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This week's guest is Robert Stone. Robert has worked at organizations with varying degrees of lean experience, and he shared what that's been like. Ron and Robert also discussed why you can't do lean "to" people. MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you'll learn:  The quote that inspires Robert (3:33) Robert's background (4:16) How Robert heard about lean (7:08) About lean and welding (9:01) How Robert learned about lean (11:58) Running kaizen events (14:41) Dealing with resistance (17:48) Implementing lean at his current company (18:38) The contrast between his former and current companies (21:25) What Robert would do differently (23:49) His thoughts on suggestion boxes (25:24) Robert's advice for frontline workers (31:36) Podcast Resources Right Click to Download this Podcast as an MP3 Download a Free Audio Book at Audible.com Robert on LinkedIn The Kaizen Way Course What Do You Think? What does the phrase "lean artifact" mean to you?

Meet Robert. This nonprofit leader, entrepreneur, author, speaker and activist is a passionate proponent of social good. In fact, he's the founder of D.C. Central Kitchen, the Campus Kitchen Project and the L.A. Kitchen, which have collectively produced over 40 million meals and helped over 2,000 individuals attain jobs. He's talking about the economics of nonprofit (Spoiler: we're REALLY good for business) and sharing why activism matters to the sector. Bottom line: you don't have to choose between making good and making a living.Episode HighlightsRobert's story and journey to where he is today (3:00)The founding story of the DC Central Kitchen (6:17)Robert's advice for nonprofits to embrace change, challenge the status quo, and be open to new ideas (7:47)The founding story of the LA Kitchen (13:00)“There is no profit without nonprofits.” - Robert's philosophy on the economics of nonprofits (23:30)What Robert is paying attention to for the future of the nonprofit sector (30:00)How nonprofits should step into an activist role (32:00)A powerful moment of philanthropy in Robert's life (42:30)Robert's One Good Thing: If you chase money, you'll run forever. If you chase result money will come to you. (44:00)For more information and episode details visit: www.weareforgood.com/episode/152The We Are For Good Podcast is co-hosted by Jonathan McCoy, CFRE and Becky Endicott, CFRE and welcomes the most dynamic nonprofit leaders, advocates and philanthropists to share innovative ideas and lessons learned 3x a week!Want to hear insider details and to get our best roundup of tips, freebies, resources and show notes from each episode? Join the Good Community - it's free! Visit www.weareforgood.com/helloAbout our Sponsor GivebutterGivebutter is Loved by over 30,000 nonprofits, student groups, sports teams, schools, companies, and individuals just like you, and PS: it's also loved by the three of us who are superfans of their incredible giving platform.

In today's episode, Trey Lockerbie sits down with Chief Investment Officer and New York Times bestselling author, Robert Hagstrom. Robert has written multiple books, especially on Warren Buffett including The Warren Buffett Way, The Warren Buffett Portfolio, Investing The Last Liberal Art, and his latest book Warren Buffett: Inside The Ultimate Money Mind. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:(05:08) The evolution of Warren Buffett's investing style(03:07) The meaning behind the phrase “Money Mind” that Buffett coined(15:53) What Robert learned from investing alongside Bill Miller and more*Disclaimer: Slight timestamp discrepancies may occur due to podcast platform differences.BOOKS AND RESOURCES:Preston, Trey & Stig's tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance ToolHave high quality, sustainably-sourced Wild-Caught Seafood delivered right to your door with Wild Alaskan Company. Order today and get $15 off your 1st box of premium seafoodCommunicate your ideas in the best way possible with CanvaCheck out Kraken's industry-leading exchange where you can buy BitcoinTeach kids good money habits the fun and easy way with GoHenry's debit card for kids and app for parents. Get one free month with promo code WSBAccess conference calls, investor presentations, transcripts and earnings reports as frictionless as possible with QuartrJoin OurCrowd and get to invest in medical technology, breakthroughs in ag tech and food production, solutions in the multi-billion dollar robotic industry, and so much moreSavor every moment with ButcherBox. New members can get one pack of free bacon in EVERY box for the life of their membership when they sign upThank an awesome human with the best scrubs in the world -- FIGS! Enter promo code WSB at checkout to get 15% offMake documents, ask a lawyer your legal questions, and sign contracts on the go with Rocket Lawyer. Head to rocketlawyer.com/workconfidently to start your free trial todayGet three months free when you protect yourself with ExpressVPN, the VPN we trust to keep us private onlineBrowse through all our episodes (complete with transcripts) hereSupport our free podcast by supporting our sponsorsHELP US OUT!Help us reach new listeners by leaving us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts! It takes less than 30 seconds, and really helps our show grow, which allows us to bring on even better guests for you all! Thank you – we really appreciate it!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

After reading the EdSurge article “Flipped Learning Can Be a Key to Transforming Teaching and Learning Post-Pandemic”, Maria was curious to learn more about flipped learning. So she invited the author, Robert Talbert, to join her on the podcast. Robert has published the book Flipped Learning: A Guide for Higher EducationFaculty, to support other educators on their flipped learning journey and help them avoid the mistakes he made teaching with flipped learning since 2009. He also wanted to collect everything he knew about flipped learning - along with some research, theoretical foundations, history, and practical examples - and put it in one volume. Together, they discuss why Robert decided to try flipped learning for the first time, who uses flipped learning and why, and how to design a flipped learning environment online or as a hybrid course. They also unpack the support faculty need to adopt flipped learning and guide their students to develop self-teaching skills. Robert is a professor of Mathematics at Grand Valley State University, where he teaches a wide range of mathematics courses and conducts research in undergraduate mathematics education, with a focus on flipped learning and technology-enabled active learning. He served as Assistant Chair and Chair of the Mathematics Department between 2018 and 2020. Robert holds MS and PhD degrees in Mathematics from Vanderbilt University and taught in small liberal arts colleges for 14 years before arriving at Grand Valley State University in 2011. He is a frequent workshop facilitator and keynote speaker on teaching and learning in the US and abroad. He writes about flipped learning, math, technology, education, and academic productivity on his personal blog. Tune in to learn from an inspirational leader in higher education who wants to give faculty a handbook for how to get started and keep going. Listen to this episode and explore:Introducing Robert Talbert and sharing highlights from today's episode (1:18)Learning the alphabet watching Sesame Street and spelling words at his grandmother's house (4:22)How Robert’s interest in Mathematics developed during school and college (5:07)The moment Robert discovered his passion for Mathematics (7:52)How a conversation with his oldest sister ignited his interest in becoming a professor (9:28)Robert’s teaching philosophy that led him to teach at small liberal arts colleges (10:38)The origin story of his book Flipped Learning: A Guide for Higher Education Faculty (15:30)What is Flipped Learning? (18:02)How to design flipped learning for any modality (20:24)Unpacking the basic and advanced objectives of flipped learning (24:17)Why we cannot waste in-class time anymore to teach students things they can learn on their own (25:35)How teachers facilitate active learning in-class through curated activities (26:22)Reflecting on the active learning that happens through a connection of people and ideas (29:32)Why Robert decided to flip his first online course, how he did it and what he learned from it (31:20)The evolution of flipped learning over the years: it's so much easier today (35:10)Why flipped learning is becoming a trusted pedagogy framework during and post-pandemic (37:12)A student-centered higher education journey (40:30)How to guide and support students during their first experience with flipped learning (43:32)The essential skills students develop during flipped learning (46:05)Reflections on his most recent online classes and students' preferences (47:44)The critical support faculty need to adopt flipped learning in their courses (51:36)The role of communities of practice in teachers' journey (54:02)What educators can learn outside of academia to make their teaching better (56:12)Why and how higher education institutions can build trust with students (58:36)What Robert wants to leave his mark on within his lifetime (1:00:14)Maria’s request to listeners to make recommendations for future guests and support the podcast (1:00:44) Where to find more about Robert Talbert:On LinkedInRobert's website  Mentioned in this episode:The Book: Flipped Learning: A Guide for Higher Education FacultyThe EdSurge Article: Flipped Learning Can Be a Key to Transforming Teaching and Learning Post-PandemicHow to join the Mastery Grading Slack Space that Robert administers: https://join.slack.com/t/masterygrading/shared_invite/zt-662paj3a-uhbTix_fFZhzo7xI3S2jYA    Production team:Host & Producer: Maria XenidouIntroduction Voice: David Bourne  Contact us:impactlearningpodcast(at)gmail.com  Music credits:Like Lee performed by The Mini VandalsTransition sounds: Swamp Walks performed by Jingle Punks

Robert Wallace is VP of Growth at Tallwave which works with companies like PayPal, Banner Health, and Lumin Digital on their products and customer experiences. Robert has 20+ years of experience in branding, marketing and communications programs to help drive the company's growth.   Questions   Could you share with us a little bit about your journey, even though we did read a very short description of where you are now and what you're doing? We always like to ask our guests if they could share with us a little bit about their journey in their own words, and how they got to where they are today. Your current organization is a customer experience design company and we are going through a global pandemic, how have you been able to navigate in this space as an organization? And have you found it difficult to get the strategy or the design across to your clients, or even to your own employees to relate to your clients, especially during this environment that we're operating? Customer experience design from a product based perspective versus service based perspective, what are maybe one or two things that you think organizations really need to consider to really be above the rest as it relates to customer experience design. Could you share with us what's the one app, tool or website that you absolutely cannot live without in your business? Could you share with us what is the one thing that's going on in your life right now - something that you're really excited about, it could be something that you're working on to develop yourself or your people. Could you also share with us maybe one or two books that you have read, that have had the biggest impact on you, it could be a book that you read a very long time ago, or maybe even one that you read recently, but it really has just stayed with you. Where can listeners find you online? Do you have a quote or saying that during times of adversity or challenge, you tend to revert to this quote, it kind of helps to get you back on track and get you refocused. Do you have one of those?   Highlights   Robert’s Journey   Robert shared that at the moment, he’s based in Scottsdale, Arizona, where his company Tallwave is located. But he’s from Pennsylvania, near Pittsburgh and that is where he spent a lot of his formative years before he went to college and graduate school.   And after that, he started his professional career, jumped right into a fast growth company called Airwalk. Airwalk was a head to toe action sports manufacturer, they did everything from skateboarding shoes to head to toe snowboarding equipment, to BMX shoes, etc. And that's where he really got his first taste of what magic it is when a customer base and a brand really merge together and make that emotional bond because Airwalk had that bond at that time and they had seen some pretty meteoric growth as a consequence of that. And when he was there, he ran retail marketing.   So anything that happened at the point of sale, at the retail point of sale, and then he also put his toe in the water, he’s dating himself now but he opened up the Airwalk’s online store, which at the time was not an easy feat and was a very controversial endeavour as well, because this is back in later 90s when eCommerce wasn't as ubiquitous and there was a lot of worry about cannibalization and those type of things. But he ran all of the operations of the online business for Airwalk. And that's really how he sort of backed into to the technology world.   From there, he moved out to Boston and work for a couple startups. One was a very large eCommerce site called FarmandCountry.com where he really started his product and product meant side of his background.   And so, he ran the product there at FarmandCountry.com. And then he took that experience to a startup coming out of MIT called Afanova. They were, how would I call it, they used evolutionary algorithms that came out of MIT and they use that evolutionary algorithms to do high throughput consumer testing for brand packaging, logos, product designs, those type of things.   So think of it as an incredibly efficient, a marketing research and feedback tool. He was there early on and helped commercialize the product and the technology itself, taking it and pointing it at different markets, but the one that was particularly worthwhile at that point was the consumer packaging goods industry. So they sold into Procter and Gamble, Coca Cola, Johnson and Johnson, Conagra, you name it, Nestle, the big CPG companies.   And from there he moved to Arizona and that's when he was early on in Tallwave - they’re a customer experience design company. And he was brought on early on to stand up the services side of the business, which has now grown, that was about 10 years ago. So it has grown to a much larger company where now and like as you mentioned, they work with companies as big as Amex and JP Morgan Chase all the way to well-funded startups and great up and coming companies like Lumin Digital, let's see, Emailage, Algolia, those type of startups that you may have heard of.   What he would say is the common thread in his career, he has done footwear, he has done farm equipment, he has done tech, and he has done crazy technology out of MIT and now he’s in a business that works with all sorts of companies.   But he would say the one common thread is a great brand doesn't really care about what industry you're in, it's about making that kind of emotional connection between the customer and the company itself.   And you do that by having an amazing experience from the beginning, you have a need as a customer all the way through, you bought product, use the product, maybe had to get some customer service from that company, all the way through being a repeat customer.   So thinking about all the touch points in there is a huge part of what excites him about brand experience and customer experience, which he’ll tip his hand in his bias, he thinks those two things are very close to the same thing, if not the same thing. But understanding the customer experience and what its impact can be is what he would say the common thread is through his marketing, branding and product management career so far.   Navigating Through the Customer Experience Design Space   Me: A very fullsome journey that has taken you to different industries and different touch points so you have a very diverse approach as it relates to these different industries. So, you span quite a few industries as you indicated in explaining your journey. I know you said your current organization is a customer experience design company and we are going through a global pandemic, how have you been able to navigate in this space as an organization? And have you found it difficult to get the strategy or the design across to your clients, or even to your own employees to relate to your clients, especially during this environment that we're operating?   Robert shared that they've been very fortunate, and the nature of their work, which is creative designers, marketers, consultants, those type of people, it wasn't a huge stretch for them to work remotely, so they were very fortunate in that regard.   And they were also very fortunate because they had a broad variety of clients and some were impacted more fundamentally than others during the pandemic, so that helped them as well. But they definitely have faced the customer experience situation both from their own standpoint, but also their clients. And if you think about, if you think customer experience broadly, they've almost become more acutely aware of the customer’s experience and the individuals customers experience more acutely than they ever have before because of the pandemic. So, companies have had no choice but to take a long, hard look at how they service and provide value to their customer base. And depending on the industry, of course, you've had to adjust accordingly. But he believes it hits all industries.   So they've seen what has happened in retail, for example, that everything that probably was on the customer experience roadmap so to speak, curb side pickup, buy online, pick up in store, touch less flooring, all of those things were probably on the roadmap already but the pandemic pushed it all forward by 5 years or so.   So, he thinks that's an easy one and a pretty straightforward one. But anytime you've had to think about how your customers are interacting with you, he thinks every company, and almost every person in that company has had to rethink how we do that effectively and how we provide value and where the value actually lies, versus necessarily just in person interactions.   Robert stated that Yanique had mentioned how do they actually deliver some of their work, like he said, it lends itself pretty well to a virtual world. They're able to shift a lot of their workshops online and there are some pretty cool tools that they've been using in order to do that. But he will say that that everybody's itching to have a little bit more human interaction.    Customer Experience Design From a Product Based Perspective Versus Service Based Perspective     Me: So tell us a little bit about customer experience design from a product based perspective versus service based perspective, could you share with us maybe one or two things that as a company, whether you're a big organization like let's say, a PayPal an Amazon versus a small company, because we do have quite a range of listeners that listen to this podcast, some of them hold very big positions in these large organizations and some of them who run their own business so they wear the hat on product development, marketing, social media, all of the different things. So if we were to look on it from that perspective, what are maybe one or two things that you think they really need to consider to really be above the rest as it relates to customer experience design.   Robert stated that the one thing that he would recommend regardless of whether you're a product company or a service company, and regardless of how big or small your company is, he thinks he would highly recommend that all companies look at and be very diligent and honest about what the actual customer journey is.   That is from the point that the customer realizes they have a need, and every step all the way through purchase, use, service, and repurchase, hopefully. So, every single touch point and then making sure that you understand who those user personas are that would be going through that journey.   And that's actually not demographic, per se at all, it's more behavioural when he says persona. So who are the types of people that are using your products or services, once you have really a good deal of empathy for who those personas are, and what they go through in terms of every step of the process around their customer journey, which may or may not have to do with your company specifically, but what is actually their journey as a customer.   He thinks from there, you're in a great position to see where the opportunities are, the opportunities might be, “Wow, there's a gap in the market in terms of how they are accessing our product and using it.” And in that case, you can do a lot of user experience exploration and redesign and see if you can remap how that looks in order to make the product part of that experience more seamless, easier to use, and generally more delightful for the customer.   Or if you're a services-based business, you may have a look at it and say, “Okay, how are we going to actually support all these interactions with our customers.” And knowing how they interact and the pains they're feeling, you can start to tailor what services you might provide to them, how you might provide to them, etc. So, speaking for Tallwave even so, he would say that the customer journey is the core component, the starting point he would say for any kind of company product or service.   App, Website or Tool that Robert Absolutely Can’t Live Without in Him Business    When asked about an online resource that he cannot live without in his business, Robert shared that there are a few that their company uses. But he’ll mention two and he would say that they're less do or die for him personally, but certainly for customer experience type work and the kind of work that their team does so well.   The first one is InVision, which is a design tool to make high fidelity mock ups and present them and interact with them with their clients. So they do a tonne of work in software and mobile app development and then they also do some web work as well and laying those out in InVision and then being able to show something that's high fidelity and in some cases even clickable to their clients and to even perhaps some validation work really helps them understand if they're on the right track and making sure that they're building a product that meets the market need.   The other one that he would say has really become pretty invaluable this year is a company called Miro. And that company, their tool allows them to do a whole plethora of interactive activities, from whiteboarding sessions to mind mapping to post it note work, where they put up business model canvases and interact. But it allows everybody to interact in the tool simultaneously as if they were in the room together doing that with physical post it notes and whiteboards like they used to pre pandemic.   So, every time he uses Miro, he’s very impressed with how well they've taken into consideration the users of that tool and the people that use whiteboards and workshopping and those types of things so often, like a lot of agency folks, design folks, consulting folks, that's a great example of a company that has really listened to who the personas are, what behaviour do they take place in, and then what is the journey that we go through to implement that, and they've built that into the product. So, he thinks they're actually a good example of what he was describing before.    What Robert is Really Excited About Now!    Robert shared that on a personal level, the more and more of the world keeps getting vaccinated, and he’s halfway home, meaning he got one of the two shots, so he'll soon be fully vaccinated and that is a relief, he’s sure to everybody that gets it for themselves and their loved one. So the things that come with that are more time and more quality time with family and friends. And so, that's probably his number one personal item.   On a professional level, he thinks it is when we all go through times like this, and the pandemic was unlike any other. He thinks when we come out of the other side, we've all transformed a little bit and he’s excited by what that transformation, as painful as it might have been, that transformation has opened up a lot of opportunities for all of us, especially in the business world.   Books That Have Had the Greatest Impact on Robert   When asked about books that have had the biggest impact, Robert shared that one he has read about 4 years ago, 5 years ago maybe, it's called Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown. And he found it to be very useful and worthwhile for both his personal and professional life and it's really about identifying what really is adding value to the time that you're spending on something and when to say no, and why and being very deliberate about that. And in very simple terms, because he thinks most of us, at least at some point struggle with saying no, and being a little overburdened, but what really is important now is something that Essentialism definitely has taught him. So that's sort of a both a professional book.   And then he’s also reading a book that he’s finding fascinating, it's called Thinking in Bets: Making Smarter Decisions When You Don’t Have All the Facts by Annie Duke as in gambling bets, and it's written by a former professional poker player. And it's not at all about poker, it is about decision making, processes and using the mind-set that a professional poker player or gambler that they use and the processes they use in order to evaluate what they're doing. There's a lot of them that are very cool ways to think about the decision making we have to do in our professional lives day to day.    Where Can We Find Robert Online   Website – www.tallwave.com LinkedIn – wallacera Twitter - @Tallwave Instagram - @tallwave LinkedIn - Tallwave   Quote or Saying that During Times of Adversity Robert Uses   When asked about a quote or saying that he tends to revert to, Robert shared that it's a little long can I read it. It’s called The Man in the Arena by Teddy Roosevelt, one of their former Presidents. “It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat.”   Please connect with us on Twitter @navigatingcx and also join our Private Facebook Community – Navigating the Customer Experience and listen to our FB Lives weekly with a new guest   Grab the Freebie on Our Website – TOP 10 Online Business Resources for Small Business Owners    Links   Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown Thinking in Bets: Making Smarter Decisions When You Don’t Have All the Facts by Annie Duke   The ABC’s of a Fantastic Customer Experience   Do you want to pivot your online customer experience and build loyalty - get a copy of “The ABC’s of a Fantastic Customer Experience.”   The ABC's of a Fantastic Customer Experience provides 26 easy to follow steps and techniques that helps your business to achieve success and build brand loyalty. This Guide to Limitless, Happy and Loyal Customers will help you to strengthen your service delivery, enhance your knowledge and appreciation of the customer experience and provide tips and practical strategies that you can start implementing immediately! This book will develop your customer service skills and sharpen your attention to detail when serving others. Master your customer experience and develop those knock your socks off techniques that will lead to lifetime customers. Your customers will only want to work with your business and it will be your brand differentiator. It will lead to recruiters to seek you out by providing practical examples on how to deliver a winning customer service experience!

