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If you want to grow your financial services business but feel stuck because everything still relies on you, this episode shows you how to fix it. To have more control, profit and freedom in your financial services business, book a Systemise Audit Call Over the last few episodes, I've covered social media, sales, lead magnets and building a business that gives you more time, money and freedom. In this episode, I'm bringing everything together into the 5 critical steps I believe can transform your financial services business over the next 90 days. These are the same areas we focus on with our clients to help them move away from organised chaos and towards a more systemised, scalable business. Fix your foundations — I'll show you why you need to plug the leaks first, remove messy spreadsheets and build a repeatable, automated customer journey that saves you time. Improve your sales process — I explain how to maximise the value of every opportunity, improve your protection conversations and stop leaving revenue on the table. Get clear on your audience — I break down how to identify your ideal client and create content around their real problems, fears, frustrations, goals and aspirations. Turn your audience into leads you own — I explain how lead magnets, nurture and automation help you capture and build relationships with the 99% of people who aren't ready to buy today. Put the right people in the right seats — I explain why hiring another adviser isn't always the answer, and why the right admin and support team could unlock far more capacity in your business. I also share lessons from my own 20 years in business, including why I've repeatedly changed my business model as the market, my goals and my life have evolved. Because ultimately, I don't believe you should build a business purely for growth. You should build one that helps you achieve your personal and lifestyle goals, with more control, consistency and freedom. If you struggle with social media, grab a free copy of my Amazon bestseller, The Lead Generation Guide Book A Systemise Audit Call if you're ready to level up your business Hosted by Gary Das: business growth consultant helping financial services entrepreneurs systemise, scale and create a freedom-led business and life they love. Be sure to like, comment, and subscribe for more insights on personal and professional growth. I hope you enjoyed today's episode; please subscribe, rate and review the show on your favourite platform. Follow me on Social media: Instagram | LinkedIn | Facebook | Website | YouTube  

