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For many entrepreneurs, it is hard to maintain objectivity when dealing with the issues of their business because they are emotionally tied to their companies and what they do.In his coaching sessions and thanks to his experience, Justin Perkins helps entrepreneurs from falling into traps like this.Justin Perkins is the Founder of New Edge Advisors. He provides deep Executive Coaching conversations for those interested in understanding how the mind works to reach their goals more efficiently while enjoying the ride. Justin has worked in several different industries over the years, with a focus on organizations that benefit society, like Care2, where he worked for 14 years. Justin was also founder of Olomomo Nut Company, his last venture before starting New Edge Advisors.In this episode, we talk about Justin's journey of entrepreneurship, and his numerous endeavors, successes, and failures. Justin shared bits of his background and experiences with venture capital, his thinking process behind the decisions that led Olomomo to a challenging end, and the valuable lessons he gained from that experience . We also talk about how coaching helped him to understand himself better and how powerful it was for him to realize he could, thanks to his adventures, prevent other entrepreneurs from committing the same mistakes he made. Some Questions I Ask:I would love to just hear a bit of your background, what you're doing now and what your mission is (1:13)What made you want to start a company? (4:12)It sounds like, ultimately, you were really the one doing the fundraising, and you were the one people were investing in, is that fair to say? (16:23)How did you think about the possibility of chasing after positive cash flow versus top-line sales goals? (25:20)How do you help entrepreneurs navigate their emotional attachment to their companies? (45:19)In This Episode, You Will Learn:A bit of Justin's entrepreneurial spirit origins ( 6:21)Justin's first experiences with money-raising and how quick the cash he gathered evaporated (11:27)Investment is intimate. Some lessons learned about investments and relationships (15:36)Entrepreneurs must have the ability to suspend reality (30:19)How the world of coaching changed Justin perspective (38:34)Resources:New Edge Advisors websiteBook: Jim Paul - What I Learned Losing a Million DollarsBook: Paulo Coelho - The AlchemistBook: Yuval Noah Harari - Sapiens: A Brief History of HumankindConnect with Justin:LinkedInE-mail: justin@newedgeadvisors.com Important info: What Didn't Kill You - InstagramWhat Didn't Kill You - LinkedInWhat Didn't Kill You - WebsiteWhat Didn't Kill You - E-mail ©️ 2021 Michael Silverman. All rights reserved. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mike McCabe spent his early teen years up to his 20s around CAD-CAM and tooling work, removing heavy aluminum parts and replacing them with carbon fiber in his first full-time job. Always a hands-on person, he was building homes through his college years while skiing professionally in Freeride Competitions. So he knows a thing or two about hard work...and breaking skis.Mike McCabe is the co-founder, CEO, and Master Builder of Folsom Custom Skis. Turns out that jumping off cliffs in Freeride Competitions for many years while weighing in at 6'2" and 200lbs results in lots of broken skis. This lead Mike on a journey to create hand-built, innovative, and exceptionally durable customized skis that can work for the hardest skiing pro or the most casual skier. Folsom is now one of only two companies in the US that creates a truly custom ski in which every component is hand made and the raw materials sourced internally. In this episode, we had an inspiring conversation about Mike's journey into entrepreneurship, his business model, and how it is for a small organization to put its foot through the door in such a competitive industry. We also talked about his company's principles on how they operate and its unique approach to business that lead him through . Finally, Mike shared the incredible story of how his company had to pivot during COVID and how hard it was for him to be on the verge of losing his company. Some Questions I Ask:We'd love to hear how you got into the ski products business. (1:52)When you started making skis, did you know immediately, like, this is what I want to do? (8:02)How did the improvements you made in the skis translated to the maybe average or even higher-end ski demographic? (13:17)You mentioned running lean. How did you develop the principles for operating that way? (24:10)Does the seasonality of your business ever make you want to think about expanding into summer sports? (35:47)In This Episode, You Will Learn:How Mike decided to focus on the product side of skiing (7:16)Quality over quantity approach. Mike's business model and its possibilities (11:15)How hard it was for Folsom Skis to get into the market (17:23)Reinventing the wheel once a year. Mike's constant effort in rebuilding their system and making it more effective (34:48)An emergency pivot. How did Mike's company adjust to the new reality during the pandemic (37:21)Resources:Folsom Custom Skis websiteFolsom Custom Skis InstagramConnect with Mike:LinkedInEmail: mike@folsomskis.com Let's connect:What Didn't Kill You - InstagramWhat Didn't Kill You - LinkedInWhat Didn't Kill You - WebsiteWhat Didn't Kill You - E-mail ©️ 2021 Michael Silverman. All rights reserved. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Having massive financial success and driving a Bentley a couple of years after graduating from college can be a little confusing without the proper guidance. Douglas Raggio was doing great the first six years after college. Jumping from helicopters to boats every weekend and spending recklessly, he felt he would make that amount of money for a long time. But that is not what happened. Business went wrong. He traveled without scales from living a luxurious life into a humbling experience that led to almost a decade of a painful and self-destructive existence. Today, I'm joined by Douglas Raggio - a serial entrepreneur, a Food & Beverage Investor, and Founder. Douglas is the Founder of Pass The Honey and Bias & Blind Spots. He is also a Forbes Contributor, Steering Committee Member at Naturally San Diego, an Advisor at SOS Hydration Inc, and a Member & Advisor at COMMON LLC. In this episode, we talk about Douglas' journey from having it all to being in debt, to finding success again. He shared what he felt going through the most challenging times of his life and how the myopic perspective of focusing on making it to the next day made it harder to get out of that place. He also talked about the close call that awoke him from almost ten years of a destructive and hopeless lifestyle. We also talked about his new life as a food company owner, the paralyzing decisions, and his new purpose-driven life. Tune in to learn a lot about life and a lot about honey business!Some Questions I Ask:I'd love to start by asking you a bit of your background before becoming an entrepreneur and investor in CPG (1:15)You mentioned your childhood. How did your childhood experience play into your professional and adult life later on? (9:41)It seems like you've gained a tremendous amount of perspective. What kind of work have you put in to get that perspective, if any? (16:42)How have your experiences and your hardships contributed to the entrepreneur and advisor that you are today? (19:04)What's that feel like to have this incredible sort of drive with this one goal versus spending a lot of time, as you described, rudderless? (39:28)In This Episode, You Will Learn:Fueling the ego. Living a luxury life (3:09)How things from our childhood can stick with us (10:30)A close call that changed everything (12:46)What kind of financial advisor Douglas became after his experiences (19:10)Finding a new purpose in the purest, unadulterated honey (24:01)How it feels to come from rock-bottom to general peace (39:47)Resources:Pass The Honey websitePass The Honey InstagramPass The Honey FacebookConnect with Douglas:LinkedInLet's connect:What Didn't Kill You - InstagramWhat Didn't Kill You - LinkedInWhat Didn't Kill You - WebsiteWhat Didn't Kill You - E-mail ©️ 2021 Michael Silverman. All rights reserved. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today, I'm joined by Jason Mendelson, retired partner of world renowned venture capital firm, Foundry Group, and current Executive-in-Residence with the Colorado Attorney General's Office. In addition to his many successes as a VC over 20 years, Jason is a startup founder, attorney, professor, author, and musician. He's also a lifelong learner, teacher, and incredible human being who spends so much time giving back to society. Jason is also known by his musical alter ego Jace Allen on Spotify - be sure to check him out via the links below!In this episode, we discuss Jason's journey from a tough childhood growing up in Detroit with music as his outlet to becoming an attorney, entrepreneur, venture capitalist and all around creator. He shares his experiences from personal and professional challenging moments, the lessons learned, and the wisdom acquired. We talked about how it is to deal with the constant reminder of frustration and the role of education in the investment business. He spoke openly about his victories and defeats, the epiphany that would change his life at age 40, and his first love, music. To learn more about Jason's journey of discoveries, awakenings, and relentlessly seeking fulfillment, tune in to Episode 22 of What Didn't Kill You.Some Questions I Ask:Over 300 companies funded many billions of dollars raised by Foundry Group. You are recently retired, but I would love to understand the backstory on how you guys got started? (1:14)Do you recall any notable failures or missteps? And how that shaped the foundry group mentality or investing ethos? (11:17)When you think about betting on people, I imagine it's a complex mental model to develop. What do you think about that? How do you evaluate initially? (15:40)How would you encourage your students to appreciate the difference between learning something in a textbook versus going out in the world and starting to apply it? (27:04)What does music do for you that your previous professional pursuits have not? (36:10)In This Episode, You Will Learn:From an investor perspective, if you believe in the CEO, there are still things to do even if a company is not working (11:59)When time passes, we learn to trust all of our senses when it comes to choosing the right people to invest in (16:14)There is more data available about how to run a company than on how to be a good investor (27:17)The only way to deal with egos in the VC business (30:56)The benefits of taking more risks in life (54:37)Resources:Jace Allen MusicPissed off At You (Official Video) by Jace AllenBook: Jason Mendelson, Brad Feld - Venture Deals: Be Smarter Than Your Lawyer and Venture CapitalistBook: David Epstein - Range: How Generalists Triumph in a Specialized WorldSpotify - Jace AllenConnect with Jason:LinkedInTwitterFacebookSpotifyLet's connect:What Didn't Kill You - InstagramWhat Didn't Kill You - LinkedInWhat Didn't Kill You - WebsiteWhat Didn't Kill You - E-mail©️ 2021 Michael Silverman. All rights reserved. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Helium CEO Amir Haleem joins to discuss future work on validators and light hotspots, which together form the future of the Helium blockchain and hotspot infrastructure.00:00 - Start05:12 - What Didn't Make It On The Roadmap07:48 - Hiring More Engineers?09:34 - Helium's Layer 1 Blockchain11:35 - Roadmap: Validators20:54 - Roadmap: Light HotspotsMore episodes of The Hotspot are available on your favorite podcast app: https://plinkhq.com/i/1524379293Resources:Learn more about Helium: https://www.helium.com/Follow me: https://twitter.com/rawrmaanFollow Amir: https://twitter.com/amirhaleemFollow Helium: https://twitter.com/heliumIntro song: Lakey Inspired - Arcade

