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In this episode, Doc Danny—founder of Physical Therapy Biz—shares the two non-negotiable traits you need to succeed in business and in life. They're not fancy strategies or marketing hacks. They're human qualities that, when developed together, create a powerful foundation for long-term success. This isn't fluff. It's about building a practice—and a life—you can be proud of.
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MaryJo Burchard started out in education before becoming an organizational leadership coach and consultant. In this episode of The Remarkable Coach Podcast, Micheal and Mary Jo discuss leadership through crisis, self-compassion, and building trust. PRO TIP: Be sure to listen closely for MaryJo's brilliant tactics on how she truly creates a “safe space” for her clients' teams. This is so much better and goes so much further than simply telling everyone in a room that “this is a safe space.” About MaryJo: Dr. MaryJo Burchard is an Organizational Leadership coach, consultant, writer, and speaker who focuses on helping leaders and organizations navigate their toughest times humanely and effectively. Her trauma-informed approach includes resources for building trust, change readiness, and belonging in and through disruption. Where to find MaryJo:https://concordleader.com https://linkedin.com/in/maryjoburchard/
Before we get into it, quick heads up: If you're trying to figure out how to move your clinical skills online right now, leverage digital visits, remote programming, all that jazz. Let's talk. We've been doing this stuff for years. Jump on a free 45 minute strategy call with us. Head over to physicaltherapybiz.com/call. Let's game plan your move online. Alright, today I got one of my favorite mastermind members, Courtney Morse, on the show. Yeah, I thought he was a girl when I first talked to him too, but this dude is crushing it with Natural Wellness Physiotherapy out in Wichita, Kansas. We talk about his journey, which is pretty wild, from wanting to be a strength coach, driving a Schwan's truck, getting into PT school later, and eventually leaving the traditional high volume clinic director grind. He literally started his cash practice in a hair salon and built it up from scratch in a mid sized market. We dig into how he grew, brought family into the business, his slow growth philosophy, the importance of systems, and why you don't need to be in a major city to build a successful cash practice.
In this episode of the podcast, we catch up with Marc Paulo Guzman! Marc Paulo is Associate Director for Diversity Recruitment and a two-time guest on the podcast. We recently sat down with Marc Paulo to talk more about our recent Diversity Conference as well as the upcoming Consortium application deadline. Pro Tip: Be sure to also check out Marc Paulo’s earlier interview.
In this episode of the podcast, we catch up with Marc Paulo Guzman! Marc Paulo is Associate Director for Diversity Recruitment and a two-time guest on the podcast. We recently sat down with Marc Paulo to talk more about our recent Diversity Conference as well as the upcoming Consortium application deadline. Pro Tip: Be sure to also check out Marc Paulo’s earlier interview.
Tired of chasing new patients with complicated digital ads that don't convert? I get it. Especially when you're starting out, you need organic, real ways to get people in the door. Forget the high-tech stuff for now; let's talk about three low-tech, high-impact strategies that flat-out work. They take your time and require you to actually talk to humans, but they build a solid foundation. Early on, your focus is getting people in the door. You can have the best sales and retention systems, but without leads, they're useless. And jumping straight to paid ads before you're ready is a recipe for wasted money and frustration.
