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THE RETURN OF ROGER! Where are the giant bones? After multiple episodes proving that ancient giants once roamed America, we inevitably return to the question of what happened to, and where are the bones of these giants? Roger found them! Roger, a farmer from rural Minnesota, joins us again to expand upon his story of digging up an ancient giant skeleton when he inadvertently dug into an undiscovered and eroded serpent mound on his property. BUT THE DISCOVERY OF THE GIANT WAS ONLY THE BEGINNING. What follows the discovery of the bones and burial mounds, is by far the most bizarre, weird, strange, and compelling story that we have ever heard, either on our podcast or any other. What Roger says is happening out on his 94 acre farm in Minnesota will blow your mind. Buckle up. contact: blurrycreaturespodcast@gmail.com blurrycreatures.com Socials instagram.com/blurrycreatures facebook.com/blurrycreatures twitter.com/blurrycreatures Music Kyle Monroe: tinytaperoom.com Aaron Green: https://www.instagram.com/aaronkgreen/ Mastering: ironwingstudios.com Outro Song: TimeCop1983: timecop1983.com

"Soulmates are a problematic concept. You have to lower your expectations a little bit because society has given us all these expectations of what the perfect partner is like which are impossible for anyone to meet. It's better to find someone that you can both grow into soulmates over time and look at them from that perspective. Search for someone that you can finally be yourself around without any fear, retribution, or shame. Someone who celebrates who you are is going to want to be with you and you're going to want to be with them." - Roger Nygard Get 15% off your CURED Nutrition order with the code WELLNESSFORCE   ---> Get The Morning 21 System: A simple and powerful 21 minute system designed to give you more energy to let go of old weight and live life well.   JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP | *REVIEW THE PODCAST* Wellness Force Radio Episode 374 Film director and producer of several productions including the documentary, The Truth About Marriage, Roger Nygard, shares what makes relationships work, how to increase your chances of finding a soulmate, why polyamory is sacred for some couples, how and when to have difficult conversations plus the concept of The Gottman Institute's Four Horsemen and ultimate relationship deal-breakers.   What makes us happy in relationships? Why do relationships fail?     Join us as Roger shares the best tools to help keep your relationship alive, how to handle conflict better, and the No. 1 piece of relationship advice.   CURED Nutrition Get 15% off your CURED Nutrition order with the code WELLNESSFORCE It's taken me over a year to find the right hemp and CBD company to introduce to the Wellness Force Community and I could not be more thrilled that it's CURED Nutrition! CURED Nutrition is a movement inspired by nature and grounded in a shared desire to leave a lasting impression on you, our community, and this world. Together, they're a collective of heart-centered human beings who are inviting you – the conscious creatives, dreamers, and healers – to join their family. Learn how CURED hemp and CBD products can enhance your daily wellness routine. Try Cured Today They're Colorado-based organically grown hemp products that have been engineered to transform your approach toward an elevated life. Tap into your inherent potential – your greatest mind-body alignment – and nourish it with the supplements you were designed to thrive on. A greater existence is waiting.   Listen To Episode 374 As Roger Nygard Uncovers:   [1:30] The Secret To Happiness Roger Nygard The Truth about Marriage: All the Relationship Secrets Nobody Tells You by Roger Nygard The Truth About Marriage Film Exploring what it means to be with someone emotionally, physically, and spiritually. The quest for finding our soulmate and the journey it leads us on. When his curiosity for the truth about marriage and finding a soulmate started. Why the first few years of our life are crucial in our personal development but that doesn't have to mean we're held back from making choices later on in life. Unpacking the number one secret for happiness in relationships: Accepting who and what you are and doing the same for your partner. Why so many people in relationships become frustrated because they cannot reach expectations and ideals that we, society, our parents, and even our friends have set for ourselves. How the human species has become out of sync with who we are at our core. Exploring the positive experiences that happened during his childhood that have impacted his filmography career. Unpacking what the key to success actually is and what it isn't.   [15:30] Why Are Relationships So Difficult? The Nature Of Existence Julia Sweeney Why happiness is a side effect of having a purpose in life, not a goal. Unpacking the science behind why we're the happiest when we're in the present moment. How expressing ourselves creatively every day will build upon our joy. Exploring the big question: Why are relationships so difficult? Why the obstacles we find in relationships really aren't our fault. Examples of what we can do right now to change and make our relationships stronger. Why we, especially men, are such horrible listeners. The fact that sometimes our partners don't want us to give them solutions, they just want us to listen to what they're going through and be supportive. Why the masculine brain is wired to only handle 30 minutes per day of an emotional conversation before "flooding" or feelings of overwhelm happen. Drs. John and Julie Gottman 046 Dr. John Gray How men can recharge their batteries with quality alone time and then reconnect with their partner. The Truth: Sex, Love, Commitment, and the Puzzle of the Male Mind by Neil Strauss   [26:30] How To Attract A Mate Why he chose to have Neil Strauss be a key part of his movie, The Truth About Marriage. The fact that we never stop growing and maturing. Why humans will always be complex creatures and there will always be something new to learn about our partner. How he chose the couples and singles for his documentary in order to really show the lesson he wanted to teach. What has changed in the lives of the people he interviewed including Don Blanquito who went from being very single to getting married and having a child. Which gems Josh has taken from The Truth About Marriage and applied to his own relationship. How you can communicate better in your relationships and stop trying to be a mind reader. Why premarital counseling is an excellent form of therapy to increase your relationship's happiness and longevity. The guideline, Personal Priorities Checklist, that he includes in the back of his book for you to go through with your partner to get to a mutual priorities checklist.   [34:30] Why Relationships Fail The Gottmans Institute: The Four Horsemen: Criticism, Contempt, Defensiveness, and Stonewalling 302 Mark Groves 366 Mark Wolynn How The Gottman Institute is able to predict if a couple will stay together or not. Unpacking The Gottman's Four Horsemen: Criticism, Contempt, Defensiveness, and Stonewalling. The big question to ask yourself about your relationship: Do you and your partner hold contempt for one another? Why, for every negative reaction with your partner, you must have 5 positives to make up for it. The power of being vulnerable with your partner instead of trying to make up for things with materialistic items. Joe Rogan & Chris Ryan on Open Relationships The formula for cultivating passion in your relationship especially if you've been together for a long period of time. How getting back to your masculine or feminine polarities will help rekindle a relationship. Why we're wired to reduce our passion especially physical intimacy in long-term relationships as compassion increases so we can raise children but it doesn't have to stay that way. Unpacking how to be present with your masculinity or femininity. How cell phones are hurting our relationships and how we can be more present with our partners.     [43:30] Can A Polyamorous Relationship Work? Why it's so important to be open with your partner about your needs in the relationship. The devastating impact of being in a relationship where the other person makes you feel ashamed of yourself. What he's learned from spending time with a polyamorous couple during the making of The Truth About Marriage. Why the polyamorous couple in his film was so successful with each other because they were 100% open with one another. Exploring why everything we do is in the name of either love or fear. Why Josh feels triggered by the idea of a polyamorous relationship after his past experiences and not being able to accept and forgive the mistakes he has made. What Roger's views on polygamy and polyamorous relationships are now after the filming of the movie compared to before. The sacred respect that does exist for people in a polyamorous relationship. What the practice of "capitalization" is in a relationship and how you can use it to support your partner.   [50:30] Do You Value Your Partner Enough? Breaking down the unintended consequences of technology striving forward in the name of progress. Why one of the Gottman's Horsemen, Contempt, is such a deal-breaker for many relationships. How to get out of your Contempt rut by actively participating in the relationship in a positive way and valuing what your partner has to say or offer. The history of marriage and why it was based on other reasons such as survival, transaction, or resources until 160 years ago. Why the Disney fairytale relationship is the absolute bullshit story. Unpacking what real love even is including both Roger's and Josh's definitions of it. The Red Queen: Sex and the Evolution of Human Nature by Matt Ridley Dr. Pat Allen The power of valuing your partner's different strengths rather than criticizing them for their weaknesses.   [55:30] How To Have A Difficult Conversation & Handle Conflict Better How we can learn to handle conflict better in relationships with constructive discussions. Why men hate being ambushed about things their partner wants to discuss with them and it's better to schedule important conversations. The importance of removing the word, "should," from your vocabulary when speaking with your partner. How to end every conflict to make the conversation so much better for both of you. The immediate downfall in conversation when someone says, "You always do this." Why you should choose "I" over "you" and talk about your feelings rather than putting the other person down. Why there will almost always be someone in a relationship who is more logical and the other more emotional. Exploring the value in simply just acknowledging that your partner is hurting and offering how to help them.   [1:06:30] How To Keep Your Relationship Alive Tools that we can use to help reset our nervous system and get into these states of clarity. The importance of honoring active intention in your relationship now and in the future so that it doesn't deteriorate. Why it can be so scary to show who you truly are in a relationship especially if you lack self-love. His take on couples therapy and why he believes it should be mandatory for everybody from Day 1 of a relationship. What work you can do to increase your chances of finding your soulmate. Why it's so important to be 100% yourself around your partner. Examples of inner work that you can do to reveal to yourself who you are at your core. Ep. 205: How Breathwork Clears Anxiety and Stress, with Josh Trent of Wellness Force Radio Why you have to know what it is that you want before you actually begin doing the inner work. Roger's personal relationship struggles and what he's doing to work on himself. The #1 relationship advice you should be following in 2020: Ban criticism and don't focus on "fixing" your relationship until we get back to normal because we're not seeing things in a normal way while in lockdown. breathwork.io M21 Wellness Guide Wellness Force Community     Power Quotes From The Show   The No. 1 Relationship Deal -Breaker "The Gottmans are able to predict with 90% accuracy whether or not couples will stay together and how happy they will be just after watching them for five minutes based primarily on one thing they're looking for: the existence of contempt from either partner because that shows that you're not a team. Contempt is such a deal-breaker because if your partner doesn't value you or your