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3 Books is a completely insane and totally epic 15-year-long quest to uncover the 1000 most formative books in the world. Each chapter is hosted live and in-person at the guest's preferred location by Neil Pasricha, New York Times bestselling author of The Book of Awesome, The Happiness Equation, Two-Minute Mornings, etc. Each chapter of 3 Books uncovers and discusses the three most formative books from one of the world's most inspiring people. Sample guests include: Judy Blume, David Sedaris, Chris Anderson of TED, the founder of the world's largest feminist magazine, the world's greatest Uber driver, Pete Holmes, Angie Thomas, and Malcolm Gladwell. Each of the 333 chapters is dropped on the exact minute of every single new moon and full moon until September 1, 2031. 3 Books is an Apple "Best Of" award-winning show and 100% ad-free, commercial-free, sponsor-free, and interruption-free. For more info check out: https://www.3books.co/ Chapter Description: I miss walking into stores. I miss walking into stores the way stores were stores before the pandemic. I miss the act of mindlessly browsing. I miss getting to know a shopkeeper. I miss idly chatting with strangers. I admit it! I miss the way it used to be. A couple of years ago, as I was walking around Toronto, a store caught my eye. There was a big sign outside that read Hard Feelings, and in the window there were a number of books I liked—books by Brené Brown, Susan Cain, Allie Brosch, etc — and several I knew nothing about. I noticed all the books were on the topic of mental health. I walked inside and met up with a woman named Kate Scowen. Kate is from Montreal, and she spent her formative years reading books that explored all kinds of feelings. She ended up getting three (!) degrees in Social Policy and Planning, Social Work, and English, but she always wanted to do more! Why? Because she wanted to create one of the first stores targeted specifically around mental health. Yes, a store targeted to mental health. Curated books, candles, eye masks, wheels of emotion. And with accessible, incredible low cost therapy in the back! Over the next few years I developed a great relationship with Kate. I believe her idea is revolutionary and indeed it is being used as a prototype around the world already. Today we sit at the back of the shop and discuss topics like: What is therapy? How do you find a therapist? How do we navigate the system? What are ‘hard feelings’? How do we be more honest with our children? How do we create a chosen family? What are the core six emotions? And, of course, what are Kate Scowen’s three most formative books? Listen in to this episode of 3 Books to hear from the incredible Kate Scowen. Let’s go! What You'll Learn: What is therapy? How do you find a therapist? How do we navigate the system? What are ‘hard feelings’? How do we be honest with our children? How do we create our chosen family? What are the core six emotions? How do we practice self-care? And much, much more… You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://www.3books.co/chapters/56  Leave us a voicemail. Your message may be included in a future episode: 1-833-READ-A-LOT. Sign up to receive podcast updates here: https://www.3books.co/email-list 

Have you ever heard of furniture flipping? My guest today Whitney Hansen, host of the Money Nerds podcast, is the Queen of Side Hustling. She recently started furniture flipping - finding a low-cost piece of furniture online and then selling it for a higher price - and is earning over $500 extra each month. Side hustles are one of the best ways to better your bank account. Whitney shares the how-to's behind furniture flipping in this episode as well as her love for personal finance and why she thinks your relationship to money matters more than you might think.What You'll LearnWhat is furniture flippingHow furniture flipping can help you achieve your money goalsSide hustle tips from WhitneyHow Whitney has transformed her life with side hustlesWhy your relationship with money mattersThe best places to put extra cash from side hustlesLinksMoney Nerds podcastWhitney Hansen's websiteWhitney Hansen on FacebookFacebook MarketplaceHibidPodcast SponsorGet unlimited access to EVERY MasterClass, and as a Millennial Money listener, you get 15% off the Annual All-Access Pass! Go to MASTER CLASS.com/MYMONEY for 15% off MasterClass.SUBSCRIBE & SHAREWant to be the first to know when new episodes are released? Click here to subscribe in iTunes! IT’S FREE!Go behind the scenes of the podcast and sign up for our free monthly emails.Ask ShannahHave an Ask Shannah question, submit it hereGet SocialShannah on TwitterShannah on Instagram

How do you transform your life? I say this about a lot of podcast episodes, but this is an all-time favorite.Dr. John Soforic teaches us in his new book, The Wealthy Gardener, timeless money success principles, and the lessons you need to know to plant money seeds and change your life. As John says, “we reap what we sow” so we must have consistent intentionality and make good choices with the money we have.What You'll LearnWhat is important about talking about prosperityJohn talks about the power of setting impossible goalsJohn's journey to becoming financially free after being in over $200K in debtStrategies to build passive incomeHow to think about wealth from a larger perspectiveTimeless money lessons you can use every dayLinksThe Wealthy Gardener bookJohn's websiteEpisode SponsorBig thanks to MasterClass for sponsoring this episode. Get unlimited access to EVERY MasterClass, and as a Millennial Money listener, you get 15% off the Annual All-Access Pass! Go to MASTER CLASS.com/MYMONEY for 15% off MasterClass.SUBSCRIBE & SHAREWant to be the first to know when new episodes are released? Click here to subscribe in iTunes! IT’S FREE!Go behind the scenes of the podcast and sign up for our free monthly emails.Ask ShannahHave an Ask Shannah question, submit it hereGet SocialShannah on TwitterShannah on Instagram

