizanes.com      

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 48 HOUR FLASH BONUS!  Get your ticket today!  http://jjflizanes.com/ehi   Doug Sandler is an entrepreneur and podcast industry leader. His book, Nice Guys Finish First is a #1 ranked Amazon Best Seller.  As a podcast host of The Nice Guys on Business, Doug has interviewed, Gary V, Arianna Huffington, John C. Maxwell and dozens of celebs. Doug is a nationally recognized speaker, writer, and founder of TurnKey Podcast Productions, providing podcast production, editing and launch services. His Nice Guys podcast, with over 1,300 episodes, has been downloaded 5 million times, in more than 175 countries.   JJ Flizanes is an Empowerment Strategist and the creator of the Empowering Minds Network. JJ Flizanes works with conscious, spiritual truth seekers who want to remove emotional blocks to success. She helps people identify sabotaging patterns and transmute struggle into joy. Through a series of clarifying exercises, she is able to curate a personalized roadmap to emotional healing.  JJ is passionate about empowering people with the knowledge and awareness of how they can live the life of their dreams. http://jjflizanes.com

48 HOUR FLASH BONUS!  Get your ticket today!  http://jjflizanes.com/ehi   Doug Sandler is an entrepreneur and podcast industry leader. His book, Nice Guys Finish First is a #1 ranked Amazon Best Seller.  As a podcast host of The Nice Guys on Business, Doug has interviewed, Gary V, Arianna Huffington, John C. Maxwell and dozens of celebs. Doug is a nationally recognized speaker, writer, and founder of TurnKey Podcast Productions, providing podcast production, editing and launch services. His Nice Guys podcast, with over 1,300 episodes, has been downloaded 5 million times, in more than 175 countries.   JJ Flizanes is an Empowerment Strategist and the creator of the Empowering Minds Network. JJ Flizanes works with conscious, spiritual truth seekers who want to remove emotional blocks to success. She helps people identify sabotaging patterns and transmute struggle into joy. Through a series of clarifying exercises, she is able to curate a personalized roadmap to emotional healing.  JJ is passionate about empowering people with the knowledge and awareness of how they can live the life of their dreams. http://jjflizanes.com

 48 HOUR FLASH BONUS!  Get your ticket today!  http://jjflizanes.com/ehi   Doug Sandler is an entrepreneur and podcast industry leader. His book, Nice Guys Finish First is a #1 ranked Amazon Best Seller.  As a podcast host of The Nice Guys on Business, Doug has interviewed, Gary V, Arianna Huffington, John C. Maxwell and dozens of celebs. Doug is a nationally recognized speaker, writer, and founder of TurnKey Podcast Productions, providing podcast production, editing and launch services. His Nice Guys podcast, with over 1,300 episodes, has been downloaded 5 million times, in more than 175 countries.   JJ Flizanes is an Empowerment Strategist and the creator of the Empowering Minds Network. JJ Flizanes works with conscious, spiritual truth seekers who want to remove emotional blocks to success. She helps people identify sabotaging patterns and transmute struggle into joy. Through a series of clarifying exercises, she is able to curate a personalized roadmap to emotional healing.  JJ is passionate about empowering people with the knowledge and awareness of how they can live the life of their dreams. http://jjflizanes.com

 48 HOUR FLASH BONUS!  Get your ticket today!  http://jjflizanes.com/ehi   Doug Sandler is an entrepreneur and podcast industry leader. His book, Nice Guys Finish First is a #1 ranked Amazon Best Seller.  As a podcast host of The Nice Guys on Business, Doug has interviewed, Gary V, Arianna Huffington, John C. Maxwell and dozens of celebs. Doug is a nationally recognized speaker, writer, and founder of TurnKey Podcast Productions, providing podcast production, editing and launch services. His Nice Guys podcast, with over 1,300 episodes, has been downloaded 5 million times, in more than 175 countries.   JJ Flizanes is an Empowerment Strategist and the creator of the Empowering Minds Network. JJ Flizanes works with conscious, spiritual truth seekers who want to remove emotional blocks to success. She helps people identify sabotaging patterns and transmute struggle into joy. Through a series of clarifying exercises, she is able to curate a personalized roadmap to emotional healing.  JJ is passionate about empowering people with the knowledge and awareness of how they can live the life of their dreams. http://jjflizanes.com

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Chuck Warren of the Breaking Battlegrounds podcast joins Henry for a close inspection of the ever-interesting state of Utah. They get into the characteristics that make it a red state like no other as they dig into the primaries for Mitt Romney’s Senate seat and congressional districts 2 and 3. Plus, Henry takes a look […]

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We've been told nice guys finish last, but we're debunking this myth as we chat with return guest Vince Xu about how being the nice guy actually is what got him the girl. We discuss how we need to reframe "the nice guy" and "fboy" tropes, ways that good guys can make their intentions known in a way that builds chemistry, and how as women dating men we can look at the overall character of the person we're dating.Follow Vince @vincexu and check out 'Fuckboy Island"Follow us @dateablepodcast, @juliekrafchick and @nonplatonic. Check out our website for more content. Also listen to our other podcast Exit Interview w/ iHeart Podcasts available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.Related Episodes:The One Who Got Away w/ Vince Xu and Yurika YonedaHow to Fail At Being A F*ckboy w/ Kane HollowayInside The Psyche of a F*ckboy w/ Martin MorrowThis episode is sponsored by:Last Bottle Wines: Get 10% off your first order with the code DATEABLE at https://www.lastbottlewines.com/Hinge: Download Hinge and try voice prompts today at https://hinge.co/Armoire: Get 50% off your first month of your clothing rental membership, up to $125 off using the code DATEABLE at https://armoire.style/refer/dateable/VIIA: Get 15% off + one free sample of their sleepy Dreams gummies. (21+) at https://viiahemp.com/ using the code DATEABLEDateable is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at frolic.media/podcastsOur Sponsors:* Check out Armoire and use my code DATEABLE for a great deal: http://www.armoire.style* Check out Hinge: https://hinge.co/* Check out VIIA and use my code DATEABLE for a great deal: https://viiahemp.com/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dateable-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Professional soccer player turned reality star Horacio Gutierrez joins Beth Stolarczyk & Jon Brennan to discuss how he made the leap from sports to television! He has become one of reality television's most likable and most popular personalities and competitors. They discuss his determination when his cast mates continually attempt to eliminate him and how he responds! This is one of TV's nicest guys ever and it is impossible not to cheer for him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What a refreshing take this athlete has on life and how to do things…Darcy Hordichuk was our guest and he made Jimmy cry! He was one of the toughest guys to ever play the game and he knew his role, but some of his answers about fighting are going to surprise you! Darcy joins us to share his life lessons, stories from his NHL career, and to discuss his latest endeavour, Canada to USA.The company offers expert cross border services exclusively for Canadians in the United States.  Check out their website, Canada to USA, if you're a Canadian looking for a stellar resource to find everything you need in the United States!   Producers note: Apologies for any poor audio quality. I did my best to enhance the files to improve listening experience. Thank you for bearing with us! 