"Once you see it, you can't unsee it." What starts as a teacher's search to reduce conflict can become a lifelong journey in leadership and transformation. In this episode, Jake Rodgers shares how discovering Dr. Deming's philosophy changed the way he thinks about teaching, leadership, parenting, and work. From fifth-grade classrooms to leading The W. Edwards Deming Institute, Jake reflects on the lessons, challenges, and breakthroughs that shaped his path. Along the way, he explores why Deming's ideas still matter, how leaders can create more joy in work, and why understanding systems helps us make better decisions for people and organizations alike. A thoughtful conversation about learning, leadership, and what happens when you see the world through a different lens. TRANSCRIPT 0:00:02.4 Andrew Stotz: My name is Andrew Stotz, and I'll be your host as we continue our journey into the teachings of Dr. W. Edwards Deming. Today, I'm here with featured guest Jake Rodgers. Jake, are you ready to explain your Deming journey?   0:00:18.0 Jake Rodgers: Absolutely. Yeah. I'm so glad to be here.   0:00:20.8 Andrew Stotz: See, I already made a mistake right from the beginning, Jake, so you don't have to worry at all. [laughter] Let me introduce you to the audience. Jake Rodgers is the executive director of The W. Edwards Deming Institute. He's an educator, leader, and consultant with more than 20 years of experience as a teacher, principal, superintendent, and leadership coach. Jake, really, this has been long overdue to get you on the podcast. I think, everybody wants to understand your Deming journey, so take it away.   0:00:53.6 Jake Rodgers: Sure. Thanks, Andrew. It's so good to be here. This is actually my first podcast and first podcast with the Institute. And like you mentioned, long overdue. So I'm excited to be on here with you, and hopefully it's the first of many.   0:01:10.1 Andrew Stotz: Agree.   0:01:11.1 Jake Rodgers: Yeah. Okay. So how did I encounter Dr. Deming's philosophy? I've told this story a couple times, actually. Once at a Deming in Education conference back in 2015. But I was a fifth grade teacher back in 2008, I think it was. And we had just started, we had redesigned our system for how we support kids, who needed additional intervention, math and reading. And we had all the pieces in place. But once we got things going, the whole psychology piece was tough. We struggled with direction in meetings. There was quite a bit of conflict, even among people that were very good friends. We just couldn't get much done in the times that we were trying to figure out what do we do when kids need extra support?   0:02:23.9 Jake Rodgers: So I reached out to our principal, who said, "Hey, if you can find something, we'll pay for it," which is rare in education, increasingly rare. And I came across David Langford. Someone had referenced him, so I didn't know much about what he did, but we needed help. So I just called his office and he returned my call, and I told him a little bit about what was going on, and he said, "Oh, well, I can help you with that and a whole lot more, too." And I wasn't really interested in the whole lot more. I just wanted to stop the arguments and the conflict.   0:03:11.7 Andrew Stotz: That sounds like the alcoholic going to an AA meeting. "Look, I don't need all of that. I just want to stop drinking."   0:03:18.3 Jake Rodgers: Yes. That's all. Yeah. So, gosh, it wasn't too long after that a small team went out to Montana, and went to one of David's four-day conferences. And it totally transformed the way I thought about teaching, learning, leadership. It was a very memorable trip, because of the conference that David ran, but also with the four of us, we stayed up until 1, 2 o'clock in the morning every single night just talking about what we heard that day and what the implications were for the work we were doing. The things that stood out to me the most were bringing joy and meaning back to learning, getting kids more involved in designing, redesigning the classroom system, their learning. One of the great things that David does, he has, along with in his seminar going through the System of Profound Knowledge, he has a lot of tools that he teaches you to actually do the work, right? And so we went back and we started trying stuff, messed up a lot. I called David a lot, got some what he calls quality therapy, and eventually got a couple other team members involved. So our entire fifth grade team started doing this work. And after, I don't know, probably after two or three years, we started to see some good results. And during that time, I had gone back to school to get my principal accreditation.   0:05:17.2 Jake Rodgers: And I remember people telling me, "Jake, you need to, right after you're done with this program, you need to get a job as a principal, because if you wait too long, people will think you're unhireable." But I couldn't stop doing the work with my team, because we were having fun, and I think the kids were having fun. We were seeing some results, and it was something I wanted to get better at. Around maybe a couple years after that first conference, well, during that time, we had David out, and he did a couple more seminars with our school and then with a couple other schools in the school district. And then I got connected with the Seattle Area Deming Study Group, which was co-facilitated by Dave Nave, who I'm sure some of our listeners know, and also Al Viswanathan, two great mentors. Darlene Suyematsu, who used to work at the Institute, was also a part of that. That was a fantastic learning experience. That's the first time I read The New Economics.   0:06:40.0 Jake Rodgers: And I think, I had a fun time learning about how this applies outside of education. And I think the folks there at the study group also enjoyed trying to think about how does this apply in a fifth grade classroom or from a school leadership perspective. And then, I ended up moving to a new district, got a job as a principal, thought, "This worked so well with kids, adults are just going to eat this up." And they didn't. We had some definite bumps along the road, got some harsh feedback my first year.   0:07:28.4 Andrew Stotz: And when you say adults, what... Describe those who it was that you're talking about. What type of adults?   0:07:35.4 Jake Rodgers: Yeah, it was the teachers, the staff, support staff. It was a hard first year, for sure. When you're a teacher, you always think, "Oh, I could do that job as a principal better than they're doing it." But once I stepped into that role, I just had tremendous respect for the pressure, managing and leading change with a lot, you know in the public education system, there's a lot of required inputs, and so managing those in a way that, and a lot of them are antithetical to Deming's teachings. And so trying to protect staff and kids from some of the things that he would say do harm. Performance evaluations were one of those things that were a requirement. We had school-level evaluations from the state on how you're doing, and you get a report card and you basically get graded. And then your superintendent...   0:08:55.6 Andrew Stotz: Ranked.   0:08:56.9 Jake Rodgers: Ranked, absolutely. Yep. And then your superintendent comes in and says, based on the last data point, you need to do this, you need to change. So trying to navigate that constant pressure was tough. And yeah, like I said, I ended up having a lot more respect for people in that role. I remember, the first day of school, a parent walked into the office who did not speak English. They were Spanish-speaking and they were extremely upset, crying. And I had to find somebody to interpret. And turns out somehow their kid had gotten lost at the end of the day and we didn't know where they were either. I mean, long story short, the student went to the wrong place. We found them, all was fine, right. But I remember in the middle of that walking, I had to walk out of my office to, I think, use the restroom or something, and I just looked in the mirror and thought, "What have I gotten myself into here?"   [laughter]   0:10:07.1 Andrew Stotz: It's like you're responsible for everything. Like the buck stops here.   0:10:11.4 Jake Rodgers: Yeah, exactly. But that, as kind of a side note, that actually ended up being a tremendous opportunity. We used some tools with a number of the Spanish-speaking families, learned that, and they were a significant part of our population, 20%, 25%, and had grown quite a bit quickly over the last couple years before I got there. And we had learned that they just didn't feel like a part of the community. And so the system hadn't adapted yet to that change in the community. And so it was a cool opportunity to showcase how the use of some of these tools that we had learned from David and that are common in the quality world, how it raised the voice for people who weren't feeling heard in the community, gave them a lot of agency and autonomy to create some programs that helped the rest of the community understand who they were, what they valued, some of their traditions. So that was kind of a first big success from a situation that was pretty difficult. It turned into a definite win. So anyway, we kind of kept working at things for a couple years. And then in my third year, some of the team members were starting to kind of pick up on the use of some of the tools. We were improving some pretty critical processes at the school. People joked a lot about how much I used flowcharts.   0:12:13.4 Jake Rodgers: That was a good sign that people were starting to approach it with humor as opposed to just avoiding it. And then I had that opportunity to present at the Deming in Education conference in 2015 and brought a couple staff members along. One of them who co-presented with me did a great job. And I think that might have been one of the first couple times I had met Kevin. And we stayed in touch over the years. And then later that year, I got a phone call, it was actually in the spring of 2016. My youngest daughter was four weeks old. And David called and said, "Hey, I just got this job as a superintendent down in Los Angeles for a network of charter schools. I'd like you to come down and work with me, and help train principals, and I think, it'll be a lot of fun." And I said, "Absolutely." And then I got off the phone and I thought, "I probably need to run this by my wife."   [laughter]   0:13:34.4 Jake Rodgers: And it was funny, she had just come home from... She was from Spokane originally, which is on the east side of Washington state, and had early in our marriage always wanted to be back there, and had come home and just said, "You know what? Seattle finally feels like home. This is where I want to be." Right? Like a week before that. And then I drop on her, "Hey, let's move to LA." [laughter] So anyway, we end up going down to LA, got to work with David, which was the chance of a lifetime. We had a lot of fun together. I learned a ton, made some mistakes, learned from those, did some cool stuff down there, worked with some fantastic people, got to know the charter world really well. It's, despite it being an alternative for traditional public education, it's not without its challenges. There's still quite a bit of compliance and still quite a few inputs. You have a little bit more autonomy than in a traditional public setting, but that was a good experience.   0:14:48.2 Jake Rodgers: During that time, I had another opportunity to present at a Deming conference, the conference in 2018 that was down in Manhattan Beach. I did, and a couple of my colleagues at Ingenium also presented there on some of the work that we were doing in education. And then kind of fast-forward a couple years. David had left the organization. I took over as the superintendent. And then, we actually ended up moving to Spokane during that time. And so I was flying down to LA a couple times a month, meeting with our central office staff and visiting schools. And we had schools in Compton, and up in the San Fernando Valley. And with the distance and my kids being the ages that they were, and kind of assessing the needs of the charter system or our charter schools, it felt like they need somebody who could be down there more often. It was having an impact on my family. And so we kind of took a leap of faith, and I finished out the year in 2023, and then I started doing some consulting work. So had a large contract with the state.   0:16:17.1 Jake Rodgers: I did some work with a private school here in Spokane, and yeah did that for a couple years. And then it was actually my birthday in 2024 in December, Kevin reached out and proposed the idea to see, if I was interested in being the next executive director. And again, like when I got the call from David, I was just ecstatic and said, "Yeah, absolutely, I'd love to explore."   0:16:51.6 Andrew Stotz: Did you have any hint that that's what he was thinking, or was that out of the blue?   0:16:56.2 Jake Rodgers: No. I had no idea. Yeah, I think occasionally Kevin and I would text, we would stay in touch, maybe by email, but I hadn't talked to him in a little while. And so I thought maybe he wanted to catch up. So, very pleasantly surprised that that was the direction the call went. And I was wrapping up a consulting contract with a school district here just outside of Spokane. And so kind of had a slow start with the Institute around March, and then started full-time in May. And so I've been here for just a little over a year and learned some things, like how amazing of a job Kevin's done and Darlene had done and the staff to steward the Institute to this point. Dissimilar to a lot of other organizations I've joined, a lot of processes were documented, people really knew what they were doing. So for me, it was really just about spending the first year understanding what's going on with operations, how does the Institute work, and learning to trust our amazing team that they know how to get the work done and keep things moving. And so now...   0:18:32.4 Andrew Stotz: I'm curious before we go on to that...   0:18:34.1 Jake Rodgers: Yeah.   0:18:36.1 Andrew Stotz: You got a chance to really understand the history and you see what's in place now. How do you see the history of The Deming Institute? Did it go through phases or did it shift in its purpose? What are your observations about the history of the Institute?   0:19:01.1 Jake Rodgers: Yeah, good question. I think, well, I know that, there have been some iterations on the aim of the Institute. I know, the board has shifted over time. I'm very grateful for the board that we have now. I think, all of them are very passionate about Dr. Deming's work in the sense that, I think they're all progressive in the sense that they want to figure out how can we make sure that Dr. Deming's legacy continues far into the future. They're very supportive, willing to figure out and try new things. And several of them are, I would say, our mentors, folks I connect with frequently. One of the ones that I talk to most often is Kelly Allan. He's been a tremendous mentor for me. Very thankful for the time that he gives. All of our board members are very, very generous with their time and donations and so very, very appreciative of the leadership that we have in place. And then I also want to mention Kevin's, while he stepped away from the role of executive director, he is very much involved, especially on a strategy level. And there's no way I would have made it this far without his guidance. He just has so much institutional knowledge, obviously, very learned in terms of Dr. Deming's, his grandfather's teachings, and still very much involved in directionally where we're headed and a great thought partner.   0:21:07.2 Andrew Stotz: And when you arrived and you've now understood where the organization, where the Institute's been, what would you say has been the objective of the organization, of the Institute? And if that's changed over time. And then I think, obviously, we also want to hear, and maybe we'll do it in another podcast, maybe we'll do it in this one. But the idea of kind of where is it going?   0:21:36.9 Jake Rodgers: Yeah. I think there's a tension in that maybe has... It's hard for me to say because I've only been here for a year, but I definitely know there's a tension to navigate of how do we honor Dr. Deming's legacy and stay true to that, but also how do we connect it and make it relevant and meaningful to people in a new age? Right? I would argue Dr. Deming's philosophy is probably even more relevant now. I wasn't alive when he first started teaching, but it feels very relevant to me at this point. And so I think initially the Institute did a great job trying to figure out how do we preserve Dr. Deming's legacy. We have a tremendous number of his articles, videos, content from Dr. Deming, his papers. We have a lot of contributions from other folks that knew him and that were part of the community at that time.   0:23:02.1 Jake Rodgers: And I think with the development of DemingNEXT, our online learning management program or online learning program, it's starting to create new opportunities. I think the biggest opportunity right now, and maybe some of the shift or next direction, maybe is a better word, is how do we get that out to more people? And where are people? And that's where we need to be, trying to identify and understand what are the common pain points that folks are feeling, I think is one of the things we're thinking about. And then kind of taking the existing programs and assets that we have and translating them, if you will, to those kind of some of the modern expression of those pain points. And I say modern because I think a lot of the pain points now are probably similar to what they've always been.   0:24:21.3 Andrew Stotz: Pain always hurts in almost the same way. It's just unique ways of arriving at it.   0:24:27.0 Jake Rodgers: Yeah, we're finding newer and faster ways to experience pain.   [laughter]   0:24:34.1 Andrew Stotz: And I guess, one of the things in obviously in the world of business, we're always talking about target market, who's our ideal client, who are we trying to reach? And then later we talk about market size. Is this a big market, a small market? Who are we trying to reach, do you think, from your perspective, or who has the Institute been trying to reach? Who do you think we should be reaching?   0:25:00.6 Jake Rodgers: Yeah, I think there's a couple groups. There's a group of folks that know who Dr. Deming was, know his teachings, and how do we support them with continued learning and maybe even support in implementing his philosophy in their organization or their system. I think there's another group that lives in the quality world that maybe doesn't know Dr. Deming as well and maybe has heard of him. And so then how do we help them understand how his philosophy can amplify some of the work that they're already doing? And then the third group, I would say, is people who, probably younger generations, who are or are not in traditional quality fields or in some of the industries that have typically been most associated with Dr. Deming. And how do we help them understand that this is a better way?   0:26:23.9 Andrew Stotz: And that group seems like it's huge.   0:26:28.5 Jake Rodgers: It's the whole world.   0:26:29.7 Andrew Stotz: Exactly. And I think they're searching, plenty of them are searching for help.   0:26:39.3 Jake Rodgers: Yeah.   0:26:40.5 Andrew Stotz: And that's one of the things that's unique about that group. Maybe the quality people are searching for help, but maybe they feel like, "I got it pretty much covered." The people who know Deming are searching, as you've mentioned, support with learning, support with implementation and stuff. But for the people that have never heard of Deming, is that a market for us? Is there a message that The Deming Institute should be or is or has been getting out? Maybe you can explain a little bit about what are your thoughts on connecting with those people?   0:27:17.1 Jake Rodgers: Yeah, I mean, that's actually part of our forward-looking strategy is there's some learning that needs to be done there. I think there's some challenges with even the folks that know about Dr. Deming. Obviously, the challenge with the latter group is they don't know anything about Dr. Deming, and not only do we need to reach them, but we need to do it in a way that makes sense to them. We need to talk in their language. But with the folks that maybe are familiar with Dr. Deming or in the quality world or in industries that have been more associated with Dr. Deming's teachings in the past is, what is this and how can it help me? I think there's a lot of mis... I've learned there's a lot of misconceptions about Dr. Deming. It's, you know, I mean, you've been studying it. Before the call, you said you met Dr. Deming when you were 24 years old. I mean, I've been learning about his philosophy for 20 years and I can see down, it goes deeper.   [laughter]   0:28:53.6 Andrew Stotz: I just feel so... And sometimes I feel kind of like, oh my God, like I'm rereading New Economics and thinking, "I didn't understand this when I read it."   0:29:04.1 Jake Rodgers: Yeah. Yeah, and it's so cool too. I love the humility of the people in the Deming community, talking with board members, former board members, people that have been at this even longer than you and me, and they still consider themselves learners. But there's got to be a willingness to start and to dig in a little bit.   0:29:34.5 Andrew Stotz: And what has been your perspective of the... There's a lot of different angles that Dr. Deming's message comes at you at. One angle can be just understanding variation opens up a whole new way of the way you think about, let's say, compensation.   0:29:53.1 Jake Rodgers: Right.   0:29:53.7 Andrew Stotz: Or understanding systems thinking and thinking, "Oh, now I understand why this is all messed up." Then understanding intrinsic motivation. There's all these different things, but what do you think is where the biggest need is or the biggest connection that The Deming Institute can make to people with the problems that they're facing?   0:30:25.9 Jake Rodgers: Gosh, I don't know where to start. Let me say this. My... The people in my circle, my friends, family, when they ask what I do, actually, my wife often complains.   0:30:55.3 Andrew Stotz: When my wife asks what I do. [laughter]   0:30:57.4 Jake Rodgers: Yeah. Well, she'll say, "So-and-so asked me, 'What does Jake do?'" And she kind of tries to explain it and she's like, "I'm not really always sure how to help them understand what it is that you do." And so one of the things I try to do is connect with folks on things that are right in front of them. At this stage in my life, a lot of the people that I spend time with have kids in elementary, middle school, high school. And so if it comes up, those are the places I go for examples because that makes sense to them, right? A family is a system, right? There's variation in the way that your kids act. How you respond to that and how you interpret that data will either cause harm or help move things forward.   0:32:03.0 Andrew Stotz: That's a great way of doing it, because everybody understands that. Because...   0:32:08.6 Jake Rodgers: Yeah.   0:32:10.0 Andrew Stotz: And I have sometimes said, "Do you incentivize one against the other?" You don't do that in a healthy family. We generally are saying, "How do we all work together as a unit?"   0:32:25.6 Jake Rodgers: Absolutely. Yeah. And you don't have to use systems, process type language. You just figure out how do you translate that into something that a mom or a dad cares about. And if we're, I think, I might have mentioned, we're doing some, we're doing a, we have a partnership with a school district here just outside of Spokane. We're doing some direct support there and that's about talking about classrooms and how kids feel and what happens, how do staff feel when you make a decision this way versus that way? How do we use that Deming's lens of the System of Profound Knowledge and those four elements to run decisions through before we make them? How do we look at data a little bit differently, understanding that we haven't seen movement in student learning for a certain period of time? So let's talk about how we might look at the data differently, put it in a control chart to see if we can see what the system's actually capable of before making a move, or maybe it's okay, actually, and we should focus on something else. So I think that, just kind of going back to your question, I think that translation piece is really important.   0:33:55.1 Jake Rodgers: And I've been fortunate to, one of the things that I really enjoy about this job is I get to talk to different people all the time. If you ask my kids what I did, they'd probably just say he talks to people on Zoom all day. But I love that, because people are in different industries from IT, tech, manufacturing, education, healthcare, you name it. And so each one of those conversations I'm thankful for because I get to learn a little bit more about them, their industry, and how they're thinking about Dr. Deming's work and how it applies. And I've noticed a number of the people my age and even younger that are expressing a real dissatisfaction with the amount of joy that they have in work. A lot of pressure and move fast, a lack of systemic thinking, lots of incentives, goals, goal-driven management, and not the type of leadership that we would want to see if Dr. Deming were a part of their, his teachings were a part of that organization. So we're still kind of trying to work through how do we translate his teachings for the next generation. And that's part of our strategy, which will also include more and different types of content on social media. We're looking at running some PDSAs on our website to learn from that. Fast, low risk, low cost.   0:35:50.1 Andrew Stotz: Yeah. I was thinking that a good way to wrap this up, because I think it's been a good discussion on your Deming journey, which you've now described really well. And your Deming journey, your personal Deming journey, ends as the executive director of the Deming Institute. And the next phase of your shared journey with the members of the community is exciting. And I think that's where we want to spend some time in the next episode talking about that. But I think what I would just love to hear, maybe in your wrapping up, anything else you want to share, feel free. But I was just thinking, what would you describe as your core takeaways from your Deming journey, the teachings of Dr. Deming? What is it that resonates most with you?   0:36:58.0 Jake Rodgers: I've felt this and I've heard it from a number of people I've spoken with in the Deming community is once you see it, you can't unsee it. Like you're forever changed. So I'm thankful for that. It's definitely reduced my stress and anxiety as I've encountered different leadership roles. I've become less reactionary. I really see it all the time raising my girls. Not a perfect parent by any means, but I do stop a lot and think before I make a decision, or even reflecting on a bad one that I made, running it through those four elements of SOPK. Without it, I don't know that I would come up with the insights and the next directions as quickly and as thoughtfully. And one of the other big things is oftentimes when people first encounter Dr. Deming's teachings, or at least in my experiences, it maybe feels a little, I don't know, if mechanical is the right word, but very process and system oriented.   0:38:31.4 Jake Rodgers: And one of the things that I've learned is how humane Dr. Deming's teachings were. He cared so much about people. And that definitely influences me. And I think initially that's what stuck out to me the very first time I heard about it from David is realizing the cost of kids' motivation and their enjoyment in school. I mean, it's somewhere they have to spend 12 plus years, if they go to college, doing. And the other thing that I found interesting is that learning is intrinsically motivating. If it weren't, I'm not sure that we would have made it as far as we have as a species, right?   0:39:24.3 Andrew Stotz: All those books wouldn't be there.   0:39:26.8 Jake Rodgers: Right. So what are we doing to education that makes it so kids don't want to go to school? Right. And that thinking just hit me hard, and that I was responsible, I was playing a part in that. And so I went back on a mission. I got to get the kids more involved, they got to have more fun while we're learning. And that's carried over into working with adults, now that I have two girls, working with them, raising them. Yeah. So I often ask people, which part of the System of Profound Knowledge did you connect with most at first? And some people are appreciation for a system, real big systems thinkers, some variation, less theory of knowledge at first. But a lot of people say, and especially that I found in education, a lot of people say psychology, because of how we lead and the decisions we make and the information we use and how we view it has a tremendous impact on how someone feels about their work, and then they go home and carry that with them, right.   0:40:47.5 Jake Rodgers: I love our aim "to enrich society through the Deming philosophy." It's more than just helping a business generate more revenue or improve quality. It's those things plus, if people are having fun at work and making a difference, they go home happier parents, happier spouses, partners, friends, family members. It has a, the ripples go far.   0:41:17.2 Andrew Stotz: That's maybe I'll add a couple little things and then we'll wrap up. Let's go back to you talked about the Hispanic lady who was crying that she had lost her child...   0:41:31.3 Jake Rodgers: Yeah.   0:41:31.9 Andrew Stotz: And wasn't sure. And that started to reveal the Deming by using the Deming philosophy and all that, you started to give voice to people and maybe it's voice to the voiceless. And I think, I'll tie that into my kind of big takeaway. I want to go back in time to when I was 24. I was an ambitious young guy, but also was I really was wanted to do good. And I got thrown into a factory as a supervisor and you're just trapped in a system. You only have so much resources. People are exhausted. People have been asked to they've been asked to produce more than the system can produce with less and less tools to do it.   0:42:24.9 Jake Rodgers: Yeah.   0:42:25.1 Andrew Stotz: And when I went to the Deming seminar, the first one in 1989 or 1990, maybe 1990, the first thing I did was I he gave voice to the voiceless because he and it was through theory of understanding variation and that the, you can't expect a different result out of the system unless you change the system.   0:42:54.1 Jake Rodgers: Yeah, absolutely.   0:42:55.3 Andrew Stotz: And that was such a revelation. And I think that's that really brought voice to factory workers and a lot of people that he admired and respected. And so when you talked about being humane, when I was working on my book about Deming and about the 14 Points, Transform Your Business, the guy that was working with me never heard of Deming before and he was helping me edit and structure. And after he finished the whole thing, he says, "I finally figured out Dr. Deming is a humanist." Like, he cares about humans is almost exactly what you just said. And so it just that's kind of what I would connect with with what you said.   0:43:41.9 Jake Rodgers: Yeah, it's true.   0:43:44.6 Andrew Stotz: Well, I think we got, we got a lot more things to talk about in the next episode to hear more about the future of the Institute, what's your assessment of where things are at, what are the resources that you see, where you see things are going. But I think we're going to leave that for our next episode.   0:44:01.2 Jake Rodgers: Yeah, I'm super, yeah, super excited for the next conversation, Andrew. Yeah, thank you so much.   0:44:06.1 Andrew Stotz: Yep. And normally, I end this by saying on behalf of everyone at The Deming Institute, but since you are the leader of The Deming Institute, I'm going to say on behalf of the Deming community, I want to thank you again for this discussion. And for listeners out there, remember to go to deming.org and jump into DemingNEXT, as Jake has mentioned, to continue your journey. This is your host, Andrew Stotz, and I'll leave you with one of my favorite quotes from Dr. Deming, and I think it's pretty much a favorite probably of Jake: "People are entitled to joy in work."   0:44:41.2 Jake Rodgers: Amen.