Let's talk about credit cards. It's easy to get a credit card, but wow, they sure can cause a lot of emotional stress and a monkey wrench in your money plan. This pandemic has shown that it’s both good to have credit cards because who saw this thing coming, but also that you need a strategy to win at the credit card game.Beverly Harzog, the Credit Card Expert for U.S. News & World Report, is here to pull back the curtain and share the credit card secrets you need to know.What You'll LearnWhat can you do if you are having trouble paying your credit card minimum paymentSteps to take to pay down credit card debtHow to think about credit cards (should you love them or hate them)How do credit cards play into your overall credit scoreHow to figure out what credit cards are best for youWays to avoid paying late fees and annual feesCan you use your credit card and avoid paying for car rental insuranceLinksBeverly Harzog on U.S. News & World ReportBeverly's booksPodcast SponsorsThanks to Policygenius for sponsoring this episode. In just a few minutes you can find your best price for life insurance online and apply at Policygenius dot com.Thanks to the Money Mindset Journal for sponsoring this episode. To buy the journal on Kickstarter head to bit.ly/mmjkickstarter.SUBSCRIBE & SHAREWant to be the first to know when new episodes are released? Click here to subscribe in iTunes! IT’S FREE!Go behind the scenes of the podcast and sign up for our free monthly emails.Ask ShannahHave an Ask Shannah question, submit it hereGet SocialShannah on TwitterShannah on Instagram

It’s easy to chase someone else’s version of life when you don’t know what you want yourself. I’ve been guilty of this myself, what about you? What would it feel like to have your money come alongside the vision you have for your life in a really powerful way?I’m so excited to have my friend and fellow CFP, Roger Ma, on this episode to talk about his new book, Work Your Money, Not Your Life and help you find the path to create a vision for your life and figure out the steps you need to take to make that happen.What You'll LearnWhat is the idea behind working your money and not your lifeWhy Roger says everyone should have a side hustle (or two)How to think about investing during a global pandemicWhy achieving goals is about what you spend and not always what you makeAction steps to take today to work your money, not your lifeLinksWork Your Money, Not Your Life BookRoger Ma, CFPPodcast SponsorsThanks to Policygenius for sponsoring this episode. In just a few minutes you can find your best price for life insurance online and apply at Policygenius dot com.Thanks to the Money Mindset Journal for sponsoring this episode. To learn more head to helloitsmeco.co/launch.SUBSCRIBE & SHAREWant to be the first to know when new episodes are released? Click here to subscribe in iTunes! IT’S FREE!Go behind the scenes of the podcast and sign up for our free monthly emails.Ask ShannahHave an Ask Shannah question, submit it hereGet SocialShannah on TwitterShannah on Instagram

Alright, ladies, I'm talking to you right now. There are a lot of complications we all face with our money, we live longer, we start and stop working, we earn less, and right now, more women are seeing the financial impacts of losing their jobs or watching their small business struggle. This episode is all about empowerment. Ernie Johannson, Group Head, North American Personal & Business Banking, BMO Financial Group, joins us to about women and the financial confidence gap and powerful strategies to overcome this gap.What You'll LearnWhat is the financial confidence gapThe 4 t's that women do well that can help overcome this gapHow can women come out of this time in history and thrive financiallyWhat you should do right now if you have insecure incomeHow to think about money in the current environmentLinksBMO on TwitterBMO on FacebookErnie on LinkedInForbes: 12 Women Changing the Money Industry Emily's face masks on EtsyPodcast SponsorsThanks to Policygenius for sponsoring this episode. In just a few minutes you can find your best price for life insurance online and apply at Policygenius dot com.SUBSCRIBE & SHAREWant to be the first to know when new episodes are released? Click here to subscribe in iTunes! IT’S FREE!Go behind the scenes of the podcast and sign up for our free monthly emails.Ask ShannahHave an Ask Shannah question, submit it hereGet SocialShannah on TwitterShannah on Instagram

What will our economy look like after the coronavirus quarantine has left us? Will we bounce back to how we were before, economy booming, most of us fully employed, taking trips and spending money, or will our economy be forever changed?These are questions that I keep thinking about over and over and don't have the answers for yet. However, our guest in this episode, Kari an economist and the voice behind the Money in Your Tea blog, will get to the bottom of these burning questions.What You'll LearnWhat is the economic impact of the CoronavirusWhat economic factors do you need to pay attention toHow the economy directly impacts your bank accountHow this time in history compares with other recessionsWhat does it mean to be in a recession (and are we in one)The global economic impact (and why you should care)LinksMoney In Your Tea blogWhat Everyone Should Know About EconomicsWill COVID-19 Cause a Global RecessionSUBSCRIBE & SHAREWant to be the first to know when new episodes are released? Click here to subscribe in iTunes! IT’S FREE!Go behind the scenes of the podcast and sign up for our free monthly emails.Ask ShannahHave an Ask Shannah question, submit it hereGet SocialShannah on TwitterShannah on Instagram