opinion then you don't feel like you or the relationship are valued. You start to feel like an object or that the relationship is transactional; you're not in it together. It's the togetherness that leads couples to last and seeing themselves as a unit or a duo." - Roger Nygard    Why Are You Really In This Relationship? "You need to get out of the contempt rut and be actively participating in the relationship in a positive way and valuing what your partner has to say or offer. If you don't value that person, why are you partners with them? That's the existential question of relationships. What are you getting out of the deal? A lot of people are together transactionally; they're in it for other reasons than for valuing each other as a human: money, resources, staying alive. That's what most of human history was. This idea of getting married for love is only 160 years old." - Roger Nygard      Why Do Religious Couples Actually Last?   "One of the things that all experts agree on is that if you're someone who is thinking of getting married right now, the best thing you can do to increase your chances for longevity and happiness in a relationship is premarital counseling to enter the relationship with a better understanding of the rules of the game. Most people don't do this and experts have found that religious couples tend to do better than non-religious couples in marriage. It's not because they're religious; it's because they're forced to do premarital counseling by their religion so they get a better understanding of each other. Do you know everything about your partner? You'll never know everything but you should know some basic things especially the core values that you both hold." - Roger Nygard      Links From Today's Show  The Truth About Marriage Film The Truth about Marriage: All the Relationship Secrets Nobody Tells You by Roger Nygard The Nature Of Existence Julia Sweeney Drs. John and Julie Gottman 046 Dr. John Gray The Truth: Sex, Love, Commitment, and the Puzzle of the Male Mind by Neil Strauss The Gottmans Institute: The Four Horsemen: Criticism, Contempt, Defensiveness, and Stonewalling 302 Mark Groves 366 Mark Wolynn Joe Rogan & Chris Ryan on Open Relationships The Red Queen: Sex and the Evolution of Human Nature by Matt Ridley Dr. Pat Allen Ep. 205: How Breathwork Clears Anxiety and Stress, with Josh Trent of Wellness Force Radio Leave Wellness Force a review on iTunes breathwork.io M21 Wellness Guide Wellness Force Community Roger Nygard Facebook Twitter Instagram LinkedIn YouTube   About Roger Nygard "The Truth About Marriage” tracks down the experts and discovers surprising scientific facts behind what makes happy relationships work, and what we can do to increase our chances of finding a soulmate.   Roger Nygard is perhaps best known for his acclaimed documentary Trekkies, about the most obsessive fans in the Universe. Nygard’s previous documentary, The Nature of Existence, addressed the impossible subject of the world’s philosophies, religions, and belief systems. Nygard has also directed television series such as “The Office” and “The Bernie Mac Show.” His work as a film editor includes “Grey’s Anatomy,” “The League,” and Emmy-nominated episodes of “Who Is America?” and “VEEP” and “Curb Your Enthusiasm.” Nygard has made several other award-winning films, including the car-salesman cult-film, Suckers, and a a profile of UFO fanatics, Six Days in Roswell, and now the documentary The Truth About Marriage, accompanied by The Truth About Marriage book. Currently he is co-producing and editing “The Comedy Store,” a documentary about the comedians who came though this world-famous LA club.   Build Immunity. Breathe Deeply. A simple, powerful 21 minute morning system designed to give you more energy to let go of old weight and live life well. 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In this episode, we’re thrilled to be joined by Roger Nygard!   If you don’t already know Roger by name, you’ll certainly know him by his work! He’s been a part of so many incredible shows and movies over the years from Curb Your Enthusiasm, The Office, and Veep to The League, Grey’s Anatomy, Trekkies, The Comedy Store, and much, much more. He has also worn many hats over the years too, from director to writer to editor and producer.   In his most recent film, Roger shifted his focus to marriage and relationships with his documentary, The Truth About Marriage. And what is so incredibly fascinating about this work, in particular, is that he worked on it for seven years, transitioning in and out of relationships of his own.   In this episode, Roger shares with us all of the invaluable insights he has acquired over the course of these seven years as well as the compelling common threads he has noticed in both relationships and marriage. We talk about how to change and grow together as a couple, what successful relationships and marriages have in common, the most common pitfalls an otherwise good relationship or marriage can fall into, and his best tips for ensuring a long, happy marriage.   This conversation with Roger was super fun to record and we’re sure you’re going to enjoy hearing his stories and insights just as much as we did!   IGNTD Specials: IGNTD Live Online Groups (Free for 14 Days) IGNTD Subscription ($43 per month & 30 days of Live Groups included) IGNTD “Once an Addict” Campaign   Topics Discussed: [:34] About today’s episode with Roger Nygard! [:57] Are you team Sophie or team Adi?! [2:51] What we love about Roger and our interview with him today. [5:52] We would love to hear your feedback! Be sure to screenshot this episode and share your favorite takeaway from this week’s episode with us on social media. [7:31] Welcoming Roger Nygard to the podcast! [8:17] Was Roger in a relationship during the course of making the documentary, The Truth About Marriage? [9:10] Roger shares what got him started with creating his documentary, The Truth About Marriage. [10:04] Why and how a relationship will naturally deteriorate over time unless you do this one thing. [11:05] A funny story from before we were married on the topic of marriage. [12:11] Did being in and out of relationships affect the creation of the documentary? [13:02] Roger shares a major takeaway he has learned since