On this episode of The Ty Brady Way, Ty sits down with former fighter pilot Christian Boucousis to talk about leadership, focus, pressure, and how elite teams improve.   Christian shares how becoming a fighter pilot was a childhood dream. After years of training, he became one of only a few applicants selected for fighter service in Australia. His military career ended when an autoimmune condition made flying too painful, forcing him to reinvent himself.   He later built a large security and humanitarian business in Afghanistan with his best friend, a former British Army paratrooper. The company started with limited money and an old vehicle, but eventually grew into a major operation supporting reconstruction and humanitarian projects.   Ty and Christian discuss how fighter pilots are trained to stay ahead of the jet. If a pilot is only reacting to what is happening, they are already behind. Christian believes the same is true in business. Leaders lose control when they spend the entire day reacting to notifications, meetings, and other people's priorities.   One of the most important habits in fighter pilot culture is the debrief. After every mission, pilots compare what they planned to accomplish with what actually happened. The goal is not to assign blame. It is to identify the gap and improve the next mission.   Christian breaks the process into four questions:   What was the objective?   What was the result?   What caused the gap?   What will we do differently next time?   He also explains why pressure is not always negative. Pressure can sharpen focus and improve performance. Stress develops when pressure continues without recovery, structure, or control.   Christian manages his own schedule by breaking the day into clearly defined missions. Each mission has a specific result, preparation period, execution window, and reflection afterward. This allows him to focus deeply instead of constantly switching between unrelated tasks.   The conversation also explores decision-making. Leaders rarely have perfect information, so waiting for certainty can become another form of avoidance. Christian encourages leaders to make the best decision available, prepare for different outcomes, and adjust when new information appears.   Ty and Christian also discuss meetings. Christian believes most business meetings should last no longer than 15 minutes. Teams should confirm the goal, review progress, identify the gap, and agree on the next action. The remaining time should be used to complete the work.   The episode closes with Christian's distinction between perfection and flawlessness. Perfection means trying to control every result. Flawlessness means giving your best effort to what you can control and adapting to what you cannot.   If you want to make better decisions, protect your focus, and build a team that improves after every mission, this episode is for you.   Connect with Christian on LinkedIn: in/christian-boo-boucousis   Follow @thetybradyway and @christianbooboucousis   As always, we would like to hear from you!  