On this episode of The Built in Seattle Podcast, I talked with  Robert Wahbe, CEO & Co-Founder at Highspot. For extras from this interview, subscribe to my weekly emailEpisode HighlightsHow Highspot found the "oldest new category on the planet" with sales enablement.What Robert learned from working under Satya Nadella at Microsoft.The power of "listening hard." How to know when you actually have a new category.Finding the path from a nice to have to a should have to a must have.Why clarity and resonance is the key to category creation.The power of repeating a  strong framework and analogy.The non-obvious benefits of serving both SMB and Enterprise.Product problem vs "How should I do it" problem.How over-investing in services early paid off later.Why Highspot attempts to create a "spark of magic" in everything they do.Learning from others, but recognizing that there is "no one right answer."Why Account Development is a top-level function at Highspot.Why Robert follows all Seattle unicorns, including Outreach, Auth0, Rover, Convoy.Why Pete Carroll is Robert's Seattle leader role model.Guest Bio:Robert is Highspot’s co-founder and CEO, leading their mission to transform the way millions of people work. Prior to founding Highspot in 2012, Robert spent more than 15 years as Corporate Vice President of the Server and Tools Division at Microsoft. A veteran entrepreneur, he also co-founded Colusa, a cross-language virtual machine that was acquired by Microsoft in 1996.Where to follow Robert:https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertwahbe/https://twitter.com/RobertWahbeWhere to follow Adam:https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamschoenfeld/https://twitter.com/schoenyFeedback? Suggestions on who to interview? Email me anytime - adamseattlepodcast@gmail.com

Bestselling author Robert G. Hagstrom, CFA, senior portfolio manager at EquityCompass, takes listeners on a journey from the time he first heard Warren Buffett talk about a “money mind” to what he learned while researching and writing his latest book, “Warren Buffett: Inside the Ultimate Money Mind,” about the mindset and ideas that shaped the legendary investor’s investment methods. ____ ► Subscribe to our Take 15 Podcast YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA3HUMuK4FSp_CvQH_2Ji7g?app=desktop ►Transcript: https://cfainst.is/3mZN6lA ►Email us for comments, questions, or appearance requests:Take15podcast@cfainstitute.org ____ Topics discussed: 1:45 Intro 2:50 Robert talks about his new book, Warren Buffett: Inside the Ultimate Money Mind 3:55 Temperament and why it’s critical as an element of a money mind? 4:47 What is a money mind? 5:55 Building blocks to a money mind 9:41 How does the average investor emulate Warren Buffett and these building blocks? 11:13 Investing is easier than you think but harder than it looks – Is that temperament? 13:36 Robert’s favorite chapter 16:40 The “Woodstock for Capitalists” annual meeting and how many Robert has attended 18:50 What Robert will be listening for at this year’s meeting 20:05 Warren Buffett wrote that debt securities face a bleak future – do you agree? 22:12 The perennial question – who will succeed Warren Buffett as Chief Executive? 23:17 The relationship between Warren and Charlie 25:13 Cocktail nugget – One Thousand Ways to Make $1000 by FC Minaker 27:02 Penny scale 28:49 A cocktail nugget about Warren and Charlie ____ Related articles and links: Warren Buffett: Inside the Ultimate Money Mind https://www.wiley.com/en-us/Warren+Buffett%3A+Inside+the+Ultimate+Money+Mind-p-9781119714590 The Warren Buffett Way https://www.amazon.com/Warren-Buffett-Way-Robert-Hagstrom/dp/1118503252 One Thousand Ways to Make $1000 https://www.amazon.com/One-Thousand-Ways-Make-1000-ebook/dp/B0170AKILI/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2NTCHCZ4CVRLR&dchild=1&keywords=1000+way+to+make+1000+dollars&qid=1618843035&sprefix=1000+way+to+make+%2Cstripbooks%2C156&sr=8-3 CFA Institute members and charterholders Professional Learning Tracker https://cpd.cfainstitute.org/ ____ Find Robert here: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roberthagstrom Twitter: https://twitter.com/robertghagstrom?lang=en Find Lauren here: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren- foster/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/laurenfosternyc