creating the documentary that greatly increases the chances of a long, happy marriage. [16:01] The importance of counseling and putting in the work. [17:42] Why you absolutely cannot wait to get help only when a relationship is in trouble. [19:00] Roger’s goal in creating the documentary and writing the accompanying book. [20:03] Roger’s #1 relationship tip in combatting unrealistic expectations and interacting through our masculine and feminine. [26:22] How we check in with each other daily by holding space and practice active listening. [29:00] What Roger has learned about relationships as a director, writer, editor, and producer over the years. [32:27] Looking back on his life, where would Roger say the ideas that show up in his work come from? [34:40] How Roger finds the comedy in serious and tough life situations. [35:59] Roger’s advice on what we can do to improve our lives (both individually and in a relationship) during the pandemic. [40:05] Why starting over is not always the solution. [43:33] Sophie reads a powerful quote about relationships from Rising Woman. [44:12] What’s next for Roger? What subject is he interested in exploring next? [46:20] What is the best advice Roger has ever received? [48:32] What is Roger’s proudest moment to-date? [51:29] What is Roger’s hardest moment to-date? [53:23] How does Roger practice self-care daily? [56:44] What ignites Roger? [1:00:47] Thanking Roger for joining the podcast! [1:01:01] We want to hear from you! Let us know your thoughts and takeaways from this episode!   Mentioned in this Episode: Roger Nygard Curb Your Enthusiasm (HBO Series) The Truth About Marriage (Documentary) The Gottman Institute John Gottman’s Books The Truth about Marriage: All the Relationship Secrets Nobody Tells You, by Roger Nygard The Four Horsemen: Criticism, Contempt, Defensiveness, and Stonewalling | The Gottman Institute DAVE (TV Series) Christopher Ryan Christopher Ryan’s Books Rising Woman IGNTD Episode: “Rising Up for a Better World with Sheleana Aiyana of Rising Woman” Julia Sweeney   Find out more about IGNTD: IGNTD.com IGNTD.libysn.com   Subscribe to the Podcast iTunes, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify   Follow us on Social Media! Facebook: IGNTD Instagram: @IGNTD.me Sophie’s Instagram: @Sophie.Jaffe Adi’s Instagram: @DrAdiJaffe   If you enjoyed this podcast… Please let us know what you want to hear about! 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Two dystopian American films from the '80s are huge in Norway: "Blade Runner" and "Escape from New York." We shat all over the former, so Norwegian listener Per T. commissioned the latter. If you think the Shat The Movies crew doesn't know much about covert missions into futuristic prison islands, think again. Big D brings his military experience, landmine expertise, and New York roots. Gene Lyons explains how to defeat giant wrestlers swinging baseball bats. And Roger Roeper sees his father in every Kurt Russell character. Other topics on this podcast include: Why Manhattan makes for an awful detention facility Snake Plissken's "buttrock commando" armament What Roger thought that Snake's tattoo was Wives on set Comically oversized gadgets What The Crazies live underground Godawful foley work and U.S. soccer veteran Michael Bradley's short legs Subscribe & Follow Android: http://shatthemovies.com/android Apple/iTunes: http://shatthemovies.com/itunes Social Media: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Snapchat Website: http://shatthemovies.com/ Help Support the Podcast Donate with Paypal: http://shatthemovies.com/paypal Donate With Venmo: https://venmo.com/shatpodcasts Shop Amazon With Our Affiliate Link: https://www.amazon.com/?tag=shatmovies-20 Sponsor's Listener Survey: http://shatthemovies.com/survey Leave an iTunes Review: http://shatthemovies.com/review Vote for our Next Movies: http://shatthemovies.com/vote Feeds & Social Media: http://shatthemovies.com/subscribe-and-follow Leave a Voicemail: (914) 719-SHAT - (914) 719-7428 Email: hosts@shatthemovies.com Listen to our TV Podcasts: https://shatontv.com/shat-on-podcasts Theme Song - Die Hard by Guyz Nite: https://www.facebook.com/guyznite  

Who is Roger Scott Olsen: Roger is an Aquarius. Born, raised in Chicago, Illinois. BA and Masters degrees from Northern Illinois University. Taught high-school nine years. Came to CA to be an actor/writer. Did it. Now semi-retired & silly. Roger has ner eaten kale or done yoga. Favorite Career Highlight: That I've been blessed to have been able to act, sing, write, direct and produce in and for every medium in this business of show. What Roger learned about Rudolph: Anything is possible if one believes.   Who is Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer: A young Buck with a glowing red nose who guides Santa's sleigh on Christmas night. He is the 10th Reindeer. Rudolph lives in the North Pole in a commune of people who make Christmas.  Links If you are digging Project Woo Woo feel free to buy Lisa a cup of coffee using this little link here, CUP OF COFFEE This episode was also supported by Amazon. Click on this link --> Amazon any time you need to make an Amazon purchase. A small percentage of your purchase will support the show (no extra cost to you).   I receive an affiliate commission from some of the links above. Go get your free be happier than all your friends morning routine over here --> Project Woo Woo Listen to Lisa's other podcasts at Love Bites & Honestly Lisa

Roger Clemens, AKA “The Rocket,” is one of the most dominant pitchers in Major League Baseball history. He played 24 seasons and is a two-time World Series champion with the New York Yankees, a seven-time Cy Young Award Winner, an 11-time All-Star, and had 4,672 strikeouts in his illustrious career.  Listen to this episode and learn:   What it felt like for Roger to earn his 300th win and 4,000th strikeout in the same game.   Roger’s favorite pitcher to watch right now, his favorite field to play in, and his favorite pitch to throw.  What Roger experienced as the New York Yankees pitcher after 9/11 and his trip to the Middle East to visit the troops.   When and how Roger’s love for baseball began.  Roger’s three-word motto and why he thinks being tough is so important in the world today.  