Having a respectable job title and making good money out of it, living in a cozy apartment in a cool and upcoming part of town, driving a luxury vehicle, and wearing fine clothes would sound like graduating from a great university and getting an MBA paid off. For most people, that would sound like a successful life, and they might be right. But when my guest got there, she looked around didn't like what she saw. So took the leap into a totally different pursuit! Today's guest is Lauren Gibbs, Olympic Medalist, Bobsled World Champion, Corporate Speaker, and Director of Internal Sales at Parity. Lauren has a Bachelor's Degree in Public & Private Sector Organizations, Business, Entrepreneurship from Brown University and an Executive MBA from Pepperdine University. She won the Olympic silver medal in Bobsled in South Korea in 2018 and the 2020 International Bobsleigh and Skeleton Federation World Championship in Germany. In this episode, Lauren shared the story of why she decided to abandon a comfortable life and an excellent corporate job to become an elite athlete. We talked about succeeding in life, ticking all the boxes of society's expectations and personal realization. She also spoke about how hard it was to become an Olympian, her fears, frustrations, and how it was for her, who hates losing more than enjoys winning, committing to something regardless of winning, tying, or losing.To learn more about Lauren's journey of sacrifice, dedication, discipline, and chase for happiness and fulfillment, tune in to Episode 21 of What Didn't Kill You.Some Questions I Ask:How did you arrive at the Team USA Bobsled team? And what brought you there? (0:47)Did you face a lot of friction or pushback from your circle when you sort of made these life choices? (5:22)You've been around the world competing, and you've actually won a World Championship, haven't you? (9:58)What's next in the Olympic journey? Are you focused on winning another one? (26:40)Did you start public speaking before that TEDx talk and before bobsled, or they started together? (41:21)In This Episode, You Will Learn:When climbing the corporate ladder is not good enough (1:55)Finding something worthy of leaving behind a comforting life (4:26)There are only two gold medals for ten of the most talented, hard-working, deserving women. (10:42)About training and preparation for competition, worrying about what others are doing won't affect what they're doing, neither what we are doing (18:55)Taking action, even with smalls things, in the direction we want to go is crucial (22:01)Resources:From Boardroom to Bobsled: The Courage to Become an Olympian | Lauren Gibbs | TEDxPasadenaBook: David Epstein - Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World Connect with Lauren:LinkedInInstagramLet's connect:What Didn't Kill You - InstagramWhat Didn't Kill You - LinkedInWhat Didn't Kill You - WebsiteWhat Didn't Kill You - E-mail©️ 2021 Michael Silverman. All rights reserved. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Last episode, I was graced by an incredible discussion with JIllion Potter. Today, I'm joined by her incredible wife, Carol Fabrizio, Chief Communications and Marketing Officer at the USA Gymnastics Team, Leadership Coach, and Changemaker. Carol has a Bachelor's Degree in International Relations from the University of Southern California and a Juris Doctor's degree from USC Gould School of Law. We share an affinity for that school as it is also my alma mater. Besides being a Certified Professional Coach, Carol previously spent 9 years at Vail Resorts, ultimately rising to the level of VP, Communications and Marketing Operations.In this episode, we had an enlightening conversation about Carol's professional and personal challenges, achievements, lessons learned, and evolution. Everything from what it's like to watch one's spouse go through chemotherapy to navigating the challenging but rewarding professional experience she has taken on with USA Gymnastics. She shared her experiences performing at the highest level in top companies, her vision on what communication and marketing used to be, what it is about now, and what we can expect to be in the future. We also talked about how the pandemic affected the athletic community and the benefits and disadvantages of moving the Olympic Games to 2021 from both the athletes and communication department perspectives. To learn more about leadership, personal growth, resilience, and self-compassion, tune in to Episode 20 of What Didn't Kill You.Some Questions I Ask:The USA Gymnastics Team had tremendous success on the field. But the organizational and cultural aspects needed to change. How do you think about balancing continued success with making these shifts? (6:00)How does the business of gymnastics and specifically USA Gymnastics get affected by something like the Olympics moving? (10:03)What were some of the biggest leadership lessons you learned in that role that you take into your current one? (23:33)How do you walk away from any situation satisfied with I'm doing enough, executing things correctly, showing up every day the way I want to? (29:08)How do you go about doing your job at a high level when your spouse faces serious health issues? (40:36)In This Episode, You Will Learn:Creating a healthy work environment where people can speak without fear of being punished in any way (4:45)How the pandemic affected the USA Gymnastics team and the athlete community in general (7:37)What communication and marketing used to be vs. what is about now (16:46)Feedback is not about true or false; it is a data point that helps us to be more strategic on how to interact with people (25:44)How being aware of our feelings can help us (39:17)Connect with Carol:LinkedInLet's connect:What Didn't Kill You - InstagramWhat Didn't Kill You - LinkedInWhat Didn't Kill You - WebsiteWhat Didn't Kill You - E-mail ©️ 2021 Michael Silverman. All rights reserved. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Joining me today is Jillion Potter, olympian, cancer survivor, mom, and now executive at EY. We had a fantastic conversation about her journey into becoming a member of the American Rugby team, participating in two World Championships, and becoming a Team USA member in the Rio 2016 Olympics after defeating cancer for the second time. Jill shares so much great wisdom, including how we can help ourselves in times of adversity and remembering that we always have a choice about how to respond.In this episode, Jillion and I take a walk through her life experiences and what she could take from them to grow and become stronger. She explained how a rare accident during her early years in rugby helped her deal with cancer diagnose many years later. We talked about the importance of embracing uncertainty, self-compassion, and not getting hung up on the outcome. Jill is the epitome of strength and grace while facing incredible odds and I'm honored to have had her on the show!To learn more about Jillion's fantastic story of bravery, resilience, and determination, tune in to Episode 19 of What Didn't Kill You.Some Questions I Ask:I'd love to start out by asking you how did you become an Olympian? (1:20)When you broke your neck, was that the first major challenge you had to overcome and return to the sport? (7:19)When in your athletic journey did the cancer diagnosis initially come? (10:07)And so, you start going through chemo; how far out is this goal of being at the Olympics? (18:00)What was the reception from the International Rugby community with you there (after defeating cancer)? (28:24)In This Episode, You Will Learn:A rugby accident that helped to deal with more severe problems years later (3:51)A poor judgment that could have led to a catastrophe (10:35)You have to be at your best when things are at their worst (15:29)Focusing on the things we can control (17:21)How amazingly supportive the rugby community can be (19:30)The power of embracing uncertainty and accepting impermanence (35:39)Connect with Jillion:LinkedInInstagramFacebookTwitterLet's connect:What Didn't Kill You - InstagramWhat Didn't Kill You - LinkedInWhat Didn't Kill You - WebsiteWhat Didn't Kill You - E-mail©️ 2021 Michael Silverman. All rights reserved. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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Sometimes life hits us so hard that our minds struggle to assimilate and understand what we are going through at that moment. Sometimes going through these periods, while unimaginably painful, can be an incredible catalyst for growth and understanding.I've decided to do a solo episode for today's podcast to talk about one of the worst moments in my life, my little sister's death.In this episode, I share my deepest fears and the mix of emotions and reactions I experienced from the moment I received this terrible news until several days after the reception and how it affected and changed my life. I also talk about how sharing our emotions connects us with people and how feeling gigantic amounts of pain can let us know the amount of love and joy we can experience. In this show, I try to ask people about their challenges overcome, so it's only fair that I share more about my journey through the most painful thing that's ever happened to me. To learn more about my story, how it can help you, and so much more, tune in to Episode 18 of What Didn't Kill You.In This Episode, You Will Learn:How I dealt with one of the worst moments of my life (5:20)The difference between an intellectual understanding of the pain and experiencing it (10:40)How sharing our emotions and being vulnerable connects us with people (19:30)The articulate mind disarticulated (25:00)Discovering a different level of emotional and rational connection with people (30:40)How hard it is to divorce ourselves from particular identities (40:40)Resources:Book: Man's Search for Meaning - Viktor E. FranklLet's connect:What Didn't Kill You - InstagramWhat Didn't Kill You - LinkedInWhat Didn't Kill You - WebsiteWhat Didn't Kill You - E-mail ©️ 2020 Michael Silverman. All rights reserved. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

DOCUMENTATION AND ADDITIONAL READING PART 1 (0:0 - 11:50): ────────────────── How Big of a Moral Issue Is Marijuana? How Has Legalized Marijuana Affected Canada and the United States? NEW YORK TIMES (IAN AUSTEN) 2 Years After Legalizing Cannabis, Has Canada Kept Its Promises? PART 2 (11:51 - 20:7): ────────────────── How Does Moral Change Happen in America? The Legalization of Cannabis Is an Enlightening Test Case WALL STREET JOURNAL (CAROL RYAN) Cannabis Companies Are Ready to Roll ASSOCIATED PRESS (BOB CHRISTIE AND SUMAN NAISHADHAM) Arizona, 15th state with legal pot, sees recreational sales PART 3 (20:8 - 26:30): ────────────────── Big Worldview Significance in What Didn’t Happen Yesterday: Baseball Writers Fail to Elect Any New Players into Hall of Fame Due to Issues of Character NEW YORK TIMES (TYLER KEPNER) Once Again, the Hall of Fame Says No to Schilling, Bonds and Clemens WALL STREET JOURNAL (JARED DIAMOND) Baseball’s Hall of Fame Vote Becomes a Test of ‘Character Clause’

We’ve talked in previous episodes about the need to be our true selves in all aspects of our business lives. But how bold are we when it really comes down to it? My guest today is Lisa Princic, a business strategist who’s passionate about business and personal growth.  She has recently found her niche as a membership growth strategist, where she helps business owners leverage the power of the now popular membership model by defining and communicating their unique value proposition.  Lisa is one of our concierge clients and host of the Scaling Deep podcast.  Topics covered include: Risk and boldness, and how they relate differently to entrepreneurs and businesses The value of starting small in order to serve a specific audience Lisa’s transition from working as a business coach to niching down as a Membership Strategist The need to define and articulate your unique value proposition - and the benefits which follow from consistently being your authentic self The kind of pitches that Lisa responds to for the Scaling Deep podcast Lisa’s upcoming Profitable Membership Summit (February 23-26, 2021) Resources mentioned in this episode: Get your free downloadable version of Angie's roadmap for podcast pitching success to be notified when the Go Pitch Yourself program reopens Book a discovery call to see if Angie can support YOUR visibility needs Follow Angie on Instagram - and submit your screenshots when you're ready to Go Pitch Yourself Get more info at Angie's website including details of the Go Pitch Yourself program  Visit ScalingDeep.com Listen to Lisa’s Scaling Deep podcast Get on the waitlist for the Profitable Membership Summit Find Lisa on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn Listen to Angie on Episode 63 of the Scaling Deep podcast - How to perfectly pitch yourself with podcast visibility strategist Angie Trueblood Listen to Episode 72 of Brandi Mowles’ Serve Scale Soar podcast - November Income Report and My Exciting Announcement! Listen to Episode 201 of the Speaking Your Brand podcast - Year in Review: What Worked, What Didn’t, What’s Next with Carol Cox and Diane Diaz  Now it’s time for you to get out there and Go Pitch Yourself! Be sure to screenshot this episode and tag me on Instagram @angie_trueblood and let me know that you are ready to #gopitchyourself! I’ll add your post to my story and help you spread the word!  Can’t wait to connect again! Feel like you need a little support in getting started pitching yourself? >>> Get a free downloadable version of my roadmap for podcast pitching success   Subscribe & Review in Apple Podcasts Are you subscribed to the podcast? If not, I’d love for you to do that today so you don’t miss ANY episodes. Click here to subscribe via Apple Podcasts! And, if you are SUPER pumped about the show, I would be so thankful if you would pop over to Apple Podcasts and leave a review. Crazy enough, reviews help other folks find my podcast and they help me get a real sense of what you love about the show. Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favorite part of the podcast is. Much love, friend. Special thanks to Steve Woodward at PodcastingEditor.com for handling all the behind-the-scenes tech pieces of production.

Jawad Ahsan, author of What They Didn't Tell Me: How To Be A Resilient Leader and Build Teams You Can Trust, had me at the title of his book. I really wanted to know: What Didn't They Tell You?Listen for:Jawad's definition of his North Star and why he strongly believes you should find yours.What are "uncoachable traits" and how does he build teams around those traits?His experiences at GE, and other career experiences that shaped his career. His thoughts on diversity.How his team stuck with him through some really difficult times at his present company axon.comWhy you should hire people you trust, no matter what it costs.Learn more about Jawad at jawadahsan.com. You can also find him on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jawadahsan Thank you for listening to this edition of the Business Builders Show with Marty Wolff, which is a production of businessbuildersmedia.com. If you are an entrepreneur or business person who wants to have your voice heard, contact us at businessbuildersmedia.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Join me on the second part of my interview with Adam Edelman - a long-time entrepreneur, business operator, investor, and personal mentor of mine. If you haven't heard the previous episode, I encourage you to go back and listen to it here. In this episode, we discuss some of the most important traits an entrepreneur should have, the role family and friends play in the business world - and whether or not to create partnerships with them - as well as why it's beneficial for new entrepreneurs to surround themselves with people that share their experience rather than their advice. Being an entrepreneur requires facing challenges that you don't always expect - and to survive and thrive in this world you need a certain mindset and a desire to follow your passions. Tune in to the conclusion and find out how Adam followed his passions to become the businessman and person he is today. To learn more about these topics and so much more, tune in to Episode 17 of What Didn't Kill You.Some Questions I Ask:Can you talk about how you returned to your passion in the content creation area? (10:01)Where does the name ‘Boulder Heavy Industries' come from? (25:20)What role did relationships play in the progress to your success? And how do you nurture them? (30:18)How did you navigate the effects COVID-19 had on your business? (39:25)Do you have advice or recommendations for fresh entrepreneurs on how to embrace the hard stuff? (47:00) In This Episode, You Will Learn:The role Adam's heritage played in achieving his success. (01:31)Questions you need to ask yourself to live a life aligned with your expectations. (07:04)The two takeaways Adam learned from being an entrepreneur. (20:07)How Boulder Heavy Industries helps other companies. (29:01)Adam's view on creating business partnerships with family & friends. (34:30)Why it's important to approach anything like you've got nothing to lose. (51:19)Connect With Adam Edelman:LinkedInWebsite - Boulder Heavy IndustriesResources:What Didn't Kill You - Episode 16 - Stories of Entrepreneurship and Growth from the Fascinating Life of Adam Edelman - Part 1Let's Connect!What Didn't Kill You - InstagramWhat Didn't Kill You - LinkedInWhat Didn't Kill You - WebsiteWhat Didn't Kill You - E-mail See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

How did your 2020 shape up in regards to your business? Today I’m going to recap what 2020 looked like for my business, and I hope this gives you a glimpse of what a business can look like. I also want to model something for you that you can use in your business, called the reflection framework.   Reflection Framework Take out a piece of paper, and draw a big “t” so you have 4 quadrants on your paper.  Now label: Top left as “Working” Top right as “Not Working” Bottom left as “Missing” Bottom right as “Confusing”   I use this simple framework all of the time. I'm going to use it today to reflect on 2020, but I have used this exact framework for masterminds that I have facilitated, performance reviews, 1-to-1’s, and team meetings. It gives you the ability to collect a lot of info and gives structure to the conversation. It also serves as a documentation piece that you can look back on year to year.   What Worked? This has been an incredible year. When we started I had 4 different products I was selling. I had been feeling the urge to niche down and understand where my greatest value was. By niching down, I could give more of myself by serving 1 audience. This completely changed the trajectory of the success of The Ops Authority. I am so grateful I had mentors encouraging me and helping me see where my potential was, because what was stopping me from niching down was scarcity.    If you feel like you have a knack for operations and are interested in becoming a Director of Operations (DOO), join us for our first round in our upcoming Director of Operations Certification Program in 2021.   Mentorship I have spent thousands of dollars on different mentors, programs, and masterminds over the years, and this year I decided to go big with a next-level mentor. I joined the Unstoppable Entrepreneur with Kelly Roach. I joined the first weekend of March before COVID-19 hit, and I remember thinking about how our economy was shifting in a really rapid way, so I needed to put my money where my mouth was to level up. I found a program that I will be in for a very long time to come. It was a mindset shift for me, and I have been blessed for Kelly’s mentorship, her supportive team and the peers in the group. The Live Launch Model I started to use this program that Kelly teaches. I started to pay attention to what she was doing and applied it to make my content work for me. My team and I worked to create my live launch The Scope Creep Solution. It is a topic that stands the test of time, and allows me to show up as myself and teach something I’m excited about.    Expanding my team I decided to expand my team by bringing in qualified expert coaches into my program, which has completely upleveled the experience that my students have. They have allowed me to see an even greater vision than I did in 2020. We can now handle 2-3 cohorts of DOOs at one time.  My team I want to give a massive shout out to my Director of Marketing, Esther Littlefield who is such an incredible support. She is the person I trust in the strategic department of marketing. It has taken a big load off of me, so I can show up as the lead coach.   We have been able to expand our hiring services big time. Diana Neff has joined us as our lead hiring manager, as well as Yolanda Rumpf. They are both DOOs and have strong competencies in hiring.    Abby Herman has supported us in the content strategy area to make sure everything is streamlined, and Holly Cain with Prosper Collective has helped take our finances to the next level.    Intellectual Property I have developed more intellectual property which means we have more content to share with those of you who choose to trust us and learn with us.    Podcast Growth The dedication to this podcast has paid off!   Referrals We put a lot of hard work into our marketing efforts, but I’m never upset about referrals! We have been really grateful for strong referrals.    “Being reputable has made it very easy to expand our business through referrals.” What Didn’t Work? Technology Our tech stack is going to be shifting in 2021. Our current stack includes Samcart, Clickfunnels, Thinkific, and Convertkit. I have hesitancy about each one of these, and we will be exploring our options.   Meetups I am a people person, and without conferences and meetups this year I’ve been a little heartbroken, and have felt somewhat isolated. I miss the networking and having some time away to focus narrowly on my business.    Website content Since I have decided to niche down, we have some work to do to make the site match the messaging for our niche audience.    What was missing? An Operations Coordinator We will be onboarding our 1st employee, Alex in January 2021. She will be able to fill in some of the gaps, where some of my other team members have been graciously filling in.    More hiring managers We were so booked that we had to turn away business later in the year, so we are looking forward to hiring a few more people since our processes are so dialed in.    Content in The DOO Certification Program We have been anxious to re-record the content for the DOO Certification Program. I’m ready to share new wisdom that I’ve gained over the last few years and I want to add some relevant examples. We have also hired an instructional designer who looks at how to piece together content so it flows better, how to be more inclusive to various learning styles, and the visuals and graphics that support the frameworks I teach on. Accreditation One of the first things I did when I created the DOO Certification Program was to look at how to get this program accredited. One of the pieces of advice I got was to have a good sample size. When you have enough feedback you have a more solid product. Right now we have 141 certified DOOs, and we are actively in conversations with some really exciting organizations to discuss accreditation.   “Whatever we can do to increase the impact, opportunity and income for natural born operators… I am here for it!”    Balance Personally, when the pandemic became serious, I was really fearful of how it was going to impact my business, which led me to overcompensate for the lack of control and steadiness that I didn’t feel.   What was confusing? Whatever you write in this section, you need a strategy around it to address it. I leveraged people around me to help me with the confusing parts.   Mindset I can be headstrong when it comes to abstract thoughts because I’m such an action-oriented logical, methodical person, so sometimes I don’t think I have mindset issues. My mindset is very different now than it was at the beginning of the year and I attribute that to my mentors and friends. I also learn so much from my own people; from the gals who come through this program who allow me to step up. By coaching their mindset gaps, mine has gotten stronger.   “This is my year of transition, from baby business to big-girl business.”   Financial Transition There has been quite a bit of growth this year, and I needed some strategies on how to handle that. We have been able to reinvest money back into the business and I’ve been able to leverage experts to help me in this area.   Video Show I take slow action, but I’ve been thinking of starting a video show. It’s still not crystal clear.   Pinterest Strategy Kate Ahl is a dear friend who runs Simple Pin, a Pinterest management company. She did a podcast with me where she did live coaching on my Pinterest strategy. I want to take Kate's thoughts and feedback and crystallize it in 2021.    I hope you have found this helpful and found some good nuggets that will help get your wheels turning as it relates to your own business! Weekly Ops Activity Create your own reflection framework for your business in 2020. Then come on over to the FB group and share with us what has worked for your business this year.    Previous Episodes Mentioned Episode 23: How To Reflect On Your Accomplishments   Other Ways to Connect with Me: Website Private Facebook Community Facebook Page Instagram This episode was first published at theopsauthority.com/podcast/77.