Join Nicole and Emily from A Greener World as they talk about resources for farmers and consumers during the Covid-19 pandemic, the truth behind food labels and Animal Welfare Approved certifications from A Greener World. WHAT YOU'LL LEARNWhat is A Greener World?How A Greener World is helping farmers and consumers during the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemicCommon misconceptions behind food labelsAnimal Welfare Approved certifications and why they matterBenefits and marketing services for producers that join A Greener WorldOur GuestEmily is the Director of Communication and Outreach for A Greener World. A Greener World (AGW) is an independent, non-profit farm certifier that works to support farmers and ranchers by helping their high-welfare and sustainable products stand out in a crowded marketplace through trusted and meaningful farm certifications. Certifications by AGW guarantee that animals are raised outdoors on pasture or range for their entire lives on an independent farm using truly sustainable, high-welfare farming practices. It is the only label in the U.S. to require audited, high-welfare production, transport and slaughter practices, and has the highest impact on consumer purchasing of any food label, according to a nationally representative survey conducted by The Hartman Group.Resources & Links MentionedCOVID-19 Resources for Farmers & ConsumersFood Labels ExposedDirectoryOnline Shopping OptionsFarm Health OnlineGrassfed & Non-GMO Comparison Charts (not discussed but super helpful)A Greener World on InstagramA Greener World on FacebookA Greener World on TwitterA Greener World WebsiteEmail us! Ask@HeritageAcresMarket.com*Denotes affiliate linksSupport the showYour support helps us continue to provide the best possible episodes!View Our Favorites on Amazon*Shop HeritageAcresMarket.comFollow us on Facebook and InstagramJoin our Hens & Hives Facebook GroupJoin our VIP Text ClubCall our podcast message line and leave a question or comment! 719-647-7754Sign up and be the first to know about future episodes and updates!- http://bit.ly/2CMza8m#backyardbountypodcast #heritageacresmarketSupport the show (http://paypal.me/heritageacresmarket)

It's true; passive income is the name of the game. At only 27 years old, former financial advisor Rachel Richards has made a name for herself in the personal finance realm. In 2019, Rachel quit her job and retired, with over $10,000 per month in passive income! She is the bestselling author of “Money Honey” and “Passive Income, Aggressive Retirement” and shares what you need to know to start building passive income right now – yes, even in self-quarantine. Use this time to get new skills and start building some passive income.What You'll LearnWhat is passive income and how can you get someHow Rachel became a real estate investor with 35 units by 27Rachel's #1 secret to publishing your own bookWhy passive income isn't always so passiveWhy you need passive income now more than everLinksRachel's websiteRachel on InstagramMoney Honey bookPassive Income, Aggressive Retirement bookSUBSCRIBE & SHAREWant to be the first to know when new episodes are released? Click here to subscribe in iTunes! IT’S FREE!Go behind the scenes of the podcast and sign up for our free monthly emails.Ask ShannahHave an Ask Shannah question, submit it hereGet SocialShannah on TwitterShannah on Instagram

Alright, let’s get real here. Are you making six figures but still using your parents' Netflix Login? Are you spending more money at Starbucks than you’re saving into your 401(k)? If you answered yes, you might be what’s called a HENRY- that is a high earner, that is not yet rich.In today’s episode, Gideon Drucker, a millennial and is a third-generation advisor at his family’s wealth management firm, Drucker Wealth in NYC, is dropping some serious knowledge about what being a HENRY might mean for your future and what can you do now to own your future.What You'll LearnWhat is a HENRY and how to avoid being oneHow do you begin to make money shifts if you are a HENRYWhat are we getting wrong with our thinking about financesGideon's three-bucket money approach that will change your lifeThe only number that Gideon says matters in terms of your financial futureHow Gideon went from a paratrooper to a CFPLinksDrucker WealthContact GideonHow to Avoid HENRY Syndrome: Financial Strategies to Own Your FutureSUBSCRIBE & SHAREWant to be the first to know when new episodes are released? Click here to subscribe in iTunes! IT’S FREE!Go behind the scenes of the podcast and sign up for our free monthly emails.Ask ShannahHave an Ask Shannah question, submit it hereGet SocialShannah on TwitterShannah on Instagram

3 Books is a completely insane and totally epic 15-year-long quest to uncover the 1000 most formative books in the world. Each chapter is hosted live and in-person at the guest's preferred location by Neil Pasricha, New York Times bestselling author of The Book of Awesome and The Happiness Equation. Each chapter of 3 Books uncovers and discusses the three most formative books from one of the world's most inspiring people. Sample guests include: Judy Blume, David Sedaris, Chris Anderson of TED, and the world's greatest Uber driver. Each of the 333 chapters is dropped on the exact minute of every new moon and full moon until September 1, 2031. 3 Books is an Apple "Best Of" award-winning show as well as the world's only podcast by and for book lovers, writers, makers, sellers... and librarians. For more info check out: www.3books.co Michael Bungay Stanier is a Rhodes Scholar and author of The Coaching Habit, which is the #1 selling coaching book with over 700,000 copies sold over 2,000 Amazon reviews. In 2019, he was named the #1 thought leader in coaching, and was shortlisted for the coaching prize by Thinkers50, the “Oscars of management.” His work has been featured in HBR, Fast Company, and Forbes, and his company, Box of Crayons, has helped trained over 100,000 people in becoming more coach-like. His new book The Advice Trap comes out February, 2020. He lives with his wife in Toronto, Canada. Chapter Description: I am so excited to sit down with the one and only Michael Bungay Stanier on a pair of folding lawn chairs on his front porch in the Roncesvalles neighborhood of Toronto. Michael’s mind is like a box that you open and a whole bunch of springs suddenly fly out in all directions. Here’s his Amazon biography to give you a taste of this guy: “Michael was banned from his high school graduation for the ‘balloon incident’, he was sued by one of his law school lecturers for defamation, he gave himself a concussion digging a hole one day as a laborer, he was fired on his first shift as a garage attendant and he’s held a number of jobs where he had little to no impact.” Should we stop there? No, I’ll keep going. Michael is an Australian who goes to Oxford as a Rhodes Scholar. He meets a beautiful Canadian woman who he falls in love with and follows back to Canada. He founds company called Box of Crayons which teaches 10-minute coaching strategies so busy managers can build stronger teams. He wins numerous awards for Coach of the Year and writes a book called The Coaching Habit which turns into a huge phenomenon with (in only 3+ years) sold over 700,000 copies and scored over 2000 Amazon reviews. (Sidenote: The book was published by Jesse Finklestein of Page Two Publishing, our guest in Chapter 23) Never one to rest on his laurels, as this chapter drops Michael is just about to release the follow up to The Coaching Habit which is called The Advice Trap: Be Humble, Stay Curious & Change the Way You Lead Forever. I love Michael Bungay Stanier. He’s one of the most fascinating minds in my life, and I feel so grateful and honored to call him a friend. I hope you fall in love with him too. In this chapter, we talk about making complex things simple, finding And of course, his three most formative books. Let's go! WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: What surprising thing actually gave us civilisation on the planet?   In a world of endless everything, how do we develop the critical skills to be filterers and translators? From that, how do we go about making complex things simple? (Michael is a virtuoso at this.) How do we actually think about maximizing our tiny, short lives? When should you zig when others zag? When should you think about provoking curiosity rather than create certainty? And, of course, what are the incredible Michael Bungay Stanier’s 3 most formative books? Leave us a voicemail. Your message may be included in a future episode: 1-833-READ-A-LOT. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://www.3books.co/chapters/48   Sign up to receive podcast updates here: https://www.3books.co/email-list  