Roger Whitney is on a mission to help change the concept of retirement. He wants to help everyone dream, plan, and live out a life focused on the things he or she cares about most. He has invested his entire 25+ year career as a financial planner helping people make their wealth work for them as they create fuller, more rewarding lives. He is a cofounder of WWK Wealth Advisors, host of the award-winning podcast The Retirement Answer Man and the Roger That! YouTube channel, former instructor at the University of Texas at Arlington, and an avid cyclist, board game enthusiast, and family man. What you'll learn about in this episode: How and why Roger Whitney entered the financial planning industry Roger's thoughts on what people over the age of 50 should be doing with their money Which obstacles and challenges Roger faces in his business and how he overcomes them Why Roger is particular about who he works with and how it has streamlined his business Which mistakes Roger made in his career and what he learned from those experiences Which pitfalls in financial planning you should be watching for and what you should do to avoid them What successes Roger values most over the course of his career and what he learned from them Roger's daily mantra that sets the tone for his day and encourages him to be successful What Roger plans for his own future and what challenges he wants to tackle in the future Which books and magazines Roger find the most useful for helping to understand business and financial planning What advice Roger wants to share with people who are turning 50 and aren't sure how to plan for their future How to become “unstuck” when you aren't sure how to change your current situation or get where you want to go Ways to contact Roger: Podcast: www.rogerwhitney.com/blog YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/retirementanswerman Resources: SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/WhitneyBook SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/Whitney SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/webinar SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/termsbook SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/ebook SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/QLS

Hosted by: Boveda’s Drew Emmer and Scott Swail HeroGrown provides hope and tangible help for millions of veterans and first responders who want to use cannabis to kick addiction to prescription painkillers and other drugs. Army veteran and former law enforcement officer Roger Martin founded HeroGrown (formerly Grow For Vets) on Memorial Day 2014. The nonprofit provides much-needed cannabis-related resources to veterans of the Armed Forces and everyday heroes, like firefighters and police officers. --- Who is Roger Martin and what is HeroGrown? (1:45) Why did Roger Martin, a veteran, turn to cannabis? (2:50) What were Roger’s immediate results after switching from oxycontin to cannabis? (3:53) Drew asks Siri what the humidity is in Henderson, Nevada. (7:18) Why HeroGrown is getting more politically active in 2018. (11:25) What Roger says to people who don’t think cannabis is a valuable alternative for veterans. (16:03) What can cannabis activists do to amplify their voices in their city/state? (20:00) Why “first responders” are also included in the HeroGrown mission. (24:00) How large is the demand for relief via cannabis among veterans? (26:27) Thank veterans for their service. No, REALLY thank them. (29:23) #AskBoveda (Instagram) (36:25) Does Boveda absorb terpenes? No. Boveda absorbs only water vapor. Boveda is 2-way humidity control for cannabis. Boveda acts as a desiccant and humidicant. This means Boveda pulls moisture away from flower as well as adds moisture to flower to maintain an optimal relative humidity level that helps cannabis hold on to its terpenes.

Roger Sippl is the founder and former CEO of Informix Software. Roger began his career in computer science during the early days of the computer age. He was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma during college, Roger explains how this life and death situation changed how he approaches business. After the health scare, Roger switched his major to computer science and found a need for cleaner and more efficient database management software. We discuss what the software business was like in the early days and how it has changed over time. Roger has a lot of experience with running public companies and building companies to sell. He shares what he liked about his time in the software business and why he decided to focus more on investing and business mentoring. Roger also has some useful advice for new entrepreneurs who want to build a lasting company. You will learn about: Roger’s business background. The cancer diagnosis and how it changed his life. Why Roger switched to the software business. His goals for the company in the early days. Why Informix became a public company. What it was like running a public company. Why Roger left Informix. How the software industry has changed over the years. What Roger considers when looking to invest in a company. The common red flags Roger sees when he evaluates a business. Roger’s parting advice for the audience. Takeaways: Today’s biggest takeaway is to be aware that every business has a relevance window. Your company’s value will change with the market. Make sure you are prepared to sell your company when it is the most valuable. Links and Resources Roger Sippl Creative Writing About Roger Sippl Roger Sippl is a Silicon Valley software pioneer, entrepreneur, and innovator. His 30 years of contributions have helped shape the enterprise software technology landscape of today. In 1980 he founded Informix Software, and was CEO for 10 years, taking it public in 1986. Under his leadership, Informix pioneered SQL relational databases, report generators, screen data entry packages, 4GL application development tools, and scalable OLTP database technology. It is now a part of IBM, after peaking at a $4B market cap as a public company. Sippl was also co-founder and Chairman of The Vantive Corporation. Vantive became a leader in CRM, became a public company, peaked at a $1B market cap, and is now a part of PeopleSoft/Oracle. In 1993, he founded and was CEO of Visigenic Software, helping pioneer distributed object computing and the concept of the application server (based on CORBA, prior to the J2EE standard) in enterprises. Visigenic was acquired by Borland, after becoming a public company. After the Visigenic IPO Mr. Sippl earned the “Golden Hat Trick Award” from Cristina Morgan at JP Morgan/Hambrecht and Quist for three Silicon Valley IPOs. In the mid-nineties, Sippl became a founding partner of Sippl Macdonald Ventures. He invested in several successful software companies, including Illustra (acquired by Informix), Broadvision (IPO), SupportSoft (IPO) and Red Pepper (acquired by PeopleSoft). In 2002, Sippl founded Above All Software, a composite application platform that used web services and service-oriented architecture (SOA).