My fascinating guest today is a long time entrepreneur, business operator, investor, and mentor of mine, Adam Edelman, who has generously offered his time to chat about his diverse history within digital media, content production, distribution, and marketing industries. Adam spent a notable portion of his early career working in International Markets with DirectTV and has a strong familial connection to the film and television world. Adam has leveraged his expertise to produce and operate a number of businesses, starting with his "dot.bomb" in the early days of the .com bubble.We discuss his journey to running what is now a successful digital marketing firm, Boulder Heavy Industries, what led him to pursuing more creative endeavors later in his career, what the collapse of his enterprises taught him about resilience and communication, as well as life. To hear more, tune in to Episode 14 of What Didn't Kill You!Some Questions I Ask:How did you become an entrepreneur? (2:02)Had your team developed any traction in the initial stages of your startup? (20:11)Is ‘being your own visionary' something that's a gut feeling for you? (40:28)How have you addressed the internal issues within your company aside from looking at your profits and losses? (42:16)Was it a long process for you to let go of your own professional baggage? (53:10)Could you share what your time in Iraq was like? (54:41)In This Episode You Will Learn:Adam's connection to the film and television industry (4:32)Adam's early experience working in International and Satellite TV (5:58)What Adam's involvement with the aircraft company, Hughes, taught him about his entrepreneurial skills and interest in digital media (8:57)The initial e-commerce pitch Adam and his friends worked on at the Harvard Business Plan Competition (11:49)How Adam and his college friends created their first startup together (18:41)Why the fall of Adam's first major company was a necessary life lesson (24:19)Why Adam needed the creative freedom to pursue screenwriting after taking a break from the corporate world (28:02)Why Adam chose to go back into business with his startup colleagues (32:04)Why the pitfalls Adam experienced at IMM gave him the space to establish himself as an entrepreneur (37:50)Let's Connect!What Didn't Kill You - InstagramWhat Didn't Kill You - LinkedInWhat Didn't Kill You - WebsiteWhat Didn't Kill You - E-mailConnect With Adam Edelman:LinkedInWebsite - Boulder Heavy Industries See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As we bring 2020 to a close, I’m sharing the details on all of the things that worked and didn’t work in my business and life amidst the pandemic.All of my businesses experienced very different moves in 2020. One business flatlined, one business quadrupled in sales, and another business started at zero. On a personal level, I was able to appreciate slowing down, creating new routines, and avoid things I didn’t enjoy.Ready to get the inside scoop on the success and failures of 2020, let’s dive in!Sitting in Our New Home (2:27)What Worked in 2020 (4:00)What Worked in 2020: Professional Brand (4:15)Community Virtual Events: Chasing the Bright Side Conference, Write the Dang Book Conference, and Book Pop WorkshopTexting via Community Application: 704-228-9495Pay What You Can Model for Chasing the Bright Side Virtual ConferenceIntroducing Masks at Headbands of HopeWhat Worked in 2020: Personally (10:50)Not Traveling on PlanesHalf-Caf CoffeeFacetime & Zooming PeopleWhat Didn’t Work in 2020 (14:49)What Didn’t Worked in 2020: Professional Brand (15:30)High Ticket Offerings Were Harder to SellIn-Person Speaking EngagementsPressWhat Didn’t Worked in 2020: Personally (18:40)Hand LetteringTikTokReading Big BooksOne Liner: Your value doesn’t come from one thing you do. You are the sum of all the things you do. (20:50)Use the code POD at Brightpages.com for 20% off the annual plan!LinksMicro Course: How to Host Your Own Online EventsHeadbands of HopeYou 2.0Review the transcript at businessonthebrightside.com. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Our guest today, Tripp, Gebhard, has extensive personal and professional experience navigating the challenges of wealth & addiction. Growing up wealthy doesn't always correlate with growing up happy. While generational wealth may seem like a fun free pass to postpone a career or not pursue an education, there are countless problems that can arise within family relationships due to the wealth. Alcoholism & Addiction, lack of purpose, and getting tied up with "status games" can all be detrimental to one's quality of life. Tripp's experiences with these issues lead him on a path of helping others through these issues. Tripp and I discuss growing up in a wealthy family, his journey to sobriety, and what he has applied from his own experience to his clients in his role as managing partner at PWM Planning. We also dive into Tripp's role as the leader of the family, what he has learned from his son, and what he recommends to address a family addiction problem. These experiences have empowered Tripp with an ideal background to help his clients navigate these issues and build plans for the families that work for them and their unique circumstances.To hear more about Tripp's experience and his unique experience, tune in to Episode 15 of What Didn't Kill You!Some Questions I Ask How did you get started in the wealth management industry? (1:30)How did growing up around wealth and addiction drive you to your own path? (16:03)In your clientele are you typically dealing with initial wealth creators or some generation after that? (34:11)How do you coach people to finding purpose when much of their needs are taken care of? (39:06)How do you recommend addressing an addiction problem with a family member? (48:05)In This Episode You Will Learn Tripp's perspective growing up in a wealthy family (3:21)About Tripp's relationship with alcohol (9:32)How Tripp understands his client's generational patterns (27:20)That you have to want to break a pattern in order to break it (35:54)What Tripp has learned from his son (41:45)Connect with Tripp LinkedIn PWM Planning - Tripp's Biography Let's Connect!What Didn't Kill You - InstagramWhat Didn't Kill You - LinkedInWhat Didn't Kill You - WebsiteWhat Didn't Kill You - E-mail ©️ 2020 Michael Silverman. All rights reserved. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

DescriptionThis week the guys start a 3 part review of 2020 by discussing what hasn’t worked as the year comes to a close. Tyler forgets to “knock on wood”, James is a “blue headed octopus”, Garret threatens to bring out a pillow”y” bulldozer, and Darin takes full credit for the finance department.  All of that and an Apple Watch discussion.Show Notes00:00:00 - Pre ShowPoo, Candles, and Mouse Farts. (What are things that happen when James wonders before the show?)00:02:15 - Show Start00:02:27 - Follow-Ups - Review of S01E05 (the second episode we’ll never speak of again)Darin’s GigglesSelf-rated as the BEST giggle on “radio”“Pure Face-hole Joy”EOS PoliceNo meeting needed - use the right terms please00:21:47 - The HeadlinesDarinTactical ToDo’s for Vision RockProduct Board ProgressProduction PerformanceTylerStarted the week rock-solid (forgot to “knock on wood”)Data, Data, DataYahtzee 4 LTMGarretLT LTM Update (still below a 4)Scorecard IDSRock Updates1 Complete6 “on track”Day 11 of “75 Hard” and maybe in a fitness challenge with James?Clicking things is hardJames’ version of headlinesAnger? Sadness? Feelings? - YesLost focus - Growth outpaced teamsAre we ending the year worse off than we started?Wants to blow up everything and take charge...kindaBulldozer feels...look out Infoplus!Pre-maturely self-directed (swinging the pendulum to far)00:45:14 - Topic 2 (1) What Didn’t / Isn’t Working as we Finish 2020A podcast about fun, adventure, and struggles (or just struggles last 5 months) of running a high tech startupJames rates the departments on our 1-5 scaleWhere are we now and what do we want to choose to change?“Throwing the baby out with the bathwater”Pillow”y” Garret appearanceBulldozer → Forward → Push → Tree → DownHiring, People, Job Posting, Interviews (see previous 2 episodes)A lot of “try harder” going onCTO Darin takes full credit for financeFalse dichotomy  - Points 2 through 7, sub-points A through ZLeadership Levers: Talk, Hire and Fire, Get InvolvedJames is a “Blue Headed Octopus”Garret’s silent head nods are podcast goldJames Exploring Options for solving issuesKey to any good solution = Yellow Legal PadsLots of Sad FacesTaking failure and declaring it success - a simple trickGarret’s angry appreciation01:14:53 - Questions and Long AnswersCan you describe your interview process?Interview Agenda (helps avoid ⅓ to ⅖ melting in James CEO interview)Can you make a suggestion for people in jobs not doing quad 1 and quad 2 work?When can we get Facilitator Ari on the show?When James has word vomit on Slack, what’s his audience?James’ Slack Word Vomit about S01E05 (with strategic use of ALL CAPS)Note: Cheap things are cheap and they feel cheap01:18:10 - End of Show If you’ve read this far you’ve experienced “easily the best part of the show”01:18:10 - Aftershow  Garret’s utilitarian use of an Apple Watch...and a sneaky humble brag

In this episode of the Trial Lawyer Nation podcast, Michael sits down with his Director of Marketing and Business Development Delisi Friday to discuss their firm’s marketing strategies. They start at the very beginning of Michael’s career for a full-circle look at why they chose to market B2B (business to business) instead of B2C (business […] The post 72 – Delisi Friday – The Evolution of Our Marketing: What Worked, What Didn’t, & Where We Are Now appeared first on Trial Lawyer Nation.

It can be a hard concept to wrap our heads around the idea of shifting our personal hardships into genuine opportunities and life lessons for self-growth and it isn't a thought process that is built overnight. My guest today, Amir Hemmat, has experienced these life lessons first hand. Having overcome stage three Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma nearly eight years ago, he is a true example of how our situations in life do not define us. In this episode, we discuss how his entrepreneurial path at Welcome Technologies began, why a gratitude practice has been so beneficial for him in his life, as well as his personal perspective on adversity as an entrepreneur, survivor, leader, and new father. We also dive into the complexities that accompany trauma and why some people react in ways we do not expect. To hear more on Amir's story and his personal development insights, tune in to Episode 14 of What Didn't Kill You!Some Questions I Ask:How did you get started on your journey with Welcome Technologies? (6:36)Was it challenging to shift towards following your passions in a way you hadn't before founding your company? (12:50)How does your personal approach to life apply to your entrepreneurship? (27:47)Is your mindset omnipresent or is it something you have to constantly work at? (32:11)What are your thoughts on exposing your son to adversity? (43:11)How do you convey your own personal development principles when it comes to managing teams? (49:39)Are there any standout moments of success that you think back to? (52:49)What advice can you give to any fellow entrepreneurs or people out there going through a tough time? (1:00:09)In This Episode You Will Learn:How Amir's company, Welcome Technologies, has evolved into what it is today (2:00)The duality of the US when it comes to the nations' attitude towards immigration (4:55)A brief background on Amir's previous company, SABEResPODER (9:59)The pivots Amir made when deciding to build a tech-driven empire (10:21)How Amir's views on opportunity shifted after receiving his cancer diagnosis (14:59)Why the lessons we learn through hardship are always ongoing (22:01)How our beliefs have shifted towards spiritual and meditative practices & Why gratitude is such a powerful tool (32:56)Amir's perspective on vulnerability as a male (37:51)The complexities behind how people respond to trauma (40:14)How Amir balances self gratitude and kindness with a desire to get everything he can out of life (54:48)Let's Connect!What Didn't Kill You - InstagramWhat Didn't Kill You - LinkedInWhat Didn't Kill You - WebsiteWhat Didn't Kill You - E-mailConnect With Amir Hemmat:LinkedInWebsite: Welcome Technologies©2020 Michael Silverman. All rights reserved. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today I'm exploring a very specific subject matter - Personal 360s. It's an idea that I'm been thinking about applying in my own journey of personal growth and I discuss it with Lauren Ivison - business coach and founder of ‘Totem Leadership'. Lauren and I spend some time on her path to coaching and the elements that help her form a foundation for the leaders she works with; as well as how her own path to using the ‘Personal 360' framework and how it's contributed to her life and work. Lauren and I come at some of these personal growth and development ideas from fairly different points of view and I loved our conversation. Whereas I have a tendency to look for opportunities to "self-traumatize" and look for hard things in order to get better, Lauren advocates a bit of a softer approach that has a lot of wisdom to it. It certainly gave me a lot of ideas as I develop my own Personal 360 and think about how to continue down the path of growth and development. If you have ever done one, or plan on doing one, be sure to share and let me know!To hear more, tune in to Episode 13 of What Didn't Kill You!Some Questions I Ask:Did you approach the idea of ‘Totem Leadership' from a more professional standpoint or were you able to make those empathetic coaching connections as well? (7:47)What are your thoughts on anonymizing the feedback you receive? (20:47)How do you feel about the ‘self traumatization' that many companies put themselves through in order to grow? (37:13)How has the ‘Personal 360' concept affected how you approach your team environments? (53:49)In This Episode You Will Learn:Some background on Lauren Ivison & Her journey to founding ‘Totem Leadership' (1:11)How Lauren built the framework for the ‘Personal 360' (10:47)Why embracing vulnerability and radical candor has yielded positive results in Lauren and her clients (16:10)The personality aspects of giving and receiving constructive feedback (23:45)Why softer approaches are a necessary mitigator to intense personal growth (30:03)The hyperbole behind self-inflicted trauma and personal optimization (43:47) Why it's important to stay present, rather than feeling a need to constantly be in motion (45:33)The false dichotomy of self-fulfillment and personal gratification (49:30) Let's Connect!What Didn't Kill You - InstagramWhat Didn't Kill You - LinkedInConnect With Lauren Ivison:WebsiteLinkedInResources:Book: ‘The 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership' Author, Jim Dethmer, Diana Chapman & Kaley Klemp©2020 Michael Silverman. All rights reserved. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