Salutation, SR Tribe! Welcome, and thank you for coming back for another hearty serving of The Sophisticatedly Ratchet Podcast, giving the real in a world of fake.   In this serving of SR Podcast, Shake leads the team in moderation as we break down why good guys always get the short end of the stick until either one day they find their queen or realize that it doesn't pay off.    Tj's Chakra - Located in the center of the forehead, it acts as the individual's center of wisdom, conscience, and higher consciousness.most perceptive part of the human body and spirit, it governs self-awareness, higher wisdom, visualization, clarity, discernment, imagination, and creative dreaming.   Unbalanced-blockages can manifest as feelings of paranoia, issues focusing, having a closed mind           Shakes Word of the Week:    Moe 0, Mash 0, Shake 0, TJ 0, Flash 0         For more information about the show, click here: https://thesrpodcast.podbean.com/    Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever your listening or using this link here: https://linktr.ee/TheSRPodcast   Please remember to follow us on the following social media platforms:   Youtube - SoRatchet Podcast  IG - @SoRatchetPodcast  Twitter - @TheSRPodcastNY   Let us know your thoughts on the episode, do you agree or disagree, tell us how you really feel - Please email us at TheRealSRPodcast@gm

Inner Circle Mastermind 2024 Applications open!  http://jjsinnercirclemastermind.com   3 Pay option still available for Awaken Your Dream Life in January!  http://jjflizanes.com/dreamlife   Doug Sandler is an entrepreneur and podcast industry leader. His book, Nice Guys Finish First is a #1 ranked Amazon Best Seller.  As a podcast host of The Nice Guys on Business, Doug has interviewed, Gary V, Arianna Huffington, John C. Maxwell and dozens of celebs. Doug is a nationally recognized speaker, writer, and founder of TurnKey Podcast Productions, providing podcast production, editing and launch services. His Nice Guys podcast, with over 1,300 episodes, has been downloaded 5 million times, in more than 175 countries.   JJ Flizanes is an Empowerment Strategist and the creator of the Empowering Minds Network. JJ Flizanes works with conscious, spiritual truth seekers who want to remove emotional blocks to success. She helps people identify sabotaging patterns and transmute struggle into joy. Through a series of clarifying exercises, she is able to curate a personalized roadmap to emotional healing.  JJ is passionate about empowering people with the knowledge and awareness of how they can live the life of their dreams. http://jjflizanes.com  

Inner Circle Mastermind 2024 Applications open!  http://jjsinnercirclemastermind.com   3 Pay option still available for Awaken Your Dream Life in January!  http://jjflizanes.com/dreamlife   Doug Sandler is an entrepreneur and podcast industry leader. His book, Nice Guys Finish First is a #1 ranked Amazon Best Seller.  As a podcast host of The Nice Guys on Business, Doug has interviewed, Gary V, Arianna Huffington, John C. Maxwell and dozens of celebs. Doug is a nationally recognized speaker, writer, and founder of TurnKey Podcast Productions, providing podcast production, editing and launch services. His Nice Guys podcast, with over 1,300 episodes, has been downloaded 5 million times, in more than 175 countries.   JJ Flizanes is an Empowerment Strategist and the creator of the Empowering Minds Network. JJ Flizanes works with conscious, spiritual truth seekers who want to remove emotional blocks to success. She helps people identify sabotaging patterns and transmute struggle into joy. Through a series of clarifying exercises, she is able to curate a personalized roadmap to emotional healing.  JJ is passionate about empowering people with the knowledge and awareness of how they can live the life of their dreams. http://jjflizanes.com  

Inner Circle Mastermind 2024 Applications open!  http://jjsinnercirclemastermind.com   3 Pay option still available for Awaken Your Dream Life in January!  http://jjflizanes.com/dreamlife   Doug Sandler is an entrepreneur and podcast industry leader. His book, Nice Guys Finish First is a #1 ranked Amazon Best Seller.  As a podcast host of The Nice Guys on Business, Doug has interviewed, Gary V, Arianna Huffington, John C. Maxwell and dozens of celebs. Doug is a nationally recognized speaker, writer, and founder of TurnKey Podcast Productions, providing podcast production, editing and launch services. His Nice Guys podcast, with over 1,300 episodes, has been downloaded 5 million times, in more than 175 countries.   JJ Flizanes is an Empowerment Strategist and the creator of the Empowering Minds Network. JJ Flizanes works with conscious, spiritual truth seekers who want to remove emotional blocks to success. She helps people identify sabotaging patterns and transmute struggle into joy. Through a series of clarifying exercises, she is able to curate a personalized roadmap to emotional healing.  JJ is passionate about empowering people with the knowledge and awareness of how they can live the life of their dreams. http://jjflizanes.com  