Discover entrepreneurship, innovation, business growth, scaling, and intellectual property strategies from successful founders and industry leaders. Richard Gearhart and Elizabeth Gearhart, co-hosts of the Passage to Profit Show interview Sonia Satra from Moticise, Noah Fleischman from iHeartRadio and Lisa Lane, Co-Founder and Lauren Lane, Operations Manager at Rinseroo. What if the biggest thing holding you back from entrepreneurial success is your own brain? In this inspiring conversation, Sonia Satra, founder of Moticse, keynote speaker, actress, author and mindset coach, explains how entrepreneurs can overcome limiting beliefs, fear and mental blocks to become more creative, focused and confident. Sonia shares why movement can unlock better ideas, how writing a book can establish credibility and create business opportunities, when to take small steps versus a bold leap, and why aligning your mind, body and spirit can help you find greater clarity, energy and purpose. She also reveals practical strategies for getting unstuck, building momentum and turning mindset into a competitive advantage. Read more at: https://www.soniasatra.com What does it take to create great radio and compelling content when audiences are overwhelmed by endless choices? In this special Passage to Profit conversation, longtime radio professional and Passage to Profit producer Noah Fleishman reveals what happens behind the scenes of producing a successful show, from guest preparation and authentic conversations to deciding what makes the final cut. Noah and Richard and Elizabeth Gearhart explore the evolution of radio, podcasts, television and streaming, the growing “war for attention,” information overload, narrowcasting and why great storytelling still depends on something surprisingly simple: making people want to listen. Read more at: https://passagetoprofitshow.com/noah-fleischman/ How do you turn a simple idea into a successful product business? Lisa Lane and Lauren Lane of Rinseroo share the inspiring entrepreneurial journey behind their patented slip-on hose, from a shower-time idea and DIY prototype to Shark Tank's coveted Golden Ticket from Lori Greiner. They reveal how they learned patents, manufacturing and marketing from scratch, leveraged Shark Tank, TikTok and media exposure to grow sales, battled copycats and intellectual property challenges, and built a family business designed to create a lasting legacy. Read more at: https://rinseroo.com/ Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur, startup founder, inventor, or small business owner, the Passage to Profit Show is a leading podcast for insights on entrepreneurship, innovation, intellectual property and business strategy. Hosted by Richard Gearhart and Elizabeth Gearhart, the show features industry leaders, investors, and founders who share real-world lessons on scaling companies, protecting ideas, building generational wealth, and navigating today's evolving business landscape. Visit https://passagetoprofitshow.com/ for the latest episodes, expert interviews, and resources designed to help you grow, protect, and profit from your ideas. Chapters (00:00:00) - Passage to Profit: The 300th Episode(00:00:54) - Noah Fleischman on Starting The Radio Show(00:04:51) - 300th Episode(00:07:26) - What Was the One Decision That Changed Your Life?(00:10:57) - Deciding to Jump Ship From Manufacturer(00:13:20) - Punishment for Talking About AI on the Podcast(00:15:59) - What If It Were Easy Book?(00:17:01) - The Making of Moticize(00:17:51) - Moticise: The Mindset Program(00:21:29) - Including the Fear in Business(00:23:43) - Take a Leap of Faith in Acting(00:25:37) - Car Shield(00:26:36) - Better Health Insurance for You and Your Family(00:27:37) - Passage to Profit: The Soul of an Entrepreneur(00:31:26) - How to Become More CALM in Your Life(00:37:30) - Business Owners Roundtable: Real AI Use Cases(00:41:48) - AIPC: AI and Marketing(00:43:09) - Debtor Assistance Hotline(00:45:32) - The 300 Million-Dollar Patent Case(00:49:02) - Passage to Profit(00:50:33) - What is involved in producing great radio?(00:54:10) - Richard Pryor on How Much He Loves Radio(00:56:57) - The War for Attention Space(00:57:59) - In a World of Limited Choices, Radio Wins(01:00:50) - Noah on Passage to Profit(01:02:38) - Rinseroo: The Easy Wash Your Bathroom Hose(01:06:08) - Did Being On Shark Tank Help Your Sales?(01:07:19) - How To Start a Business on Shark Tank(01:09:17) - What is one of the biggest things you've done to market the(01:10:13) - What's It Like To Work With Your Mother?(01:11:05) - What's The Best Pet Tub Hose?(01:12:24) - In the Elevator With Entrepreneurs(01:13:19) - What was the biggest obstacle that you faced?(01:14:18) - Do You Need to Do an Apex Takedown?(01:16:25) - Rinsing a Roo: Should I License the Product?(01:17:45) - Inventing a Stretchy Hydrolyte(01:18:44) - Rinseroo on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn(01:19:23) - Car Shield(01:20:46) - Secrets of the Entrepreneurial Mind

If how much you learn is directly correlated to how much you fail, how do organizations crack the science behind using failure to their advantage? Pascal Finette is the co-founder of Radical, an advisory firm that helps organizations turn disruption into competitive advantage. He's also the author of several books including, Disrupt Disruption: How to Decode the Future, Disrupt Your Industry, and Transform Your Business and OUTLEARN: The Art of Learning Faster Than the World Can Change.  In this episode, Pascal shares with Greg the lessons he picked up working for Mozilla, reframing failure as the “first attempt in learning,” the importance of psychological safety in the workplace, and what organizations can do to make learning cheap and fast.  *unSILOed Podcast is produced by University FM.* Episode Quotes: Why assumptions fall apart 06:11: The challenge I have is that we build so much of our lives and our products and services we design on assumptions. And because we feel like it is too hard to test these assumptions, we just bake them in as factual knowledge. And then, once they hit reality, they do not survive the contact with reality, and they fall apart. So, it behooves us to figure out what our assumptions are and figure out a way to test those assumptions the quickest, cheapest, easiest way. The formula for faster learning 07:55: The core formula in this book, ‘Outlearn,' is very simple. It's the speed of learning is inversely proportional to the cost of failure. So make learning cheap, and you learn faster. To do that, and I think that is the big part, is you need to figure out what you are actually testing and break it down into smaller components. On focusing on learning, not failure 11:17: Language is really important, and I think there is this piece where you want to slow down a tiny bit and just think about, "What did we learn?" instead of the failing part. Because learning anchors stuff in your prefrontal cortex, the creative part of your brain. Show Links: Recommended Resources: Firefox Amy Edmondson Obi Felten Pandora (service) Steve Jobs in Exile: The Untold Story of NeXT and the Remaking of an American Visionary by Geoffrey Cain Dashun Wang, Google Scholar Guest Profile: Staff Profile at radical Professional Website Professional Profile on LinkedIn Guest Work: Disrupt Disruption: How to Decode the Future, Disrupt Your Industry, and Transform Your Business  OUTLEARN: The Art of Learning Faster Than the World Can Change  960: A short book about the time you have left If you enjoyed this show, here are some other unSILOed episodes you may like: How To Fail The Right Way with Amy Edmondson Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, Krista Patterson, CEO and Cofounder of Positioning Collective shares how strong, authentic positioning can significantly impact a company's growth, perception, and agility in the market. The importance of authentic and aspirational positioning for business evolutionHow to identify signals that your positioning needs to be reexaminedDifferentiating between branding, messaging, and positioningThe long-term value of a well-defined position and when to revisit itReal-world examples of brands that successfully redefined their positioningPractical exercises for clarifying your brand position in one weekThe role of customer perception and external feedback in shaping positioningWhether you're a startup or an established business, learn practical tips to refine your brand's position and connect more deeply with your audience. Learn more: https://www.positioningcollective.com/

What if the thing separating high performers from everyone else has nothing to do with skill? In this encore episode of The Game Changing Attorney Podcast, Michael Mogill revisits his conversation with Rich Diviney, retired Navy SEAL Commander and bestselling author of The Attributes: 25 Hidden Drivers of Optimal Performance. Rich reveals why the innate qualities that define how we show up under stress, challenge, and uncertainty are far more predictive of success than any resume credential or technical ability, and what that means for leaders building teams in high-stakes environments. Here's what you'll learn: Why the attributes that drive performance under uncertainty can't be taught the same way skills can, and how to develop them anyway How to identify what separates someone who thrives under pressure from someone who folds, long before the pressure arrives What the five categories of attributes (grit, drive, mental acuity, leadership, and team ability) reveal about your own performance profile and the teams you build If you've ever wondered what it actually takes to build a team that performs when things don't go as planned, this conversation is your blueprint. (00:00:00) Introduction (00:02:17) Rich's Navy SEAL Journey (00:06:26) Attributes vs. Skills (00:10:02) The Five Categories of Attributes (00:13:02) Commonalities Among Top Performers (00:14:37) How to Develop Attributes (00:16:10) Creating Environments That Bring Out the Best (00:19:54) The Neuroscience of Courage (00:26:59) Peak Performance vs. Optimal Performance (00:29:17) Understanding Narcissism as an Attribute (00:32:33) Insouciance and Marching to Your Own Beat (00:36:48) How to Use Your Assessment Results (00:38:52) Real-World Success Stories (00:40:12) What Being a Game Changer Means Links & Resources: The Attributes: 25 Hidden Drivers of Optimal Performance by Rich Diviney The Attributes Huberman Lab Podcast Navy SEAL Training Purdue University Learn what sustainable growth can look like for your firm at crispcoach.com. Do you love this podcast and want to see more game changing content? Subscribe to our YouTube channel. Past guests on The Game Changing Attorney Podcast include David Goggins, John Morgan, Alex Hormozi, Randi McGinn, Kim Scott, Chris Voss, Kevin O'Leary, Laura Wasser, John Maxwell, Mark Lanier, Robert Greene, and many more. If you enjoyed this episode, you may also like: 471. How Core Values Affect Leadership, Culture, and Fulfillment with Robert Glazer 366. How to Transform Your Business with Military Precision and Strategy with John Berry 62. John Maxwell - Leadership is a Verb, Not a Noun