Taking that leap from the corporate world into entrepreneurship can be daunting, which is why it's so encouraging to hear about the hardworking and passionate entrepreneurs who do make it. In this episode, I sit down and chat with marketing strategist, entrepreneur and Youpreneur member Roger Edwards as we talk about his entrepreneurial journey and how he's transitioned from corporate life to a booming consulting business. Roger shares his experiences and talks about how he's had to overcome some hurdles with getting a pretty stuffy industry like finance to embrace technology and marketing online, and how he is continuing to do so today as a consultant. This was a great fireside chat with Roger which I know you will enjoy so grab your notepad, get comfy and tune in! Essential Learning Points From This Episode:Roger talks about how he's managed to develop a profitable personal brand in a field that can be reluctant to embrace new change. What were the first steps Roger took after he stepped out of the corporate world. Roger shares why podcasting is one of his favorite forms of content marketing. What Roger means by having a TV studio in your pocket. What kept Roger going during his podcast before he received work from it. Much, much more! Important Links & Mentions From This Episode: Roger Edwards' Website (http://rogeredwards.co.uk/) Roger Edwards on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Roger_Edwards) Marcus Sheridan's Podcast (https://www.thesaleslion.com/tsl-podcasts/) Mitch Joel's Podcast (http://www.twistimage.com/podcast/) Ryan Hanley (http://www.ryanhanley.com/) Personal Branding Roadmap (http://youpreneur.com/ebook) Sign-up for the FREE Youpreneur Launchpad Training Course (http://chrisducker.com/launchpad) Youpreneur Personal Brand Business Building Community (http://youpreneuracademy.com/) Thank You for Tuning In!There are a lot of podcasts you could be tuning into today, but you chose mine, and I'm grateful for that. If you enjoyed today's show, please share it by using the social media buttons you see at the top and bottom of this page. Also, kindly consider taking the 60-seconds it takes to leave an honest review and rating for the podcast on iTunes (https://www.chrisducker.com/itunes) , they're extremely helpful when it comes to the ranking of the show and you can bet that I read every single one of them personally! Lastly, don’t forget to (https://www.chrisducker.com/itunes) , to get automatic updates every time a new episode goes live!

Roger Love is the most commercially successful vocal coach of all time, both in the speaking and singing fields. His clients have ranged from actors (including Reese Witherspoon and Jeff Bridges) to singers (including Selena Gomez and John Mayer) to public speakers, including the renowned Tony Robbins as well as John Gray, Brendon Burchard, and Suze Orman . He’s also the voice coach of the stars of the TV show Glee. His introductory video shows even more of the stars who he’s helped achieve vocal success. Fortunately for all of us, Roger isn’t only a consultant to the stars. He’s sold over 100 million CDs and has written three top-selling books, which means he’s been able to reach an incredible number of people worldwide. And in this episode, he coaches Optimized Geek listeners on how to develop a powerful, compelling voice. If you want to continue your vocal training, pre-order his newest book Set Your Voice Free, which is coming out on December 27th. Find Out More About Roger Here: Roger LoveRogerLoveVocals on Facebook@RogerLove1 on TwitterRogerLove on Instagram In This Episode: [02:23] - Roger talks about his new book, Set Your Voice Free. In 1999, he had created a previous edition of this book, and he explains how he got started writing and why he’s creating a revised edition. The new book comes out December 27th, and some customized bonuses are available when you preorder through this link. [05:47] - We learn just how important the speaking voice is in social interactions. What Roger does is help people find their authentic voices. He reveals that he only focused on singers for the first 17 years of his career. He eventually realized that there’s no difference between singing and speaking, and began teaching speakers as well. [10:35] - There are five components in voice, regardless of whether you’re singing or speaking: pitch, pace, tone, melody, and volume. Roger talks more about each of these components in some depth and demonstrates several of them. [18:28] - Roger explains how influence is a major goal of communication. [19:20] - Stephan steps in for a moment to translate what Roger has been saying into metaphysical terms. Roger then expands on the concept. They go on to discuss the role of body language and physiology in communication. [23:45] - Roger tells us how to breathe in an effective way. He provides an exercise: open your mouth and take in a very slow (and airy-sounding) breath through your mouth. It makes the back of your throat dry, right? [25:31] - Half of diaphragmatic breathing is simply breathing through your nose instead of your mouth. The other half is not raising your chest and shoulders when you breathe. This is how babies breathe, Roger explains. [30:29] - Roger points out that we live in a mirror culture, and gives an example. This attempt to connect through imitation or mirroring is why we don’t use diaphragmatic breathing as adults despite doing it as babies. [31:05] - Stephan asks a detailed question about singing between the chest voice and the head voice. Roger talks about the fact that there are actually three voices: the chest voice, middle voice, and head voice. He goes into some depth about the importance of the middle voice for singers and speakers alike. [35:06] - Roger points out that boys and girls have the same vocal range before puberty. Once they reach puberty and boys’ voices change into men’s voices, the voices of men and women are immediately separate and sound very different. The middle voice allows men and women to have overlapping frequencies, which Roger argues allows the genders to communicate more easily. [39:00] - People try to play all the different characters they must be throughout the day in one voice, Roger tells us. He gives an example and