Robert Nickell is the founder and CEO of Rocket Station, the leading provider of outsourced staffing and process management for the Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) industry. Operating in Dallas Fort Worth since 2013. Rocket Station helps small to mid-sized businesses with efficiency and profitability. Simplified staffing allows operators to focus on core competencies and outsource the rest.   Robert started his career as an entrepreneur in the real estate industry which has positioned him to support many real estate entrepreneurs and established firms who are struggling with staffing and human resources.   Robert and his team’s strength in evaluating best practices and efficient ways to staff capacity have continued to propel Rocket Station. When not helping clients build better businesses, you'll find Robert traveling the world or hanging out with his nephews in Dallas.   Questions   Could you just share with us a little bit about your journey? In your own words, how it is that you got to where you are today? So tell us a little bit about if a client was to hire you to, let's say, you got a customer who is exactly where you were many years ago. What are some of the benefits that they would get? What are some of the things that they would need to do like maybe one, two or three things that maybe they're not doing that would help them to be more productive? What would maybe two or three recommendations that you have done in your own business or that you've seen other persons do that have really been able to still sustain a strong customer experience where your customers are advocates of your business? Some people genuinely feel like if they don't want jump in their car, or take public transportation and get physically to a location that the work can’t get done. Is that a recruitment issue or is that a leadership mind-set issue? How do they get over that hump to feel like the person is going to be just as productive if they were working from home? What’s the one online resource, tool, website or app that you absolutely cannot live without in your business? Could you share with us maybe one or two books that have had the biggest impact on you? It could be a book that you read a very long time ago, or maybe something you read recently, but it still has a great impact on you. Could you share with us what's one thing that's going on in your life right now, it could be something that you're really excited about. But it must be something that you're either working on to develop yourself or your people. Where can listeners find you online? Do you have a quote or saying that during times of adversity or challenge, you'll tend to revert to this quote or saying, it kind of helps to get you back on track or get you refocused. Do you have one of those?   Highlights   Robert’s Journey   Robert shared that he quit his first job out of college pretty quick, he thinks he only worked a traditional job for a couple years. And he decided that he wanted to be an entrepreneur, because he really wanted to control his own time, he wanted to be able to do what he wanted to do, with who he wanted to do. And he likes to travel as mentioned, so he wanted to be able to take vacations.   And so, he jumped right into entrepreneurship and as the bio mentioned, he started with real estate. And he thought that real estate was going to be the answer to his solutions and not being able to control his own time. And really what happened was, he just kind of became a slave to his business, he was a one man show, he was working 60, 70 hours a week and the only way he could do more transactions or make more money in real estate was just to work more hours.   And he'd kind of hit a wall, he'd kind of hit a breaking point because it wasn't, instead of his business serving the lifestyle that he was hoping to create, he was totally serving his business every single day. But he was lucky to have some really awesome mentors and some people who had built some amazing businesses and they just kind of showed him that there's opportunities to create a better business and there's a solution, you just can't do it all yourself.   And so he started trying to hire people and train people that were friends and family to work in his real estate business and that just didn't work very well. And he really struggled with that and then he tried to do traditional job postings and use the websites like ladders, and indeed, in all the ways that you can wise hire and all the different options that exists. And again, he failed at that. People came in and he would hire people that he dreaded driving into the office every single day because he felt like he had to tell people what to do all day.   And he mentioned having great mentors, and one of them really showed him that he was doing the process backwards. He was hiring people, throwing them at a problem and then hoping that they were just going to get to solve it. When really I needed to start with the end in mind, have systems, have processes, have structure around all the tasks that are happening every day. And then somebody knows exactly what success looks like and they can come in and really help.   He was just working too many hours, he needed some help, he tried the traditional hiring model, he failed with that over and over again. And so, he kind of started from scratch, started with building systems and processes, which he didn't really have enough of, then hired people and started doing that really well.   And today, they're just kind of taking those all the failings that he had early on and that most businesses struggle with. And they just solve all those problems. They like to think they're the easy button to productivity and efficiency.   Tips on How to Be More Productive   Me: So tell us a little bit about if a client was to hire you to, let's say, you got a customer who is exactly where you were many years ago. What are some of the benefits that they would get? What are some of the things that they would need to do like maybe one, two or three things that maybe they're not doing that would help them to be more productive?   Robert shared that he thinks the first thing is just be aware of where you spend your time all day. He can't tell you how many people they talk to that they don't really understand where they're spending their time. Because we all get busy, we have a lot of things going on. So when the phone rings, you answered, or when emails come through, we respond.   And so, usually entrepreneurs just have so much going on in there, they're putting out fires all day, but they're not super aware of all the things they're actually doing. So what they like to do is have people list out and write down kind of what they're doing all day. And that usually is a little bit hard for people right out the gate because we rarely take the time to slow down and think about what we're really doing.   And from there, now, it's a whole lot easier to identify tasks that really aren't worth your time, or it's not really the highest and best use of your time. And so if you start with awareness, then you can identify some of those tasks that are not great use of your time and effort, researching different opportunities, or finding solutions to those problems becomes a whole lot easier. So he thinks awareness is really the first step for anybody.   Me: And Business Process Outsourcing can be applied to any industry, correct?   Robert stated yes and that's what's really amazing about what's happened the last few years with the development of technology, most everything's done online, we're having this conversation online, there's Voice over IP phone systems, and everything sent through email and Cloud storage. So there's been a massive shift the last several years to outsource a huge percentage of operations just because it's so easy and simple to do that in itself, and it solves many of the problems that entrepreneurs face every day.   So, the pandemic kind of accelerated that process in a lot of ways because people were forced to work from home and think about things a little bit differently. But this has been going on for a while. And part of the reason why he likes Yanique’s show is because Yanique oftentimes really talk about the customer, like what it takes to really build amazing customer experience and the solutions behind that.   And there's just so many amazing tools and resources today that can really drive the customer service experience, which ultimately does nothing but improve the business and the bottom line.   Recommendations for Sustaining a Strong Customer Experience   Me: I'm glad you touch on that, because that was actually my next question. So you outsource to all of these different persons to improve productivity processes to make things smoother for your customer. Typically, in an organization, traditional organization, we're accustomed to having a mission and a vision and a set of core values and cultural beliefs. And people come into our building every day, or they're seeing their manager on a constant basis, they have like pow wows or monthly or weekly meetings, how do you bring all of that together when you are outsourcing with so many different things to take into consideration, culture, mind-set.   What would maybe two or three recommendations that you have done in your own business or that you've seen other persons do that have really been able to still sustain a strong customer experience where your customers are advocates of your business?   Robert stated that it's a great question because most people think about outsourcing as just like a tool that is over there, it's not tangible. And for them that, there's lots of ways you can outsource. But for them, what they believe makes the process successful is they try to replicate all the things that you just mentioned, culture, intimacy meetings, alignment, transparency, communication, all of those things that seem to just happen in an office, you can replicate the exact same things with virtual teams.   So the way they work with dedicated staffing, so it's same people showing up to work, but dedicated to your company, so they're not working on multiple accounts, or multiple companies, they are a dedicated staffing model. So that makes it a little bit easier for them to create and replicate some of the things you're talking about.   So, they help facilitate from their company, the first thing that they do is they document all your systems and processes so you have complete alignment and transparency in what's happening in the organization, but that also creates the task maps and the job descriptions.   So the team members that are placed have very specific roles and swim lanes and if they're doing customer service and customer support, they've got their scripts built, they’re dedicated to your company and it's going to function exactly like a W2 would. And with technology and tools today, it makes it super easy to replicate the rhythm that you get within an office, all of their teams check in the morning as soon as they get there you exchange pleasantries, you have all the same normal conversations, whether that's in Zoom, they use Zoom as a company, a lot of their clients use Slack or Skype or Salesforce or Custom PHP programmes, whatever it is.   They integrate their teams into your organization, and they should be a part of your weekly meetings, they should be a part of your monthly reviews, they should have KPIs the exact same way that all employees should have KPIs. And they believe that you should manage to those outcomes and those numbers and not have to micromanage task. And if you go about that the right way, by building systems and processes, documenting everything that happens on the front end, now you can set expectations for what task management looks like.   And culture for him is just when you've got a team that understands exactly what's expected of them, and everybody's performing to expected outcomes, and you have success. Now, culture is going to be amazing in the organization. So there's lots of ways that you can replicate the office experience in a virtual environment and that's part of what their teams do is help you set up every step of the process, and they never leave you, they stay with you for the life of the account.   And the purpose of that is to do exactly what you're talking about, to replicate amazing culture, you talk about having raving fans and improving net promoter scores, that comes from a very efficient aligned organization.   And today, it's easier than ever to be able to create that process and it's not only doable, but that's what the expectation should be, whether your teams are working in office, or they're working virtually, and you're outsourcing customer service, or any of the other tasks within the business, you can totally recreate and replicate culture the exact same way you can in an office.   Being Productive While Working From Home   Me: Okay, so it's very possible, as you said, to replicate it in a virtual space. Now, let's talk about on a granular level, employees, because this is a question that I get all the time clients, for example, “You want us to go virtual and we're expected to work remotely. Yes, it can improve productivity, and definitely efficiency, maybe even save us some money. But what if the persons that we're sending to work at home are not disciplined enough, they need a structure, they need to come in to an office space.” I think some people genuinely feel like if they don't want jump in their car, or take public transportation and get physically to a location that the work can’t get done.   Is that a recruitment issue or is that a leadership mind-set issue? How do they get over that hump to feel like the person is going to be just as productive if they were working from home?   Robert asked if he’s hearing correcting, if it’s that's a leadership issue or if that's a recruitment issue, the answer, he thinks is yes. He thinks it's both of those things, if you have the right team members in play, and we all work a little bit differently.   They leverage a tool in their organization called Culture Index and the idea of that tool is a couple things, it's not just to identify 10 trends within personality so that we can really understand each other, but it's also so that we can communicate and coordinate and, and communicate efficiently within the organization. And that's on more the recruiting side having the right people in place but all of us operate a little bit differently and you're talking about people needing structure, if you're going to be forced to work from home, then you need to just try to replicate some structure.   For example, like their team’s the same way, they had to reset expectations, working hours are exactly the same and same with dress code because you've got to get on team meetings and calls periodically throughout the day and week, and interact with customers and clients like dress codes, the same the same expectations about having a dedicated working station where there's no food and drink, and you don't eat at the desk, and during calls and those types of things.   So that’s definitely, both of those things. But he thinks what's really happening is we're going to have this hybrid working model, where he has got an office in Dallas where W2’s come in, and they work out of the office, and they have an option whether or not they can come in.   And then he has a group of people who basically never come in and he has a group that comes in consistently because they need what you're talking about. But with their virtual teams because most of their teams are based in the Philippines, they all have dedicated workstations and it's just part of the process that they create, but for their US based staff, they're really trying to put the right leadership in place with the right team members underneath them, but then give them the option based on what they need to be successful whether they need to come into the office or not.   And he thinks you're going to see both smaller organizations have to make that adjustment the same way Facebook and Chase Bank and all these companies are releasing statements saying that that's exactly what they're going to do, is just adopt a hybrid model for now.   Because some people if you're going to hire somebody and they need the structure that you're talking about, great. Or often times, some of their team members, they have kids and they don't have the ability with kids at home right now to have workstations that aren’t going to be interrupted and background noise and pets and those types of things. So he thinks what's really going to happen is you're going to continue with this hybrid model where you'll have some part of your workforce in an office and a large part of it will you'll never see or never have to come in.   Me: Great, very good answer. I think I totally agree with you; you definitely need a blended approach because we're just not there yet where everybody can just fit into that cycle that we're trying to create. So I totally agree with you.   App, Website or Tool that Robert Absolutely Can’t Live Without in His Business   When asked about online resources that he can’t live without in his business, Robert shared that for them, they're totally dependent upon Zoom right now. So, they use Zoom as their voice over IP phone system so all of their team members, they have a phone system that functions just like landline phones, but it's done over Zoom that also has their chat feature where all of their teams and groups are in Zoom chatting all day.   And that's one of the reasons why they have such great communication is they really put a lot of structure and expectations on their team about the way they communicate and how often they do, they over communicate as an organization so that's mostly done in Zoom. And then it's also their video conferencing tool, so they do their weekly team meetings that are happening right now in the conference room next to each department on Mondays goes through all of the weekly updates. And the same thing on monthly calls that's done on the video calls with Zoom as well.   So they used to use three different tools, they had Ringcentral as a phone system, they had Slack as their chat tool, and then they had Skype as their video tool. And Zoom has replaced all three of those tools and gone into one box, and they would be pretty lost without it right now.   Me: Wow, that's brilliant. And they clearly saw the need in the market. They really evolved, I must say, because I used to use them before the pandemic and I have a few clients here in Jamaica that use them for online training. And when I look at the interface to what it was, let's say two, three years ago, it's like day and night, they really have put a lot of energy and as you said, the pandemic force a lot of persons to accelerate. I was reading an article yesterday that said; Target’s 2030 goals became their 2020 goals just because of what was happening globally. So, a lot of organizations definitely had to just make that shift very quickly.   Robert shared that that's also why competition is good, because it forces people into growth and Zoom hadn't had much competition or much requirement for a last long time. And so, it’s a stagnant programme, he totally agree, it wasn't very good. But now Microsoft Teams is creating a tool that's very similar, Salesforce is trying to compete because they're blending all tools together and so as a result, Zoom had to really step up their game based on the demand and the needs of all of us as their clients. And so, they really have progressed a ton.   And to Yanique’s point, he doesn't think the pandemic really changed anything that was going to happen; he thinks it just accelerated what was inevitable really quickly. Their goals changed as well, because this concept of work from home and outsourcing now makes a lot more sense to people just because they had to live it and experience it the last year. And so, he’s so ready for the pandemic to end but it's been fun to see how fast people have been able to change and adapt.   Books That Have Had the Greatest Impact on Robert    When asked about books that have the biggest impact, Robert shared that what really set him up for success was a book called The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don’t Work and What to Do About It by Michael E. Gerber. And he talks about the ability to work on your business instead of in your business every day and he describes that as a technician, the person who is actually responsible for all the day to day tasks and all the things that have to be done. And if you're always a technician, then you can never actually have the business that you really want. So that was super powerful for him was to understand the impact that systems and processes and really clear structure could have on the business. And so, E-Myth by Michael E. Gerber was huge as one of the first books he read, business books that had just the massive impact.   And most recently and it's been on his shelf for a while, and I read it every single year, it's Principles: Life and Work by Ray Dalio. Ray's skill sets are kind of the opposite of what his are. He’s great at sales and client facing or customer engaging activities, he likes to be travelling and on the road and engaging with people. And so, his natural skill sets have never been around the structure and the clarity of operations and how to build a really successful business that's sustainable, and Principles by Ray Dalio just has so many amazing different topics in there that for him, it's an annual read for him at the beginning of the year, every single year, and he learns something new every single time.   What Robert is Really Excited About Now!   Robert shared that leadership and inner personal development is a huge thing, not just for his life, but for their teams as well. And so, what he’s most excited about is for what they're working on, it's both personal and their team members, it's their community projects and it's mostly what they have going on the in the Philippines, they call it Rocket Station Cares. And there's just so many different ways that they're supporting and developing communities, both from school service and donation and activities that they're doing to provide for school children all across the Philippines to medical service that their teams are providing and just resources that they're continually providing to the communities to do community engagements totally outside the company.   It's just service, selfless acts of service that they're setting up for their teams to be able to volunteer and participate in and it's just been such an amazing thing. And the better their company does, the bigger that platform of Rocket Station Cares becomes.   And so for him, that's what he’s most excited about what they're working on, because that's what it's really all about to him is their ability to give back to the community and do some amazing things for people that is totally outside of themselves and their personal goals. And so, Rocket Station Cares is what he’s most excited about right now.   Me: Very nice, Rocket Station Cares. It kind of reminds me of my vision for my business, which is, “To create a more caring world,” which came from the cartoon the Care Bears, I don't know if you remember that cartoon when you're little if you used to watch it.   Robert shared that their mission statement as a company is, “Enhanced lives through better business,” because that's kind of similar to what you're talking about, it's kind of what it's all about.   Where Can We Find Robert Online   Website – www.rocketstation.com   Robert shared that there's lots of great information on their website, they've been fortunate to be able to get some endorsements and work with some of the shark tanks and some other great companies. So there's lots of great information on the website, it's just www.rocketstation.com.   But what most people, when you hear about outsourcing or you're thinking about your business, it's something that you get and you understand, you just don't know exactly how that applies to you and your business and what steps you should be taking and how that works.   And so, he'd be happy for their development team to spend some time with anybody that's interested in just having the conversation, it doesn't matter if you hire their teams or not, there's no obligation. But on the website, there's a scheduled time now button and if anybody who's interested at all, just schedule some time with their team.   Again, there's no obligation to sign up for their services or anything like that but just to build a roadmap and kind of understand how this could affect you and apply to your business, just hit that scheduled time now button and their development team will spend 30, 45 minutes and answer any and all questions anybody could come up with and if that was a great solution for your business, they would love to work for you. But if it's not a good solution, it's no big deal at all, happy to answer questions.   Quote or Saying that During Times of Adversity Robert Uses   When asked about a quote or saying that he tends to revert to, Robert stated that he doesn't know if it's really be coming off the top of his head. But he has learned in so many different ways from the Tony Robbins stuff and the Darren Hardy, he spent a lot of time with both. But the real message that he tells himself consistently is, “I'm responsible for everything.”   So whatever he believes to be true, comes. So whenever he’s happy, it's a choice. Whenever he’s sad, it's a choice. Whenever they're having success, it's because the choices he has made. Whenever he has had failures, it's because the choices he has made. So, whether things are good or bad, he just tries to look in the mirror and say, “It's your choices and your actions, you're responsible for everything.” So, just kind of a personal mantra that he has that it's to be responsible and take ownership of all things that are in his life.   Please connect with us on Twitter @navigatingcx and also join our Private Facebook Community – Navigating the Customer Experience and listen to our FB Lives weekly with a new guest   Grab the Freebie on Our Website – TOP 10 Online Business Resources for Small Business Owners   Links   The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don’t Work and What to Do About It by Michael E. Gerber Principles: Life and Work by Ray Dalio   The ABC’s of a Fantastic Customer Experience   Do you want to pivot your online customer experience and build loyalty - get a copy of “The ABC’s of a Fantastic Customer Experience.”   The ABC's of a Fantastic Customer Experience provides 26 easy to follow steps and techniques that helps your business to achieve success and build brand loyalty. This Guide to Limitless, Happy and Loyal Customers will help you to strengthen your service delivery, enhance your knowledge and appreciation of the customer experience and provide tips and practical strategies that you can start implementing immediately! This book will develop your customer service skills and sharpen your attention to detail when serving others. Master your customer experience and develop those knock your socks off techniques that will lead to lifetime customers. Your customers will only want to work with your business and it will be your brand differentiator. 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Robert is the legendary number one New York Times best-selling author of six books exploring topics ranging from the nature of power, to strategies for war, to seduction, and the development of mastery. FIND ROBERT ONLINE TWITTER: https://twitter.com/robertgreene INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/robertgreeneofficial QUOTES [00:11:36] "The world that we all take for granted was built by people with ambition. And so there's nothing selfish about it. It's the desire and the want to create things to contribute to society." [00:16:03] "We are seeing an epidemic of irrationality, of people who have completely loosened themselves from science, from reality, from truth, you know, and it's frightening. " [00:24:28] "That's what all great thinkers and entrepreneurs innovators do. They simply imagine something else. They imagine other possibilities in the world." [00:42:06] "Don't be afraid of that. Don't be afraid to fail. Don't be afraid to get a little bit lost, as long as you have an overall sense of direction." [00:50:16] "It takes so much more minutia. It's a more arduous process to get to that stage of creativity." [00:52:15] "And second of all, that reading my books can actually change who you are, can change how you think and how you look at the world." HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE SHOW [00:01:21] Guest introduction [00:02:31] We learn about where Robert is from [00:04:07] What kind of kid were you in high school? [00:05:12] Robert talks to us about some interesting experiences he had while traveling across the country at age 17 [00:07:45] What Robert thought his future would look like [00:10:20] Do you ever get jealous or feel envious of people who don't have ambition? [00:14:39] How do you see history repeating itself in 2021 and beyond? [00:19:00] Which aspect of human nature is going to kind has been sending us off in this direction of irrationality and into this revolutionary type of age? [00:23:27] What would be the keys of power or the keys to power in this situation? [00:32:38] Robert suffered a stroke in 2018, he shares his progress on the road to recovery [00:34:12] How 50 Cent help inspire Robert to write Mastery – and he share stories about 50 Cent's work ethic [00:37:26] Robert talks about the six stages of mastery [00:42:36] Robert shares some tips on how to go about finding a mentor [00:46:46] What would you say is the difference between art and science? [00:50:57] It's 100 years in the future, what do you want to be remembered for? [00:52:56] The Random Round Special Guest: Robert Greene.