When navigating the uncertainties and hard times that accompany any entrepreneurial venture, it's important to have systems in place to ensure we land on our feet and aren't too overworked in the process. In the case of Ginni Saraswati, my producer on this podcast, and the Founder, and CEO of the podcast production company ‘Ginni Media', she has worked to curate a team of individuals that take care of exactly that and help lighten the load for many content creators within the podcasting space. In this episode, we discuss what Ginni has learned as a leader in business and how her humble beginnings within the event management field taught her the value of being at the helm of something new. We also talk about how working with people that are aligned with your personal values enriches your professional journey, and Ginni gives advice on what other podcast hosts can do to better communicate themselves and actively listen to those who appear on their shows. To hear more, tune in to Episode 12 of What Didn't Kill You!Some Questions I Ask:Could you share what your company ‘Ginni Media' is and how it came to be? (1:01)What drove you towards the podcasting world? (3:19)What does it mean for you to be out of alignment in terms of your business? (9:11)How did you develop the principles and company culture that has attracted team members to ‘Ginni Media?' (21:46)Did you end up codifying your thoughts to get to where you are now or did they just naturally occur as you approached new ventures? (27:49)When you first founded ‘Ginni Media', was remote work something you had considered from the beginning? (37:50)Have there been any challenges associated with living in the US as someone who wasn't born here? (44:38)How do you take the principles that are leveraged in business and apply them to a product that is content-based and less tangible? (57:24)What is one piece of advice you can give to any budding or current entrepreneurs out there? (1:02:19)In This Episode You Will Learn:How running the LGBTQIA+ event space, ‘Bling' informed Ginni's decision making at ‘Ginni Media' (5:56)The experience that made Ginni reflect on her own sense of alignment within her professional life (13:04)The complexities of entrepreneurship & Why we should listen when the universe is trying to tell us something (16:49)How Ginni implements company culture in a virtual and geographically sparse workspace (33:46)What moving to New York was like for Ginni as someone who'd lived in Australia for so long (40:46)How Ginni's push against traditionalism has influenced her throughout her career (46:55)Ginni's insights on podcast curation and what makes a successful communicator (52:05)What Ginni's ‘inner eleven' refers to (1:00:04)Let's Connect!What Didn't Kill You - InstagramWhat Didn't Kill You - LinkedInWhat Didn't Kill You - WebsiteWhat Didn't Kill You - E-mailConnect With Ginni Saraswati:LinkedInTwitterInstagramWebsite - ‘The Ginni Show' Website - ‘Ginni Media' ©2020 Michael Silverman. All rights reserved. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Description This week we discuss beers, define FOMO for James, Darin embraces a shift, James claims he’s not useless and spits beer through his nose, all while executing a retro on the inaugural season (S0) and solving some issues around a potential second season (S1).Show Notes 00:00:00 - Pre ShowIPAs, Microbrews, Snicklefritz and all the other things.00:02:46 - Show Start00:03:01 - Season 0 (ie. season 1) - Live Retro “30” ish minutesOpening Tangent - Office move out adventuresThe AgendaSet the stage Gather Data (starts/stops, lacks/wants, keep/kills)BrainStorming (grouping/discussing/taking issues)Solutions (IDS live)Conclusion00:18:18 - Set the Stage - lets kick this retro offMEPS (meeps, mips) - how are we all feeling?Shift Move - bringing Darin back above the bar2 Versions of James (spoiler alert: neither include empathy)FOMO - one of us had no clue what it means and when it peaked in societyOpening Segue - How we start every meeting (reminder of CV’s, Commitments)00:19:28 - Gather Data (AKA: Podcast Audio Gold)Three Each Person on:What went well? What didn’t go well? What we learned?Where did we fall short of expectations?What Went Well:Drum Beats, Sharing, and more…What Didn’t Go Well: (This segment interrupted by “James spits his beer out”)What We Learned:Why this podcast is the Meta, Meta discussion and “gosh darnit, people like us”Where we fell short:Great leaders set clear(ly) low expectations00:43:01 - BrainStorm (AKA: More Audio Podcast Gold) Fun and TearsTweed JacketsNice “Clusters”Oh...and 9 actual issues to a potential second season (S1)00:57:56 - Solutions (James pulls rank on a podcast of “seemingly” peers?)Are we going to do a second season?Oysters and Pearls?“The Show Must Go On”We take away 4 Todos (follow up on ToDos next week)Making up new acronyms (CSC?)01:20:08 - Conclusion -  Wrapping up our retro and the show in just under “30” ish minutes (total edit fail)Quick ReflectionOverall Rating (1-5) on the Inaugural season of Only Way To FailThe CreditsHosts, Garret Richardson, Tyler Samples, Darin Kelkhoff, and James MaesShow Notes by Garret RichardsonProofing and Title by Darin KelkhoffEditing, Mixing, and Mastering by Brenton Wainscott

Joining me on the show today is the incredibly accomplished and charismatic, Ed Zander! Ed came up as a technology marketer as that discipline was just beginning evolve. Originally from the East Coast, Ed spent a large portion of his early career working in the heart of Silicon Valley, overseeing dynamic teams and technological innovation that helped define the 90s and 00s tech scene. For fifteen years, Ed had an integral role at ‘Sun Microsystems', ultimately becoming President. Afterwards, Ed went on to become CEO of ‘Motorola', launching the classic ‘Motorola Razr', which lead the way in bringing fashionable and sleek design to handheld devices before the iPhone existed (Ed shares a number of interesting anecdotes about his discussions with Steve Jobs at the time).In this episode, we discuss Ed's journey to becoming the prolific investor and businessman that he is today, what his philosophies are on creating a strong company culture, why competitor analysis is such a key aspect to his marketing practices, and the importance of a lifelong dedication to learning. This will be one you won't want to miss and will definitely want to take notes on! I came away with so many ideas about approaches to apply to the companies in my portfolio!If you're interested to learn more, then tune in to Episode 11 of What Didn't Kill You! Some Questions I Ask:How did you find your way to working at ‘Sun Microsystems?' (1:14)Was moving to California a slight culture shock for you as someone who lived on the East Coast? (6:21)Did you feel a sense that you were at the beginning of something in your early days working in Silicon Valley? (8:40)Is there anything you can attribute your position at ‘Sun Microsystems' to? (24:03)How did you manage the fear that accompanied your new responsibilities at each of the companies you worked at? (33:05)What was the transition to ‘Motorola' like for you & How did the company culture differ from your previous role? (41:59)Touching on the public feud you had with Carl Icahn, how do you navigate those situations, particularly when the other party is so vocal in the public? (1:10:02)What role does having a strong life partner play in being able to face the adversity you've gone through in business? (1:23:01)What advice can you leave my listeners with today? (1:32:39)In This Episode You Will Learn:Some background on Ed's professional relationship with Scott G. McNealy (12:41)Marketing, Sales and Engineering insights from Rob's tenure at ‘Sun Microsystems' (14:10)How Ed took on existential considerations in business while operating on higher committees (20:21)Ed's philosophies on leadership in business (38:14)Ed's contribution to the launch and marketing of the ‘Motorola Razr' (53:26)The hurdles Ed overcame while working to include iTunes on the ‘Motorola Razr' (1:03:20)Let's Connect!What Didn't Kill You - InstagramWhat Didn't Kill You - LinkedInWhat Didn't Kill You - WebsiteWhat Didn't Kill You - E-mail©2020 Michael Silverman. All rights reserved. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Joining me today is the Owner of ‘A Line Boutique' and accomplished entrepreneur in IT Consulting and Training industry, Karmen Berentsen! Karmen has had years of experience within the sales and business field and has shifted her focus to bringing a different type of value to people's lives by sharing her story of spiritual and emotional evolution with others. Having abruptly lost her Mother at a young age to a brain tumor, Karmen is no stranger to the power that grief has over an individual - and in this episode, we dig deep on the effect it had on her as an adolescent, as well as how it has carried into her adult years. Karmen has recently written a book about her life and experiences entitled 'Learning to Fly' that we discuss at length. In it, she shares heartbreaking stories of emotional abuse, sexual harassment, self-loathing and the coping mechanisms that tend to get programmed into us from a young age. Karmen explains the nonlinear journey towards breaking these cycles, finding happiness, and loving oneself. It's a very human and honest sharing of how so many challenging circumstances lead to her finding peace, as well as a celebration of the need to keep recommitting to those principles that help us get there.Karmen also shares about the growth of her newest venture, ‘A Line Boutique', and why she has worked so hard to amplify messages around women's wellbeing and empowerment. As a mother, Karmen is passionate about instilling beliefs of self-confidence in her daughter and gets candid about what she's learned through her experience as a parent. If you're interested to hear more, tune in to Episode 10 of What Didn't Kill You!Some Questions I Ask:How would you describe yourself? (1:14)What is it like for you now, living in such a drastically different headspace than you used to in your younger years? (2:20)Could you speak on Tony Robbins' theory behind receiving parental love & Explain how that inherently affects children's development? (13:50)Despite having an emotionally abusive and absent Father, you never adopted a ‘victim mentality.' Has this mindset helped you in your own personal development journey? (22:17)Could you talk about the relationship you had with your Mother and her religious hindrances? (27:30)Who do you think you would be now if you had grieved your Mother at the time of her passing? (32:15)Why have you decided to publish your book now, in the midst of Covid-19? (38:06)What do you do to make sure the pattern of unproductive cycles doesn't get passed down to your daughter? (44:19)What advice do you have for any women that are afraid to follow their passions and are feeling ‘stuck'? (49:04)In This Episode You Will Learn:Why Karmen believed her self worth was defined by her accomplishments (4:17)Karmen's perspective on cycles of behavior, incremental progress & Why we will have more than one ‘awakening' (7:04)Karmen's deepest personal realization while she was pregnant (9:34)Why Karmen is such a huge fan of ‘GOOP' (12:46)When Karmen's survival instinct kicked in during her teenage years & How her circumstances gave her a greater appreciation for life (17:00)What ‘business mode' means for Karmen & The disparity of different relationships in Karmen's life (20:02)The effect that having a safe and loving community had on Karmen (26:12)Anxieties Karmen had as a teenager around her Mother's brain tumor (29:45)Karmen's perspective on adversity (34:56)Karmen's vision behind ‘A Line Boutique' (36:33)Let's Connect!What Didn't Kill You - InstagramWhat Didn't Kill You - LinkedInWhat Didn't Kill You - WebsiteWhat Didn't Kill You - E-mailConnect With Karmen Berentsen:WebsiteLinkedInA Line BoutiqueA Line In-Store AppointmentsEmail: karmen@aline-online.comResources:Book: ‘Learning To Fly' Author, Karmen Berentsen©2020 Michael Silverman. All rights reserved. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Joining me today is Ella Chase! Ella is redefining the evolution of the family office and the role of female inheritor.Ella is a Co-Founder at ‘Wellth Works', a Coaching Firm designed to help individuals and groups of (mostly) women navigate the pressures and expectations that come with generational wealth. For many women of esteemed families, the feeling of needing to uphold a family lineage can get overwhelming and there aren't a lot of spaces available where these conversations can be held openly and without judgment. Ella has dedicated her time at ‘Wellth Works' to having these tough conversations and brings her extensive knowledge of sales, consulting, and business strategizing to the table when approaching each clients' concerns. In this episode, we talk about the challenges that are present within complex family dynamics, why experiencing adversity is so necessary, and why we should look at success more holistically rather than solely financially. To hear more, tune in to Episode 9 of What Didn't Kill You!Some Questions I Ask:What is ‘Wellth Works' and how did it come to be? (0:48)Why do you think it took nearly losing your friend to cancer to start making changes in your own life? (7:05)What is your goal when it comes to your coaching clients? (11:45)Have you seen financial dynamics complicate your clients' search for purpose? (14:32)What do cross-generational empathetic connections look like, both within your family and your client base at ‘Wellth Works'? (27:51)How do you navigate imposter syndrome at ‘Wellth Works'? (36:13)How do you plan what an outcome will look like with a client? (44:01)What is your ideal result with the families and people you work with? (45:50)What advice can you give to anyone out there who is navigating a difficult dynamic within their own family? (49:10)In This Episode You Will Learn:What led Ella to ‘hit the eject button' on her life before starting her business (3:02)What Ella's upbringing was like as a seventh-generation inheritor & Why growing up with an emphasis on tradition influenced her decision to create ‘Wellth Works' (3:35)Why Ella's experience as a Junior Olympic Downhill Ski Racer showed her the value of ownership over herself (4:39)Ella's perspective on why it's necessary to experience adversity (16:15)Why failure needs to be processed rather than moved on from (20:25)How Ella's perspective on family values impacted her approach towards future generations (22:04) What Ella has taken away from seeing complacency and inertia within her family (25:31)Why we should separate negative observations of ourselves with our identities (32:40)Why having integrity and setting boundaries is so important for family governance (41:16)Let's Connect!What Didn't Kill You - InstagramWhat Didn't Kill You - LinkedInWhat Didn't Kill You - WebsiteWhat Didn't Kill You - E-mailConnect With Ella Chase:LinkedInEmail: ella@wellth-works.comPhone: (617) 866-0007‘Wellth Works' - Instagram'Wellth Works' - WebsiteResources:Website - ‘Dr. Caroline Leaf' Book: ‘Titan: The Life of John D. Rockefeller, Sr' Author, Ron Chernow© 2020 Michael Silverman. All rights reserved. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Continuing on from part one of my conversation with Bob Kavner, I am so excited to share with you this second and final installment of our insightful and educational discussion. As mentioned in the previous episode, Bob is a former CFO and multimedia chief at ‘AT&T', as well as a prominent figure within other game-changing tech and multimedia startups such as ‘Pandora', ‘Earthlink', Ticketmaster' and many more. Today, we dive into the fascinating story of how AT&T sold the rights to control the cellular & wireless revolution and had to buy it back by acquiring McCaw cellular in one of the largest acquisitions in US history at the time, how Bob approached making such a huge life decision when stepping down from his position at ‘AT&T', why being exposed to entrepreneurs within the tech and media industry influenced him during the course of developing his own creative endeavors, as well as how the unique concept of ‘traumatizing' has been utilized across businesses. Bob also shares the inspiration he has gained from his experiences with a variety of luminaries he's worked with over the years, including Bill Gates, Bill Gross, Michael Ovitz, Sky Dayton, and Andy Grove, just to name a few. To hear more, tune in to Episode 8 of What Didn't Kill You!Some Questions I Ask:Could you talk a bit about your experience working on projections and analytics surrounding wireless opportunities while you were at ‘AT&T' (1:09) What was your biggest learning lesson throughout the transition period before you bought ‘McCaw Network'? (6:28)During your tenure at ‘Earthlink' and ‘Pandora', did you and your team feel that the torrential growth you'd been predicting was on its way? (9:44)How did you approach making such a huge career move when deciding to leave ‘AT&T' and produce your own operation? (11:20)What was it about the opportunity to move into the creative arts, that was so appealing to you? (18:00)Did your exposure to entrepreneurs within the tech field inform your decision on wanting to break away from working in large corporations? (26:24)Could you talk a bit about what ‘Idealab' is & The process that you and Bill Gross have undergone while incubating so many companies (30:32)What role does failure play in the process of iteration? (34:06)Are there ways you apply the process of ‘self traumatizing' to your personal life or within the businesses that you're involved with? (37:15)Are there specific things that you look for in order to make sure your organizations are consistently checking on what they can improve on? (38:58)In This Episode You Will Learn:How Bob's relationship with Silicon Valley influenced the trajectory of his team and their involvement in the cellular industry (5:05)Bob's experience investing in ‘General Magic' & How that venture relates to timing in business (8:22)Bob's experience mentoring Sky Dayton (10:08)Bob's retelling of his meeting with Bill Gates and Nathan Myhrvold & How the initial investment between ‘Microsoft' and ‘AT&T' affected him (11:48)The story of how ‘AT&T' initially attracted Bob to the business (20:38)Bob's involvement in the ‘Universal Studios' deal during the nineties & How his partnership with Bill Gross on ‘Idealab' came to be (23:06)The concept of ‘traumatization' within a company & Why it's so important (28:26)Let's Connect!What Didn't Kill You - InstagramWhat Didn't Kill You - LinkedInWhat Didn't Kill You - WebsiteWhat Didn't Kill You - E-mail© 2020 Michael Silverman. All rights reserved. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jesus made a triumphal procession into Jerusalem in what we celebrate as “Palm Sunday”, but what happened – or, rather, did not happen – once He got to the temple mount? Also Discussed: Jesus’s encounter with “Blind Bartimaeus”   All show notes at What DIDN’T Happen at the Temple Mount - This podcast produced by Relevant Radio