This week’s episode brought to you by ScareHouse, Slice on Broadway, and Alex Kahrs Design & Media! Chilla is on vacation this week, so we replaced him with our OTHER tech guru from Big Bank International! Krause, Katie, and Sorg are talking this week in tech, including: Krause is sharing Android Pie as his Awesome Thing of the Week. Pie is working well to help balance work and home life. Katie is sharing a VR interview with the Ninja Turtles as her Awesome Thing of the Week. Sorg is getting REALLY excited about the interactive games at the movie theater. Speaking of movies…Sorg has been having some woes over MoviePass. So, he upgraded to the AMC A-List. AND, IT WORKS! Quake Champions is free to play! Mario Kart is coming to your mobile device in 2019. Sorg loves all of the PokemonGO gifts he’s getting – so much that he just upgraded his bag. Nintendo Switch’s online service is set to launch in September – and the price can’t be beat. Nintendo Switch is also getting a dedicated battery pack designed by Anker – and they’re usable for your phone, too. The Parker Solar Probe is the fastest human-made object, and we’re sending it to the sun! Fortnite is now available on non-Samsung Android devices. Pro Tip: Be careful about installing third party apps to your Android devices. Katie got to hang out with Facebook last week. Katie is really excited about Instagram tips and tricks she learned. Krause is dropping some Samsung DeX knowledge on us. After the show remember to: Eat at Slice on Broadway (@Pgh_Slice) if you are in the Pittsburgh area! It is Awesome! (sliceonbroadway.com) Want to be part of our studio audience? Hit us up at awesomecast@sorgatronmedia.com and we’ll save you a seat! Join our AwesomeCast Facebook Group to see what we’re sharing and to join the discussion! Follow these awesome people on Twitter: Katie (@Kdudders), Chilla (@chilla) and Sorg (@Sorgatron) Have you seen our AwesomeTips videos? You can support the show at Patreon.com/awesomecast! Remember to check out our friends at the River’s Edge (@RiversEdgePGH) and The 405 Media (@The405Radio) who replay the show on their stream throughout the week! Also, check out sorgatronmedia.com and awesomecast.com for more entertainment; and view us livestreaming Tuesdays around 7:00 PM EST!
This week’s episode brought to you by ScareHouse, Slice on Broadway, and Alex Kahrs Design & Media! Chilla is on vacation this week, so we replaced him with our OTHER tech guru from Big Bank International! Krause, Katie, and Sorg are talking this week in tech, including: Krause is sharing Android Pie as his Awesome Thing of the Week. Pie is working well to help balance work and home life. Katie is sharing a VR interview with the Ninja Turtles as her Awesome Thing of the Week. Sorg is getting REALLY excited about the interactive games at the movie theater. Speaking of movies…Sorg has been having some woes over MoviePass. So, he upgraded to the AMC A-List. AND, IT WORKS! Quake Champions is free to play! Mario Kart is coming to your mobile device in 2019. Sorg loves all of the PokemonGO gifts he’s getting – so much that he just upgraded his bag. Nintendo Switch’s online service is set to launch in September – and the price can’t be beat. Nintendo Switch is also getting a dedicated battery pack designed by Anker – and they’re usable for your phone, too. The Parker Solar Probe is the fastest human-made object, and we’re sending it to the sun! Fortnite is now available on non-Samsung Android devices. Pro Tip: Be careful about installing third party apps to your Android devices. Katie got to hang out with Facebook last week. Katie is really excited about Instagram tips and tricks she learned. Krause is dropping some Samsung DeX knowledge on us. After the show remember to: Eat at Slice on Broadway (@Pgh_Slice) if you are in the Pittsburgh area! It is Awesome! (sliceonbroadway.com) Want to be part of our studio audience? Hit us up at awesomecast@sorgatronmedia.com and we’ll save you a seat! Join our AwesomeCast Facebook Group to see what we’re sharing and to join the discussion! Follow these awesome people on Twitter: Katie (@Kdudders), Chilla (@chilla) and Sorg (@Sorgatron) Have you seen our AwesomeTips videos? You can support the show at Patreon.com/awesomecast! Remember to check out our friends at the River’s Edge (@RiversEdgePGH) and The 405 Media (@The405Radio) who replay the show on their stream throughout the week! Also, check out sorgatronmedia.com and awesomecast.com for more entertainment; and view us livestreaming Tuesdays around 7:00 PM EST!
Listen to these CLASSIC SPECIALS and finally know what Summer is all about! These gut-busting, heart-throbbing, scripted shows will have you shouting "OMFG" and rolling in the aisles! (Pro Tip: Be near an aisle!) A galaxy of guest stars also awaits in "Separate Vacations," "One Crazy Summer Night," and "Cliff and Kendall Castaways." Why not grab a lemonade and flaot down a river (in a tire or something) as you enjoy these enjoyable episodes?