Robert Hartwell is a Broadway star turned entrepreneur who is helping the next generation of talent pursue their dream with vigor and integrity. He helps his students go all-in on plan A rather than always preparing for plan B which is why we connected so fully immediately. Listen as he shares more about his story, why our meeting was meant to happen, and how his life has changed in 2020 and 2021. This was a beautiful conversation and you won’t want to miss it. After you listen, will you message me on social and let me know your thoughts? Use the hashtag #workingitoutwithJV so I know you’re part of my podcast community! In this episode: [01:48] The Power of Connection and Alignment [08:51] What Robert is Creating Right Now [12:15] But First He Was a Broadway Star [16:57] When He Realized He Wanted to Go a Different Direction [23:08] More About His Beginnings [25:59] Start Your Day [31:55] Pivots He Has Made in 2020 and 2021 [36:37] An Unexpected Blessing [43:24] Connect with Robert Links and Resources: Episode Sponsor: Project 100 Connect with Robert Hartwell: The Broadway Collective Robert on Instagram Connect with Julie: Julie’s Website Connect on Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | YouTube

How do you think Hollywood has changed over the years? While the industry has continuously shifted with trends and technology, there are some faces that are consistent throughout it all. Robert Costanzo is a producer and actor, with more acting credits than anyone I know - 284 film and television credits. Some of his film credits include, With Friends Like These, The Lightship, Total Recall, City Slickers, Die Hard 2, just to name a few. His TV credits include appearances and roles on Friends, Family Ties, Golden Girls, Murphy Brown, and many others. In this episode, Robert and I talk about his journey that led him from sales to acting, what his acting education taught him, what techniques ultimately helped him the most and how the industry has changed over the years.Tune in to Episode 22 of Hollywood Dream Maker, to listen to Robert detail his journey to Hollywood and what he has learned from his successful career!Some Questions I Ask How old were you when you started acting? (21:38)Have you had to deal with nerves when auditioning? (32:42)What would you tell younger you? (56:28)Who’s your favorite actor you’ve worked with? (1:03:32)In This Episode You Will LearnHow Robert knew he wanted to be an actor (9:20)About Robert’s acting education (25:28)What Robert predicts for the future of Hollywood (38:46)Robert’s advice for young actors (44:30)The most fun roles that Robert has acted in (59:03)Connect with Robert IMDbLet’s Connect: Manhattan Actor Studio Website See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The infamous Robert Rufino, Style Director of House Beautiful Magazine, joins us for an exceptional episode of Inside Design. Robert opens the show explaining how Covid inspired him to reach out to designers and do something extraordinary for them. So, Robert started doing thirty-minute portfolio sessions; he gives designers the gift of time. Then, Robert speaks about why professional photography is so important. After shooting, the film needs to have a certain mystique. Plus, Robert explains why hiring a stylist is absolutely necessary and the importance of collaboration on any shoot. In This Episode: [00:40] About Robert Rufino and his thirty-minute portfolio sessions.  [09:00] When Robert is looking at a project, he is looking for a message.  [15:50] Professional photography is so important; the film has to have mystery, surprise, and it needs to look unique.  [25:00] Robert reveals one of the most unique and memorable shoots that he did. [28:20] What Robert wanted to be when he grew up.   [36:40] Collaboration is critical on a shoot; Robert tells a story of collaboration when shooting Tiffany's in 1996.  [38:50] What Robert has up his sleeve as we enter this new age of 2021. Key Takeaways: Portfolios should have a surprise element that the reader is going to learn something from -  the reader should want to be in that room. A portfolio should inspire you to rip out a page, put it in your folder, or pin it up on your bulletin board. Hire a stylist; your photos will be 100 times better if you match a good photographer with a stylist.  You never know where a good idea is going to come from when you’re on a shoot; collaboration is critical. Bio:  Robert is a native New Yorker. His career began at Henri Bendel where he was in charge of window presentation and store design. From there, he ventured into the world of magazines. He has worked for Elle magazine, Harper’s Bazaar, Taxi and the New York Times. Robert was also the Vice President of creative services worldwide at Tiffany & Co. For thirteen years. After that, he worked for House Beautiful, Town & Country, Architectural Digest, and Elle Décor. For the last two years, Robert has been the Style Director at House Beautiful Magazine. Links Mentioned: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therobertrufino/ Portfolio Review: styledirector@housebeautiful.com

Robert Scoble is a futurist, strategist and the author of four books about technology. His latest book is The Infinite Retina, co-authored with Irena Cronin, which explores the emerging era of spatial computing, including AR, VR, robotics, autonomous vehicles, and more.Robert has spent his career at the intersection of technology and media, working as a journalist, an evangelist, and a futurist, most notably at Microsoft and Rackspace. During that time, he’s interviewed more than a thousand people from research labs to startups to major tech companies, including the likes of Tony Hseih, Mark Zuckerberg, and Bill Gates. The interviews, mixed with his own insights, formed the basis for the four books on technology trends he’s published over the last 14 years.But in 2017, he was accused of sexual harassment by several women, which became public during the Me Too movement. What Robert did was wrong, and he admits as much in our conversation. He goes further to describe the necessity for better behavior and better, more diverse company cultures throughout the tech industry. He seeks to counsel founders on the dangerous mindsets that lead to sexual harassment and the damage it causes to victims, their careers, and the companies where they work. He also counsels founders on the risks of loneliness, mental illness, and addiction, which are all far more common than many of us realize. (Jump ahead in the episode to 1:04:16 for this part of the discussion.)We start our conversation talking about Robert’s latest prediction about Apple and their plans to create the next great spatial computing device.This interview was recorded a few days before the recent Apple announcement about the AirPod Max, a device that forms the basis of Robert's predictions. He describes something with immersive spatial sound and visuals that can create an entirely new type of experience. We also talk about Google Glass and its violation of an implicit social contract we have with each other, as well as the role of Tesla in the broader definition of spatial computing.You can find all of the show notes at thearshow.com.

No matter how you define freedom, you need some sort of income to make it happen. My guest today is Robert Slattery, the Founder of Blackwell Real Estate. Robert spent his younger years working a 9-5 when he realized one day that he hadn’t seen the sun for 2 weeks. It was at that moment that he knew he needed to make a change or he was going to die at a young age. That’s when he decided to build a passive income in real estate and go grab some of that freedom for himself!   In this episode, we talk about… Robert gives the world reason to listen to him What Robert wants to show his children Helping clients decide how much money they actually want to make Finding direction when you don’t have to go to work every day Things that scare most people away from real estate Figuring out the right product for the right person Unpacking the 4 steps for success The types of people that become successful as Robert’s clients What it’s really all about in the end   Links to resources: The 4-Hour Workweek   Robert Slattery: Blackwell Real Estate | awwshift.blackwellworkshop.com   You can find me on Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn Book a free strategy call with the Trucks Team where you'll figure out exactly how to reach your full potential in all areas of your life: www.TrucksTeam.com

Punk Rock HR Episode 138: Punk Rock HR is underwritten by Headspace for Work. My guest today is Robert Glazer. He’s the founder and CEO of a company called Acceleration Partners. But he’s also the author of one of my favorite newsletters, Friday Forward.  Robert has made the 52 most impactful stories from that weekly email into an incredible book. Friday Forward the book will give you the inspiration you need to reach your goals, lead others, and ultimately fix work. Whenever somebody is struggling or down about their job, I like to give them books. They help them think through their experiences and get help from others. Friday Forward is one of those books that you could offer one of your friends in a similar situation. If you’re looking for different ideas or a different playbook about your job, or if you have friends who need that, tune into this conversation with Robert.   In this episode you’ll hear: How the transition to remote work has impacted women. What Robert’s book is all about and where the inspiration for it came. Some of the stories that stuck with him from the book. Why he writes. How the trend of open-sourcing the good stuff is growing. What surprised him about writing this book. Why the marketing side of writing a book is so difficult and what to do about it. Important lessons from Friday Forward about the world of business Resources from this episode: Laurie on Instagram Laurie on LinkedIn Read more from Laurie Work with Laurie Robert's Friday Forward Friday Forward: Inspiration & Motivation to End Your Week Stronger Than It Started Robert on LinkedIn *** EPISODE CREDITS: If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment. He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com 

On this edition of Parallax Views, it's often been said that U.S. war in the Middle East are fought not to protect America from Weapons of Massa Destruction, terrorist threats, or to spread democracy but rather for the cynical purpose of gaining access to natural resources, specifically crude oil. "No more blood for oil!" cried many an antiwar protester and pro-peace activist during the the George W. Bush administration's Iraq War debacle. But Robert Vitalis, a Professor of Political Science at the University of Pennsylvania, argues in his provocative and controversial new book, Oilcraft: The Myths of Scarcity and Security That Haunt U.S. Foreign Policy, that we've been hoodwinked by the conventional wisdom, accepted by elements of the political Left, Right, and Center, about oil and U.S. policy. "Oilcraft", Vitalis says, does not represent a form of "Statecraft" but a form of magical thinking based on myth rather than reality that has negatively impacted U.S. energy policy for decades. Vitalis joins us on this edition of the program to lay out his controversial case. Among the topics covered are: - Robert's previous books When Capitalists Collide: Business Conflict and the End of Empire in Egypt (1995), America's Kingdom: Mythmaking on the Saudi Oil Frontier (2005), White World Order, Black Power Politics: The Birth of American International Relations; who these books, like Oilcraft, sought to undermine institutional myths and challenge our preconception about geopolitics and grand strategy in the 20th and 21st century- Why the title of the book is not a reference "statecraft" but rather the myths of witchcraft; the influence of Racecraft: The Soul of Inequality in American Life (2012) by Barbara J. Fields and Karen Fields on Oilcraft- The U.S.-Saudi Special Relationship and whether it's origins are as true as people have been led to believe since 9/11- Why Robert, who himself opposes many U.S. interventions overseas from a left-wing perspective, believes the "Blood for Oil" narrative used to explain the the U.S.'s Middle East Wars is incorrect; why the idea of the Iraq War being a "War for Oil" doesn't, in view Robert's view, make sense- What Robert argues is the misrepresentation of Alan Greenspan's thoughts on oil and it's relation to the Iraq War based on a quote from Greenspan's book The Age of Turbulence: Adventures in a New World (2012)- Why should antiwar activists oppose the "War for Oil" narrative? Isn't opposition to the war, regardless of the reasons for it, what should matter most?- How the belief of oil's role in informing U.S. foreign policy and international cuts across political spectrum Left, Right, and Center; the libertarian Cato Institute as one of the few voices that stand in opposition to the conventional wisdom; What does the Cato Institute get right about this issue and why does Robert, himself left-leaning, agree with them on this matter?- The U.S. refrain of the "need to secure access" of resources and how the Left understands this as meaning "control"- Oil as a world market in which "the oil will simply flow"- Our oil addiction as being faith-base and akin to a cult- The story about President Franklin Delano Roosevelt (FDR) meeting King Abdul Aziz Ibn Saud of Saudi Arabia in 1945 that is used to explain the U.S.-Saudi strategic relationship- Douglas Feith, the under Secretary of Defense for President George W. Bush who has been described as one of the architects of the Iraq War, and his curious comments about oil, OPEC, Saudi Arabia during his involvement in the Ronald Reagan administration- Scarcity ideology and it's relationship to war and social Darwinism; specifically Robert points out the "Heritage of Mankind" argument and how notions like it and others are originate in deeply racist thinking born of Colonialism- The U.S.-Iran relationship and U.S concerns with who controls the profits or rents of oil production; Robert makes the case the countries like Iran and the wealth they gain from the oil market are seen as threats to the U.S. do to said countries opposing American aims and policies- Is it possible to "Break the Spell" of Oilcraft?- Robert's opinion on the Wall Street Journal review of Oilcraft that characterized him as a libertarian even though his arguments came from the Left This Episode Brought to You By:The War State:The Cold War Origins of the Military-Industrial Complex and the Power Elite, 1945-1963byMichael SwansonofThe Wall Street Window

Punk Rock HR Episode 127: Today’s guests are Robert Williams and Brian Baucom. They are the co-founders of a company called 4 Oaks Ventures. The team at 4 Oaks provides quality PPE and COVID-19 testing to employees and industries all over America. Robert and Brian are my neighbors in this community. They’re my friends. However, I also brought them onto the show to advise them on how to talk and work with HR departments to make clear the importance of quality PPE and COVID-19 testing and cut through the noise. We’re talking about the real issues behind the challenges of finding a PPE that’s not counterfeit or just disgusting and finding COVID-19 testing and strategies that really work. If you work in human resources, logistics, or marketing and you need to go back to work in an office at some point, this episode will be very helpful for you. Tune in for an informative and incredible conversation with Robert and Brian. In this episode you’ll hear: The impetus behind Robert and Brian co-founding 4 Oaks. Why they thought they could help when so many other organizations didn’t. What the early days of the pandemic were like for them. What Robert saw in the PPE testing market in April and where it is now. Their particular area of response to COVID-19 and what they are providing. COVID-19 testing and what it means for returning to work. How their door to door service differentiates them in the marketplace. What their interactions with multiple constituencies within organizations have been like. What pool testing is.   Resources from this episode: Brian on LinkedIn Robert on LinkedIn 4 Oaks Ventures Website Laurie on Instagram Laurie on LinkedIn Read more from Laurie Work with Laurie   *** EPISODE CREDITS: If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment. He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com     

Production team:Host : Maria XenidouProducer: Julie-Roxane KrikorianIntroduction Voice: David Bourne  Contact us:impactlearningpodcast(at)gmail.com  Music credits:Like Lee performed by The Mini VandalsTransition sounds: Swamp Walks performed by Jingle Punks Where to find more about Robert Dillon:LinkedInWebsite Mentioned in this episode:Rebecca HareThe Space: A Guide For Educators by Rebecca Hare and Robert DillonRobert’s article on EdSurge called “What Does Good Classroom Design Look Like in the Age of Social Distancing?”The Art of Noticing: 131 ways to Spark Creativity, Find Inspiration, and Discover Joy in the Everyday by Rob Walker  Listen to this episode and explore: Childhood: using the outdoors as a school beyond school (3:25)University: studying journalism before becoming a teacher (5:31)Deciding to shift his career into Innovation for Education (8:40)The 3 big problems in Education Robert is helping to solve(11:00)The art of designing an active learning space (13:31)The benefits of well-designed learning spaces (14:46)Practical tips for designing a flexible and agile learning space (17:15)How teachers and educators can adopt a designer mindset (18:50)Designing an inclusive learning space with the students and, not for the students (20:44)The importance of designing the entire school building for active learning and how to signal this from the outside (26:42)“Optimizing the perimeter”: decluttering walls and using mindful color palettes (29:06)Reducing the teacher-only space amid social distancing (30:51)Movement and learning: oxygenating the brain for optimal learning (32:19)Space and time: optimizing our time in each space for best learning outcomes (33:55)Adapting our home to become an active learning space during distance learning (36:00)Bringing good design practices to the digital learning space (38:05)The importance of creating moments of quiet time and silence during learning (40:04)How teachers can include both parents and students in the design of online learning space this fall (41:20)Two questions we can all ask ourselves before we start designing our learning (43:31)The importance of noticing our space (45:14)What Robert wants to leave his mark on during his lifetime (46:06) 