Inner Circle Mastermind 2024 Applications open!  http://jjsinnercirclemastermind.com   3 Pay option still available for Awaken Your Dream Life in January!  http://jjflizanes.com/dreamlife   Doug Sandler is an entrepreneur and podcast industry leader. His book, Nice Guys Finish First is a #1 ranked Amazon Best Seller.  As a podcast host of The Nice Guys on Business, Doug has interviewed, Gary V, Arianna Huffington, John C. Maxwell and dozens of celebs. Doug is a nationally recognized speaker, writer, and founder of TurnKey Podcast Productions, providing podcast production, editing and launch services. His Nice Guys podcast, with over 1,300 episodes, has been downloaded 5 million times, in more than 175 countries.   JJ Flizanes is an Empowerment Strategist and the creator of the Empowering Minds Network. JJ Flizanes works with conscious, spiritual truth seekers who want to remove emotional blocks to success. She helps people identify sabotaging patterns and transmute struggle into joy. Through a series of clarifying exercises, she is able to curate a personalized roadmap to emotional healing.  JJ is passionate about empowering people with the knowledge and awareness of how they can live the life of their dreams. http://jjflizanes.com  

Inner Circle Mastermind 2024 Applications open!  http://jjsinnercirclemastermind.com   3 Pay option still available for Awaken Your Dream Life in January!  http://jjflizanes.com/dreamlife   Doug Sandler is an entrepreneur and podcast industry leader. His book, Nice Guys Finish First is a #1 ranked Amazon Best Seller.  As a podcast host of The Nice Guys on Business, Doug has interviewed, Gary V, Arianna Huffington, John C. Maxwell and dozens of celebs. Doug is a nationally recognized speaker, writer, and founder of TurnKey Podcast Productions, providing podcast production, editing and launch services. His Nice Guys podcast, with over 1,300 episodes, has been downloaded 5 million times, in more than 175 countries.   JJ Flizanes is an Empowerment Strategist and the creator of the Empowering Minds Network. JJ Flizanes works with conscious, spiritual truth seekers who want to remove emotional blocks to success. She helps people identify sabotaging patterns and transmute struggle into joy. Through a series of clarifying exercises, she is able to curate a personalized roadmap to emotional healing.  JJ is passionate about empowering people with the knowledge and awareness of how they can live the life of their dreams. http://jjflizanes.com  

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Hey there, in this episode of the Efficiency Bitch podcast, we're diving into the world of efficiency in life. Meet our guest, Doug Sandler – a DJ turned author and podcast producer. His book, Nice Guys Finish First was the reason for getting into the game of podcasting and his story will inspire you to connect with your audience and meet their needs. Customer service is key, no matter your industry. I draw from my luxury hospitality background to highlight the value of going the extra mile. We'll chat about time management, delegate, eliminate, and automate. It's all about working smarter, not harder.Drawing from my luxury hospitality background, I'll highlight the importance of going the extra mile. Plus, we'll discuss time management, delegation, elimination, and automation.  We can show you how to work less by eliminating, delegating, and automating! We'll also tackle how to price your services right because knowing your worth is crucial!Lastly, please support us by leaving reviews on Apple Podcasts, as feedback and ratings help us reach more people. Thanks to Doug and all you fantastic listeners.And don't forget to grab the Daily Action Plan Here Or Grab a Hard Copy HereFollow host Melissa Leon on Instagram! Connect with DougSupport the show

Happy birthday Sean Carpenter! Below is the Zoom recap of the episode today and it's way better than anything I'd ever write. I guess it helps to actually listen to the episode, who knew? Peroni and Potatoes: A Lively ConversationDoug and Strickland had a lively conversation about beer, with a focus on Peroni, an Italian beer that Strickland initially struggled to identify due to its brightness on camera. Doug defended Peroni as a real beer, noting its alcohol content and Italian origin. They also discussed the pricing of beer, with Strickland humorously identifying Peroni as a 'fancy beer' due to its price. Additionally, they discussed the origins and preparation of food, specifically mashed potatoes and granola. Doug shared his realization that mashed potatoes do not come from a box but from real potatoes and expressed his appreciation for making his own granola. Strickland agreed that homemade mashed potatoes are delicious and not as time-consuming as expected. The conversation ended with some reminiscing about past meetings and plans for a potential practice run to Las Vegas.Unexpected Departure and Thanksgiving PlansDoug and Strickland discussed Doug's mother's situation with her boyfriend, who unexpectedly decided to leave, leaving Doug puzzled given his mother's affection for him. Strickland suggested that there might be additional context Doug's mother hadn't shared, and they contemplated potential reasons for the boyfriend's departure. Doug concluded that the boyfriend might have felt constrained by his lifestyle, despite Doug's mother's contentment with it. They also talked about a possible Thanksgiving gathering in California, but were undecided due to Doug's mother's uncertain attendance. Furthermore, they reminisced about past experiences in Las Vegas, with Doug recounting a previous crowded Thanksgiving visit.RV Living, Hotel Costs, and Presidential PoliticsDoug shared his experiences living in an RV, discussing the challenges and costs associated with the lifestyle. He compared the RV experience with hotel stays, with both Strickland and Doug agreeing on the cost- effectiveness of hotels. They also discussed their upcoming trip to the SEMA show in Las Vegas, where they planned to stay at the Westgate hotel due to its proximity to the convention center. Doug expressed concerns about RfK Jr.'s speaking style, which might affect his ability to support him as a presidential candidate.Voting System: Limitations and ChangeStrickland and Doug discussed the limitations of the American voting system, with topics ranging from charismatic candidates to the influence of money in politics. Strickland lamented the low voter turnout and the sway of charismatic personalities, while Doug raised concerns about the viability of an independent candidate. They also discussed the challenges of effecting change in government, particularly in the face of powerful entities like Pfizer, Blackrock, and Lockheed Martin. Both acknowledged the difficulty of initiating change when the House and Senate are not aligned with the figurehead in office. They also discussed the potential benefits of a third party, but expressed skeptic Reach The Nice Guys Here: Doug- @DJDoug Strickland- @NiceGuyonBiz Nice Important Links: Subscribe to the Podcast website: Niceguysonbusiness.com Book Doug and/or Strick as a speaker at your upcoming event. Doug's Amazon #1 Best selling book Nice Guys Finish First. Partner Links: Amazon.com: Click before buying anything. Help support the podcast. Acuity Scheduling: Stop wasting time going back and forth scheduling appointmentsSimply the best VO guy in the business- https://steveobrienvo.com/