In this week's TGIM episode, Nicole explores one of the most powerful shifts entrepreneurs can make: embracing what feels “delusional” to others, but perfectly aligned with your big vision. She shares how stepping boldly into a life and business that feels bigger than your current proof can help you achieve opportunities, growth, and momentum that most entrepreneurs miss out on.Nicole also breaks down how fear of judgment and waiting for “proof” keeps so many women stuck at the same income level, in the same routines, or playing small in their businesses. Drawing from her own journey, she reveals how thinking big and taking delusional action can create the life and business you truly want.What You'll Take Away From This Episode:Why being “delusional” about your vision is actually a key strategy for executing your dreams.How comparison and waiting for proof silently block your business growth.The mindset shifts that allow you to hold a 7-figure vision when your current reality feels far from it.Why your next-level life requires changing your capacity, actions, and belief system first.How mentors, masterminds, and aligned communities help you take delusional action safely and effectively.Practical ways to take consistent action on your big vision before it's fully proven.How showing up fully in your business sets permission for others to do the same.If you've ever felt like your big goals are “too much," this episode is your permission slip to stop playing it safe, trust your instincts, and start executing on the life and business you've been imagining.Take our FREE quiz to discover your fastest path to making more money in your business: https://www.myalignedpurpose.com/quizGrab your ticket for SHE LEADS 2027: https://www.myalignedpurpose.com/she-leads-2027Pre-order our book: https://www.myalignedpurpose.com/presale

Episode 357 of The Business Development Podcast features entrepreneur, executive advisor, international keynote speaker, and bestselling author Michèle Hecken. After building and successfully exiting a global company that eventually ran with only a handful of hours of her time each week, Michèle shares the mindset shifts that allowed her to stop being the center of her business. Together, Kelly and Michèle explore why so many founders unintentionally become the biggest bottleneck in their own organizations, how to redefine your role as your company grows, and why true leadership begins when you empower others to succeed without you.The conversation also dives into entrepreneurship, work-life integration, AI, business development, marketing, and the growing importance of authentic human connection in an increasingly automated world. From the emotional story that changed the course of her life to practical strategies for solopreneurs and growing businesses, Michèle delivers actionable insights on creating systems, focusing on your highest-value work, and building a business that creates freedom instead of dependence. If you're an entrepreneur, executive, or business leader looking to scale your company without sacrificing your life, this is an episode you won't want to miss.Key Takeaways:Your business should serve your life, not the other way around.As your company grows, your role as a founder must evolve with it.The biggest bottleneck in your business is often the founder.Every new service offering should strengthen your business, not dilute it.Delegate the work others can do so you can focus on the work only you can do.Great leaders intentionally make themselves less essential over time.Don't chase every trend; adopt new tools only when they create real value.Strong businesses are built on trust, relationships, and authentic human connection.Clarity around your highest-value work is the foundation of sustainable growth.Freedom isn't the reward for building a business; it should be part of the design from the beginning.Connect with Michèle Hecken

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Before strategy, before marketing, before anything else — the businesses that scale sustainably start with one thing: their foundation.In this Maggie's Moment, I'm taking you behind the scenes of my brand and sharing the three core values that drive everything I do. Where they came from, why they matter, and what they mean for you as a business owner.Courage. Excellence. Simplicity.Three values. Three stories. And one question I want to leave you with by the end.Hit play. It's a tremendous value in just a few minutes. Ready to Define Your Foundation?If you're building or scaling a service business and you haven't clearly defined your values, vision, and mission, that's exactly where we start. Reach out and let's talk about what your foundation looks like and how to build on it.

In this episode of the Grow A Small Business Podcast host Troy Trewin interviews Michèle Hecken shares how she built Alpha Translations into a global business serving top law firms while raising two young children after moving from Germany to Canada. She explains how creating systems and empowering her team allowed her to work just 4–10 hours a week for 15 years. Michèle reveals how her company was building early large language models long before today's AI boom and why she chose to sell instead of reinventing the business. She discusses the challenges of surviving the 2008 financial crisis, rebuilding stronger, and creating a company that could run without her involvement. Listeners will learn valuable lessons on leadership, delegation, mindset, business exits, and designing a business that supports the life they truly want. The Art of Offboarding: How to Transform Your Business to Run Without You by Michèle Hecken is a practical guide for entrepreneurs aiming to move away from day-to-day operations and create a business that runs independently. It focuses on the power of intentional delegation and structured exit from daily tasks to unlock greater freedom, focus, and sustainable growth. Why would you wait any longer to start living the lifestyle you signed up for? Balance your health, wealth, relationships and business growth. And focus your time and energy and make the most of this year. Let's get into it by clicking here. Troy delves into our guest's startup journey, their perception of success, industry reconsideration, and the pivotal stress point during business expansion. They discuss the joys of small business growth, vital entrepreneurial habits, and strategies for team building, encompassing wins, blunders, and invaluable advice. And a snapshot of the final five Grow A Small Business Questions: What do you think is the hardest thing in growing a small business? According to Michèle Hecken, the hardest thing in growing a small business is cash flow. She explains that even when a business appears successful, owners constantly face decisions about where to invest money, whether new initiatives will generate returns, and how to maintain enough cash reserves to navigate uncertainty. Michèle believes that managing consistent cash flow is critical because it gives business owners the flexibility to experiment, survive challenges, and continue growing without putting the company at risk. What's your favorite business book that has helped you the most? Michèle Hecken's favorite business book is Fierce Conversations by Susan Scott. She says the book had a significant impact on how she led her business, particularly in the areas of communication, feedback, and team culture. Michèle values its practical approach to having honest conversations, addressing issues early, and giving constructive feedback effectively. The book influenced her so much that she referenced some of its concepts and tools in her own book about helping entrepreneurs build businesses that can run without them. Are there any great podcasts or online learning resources you'd recommend to help grow a small business? Michèle Hecken recommends learning from a variety of sources rather than relying on a single resource. One podcast she particularly enjoys is the The Mel Robbins Podcast, praising Mel Robbins for her practical insights on mindset and personal growth. She also highly recommends John Warrillow and his podcast Built to Sell Radio, which features valuable lessons from business owners who have successfully scaled and exited their companies. Beyond podcasts, Michèle emphasizes continuous learning through books, coaching, entrepreneurial communities, and implementing what you learn, noting that the real value comes not from consuming information but from applying it to your business. What tool or resource would you recommend to grow a small business? Michèle Hecken shares that the number one tool to grow a small business is your mindset. She believes that without the right mindset, even the best tools and strategies will fail you. She also highly recommends Fierce Conversations by Susan Scott for building honest communication and a strong team culture. Above all, she encourages every entrepreneur to trust themselves and filter every resource through the lens of what truly works for their own business. What advice would you give yourself on day one of starting out in business? Michèle Hecken shares that the advice she would give herself on day one of starting out in business is to trust yourself because you already know what the right thing is to do. She reflects that even though everyone told her she was crazy for doing things differently, her instincts always led her in the right direction. She also emphasizes giving yourself permission to be courageous and not spending too much money on consultants who may not always know your business better than you do. Book a 20-minute Growth Chat with Troy Trewin to see if you qualify for our upcoming course. Don't miss out on this opportunity to take your small business to new heights! Enjoyed the podcast? Please leave a review on iTunes or your preferred platform. Your feedback helps more small business owners discover our podcast and embark on their business growth journey.     Quotable quotes from our special Grow A Small Business podcast guest: Success means having the freedom to choose how I want to live my life, who I want in it, and having the financial means to go after my dreams — Michèle Hecken Don't wait till you exit — exit yourself from your business so it can run without you and you can enjoy your life — Michèle Hecken If you're doing all the work, it's not a business, it's a job that pays you well — Michèle Hecken      

In this episode of the Soul Inspiring Business Podcast, Kara Chafin Donofrio reflects on the powerful connection between faith, business, purpose, and daily intentionality. Inspired by a devotional from Jesus Calling by Sarah Young, Kara shares how inviting God into the beginning of the day can shape the way we lead, communicate, serve, and navigate difficult business conversations with more peace and clarity.Episode Topics:Faith and business as one connected expressionStarting the day with God and intentionWhy entrepreneurship can feel lonelyUsing prayer to guide communication and decisionsShowing up with humility, peace, and purposeHandling difficult conversations with trustCreating space for God before the day beginsInsights:Kara reminds listeners that business and faith do not have to live in separate worlds. When work is rooted in service, purpose, and love, it becomes a meaningful extension of who we are.She shares the idea of “clothing yourself in God” each morning, allowing your thoughts, words, and actions to be guided before stepping into meetings, conversations, conflict, or decision-making.A personal story with a team member shows how prayer can create alignment before a difficult conversation even begins. Both Kara and her team member had prayed for guidance that morning, and the conversation became exactly what both of them needed.The episode encourages listeners to look at areas of life or business that feel out of control and ask whether they have truly invited God into those situations.Take a few minutes this week before checking your phone, jumping into work, or rushing into the day. Invite God into your thoughts, words, meetings, and decisions. And if this episode spoke to you, share it with someone who may need the reminder that they are not alone in business or in life.Highlights:00:00 Podcast Introduction & Welcome01:07 Devotional Reading: Jesus Calling05:18 Applying Devotional to Business09:39 Personal Example: Team Conversation10:26 Invitation: Morning Practices12:39 Closing & Call to Action13:54 Podcast episode endedConnect with Kara to share your thoughts on the series:Website - http://www.kcdrealestate.com/Email - kara@kdcrealestate.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/karachaffindonofrio/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/karachaffin1?_rdc=1&_rdrYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/KaraChaffinLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/karachaffin/Don't forget to visit freegiftfromkara.com for our special giveaway, the Dynamic Life Journal to help you maintain your authentic voice and intuitive wisdom while navigating the balance between technology and human connection in your business and personal life.Special Listener Offer: Unlock Your Soul-Aligned Brand with Jen CudmoreAs a gift to our Soul Inspiring Business community, I've convinced my incredible mentor and business coach, Jen Cudmore, to create an exclusive package just for you—our loyal listeners. This special offer includes a powerful private session to dive into your branding archetypes and a 3-month coaching package at a deeply discounted rate.Ready to clarify your message, magnetize your dream clients, and grow your business from the inside out?Click here to claim your exclusive Soul Inspiring Business listener package

Companies are embracing AI faster than ever before, and many leaders are realizing that successful transformation depends just as much on people and culture as it does on technology. This week on The Modern Customer Podcast, Dr. Michael Housman, AI builder, founder of AI-ccelerator, and author of Future-Proof: Transform Your Business with AI or Get Left Behind, shares practical ways companies can use AI to accelerate innovation, improve customer experience, and prepare for the future of work. We also discuss why successful AI adoption depends as much on leadership, employee buy-in, and culture as it does on the technology itself.