My guest on today's show, Robert Slovak, devoted himself to the science of water after life-altering experiences. He took his astronautical and mechanical engineering degrees and decided to pursue the research of reverse osmosis with his brother Jack. The dynamic duo were considered the early developers of Reverse Osmosis technology.           After retiring from the corporate world, Robert left for Brazil to bring advanced water technology. While working in the rainforest he became sick with gastrointestinal illness due to unsanitary eating conditions in the small village. It was then he was taken to a biologist who had given him something called "" to quickly eliminate the affliction. Robert left the Brazilian biologist the following morning convinced he had uncovered one of the greatest medicines of history, an imported marine solution from Spain.           But Robert went on to do plenty more, as we discuss in our previous episode "". In that episode, we discussed: -Which water filter is best?-Should you add minerals to my water?-What Robert thinks about alkaline water.-What is structured water?-Hydrogen-rich water? -Deuterium-depleted water (DDW)?-And much more... In today's show, Robert and I decided to take a much deeper dive into hydrogen water, which I also discussed in very good detail with Tyler Lebaron of the in the episode "."         During our discussion you'll discover:         -Robert's history with hydrogen (H2) and water...11:15         -How H2 is unique among other compounds...25:18         -How H2 affects inflammatory pathways in the body...34:42         -Hydrogen administration methods...45:18         -How Robert used H2 to heal serious injury in miraculous time...55:37         -How H2 tablets work, and what to look for in them...1:02:45         -Proper timing and dosage of H2...1:12:04         And much more!         Episode sponsors: Kion, Joovv, Organifi, Powerdot       waterandwellness.com  bengreenfieldfitness.com/allthingshydrogen

Robert Kiyosaki is a globally recognized author, speaker, investor, and entrepreneur, most famously known for writing Rich Dad Poor Dad, which has (officially) sold 31 million copies worldwide.  It was an honor to have him on the podcast to talk about things like: The real difference between rich vs poor mindset EBSI How the education system is based from Prussia The biggest mistakes he sees young people making in investing and money today Why you should unlearn everything you've been taught about money What Robert thinks of Andrew yang and UBI How you should invest your money What being antifragile means and how you can become even stronger from a market crash How to prepare for the upcoming recession to help you profit millions Robert's relationship with Donald Trump How Robert became the karate kid in Korea and became a black belt in Tae Kwon Do Oh and lots of laughs :) and much more Hope you enjoy! As always, please review, rate, and share! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/growth-minds/id1482999379   --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/growth-minds/support

For more than 25 years, Robert Rose has helped marketers tell their story more effectively through digital media. As the Founder of The Content Advisory, Robert has worked with more than 500 companies, including 15 of the Fortune 100. He has provided strategic marketing advice and counsel for global brands such as Capital One, NASA, Dell, McCormick Spices, Hewlett Packard, Microsoft, and The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. The Content Advisory is the education and consulting group for The Content Marketing Institute. “Marketing is telling the world you're a rock star. Content Marketing is showing the world you are one.” Robert's third book – Killing Marketing, with co-author Joe Pulizzi has been called the “book that rewrites the rules of marketing.” His second book – Experiences: The Seventh Era of Marketing is a top seller and has been called a “treatise, and a call to arms for marketers to lead business innovation in the 21st century.” Robert's first book, Managing Content Marketing, spent two weeks as a top ten marketing book on Amazon.com and is generally considered to be the “owner's manual” of the Content Marketing process. What you'll learn about in this episode: Why Robert and his co-author Joe Pulizzi wrote their book Killing Marketing, and why content marketing is a highly effective and powerful marketing strategy Why it is important, especially for solopreneurs, to digitally demonstrate and represent the value you can offer to your customers/clients/audience Why creating digital content that can represent you online 24/7/365 is the only way to “scale” yourself as a solopreneur How to use your digital content marketing to position yourself as a visible expert in your work How to find what it is you enjoy doing and do well and then turn it into a content marketing channel How Robert made a huge mistake when he first decided to scale his business and create a media company and consulting firm, and how he recovered What Robert considers to be one of his biggest wins, and how a key realization about delegation resulted in tripling his revenue Why scaling his business smartly is the biggest challenge Robert is currently facing, and how he is educating himself to scale more effectively Why mentors and coaches have been instrumental in Robert's success, and why his mentors have changed over the course of his entrepreneurial journey Why any entrepreneur who is just getting started should be more concerned with the function of their day than with the form of their day Resources: Website: www.contentadvisory.net Website: www.contentmarketingworld.com Website: www.robertrose.net Additional resources: Elite Entrepreneurs Under $1M program: www.smartrealestatecoach.com/growwithelite Elite Entrepreneurs $1M Plus program: www.smartrealestatecoach.com/elite Website: www.SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/webinar Website: www.SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/termsbook Website: www.SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/ebook Website: www.SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/QLS

Some words from today’s guest- - If you know Pennsylvania, I am from Johnstown, land of floods. If you don't, I am from Pittsburgh, land of potholes. - Since graduating Point Park, I've been in over 70 student films and over 30 other projects (I want to say the opposite of student film is "adult films" but that doesn't seem right in this context). - My first guest star was on a show called, "Murder Made Me Famous," where I played serial killer and evil Canadian Karla Homolka, part of the Ken and Barbie Killers. I got this role through self-pitching and relationship-nurturing. Because I'm a bad ass. It's also one of the best filming experiences I've ever had. - I narrate tutorials for VEXcode Robotics so maybe I've explained to your kid how to update the firmware of their V5 Brain. - My first self-written/directed/produced short film, "this is a garden," is currently on the festival circuit and recently won "Best Cast" at the Alternative Film Fest in Vancouver (and I'm one of two actors in it so that's pretty good). - My second short film, "Butt Stuff," is currently in post. It's about a sentient sex butt that is jealous of its owner's relationship with another human. - I make random goofy videos that I share online under various forms of "Post March." - I have a black cat named Artie who is my son. - All of my Neopets are alive and well. Roberts Notes- April’s perspective is amazing, What Robert learned about this guest was How challenging the Hollywood life can be, Not taking personal offense to rejection. How to overcome obstacles in the entertainment industry, Lots of laughing in this episode Robert Loves how funny todays guest is. April talks about her Instagram hacks, Robert Learned even Hollywood acters can have fears. (00:00) Intro (01:52) The show starts (10:35) Talking about the Emmys and how you can still be successful in the entertainment industry as you age. (30:59) Robert and April bond over a moment when they both struggle with hearing problems. (38:25) April Talks about how shes not ashamed about being herself and bringing joy to her audience. (47:16) Aprils is not ashamed that she can funny and make good jokes (53:47) Talks about the vanity metrics of social media, and how they both inspire other people (1:02) Robert asks what’s Aprils message to the world. (1:10) Closing with Roberts point of view https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/vag8z2/ -- https://cre8athletes.clickfunnels.com/optin @tyluer_mikal_chancy on IG Mikal Chancy FB and me robert DeLude in your social media world April Yanko      Actor | Writer | Cat Person contactaprilyanko@gmail.com aprilyanko.com

Today on the podcast, Phil interviews three professionals in the oil and gas industry to discuss their experiences of using SherWare, Inc. He chats with each guest one-on-one to hear how they found SherWare, Inc., what they like most about the software, their advice for someone considering making a switch and more. You’ll get to hear from seasoned professionals with many decades of experience in the oil and gas industry about how this software could help to improve your reporting, data, efficiency and save you many hours each month.  Here are some of the things you can look forward to in this episode: Three interviews with people from the oil and gas industry on their experience using SherWare, Inc.  Why these SherWare, Inc. customers rave about the software Differences that SherWare, Inc. customers have seen from this software vs. competitors’ software   Highlights: 2:57 John’s experience of selling Alliance Petroleum Corporation and not being ready to leave the oil and gas industry 3:30 Looking for a software for his new company and stumbling upon SherWare, Inc. 4:32 How much time the software has saved John and what he uses it for 7:37 John’s advice for someone in oil and gas looking for software to use for their business 8:39 Cheryl’s position within Buckeye Oil Producing Company 8:52 Why she was searching for a new platform for her distributions 9:53 The biggest differences that they’ve had since using SherWare, Inc.  11:24 Why Cheryl loves the ease of use with the software 11:59 What Robert does as the founder of BoCor Holdings, LLC 13:01 Why Robert decided to use SherWare, Inc. over its competitors 14:17 Robert’s experience with using SherWare, Inc.  15:14 How SherWare, Inc. has evolved its software to fit client’s wants and needs 16:10 The simplicity of the auditing data and reports  17:34 His advice for someone choosing an oil and gas software   About Robert: Robert Hutcheson received his Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the John Carroll University in 1990. Upon completion of his undergraduate studies, Robert spent two years with Canton Oil Well Service, Inc. from 1990 to 1992. In 1992, Robert furthered his business studies at the Ohio State University and graduated with his Master’s in Business Administration in 1994. From 1994 through 2000, Robert worked for Accenture (aka Andersen Consulting). Robert returned to Canton Oil Well in 2000 in a consulting capacity. In 2001, Robert became one of the original Members of the newly incorporated entity, BoCor Holdings, L.L.C. Robert’s primary role within BoCor is to manage all administrative aspects of the business, including accounting, finance, legal, and marketing. Connect with Robert: Website About Cheryl: Cheryl Becker is the office manager for Buckeye Oil Producing Company and has worked for the company for 32 years.  Connect with Cheryl: Website About John: John Miller has over 40 years of experience in the oil and gas industry. He is the former president and CEO of Alliance Petroleum Corporation. After selling that company, he wasn’t ready to get out of the business and with two partners, formed AIM Energy, LLC.  About SherWare, Inc. If you’re enjoying this episode, please subscribe to our podcast and share with a friend! We also love ratings and reviews on Apple podcasts.   SherWare creates software to simplify your accounting needs so you have more time to do the things that matter. We serve independent oil and gas operators, accountants and investors with a platform to manage their distributions and joint-interest billings on a platform -- and we’re the only software on the market that can integrate with your QuickBooks company. Click here to watch a demo of the software in action right now.

Hello everyone and welcome to episode 036, Investing in Relationships. Before we get into this topic with two guests I interview on today’s show, there are a two quick items I want to mention. First off, for those who would rather read the content of each episode, you can do so by reading the show notes that accompany each program. Just scroll down below whatever podcast player you use, and you’ll find a general description of the episode. It’s not a transcript, nor is it a traditional outline. It’s just notes I work from for each episode. Here in the show notes you’ll see links to resources mentioned in that episode. Secondly, if you’re not already receiving my weekly emails, I encourage you to sign-up for my private email list. Those on this list get a brief email from me once a week where I share a relationship resource, information about the podcast, or other items that are more efficient to share with you in writing than through an audio channel like the podcast. Listener responses to the various episodes will often be in these weekly emails, and we’ve had some really good one’s lately. I don’t want you to miss out on this. You can sign up by going to johncertalic.com/blog, and then clicking on the form on the right-hand side of the page. It reads “Access our relationship resources.” It’s very easy to unsubscribe if you choose to do that after giving it a try. I’ll have a link to this page on my website in the show notes. Now on with today’s topic of investing in relationships. If you’ve ever wondered why relationships are sometimes challenging, and if they are worth our investment in them, you’ll want to stick around to hear what two experts in the field of relationships in the world of global Christian workers have to share with us. On our program today we have Dr. Robert Lugar and his wife Debby. They are the founders of One Another Ministries, a missionary care ministry in England. My wife Janet and I have a similar missionary care ministry in the US, that we named “Caring for Others.” But I must confess my envy for what Robert and Debby call their organization, One Another Ministries. It’s my my all-time favorite name of any ministry. I saw a list recently of all the “One Another” verses in the New Testament. There were 59 one them, “Love One Another” being the most common.  It’s just a great name to describe what they stand for. Janet and I have known Robert and Debby for several decades now, and have worked together with them in a few engagements in North Africa, Spain, and the Island of Guernsey in the English channel. As you’ll soon find out, they are very interesting people.   [Recorded interview]   Here is what I’m taking away from this interview that will be helpful in building better relationships, whether we’re a missionary or not. A few principles that stuck out for me that you might consider too 1. One of the challenges in relationships is the sense of isolation we experience when our relationships are one-sided. When we’re the one giving and giving, and not getting anything in return. Missionaries, in particular, because of the nature of their work and calling, are susceptible to this. But so are some of the rest of us. I’ve had relationships like that, and I bet you have too. It causes me to ask myself, am I more of a giver or a taker in my relationships? A former missionary told me recently, “I like talking to you because you fill my relational tank so that I can listen to the people who drain it.” 2. It’s important not to give up when relationships are one-sided. Initiate and pursue anyway. Pray that the Lord will bring people into our lives where we have a mutual give and take. In the meantime, don’t pull away. 3. Good relationships allow for disagreement. They encourage differences. 4. Good relationships talk through expectations and question assumptions 5. When you work very closely with people, build in times for fun and recreation. Especially true of missionaries who often work and live in close proximity. What Robert and Debby and their staff at One Another Ministries are doing with their lives so illustrates what I’ve been talking about when it comes to T.H.I.S. T - Transcendent relating, that goes beyond our natural inclination, that H - Honors God by obey his call on our lives. And that I - Initiates with others in acts of S-Selfless service. We were all made for T.H.I.S. Before I close, here’s the main take-away from today’s episode, our show in a sentence It’s important to invest in our relationships, even when the return is low, because the alternative is isolation and loneliness. Here’s what you can do in response to today’s show One thing we can do is reflect on our relationships and ask God to show us if we are more of taker than a giver. Do we drain the energy from people, or do we pour into them? Do we wait for people initiate with us, or do we initiate with them? Let’s pray that however we answer these questions, the Lord will show us what to do next. As always I welcome your feedback! Closing Before I leave you with our relationship quote of the week, I want to thank you for joining us today, and for showing the world the character of Jesus by the way we relate to each other. Our goal here is that you will feel good about your relationships, knowing you are doing everything you can through the power of the Holy Spirit in your life to make your relationships the best they can be. Relationship Quote of the Week There are no words to express the abyss between isolation and having one ally. It may be conceded to the mathematician that four is twice two. But two is not twice one; two is two thousand times one.                  - G. K. Chesterton That’s all for today. See you next time. Bye for now.   Resources mentioned in today’s show To sign up for John’s private email list:  click here Robert an Debby Lugar and One Another Ministries:  OneAnother.com Missionary care ministry of John & Janet Certalic:  Caring for Others