In today's episode, I'm joined by legendary tech investor and executive, Bob Kavner! Bob was formerly the CFO of AT&T and lead AT&T's multimedia division. He has also been chairman and an early investor for an incredible array of revolutionary companies including Earthlink, Pandora, Overture, Ticketmaster, and so many more.Bob has an incredible life story and has spent more than three decades at the intersection of technology and multimedia while working closely with some of the biggest luminaries in the field. In part one of our conversation together, Bob offers his insights into the impact that strong mentorship has had on him, how his personal and intellectual development throughout his early years taught him how to be a more present and engaged romantic partner and businessman, as well as why personal failure was something that needed to happen for him to experience growth. To learn more on Bob and listen to our conversation in further depth, tune in to Episode 7 of What Didn't Kill You! Some Questions I Ask:How did having such a profound mentor in your life inform your view on what a strong performance should look like? (13:11)Did you notice any similarities in dynamics amongst the performers and leaders you met during your early days in business? (15:40)How did you go from being a Senior Audit Partner on the ‘AT&T' account to joining the company? (17:51)As someone who has been married for so long and been a successful leader in business, how do you approach maintaining a fair work and life balance? (27:20)Was there anything you took away from your first marriage that you applied to later relationships when your work life became too demanding? (31:30)Did the personal development you went through in your thirties feed into your evolving outlook on Management and Business? (36:33)In This Episode You Will Learn:Some background on Bob. (1:42)The exposure to different work practices Bob gained throughout the industries he worked in. (9:43)How Bob became a Senior Partner at ‘AT&T'. (10:25)Bob's perspective on his own adversity. (26:31)Why failure played such a key role in Bob accessing his humility and vulnerability. (33:16)Let's Connect!What Didn't Kill You - InstagramWhat Didn't Kill You - LinkedInWhat Didn't Kill You - WebsiteWhat Didn't Kill You - E-mail© 2020 Michael Silverman. All rights reserved. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

‘Crush It' culture is a mindset that is far too often accepted within entrepreneurship. For those who strive to start their own ventures and achieve success, we can feel like putting our own needs to the side is something that is simply just a part of the road ahead. This way of thinking is so detrimental to our wellbeing and makes us lose sight of the things that are truly important to us, not only professionally, but in our personal lives as well. Joining me on the podcast today to dive into this topic are Kari Sulenes and Howie Diamond, Co Founders of the wellbeing organisation ‘Atlas' and Business Partners at ‘Alpha Bridge Ventures'. Kari has an extensive background in psychology, whilst Howie has a broad background in business, each bringing such unique qualities to the table and furthering the conversation around this issue. We discuss the inspiration behind the creation of ‘Atlas', why the need for honesty and vulnerability is so important within professional environments, and how this kind of work is creating positive change for founders and business leaders. If this has peaked your interest and you're curious to learn more, have a listen to Episode 6 of What Didn't Kill You!Some Questions I Ask:Howie, how did you and Kari meet and eventually become business partners? (6:47)Kari, what was your initial impression of Howie's thesis when you first connected? (8:47)Kari, were you always drawn to the notion of helping others through pain during your studies & How does that tie into the work you do now studying organizations? (11:03)How do you gain perspective as a team when it comes to the work you all do at ‘Atlas' (17:24)How have you created an environment at ‘Atlas' where people are willing to share and be candid in a way they wouldn't normally? (22:42)How do you, particularly as business owners, continue to challenge the stigma surrounding being vulnerable with your professional cohort? (29:56)Do you see an opportunity for others in the investment community to break away from the stigma surrounding vulnerability & How has your work been received by those in that space? (36:10)Do you feel like the traditional ‘Venture Capital' model has a tendency to perpetuate the toxicity that is so present within our culture? (39:35)Kari, as someone who has worked in psychology do you think about your work at ‘Atlas' in terms of developing and furthering data around this issue? (43:57)Do you find that clients who work with you are already self aware of their needs to become more open or is there work needed to get to that point? (45:22)In This Episode You Will Learn:How Howie's experience with burnout and imposter syndrome inspired the creation of ‘Alpha Bridge Ventures' and ‘Atlas' (1:45)The connection between pain and purpose (13:11)The toxic aspects that are present within entrepreneurship culture (16:22)How ‘Alpha Bridge Ventures' and ‘Atlas' are related & Why entrepreneur confidentiality was a core belief in the creation of this venture (19:44)Background on ‘How Are You Really?' dinners hosted by ‘Alpha Bridge Ventures' partners Kari, Howie and Jake (27:49)Resources for aspiring entrepreneurs who are going through hardships (47:54)Connect With Michael Silverman:What Didn't Kill You - InstagramMichael Silverman - InstagramConnect With Kari Sulenes:LinkedInAtlasQ - BioEmail: hello@atlasq.comConnect With Howie Diamond:LinkedInTwitterWebsiteEmail: howie@alphabridgevc.comResources: Book: ‘Man's Search for Meaning' Author, Viktor E FranklBook: ‘The 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership' Author, Jim Dethmer, Diana Chapman & Kaley KlempTed Talk: ‘The Power of Vulnerability' Brené Brown ‘Atlas' - ‘Leadership Labs' Programs ‘Atlas' - Website‘Alpha Bridge Ventures' - Website See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In today's episode, I'm joined by Publisher and Editor in Chief at ‘Cherry Creek Fashion', Esther Lee Leach! Esther is a force to be reckoned with in the fashion and content production industry. Her story has taken her from starting her first company as a teenager in St. Lucia to global experience across multiple fields in the creative space. Her work ethic is incomparable and she has such a genuine drive to put her ideas into the world. Esther was generous enough to share her thoughts on what the fashion scene looks like throughout the world, why she chose a career in this industry, as well as how her magazine is changing the way people interact with content surrounding fashion and beauty. We also talk about the value behind having a diverse and inclusive workplace and how that has impacted the culture at ‘Cherry Creek Fashion'. Esther has experienced racial bias and been subject to ignorance first hand, and aims to create an environment that feels collaborative and open for all involved. She shares her personal experiences with the subject, and offers her perspective on how she has changed her mindset towards it over the years. For more insights on Esther's background and to hear our thought provoking conversations in more depth, tune in to Episode 5 of What Didn't Kill You! Some Questions I Ask:How did you get started in modeling and fashion? (1:14)What were your biggest challenges getting started in production? (5:17)Did you start pursuing fashion and modeling around the same time you were working in production? (6:38)Were you still actively producing content in the fashion world after leaving Saint Lucia? (8:03)How does production of content and exploration of fashion tie into your identity? (13:04)How did you start ‘Cherry Creek Fashion'? (16:59)What impact has Coronavirus had on the growth of the magazine? (20:36)Has racial bias and the terminology surrounding racism had any affect on you from a career standpoint? (28:50)Have you ever felt like you've been on the wrong side of systematic and institutional racism? (30:38)How does having a more diverse and inclusive company strengthen your product (32:52)What advice can you give to other entrepreneurs of colour who are wanting to break the mould in their own industries? (35:24)What does the future of ‘Cherry Creek Fashion' look like? (36:27)Do you have any practices that help you maintain the mindset you have? (37:13)In This Episode You Will Learn:Background on Esther Lee Leach and her first experience producing a television show (1:23)How being a producer from such a young age has influenced and encouraged Esther today (4:06)What Esther's life in the London fashion scene looked like (9:37)How Esther made her move to the US and continued her creative endeavours (10:35)How starting a family impacted Esther as someone who is so driven by her work (11:33)What the transition going back into fashion was like for Esther after taking time away to raise her baby (14:00)A brief background on the community aspect of ‘Cherry Creek Fashion' (14:32)How being a fashion creator in Denver differs from other cities (15:48)Why Esther's magazine challenges the traditional concept of the medium (18:50)How ‘Cherry Creek Studios' was born (21:41)What role activism and social change plays in the content at Esther's magazine (23:49)How racism is more prevalent for Esther in Colorado as opposed to other cities (26:25)The involvement of younger generations combating racism and holding white people accountable (27:51)Connect With Michael Silverman:What Didn't Kill You - InstagramMichael Silverman - InstagramConnect With Esther Lee Leach:InstagramLinkedInEmailCherry Creek Fashion - WebsiteCherry Creek Fashion - InstagramResources: Article - ‘Style Profile: Esther Lee Leach', 303 Magazine See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today I'm joined by a long time friend of mine and Co-Founder of ‘The Dinner Party', Carla Fernandez! Carla set out to start this organization shortly after her father's passing from brain cancer when she was 21 years old.Experiencing loss at such a young age made her realize how out of place she felt in the support groups and therapy sessions she'd attended previously. Wanting to create a sense of community and comfort in times of hardship was something she craved and with the help of many other young entrepreneurs such as herself, ‘The Dinner Party' was born.The company's aim is to address ‘the crisis of isolation' and help build a community through welcoming and safe dinner parties, surrounded by people going through similar situations. Grief can often feel like something we have to go through alone, but that can't be further from the truth. Through the work Carla and her team have done over the years, they have shown that finding your people even in the hardest of times is possible and something that should be embraced. If you're interested to learn more or are someone in need of these resources yourself, then tune in to Episode 4 of What Didn't Kill You! Some Questions I Ask:What is ‘The Dinner Party'? (1:11)How long after your father passed away, did you found ‘The Dinner Party'? (11:33)How can we, as a society, embrace the ideals of loss and make it less taboo? (14:28)How has this painful event in your life dovetailed with your entrepreneurial career? (16:48)When my sister passed, I experienced a sense of invulnerability towards pain. Did you have that same feeling after your father's passing? (29:06)Are you able to stay objective with the work that you do? (33:56)Do you employ any specific practices to help you stay balanced? (38:19)In This Episode You Will Learn:The isolation behind experiencing loss at a young age (5:26)Why the language we use surrounding grief matters (7:49)The spectrum of emotions we feel during difficult times (10:01)How Carla and her team operate & The structure behind each dinner party (19:48)Why connecting through shared experiences creates more meaningful relationships (25:16)The profound impact that loss has on our lives & How my life changed after the passing of my sister Samantha (26:46)The dualities behind Carla's business & The challenges behind balancing work and personal responsibilities (36:09)Connect With Michael Silverman:What Didn't Kill You - InstagramMichael Silverman - InstagramConnect With Carla Fernandez:WebsiteLinkedInThe Dinner Party - Website The Dinner Party - TwitterResources: Book - “Man's Search for Meaning” Author, Viktor E. FranklBook - “The 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership” Author, Jim Dethmer See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In today's episode of What Didn't Kill You, I'm joined by Managing Partner of the Colorado branch of law firm Michael Best, Shawn Stigler! Shawn also leads Michael Best's Venture Best program, focused on supporting high growth entrepreneurs. Shawn has had a very entrepreneurial path as an attorney and is no stranger to the struggles that are presented when working in a team environment. We discuss what motivated him to make a start in law, lessons he learned throughout his business relationships, as well as some background on his time volunteering in life and death situations through Grand County Search and Rescue. Shawn shares his personal philosophies that he's adopted throughout his career and gives some industry insights into the pitfalls and successes of the work he's been exposed to. Our perception of the world is a reflection of our values and way of living. Being able to view even the darkest of times as something we can learn and grow from is a unique capability and one that is not born overnight. Shawn is definitely a guest that we can all take something away from, due to having such a unique perspective in his business life. If you're interested to learn more about Shawn's journey, then tune in to Episode 3 of What Didn't Kill You!Some Questions I Ask:Could you tell me a bit about what you do? (1:16)How did you make your start in law? (3:43)What gave you the confidence to start your own enterprise? (11:47)What was the separation between you and your business partner like for you? (15:56)Was joining Search and Rescue your first experience dealing with grief? (24:58)How does your experience seeing so much loss within Search and Rescue affect your approach with clients? (30:37)How do you navigate the pressures of needing to meet people's needs during tough times? (35:18)Did the challenges you went through in your first company influence your decision to join a larger firm? (40:19)What would you say your purpose is? (50:17)In This Episode You Will Learn:A brief background on Shawn Stigler (1:28)How Shawn discovered his motivations for pursuing the path he sought out (9:39)What Shawn's first six months of starting his own company looked like (14:53)Lessons Shawn learned from separating with his business partner (17:35)Shawn's experience in Search and Rescue (20:33)My perspective on my personal loss and how grief has shaped our lives (28:45)Shawn's perspective on success and failure from a business standpoint (43:09)Connect With Michael Silverman:InstagramConnect With Shawn Stigler:Venture Best - Shawn's ProfileVenture Best - Company WebsiteLinkedInResources: Book - “Start With Why” Author, Simon SinekBook - “The Infinite Game” Author, Simon SinekBook - “The Hard Thing About Hard Things: Building A Business When There Are No Easy Answers” Author, Ben HorowitzBook - “Range” Author, David Epstein See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today I'm joined by none other than the critically acclaimed Life Coach and Spiritual Teacher, Michael Nitti! In this episode, we discuss Michael's journey throughout the Self-Help industry, how he became an integral part of the Tony Robbins Foundation, as well as his personal viewpoints on how masculine and feminine energies play a role in each individual. There is a lot to be learned from the challenges we face and Michael is no stranger to those hardships. Spending long periods of time hospitalized and being on the receiving end of infidelity in his early life have been huge factors in leading him down the path he's gone on today. Michael was kind enough to share those stories with me and explain how they have shaped and given him perspective throughout his career, both personally and professionally. If you're interested to learn more and start playing an active role in your self-help journey, then tune in to episode 2 of What Didn't Kill You!Some Questions I Ask:What impact did your experience in your own relationship have when attending that first seminar? (7:10)How has your life and relationship with women evolved since meeting your wife? (9:44) When did you start to make a conscious choice to tackle your problems head-on rather than numbing yourself? (12:10) How did you develop the energy that allows you to pull yourself out of something? (15:04)How do you help people who have endured hardships and approach the idea of recommitting to their goals? (21:59)Is the way in which you approach suffering in spite of your struggles or because of them? (27:48)How do you find practices that help you in gaining awareness? (31:34)Do you think being in a state of power and accomplishing things is made greater by experiencing adversity? (37:13)How do you differentiate your ego from your conscious thoughts? (40:46) In This Episode You Will Learn:Background on Michael Nitti's first experience with self-help seminars & how he started working with Tony Robbins (2:41) How attending that seminar changed Michael's relationship with women and realize his own gender biases (4:28)Michael Nitti's approach to dealing with suffering (24:21)The spiritual concept of Synchrodestiny (28:01)Why we need to have awareness in order to take action and make positive changes to our situations (31:05)Insights from Michael Nitti's Book “The Trophy Effect” (34:35) Connect With Michael Silverman:InstagramConnect With Michael Nitti:WebsiteInstagramResources: Book - “The Trophy Effect” Author, Michael NittiBook - “Think and Grow Rich” Author, Napoleon Hill See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today, this podcast launches with an incredibly personal conversation. An interview a man that has experienced loss, faced down death at a very young age, and encountered many challenges in his professional career that he used to inform his future success. This man is my father, Alan Silverman: he shares with us inspiring lessons that he learned over the years and numerous golden nuggets that I'm sure you're going to enjoy!So, listen to this very first episode of What Didn't Kill You? to learn why we're setting the next generation up for failure and what needs to be changed, how we can tackle the fears around making mistakes, and why is so important to have rituals that can keep you grounded and can give you the energy to move on, day by day.Some questions I ask:How do you think we go about getting the next generation to embrace risk-taking and the possibility of failure? (07:27)What are the differences that make you more concerned about preparing young people today that you think are markedly different from when you grew up? (15:29)Can you talk about an instance in your life where you had to pivot, you had to adjust what was going on, and it wound up becoming a great strength? (31:03)Have you found a correlation between the extent of pain in a circumstance and the depth of a lesson or the growth that comes out of that? (39:03)How do you separate yourself from the stimuli of the moment and give yourself the space to think about it in what's really a very intentional philosophical manner? (01:00:08)Do you feel that developing personal habits created the space to be more thoughtful about navigating pain, adversity, and challenges in your life? (01:07:57)What do you say to someone who's going through a set of adverse circumstances at this moment? (01:13:58)In this episode, you will learn:How to monetize your failures and set yourself up for success. (01:23)How to overcome fear and embrace failures when you have them, instead of walking away from them. (16:54)The two mental totems my grandfather left my father with before he passed away. (19:31)How to survive a tragedy when it happens. (25:20)How going through adverse business circumstances with a group of people is an opportunity to strengthen those relationships. (29:26)How to quiet the voices in your head that tell you, “You failed!” (54:16)Why meditation is important to release the pressure you store in your body. (01:02:42)The power of being vulnerable. (01:17:12)Let's connect!WebsiteInstagram See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Our review of the winner of Best Picture at this year's Oscar's. Parasite. 1:23 Plot Summary 3:15 Spoiler Free Zone 3:26 What Did We Like? 6:01 What Didn’t We Like? 9:53 Would We Recommend? 11:44 SPOILER ZONE 13:07 Before the First Shift 13:54 Unrecognised Acting? 18:56 First Twist 23:35 Genre Shifts 25:36 Dignity 29:45 Metaphors 33:00 Shocks 39:14 Ending 46:46 Oscars 51:06 Paul’s Critics Corner 52:24 Summary 55:10 Scores