In this episode of the Loan Officer Team Training Podcast, I sit down with someone whose story is a powerful reminder that when life falls apart, mindset determines whether you stay stuck in the loss or rise through the lesson.Lani Fisher, real estate professional, community builder, and advocate for small, consistent improvements, joins me for an inspiring and deeply personal conversation about resilience, gratitude, and the grit it takes to transform both your business and your life.This episode is for loan officers, real estate professionals, and entrepreneurs who are ready to stop waiting for life to get easier and start building strength through consistent growth. Expect honest reflections on adversity, practical systems for success, and a powerful reminder that small, intentional shifts can change everything.---Follow Lani on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lanifisherhomes/My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsireneduford/MyEmail: irene@loanteamtraining.comGet Loan Team Training for YOUR team:https://go.loanteamtraining.com/Visit loanteamtraining.com to learn how we can help your team wow clients and close more loans. #realestate #loanofficer #mindset #resilience

Episode 500!!Thanks for those that have been here since day 1 and also to those that are new to tuning in. This has been a fun journey with many more adventures to come. Enjoy this episode with one of my best friends and brother Brent Bement! Without him, I would definitely not be as far along my outdoor journey as I am.Check out the new website:https://www.redbeardoutdoors.net/DISCOUNTS and Support The Show 1st Phorm Favorites:https://1stphorm.com/products/post-workout-stack/?a_aid=RedBeardOutdoorsSheepFeet Custom Orthotics:https://sheepfeetoutdoors.com/?ref=REDBEARDCode - REDBEARDLAST LIGHT:https://lastlightllc.com/?ref=REDBEARDCode - REDBEARDBarbell Apparel:Https://www.barbellapparel.com/redbeardCode - RedBeardOllin Digiscoping:https://ollin.co/?ref=REDBEARDCode: RedBeardGoRuck:https://alnk.to/gKTTRMeCode:  REDBEARDOUTDOORSSumet:https://www.sumet.com/?ref=RedBeardCode - RedbeardTuffJug:https://tuffjug.com?sca_ref=10529106.pS2vdXlnFlA0z5p3Code - REDBEARDStar-Batt:https://star-batt.com/ref/redbeardoutdoors/Code: RedBeardoutdoorsGrayboe:https://www.grayboe.com/?aff=15Code - REDBEARDCRUZR Saddles:https://cruzr.com/id/20/Code - RedBeard

In today's business landscape, sustainability claims are under more scrutiny than ever. Companies are facing fines, investigations, and reputational damage for messaging that fails to meet regulatory standards.In this episode of Business Influencers, Helen, founder of HN Communications, shares her journey from UK Parliament and corporate roles at Virgin Atlantic and Nissan to building a B Corp-certified sustainability communications consultancy.Working with global brands such as Bosch, Heineken, Asahi, Nissan, and Aston Martin, Helen brings deep expertise in navigating the complex regulatory landscape around sustainability.She also introduces Zena, an AI-powered pre-publication governance platform that helps organizations validate their sustainability content against key frameworks like the Green Claims Code, EU Green Claims Directive, CSRD, and ASA guidelines before it goes public.This episode offers valuable insights for business leaders, marketers, and sustainability professionals looking to communicate responsibly, build trust, and stay ahead in an evolving regulatory environment.Tune in to learn how to turn sustainability from a risk into a competitive advantage.Expert: Helen Neal (https://www.linkedin.com/in/helen-neal-02261129/)Host: Chris Salem (https://www.linkedin.com/in/christophersalem/)Sound: Mahesh R.Producer: Archita Puranik

Part 2 of 2 is here! Vincent A. Lanci shares valuable insights on the hidden benefits of podcast guesting, including refining your message, content repurposing, building authority, overcoming isolation, and shortcutting sales funnels. Perfect for entrepreneurs and professionals looking to leverage podcast appearances for growth.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Podcast Guesting Benefits02:15 The Message Lab: Refining Your Pitch06:10 High-Level Content Repurposing09:48 Overcoming Entrepreneurial Isolation10:46 Shortcutting the Sales Funnel12:42 Preparing for Guest AppearancesLearn the first set of secrets and insights here: Episode 1 of 2: How Being a Podcast Guest Can Transform Your Business (Part 1) with Vincent A. LanciSend us Fan MailSupport the showRemember to subscribe for the next episode. Show Sponsor: ComingAlive PodcastProduction.com (Download your Podcast Launch Checklist for only $1 here)Music Credits: Copyright Free Music from Adventure by MusicbyAden.

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In this popular highlight episode, Stacey revisits the essential topic of creating a mission for your business — and why it matters more than most entrepreneurs realise. Whether you started your business with passion and energy or you're deep in the day-to-day juggle, having a clear mission helps anchor your decisions, inspire your team, and connect more deeply with your customers. Stacey breaks down what a mission truly is: what you deliver and the impact it has on your customer. She shares practical ways to uncover your mission, including brainstorming prompts, feedback from customers and staff, and exploring mission-driven language that reflects what makes your business unique. You’ll learn how to clarify what you’re known for, what sets you apart, and why people keep choosing you. Stacey also highlights the importance of living your mission daily — not hiding it in a drawer — and offers ideas for displaying and communicating it consistently across your business. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Atlanta Business Radio, Lee interviews Chris Edwards, a Tax Partner at Bennett Thrasher. Chris discusses how his firm serves middle-market companies, especially in technology, distribution, and professional services. The conversation covers proactive tax planning, key provisions in recent tax legislation, overlooked tax credits, and strategies for preparing a business for sale. […]

In this episode of the Habit Based Lifestyle Podcast, host Jesse Ewell breaks down why the biggest breakthroughs in business, health, marriage, and leadership don't come from more information – they come from your daily habits. Takeaways: After 25+ years of coaching in health, fitness, and business, and helping over 400+ business owners, Jesse has seen the same patterns over and over again: Your biggest problems in business often come from outside your business Distractions (social media, AI, your phone) are your real competition Every entrepreneur has at least one weak area: physical, mental, relational, spiritual, or financial health We get stuck in "good," which is the most dangerous place between bad and great In this episode, you'll hear about: Why habits with purpose and meaning are the foundation of lasting success How your health, marriage, faith, and business are all connected The power of surrounding yourself with people who are stronger in the areas you need to grow Why "good enough" is actually holding you back from a great life How this podcast will focus on business, marketing, leadership, discipline, faith, purpose, and health through practical, habit-based frameworks. Perfect for entrepreneurs, small business owners, and anyone looking to scale their business through social media. Click the link below and learn how Jesse and his team can help you achieve similar transformative results Learn more about Jake Kennington: Actively Human Learn more about Jesse though the following links: HBL Lifestyle Secrets Group on Facebook Personal Website HBL Website Instagram Email

Kelly talks to Joe Pine, an internationally acclaimed author, speaker, and management advisor to Fortune 500 companies and entrepreneurial start-ups alike. He is a co-founder of Strategic Horizons LLP, a thinking studio dedicated to helping businesses conceive and design new ways to add value to their economic offerings. He is the co-author of the best-seller “The Experience […]

Did you know there's something called Positive Intelligence? It's a powerful tool to help manage those sneaky negative voices in our heads. In my latest episode with Carol Clegg, we dive into how Positive Intelligence can boost your mental fitness and resilience, making life and business flow with ease. Imagine facing challenges with a clear, focused mind instead of stress and doubt! Curious to learn more? Tune in to discover how you can start this transformative journey.Carol Clegg is a small business coach specializing in accountability, mindset, and marketing, partnering with midlife women. Carol's passion lies in cultivating business balance and establishing realistic goals with an effective accountability structure. A maverick entrepreneur at heart, she founded Classic Exec Marketing a decade ago, embarking on a journey to empower small business owners to share their gifts and expertise. Her ultimate mission is to empower clients to create lifestyle businesses that include flexibility and balance, enabling them to operate from any corner of the globe. With her origins in South Africa and her current base in the USA, Carol extends her guidance globally, transforming aspirations into achievements, one step at a time.Connect with Carol!Website - https://carolclegg.com/Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, Pinterest

In this episode, Brooke dives into the concept of expanding your capacity to receive the "more" that God has in store for your life and business. She unpacks spiritual capacity versus the world's limited definition, urging listeners to embrace their true identity in God and believe in His limitless power. Through insightful scripture, real-life stories, and practical encouragement, Brooke challenges you to release self-doubt, boldly ask for what you want, and consistently take action—even when it's uncomfortable. You'll be reminded that everything needed for life and godliness is already deposited inside you, empowering you to work from overflow and step confidently into your calling. Dallas One Day Event Tickets: BrookeThomas.com/Dallas Timestamps: 

There's one question most business owners either completely avoid or use in a way that actually works against them. In this episode, you'll learn a simple shift that will completely change how you look at your numbers, your results, and the way you make decisions. If you've ever avoided looking at your metrics or felt that emotional rollercoaster when you do, this episode is for you!