Joe Anderson of Metaphor Creations is back for part 2 in our discussion about website speed and optimization.  We'll go over page caching for your website, to understand how a cache works, and how using a page cache plugin can speed up your website.  We'll also dig into plugins, for what makes them great and what makes them dangerous!  Keep your site running smoothly by following these best practices and helpful tips. What You'll Learn What caching is and how to use caching on your website Use page caching to make future visits to your web page very fast for users Use WordPress plugins to minimize your script and make your site load faster Using minimizing plugins can help but you must be careful and test your site afterwards When choosing plugins for WordPress make sure you choose quality plugins from known developers If plugins are making your website slow, you can disable plugins to determine the culprit Keeping your plugins updated will ensure your site is free of errors eliminates security holes Visit the show page for all links and for more information; https://www.localseotactics.com/https-www-localseotactics-com-improving-website-speed-for-wordpress-part-2-interview-with-joe-anderson/

SUMMARY: In this episode of the DYB Podcast called "How to Grow an All-Star Team with the 5 Languages of Appreciation," Steve and April Burnett define the 5 languages, how to recognize each one, and share how to communicate between them so every person on your team feels appreciated. Why? Because "70% of employees say they receive little or no appreciation at work" according to Gary Chapman and Paul White in their book entitled The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace: Empowering Organizations by Encouraging People. They share examples of how to know your own language of appreciation, how to know one another's language of appreciation, and tie it back to the workplace to strengthen your relationships to grow a strong team as well as utilizing this information to close more sales. Steve and April also touch on how the 5 languages of appreciation can be applied to other relationships, such as family and friends, as well. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: -What are the 5 Languages of Appreciation -How to Know Your Own Language of Appreciation -How to Find One Another's Language of Appreciation -How the Language of Appreciation Helps to Build Strong Teams -How to Close Sales Using the Language of Appreciation QUOTES: 03:36 "One: Words of Affirmation. 'You did a great job!' is an example of Words of Affirmation.  05:57 "Two. Quality Time. Take your team out to lunch. Connect with them. Maybe grab a tool and work with them for a little bit. Maybe ask them to ride along with you on a sales call. (That's) Quality Time." 15:37 "Three. Acts of Service. Providing assistance, ask, "What can I do to help?" Make sure that they win by setting them up to succeed. So ask (your team), how can you serve them? How can you help them?" 18:43 "Four. Gifts. Tangible gifts. I believe this is Ron's. Ron Ramsden. He is awesome. So we have that retreat a couple of years ago. He bought all the coaches a branded DYB hat. He is so thoughtful like that." 26:56 "Five. So here's the last one and it's kind of interesting. Physical Touch. Okay, so this one, we have to have a huge caveat here because there's appropriate workplace touch and there's inappropriate and you do not want to cross the boundaries here. Handshakes, fist-bumps, and high fives are all great and appropriate forms of Physical Touch." HIGHLIGHTS: 01:49 Lack of appreciation in the workplace 03:37 Language of appreciation 1: Words of affirmation 05:57 Language of appreciation 2: Quality time 10:24 Quality time in the workplace 15:32 Language of appreciation 3: Acts of service 18:43 Language of appreciation 4: Gifts 21:23 Gifts in the workplace and marriage 26:56 Language of appreciation 5: Physical touch LINKS & RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace: Empowering Organizations by Encouraging People by Gary Chapman and Paul White   ADDITIONAL FREE RESOURCES: DYB System PDF Download Video Testimonial Checklist Schedule Your Free Strategy Call With Steve Burnett   (Press and hold to visit the page) Show Page Notes