The Mandalorian: Season One. Disney+ is the the home of Star Wars' first live action show and it has completed it's first season, with another one well on the way. This week in The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris are joined my John Mills to talk about The Mandalorian: Season One. We discuss the Mando, a parallel, "Baby Yoda", Mandalorian culture, spending time wisely, the ships, the Imperial Remnant, frenemies, what didn't work and our ratings. Chapters The Mando (00:03:43) A Parallel (00:13:09) "Baby Yoda" (00:16:19) Mandalorian Culture (00:19:58) Spending Time Wisely (00:27:10) Ships (00:31:44) Kuiil (00:46:05) IG-11 (00:50:15) Cara Dune (00:54:46) Greef Karga (01:01:04) What Didn't Work (01:04:48) Ratings (01:11:44) Host Matthew Rushing Co-Host Christy Morris Guest John Mills Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer) Daniel Noa (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer)

Have you given up on your goals already? Donna Deteau, Business Coach, Elevate Spark, will share the secrets to transforming your goals into reality. Resources Mentioned: Elevate Your Spark It’s Time to Brag! Business Edition It’s Time to Brag! Career Edition Guide for “What Worked? and What Didn’t Work?” #secrets #goals #inspire #motivate #results #brag #success #innovation

*Encore presentation from January 2018* Join co-hosts Danielle and Garrett J White with Week Two of the Date Your Wife Podcast, in which they share two VERY different views of how they were raised with money (or without) and how that has affected their relationship as a married couple.   In This Week’s Podcast….MONEY Point #1: Having Expensive Tastes In Which Money Matters Money causes a ton of chaos within marriage, which will make or break the relationship, forcing you to deal with your spouse on a whole new level. Danielle was raised by entrepreneurs that focused on having a home that was up to date and something to have pride in, while to Garrett having a lot of money was unattainable unless you were a doctor with a swimming pool in your backyard, like a kid he remembers from school. QUESTION What kind of background were you raised in that has effected the way in which you approach your outlook on money within marriage?   Point #2: The War of Spending Money Danielle spent money because she wanted to experience life, but for Garrett, money was about spending money on business, which he still struggles with, as they throw each other under the bus in how they spend money. According to Danielle is being a selective cheap bastard until her perspective of her role as a Stylist rather than a Hobbyist she was able to change. QUESTION If you could throw your spouse under the bus, what do you think they struggle with when it comes to spending money?   Point #3: ATMs and Porn Stars Garrett felt like the only way he had value was if he made money, and therefore when he makes money Danielle should put out for sex any time he wants. Women want to feel safe and secure, so it becomes hard to have sex with him when he’s no longer attractive as the Producer, and the man in the relationship doesn’t feel like he’s providing value to the relationship because of this role as well, in which his balls get cut off mentally. QUESTION What does being a Producer do to bring out the sexual dynamic within marriage?   Point #4: Learning from What Didn’t Work: The Cancun Contract With the Cancun Contract, it was 3 for 3: 3 Gifts for 3 sex sessions which led to feeling more like they were purchasing prostitution in an attempt to give their marriage a shot at what would work for them based off of their own love languages for 3 weeks, learning that using money as a manipulator didn’t work but ended to bigger breakthroughs later on. Garrett learned to invest because he wanted his wife to be happy, looking at money as a tool, not an asset by shifting his wife towards being the asset, showing that Danielle matters to him. QUESTION Where can you invest in your spouse with no strings attached, investing in experiences with your spouse and family? Where do you still need to give yourself permission to receive without guilt?   Point #5: I Want You To Want To Hold yourself to a higher standard in order to push your spouse to become more, believing in them more than they believe in themselves. At one point, Garrett made a huge realization that sometimes the man is the ATM, and you need to be OK with it because it shows that she is worth the investment. Danielle is a producer on her own, but she wanted him to want to be a man in seeing the value of investing in her. Now, they have both surrendered and invested in each other. QUESTION How can a woman powerfully support and invest emotionally in her husband to encourage him to become a bigger producer?   Date Night Topic: What improvements can be made in regards to the topic of money?   Quote of the Week: “I was raised to feel that you could get whatever you wanted in life if you are willing to work, but no one was going to save you. I didn’t know that I could want anything more than what I had. I learned that I needed to demonstrate in my marriage that my wife is worth spending money on and worth the investment.” —Garrett J White   “If you want to be treated like a Queen, you’ve got to treat your man like a King. Women need to own their part and let go of the guilt when your husband invests in you. Stop getting stuck in the stories that your man isn’t fulfilling you, and realize that you may not be fulfilling his needs. If he’s putting in effort, take the gifts he’s giving you and see how it feels to then harmonize in fulfilling his needs.” —Danielle White  

DCOM December rolls along with a basketball movie about two twins who aren't played by twins. Author Sarah Hunt (@sarahhisfunny) joins Big Screen Sports to break down the realism (or lack thereof) of the DCOM basketball film "Double Teamed." 8:20 - A Title That Aged Terribly18:55 - Two Sisters, Two Unique Personalities21:30 - The Worst Fictional Basketball Coach of All-Time33:50 - What Didn't Work in This Movie44:00 - An Appreciation of Mackenzie Phillips51:45 - How to Improve "Double Teamed"Big Screen Sports thanks our partner for this week, Roman. Go to Roman.com/bluewire to schedule a free online visit.Follow Sarah on Twitter/Instagram @sarahhisfunny, and go buy her books on Amazon: https://smile.amazon.com/small-potatoes-mouthwatering-musings-misanthrope-ebook/dp/B07JYS7HXY/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=sarah+hunt+small+potatoes&qid=1575861505&sr=8-1Make sure to subscribe, rate, and review, & follow on Twitter @Big_ScreenSport and Instagram @bigscreensportspod.