With only 2 days before the Spartan World Championships in Lake Tahoe, Beni and Brakken thought they'd chat with the guy whos been trying repeat his championship winning performance since 2015, Robert Killian. They talk about... - What Robert has done differently this year to make the difference between another podium finish and a win. - His detailed predictions for everyones performances, such as Atkins, Johnny Luna Lima, Albon and Woods - His push for Spartan to go BACK to their previous level of harder obstacles in former years, as well as to add a full on North American Stadium Series next year and much more! Get Connected with Robert: Facebook: Robert Killian Instagram: @robert_killian Head on over to Artist Organics and use the CODE: "OBDOM" for 15% off your order NEW TRAINING GUIDE HAS ARRIVED! Go to obstacledominator.com and use code "OBDOMVIP" for 20% off the entire package. Don't forget to leave a review on iTunes, Stitcher, or wherever you tune in! Questions, comments or feedback? Leave 'em below, and click here to leave your questions now... Music courtesy Skorge - Sail (AWOLNATION Dubstep Rmx)

(1) What Robert learned from working for ten years on maintenance issues at nuclear power plants (2) Innovation which guided the design of equipment testing devices and life extension projects (3) Shipping tooling systems to perform refurbishment processes on CANDU reactors worldwide (4) How innovations in automation and advances in technology will help save money and time on retube outages

Robert is Founder & CEO of Aerial Look, a service & technology company changing the way people experience real estate utilizing drone, 3D and VR technologies. Aerial Look has been in business for five years; they got into drone business early in game. They were developing hardware and software until he realized that, from having been in the real estate business, it would be a good tool for that industry. From 1-2 real estate videos per day, they quickly began being asked to do 5-10 per day. Keeping customers happy was taking time away from research and development on the drones so they had to pivot. They soon realized that the drone could be used to for content creation. Robert wants to be in the place in the market that he is the best product for the most competitive price. In real estate, no one wants to pay fees, so they had to change the way people experienced real estate. A drone operator needed to be able to do a drone video in under one hour. They went from drone exterior video to interior video. They took some high-priced US properties to get business in China. They now work with different builders and developers across the globe. When in manufacturing and research, he had a genius CEO who made a lot happen. They thought of many different applications and each application had to be scalable. They knew a rotor on the drone would help them go further. Another drone had a scanner that could be used for security certificates. They decided a few of these applications could be used for agriculture. This could be used to analyze the field in terms of watering, planting, etc. They then came up with a drone that could also go to disaster areas. All these areas were popular, but they were also expensive. They kept trying to find new ways to use the drone. As they got into drone services vs. drone research, they began focusing on real estate. As they became more involved in the industry, they saw themselves as not just a drone company, but a content creation, media or marketing company. The drone business is really a service business. “If you can build a service, then you build a market. If you start the service first, you don’t have to spend as much money to get the business because you offer a valuable service. With that, you build market share. With market share, you control things.” Robert implies that as soon as you take out a drone, people are interested, they want to know what you’re doing...that means you are constantly in front of a client base.  Robert says he had to utilize the market to build the business. By building partnerships, he built his name. He utilized the drone to build a market of new services for realtors. He then saw a market to do business with builders and now he rarely takes out a drone, yet it all came from the drone. Basically, he used the dron to get market share and then used marketing to get revenue streams outside the basic drone industry. Robert believes you must hustle but you don’t have to try so hard—if you have business skills, you are ahead of the game. If you see development, you shoot with the drone, you go home, do video and send it to the developer. You have to be creative. His business now has in-house deployment and they subcontract. They have added drone deploy and 3D services. They can also take on work anywhere in the world, because their drone operator network is large and they have exclusive rates. In his opinion, it’s a waste of time to go to a realtor, and ask what they need, he says he tells them what they need. Robert’s company also works on minimum deals and gets paid by a firm...sometimes on retainer. Robert says that even if you think what you charge is expensive, the truth is the firm is paying more than that in marketing—you just have to convince them that you can do it cheaper and provide more value. What Robert says works for him is that he finds the value of the service, then break it down to a per listing rate. From there, it’s easy to decide what to pay a subcontractor, he pays them more and then he has an ongoing valuable and stable relationship...what everyone wants. Robert has set up his company to get paid from conception, i.e. when a developer is buying land. He gets a pilot to fly a drone over the land and sends them video, which almost always turns into a deal. Then before models come in, they do CGI animation, virtual reality sales centers, etc. At the end the drone comes in for a final fly over of the community. In between, everything is being done on computer. They do 3D tours, neighborhood profiles, etc. and he uses all of this to help the client market the home, community, neighborhood, etc. “If you’re going to shot video and hand off to client, you will not stay relevant and you will not scale up because not everyone knows what to do with it.”  He started the drone company because he didn’t want to rely on other people. He knew he could do much better by putting the controls in his own hands. As a pilot, he would go into meetings, and help potential clients by telling them how this would change their market. He says doing it with confidence and providing the data creates opportunity and value. By thinking of how to enhance your business, and telling that to the client, they will pass on the information to look good to others. That’s another way that when you help people, that can be used to help you and them. He says he builds 10 times the value of something before he asks for the value of the service. The drone captures attention and he figures out how to use that. After a while of doing drones, Robert had to think of things on a different level. He knew there was value, but with scalability he knew he could turn hundreds or thousands into millions. In his opinion, people who get there have knowledge and determination. He would sell a meeting and figure it out as he’d go—not fake it as you make it—but figure it out as he went along. By doing that, he became better and more knowledgeable. He was forced to learn, and it became easy to give REAL value. For a new person entering the drone industry, Robert advises “Go To One To Reach 1000!” Anyone can be an influencer. Robert says, at an elementary school, he can see opportunity galore—athletics, drones in class, new school photography—people would be interested in seeing it. Robert would go to builder of school and give drone video as a gift. Then, Robert would ask how many more schools he is building. Then he would advise how to use the drone in other projects. He can come up with many ways to show how much money they could save with 3D maps, video, etc. Robert sees opportunity everywhere. As a businessman, Robert believes: “This is all common sense. Being a businessman is about being hunting to feed yourself—not just with nutrition, but financially, emotionally, and physically. It’s in all of us, you just have to want to go do it.”  Connect with Robert Website: www.aeriallook.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com Aerial Look Email: info@aeriallook.com Vimeo: www.vimeo.com/aeriallook Instagram: www.instagram.com/aeriallook Facebook: www.facebook.com/aeriallook Have a Drone Business? Want to be Interviewed for Season 2? Complete this questionnaire: Drone to 1K Business Owner Application Training from Drone Launch Academy Part 107 Exam Prep Course ($50 off) Aerial Video A to Z Course (20% off) Other Places to Listen iTunes Stitcher Google Play Spotify TuneIn  

Dr. Robert Glover, best-selling author of the classic book No More Mr. Nice Guy, joins our show in this special episode of the Elite Man Podcast! In today’s episode Robert talks about a myriad of topics including social skills, fear of being single, getting past divorce as a man, and mastering your dating life. Robert shares his unique perspective as a former Nice Guy Syndrome sufferer turned men’s empowerment coach, and offers some of his best advice to help men succeed in today’s world. If you’re wondering how to master your social life, dating life, and confidence, check this episode out now! *Download this episode now and subscribe to our channel to get more of these amazing interviews! In our episode we go over: Why No More Mr. Nice Guy was such a hit with men Why Dr. Robert Glover wrote a follow up to No More Mr. Nice guy The dating advice that No More Mr. Nice Guy offers but the fact that it wasn’t actually a dating book The fact that most guys (even married guys) will be single again at some point in their lives Dating skills and their application to just about every area of your life Social skills and the power that mastering this characteristic can have on your life What Robert learned from his past “failed” marriages How to deal with divorce as a man, and how to deal with divorce if there are children involved Getting over your fears of losing your wife, girlfriend, or child Why it’s not normal to live an entire lifetime with just one person, and whether or not marriage is a viable arrangement Why Robert decided to get married again a few years back despite all the logical information against such a commitment Being grateful for your past relationships even if they didn’t end well and learning from your experiences Why Robert doesn’t have to try to get a woman to like him, and why they’ve always come on to him What being confident is a social context can do for your chances of getting laid The dating essentials for men - what all men must know about dating Challenging our self-limiting beliefs Interacting with people everywhere you go and naturally talking to women you are attracted to Changing the dynamic of what to say to a woman you’re attracted to Testing for interest and how to spot the signs of a woman who’s into you Stepping outside your comfort zone and doing things that scare the hell out of you The most important dating skill any man can possess Check out Dr. Glover on: Website: drglover.com Book:  datingessentialsformen.com Sponsors: *Follow Justin on Instagram at Instagram.com/JustinStenstrom. *Today’s episode is sponsored by my friends over at Simple Habit, the creators of one of the coolest and most effective meditation apps I’ve ever used. You guys know I love meditation. I talk about it on the podcast ALL the time, I bring on guests who share different meditation practices, and I’ve used and tried so many different meditations myself. Every day in fact I meditate because, well, I just love it that much! I’ve tried dozens and dozens of apps, mp3s, and programs in the past but I’ve got to say Simple Habit is right at the top of the list for favorite ways to meditate. Simple Habit has hundreds of meditations available for free and thousands with their premium subscription. And there’s over 100+ experts on these meditations so you don’t get tired or bored with hearing the same voice over and over. And one of the things I love most about Simple Habit is that they have specific meditations for specific problems such as getting over stress, focusing better, helping you go to sleep, kickstarting your morning, and so much more. It’s not like so many other meditations that can quite frankly get old and tiresome really fast, Simple Habit has SO many different things to do and it keeps you very engaged and wanting to do more. Not to mention they also have cool walking meditations, commuting meditations, work meditations, and even meditations for when you have to do the dishes! And, did I mention, many of these meditations are short and to the point, taking up only about 5 minutes of your time! Yup, Simple Habit is truly a game-changer in the meditation space! For 30% OFF their Premium Subscription go to SimpleHabit.com/elite right now and get started! But make sure you go now as this offer will be gone soon and is limited to the first 50 Elite Man listeners who act fast! That’s simplehabit.com/elite! *Subscribe to our YouTube channel by going to EliteManMagazine.com/youtube right now!

· Robert's experience growing up in San Diego [1:50]· What Robert is up to now with his job [3:55]· What his experience was like playing baseball and having the opportunity to almost play at the little-league world series [5:46]· Other involvements in middle school and high school [8:06]· Leadership and volunteering experiences [10:05]· How the FCA and his faith helped Robert with his life journey [12:15]· Robert's college application list [17:41]· How he got involved at Baylor University [20:48]· Whether he knew he wanted to be a mechanical engineer; how his professional interest evolved over the last four year at Baylor [24:00]· Life after Baylor [27:45]· Moving into a tiny house [30:40]

In this episode, Robert Sapolsky, Ph.D., discusses the widespread impact of stress on our physical and emotional health as well as the mechanisms by which it can precipitate chronic illness, dementia, depression, and more. He also provides insight into the factors that contribute to the stress response (and our ability to handle it) such as social rank, personality, environment, and genetics. Lastly, we discuss how our behavior is altered in the face of stress and how that not only has a pervasive effect on a personal level, but also on society as a whole in how we interact with each other.  We discuss: Background, interest in stress, and Robert’s time in Kenya studying baboons [7:00]; Physiology of a stress response, and why it’s ingrained in our DNA [14:00]; Individual variation in the response to stress, and how everyone has a different optimal level [24:00]; How social rank and personality differences affect our stress response [30:15]; What’s happening in the brain when faced with stressful situations? [39:15]; What makes the human brain different than all other species? [48:15]; Imprinting stress to your kids epigenetically [52:00]; The role of stress on memory and the consequences of hypercortisolemia [57:15]; The impact of subjective socioeconomic status and social media on stress levels and health [1:01:45]; Tips for managing stress in the modern world [1:17:45]; What Robert learned about himself studying the social behavior of baboons [1:29:30]; The multilayered factors behind every human behavior, the context of “good and bad,” and exploring the human capacity of the wild extremes of violence and altruism from moment to moment [1:34:30]; PMS: How two women with identical hormone levels can have completely different emotional experiences [1:39:00]; How much of a role do genes play in depression and other emotional states? [1:42:45]; Why is cortisol elevated under sleep deprivation? [1:50:15]; The impact of stress on cancer [1:54:30]; The impact of stress on atherosclerosis, dementia, addiction, and depression [2:01:15]; Impulsiveness, impaired judgement, and lack of empathy in times of stress [2:05:45]; What advice would Robert give his 25-year-old self? [2:12:45]; and More. Learn more at www.PeterAttiaMD.com Connect with Peter on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram.

The vast majority of real estate investors were blindsided by the crash in 2008. And with many economists warning that we’re headed toward another downturn, it is prudent to take off our rose-colored glasses and move forward with an eye to the broader economic picture. It is crucial for multifamily investors to study the markets, identify trends and consider the economy’s impact on our investments—and the people who rent from us. Robert Helms is the founder and host of Real Estate Guys Radio, a media platform dedicated to helping investors stay focused, motivated and informed. He has a wealth of experience teaching Landlord Boot Camp for newbie residential investors as well as college-level real estate courses. Robert also spent 18 years working in a real estate brokerage where he became a top producer and refined his skills in marketing, negotiating and relationship management. Now, Robert is a professional real estate investor and developer with a portfolio that spans eight states and five countries. Today, Robert joins me to share a high-level overview of The Real Estate Guys’ recent Summit at Sea. He explains why it’s critical for investors to keep an eye on the economy and offers insight into what market trends we should be looking out for.  Robert also discusses what he learned from the crash in 2008 and outlines his current concerns around sources of capital for multifamily investors. Listen in for a summary of the key takeaways from the Summit at Sea and find out how you can learn more from the expert faculty through The Future of Wealth and Money video series. Key Takeaways   An overview of The Real Estate Guys’ Summit at Sea Focus beyond real estate to broader scope economics Bring together smart people to interact without agenda Why it’s crucial for investors to keep an eye on the economy Study markets to identify opportunity, trends Examine how tenants might be affected Robert’s insight on the current economic climate Anticipate general slow down Pay attention to interest rates, demographic shifts What Robert learned from the crash in 2008 Surround self with people who understand economy Investments float in sea of larger economic picture The aspects of the economy investors should watch Jobs, durability of income + housing demand Major shifts in markets, technology, etc. Robert’s insight around interest rates Not expecting huge increase in interest rates Concerned about sources of capital (government agencies) The Real Estate Guys’ mission Put education to work via effective action Create community + collapse time frames What you can learn from The Future of Money and Wealth Sense of what future looks like around money Continue to acquire wealth in uncertain age Robert’s top advice for real estate investors Recognize larger economic realities Be aware of other investing opportunities Connect with Robert The Real Estate Guys The Real Estate Guys’ Events Future of Money and Wealth Video Resources The Real Estate Guys’ Summit at Sea 2019 Summit at Sea Faculty Peter Schiff Dr. Doug Duncan’s Market Predictions Crash Proof: How to Profit from the Coming Economic Collapse by Peter Schiff and John Downes The Creature from Jekyll Island: A Second Look at the Federal Reserve by G. Edward Griffin The Real Estate Guys’ Goal-Setting Retreat Hal Elrod The Miracle Morning: The Not-So-Obvious Secret Guaranteed to Transform Your Life (Before 8AM) by Hal Elrod Joe Quirk at The Seasteading Institute Tom Hopkins The Real Crash: America’s Coming Bankruptcy—How to Save Yourself and Your Country by Peter Schiff Peak Prosperity Deal Maker Live Financial Freedom with Real Estate Investing: The Blueprint to Quitting Your Job with Real Estate—Even Without Experience or Cash by Michael Blank Podcast Show Notes Review the Podcast on iTunes Michael’s Website Michael on Facebook Apartment Investor Network Facebook Group Michael on Instagram