That's right, Doug is driving his RV up and down the West coast so you get Jared on the fuckery this week! I hope Doug's life insurance premiums are paid up, those campers can be awfully dangerous on windy mountain roads and we know he's not the best driver...Nice Sponsors: Get your free E-Book 5 Ways to Make Money Podcasting at www.Turnkeypodcast.com/gift Acuity is the easiest way to schedule your podcast interviews, meetings, and life.Acuityscheduling.com See how The Nice Guys want to make your life easier? You can thank us later. Reach The Nice Guys Here: Doug- @DJDoug Strickland- @NiceGuyonBiz Nice Important Links: Subscribe to the Podcast website: Niceguysonbusiness.com Book Doug and/or Strick as a speaker at your upcoming event. Doug's Amazon #1 Best selling book Nice Guys Finish First. Partner Links: Amazon.com: Click before buying anything. Help support the podcast. Acuity Scheduling: Stop wasting time going back and forth scheduling appointmentsSimply the best VO guy in the business- https://steveobrienvo.com/ TurnKey Podcast Productions Important Links:The Ultimate Podcast Launch Formula www.turnkeypodcast.com/ultimatelaunchformula FREE workshop on how to "Be A Great Guest."Free E-Book 5 Ways to Make Money Podcasting at www.Turnkeypodcast.com/gift No time to get to this, but you can read the blog here: 12 worries that every entrepreneur has Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.

Nope, there's no marriage counseling at the beginning and the boys actually allow Emily to get a few words in edgewise. I give it at least 3 dancing lady emojis, maybe even 3.5. If you want to listen to a real show with actual useable content, check out Emily Aborn's "Content With Character" here- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/is-it-about-you-the-about-page-debate/id1684549940?i=1000625232406 Nice Sponsors: Get your free E-Book 5 Ways to Make Money Podcasting at www.Turnkeypodcast.com/gift Acuity is the easiest way to schedule your podcast interviews, meetings, and life.Acuityscheduling.com See how The Nice Guys want to make your life easier? You can thank us later. Reach The Nice Guys Here: Doug- @DJDoug Strickland- @NiceGuyonBiz Nice Important Links: Subscribe to the Podcast website: Niceguysonbusiness.com Book Doug and/or Strick as a speaker at your upcoming event. Doug's Amazon #1 Best selling book Nice Guys Finish First. Partner Links: Amazon.com: Click before buying anything. Help support the podcast. Acuity Scheduling: Stop wasting time going back and forth scheduling appointmentsSimply the best VO guy in the business- https://steveobrienvo.com/ TurnKey Podcast Productions Important Links:The Ultimate Podcast Launch Formula www.turnkeypodcast.com/ultimatelaunchformula FREE workshop on how to "Be A Great Guest."Free E-Book 5 Ways to Make Money Podcasting at www.Turnkeypodcast.com/gift No time to get to this, but you can read the blog here: 12 worries that every entrepreneur has Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.

Is the first 20 minutes of this episode business advice, philosophy, or therapy for Doug and Strickland? It's such a fine line between clever and stupid. You probably should listen to a real show like Emily Aborn's "Content With Character" here instead- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/is-it-about-you-the-about-page-debate/id1684549940?i=1000625232406 Nice Sponsors: Get your free E-Book 5 Ways to Make Money Podcasting at www.Turnkeypodcast.com/gift Acuity is the easiest way to schedule your podcast interviews, meetings, and life.Acuityscheduling.com See how The Nice Guys want to make your life easier? You can thank us later. Reach The Nice Guys Here: Doug- @DJDoug Strickland- @NiceGuyonBiz Nice Important Links: Subscribe to the Podcast website: Niceguysonbusiness.com Book Doug and/or Strick as a speaker at your upcoming event. Doug's Amazon #1 Best selling book Nice Guys Finish First. Partner Links: Amazon.com: Click before buying anything. Help support the podcast. Acuity Scheduling: Stop wasting time going back and forth scheduling appointmentsSimply the best VO guy in the business- https://steveobrienvo.com/ TurnKey Podcast Productions Important Links:The Ultimate Podcast Launch Formula www.turnkeypodcast.com/ultimatelaunchformula FREE workshop on how to "Be A Great Guest."Free E-Book 5 Ways to Make Money Podcasting at www.Turnkeypodcast.com/gift No time to get to this, but you can read the blog here: 12 worries that every entrepreneur has Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.

Bleach their WHAT? Never mind, I don't want to know. With a title like that, even I'M not going to listen to this episode, and it's actually my job. Nice Sponsors: Get your free E-Book 5 Ways to Make Money Podcasting at www.Turnkeypodcast.com/gift Acuity is the easiest way to schedule your podcast interviews, meetings, and life.Acuityscheduling.com See how The Nice Guys want to make your life easier? You can thank us later. Reach The Nice Guys Here: Doug- @DJDoug Strickland- @NiceGuyonBiz Nice Important Links: Subscribe to the Podcast website: Niceguysonbusiness.com Book Doug and/or Strick as a speaker at your upcoming event. Doug's Amazon #1 Best selling book Nice Guys Finish First. Partner Links: Amazon.com: Click before buying anything. Help support the podcast. Acuity Scheduling: Stop wasting time going back and forth scheduling appointmentsSimply the best VO guy in the business- https://steveobrienvo.com/ TurnKey Podcast Productions Important Links:The Ultimate Podcast Launch Formula www.turnkeypodcast.com/ultimatelaunchformula FREE workshop on how to "Be A Great Guest."Free E-Book 5 Ways to Make Money Podcasting at www.Turnkeypodcast.com/gift No time to get to this, but you can read the blog here: 12 worries that every entrepreneur has Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.