I discovered a secret a long time ago that I want to let you in on. The power of therapy – not only for things like relationships, or anxiety, or depression but also for things like money.Therapy is a great tool to help you figure out why you do or do not make certain money decisions. So in this episode, I head straight to the therapy couch with Terry Ladow to find out how you can heal your habits, your heart, and your mind and spur on some money mental fitness.What You'll LearnWhat is therapyWhy I'm so passionate about therapyWhat can you expect to do in a therapy sessionWhy would you choose to go to therapy or see a counselorWhat are some of the benefits you can expect from therapyHow therapy can help your money mindsetAlternate forms of therapy if you can't afford traditional therapyHow to find a good therapistWhy we all need to communicate more and how you can incorporate that in your daily lifeLinksTalkspace online therapyTerry Ladow's email - teach2think@gmail.comCalm meditation appGet Rid of Debt (with Michael Bovee)SUBSCRIBE & SHAREWant to be the first to know when new episodes are released? Click here to subscribe in iTunes! IT’S FREE! Share this episode with someone that you think needs to hear this message.Go behind the scenes of the podcast and sign up for our free monthly emails.Ask ShannahHave an Ask Shannah question, submit it hereGet SocialShannah on TwitterShannah on Instagram

I want you to imagine a life where you are financially savvy and independent, living with purpose and generosity while inspiring others. Keisha Blair, the author of the book Holistic Wealth, is our guest on this episode and she’s dishing life lessons to help you find purpose, prosperity, and happiness in your life right now.What You'll LearnWhat is holistic wealthThe 6 laws that govern holistic wealthKiesha's story of finding holistic wealth after the tragic death of her husbandActionable steps to bring holistic wealth in your lifeHow to live an abundant life with purposeEpisode SponsorThanks to our episode sponsor You Need a Budget. You Need A Budget is an award-winning software and a proven budgeting method—that works. Gain total control of your money. Stop living paycheck-to-paycheck, get out of debt and save more with YNAB. Stop stressing about money and start your FREE 34-Day trial of YNAB today by going to ynab.com/millenial.Book Club of the MonthFor January, we’re reading Keisha Blair’s book Holistic Wealth 32 life lessons to help you find purpose, prosperity, and happiness. Head to the show notes for a link to purchase your copy on Amazon and start your journey to cultivating a holistic wealth mindset.SUBSCRIBE & SHAREWant to be the first to know when new episodes are released? Click here to subscribe in iTunes! IT’S FREE!Go behind the scenes of the podcast and sign up for our free monthly emails.Ask ShannahHave an Ask Shannah question, submit it hereGet SocialShannah on TwitterShannah on Instagram

3 Books is a completely insane and totally epic 15-year-long quest to uncover the 1000 most formative books in the world. Each chapter is hosted live and in-person at the guest's preferred location by Neil Pasricha, New York Times bestselling author of The Book of Awesome and The Happiness Equation. Each chapter of 3 Books uncovers and discusses the three most formative books from one of the world's most inspiring people. Sample guests include: Judy Blume, David Sedaris, Chris Anderson of TED, and the world's greatest Uber driver. Each of the 333 chapters is dropped on the exact minute of every new moon and full moon until September 1, 2031. 3 Books is an Apple "Best Of" award-winning show as well as the world's only podcast by and for book lovers, writers, makers, sellers... and librarians. For more info check out: www.3books.co In this chapter, I walk into a full-blown Indigo bookstore, inside of a hospital and run into my old friend Kevin, who has been working there for 11 years. As we begin talking about his three most formative books, I decide to bring out my iPhone and record the conversation. Chapter Description: I love Kevin Marusic.  He’s a book nerd and bookseller and bookstore manager (and moustache aficionado) who runs the Indigo bookstore in the Mount Sinai hospital in downtown Toronto.  Whenever I talk to Kevin our conversation rolls like a river so this time (this time!) I pulled out my cell phone after I walked in and recorded the very first guerrilla style chapter of 3 Books!  No prep, no research, no notes, no books read in advance. In Chapter 44 of 3 Books, join me inside the Indigo Books in Mount Sinai hospital as we discuss how to learn to look at worlds beyond our own, what order you should watch the Star Wars movies in and why, what the dangers are of the ‘pants computer’, why you should separate your phone into tool and toy, why books are magic (new 3 Books value!), and, of course, the incredible Kevin Marusic’s three most formative books.  There are so many nerdy tic-tacs buried in this chat that I am not coming anywhere close to doing Kevin justice. Trust me. He is a gem! He is a lover. He has a wonderful heart. And I am so delighted to share his incredible wisdom with all of you. The world will be a better place if we can all be a bit more like Kevin.  Let’s go! What You'll Learn: What is the other definition of USSR? Why is it important to lose yourself in art or in stories? Why should a conversation flow like a river? Who did JRR Tolkien go to school with to help inspire Lord of the Rings? Why are booksellers and librarians ‘doctors of the mind’? How can living with less give us more? What are the dangers of the ‘pants computer’? You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://www.3books.co/chapters/44    

If you've never taken a look at a credit union, now is the time. Credit unions are a cooperative banking system meaning they exist literally to give back to their members. Get this, there are over 9,000 credit unions in the U.S. One of the things that makes me so excited is that credit unions are non-profits. They pass profits back to members in terms of lower fees and better rates. You may remember Tamar Atamian, VP of Marketing and Advertising from Wescom Credit Union, from an episode in October, and we are back for part 2 to help you fall in love with credit unions and uncover why credit unions might just be better than banks.What You'll LearnWhat is a credit unionWhat makes credit unions different from traditional banksHow credit unions pass profits back to membersHow you can join Wescom credit unionWhy credit unions like Wescom give back to the communityHow to find and join a credit unionLinksWescom Credit UnionTamar Atamian on LinkedInWhat Would You Give Up to Get Rid of Debt podcast episodeEpisode TranscriptSUBSCRIBE & SHAREWant to be the first to know when new episodes are released? Click here to subscribe in iTunes! IT’S FREE!Go behind the scenes of the podcast and sign up for our free monthly emails.Ask ShannahHave an Ask Shannah question, submit it hereGet SocialShannah on TwitterShannah on Instagram