An underrated contender for the best football movie of all time?Big Screen Sports is joined by guest Richard Johnson, a writer for Banner Society, to break down "The Replacements." The concept of greedy players may be outdated, but everything else about the movie, including a killer performance by Keanu Reeves as Shane Falco, isn't. 6:30 - Keanu's 10-Year Run13:00 - Hall of Fame Movie?20:00 - Best Scenes27:30 - Madden & Summerall34:30 - Shane Falco = GOAT45:15 - What Didn't Work 56:00 - The Big Chill1:00:15 - Post Movie Career for FalcoFollow Richard on Twitter @RJ_Writes and check out bannersociety.comMake sure to check out bluewirepods.com to see the entire Blue Wire Sports Podcasting Network, and follow Big Screen Sports on Twitter @Big_ScreenSport & Instagram @bigscreensportspod

Did you love the 1994 animated version of The Lion King? Well they remade it almost shot for shot! Our latest episode focuses on the latest gigantic Disney release and talk about the reasons why movies exist, Favreau's mission statement, and if it's good or bad to just remake the original with a really fancy new coat of paint. David has issues about feeling the love tonight or in the afternoon. Rick risks the wrath of the Beyhive. All that and more! (2:40) The Lion King 2019 Mission Statement (13:00) Emotions and Comparing Casts (23:05) Comparing and Contrasting the Versions (34:59) What Worked and What Didn't in The Lion King (49:59) Our Popcorn Ratings for The Lion King 2019 Don't forget to Follow The Popcorn Diet: Twitter - http://bit.ly/TPDtwitter Facebook - http://bit.ly/TPDfacebook Instagram - http://bit.ly/TPDinstagram Patreon - http://bit.ly/TPDPatreon Find all of our latest episodes, reviews, articles, and more on our website https://www.popcorndietpodcast.com/

It's grim up North, or at least it is in the 1996 soccer film "When Saturday Comes." JJ Devaney (@JJDevaney) of ESPN's Caught Offside podcast guest hosts to break down the film's authenticity, as well as give a crash-course on the state of soccer cinema as a whole. (5:55) - Why the Lack of Good Soccer Films? (11:40) - "From Bush League to Big League" Realism Scale (16:00) - Most/Least Realistic Aspects (26:25) - Tough Portrayal of Northern England (30:40) - Jimmy Muir's Bad Week (40:15) - What Didn't Work (51:50) - The Big Chill Remember to subscribe, rate, & review. Can follow the podcast on Twitter @TroublePod & Instagram @TroubleWithTheScriptPod

Joe Kinsey from Busted Coverage jumps on the podcast to analyze the classic basketball film 'White Men Can't Jump' (7:20) - Most/Least Realistic Parts (14:10) - Is Jeopardy a Sport? (17:35) - What Worked? (26:20) - What Didn't Work (35:20) - Prequel/Sequel Talk (48:45) - How Good Were Billy & Sidney? Please remember to subscribe, rate, & review.

The Iowa Starting Line Podcast host Pat Rynard talks with Statehouse reporters Erin Murphy and Caroline Cummings about what last-minute bills made it through the legislative […] The post Ep99: What Passed & What Didn’t At The Statehouse This Year appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.

Celebrating NFL draft day with 'Draft Day'. 105.3 The Fan's Kevin Turner brings NFL draft expertise to this break down the authenticity of this fictional drama about a GM during the NFL Draft. (4:00) - What is a GM's Draft Day Actually Like (7:05) - Most/Least Realistic Parts (13:40) - What Worked (20:25) - What Didn't Work (28:41) - Trade Talk (49:20) - Improving 'Draft Day' Remember to subscribe, rate, & review.

John is sick. He may *sob* never record again. At least for this week, which is why for the first time ever, a ZCPC episode was recorded without him. This is an historic moment, one whose implications may very well echo all the way to next week. When Henry won’t be able to record. Anyway, … Continue reading Episode 126: What Didn’t We Watch (ft. Jamie) →

This Episode Is Our Bi-Annual Routine Checkup With Make Believe Dr. Russell Edward Malburg To Recap Our 2018 Will Do Lists and Preview Our 2019 Will Do Lists! There’s A Lot To Take In And Consider Reflecting On In Relation To Your Own Lists From Both Last and This Year!  Topics Include… Reviewing What Worked Well and What Didn’t Work So Well In 2018  Bike Races, Physical Events, & Pushing Yourself In Community Putting Yourself In Situations To Learn Things  Building Things With Our Hands, Snowmen & Scarecrows  Cover Songs, Bruce Springsteen, and Being Open To The Unknown Embracing The Weird, Trying New Foods and How It Opens Us Up To Do More In All Areas of Life  Becoming Financially Responsible In Your 30s How Windmills Work, Crispy Treats & Coffee, Mashed Potatoes… And More!  Interested In Weekly FREE Email Full of Good Reads, Schedules, and A Ton Of Tips, Ideas, and Ways To Increase Health, Fitness, and Happiness Delivered Right To Your Email Instead Of Checking All Over The Place? Me Too!! Sign Up Below And Sit Back and Keep Living The Good Life!   http://zaratefitness.us10.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=bd5db6ad085f2ab63066ec43d&id=6af1b1391a

Nicola Cairncross is launching a brand new business AND trying three new things in this issue of the Vzine, while talking about the whole concept of New Year's resolutions. Should you make them, is it already too late by 2nd of January and what's the one thing you must NEVER do? Clicks And Leads is a "tongue in cheek" digital marketing Vzine by entrepreneur, author, podcaster, speaker, Nicola Cairncross. Mentioned In The Vzine Ring light Facebook Live BeLive.tv Nicola's Facebook Page WritingClubWorld.com On the blog Looking Backwards, Looking Forwards What Worked? What Didn't Work? What Did You Learn? What Will You Do Differently? What Do You Really, Really Want? That, Or Something Better! Own It! 208 | Thoughts On Friendship Vzine 81 | 5 Little Questions Vzine 80 | Zapping Tolerations (Revisited) Prefer to read? Welcome to this weeks Vzine, in today's show I'm going to be trying something completely different, in fact I'm trying two things that are completely different. One is using Phoebe's ring light which I've just realised is not centred but it seems to be giving off a good enough light to be working with. I'm trying to decide whether I should buy one for myself basically because it does get a bit murky at home in Greece. And the other thing I'm doing differently this week, is the middle section is comprised of a Facebook Live because I'm testing some theories. Frank Kern says that if you go live every day, you get more and more engagement each day and you get more views after you stop, after, you know, you close off the Live. Social Media Examiner say they don't seem to get any views after they close off their Lives. They get great engagement and great view counts while they're Live on Facebook but then it doesn't seem to continue. Now both of them then upload to YouTube, which I obviously do anyway, and so you know, you can leave residual stuff. The only problem with the Facebook Live which you'll see, is I'm recording this with my nice little camera which gives a fantastic good recording quality, the sound's good too, and if you've got a good light then you're laughing. But the Facebook Live is not such great quality, even though I'm using the ring light, because it's filming on my laptop and I couldn't work out how to force it to use the camera instead of the laptop, so you'll see that the image quality isn't so good. What I intend to do, is carry on using the camera for the Vzine and just go Live with Facebook every day. I'm also using a new bit of software called BeLive.TV which I found really easy to use, after I forced it to connect to Facebook the first time. It took a bit of a while to work out how to do that. But I suspect it was user error. We'll see how we go with the Facebook Live middle section. Do come and join me over on my page - Facebook.com/NicolaCairncrossUK - if you want to come and see any of the live videos over there. Let's crack on with the show... Hey, okay, so here we are live and it's the first time I've used this bit of kit so be patient with me. I'm going to be talking about New Year's Eve, New Year's resolutions and all that good stuff. Did you make any New Year's resolutions? Did you resolve to change your life? Is it already too late? Have you already missed the boat or feel like there is no point in doing it now? Or perhaps you decided you were going to do something on the 1st of January and you haven't done it. There are a number of people I know who said about a week and a half ago that they would start on the 1st of January and I thought, why don't you just start now? You know, if you're that keen to do something, why wait until a certain date? I know psychologically it feels tidier but also I feel that it's showing that you have a lack of commitment and that you don't really believe that you're going to do it yourself. So what I want to do is talk to you about some of the thing...

Are you really ready? Really? In this episode, we help you and your business prepare for the next disaster. As seen on 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show', Ryan Nichols and David Rebollar, two true heroes, share their experiences involved in Hurricane Florence rescue efforts. In addition, they share some important dos and don'ts. April Wiita, VP of Program Success, from Working Solutions, is no stranger to disaster preparedness. Along with sharing a personal experience, April breaks down a few important considerations for you and your business. As April hammered home, your business must, “Anticipate all things.” Listen to hear more about those “things”.The Jim Ward ended the show with a Crazy Bids and he describes it best. This edition of Crazy Bids is a “doozy”. All of that and more. A lot more!Related episodes:What Didn't Smokey Bear Tell Us About Wildfires? w Dr. Kate Wilkin and Dr. Jon Keeleyhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/thebigbidtheory/wildfires-what-didnt-smokey-bear-tell-us-abouPresent and Future of Cyber Attacks and Your Business. An Exceptional #CrazyBids. Wait, What? w Lance Haydenhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/thebigbidtheory/the-present-and-future-of-cyber-attacks-Terrorism, Inc. author talks funding of ISIS and imminent terror threats. Jim surfs, kayaks...and read a book. w Dr. Colin Clarkehttps://www.spreaker.com/user/thebigbidtheory/terrorism-inc-author-talks-funding-of-isAbout our guests:Ryan Nichols & David Rebollar w ‘Rescue the Universe'https://www.facebook.com/RescueTheUniverse/As seen on 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show', as published by Whateverlife.comhttp://whateverlife.com/ellen-meets-inspiring-hurricane-florence-dog-rescuer-ryan-nichols-the-ellen-show-on-whateverlife/April Wiita, from Working Solutionshttps://workingsolutions.com/leadership/april-wiita/‘Where Business Continuity Meets Disaster Recovery: Planning for Hurricane Season and Beyond', by April Wiitahttps://workingsolutions.com/business-continuity-disaster-recovery-planning-for-hurricane-season/5 Things All Businesses Should Know About Disaster Recovery, by Joyce Rosenberg, in Inc.https://www.inc.com/associated-press/5-things-all-businesses-should-know-about-disaster-recovery.html

David Cohen of Techstars joins Nick to discuss Techstars: What Worked, What Didn't, What's Next. In this episode, we cover: "What was the original vision for Techstars, when you started? How has that vision changed and evolved to where it is now? Techstars Ventures-- any concern that it sends a bad signal for those cohort companies that the fund does not invest in? What does winning look like for Techstars? How do you measure success? Do you measure common VC fund metrics like TVPI, DPI, IRR, etc? Do you compare yourself against the other top accelerators? If so, where do you excel? Started Techstars Anywhere in 2017, first full class in '18... How does one run a remote accelerator w/ the same quality of an in person one? I'm going to put you on the spot here-- some founders do not have a positive experience going through Techstars or other accelerators for that matter. What type of founder is the program a great fit for and what is it a poor fit for? I've noticed a focus both from you and Techstars on Mental health and wellness-- what are your thoughts on this area as an opportunity for startup innovation? How about the Cannabis industry. You're based in Boulder-- what are your thoughts on the sector and opportunity for founders? Do More Faster is one of the must-have books for every founder. Super pragmatic, actionable insights. What lesson or piece of advice doesn't appear in the book that, now in 2018, you'd add as a critical item for founder's to appreciate as they go through their journey Techstars's FounderCon Europe 2018 was less than 2 weeks ago-- What would you say is the biggest difference you've found when working with European startups vs ones in the US? What do you think Techstars looks like in five years? How do you balance time spent between companies that are succeeding vs. those that are failing? If you were to do it all over again, what would you change? What have you learned most about yourself through your experience at Techstars?" To listen more, please visit http://fullratchet.net/podcast-episodes/ for all of our other episodes. Also, follow us on twitter @TheFullRatchet for updates and more information.

This week James and Courtney talk about what didn’t go so well and what went well in 2017 for Team TCU. We want to send a very special thank you to our audience and all our listeners. The Come Up: Steps to Success Podcast started on June 23rd, 2017. In 6 months were able to hit 2027+ downloads. We owe that first-year success to everyone that listened and subscribed to our podcast. Our first year was full of ups and downs. Lessons that we could only learn by committing to this process of podcasting. One of the major lessons we learned was that consistency is the key to growth. We shared with you our mistakes when launching TCU. Our continuous growth led us to upgrade our microphones, and because of our increasing commitment, we "paid to play" by purchasing professional hosting to deliver longer episodes and better-embedded players. What Didn’t Go Well Lack of research before launching episode 1 Waiting two weeks to release episode 2 Conflicting schedules What Went Well! Switching to Buzzsprout Upgrading our microphones to the Audio-Technica ATR 2100 Bringing on ambitious guests that included authors, athletes, artists, and entrepreneurs. Our Favourite Episodes from 2017 1. Episode 24 - “Mindfulness” - Overcoming Anxiety, Stress, and Much More with Madeleine Eames 2. Episode 1 - Creating an Elevator Pitch 3. Episode 21 - Realize your potential with @tobiaji 4. Episode 11 - Life After Football Entrepreneur with @TFT_fitness 5. Episode 16 - How to Create a Podcast 6. Episode 19 - The Brand Building Entrepreneur with @mr.koa What to Expect for 2018? We are going to provide more valuable content for you in 2018. Starting with TCU Quick Wins. We are also going to be bringing a more Star-Studded line up of interviews which includes MORE Authors, MORE Athletes, MORE ARTIST, MORE professionals and MORE entrepreneurs, to share their tools, resources, and lessons that they learned on their journey. OUR GOAL FOR 2018 We need your help spreading the word. We want to hit 20,000 downloads in 2018. To do that we need you to share your favorite episode with a friend, a family member, or a colleague. Help us reach our goal by subscribing to TCU! You don’t want to miss out on whats coming in 2018. Make sure you Join TEAM TCU! @ https://www.thecomeuppodcast.com We would appreciate if you left us a review. Also, tell us what topics you want to hear on the next episode of The Come Up Stay Connected Make sure to visit Courtney Online to watch his Leadership VLog. Send your Questions to us on Twitter at @TheCStephen ... Follow us on Instagram at @TheCStephen or @ItsJLawson Thank you for tuning in!

The Popcorn Diet crew saw one of the most anticipated movies of the year with Star Wars: The Last Jedi, and we have so many thoughts that we supersized the episode! Come a join us for a galactic-sized discussion on all things The Last Jedi! Rick bags on millennial Star Wars. David bets the field. All that and more! (1:39) We Saw The Last Jedi! (5:17) The Last Jedi Plot, Characters, and Visuals (Spoiler Free!) (21:28) The Last Jedi Spoiler Talk From Here Out! (21:40) What Didn't We Like About The Last Jedi (24:56) Snoke & Kylo, Happy Endings, and Millennial Star Wars (43:31) Our Favorite Last Jedi Moments (52:56) The Force is With All of Us (1:01:00) Modern Film Viewing and Opinionated Debate of The Last Jedi (1:06:06) The Last Jedi Winners and Losers (1:18:24) Where does Star Wars Go From Here?