Doug came up with that title. BTW- No woman has ever said that to him, EVER. Now Strickland on the other hand... Nice Sponsors: Get your free E-Book 5 Ways to Make Money Podcasting at www.Turnkeypodcast.com/gift Acuity is the easiest way to schedule your podcast interviews, meetings, and life.Acuityscheduling.com See how The Nice Guys want to make your life easier? You can thank us later. Reach The Nice Guys Here: Doug- @DJDoug Strickland- @NiceGuyonBiz Nice Important Links: Subscribe to the Podcast website: Niceguysonbusiness.com Book Doug and/or Strick as a speaker at your upcoming event. Doug's Amazon #1 Best selling book Nice Guys Finish First. Partner Links: Amazon.com: Click before buying anything. Help support the podcast. Acuity Scheduling: Stop wasting time going back and forth scheduling appointmentsSimply the best VO guy in the business- https://steveobrienvo.com/ TurnKey Podcast Productions Important Links:The Ultimate Podcast Launch Formula www.turnkeypodcast.com/ultimatelaunchformula FREE workshop on how to "Be A Great Guest."Free E-Book 5 Ways to Make Money Podcasting at www.Turnkeypodcast.com/gift No time to get to this, but you can read the blog here: 12 worries that every entrepreneur has Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.

Please don't listen to this episode, you'll hate yourself in the morning. Go listen to a real show like Emily Aborn's "Content With Character" here- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/is-it-about-you-the-about-page-debate/id1684549940?i=1000625232406 Nice Sponsors: Get your free E-Book 5 Ways to Make Money Podcasting at www.Turnkeypodcast.com/gift Acuity is the easiest way to schedule your podcast interviews, meetings, and life.Acuityscheduling.com See how The Nice Guys want to make your life easier? You can thank us later. Reach The Nice Guys Here: Doug- @DJDoug Strickland- @NiceGuyonBiz Nice Important Links: Subscribe to the Podcast website: Niceguysonbusiness.com Book Doug and/or Strick as a speaker at your upcoming event. Doug's Amazon #1 Best selling book Nice Guys Finish First. Partner Links: Amazon.com: Click before buying anything. Help support the podcast. Acuity Scheduling: Stop wasting time going back and forth scheduling appointmentsSimply the best VO guy in the business- https://steveobrienvo.com/ TurnKey Podcast Productions Important Links:The Ultimate Podcast Launch Formula www.turnkeypodcast.com/ultimatelaunchformula FREE workshop on how to "Be A Great Guest."Free E-Book 5 Ways to Make Money Podcasting at www.Turnkeypodcast.com/gift No time to get to this, but you can read the blog here: 12 worries that every entrepreneur has Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. Master Your Millions Shared Drive

Or are you just happy to see the Nice Guys?Nice Sponsors: Get your free E-Book 5 Ways to Make Money Podcasting at www.Turnkeypodcast.com/gift Acuity is the easiest way to schedule your podcast interviews, meetings, and life.Acuityscheduling.com See how The Nice Guys want to make your life easier? You can thank us later. Reach The Nice Guys Here: Doug- @DJDoug Strickland- @NiceGuyonBiz Nice Important Links: Subscribe to the Podcast website: Niceguysonbusiness.com Book Doug and/or Strick as a speaker at your upcoming event. Doug's Amazon #1 Best selling book Nice Guys Finish First. Partner Links: Amazon.com: Click before buying anything. Help support the podcast. Acuity Scheduling: Stop wasting time going back and forth scheduling appointmentsSimply the best VO guy in the business- https://steveobrienvo.com/ TurnKey Podcast Productions Important Links:The Ultimate Podcast Launch Formula www.turnkeypodcast.com/ultimatelaunchformula FREE workshop on how to "Be A Great Guest."Free E-Book 5 Ways to Make Money Podcasting at www.Turnkeypodcast.com/gift No time to get to this, but you can read the blog here: 12 worries that every entrepreneur has Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. Master Your Millions Shared Drive

You know how it's impressive when Nick Cage can steal a car in less than 60 seconds? Well it's equally as impressive when Doug & Strickland can finish an episode in less than 60 minutes, especially when they have 8 voice mails! OK, it's not that impressive, but be happy, you'll get 20-30 minutes of your life back that you would have regretted wasting on listening to a longer episode. Nice Sponsors: Get your free E-Book 5 Ways to Make Money Podcasting at www.Turnkeypodcast.com/gift Acuity is the easiest way to schedule your podcast interviews, meetings, and life.Acuityscheduling.com See how The Nice Guys want to make your life easier? You can thank us later. Reach The Nice Guys Here: Doug- @DJDoug Strickland- @NiceGuyonBiz Nice Important Links: Subscribe to the Podcast website: Niceguysonbusiness.com Book Doug and/or Strick as a speaker at your upcoming event. Doug's Amazon #1 Best selling book Nice Guys Finish First. Partner Links: Amazon.com: Click before buying anything. Help support the podcast. Acuity Scheduling: Stop wasting time going back and forth scheduling appointmentsSimply the best VO guy in the business- https://steveobrienvo.com/ TurnKey Podcast Productions Important Links:The Ultimate Podcast Launch Formula www.turnkeypodcast.com/ultimatelaunchformula FREE workshop on how to "Be A Great Guest."Free E-Book 5 Ways to Make Money Podcasting at www.Turnkeypodcast.com/gift No time to get to this, but you can read the blog here: 12 worries that every entrepreneur has Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. Master Your Millions Shared Drive

I mean, they ARE old, but they're not THAT old. Nice Sponsors: Get your free E-Book 5 Ways to Make Money Podcasting at www.Turnkeypodcast.com/gift Acuity is the easiest way to schedule your podcast interviews, meetings, and life.Acuityscheduling.com See how The Nice Guys want to make your life easier? You can thank us later. Reach The Nice Guys Here: Doug- @DJDoug Strickland- @NiceGuyonBiz Nice Important Links: Subscribe to the Podcast website: Niceguysonbusiness.com Book Doug and/or Strick as a speaker at your upcoming event. Doug's Amazon #1 Best selling book Nice Guys Finish First. Partner Links: Amazon.com: Click before buying anything. Help support the podcast. Acuity Scheduling: Stop wasting time going back and forth scheduling appointmentsSimply the best VO guy in the business- https://steveobrienvo.com/ TurnKey Podcast Productions Important Links:The Ultimate Podcast Launch Formula www.turnkeypodcast.com/ultimatelaunchformula FREE workshop on how to "Be A Great Guest."Free E-Book 5 Ways to Make Money Podcasting at www.Turnkeypodcast.com/gift No time to get to this, but you can read the blog here: 12 worries that every entrepreneur has Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.