It's no secret that I go on a lot of writer's retreats. Well. For a mom of five pretty young kids I go on a lot of writing retreats. This post will explain why, how, and how you can DIY a writer's retreat on a budget! You may be familiar with the idea of writer's conferences (and blogger conferences!) as an important part of community and growth for many writers. I am a conference JUNKIE and have attended tons. But I don't think people talk enough about a writer's retreat and how to make one possible for YOU. I try to take 1-2 writer's retreats per year, completely by myself. As an introvert, this is luxurious. And if that sounds terrifying to you, you can also do a writer's retreat with other people. This post is more geared toward the single-person retreat, but you can apply some of the ideas for a partner or group retreat. But let's take a step back...WHY are writer's retreats a good idea?? Then I'll share some of my tips for planning. BENEFITS OF A WRITER'S RETREAT While conferences have many benefits like learning, networking, and getting new ideas, retreats are all about the work. Specifically, pulling away from the normal day-to-day in order to focus on the work. Retreat actually means to withdraw, which is how I think of a writing retreat: I'm withdrawing from the normal tasks, plans, and people to focus solely on the work of writing. But writing retreats do more than just help you focus. Here are some of the benefits of a writer's retreat: Completing a task or project Refreshing yourself and recharging Harnessing a single-minded focus On past writing retreats, I have completed editing manuscripts, built courses, finished off tasks I couldn't seem to get done otherwise, and written drafts of novels. For me, these retreats are one of the only times I get multiple, uninterrupted hours of work on projects. It allows me to finish things, but also to access a focus and energy that I typically don't in my 1-2 hour blocks during a typical week. I balance out the work (which I find refreshing in and of itself) with other inspiring things like being in nature, reading books, painting, pampering myself, and sometimes hanging out with other people. I return feeling refreshed and accomplished, ready to re-enter the typical grind and schedule. As an introvert, the recharging of a day or two alone is incredible! HOW TO PLAN YOUR WRITING RETREAT As I mentioned, you don't just have to write on a retreat. If you have other nagging tasks that you can't ever seem to complete, finishing those might help remove the mental burden and strain, enabling you to write better. On my retreats I have finished editing and uploading podcast episodes and show notes, edited and formatted books, and built out whole courses. The important thing is to know what you hope to accomplish going in. Just like at home in your day-to-day, you need to prioritize if you want to complete things. Put the first things first. What could you NOT do in your normal life? Or, what would be the BEST use of that time? Make a list of the things you REALLY want to finish, then those that you HOPE to complete (or at least work on). I also make sure that I have some life-giving other work, like books loaded up in my kindle or in print versions, great music, and maybe some plans to step out a bit. Even on a retreat, I sometimes need a retreat. You might even make a list of things you WON'T do. Perhaps you will ignore social media for the time or you aren't going to check email. (Unless those are included in your priority tasks!) Go somewhere without wifi so that you can ignore the internet altogether. (As a humorous note, I didn't intentionally add showering to the list of things I wouldn't do, but that's how it worked out on the last retreat I took. I stayed in a tiny house with an outdoor shower and a sudden cold front dropped the temps to the mid-30s. I returned home from the retreat rested...and a bit smelly.) Once you know what your plans and priorities are, this might actually help narrow down where you go. If you're on a serious budget, you may have to choose place first or place based on price, whereas if you have flexibility, make a plan and then pick the best place. BUDGET-FRIENDLY TIPS With five kids, saying we are on a budget doesn't quite cover it. So how have I been able to afford 1-2 writing retreats a year? Here are my tips. Be determined. If you REALLY feel strongly about having a retreat, you have to make it happen and give it the priority it deserves. Because I feel like these are incredibly important, I've shared that with my husband, who totally supports me in this. Between his help and my parents, I didn't pay for childcare, which would have been the biggest expense otherwise. If you don't have kids, that's one less cost/concern, but if you DO, you must try to your spouse or support system understand why you need a retreat and then ask for help. Check first for free options. I have done several retreats house-sitting for friends. Put a call out on Facebook or other social media (if you dare) to ask if anyone has a place. Look for someone