I've got a question for you. What would it feel like to be debt-free, to start over from a blank page, to not have that stress and worry hanging over you? I would imagine pretty good – but becoming debt-free takes time, some tips and tricks and as Michael Bovee says, it’s all about getting to know ourselves.Michael is a debt expert and co-founder of Resolve a company that helps people in financial distress navigate their way to financial health. In this chat, Michael shares ways to pay down debt, the nitty-gritty about debt settlement and the ins and outs of filing for bankruptcy. My rule is there is no room for judgment when it comes to debt – life happens, things happen, let this episode be a tool you can use if you or anyone you know find themselves making debt payoff a top resolution for 2020. What You'll LearnWhat do consumer debt levels continue to riseIs all debt bad debt?Some practical ways to get out debt beyond the snowball and avalanche methodsWhat you need to know about debt settlementWhat you need to know about bankruptcyHow student loans are treated in bankruptcyWhat to do with medical debtLinksResolveMichael's bioSUBSCRIBE & SHAREWant to be the first to know when new episodes are released? Click here to subscribe in iTunes! IT’S FREE!Go behind the scenes of the podcast and sign up for our free monthly emails.Ask ShannahHave an Ask Shannah question, submit it hereGet SocialShannah on TwitterShannah on Instagram

3 Books is a completely insane and totally epic 15-year-long quest to uncover the 1000 most formative books in the world. Each chapter is hosted live and in-person at the guest's preferred location by Neil Pasricha, New York Times bestselling author of The Book of Awesome and The Happiness Equation. Each chapter of 3 Books uncovers and discusses the three most formative books from one of the world's most inspiring people. Sample guests include: Judy Blume, David Sedaris, Chris Anderson of TED, and the world's greatest Uber driver. Each of the 333 chapters is dropped on the exact minute of every new moon and full moon until September 1, 2031. 3 Books is an Apple "Best Of" award-winning show as well as the world's only podcast by and for book lovers, writers, makers, sellers... and librarians. For more info check out: www.3books.co  Molly Bloom formerly ran one of the most exclusive, high-stakes underground poker games in the world, raking in millions annually and featuring players like Alex Rodriguez, Tobey Maguire, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Ben Affleck. After the dramatic takedown, she wrote the New York Times bestselling book Molly's Game detailing her life's story, which turned into a $59 million Oscar-nominated film starring Jessica Chastain and directed by Aaron Sorkin. Molly had previously trained as an Olympic skier and reached #3 in North America, despite having been told she could never ski again after having surgery for her scoliosis. Chapter Description: In Chapter 42 of 3 Books, I sit down with Molly Bloom at the Four Seasons after she had just spoken to 10,000 (no big deal — 10,000 people!) with other big stars like Tony Robbins and Rachel Hollis. Who’s Molly Bloom? Molly began her career as a world-class skier, but while training as a pre-teen she was diagnosed with severe scoliosis. Her doctor told her she could never ski again, but even as a pre-teen Molly had incredible strength of mind, which you’ll recognize in our podcast, and she ended up back on the slopes only a year after her surgery. By age 21, she was ranked #3 in North America. She then took off to LA and began running one of the most exclusive, high-stakes, underground poker games in the world featuring players like Alex Rodriguez, Tobey Maguire, Leonardo DiCaprio, Ben Affleck, and was raking in millions of dollars per year. So, what happened? The feds went after her! The mafia went after her! And there was a dramatic takedown. While waiting for her sentencing, she ended up writing her life’s story in her memoir Molly’s Game. That book became a bestseller and was turned into a movie written and directed by Aaron Sorkin, writer of The West Wing and The Social Network, starring Jessica Chastain (as Molly), Idris Alba, and Kevin Costner. Molly has been featured on Ellen, NPR, LA Times, VICE, and many more. But what was happening below the surface is a story that, as she says in this chapter, has never been shared before. There was a journey happening inside Molly that forced her to look at the downsides of her ambition and addictive personality. In this conversation we discuss: How do you recover from a life altering public defeat? Why is losing everything so liberating? How exactly do you get Aaron Sorkin to turn your life story into a movie? What is the counterintuitive way to prepare for a huge meeting? How do you find the 'monetizable asset' in your life? And, of course, what are Molly Bloom's three most formative books? Let’s go! WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: What’s one unusual way to get a book deal? How can you train yourself to become calmer prior to meetings and life events? What are the positive and negative effects of having a strong mind? How do you know if you’re pursuing the wrong path? How can you leverage negative qualities to become strengths?  Leave us a voicemail. Your message may be included in a future episode: 1-833-READ-A-LOT. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://www.3books.co/chapters/42  Sign up to receive podcast updates here: https://www.3books.co/email-list 