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What's the extra 'S' for? Well, that's for Savings which the Nice Guys bring you every week! No, I'm lying, you'll have to listen to the show to figure it out. Or maybe it's just a typo, who knows. Nice Sponsors:Get your free E-Book 5 Ways to Make Money Podcasting at www.Turnkeypodcast.com/gift Acuity is the easiest way to schedule your podcast interviews, meetings, and life.Acuityscheduling.com See how The Nice Guys want to make your life easier? You can thank us later. Reach The Nice Guys Here: Doug- @DJDoug Strickland- @NiceGuyonBiz Nice Important Links: Subscribe to the Podcast website: Niceguysonbusiness.com Book Doug and/or Strick as a speaker at your upcoming event. Doug's Amazon #1 Best selling book Nice Guys Finish First. Partner Links: Amazon.com: Click before buying anything. Help support the podcast. Acuity Scheduling: Stop wasting time going back and forth scheduling appointmentsSimply the best VO guy in the business- https://steveobrienvo.com/ TurnKey Podcast Productions Important Links:The Ultimate Podcast Launch Formula www.turnkeypodcast.com/ultimatelaunchformula FREE workshop on how to "Be A Great Guest."Free E-Book 5 Ways to Make Money Podcasting at www.Turnkeypodcast.com/gift No time to get to this, but you can read the blog here: 12 worries that every entrepreneur has Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.

An hour and 37 minutes? What were they thinking??? Longer is definitely not better this time. Actually, I shouldn't really say since I didn't listen to it. When I saw how long it was, I said "fuck it." (OK, I do the same for the short episodes, but don't tell Doug and Strickland that.)Nice Sponsors: Get your free E-Book 5 Ways to Make Money Podcasting at www.Turnkeypodcast.com/gift Acuity is the easiest way to schedule your podcast interviews, meetings, and life.Acuityscheduling.com See how The Nice Guys want to make your life easier? You can thank us later. Reach The Nice Guys Here: Doug- @DJDoug Strickland- @NiceGuyonBiz Nice Important Links: Subscribe to the Podcast website: Niceguysonbusiness.com Book Doug and/or Strick as a speaker at your upcoming event. Doug's Amazon #1 Best selling book Nice Guys Finish First. Partner Links: Amazon.com: Click before buying anything. Help support the podcast. Acuity Scheduling: Stop wasting time going back and forth scheduling appointmentsSimply the best VO guy in the business- https://steveobrienvo.com/ TurnKey Podcast Productions Important Links:The Ultimate Podcast Launch Formula www.turnkeypodcast.com/ultimatelaunchformula FREE workshop on how to "Be A Great Guest."Free E-Book 5 Ways to Make Money Podcasting at www.Turnkeypodcast.com/gift No time to get to this, but you can read the blog here: 12 worries that every entrepreneur has Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.

They're back! Damn, I was hoping they'd take another week off. Or a month, maybe a year! Nope, no such luck. Nice Sponsors: Get your free E-Book 5 Ways to Make Money Podcasting at www.Turnkeypodcast.com/gift Acuity is the easiest way to schedule your podcast interviews, meetings, and life.Acuityscheduling.com See how The Nice Guys want to make your life easier? You can thank us later. Reach The Nice Guys Here: Doug- @DJDoug Strickland- @NiceGuyonBiz Nice Important Links: Subscribe to the Podcast website: Niceguysonbusiness.com Book Doug and/or Strick as a speaker at your upcoming event. Doug's Amazon #1 Best selling book Nice Guys Finish First. Partner Links: Amazon.com: Click before buying anything. Help support the podcast. Acuity Scheduling: Stop wasting time going back and forth scheduling appointmentsSimply the best VO guy in the business- https://steveobrienvo.com/ TurnKey Podcast Productions Important Links:The Ultimate Podcast Launch Formula www.turnkeypodcast.com/ultimatelaunchformula FREE workshop on how to "Be A Great Guest."Free E-Book 5 Ways to Make Money Podcasting at www.Turnkeypodcast.com/gift No time to get to this, but you can read the blog here: 12 worries that every entrepreneur has Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.

If you want to know what's in this episode, listen to the fucking episode. In case you're still reading, here's a little bit of what you can expect: Erica, Emily, and Jennie take over the Nice Guys on Business podcast We learn Jennie's biggest regret in lifeWe discover what Erica's favorite sandwich isYou'll hear what Emily's drug of choice isAnd the affirmation that'll take your weekend from "meh" to something slightly more exciting than "meh"On the other side of the mics in this episode: Erica Ross Krueger | Entrepreneur's Cafe podcast Emily Aborn | Content with Character podcast | She Built This podcast Jennie Bellinger | Badass Direct Sales Mastery | Bad Girls on Business podcast Nice Sponsors: Get your free E-Book 5 Ways to Make Money Podcasting at www.Turnkeypodcast.com/gift Acuity is the easiest way to schedule your podcast interviews, meetings, and life.Acuityscheduling.com See how The Nice Guys want to make your life easier? You can thank us later. Reach The Nice Guys Here: Doug- @DJDoug Strickland- @NiceGuyonBiz Nice Important Links: Subscribe to the Podcast website: Niceguysonbusiness.com Book Doug and/or Strick as a speaker at your upcoming event. Doug's Amazon #1 Best selling book Nice Guys Finish First. Partner Links: Amazon.com: Click before buying anything. Help support the podcast. Acuity Scheduling: Stop wasting time going back and forth scheduling appointmentsSimply the best VO guy in the business- https://steveobrienvo.com/ TurnKey Podcast Productions Important Links:The Ultimate Podcast Launch Formula www.turnkeypodcast.com/ultimatelaunchformula FREE workshop on how to "Be A Great Guest."Free E-Book 5 Ways to Make Money Podcasting at www.Turnkeypodcast.com/gift No time to get to this, but you can read the blog here: 12 worries that every entrepreneur has Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.