who has a garage apartment, guest room, RV, vacation home, or simply works long hours and has an empty home. Several times I stayed with a friend who had no kids and who worked until around 9pm at night. That gave me tons of daytime hours and then we often hung out for a bit at night. If people know that you are someone who wants to take retreats, they may consider letting you know when they travel and have an empty home. Use VRBO or AirBNB. I cannot say enough about these sites and how incredible they've been for my travel. You can choose simply a room in a house or look for a tiny home or other cheaper option. If you want an inspiring location, you can find that, but if you just need a space to work that has wifi, you can look for that too. Pro Tip: Be sure to check the cleaning fee. Some places that are $30 per night have a $30 cleaning fee, which ends up making it as or more expensive than other options. Also do make sure there is wifi if needed. In December I stayed at a tiny home in the country with cows right outside my door. It was amazing! There was no TV, so I simply wrote. When I needed a break, I headed into the small town to eat something or just look around. You never know what you'll find on these sites, so if you haven't tried them, definitely see what's in your area or nearby. Pack food. If you are on a super tight budget, you could bring your own meals if possible. Even if you stayed in a Motel 6 or something with a mini fridge and microwave, you could buy frozen meals for a few dollars a piece. Anything you get at a grocery store would likely be cheaper than eating out, so do check for a place that has the kitchen options you need. Be food frugal. I wrote a post on my lifestyle blog about the best foods for family travel, and that might be good to check out. Almost every fast food place has a dollar or value menu. Breakfasts as dinners are often a great choice. I tend to treat myself to at least one nice meal (can I get an Amen from people who love eating alone at restaurants??), but otherwise stock up on things from the grocery or dollar menu. Take what you get. My ideal writer's retreat would be on a beach, have lots of wine and great food, and maybe be for like a week. Typically I get one night, maybe two, sometimes in a guest bedroom eating salad from a bag. IT'S STILL AMAZING. And maybe one day when my kids are older and I'm making bank, I'll be writing from a Greek Island. Have you prioritized having a writer's retreat? What would you do if you had a day or night to yourself to write? I hope that these tips help! If you feel like it's something that could never happen for you, I would encourage you to make it a priority, get the people who support you on board, save up or plan a super budget-friendly option, and MAKE IT HAPPEN. Do you have any other tips that I missed? Share here in the comments or in the Facebook community!
Here it is! "The NINTENDO 3DS Sponsored by Nintendo Grandma's Virginity Crazy Audio Contest!" DEADLINE FOR ENTRY: MARCH 25 2011 First prize gets their choice of ONE the following = 1. brand new Nintendo 3DS system, 2. Framed original art asset from Mr. Sprinkles (art actually used in an episode) 3. A date with Jackie (if Jackie approves and you can provide your own transportation and accommodations.) Second prize gets to pick from the two prizes still left after First place picks. Third place gets the last prize standing. (If that prize is a date with Jackie and she opts out or you can't or don't want that, there will be ANOTHER framed original art asset from Mr. Sprinkles as an alternate prize.) DEADLINE FOR ENTRY: MARCH 25th 2011 1. Find your favorite audio clip from any GVP episode you want. (The clip can be as short as you want, but TRY to keep it around THREE minutes in length. Don't sweat it if you go over by a bit.) If you need to edit the audio, go for it, but don't butcher it or you won't stand a chance at winning. 2. Create some visuals to accompany your chosen audio clip. (Photos, full animation, live action footage, clay animation, whatever you want. Just create some visual component to the audio that enhances it the audio) The closer it seems that the visual component matches the audio the better. 3. Post your final video on YOUTUBE and then link it on the Grandma's Virginity Facebook page! If you don't understand facebook, then just post your video on YOUTUBE and email us a link at grandmasvirginity@gmail.com 4. Justin, Ryan, Jackie, Abed, Kent Osborne, and maybe Dan Harmon will narrow down the finalists and eventually pick a winner! Second and third place will also get some INSANE prize but we haven't figured that out yet. PRO TIP: Be creative. The more work you put in, the better chance you'll have at winning. I don't want to tell you how to play the game, but a fully animated mario cuddling on Jackie's lap is a great place to start!!!!1111 ALSO, just because the deadline is March 25th doesn't mean you can't post one tomorrow! No limit on how many you can make! Make 100 if you want! What do we care?! It probably won't strengthen your odds any!