In this episode, Brooke dives deep into one of the most transformative topics in personal growth and entrepreneurship: your money mindset. Money is more than currency — it's a tool, a responsibility, and a reflection of what you believe is possible for your life. Brooke challenges you to confront your financial ceiling, redefine what success looks like, and consider how increasing your income can expand your impact. This episode is about more than making money. It's about multiplying your influence, increasing your generosity, and stepping into financial confidence without shame. If you've ever felt uncomfortable talking about money, uncertain about your income goals, or hesitant to dream bigger financially — this conversation will stretch you.   Dallas One Day Event Tickets: BrookeThomas.com/Dallas Timestamps: 

In this episode, Brooke Thomas welcomes Tresa Todd, founder of the Women's Real Estate Investors Network, for an inspiring conversation about stepping into new beginnings with bold faith. Tresa shares her journey of transitioning from a 25-year medical career to real estate investing at age 50, revealing how scripture and courageous action transformed her life and finances. Together, Brooke and Tresa discuss breaking barriers for women in a male-dominated industry, the power of community, and overcoming fear with God's promises. Packed with encouragement, practical wisdom, and a focus on living out loud for legacy and impact, this episode empowers listeners to pursue their calling, embrace brave decisions, and connect with a network that champions women to thrive in business and faith. Dallas One Day Event Tickets: BrookeThomas.com/Dallas Timestamps: 

In this powerful episode, Brooke Thomas introduces worship singer Bruna, who shares her inspiring testimony of overcoming rejection, addiction, and hopelessness through the transformative power of faith. Live from a Palm Beach event, Bruna vulnerably recounts her journey from battling eating disorders, substance abuse, and depression to experiencing a life-changing encounter with God's presence. Brooke and Bruna discuss the importance of community, sharing our stories, and the prophetic impact of Bruna's song "Mighty Warrior"—which broke barriers at New York and LA Fashion Week and carries a message of revival and spiritual warfare. With uplifting encouragement and real-life examples, this episode will motivate you to step boldly into your purpose, embrace your uniqueness, and call on the name of Jesus for breakthrough. Dallas One Day Event Tickets: BrookeThomas.com/Dallas Timestamps: 

Understanding your client relationships is more crucial than ever in today's fast-paced business environment. The Annual Client Audit is a powerful tool that can help you gain clarity on your client base, enhance your business relationships, and ultimately drive growth. In this episode, Brian Thompson focuses on how a thoughtful client audit can transform your business. He emphasizes that this process is not about hastily cutting ties with clients but rather about thoughtfully evaluating client relationships to enhance business growth and personal well-being with a simple three-step process.   The Importance of a Client Audit The concept of an Annual Client Audit may seem uncomfortable at first, but it can lead to significant positive changes in your business. Brian shares a compelling story about a client who went from burnout to a newfound clarity and joy in his work, and even an increase in revenue through higher charges to those valuable clients. Not all revenue is created equal. Some clients energize you, while others leave you questioning your business decisions.   Identifying your Ideal Clients  Every client interaction teaches you something valuable. Brian encourages business owners to reflect on their client relationships by asking key questions: Who energizes you? Who pays on time? Who respects your boundaries? Conversely, who causes anxiety when they reach out? This reflection is crucial for defining your ideal client and shaping your marketing strategy.   A Simple Three-Step Process for Your Client Audit   To conduct an effective Annual Client Audit, Brian outlines a straightforward three-step process: Make a List: Document every client you've worked with over the past year. Score: Rate each client on a scale from one to five based on criteria such as revenue, energy drain, alignment with your mission, ease of communication, enjoyment of the work, and whether they are worth the effort.  Categorize: Group clients into three categories - Core Clients (those you would clone), Neutral Clients (acceptable but not ideal), and Drain Clients (high maintenance and misaligned).  This structured approach allows you to make informed decisions about which clients to keep, develop, or let go, ultimately leading to a more fulfilling business.   Your action step to understanding your client base Set aside 30-60 minutes and go through the Annual Client Audit process. Use it to reset your client relationships and start the year with clarity and confidence. If you've already done your year-end financial review, this is your next step to align your time and energy with your vision.   Resources + Links Free Client Audit Spreadsheet template Newsletter Sign Up Follow Brian Thompson Online: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, X, Forbes Follow & review the podcast: on Spotify and Apple Podcasts   About Brian and the Mission Driven Business Podcast Brian Thompson, JD/CFP®, is a tax attorney and Certified Financial Planner® who specializes in providing comprehensive financial planning to LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs who run mission-driven businesses. The Mission Driven Business podcast was born out of his passion for helping social entrepreneurs create businesses with purpose and profit. On the podcast, Brian talks with diverse entrepreneurs and the people who support them. Listeners hear stories of experiences, strength, and hope and get practical advice to help them build businesses that might just change the world, too.

Most entrepreneurs are obsessed with the wrong number and chasing "Total Revenue" like it's the ultimate trophy, but I'm going to tell you something that might hurt a little: Revenue is a vanity metric.  The truth is if you're making a million dollars but it costs you $950,000 to get it, you don't have a business, you have a high-stress hobby!  In this episode, we walk you through the exact framework we use to keep our operations tight and our margins high, including the one number that actually grants you freedom (and no, it's not your bank balance). We look at  the "natural drift" of waste that quietly bleeds most businesses dry and the specific expenses that actually scale your life, not just your workload. If you've ever felt like you're asleep at the wheel of your financials or you're exhausted from trying to out-earn your own overspending, this is your wake-up call. It's time to stop throwing money at your problems and start mastering the mechanics that actually support the life you want, so let's do this!  If you haven't yet signed up for my free weekly newsletter for online experts, The Digital CEO Weekly, you can sign up now and get it delivered straight to your inbox every Monday morning at www.jameswedmore.com/newsletter.  Hey there, Digital CEO! If you're loving this episode and you know this is your year to finally build, launch, or scale your digital business the right way — then I've got something for you. Business By Design, my signature program that gives you everything you need to design a leveraged, profitable digital product business, only opens once a year… If you want to be the FIRST notified when doors are open, you can get on the waitlist for BBD 2026 right now. That way, you'll be the first to know when we open enrollment again (and trust me, you do not want to miss it!). Head to www.businessbydesign.net/ and join the waitlist today! Snap a screenshot of the episode playing on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag us, @jameswedmore and @jenniwedmore. We'd love to hear what resonated with you the most from this episode and especially what you want covered in future ones!  In this episode you'll hear:  Why total revenue is a vanity metric and how to shift your focus to the "Operating Function" that actually keeps the lights on How to distinguish between "spending" and "investing" so you can identify the costs that actually put money back in your pocket The key reasons you should celebrate when your affiliate payouts and commissions skyrocket - and how they hedge your risk What's happening in the trap of "bleeding your margins" by over-delivering and why every digital product needs a strict fulfillment budget How to calculate your hourly worth and why paying someone to take tasks off your plate is the ultimate growth hack Why piecemealing your tech stack is costing you more in "bridge software" and broken systems than a single platform like Kajabi A warning to stop throwing $10k at freelance agencies when trying to outsource the marketing soul of your business The non-negotiable multiplier every employee must hit and why you don't need a local team until you're past $500k in revenue A step-by-step guide to the "90-day check-in" that catches subscription creep and keeps your machine running lean For full show notes and links, visit: www.mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/blog/800 

What if the fastest path to growth isn't another platform hack, but one relationship that changes your business trajectory? We unpack how a single connection—born from an Instagram tag and a short consult—clarified our niche, attracted more ideal clients, and inspired a move from trading time for money to building leveraged, scalable offers.We walk through the shift from lifestyle blogging to coaching therapists, and why service pros are primed for digital products like workshops and courses that return hours to their week. Along the way, we dig into the practical side of strategic networking: how to find energizing communities, why masterminds compound results, and what separates a productive group from a doom spiral fixated on algorithms. You'll hear simple, repeatable tactics to engage creators you admire, become a true superfan, and turn small interactions into long-term opportunities.If you've ever wondered how to pitch a podcast or collaboration without feeling salesy, we break down the value-first approach that hosts actually respond to. Make it about their audience, be specific about outcomes, and back it up with proof you can deliver. We also share a step-by-step plan to identify potential partners already in your orbit, suggest accountability relationships, and create momentum that outlasts any algorithm change. By the end, you'll have a clear blueprint to build relationships that drive referrals, sharpen your positioning, and help you create products that scale your impact.Ready to act on it today? Apply for a mastermind today!Read more HERE.Support the show

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In this episode, Brooke dives deep into the kind of confidence you can't fake, especially when life turns up the pressure. She unpacks why true confidence isn't built on performance, approval, or outcomes, but is instead rooted in unwavering faith and identity in God. Brooke shares personal stories and practical strategies for grounding yourself during seasons of stress, setbacks, and uncertainty, and explains how pressure simply reveals what your confidence is built on. With a mix of scriptural wisdom, powerful affirmations, and actionable advice, this episode will encourage you to anchor your confidence in truth, stay steady under pressure, and step boldly into the next level God is calling you to.   Dallas One Day Event Tickets: BrookeThomas.com/Dallas Timestamps: 

Welcome to the ThrivetimeShow.com Cleaning Business Podcast Series. During this 100 episode business coach podcast series Clay Clark teaches how you can achieve success in automotive repair, carpet cleaning, dog training, grooming, home building, home cleaning, home remodeling, manufacturing, medical, online sales, podcasting, photography, signage, skin care, and other industries. #CleaningBusinessPodcast   Where You Find Thousands of Clay Clark Client Success Stories?  https://www.thrivetimeshow.com/testimonials/    Breaking Down the 1,462% Growth of Stephanie Pipkin with Clay Clark: An EOFire Classic from 2022 - https://www.eofire.com/podcast/clayclark8/    Who is Clay Clark?  Clay Clark is the co-founder of five kids, the host of the 6X iTunes chart-topping ThrivetimeShow.com Podcast, the 2007 Oklahoma SBA Entrepreneur of the Year, the 2002 Tulsa Metro Chamber of Commerce Young Entrepreneur of the Year, an Amazon best-selling author, a singer / song-writer and the founder of several multi-million dollar businesses.  https://www.forbes.com/councils/forbescoachescouncil/people/clayclark/    Where Can You Learn More About Clay Clark? https://www.thrivetimeshow.com/need-business-coach/#coaching-about-founders    Where Can You Read Clay Clark's 40+ Books? https://www.amazon.com/stores/Clay-Clark/author/B004M6F5T4?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1767189818&sr=8-1&shoppingPortalEnabled=true    Where Can You Discover Clay Clark's Songs & Original Music?  https://open.spotify.com/album/2ZdE8VDS6PYQgdilQ1vWTP?si=Am65WUlIQba4OLbinBYo1g  

In this episode, Brooke uncovers the difference between confidence that crumbles under pressure and the kind you simply can't fake. She challenges listeners to consider how visibility tests real confidence, sharing her own journey of stepping out of hiding and into the light. Brooke offers wisdom on why so many capable women shrink back when called to be seen and encourages bold steps toward public visibility, not for applause but as an act of obedience. With faith-filled insight, she provides practical reflections and action steps for listeners ready to move past fear, activate their impact, and let their God-given light shine. Dallas One Day Event Tickets: BrookeThomas.com/Dallas Timestamps: 