Would you please help us improve the show by voting for your favourite track from this episode?Candy's DeadThe Frog PrincessGod Knows I've TriedMary You Were WrongLaundry RoomI KnowGlam LiesVote now! Firstly Fingers Like Saturn are our point of interest in this show. It is a remarkable story. Rob and Dennis (Black and Wyatt Records) have played a massive part in this. We are delighted to be intertwined in this story from afar. Besides Fingers Like Saturn, Tobin brings us The Frog Princess, a cautionary tale by The Divine Comedy. Secondly, later on in the show we introduce Sammy Brue and his wonderfully rich voice. Further to that, we have a video from his recent gig in London where he and his guitarist KJ Ward were supporting Caamp. The impromptu trio of Sammy Brue, Taylor Meier and Matt Vinson covered The Avett Brothers classic Laundry Room and the video of that performance is right here in the show notes. Consequently we spin the original on the show as well. Sign up for more from Record Box HQ Track Listing Candy's Dead Fingers Like SaturnThe Frog Princess The Divine ComedyGod Knows I've Tried Kelsey KarterMary You Were Wrong Mary LattimoreLaundry Room The Avett BrothersI Know Sammy BrueGlam Lies Fingers Like Saturn  Fingers Like Saturn - 10 years in the making What Robert at Black and Wyatt Records has to say: Many Memphis rock musicians have great material in the can that has never been put on vinyl. Robert Wyatt - Black & Wyatt Records We are starting by producing 500 to 1000 records for each band.  We are about to release a single what could be the earliest garage rock band record. In 1956 five high school kids who went into Sun Studio, two days after the million dollar quartet session, to record their original song Steady Girl.  The 14 year old drummer, Joe Bauer, later became the drummer for the Youngbloods. The remarkable thing about Fingers Like Saturn is the cast of musicians in the group.  Mike McCarthy, a well known Memphis filmmaker, has written all the songs on this LP. Mike grew up in rural northeast Mississippi in a town close to Tupelo and the songs reflect that heritage. Satnin is about Elvis' mother Gladys and his stillborn twin.  Satnin is a Presley family term of endearment. It is what Elvis called Priscilla. The term is also used for others such as Gladys (and in the song Jesse). Cori Dials Mattice, the vocalist, starred in McCarthy's film, Cigarette Girl.  Steve Selvidge, the drummer, has become one of the most highly regarded Memphis guitar players (Hold Steady). Jonathan Kirkscey, cello, recently put together the soundtrack for the documentary about Mr. Rogers. Our webpage should be updated soon with material on the Heathen's Steady Girl, but it does have stories, photos and links for Fingers Like Saturn - www.blackandwyattrecords.com. Memphis Flyer article: October 25th 2018 Why would two doctors want to start a record label?Chris McCoy Ask Dennis Black and Robert Wyatt of Black & Wyatt Records, and they'll tell you it's because they love Memphis music.  Black is a pediatric gastroenterologist, and Wyatt is a pediatric nephrologist. They met through their work at Le Bonheur Children's Hospital and bonded over their love of music, particularly Memphis rock-and-roll.  Wyatt says even though he's lived and practiced medicine in Memphis since the 1980s, for many years he was unaware of the city's fertile underground music scene. "When I had a division to run, a research lab, and a family to raise, I missed out. My lab techs were going to the Antenna Club, but I never did."  Robert Wyatt and Dennis Black of Black & Wyatt Records - friends of the show The Harbert Avenue Porch Show Black grew up in Covington and worked at the town's radio station, WKBL, in high school, then for Memphis State's WTGR. "Music has kind of been my hobby all along," he says. "Unfortunately, I can't really play.

Robert Siciliano is a Certified Speaking Professional. That's a very high level person that's gone through tremendous amount of scrutiny to get that designation. He's the number one bestselling author and CEO of safr.me and he's serious about teaching you fraud prevention and personal security. Robert is a security expert fiercely committed to informing, educating, and empowering people so they can protect themselves and their loved ones from violence and crime. Screw The Commute Podcast Show Notes Episode 092 Internet Marketing Training Center - https://imtcva.org/ Higher Education Webinar – https://screwthecommute.com/webinars 03:09 Tom's introduction to Robert Siciliano 05:08 What Robert teaches to make you safer 09:18 Uphill battle when it comes to scams 12:38 Evolutionary path to becoming an entrepreneur 24:11 Tips on electronic hacking and protecting data 42:22 Sponsor message 43:55 A typical day for Robert and how he stays motivated 47:05 The best and worst parts of working for yourself Entrepreneurial Resources Mentioned in This Podcast Higher Education Webinar – It's the second webinar on the page: https://screwthecommute.com/webinars Screw The Commute - https://screwthecommute.com/ Screw The Commute Podcast App - https://screwthecommute.com/app/ Know a young person for our Youth Episode Series? Send an email to Tom! - orders@antion.com Robert's website - https://safr.me/ His books - https://www.amazon.com/Robert-L.-Siciliano/e/B0035CH602/ Entrepreneur quote - "Bad guys are good for business" Internet Marketing Training Center - https://imtcva.org/ Related Episodes Tiffani Hockings - https://screwthecommute.com/SYE1/ Business Graphics - https://screwthecommute.com/91/ More Entrepreneurial Resources for Home Based Business, Lifestyle Business, Passive Income, Professional Speaking and Online Business I discovered a great new headline / subject line / subheading generator that will actually analyze which headlines and subject lines are best for your market. I negotiated a deal with the developer of this revolutionary and inexpensive software. Oh, and it's good on Mac and PC. Go here: http://jvz1.com/c/41743/183906 The Wordpress Ecourse. Learn how to Make World Class Websites for $20 or less. https://www.GreatInternetMarketing.com/wordpressecourse Join our Private Facebook Group! One week trial for only a buck and then $37 a month, or save a ton with one payment of $297 for a year. Click the image to see all the details and sign up or go to https://www.greatinternetmarketing.com/screwthecommute/After you sign up, check your email for instructions on getting in the group.  

The actor Josh Peck recently had Robert Greene on his podcast to discuss the book, The Laws of Human Nature. It’s a fascinating interview, but one of the most revealing parts is when Josh asks Robert about how Robert squares his interest in Stoicism with the rather ruthless and Machiavellian messages of his books. As Robert explains, we need to understand how the world works, especially if we intend to stick to a path of virtue. “Marcus Aurelius had a quote, I can't say it exactly, but he says, when a boxer gets in the ring with another boxer and he gets punched, he doesn't complain and go, ‘god dammit, you hit me. I don't deserve to be hit.’ He accepts that. That's the game of life. Well, we should see that in life in general: when people hit us, that's just who they are. People are who they are. We shouldn't judge them. We should just accept them like we accept a rock or a stone or that boxer. That's what people are like, that's what we’re going to get. And the Stoic attitude of accepting the world as it is and working with how things are permeates the 48 Laws Of Power. It’s very much like Marcus Aurelius—advocating that you feel a level of detachment. In fact, I believe I use that quote from him. So it's not far off from Stoicism. But the latest book is more in that Stoic spirit than the 48 Laws. It's more about accepting that this is nature. The Stoics have a word, logos. This is the way that the universe is, this is what permeates the laws that govern all behavior. And so I'm very much in that spirit of kind of looking at people with some distance, but all my books are approaching life with a little bit of detachment because I feel like that's what will make you happier and also more successful in general.”What Robert is really saying is that although each of us should commit to being good and honest and fair, it’s naive to assume that everyone else has made a similar promise to themselves. In fact, we know from the opening of Marcus Aurelius’s Meditations that most people are greedy and selfish and rude and short-sighted. It’s essential that we understand these forces and the effects they have on the world. Not only to prepare for them and defend ourselves against them, but to remember that when we have important work to do or changes we are trying to bring about in the world, these same forces will be there as a kind of headwind. We can’t take this personally. We can’t let it upset or discourage us. We’ll need to know how to slip past this resistance, how to use its momentum against itself, how to turn that negative energy around and convince those small-minded people to side with us, against their immediate impulses. That’s what a true amoral study of history helps us do. Virtue may be the highest good to the Stoics, but not everyone else agrees. In fact, the people that don’t outnumber the people who do. And if we don’t understand how power and persuasion work, they will win. Today and forever.

Robert Charles is an entrepreneur based in Houston, TX. He tells his story about pursuing a career as a police officer but quickly realizing that it was not for him. His company, Botmechanix, builds Facebook Messenger bots for companies and entrepreneurs to more efficiently capture leads and interact with customers. For our guests, Robert has offered to build a FREE messenger bot. Just let him know you heard of him on the Entrepreneur Motivation Podcast.Website: www.botmechanix.com       Email: contact@botmechanix.com  Link for a free bot - https://m.me/OfficialBotMechanix?ref=w4153873 In this episode you will learn: Pursuing a dream and career as a police officer What Robert did after leaving the police force How Robert built and sold a drone company called Space City Drones. He did over $100K in 11 months and the business was acquired. This really fueled his entrepreneurial drive. Robert talks about his current venture, BotMechanix and what he is up to now. Big companies that use messenger bots Companies that benefit from messenger bots How messenger bots reduce friction with customers #1 benefit of bots: speed of response Open rates of email versus messenger bots Books that Robert is currently reading and recommends to increase your sales and leads Robert's offer to our audience. Get a free bot sequence built out! Tell Robert you heard of him on this podcast. Robert's recommended books: Instant Sales by Bradley Sugars Double your success by Dr. Sterling Carter What Self Made Millionaires Do that Most People Don't CHECK OUT MY WEBSITE https://chrisbello.com/  READ THE BLOG POST https://www.chrisbello.com/messenger-bots  SUBSCRIBE TO ME ON YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCecn7bkCgNHkrjvMo6rThuw?view_as=subscriber  FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/chrisbello09/ 

  Robert Gignac is the best-selling author of Rich is a State of Mind and an in-demand speaker at client events and financial industry seminars. He has delivered light-hearted yet powerful financial planning presentations and keynotes on stages such as the Ontario Association of School Business Officials, Sun Life Financial, and Say It With Power Presentations. He is passionate about helping his audience and clients understand the connection between personal responsibility and financial planning. Through his entertaining and informative speaking style, his goal is to inspire others to take control of their finances and create a “Richly Imagined Future.”    Robert joins me today to talk about financial planning and how to set your goals. He shares the lessons he has learned and why it is so important to start planning early and being prepared to change the plan as unexpected life-events occur. Robert also talks about his book on personal finance and sheds light on what he is doing now.    “It is great to have goals, and it’s great to have a plan, but don’t get so tied to them or make them so rigid that you are not prepared to change them.” - Robert Gignac    This Week on Young Money:  Robert’s background and the genesis of the book.  Learning lessons from other people’s mistakes.  How to live within your means while enjoying life.    Why you should take the time to build the foundation and building blocks of a financial future.    The key factors to his success and what he needed to learn himself.  The things Robert wished he knew when he was younger.  The power of delayed gratification.  How financial planning can lead to doing the things that your social circle only wish they could do.  How to plan for your future self and the importance of starting early.  Responding to things that life unexpectedly throws at you.  Why you should look at life and money from the perspective of the bigger picture.  What the concept of being rich means.  Setting a goal list and how it might evolve.  What Robert is working on now.        Key takeaways:  Pay yourself first.   Start a financial plan early - harness the power of compound interest.  Question what rich means to you.  Respond to life’s unexpected events.    Resources Mentioned:  EP012 The Financial Cost of Comparisonitis with Rachel Brownlow Lund  EP036 Kelley Keehn with 5 Ways We Sabotage Our Finances  EP045 Stop Feeling Broke with Shannon Lee Simmons      Connect with Robert Gignac:  Robert Gignac  Rich is a State of Mind  Rich is a State of Mind on Facebook  Robert Gignac on Twitter  Robert Gignac on LinkedIn      Rate, Share & Inspire Other Young Millionaires-in-the-Making     Thanks for tuning into the Young Money Podcast - the advice show for young millionaires-in-the-making! If you enjoyed this week’s episode, head over to iTunes and leave us a rating and review. Don’t forget to share your favorite episodes on social media!     Subscribe to the Young Money Podcast on iTunes so you never miss an episode and reach out to us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, our Linkedin Company Page, or by visiting our website.