So what's an Icosahedron? look it up. While you're at it look this up too, you'll thank me later- https://archive.org/details/SchoolhouseRock_201809If you want to hear the original Schoolhouse Rock rant it's here- https://www.niceguysonbusiness.com/episodes/1165-ds-schoolhouse-rock/ Nice Sponsors: Get your free E-Book 5 Ways to Make Money Podcasting at www.Turnkeypodcast.com/gift Acuity is the easiest way to schedule your podcast interviews, meetings, and life.Acuityscheduling.com See how The Nice Guys want to make your life easier? You can thank us later. Reach The Nice Guys Here: Doug- @DJDoug Strickland- @NiceGuyonBiz Nice Important Links: Subscribe to the Podcast website: Niceguysonbusiness.com Book Doug and/or Strick as a speaker at your upcoming event. Doug's Amazon #1 Best selling book Nice Guys Finish First. Partner Links: Amazon.com: Click before buying anything. Help support the podcast. Acuity Scheduling: Stop wasting time going back and forth scheduling appointmentsSimply the best VO guy in the business- https://steveobrienvo.com/ TurnKey Podcast Productions Important Links:The Ultimate Podcast Launch Formula www.turnkeypodcast.com/ultimatelaunchformula FREE workshop on how to "Be A Great Guest."Free E-Book 5 Ways to Make Money Podcasting at www.Turnkeypodcast.com/gift No time to get to this, but you can read the blog here: 12 worries that every entrepreneur has Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.

You don't like "Cooking the Pizzas" for a title? Hey, the alternative was "cleaning their butts." Listen to the episode and it will make more sense Nice Sponsors: Get your free E-Book 5 Ways to Make Money Podcasting at www.Turnkeypodcast.com/gift Acuity is the easiest way to schedule your podcast interviews, meetings, and life.Acuityscheduling.com See how The Nice Guys want to make your life easier? You can thank us later. Reach The Nice Guys Here: Doug- @DJDoug Strickland- @NiceGuyonBiz Nice Important Links: Subscribe to the Podcast website: Niceguysonbusiness.com Book Doug and/or Strick as a speaker at your upcoming event. Doug's Amazon #1 Best selling book Nice Guys Finish First. Partner Links: Amazon.com: Click before buying anything. Help support the podcast. Acuity Scheduling: Stop wasting time going back and forth scheduling appointmentsSimply the best VO guy in the business- https://steveobrienvo.com/ TurnKey Podcast Productions Important Links:The Ultimate Podcast Launch Formula www.turnkeypodcast.com/ultimatelaunchformula FREE workshop on how to "Be A Great Guest."Free E-Book 5 Ways to Make Money Podcasting at www.Turnkeypodcast.com/gift No time to get to this, but you can read the blog here: 12 worries that every entrepreneur has Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.

Dial in as Doug Sandler illuminates the key elements that drive a podcast to success and how he simultaneously produced consistent content for 8 of his shows. Keep listening to this episode to learn the gold of podcasting and the ultimate strategies to convert guests into business clients. We've discussed many more valuable topics for podcasters like you, so stay tuned!    WHAT TO LISTEN FOR The power of creating a podcast that revolves around your passion 3 primary reasons why people start a podcast How to avoid undervaluing and charging less for your services Tips on prequalifying podcast guests to become clients and finding them Benefits of collaboration and having an abundance mindset   RESOURCE/LINK MENTIONED Michael Neeley    ABOUT DOUG SANDLER Doug Sandler is an entrepreneur and podcast industry leader. His book, Nice Guys Finish First, is a #1 ranked Amazon Best Seller. As a podcast host of The Nice Guys on Business, Doug has interviewed Gary V, Arianna Huffington, John C. Maxwell, and dozens of celebs. Doug is a nationally recognized speaker, writer, and founder of TurnKey Podcast Productions, providing podcast production, editing, and launch services. His Nice Guys podcast, with over 1,000 episodes, has been downloaded 3.5 million times in over 175 countries.   CONNECT WITH DOUG Website: Turnkey Podcast Podcast:  Ford Mustang The First Generation, The Early Years | Apple Podcast | Spotify  Something To Wine About | Apple Podcast and Spotify  The Nice Guys On Business | Apple Podcast and Spotify Women, Men & Relationships | Apple Podcast and Spotify  BizWiz Podcast | Apple Podcast and Spotify SaidX | Apple Podcast Sales Training for Podcasters | Apple Podcast and Spotify Facebook: Turnkey Podcast  Instagram: @turnkeypodcast  LinkedIn: Doug Sandler  Twitter: @djdoug   CONNECT WITH US If you are interested in getting on our show, email us at team@growyourshow.com. Thinking about creating and growing your own podcast but not sure where to start? Click here and Schedule a call with Adam A. Adams! Upgrading your podcast equipment or maybe getting your first microphone? Get Your Free Equipment Guide! We also have free courses for you on everything you need to know about starting a great podcast! Check out our first six episodes through the links below! Identify Your Avatar - Free Course 1/6 What To Do BEFORE You Launch Your Podcast - Free Course 2/6 How To Launch A TOP Show - Free Course 3/6 Best Marketing And Growth Strategies - Free Course 4/6 How To Monetize Your Podcast - Free Course 5/6  Top 22 Pitfalls On Starting Your Own Podcast - Free Course 6/6 If you want to make money from your podcasts, check out this FREE resource we made. Our clients use a sponsor sheet, and now they are making between $2,000 to $5,000 from sponsorship!  Subscribe so you don't miss out on great content and if you love the show, leave an honest rating and review here!