explains the importance of different voices. [41:39] - Many people speak in a monotone. Roger talks about his stair-step method, which involves figuratively walking up and down the steps of pitch. [47:29] - Roger talks about the online offerings he has for people who are interested in learning more. He keeps the price relatively low to avoid letting it be a barrier. He particularly recommends his Perfect Voice program. He generously gives Optimized Geek listeners the free gift of this 3 Best Speaking Tips video. [50:10] - Stage fright is an anticipatory fear, Roger explains. It tends to disappear within the first few seconds of actually speaking on stage. [51:20] - Roger wants to help you develop your voice. In addition to the free video he provided, he suggests pre-ordering his forthcoming book Set Your Voice Free. It comes with a private website that has over 50 audio and video samples and a way of communicating with other people learning the same techniques. For a limited time, if you preorder before December 27th, you’ll also get three free gifts! (Note: you’ll need to use the included link when you preorder the book to be eligible to receive these gifts.) [52:15] - Roger is also offering Optimized Geek listeners a special discount on his Complete Perfect Voice Training System. For $50 off, use the promo code TRAINING (in all caps) when you order the program. [55:23] - Roger is fully booked for the next year and therefore unfortunately isn’t generally available to be hired privately. He now spends most of his time creating content to reach (and help) larger audiences. Get Optimized! 1. Most of us speak in descending scales, with the word right before a comma or period being the lowest. Practice reversing that and speaking in ascending scales instead. 2. Focus on developing a stronger, richer sound if your voice is airy or breathy. Roger explains that airy voices tend to sound inconsequential, weak, or less intelligent. 3. Practice increasing your speaking volume. Use the same abdominal muscles as you do when you’re coughing or laughing to increase the air pressure (and volume). Links and Resources: Roger LoveRogerLoveVocals on Facebook@RogerLove1 on TwitterRogerLove on InstagramWho Is Roger Love?Set Your Voice FreeReese WitherspoonJeff BridgesSelena GomezJohn MayerTony RobbinsJohn GrayBrendon BurchardSuze OrmanDiaphragmatic breathingChest voice, middle voice, and head voiceRoger Love’s 3 BEST Speaking TipsComplete Perfect Voice Training System (promo code TRAINING for a $50 discount!)

Roger Stone is our first repeat guest, as he joins us again after the election to talk about Donald Trump’s new task as the 45th President. Roger gives insight into his conversations between him and Trump, what he thinks about Trump’s picks for his cabinet, and how he thinks Trump will act on issues like foreign policy and immigration. He discusses the role of alternative media in the election, why regular people are responsible for his win, and why Roger thinks Trump will be a popular president. Show Notes Why Roger wasn’t shocked when Trump won What he was doing when the election results came in Why he thinks there is more to be seen about Hillary’s emails What Roger said to Trump the night of the election Why he thinks it is time for new blood in the White House cabinet Why he doesn’t want Romney to be Secretary of State The war in Syria and what Trump’s presidency should do about it How the grassroots is feeling about Trump’s picks for his cabinet What Trump will do about his business interests Why the people who elected Donald Trump are not the white nationalists that people make them out to be Why Roger is not going to be in the cabinet or become a lobbyist About Roger’s new book Who is most responsible for Trump’s success Fun questions, including where to get the best pizza in New York and who is the best dressed person in politics Why Roger thinks Trump will be amazingly popular as president Links 04 Roger Stone – What Donald Trump Learned from Roy Cohn and an Inside Look at a Career in Political Advising The Man Who Killed Kennedy: The Case Against LBJ Connect with Roger Stone: Facebook | Twitter | Website

Welcome once again, to the only retirement focused show that gives you ME - Roger Whitney, the Retirement Answer Man. In this episode I’ve got a ton of great things to share with you - everything from a super announcement about our second annual “Retirement Plan LIVE” event that will be going on, to a quick definition and discussion of capital gains and dividend distributions, Christmas planning and tax savings, a conversation with a great guest, Emily Birkin, and a smart sprint tip that involves time travel. Honest, I wouldn’t make this stuff up. It’s on on this episode so make sure you set aside some time to give it a listen!   Would YOU like to get a free retirement plan done by THE Retirement Answer Man?   One lucky listener will be chosen to participate in the 2nd annual “Retirement Plan LIVE,” a real-life retirement planning session that I record and publicize to help everyone out there who’s looking to plan their retirement know the kinds of things they need to look out for and consider when they’re doing their plan. The only requirements I have is that you’re within 5 to 10 years of retirement, that you don’t have a huge pension (because I’d like to make this a bit more interesting), and that you’re willing to allow me to record our conversations to air for the retirement planning LIVE event. Your name would be kept out of it for the sake of confidentiality and you’d be helping a TON of people with your generosity and daring! If you’d like to be considered as a candidate, got to www.RogerWhitney.com/RPL   A mutual fund mistake I made years ago that I want you to avoid!   When I first started out as a retirement advisor - you know, way back before I was THE retirement answer man - a client I’d just advised to invest in some mutual funds gave me a very frustrated call. Well, he wasn’t just frustrated, he was downright angry? Why? It had to do with the mutual funds he’d just purchased at my suggestion. It seems that I hadn’t checked a very important thing and he was already having to pay taxes on his income through that mutual fund when he hadn’t actually made any gains. Can you guess what my mistake was?  