On this very interesting episode we dive deep into the underworld and the making of a warrior under very dangerous conditions. We travel into the Mexican Drug Wars through a narcotics agent’s experience and discuss the spiritual and mystical side of these drug cartels. Our Special Guest is Robert Almonte who is the Former Appointed U. S. Marshal of the Western District of Texas. Robert was also the Deputy Chief for the El Paso Police Department. He has 32 years of law enforcement experience with expertise in narcotics investigations and undercover work. He previously served 25 years with the El Paso, TX Police Department where he spent the majority of his career in narcotics investigations and retired as a Deputy Chief. As the Narcotics Commander with the EPPD, he championed innovative programs like the Hotel/Motel Narcotics Interdiction Unit and the West Texas High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Stash House Task Force, both of which yielded successful apprehensions through community-policing initiatives. Robert Almonte has received numerous awards, including the 1999 White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) award for National “Outstanding HIDTA Task Force Commander”, as well as Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition in 2003. He has provided training to thousands of law enforcement officers throughout the United States and Sweden. He has spent years conducting extensive research on the Mexican drug trade, and how they pray for protection from law enforcement. He is also the creator and producer of the DVD; “Patron Saints of the Mexican Drug Underworld”. Join us in this deep conversation where you will be taken into the underworld of the drug trade and how a warrior developed his mindset and leadership skills in an arena that is full of dangers. There is so much to learn here. What Robert talks about can be applied to anyone's life who wants to live a life that embodies the warrior spirit. Don't Be Left OUT! Secure your seat now for the Conclave of Warriors Miami December 1-2. For more information go to: www.conclaveofwarriors.com Go grab your updated Warrior Guide FREE at: www.forgingawarrior.com/manual Join The online Warrior Development Academy at (14 Days for FREE) Go to: www.forgingawarrior.com Check out all the show notes at: https://www.manofwar.live/mow/85 Grab some Man of War Swag, get shirts and hats at: https://www.manofwarswag.com

In this episode of The Knowledge Project, I have the brilliant Robert Greene. Robert is the author of 5 New York Times bestsellers, including The 48 Laws of Power and The 33 Strategies of War. He's also written on mastery and seduction. Robert’s books have been somewhat controversial over the years and have been called amoral, cunning, and even ruthless for what they reveal. Yet millions of readers, from mid-level managers to hip-hop royalty and corporate executives have revered his work as a sort of canonized scripture for the ambitious. In this conversation, we cover a lot of ground, including: Why Robert believes his first book, 48 Laws of Power has continued to sell steadily for over two decades. What Robert calls “alive time” and “dead time” and how we can optimize each day to be filled with “alive time” and live the life we’re proud of The one skill that determines how far you’ll get in life, no matter how talented you are in anything else Robert’s research method and how he finds such unique and interesting examples What Robert looks for when he reads, and what qualities separate good books from excellent books How Robert developed his famous note card system to extract the meat out of anything he reads Why Robert insists on writing all his notes longhand even though it’s less convenient and less accessible than taking notes digitally What Robert’s daily routine looks like, particularly when he’s writing and researching for a new book What Robert considers to be the single greatest power any human has, and what we can do to strengthen it How having unfettered access to information is actually making us dumber in very important ways and what we can do about it How to fine tune your “bullshit detector” so you’re able to tell the difference between pretenders and performers. (As a bonus, Robert shares a few ways you can improve your bullshitting skills when it becomes necessary) And a lot more. Plus, Robert gives us a sneak peek into his newest project, The Laws of Human Nature, which explores the hidden motivations that drive what we do and say. This interview is packed to the brim with interesting and actionable insights that I think you’re going to love. Grab a pen, a notebook, and a glass of wine and enjoy! GO PREMIUM: Support the podcast, get ad-free episodes, transcripts, and so much more: https://fs.blog/knowledge-project-premium/  

Household debt to income levels in Canada continue to rise. We now owe $1.71 for every dollar earned. But, with no shortage of experts discussing the risks of high debt and how to repay it, why is it that we continue to spend? Why do we find it so hard to say 'no'? Are we just comfortable with debt now, as a society? To discuss these questions, I'm joined today by a panel of experts: Gail Vaz-Oxlade, Kerry K. Taylor, and Robert Brown. Using their years of experience and insight, we dig into why it seems no one is listening to debt warning signs. First off, should we even worry about debt? Let's say I'm someone who owns a home in Toronto. It's worth a million dollars today. My mortgage on the house is $500,000 and I make $250,000 because I'm a lawyer. My personal debt ratio is 2:1. But, that's not a big deal because the debt to income ratio includes mortgage debt. So, does it even matter if I owe so much? According to Gail Vaz-Oxlade, yes, it still does: When you are in debt, what you have done is eliminated your options. Gail says that in everyone's life, rain falls. So, if you have no savings, and are over-extended on your mortgage, you won't have choices to make other than to service your debt. For Kerry Taylor, debt not only reduces your options, but it reduces your ability to stay healthy because of the added mental stress. So, yes, having debt matters. If having debt matters, why do we keep owing so much? Robert Brown argues the reason for high debt could be that people tend to make money decisions based on their "now situation," but don't consider what could happen in their future, like a job loss, or a rise in interest rates: What if they tighten up mortgage regulation rules? Well they have...and all of a sudden, a situation that was barely, barely manageable not by a reasonable standard but at least somewhat manageable becomes unmanageable because they had absolutely no room to move. What Robert is referring to is called "present bias." Kerry explains: We look at our present self and we live in the present. We don't really have the ability to look into the future and see how those present decisions such as spending money, eating poorly, not exercising will play out in the future. Lots more discussion on today's show.

Robert and I seldom travel anywhere without the other, especially not more than overnight. For some reason we just like being together. That's probably a good quality for a married couple. Last week was an exception. We received an unexpected call of serious illness in the family and I took my parents to Chicago. Robert stayed home to take care of the wiener dogs and keep things around home running smoothly. I ended up being gone for five days and four nights...the longest we can remember being apart since we got married.  I figured out that I missed our travel teamwork. Besides, I'm not used to driving for the long haul since Robert typically does all the driving. And I did what I said I NEVER would do...I drove in Chicago. That was nerve-wracking, to say the least. In this episode, I talk about navigating alone and my adventures in trying to navigate in the big city. What Robert and I both realized was that sometimes things happen at the right time to help us prioritize what's important. He and I had time well invested with family over the past few days.  Listen carefully to the episode and email us at podcast@beentheredoingthat.com the movie reference that Robert mentions. 

In today’s conversation of the Achieve Your Goals podcast, Hal’s good friend, Robert Kiyosaki, shares his top tips on financial literacy, spiritual learning and helps you find your mission, so you can live an abundant and fulfilling life. Robert is an investor, educational entrepreneur, co-creator of the CASHFLOW® board game, founder of the financial education-based Rich Dad Company and author of New York Times Bestsellers: Rich Dad Poor Dad, Conspiracy of the Rich, and Unfair Advantage. His most recognized book, Rich Dad Poor Dad, has become the #1 personal finance book of all time and has challenged the way tens of millions of people around the globe think about money. It’s the longest-running bestseller on all four of the lists that report to Publisher's Weekly - The New York Times, Business Week, The Wall Street Journal and USA Today - and was named "USA Today's #1 Money Book" two years in a row. It is the third longest-running 'how-to' best seller of all time. Translated into 51 languages and available in 109 countries, the Rich Dad series has sold over 27 million copies worldwide and has dominated best sellers lists across Asia, Australia, South America, Mexico and Europe. If that wasn’t enough, Robert has also been featured on shows such as Larry King Live, Oprah, Bloomberg International Television, and CNN. In today’s inspiring talk with Jon Berghoff, Robert shares his story, along with his NO B.S. perspective on money and investing. He explains why the education system is broken, what millennials need to learn in order to succeed, the importance of apprenticeship, why you shouldn’t be saving your money, and a whole lot more that you won’t want to miss! KEY TAKEAWAYS [01:00] Robert shares the origin story of Rich Dad Poor Dad and the path to financial freedom! [04:00] Why the school system’s designed to teach people to be Doctors, Lawyers, and employees… but not entrepreneurs! [05:40] What Robert’s rich Dad taught him about financial literacy and why putting your money in 401k’s, stocks, bonds and mutual funds is a bad investment. [09:40] Learn how the rich acquire assets without paying taxes. [11:00] Why your path to success starts by strengthening your sense of purpose. [16:20] The #1 reason that most millennials are lost and the key ingredient to living a much more fulfilling life. [18:30] What you’re probably doing wrong if you’re desperate for money. [20:32] Discover the highest level of education you can obtain.   [25:54] Find out what The Miracle Morning gives Robert that nothing else can! AYG TWEETABLE [Tweet "''If you don’t have money, you’re doing something spiritually wrong.'' - Robert Kiyosaki"] EPISODE RESOURCES RichDad.com Rich Dad Poor Dad: What The Rich Teach Their Kids About Money That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not! CASHFLOW Board Game Blair Singer The Miracle Morning GoBundadnce CONNECT WITH ROBERT KIYOSAKI Facebook Twitter YouTube CONNECT WITH HAL  Facebook Twitter Achieve Your Goals Podcast on iTunes RATE & REVIEW THE PODCAST Reviews for the podcast on iTunes are greatly appreciated and will allow us to get the word out about the show and grow as a community. We read every single review and believe each one goes a long way in helping us make the show even better! If you received value from this episode, please take a moment and rate and review the podcast by clicking here.

Robert Bowen has over 30 years experience as a business leader and coach. He has worked with all levels of management in multiple sized organizations to include McDonald’s Corporation and Ericsson. He is also a retired Army Lieutenant Colonel. In his current role as owner of a FocalPoint Business Coaching franchise, he works as a Certified Business Coach with business owners who have decided to work ON their business vs. IN their business. In addition to offering a full slate of business training products, this is accomplished by implementing a guaranteed & structured process with specific strategies that provide peace of mind in running their business vs. it running them. What Robert offers is not right for everyone, but for those few that truly want something better out of life and business and have decided to stop coming up with excuses for not having it.

What if traditional investment strategy’s were really setup to make the big investors money, yet give you and I as the little guy just enough to stay in the game, but rarely win? Think it’s possible? Instead of playing into speculation, volatility, and uncertainty, there is a better way to create cash flow and passive income sources so that you can set things up to enjoy retirement and get the piece of freedom you deserve. Today’s guest is Robert San Luis. He is an advisor, coach, and best-selling author of “Wealth Without Wall Street: Seven Keys To An Early Retirement.” Robert has spent most of his life trying to learn a better way to invest that provides true time freedom to average people. He’s been an active investment advisor (and gave that side of his business up due to the unethical and unfair way the industry works), a real estate broker and investor, and now he teaches people what’s really going on in the investment world, and how you can create passive streams of income - while creating cash flow at the same time. It’s unique and different, and even Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway has taken advantage of this little known strategy. The sad but true reality is that the stock market and the typical investment strategies are stacked against the average person. The big corporations and financial institutions have leveraged their influence to create systems that give them a massive advantage in terms of inside information AND technologies that allow them to make trades before you even get the chance. Robert San Luis has studied the investment industry at length and has discovered proven methods of getting your money OUT of the speculative, risky realm of Wall Street, and into investments that cash flow monthly and provide you the recession proof security you want and deserve.   Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn in this show: [0:31] What to expect in this great episode with Dan’s guest Robert San Luis. [2:15] Why “What’s your number?” is the absolutely wrong question. [4:52] How the stock market and investments are rigged so that YOU are not the winner. [6:10] How to examine your strategy for retirement. [8:10] Who is Robert San Luis? Why did he get into this specializes sort of knowledge? [10:50] What Robert was known for in High School. [13:30] How can the average person compete against the Wall Street Machine? [18:18] What can listeners do to move themselves forward wisely in the investment realm? [20:06] How Robert became interested in helping people with financial issues. [23:55] What would it be like to find low-risk cash flow opportunities that were recession proof. [29:21] Getting started investing in commercial mobile home parks and properties. [32:15] The lowest point Robert’s business career and what he learned from it. [34:10] Who Robert turns to for advice in life and business. [34:15] The importance of psychology surrounding money.   Resources mentioned on this episode: www.RobertSanLuis.com - Robert’s website Robert(at)RobertSanLuis(dot)com MOVIE: The Big Short Robert’s Book: Wealth Without Wall Street MOVIE: The Wolf of Wall Street DOCUMENTARY: Inside Job   ********************* This show brought to you by Done for You Solutions. Outsourcing doesn’t have to be difficult. Whether you’re looking for customer service, optimizing your website, or a virtual assistant to help with reporting, data, or research, Done for You Solutions can help. I’ve used Done for You Solutions for years and they help simplify. 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My guest today is personal security expert and identity theft speaker Robert Siciliano. His 30 years of experience and expertise in all aspects of security have gained him audiences across a wide variety of media. Mr. Siciliano’s credentials include hard-hitting and provocative contributions to TIME, The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Forbes, Fortune, Business Week, Huffington Post, Cosmopolitan, Good Housekeeping, Reader’s Digest and Consumers Digest. He is a regular contributor to Entrepreneur and has appeared as a guest commentator on The Anderson Cooper Show, John Stossel, The Steve Harvey Show, The Today Show, CBS Early Show, Good Morning America, CNN, MSNBC, CNBC, Fox News, Inside Edition and Extra among others. His clients include GMAC, The National Association of Realtors, Domino’s Pizza, United Bankers Bank, Exxon Mobile and many more. Siciliano’s goal is simple – to wake up and empower people throughout the world so they can avoid becoming victims.   Personal Security: Personal security includes the physical security of your person, your family and your home. It also includes information security which involves protecting your identity, data and devices.   Is this just paranoia? Paranoia is the opposite of what Robert does or teaches. Paranoia is a form of mental illness. People who are paranoid are out of control, disconnected and overwhelmed every moment of the day. What Robert teaches causes people to feel a tremendous amount of control. It allows them to feel grounded and connected to their world.  Once you understand personal security and how it works it’s like riding a bike. Once you achieve that balance you’ll know how to ride it forever effortlessly. It’s the same for personal security once you understand what your options are and put those systems into place. SEO and SEM: SEO is search engine optimization. SEM is search engine marketing. They work hand in hand to get your brand front and center. It should be the goal of anyone selling anything to show up on the first page of the search engine.   Top three tips for pitching the media and getting their attention: 1. Pitch something relevant that’s current and timely. It’s not so much about you as it is what you can provide them. They are looking for something a little bit different. After the Ashley Madison breech a lot of data security experts got called. Robert is a data security expert too but he also talked to the victims and was able to share what they told him and the advice he gave them. Whatever your pitching the media on especially if it’s a breaking news story see if you can find a layer to explore that would really be yours and set you apart from everybody else.   2. Speak to something that falls into the realm of your expertise. If you’re an egg decorator you’re not going to find many media opportunities except at Easter. Search for places that eggs might be relevant at other times. On Halloween when kids throw eggs at houses you can talk about how eggs damage the siding on houses and how to get that off.   Be an expert for crying out loud which means you devote a certain amount of time, energy and resources to learning around your core expertise so that you’re really an expert not just on your niche subject but outside of it as well.   3. Don’t spend even five minutes talking about something you’re not remotely an expert in or you’ll just come across as a fool. You’ll ruin your credibility and do more damage than good.   Be available: When the media calls if you don’t answer the phone they will call somebody else.   Tips for doing a brilliant interview: Get good at what you do, know your topic, become comfortable with your content and speak to the fundamentals. With every topic and issue there are fundamentals in regards to that particular topic. In episode 3 with Gerard Braud he talks about exactly how to do this step by step.   ·      Robert’s advice on how to get out of the baby pool and into the ocean:Answer the phone. Robert says he is the only person he knows that has spoken to every major media naked! That is because he answers the phone wherever he is and whatever he’s doing!   ·      You can visit Robert’s website at [www.robertsiciliano.com] or follow him on Twitter at @RobertSiciliano or @IDTheftExpert   ·      Write headlines no journalist can resist, with the 58-headline template pack [http://babygotbooked.com/headlines]

Hey Men! You are not alone in the fight that is EVERY man's battle. Hear our friend Robert share with Scott his victory over pornography. What Robert has to say will encourage really anyone who is trying to win this battle of the enemy in secret. Hearing what God has done in Robert's heart & life is an audio podcast of impact & triumph! Discover TODAY that it IS possible to get FREE from this addiction & enjoy your life to the fullest!!!

Today’s guest joins us all the way from Australia. He’s an incredibly successful online marketing expert and a best-selling author of Feed a Starving Crowd… which he currently offers for free on his website (below). He’s known for his practical advice for entrepreneurs and wannabe entrepreneurs who would like to launch an online business. Recently he’s been listed by Startup Australia as one of Australia's Top 50 Entrepreneurs. And he currently serves as the Director of Global Business at E-Web Marketing, Australia's top online marketing agency. His name is Robert Coorey. Robert is also the co-creator and lead host of the upcoming Reality TV show called "Business Rescue." This a TV Pilot which takes struggling companies through a maze of marketing challenges over the course of 30 days. I can’t wait to watch it! Three takeaways from our interview: -- Robert’s early money memory and what he learned from it -- How to test the market or your new business idea -- What Robert recommends we do with our lottery winnings   For more, check out SoMoneyPodcast.com