What if the hours you add aren't the reason your business grows? We make the case that smart relationships beat raw hustle, then map a practical system for turning peers, mentors, creators, and event partners into compounding momentum. Starting with the network you already have, we break down how to lead with listening, spot complementary strengths, and make referrals that build trust on both sides. You will hear why a single podcast appearance can out-convert a dozen cold pitches and how to turn that visibility into warm, ongoing collaboration.We walk through four high-leverage relationship paths—peer networking, mentorship, strategic collaborations, and events—and show how each one brings a different kind of lift. Think coffee chats that create precise introductions, guest swaps that put you in front of a ready audience, and event invites that borrow credibility at scale. Along the way, we share niche examples, like when a therapist serving first responders should refer a police officer to a specialist, and how seemingly different fields can still share an overlapping audience that makes co-creation natural and profitable.To tie it together, we outline the structure of a curated mastermind that blends all four paths. With five to seven members, three meetings each month, two 90-day sprints, and monthly hot seats, you get accountability, targeted feedback, and a cross-pollination of skills—YouTube growth from one member, email monetization from another. The result is a clear path from conversation to outcome: fewer cold pitches, more warm invitations, and clients arriving pre-sold through trusted voices.If this resonates and you are ready to grow through relationships, apply to our mastermind today. Subscribe, share this episode with someone who needs a better networking playbook, and leave a review to tell us what collaboration you are planning next.Read more HERESupport the show

In this episode, Brooke Thomas reveals the five essential keys to leading with peace in your business, especially for high-capacity, faith-driven women. She challenges the myth that peace arrives only after pressure lifts, instead teaching that true peace is activated daily when Jesus is at the center. Through scripture, personal routines, and powerful mindset shifts, Brooke unpacks how peace replaces striving, increases your leadership capacity, and transforms pressure into purpose. Special guest Rachel Wortman shares her journey of overflowing peace while expanding her business and ministry, highlighting the irreplaceable value of community. Filled with practical tools, inspiration, and biblical encouragement, this episode empowers you to move forward in your calling with clarity, rest, and unstoppable momentum. Register for Momentum: https://brookethomas.com/momentum Timestamps: 

Welcome to the ThrivetimeShow.com Cleaning Business Podcast Series. During this 100 episode business coach podcast series Clay Clark teaches how you can achieve success in automotive repair, carpet cleaning, dog training, grooming, home building, home cleaning, home remodeling, manufacturing, medical, online sales, podcasting, photography, signage, skin care, and other industries. #CleaningBusinessPodcast   Where You Find Thousands of Clay Clark Client Success Stories?  https://www.thrivetimeshow.com/testimonials/    Breaking Down the 1,462% Growth of Stephanie Pipkin with Clay Clark: An EOFire Classic from 2022 - https://www.eofire.com/podcast/clayclark8/    Who is Clay Clark?  Clay Clark is the co-founder of five kids, the host of the 6X iTunes chart-topping ThrivetimeShow.com Podcast, the 2007 Oklahoma SBA Entrepreneur of the Year, the 2002 Tulsa Metro Chamber of Commerce Young Entrepreneur of the Year, an Amazon best-selling author, a singer / song-writer and the founder of several multi-million dollar businesses.  https://www.forbes.com/councils/forbescoachescouncil/people/clayclark/    Where Can You Learn More About Clay Clark? https://www.thrivetimeshow.com/need-business-coach/#coaching-about-founders    Where Can You Read Clay Clark's 40+ Books? https://www.amazon.com/stores/Clay-Clark/author/B004M6F5T4?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1767189818&sr=8-1&shoppingPortalEnabled=true    Where Can You Discover Clay Clark's Songs & Original Music?  https://open.spotify.com/album/2ZdE8VDS6PYQgdilQ1vWTP?si=Am65WUlIQba4OLbinBYo1g  

In this episode, Brooke Thomas delves into the often-overlooked challenge of protecting the vision that God has entrusted to us, especially as women leaders and entrepreneurs. She unpacks how vision doesn't typically disappear in loud, dramatic moments, but quietly gets lost through discouragement, distraction, delay, and isolation. Brooke shares her personal insights, biblical encouragement, and practical strategies for guarding your vision, staying anchored in faith, and resisting the temptation to give up during slow or unseen seasons. With a focus on community, active trust, and devoted prayer, Brooke equips listeners to stay awake to their calling and trust that God is not done until it's good. This episode will inspire you to reclaim clarity, nurture your momentum, and pursue your divine purpose with confidence and hope. Register for Momentum: https://brookethomas.com/momentum Timestamps: 

In this powerful episode, Brooke Thomas delves into the reality of facing attacks and resistance when stepping boldly into your calling. Drawing from her own journey and the stories of women she's mentored, Brooke unpacks the ways labels, setbacks, and challenges often point directly to the assignment God has placed on your life. She vulnerably shares how reframing negative labels, overcoming personal and generational obstacles, and embracing both motherhood and purpose has shaped her identity and mission. With encouragement to push past limiting beliefs, Brooke affirms that the very places you've felt most attacked may be where you're called to lead and make the greatest impact. This episode is an invitation to claim your voice, reject false limitations, and step confidently into who God created you to be—fully, authentically, and unapologetically. Activate What's Next Breakthrough Call: https://brookethomas.com/activate-whats-next/ Timestamps: 

In this episode, Brooke dives deep into the concept of vision, encouraging listeners to embrace a perspective rooted in faith and purpose. She shares insights from a two-hour vision workshop with her Live Out Loud Elite mastermind, highlighting the importance of reviewing your goals, building a blueprint for success, and surrounding yourself with a supportive community. Brooke draws inspiration from the biblical story of Joshua and Caleb, urging listeners to choose faith over fear and recognize how perspective can shape their destiny and legacy. Through real talk and practical encouragement, she emphasizes the significance of being intentional about what you consume, listening to God's truth, and stepping boldly into your God-given calling. This episode is designed to empower you to activate your impact, step into your promised land, and believe in the unique purpose God has placed inside you.   Timestamps: 

In this heartfelt end-of-year episode, Brooke is joined by her husband Brett for a powerful reflection on the milestones, challenges, and "only God" moments of 2025. Together, they share emotional stories from both their family life and the Live Out Loud community, including the release of Brooke's international bestselling book, deep personal healing, and the meaningful impact of their nonprofit initiatives. Through unscripted questions, the couple opens up about loss, breakthrough, gratitude, and the importance of faith through every season. Filled with genuine vulnerability, uplifting encouragement, and a closing prayer over listeners, this episode will inspire you to reflect on God's faithfulness in your own life as you prepare to step boldly into the new year. Timestamps: 

In this episode, Brooke welcomes luxury real estate leader and kingdom entrepreneur Katie Lober to discuss building generational wealth without compromising faith or integrity. Katie shares her inspiring journey of launching Kingdom Builders Construction and Capital, empowering others to invest and steward resources wisely. The conversation dives deep into the realities of creating wealth as a woman of faith, authentic leadership, and the power of disciplined daily habits—including the Fit for Jesus movement and Katie's transformative "Faith for 40" challenge. Candid stories of personal growth, marriage, surrender, and community offer listeners actionable steps for aligning business, health, and spirituality. Packed with practical advice and spiritual encouragement, this episode equips you to live out loud with purpose and impact.   Katie's mission is to transform lives through daily intimacy with Jesus, disciplined habits, identity restoration, and Kingdom-minded stewardship. She exists to awaken believers to who they are, strengthen them through consistent action, and empower them to build lives—and wealth—that glorify God. Join the Fit4Jesus Challenge STARTS JANUARY 5th- SOLD ON AMAZON NOW!!!! Get the journal and the 40 Day Bible Study for a deeper dive! http://www.faithfor40.com/ Access journals + Bible studies on Amazon- Romans etc. Connect for Kingdom Builders Capital investment opportunities- if you want your money making you money while you sleep tied by first position real estate assets connect with Katie  Follow Katie on social @katiekingdombuilders   Timestamps: 

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In this episode, Brooke shares four practical ways to make God your CEO, transforming how you lead and build your business. From meeting with God in the "boardroom before the inbox" to choosing surrender over control, Brooke teaches how daily discipline, prayer, and scripture can release pressure and bring peace. She encourages listeners to pray and believe for divine appointments and to trust confidently in God's favor and increase, rather than relying on personal striving or comparison. With real-life stories, actionable faith strategies, and a free resource to guide your journey, this episode is all about inviting God to lead every area of your business for immeasurable growth and breakthrough.   If you're ready to implement this with clear steps, daily prayers, and a simple morning agenda, download my free guide called "MAKE GOD YOUR CEO: THE STARTER GUIDE" Go to www.brookethomas.com/ceoguide  Use it tomorrow morning — and for the next thirty days — and just watch what happens.       Timestamps: 

In this episode, Brooke unpacks three powerful kingdom principles that unlock increase in both income and impact. Brooke addresses the common resistance women feel around money and reveals how provision is tied to purpose, emphasizing that God is the source and we are called to be wise stewards. She shares practical insights from scripture, including moving beyond maintenance to multiplication and building with legacy in mind rather than luxury. Through empowering examples, reflective questions, and faith-driven advice, Brooke inspires listeners to trust God's process, activate their gifts, and lead with excellence for generational influence. Tune in for actionable steps and encouragement to partner with God for lasting fruitfulness in business and life. If you want to strengthen your connection with God as you grow, I created a free resource to help you do just that.  It's called "30 Prayers for Expansion, Favor & Kingdom Impact." These are powerful, daily prayers to help you align your business with God's heart—so you can walk in clarity, peace, and supernatural favor as you lead. You can download it for free at brookethomas.com/30prayers     Timestamps: 

In this episode, Brooke shares a moving story of impact sparked by one simple "yes," highlighting how small acts of obedience can multiply and reach across the globe. Brooke welcomes a heartfelt message from Mandy, a listener in Australia whose journey of rebuilding her life and faith was powerfully supported by the Live Out Loud podcast. Through stories of transformation—including Mandy's and others—Brooke emphasizes that your voice and actions matter, encouraging listeners to step out boldly even in uncertainty. With prayers, encouragement, and the inspiring "Live Out Loud" song, this episode invites you to activate your faith, say yes to purpose, and watch how God moves through your story to bring hope, healing, and impact to others.   It's time to ACTIVATE what God's already placed in YOU. Realign your FAITH, VOICE, and VISION — and step into UNSHAKABLE IMPACT.  

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