Break the 4th wall? That's not enough, Doug & Strick want to break ALL the walls down. If they only had a big sledgehammer. And the strength to actually swing it. Or any knowledge about construction whatsoever. Where's Jared when you need him? Jared has made it super easy to donate to the good cause, so go to SupportTheHills.com and leave whatever you can, every little bit helps. Nice Sponsors: Get your free E-Book 5 Ways to Make Money Podcasting at www.Turnkeypodcast.com/gift Acuity is the easiest way to schedule your podcast interviews, meetings, and life.Acuityscheduling.com See how The Nice Guys want to make your life easier? You can thank us later. Reach The Nice Guys Here: Doug- @DJDoug Strickland- @NiceGuyonBiz Nice Important Links: Subscribe to the Podcast website: Niceguysonbusiness.com Book Doug and/or Strick as a speaker at your upcoming event. Doug's Amazon #1 Best selling book Nice Guys Finish First. Partner Links: Amazon.com: Click before buying anything. Help support the podcast. Acuity Scheduling: Stop wasting time going back and forth scheduling appointmentsSimply the best VO guy in the business- https://steveobrienvo.com/ TurnKey Podcast Productions Important Links:The Ultimate Podcast Launch Formula www.turnkeypodcast.com/ultimatelaunchformula FREE workshop on how to "Be A Great Guest."Free E-Book 5 Ways to Make Money Podcasting at www.Turnkeypodcast.com/gift No time to get to this, but you can read the blog here: 12 worries that every entrepreneur has Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.

I'm not taking a chance on choking on one of those little balls that come through the straw, screw that. Nice Sponsors: Get your free E-Book 5 Ways to Make Money Podcasting at www.Turnkeypodcast.com/gift Acuity is the easiest way to schedule your podcast interviews, meetings, and life.Acuityscheduling.com See how The Nice Guys want to make your life easier? You can thank us later. Reach The Nice Guys Here: Doug- @DJDoug Strickland- @NiceGuyonBiz Nice Important Links: Subscribe to the Podcast website: Niceguysonbusiness.com Book Doug and/or Strick as a speaker at your upcoming event. Doug's Amazon #1 Best selling book Nice Guys Finish First. Partner Links: Amazon.com: Click before buying anything. Help support the podcast. Acuity Scheduling: Stop wasting time going back and forth scheduling appointmentsSimply the best VO guy in the business- https://steveobrienvo.com/ TurnKey Podcast Productions Important Links:The Ultimate Podcast Launch Formula www.turnkeypodcast.com/ultimatelaunchformula FREE workshop on how to "Be A Great Guest."Free E-Book 5 Ways to Make Money Podcasting at www.Turnkeypodcast.com/gift No time to get to this, but you can read the blog here: 12 worries that every entrepreneur has Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.

OK everyone, I'm gonna be serious for just a minute- Tennesee Tim Hill needs your help to do good for kids in Guatemala and Jared has made it super easy to donate to the good cause, so go to SupportTheHills.com and leave whatever you can, every little bit helps. Now here are too lesser important links, but entertaining nonetheless:It's Not About The Nailevery life has a story 2018Clean up the electricity in your home! They have lots of really cool tech stuff that can help eliminate EMF in your home and clean up your power. Go to https://www.saticshield.com and tell them the Nice Guys sent you! Nice Sponsors: Get your free E-Book 5 Ways to Make Money Podcasting at www.Turnkeypodcast.com/gift Acuity is the easiest way to schedule your podcast interviews, meetings, and life.Acuityscheduling.com See how The Nice Guys want to make your life easier? You can thank us later. Reach The Nice Guys Here: Doug- @DJDoug Strickland- @NiceGuyonBiz Nice Important Links: Subscribe to the Podcast website: Niceguysonbusiness.com Book Doug and/or Strick as a speaker at your upcoming event. Doug's Amazon #1 Best selling book Nice Guys Finish First. Partner Links: Amazon.com: Click before buying anything. Help support the podcast. Acuity Scheduling: Stop wasting time going back and forth scheduling appointmentsSimply the best VO guy in the business- https://steveobrienvo.com/ TurnKey Podcast Productions Important Links:The Ultimate Podcast Launch Formula www.turnkeypodcast.com/ultimatelaunchformula FREE workshop on how to "Be A Great Guest."Free E-Book 5 Ways to Make Money Podcasting at www.Turnkeypodcast.com/gift No time to get to this, but you can read the blog here: 12 worries that every entrepreneur has Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.

OK so Doug and Strickland are not going to Guatemala but Tennessee Tim is and he could really use your help. The link is below to donate whatever you can, even just a few dollars makes a difference. C'mon, the Nice Guys never ask you for money and the show is free, click the link and help out for once. https://athentikos.kindful.com/iaa-opal-house-2023/team-hill?fbclid=PAAaY5XeN0kKxOg5ySH1CNJkMr3KIYujoIwSsvA5txUnrQ_YYtWqq2ESxVcSE_aem_th_AX7z0Fo8aufsc8tti-m_qtmz9XjzY6Ks3XEQN7QnSuV_-AaBA8oQQ_nbL8uKMUkfuNENice Sponsors:Clean up the electricity in your home! They have lots of really cool tech stuff that can help eliminate EMF in your home and clean up your power. Go to https://www.saticshield.com and tell them the Nice Guys sent you! Get your free E-Book 5 Ways to Make Money Podcasting at www.Turnkeypodcast.com/gift Acuity is the easiest way to schedule your podcast interviews, meetings, and life.Acuityscheduling.com See how The Nice Guys want to make your life easier? You can thank us later. Reach The Nice Guys Here: Doug- @DJDoug Strickland- @NiceGuyonBiz Nice Important Links: Subscribe to the Podcast website: Niceguysonbusiness.com Book Doug and/or Strick as a speaker at your upcoming event. Doug's Amazon #1 Best selling book Nice Guys Finish First. Partner Links: Amazon.com: Click before buying anything. Help support the podcast. Acuity Scheduling: Stop wasting time going back and forth scheduling appointmentsSimply the best VO guy in the business- https://steveobrienvo.com/ TurnKey Podcast Productions Important Links:The Ultimate Podcast Launch Formula www.turnkeypodcast.com/ultimatelaunchformula FREE workshop on how to "Be A Great Guest."Free E-Book 5 Ways to Make Money Podcasting at www.Turnkeypodcast.com/gift No time to get to this, but you can read the blog here: 12 worries that every entrepreneur has Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.