You’re going to hear it in this “true confession” time on this episode.   You can save for Christmas by saving on your taxes. I’m going to show you how!   The holiday season is upon us and it’s only a few days before Christmas shopping starts in earnest. Did you know that there is a way you can get all of your Christmas shopping expenses paid for through wise financial planning? Really, it’s true! The way you handle your tax liabilities before the fiscal year ends could enable you to save enough money on your taxes that your Christmas shopping would be a wash, of sorts. Are you curious? On this episode of The Retirement Answer man I’m going to give you 3 ways that you can do that. Take a listen!   A “S.M.A.R.T. Sprint” for the Thanksgiving season.   I’ve begun sharing what I call “S.M.A.R.T. Sprints with you over the past few episodes. They’re small things you can begin to do that bring about large changes in your life. In today’s smart sprint I’m going to air some dirty laundry by telling you 4 of the worst times in my life that have taught me lessons that I’m thankful for. I’m doing it to give you some examples of how you can turn this season of Thanksgiving into an opportunity to count your blessings for the lessons learned from your own hard times. It’s not easy to go through that stuff - as you’ll see from my examples - but if you’re able to come out on the other side with some experience and wisdom under your belt, you’re going to be way ahead in this game we call “life.” Hear it all on this episode.   OK, so what’s with the “time traveling” reference?   No, I haven’t gone out and bought the “Back To The Future” Delorean. I’ve learned to think about a very common practice that we all do, in a very different way. It has to do with regrets, hurts, offenses, bitterness, worry, and all the other things that get into our heads and cause us to live anywhere but in the present. When we do that we actually make ourselves unhappy - because we’re focusing on things that we can’t do anything about. What I’m learning is that I can keep myself in the present moment, focusing on the things in my life that are going well, and keep myself from “time traveling” to those places that do nothing but bring harm to my life. Want to know more? You can, by listening to this episode. OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE OF THE RETIREMENT ANSWER MAN   [0:29] Welcome - and Happy Thanksgiving! [0:39] A HUGE announcement - the 2nd edition of “Retirement Plan LIVE” [3:10] How you can connect with Roger to be considered as a candidate for the RPL. JARGON TALK SEGMENT   [4:32] DEFINITION: Capital gains and dividend distributions. [6:47] Why you need to understand what these terms mean!   HOT TOPIC SEGMENT   [8:03] Christmas is right around the corner! [8:15] How would you like to have a free Christmas? It only takes some wise tax planning in many cases. [9:10] Review how you could offset your realized capital gains. [11:58] Contribute to a charity or make gifts to family to offset taxes. [12:41] Maximize your IRA contribution.   PRACTICAL PLANNING SEGMENT   [13:06] Introduction of today’s guest: Emily Guy Birkin [13:25] What can people learn about retirement from Emily’s book? [14:42] Coming to terms with where you’re at in your retirement goals. [16:42] How does “dreaming big” figure into the retirement picture? [18:44] Learning how you are wired when it comes to money. [20:47] How your wiring can impact your close relationships. [23:58] The biggest retirement myths that impact how you plan for retirement. [25:47] The many aspects of retirement beyond saving and investing. [27:49] The reason great balance is needed in retirement planning. [28:49]   TODAY’S SMART SPRINT SEGMENT   [29:49] What lessons are you thankful for that came from bad things that happened? [30:43] The lesson Roger learned when his mother died young. [31:22] What Roger’s marriage problems taught him. [32:22] How almost bankrupting his family taught Roger good things. [33:21] Losing big clients taught Roger some great lessons. [34:04] The lesson learned when Roger hurt his back (numerous times). THE “BE HAPPY” SEGMENT   [35:06] A concept Roger just “got” that is helping him become more happy. [35:38] “Stop Time Traveling?” What’s that all about? RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE   www.RogerWhitney.com/RPL - sign up to be considered for Retirement Plan LIVE   Contact Roger: http://www.rogerwhitney.com/retirementanswers/   Roger’s retirement learning center: www.RogerWhitney.com/learn   The Retirement Answer Man Facebook page: www.Facebook.com/RetirementAnswerMan Emily’s book: Choose Your Retirement

Our resident retirement expert Roger Whitney from The Retirement Answer Man will tell you the exact dollar figure that you will need to retire!  Just kidding… What Roger will do – with a little help from the rest of our panel – is outline a few different ways you should be looking at the concept of retirement savings no matter what your age or background.  We offer some unique personal insights that will help you in your quest to enjoy life well after your peak earning years – without compromising everything you enjoy today! https://moneymastermindshow.com/episode11-how-much-do-you-need-to-retire/ Some important questions discussed in this episode: Is the concept of retirement the same today as it was 30 years ago?  What will it look like in 2044? Is your cash flow management that different from a company’s? What role does a good financial adviser play in helping me save for retirement? Should I depend on the government to help me in my retirement? Why should I make sure, “I never have any BIG conversations with my wife” – or net worth statement? Panelists In This Episode: Special Guest: Roger Whitney | RogerWhitney.com Glen Craig | Free From Broke Kyle Prevost | Young and Thrifty Miranda Marquit | Planting Money Seeds Peter Anderson | Bible Money Matters Tom Drake | MapleMoney

Glenn flew, how was his TSA experience? ... What Roger thinks guests want in technology and his thoughts on other critical lodging industry issues ... Shane O'Flaherty, President and CEO of Forbes Travel Guide on how you can get improve your hotel’s rating ... And much more...