Spring cleaning is one thing. However, there’s something to be said for cleaning up your finances this fall. Your wallet is going to get a workout in the next few months (hello holidays), so I turned to Rod Griffin from Experian to share with you 5 tips to help you ace your fall financial checkup.What You'll LearnWhat steps should you be taking to clean up your finances this fallHow to give your credit a fall overhaulTips to revisit your spending and cash flowThe best ways to raise your credit scoreOpportunities to bank additional retirement savings this yearLinksExperianExperian BoostSUBSCRIBE & SHAREWant to be the first to know when new episodes are released? Click here to subscribe in iTunes! IT’S FREE!Go behind the scenes of the podcast and sign up for our free monthly emails.Ask ShannahHave an Ask Shannah question, submit it hereGet SocialShannah on TwitterShannah on Instagram

Join Nicole and Ariella from Honey Bee Wild as they talk about natural beekeeping and bee folklore. What You'll LearnWhat is "natural beekeeping" to Ariella?How we can learn from the beesBee folkloreThe legend of Telling Of The BeesWhat is The Path of Pollen?The biggest challenge for women in beekeepingOur GuestAriella is deeply committed to shifting how we perceive nature and our place within it. She honey bees as a bridge between the domestic and the wild. Ariella believes that as we serve them and learn from them, we learn more about our own interconnectedness with nature. She is also very committed to women in beekeeping. Ariella serves as an advocate for more women's voices and feminine approaches to be included on the world stage of beekeeping.Honey Bee Wild is about bridging a deeper connection between people and honey bees in a way that most supports honey bees. Ariella teaches treatment free and natural methods for keeping bees and is interested in how bees can help us reconnect to the natural world.Resources & Links MentionedHoneybee Democracy BookTom Seeley Darwinian BeekeepingNatural Beekeeping TrustBeekeeping in Skirts InstagramBeekeeping in Skirts FacebookHoney Bee Wild WebsiteEmail us! Ask@HeritageAcresMarket.com*Denotes affiliate linksSUPPORT THE SHOWYour support helps us continue to provide the best possible episodes!View Our Favorites on Amazon*Shop HeritageAcresMarket.comFollow us on Facebook and InstagramJoin our Hens & Hives Facebook GroupJoin our VIP Text ClubCall our podcast message line and leave a question or comment! 719-647-7754Sign up and be the first to know about future episodes and updates!- http://bit.ly/2CMza8m#backyardbountypodcast #heritageacresmarketSupport the show (http://paypal.me/heritageacresmarket)

The stats don't like - three out of every four millennials are in debt and the problem isn't getting better. What responsibility do banks have in this mess? Andrew Au, a modern business leader who helps big global brands know how to translate millennial, is offering some good advice in this episode to help you think about where you put your money and how they are helping you meet your money goals.What You'll LearnWhat responsibilities bank have with the increasing millennial debtHow to know if your bank is helping you or hurting your money goalsHow to best use all the money apps and toolsWhat the future is of money management techLinksAndrew Au on LinkedInThanks to Our SponsorBig thanks to our episode sponsor, Bluehost. You can start a blog, a new business, even a podcast all for as low as $3.95 a month with my special Bluehost introductory offer by going to bit.ly/bluehostmoney.SUBSCRIBE & SHAREWant to be the first to know when new episodes are released? Click here to subscribe in iTunes! IT’S FREE!Go behind the scenes of the podcast and sign up for our free monthly emails.Ask ShannahHave an Ask Shannah question, submit it hereGet SocialShannah on TwitterShannah on Instagram

Our guest, Sarajane Case, is an Enneagram expert and host of the Enneagram & Coffee podcast. Sarajane is sharing so much Enneagram wisdom including why you need to think of your enneagram number as your character structure, not your personality type, and how you can use your number to help you with your finances.What You'll LearnWhat the history is of EnneagramWhy Enneagram is having its moment right nowHow can we use our Enneagram number to inform our money choices and behavior around financesA rundown of each of the nine Enneagram numbers and a few traits of each numberSarajane's money story and how she's used her Enneagram number to help her decision makingLinksEnneagram & Coffee podcastEnneagram & Coffee InstagramSUBSCRIBE & SHAREWant to be the first to know when new episodes are released? Click here to subscribe in iTunes! IT’S FREE!Go behind the scenes of the podcast and sign up for our free monthly emails.Ask ShannahHave an Ask Shannah question, submit it hereGet SocialShannah on TwitterShannah on Instagram

I bet you’re tired of hearing about recessions – recession this, recession that, but friends, now is a good time as any to get yourself and your career recession ready. Brandon Renfro, CFP, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Finance and all-around recession expert says the #1 thing to focus on is your career. What You'll LearnWhat is a recession and how does one startHow a recession impacts your money situationHow to prepare yourself for a recessionSteps you should take before a recession hitsHow to get your career recession readyLinksBrandon on LinkedInBrandon on FacebookBrandon's websiteSUBSCRIBE & SHAREWant to be the first to know when new episodes are released? Click here to subscribe in iTunes! IT’S FREE!Go behind the scenes of the podcast and sign up for our free monthly emails.Ask ShannahHave an Ask Shannah question, submit it hereGet SocialShannah on TwitterShannah on Instagram

What would you be willing to give up to get rid of your debt and save more money?In this episode, I sat down with Tamar Atamian, the VP of Marketing at Wescom Credit Union, to have a chat about a recent financial survey of Southern Californian millennials. I learned some eye-opening findings like millennials in Southern California save less than $200 a month. It makes sense, this city is expensive and you have to choose how to best use your cash. Whether you live in a big city like Los Angeles or a small city, you know the struggle of figuring out how to save money, how much to save and then what to do with it.What You'll LearnWhat most millennials would do to get rid of debtHow to balance saving money and achieving big goals like buying a houseWhy Tamar thinks credit unions are an important piece of your financial futureHow financial fears are impacting our financesTips to rev up savings in unlikely placesLinksWescom Credit UnionSUBSCRIBE & SHAREWant to be the first to know when new episodes are released? Click here to subscribe in iTunes! IT’S FREE!Go behind the scenes of the podcast and sign up for our free monthly emails.Ask ShannahHave an Ask Shannah question, submit it hereGet SocialShannah on TwitterShannah on Instagram