On this episode of the Online Marketing Made Easy Podcast, the focus is how to streamline the planning phase of your business so that you get all your goals set so that you’ll be ready for the New Year. If you do so, you can hit the ground running and get your year off to a great start! As I was planning this episode, I started to wonder how other people -- specifically the people I admire who are getting big results in their online marketing businesses -- actually get things done and how they plan and set their goals. Instead of just wonder, I reached out and asked them! Specifically, I asked Michael Hyatt, Pat Flynn, Melanie Duncan, Chris Ducker and Michael Stelzner how they plan for the New Year. Take the Time to Focus on Your Business During this episode, I want you to take this time to really focus on your business. My hope for you is that you actually take these tips and strategies and put them to action right away. Goal Setting Tip #1: Get Very Specific Before I get into the specifics of getting very specific, I want you to do a quick exercise. First, grab a piece of paper and fold it in half. What Worked in Your Business? On one half of the paper, write what was great or what worked well for you this year. What got you excited? What did you love doing? What did your customers love? What made you money? Get really clear on what worked, what didn’t, and what you really enjoyed. This is important because the emotions behind the work you do play a big part in your success. Before you even you even think about writing down goals for new things you want to do, first focus on enhancing, improving, and optimizing what already worked for you this year. What I personally realized when I did this exercise is that I need to focus more on what is already working. For example, I already have three successful programs, so instead of creating more programs, I’m going to focus on making the programs I already have even better. What Didn’t Work in Your Business? On the other half of the paper, write what needs to improve or what didn’t work. What were the failures? (We all have them!) What frustrated you or stopped you from moving forward? What should you stop doing? It can be just as important to think about what you need to stop doing as it is to plan for what you want to accomplish. As an example, I plan to travel and speak less in 2014 than I did in 2013, because I ended up being away from my family more than I wanted to this year and also found it hard to accomplish some of my more important goals since I was on the go so much. Set Your Goals Once you’ve done the above exercise, it’s time to set your goals! Here’s an important goal-setting tip for you: fit all of your goals onto one page. If you write pages and pages of goals, you’ll be overwhelmed, and you won’t likely focus on all of them anyway, so keep your goals simple and concise. Here’s what to include on one-page goal setting sheet 1. Revenue projections The first thing on my list is all of my revenue projects, specifically how much money I’m going to make, and where that money is coming from. While it may seem like revenue shouldn’t be the top goal, my good friend, Stu McLaren helped change my perspective on making money. He says, “Money is a leverage tool for impacting more lives than we could ever reach on a personal level.” I love that, because not only is it important to make money to provide for my own family, this perspective gives me a higher purpose for making money. Since this is a top priority for a business, it’s important to not only list how much money you plan to make, but to also project how you plan to accomplish that goal. As an example, for myself personally, I’ve planned out income funnels such as what I’ll make through my programs, through affiliate partnerships, etc. and I have funnels set up inside of Infusionsoft that sends information about my programs in a strategic way to the people on my email list. Being strategic in this way helps me know how most of my income will be generated. If your business is newer, you may not be able to project the source of your income as well. I couldn’t have done it myself two years ago. But at the very least you can set some revenue goals for different programs, products and services you have. 2. Contributions In addition to setting revenue goals, it’s important to set goals for the contributions you want to make. For instance, you may set a goal to contribute a certain amount to charity. That’s something I was able to do in a big way for the first time this year. It felt really good to do it and I definitely want to do it in an even bigger way next year. Another way I want to contribute is to connect more with my customers, prospects, past customers, and peers -- people that I connect with on a regular basis but don’t typically see in real life. So one thing my team is doing is starting a thank-you card a day campaign. We’re also going to be focused on doing things to wow our customers in unexpected ways. For instance, we may send flowers, or I may on occasion pick up the phone and call someone. And of course I plan to give a lot in terms of the free content I put out on a regular basis. So be sure to take the time to think about contributions you want to make, whether that be in a financial sense, or through giving in other ways. 3. My Special Focus It’s easy to run so many different directions in your business that you fail to accomplish the most important things. Because of this, I actually put, “Podcast Perfection” on my one-page goal sheet. The reason I chose this is because I’ve completed a full year of podcasting and I LOVE it, but I haven’t focused on it as much as I’d like, so I’m going to make it a big focus in the New Year. Having a separate section for my podcast on my goal planning sheet helps me to focus on planning goals that are specific to my podcast and figuring out how I’m going to reach those goals. So think about the big area you want to focus on it and include a section on your goal planning sheet for that specific thing. 4. Focused Foundation Strategies This is where I’m most specific. For instance, one thing on the Focused Foundation Strategies section of my goal planning sheet is to send out an email to my list every Thursday, and I’ve even blocked out time on my calendar for writing all of the emails for each month. I’ve also planned out the rest of my content, including everything from blog posts to program updates in a similar way, again blocking out time on my calendar to make sure it happens. Now here’s a goal planning tip from one of our special guests, Pat Flynn Write it down, break it down, take it down. Pat’s goal planning tip consists of three simple sentences: 1. Write it down. Write down your goals. When you write them down, your goals become clearer and you have something specific to work toward. In addition to this, when you write your goals down, you have something you can visibly see. 2. Break it down. Take each big goal you’ve written down and break them into mini-goals. Big goals can be intimidating which leads to procrastination. But when you break them into mini-goals, they are much easier to accomplish. 3. Take it down. Take those mini-goals you’ve written and crush them. Take them down, one by one! Goal Setting Tip #2: Stack Your Goals What I mean by stacking your goals is to create your big picture goals and then create a stack of mini goals that will get you to your big goals. What I need to do from there, there's a little bit more work that needs to be done, I need to stack my goals, make those mini-goals so they'll lead up to the big goals. For example, if I have a big goal of growing my email list by 50,000 in a year, I need to have some mini-goals such as webinars for list building to reach that goal. I have some more help with this tip, because the idea of these mini goals seem to be a hot topic with my special guests. Now a goal-planning tip from another one of my special guests, Chris Ducker. Focus on one goal at a time. Chris’ tip is shared in story form and is all about his own experience as someone who went from working 12-14 hours per day in 2009 to becoming a virtual CEO. He did this through focusing on one big thing that he wanted to let go of at a time, with a different focus each month For instance, the in January 2010, he focused on getting his email under control, and handled by someone other than himself. In February he started hiring people to replace himself in various areas. In March he worked on getting himself off the training floor, and so on. In his own words, Chris states, “My tip here, really, above and beyond everything else is to set that big goal up for the whole year. What it is, it doesn't really matter. It could be starting a new business, it could be launching a speaking career, it could be producing a new product for a new service for your following online. It doesn't really matter. But create that one big goal and start breaking it down into mini-goals that you then achieve on a regular basis as the year goes by. It will make you feel good, it will make you feel as if you're achieving something every month, every quarter, whatever the case may be, and ultimately you should go ahead and achieve that main goal over the year as well.” While Chris didn’t use the word, “stacking,” he’s definitely a fan of the stacking effect where you stack mini-goals to reach the big picture goal. You might want to try coming up with one epic goal for the year and then creating 12 mini-goals to reach the big goal, and focus on one of the smaller goals each month. Bonus Tip: Be Very Protective of Your Time! I want you to get very deliberate on how you spend your time. Everyone I know that's highly successful, including all of these special guests I have on the show today, are very deliberate about how they spend their time. I can promise you that many of them say no more often than they say "yes." Being protective of your time will help you reach the big scary goals you’ve set. My next guest, Melanie Duncan provides great insight on the topic of setting big scary goals, and the three types of goals everyone should set. Melanie starts off by stating that most goal setting books and audios will tell you to set super ambitious goals, and the problem with that is that when you wake up the next morning and look at them, it’s very intimidating. Because of this, it’s better to set smaller goals and you’ll feel motivated to tackle them. Melanie has learned that when she accomplishes the smaller goals, she feels fantastic and motivated to then tackle bigger things. A mutual friend of both me and Melanie, James Wedmore says you should set a goal that you’ll hit no matter what, a more challenging, but very doable goal, and a “hairy scary” goal that is way out there. You’re bound to accomplish at least one of the goals, and feel good about it, even if you don’t manage to accomplish the most difficult one. An important thing that Melanie touched on is the emotions behind the goal. You have to consider how your goals make you feel, because your emotions impact your ability to accomplish the goal. One thing I personally love doing is picking a word or theme for the year. Mari Smith does this every year. This year, instead of picking a single word, I picked a phrase, “Work less, contribute more.” This is actually a goal of my entire team. We’re going to accomplish this by working smarter and more efficiently. Speaking of a word or a theme for the new year, Mike Stelzner and his personal planning tip for this episode, takes this to a new level. His tip has to do with coming up with a company vision statement. Your vision statement can include things that aren’t yet true, but that you are working toward. That was the case for Mike’s company, Social Media Examiner, when they wrote the vision statement a year ago, but today, he can say with confidence that they’ve grown into their vision statement. Mike has the vision statement taped on the wall in his office, so he sees it every time he sits at his desk. He advises that you keep your vision statement simple and just a couple of sentences long. I love the way that Mike created a vision statement that pushed him beyond his comfort zone. Since we’re on the topic of comfort zone, I thought I would end this episode with Michael Hyatt's strategy for goal setting and his thoughts about moving out of your comfort zone. This one will really push you in ways that will make you uncomfortable, but will set you up to win. Michael states that you should set your goals outside of your comfort zone because that is where real growth begins, where solutions are, and where fulfillment resides. The trick is to make sure your goals are set high enough, but not too high. Michael suggests taking note of these three indicators to help you know that you’re on the right track: 1. Uncertainty. It’s good to be a little uncertain about how you’re going to accomplish the goal. Embrace that uncertainty, rather than running from it. 2. Fear. Most people avoid fear, and that was the case for Michael as well for a great deal of his life. But fear is an indicator that you’re getting close, and let’s you know you’re heading in the right direction. 3. A sense of inadequacy. In most cases when Michael pursues a goal that he just knows he has to achieve, he feels inadequate. This is going to be the case for anyone who is out to accomplish anything of significance. After hearing Michael’s tip, I actually had to rework some of my goals because I was playing it a little too safe. Thank you! A big thank you to all of my special guests for contributing to this episode. This episode just wouldn't have been the same without him, so big shout out to all of you. Thank you so much for taking the time to send in your goal setting and planning tips. My Gift to You The number one thing that I want to accomplish through this podcast episode is for you to be motivated to take action and set goals for the coming year. To help with this, I created a Goal Planning Worksheet just for you. Click here to download the worksheet!

David W. Deeds, as IT Manager/Teacher for Changchun American International School in Jilin Province, China, has been using 3D virtual worlds in K-12 (international) school education for three years: Second Life, OpenSimulator, Quest Atlantis and Minecraft. By the time this presentation is given, Alice and Unity3D might be included in the list as well. Although used primarily for the International Baccalaureate Organization’s Technology and Information Technology in a Global Society courses, 3D virtual worlds have been featured as part of English and, perhaps of particular interest, several cross-curricular efforts with Art, Music and Science classes. He used Second Life as an integral part of computer science and English courses for three years in a university and college setting before switching venues to K-12 schools. David was invited to present on his work with 3D virtual worlds at seven international educational technology conferences during 2011, among them the Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education’s Global Learn Asia Pacific in Melbourne and ED-MEDIA in Lisbon. He also presented inworld to the Bavarian Center for Gifted Children on the strengths of 3D virtual worlds regarding not just gifted or talented but also special needs education. After describing the classes conducted using the different environments, he’ll use a “What Worked, What Didn’t” format to discuss both lessons learned and plans for future classes. In Second Life he’s Deed Davids. Come visit his Second Life K-12s Inworld cybercampus: http://slurl.com/secondlife/Teaching/79/199/21/.Best Practices in Education

That if you confess with your mouth, "Jesus is Lord," and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved (Rom 10:9). This is how a person can be saved—by confessing that Jesus is Lord, and believing that God raised him from the dead. The resurrection of Jesus is so vital to our Christian faith. Without it, our faith is meaningless and futile. So, we Christians are all supposed to believe that Jesus was raised from the dead and is still alive today. But are we really believing that? First, we need to realize that among the Christians at Corinth there were those who did not believe in the resurrection of the dead. Paul says: But if it is preached that Christ has been raised from the dead, how can some of you say that there is no resurrection of the dead (1 Cor 15:12)? What? Were these people really Christians? I know what you mean. Being a Christian means believing in the resurrection. But if you asked them, “Are you a Christian?”, they would probably say, “Yes, I am.” They all believed in Jesus all right. Think about Jesus’ disciples. When did they believe that Jesus was the Messiah, the Son of God—before or after the death and resurrection of Jesus? Well, at least, Peter did believe so and confessed it already in chapter 16 of Matthew. Then, did he believe in the resurrection of Jesus that time? The Bible tells that Jesus spoke about his death and resurrection many times, but none of the disciples believed that. From that time on Jesus began to explain to his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things at the hands of the elders, chief priests and teachers of the law, and that he must be killed and on the third day be raised to life. Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him. "Never, Lord!" he said. "This shall never happen to you (Mat 16:21-22)!" This proves that a person can believe in Jesus without really believing in the reality of his resurrection. Pay attention to how the disciples were on the day Jesus was raised from the dead. On the evening of that first day of the week, when the disciples were together, with the doors locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said, "Peace be with you (John 20:19)!" Why did the disciples lock themselves in a dark room? Because they were afraid of the Jews. But why were they afraid of the Jews? Because they killed Jesus. What? Didn’t they know that God raised him from the dead? I guess not. They did not believe even though some women went and told them that they saw Jesus on that day. So many of us are in the same situation like these disciples who believed Jesus was the Messiah, but knew only that Jesus died, and did not believe in the reality of his resurrection. They live still in darkness with fear and the sense of guilt and failure. Death is still reigning over them while it has been already swallowed up in victory. It does not make sense, doesn’t it?