One big common misconception is that you have to have a ton of money to start doing cool things with your money, like growing it or giving it a direction, and that simply isn’t true. Some of the best money moves I’ve made is when I didn’t have a lot but I knew I needed to be really intentional and good things happened because I had a plan in place.Our podcast guest, Anna Sergunina is also working to blow up that myth. Anna is a kick-ass Certified Financial Planner and the President & CEO at MainStreet Financial Planning Inc., the nation’s largest fee-only, hourly project-based financial planning business. Even though she became a CFP, she still admits that she made all possible financial mistakes as a young adult. Her career goal is to help you understand that you don't have to be rich to start working on your finances.What You'll LearnWhat are some of the biggest myths that people believe when it comes to money that hold them backWhat is a money roadmap and how do you create oneHow do you achieve a money goal without being richAnna's story to becoming a CFP and what she's passionate about teachingWhy is everyone talking about money datesLinksMainStreet Financial PlanningAnna on InstagramMainStreet on FacebookSUBSCRIBE & SHAREWant to be the first to know when new episodes are released? Click here to subscribe in iTunes! IT’S FREE!Go behind the scenes of the podcast and sign up for our free monthly emails.Ask ShannahHave an Ask Shannah question, submit it hereGet SocialShannah on TwitterShannah on Instagram

Don't leave your loved ones hanging. Countless surveys suggest that life insurance is one of the most misunderstood financial products and one of the most hated. But, life insurance can provide so many great benefits to your loved ones so it needs to be talked about.Faisa Stafford is President and CFO of Life Happens, a national nonprofit dedicated to educating consumers about the importance of life insurance and other related products for sound financial planning, is our guest on this episode. She's dispelling some of the most popular myths and misconceptions about life insurance and proving why it's worth a look if you're young and healthy.This is probably the episode that everyone is a bit reluctant to listen to but should absolutely tune in and share it with everyone they know!What You'll LearnWhat are the biggest myths around life insuranceWho is life insurance for and why would they need itWhen is the best time to think about buying life insuranceThe tools and education Life Happens offers that are free for youWhat two things you absolutely need to know about life insurance and your financial futureLinksLife HappensHaven LifeHow much life insurance do you needSUBSCRIBE & SHAREWant to be the first to know when new episodes are released? Click here to subscribe in iTunes! IT’S FREE!Want to have a cup of coffee this week on us? Leave a review in iTunes and email a copy of your review to info@mmoneypodcast.com.Ask ShannahHave an Ask Shannah question, submit it hereGet SocialShannah on TwitterShannah on Instagram

Dan Conway is just like you and me. He is a married father of three who had what he called a "soul-crushing" corporate job who turned to cryptocurrency as a way out. However, Dan's attraction to crypto wasn’t borne of a get-rich-quick dream, although he certainly wasn’t immune to those. He was a true believer because he was living the problem crypto sought to fix.In Dan's new book, Confessions of a Crypto Millionaire, he chronicles his journey from his corporate job days to cashing in earning fourteen million dollars investing in Ethereum. I can't wait for you to hear Dan's story on this episode! What You'll LearnWhat sparked Dan's interest in cryptocurrencyA short 101 on cryptocurrency and what you need to knowWhy Dan was so intrigued with Ethereum and invested all he had in this currencyThe lessons Dan learned about life and money on his journeyWhat happens after you make millions in investingLinksDan's websiteConfessions of a Crypto Millionaire bookSUBSCRIBE & SHAREWant to be the first to know when new episodes are released? Click here to subscribe in iTunes! IT’S FREE!Want to have a cup of coffee this week on us? Leave a review in iTunes and email a copy of your review to info@mmoneypodcast.com. Ask ShannahHave an Ask Shannah question, submit it hereGet SocialShannah on TwitterShannah on Instagram

We tend to talk about money in a very pragmatic way - do these seven steps, save this much, don't do this, make sure you have a budget, etc. All good tips, but there's something else. For most of us, we know what we should do, but life gets in the way. These blockages can build up over time and stop us from achieving our goals. Reiki is a technique I started using last year to help clear blockages so I could achieve goals. On this episode, we're dishing all you need to know about Reiki with Shannon Marzella, who is an intuitive and Reiki energy healer. What You'll LearnWhat is Reiki and how can it help you with your financesWhat happens to you in a Reiki sessionWhat causes us all to create blockages to achieving goalsA few takeaways from my Reiki session with Shannon Why alternative healing might be the missing piece in your life - and why it is not as scary as it soundsLinksShannon's websiteSUBSCRIBE & SHAREWant to be the first to know when new episodes are released? Click here to subscribe in iTunes! IT’S FREE!Want to have a cup of coffee this week on us? Leave a review in iTunes and email a copy of your review to info@mmoneypodcast.com. Ask ShannahHave an Ask Shannah question, submit it hereGet SocialShannah on TwitterShannah on Instagram

3 Books is a completely insane and totally epic 15-year-long quest to uncover the 1000 most formative books in the world. Each chapter is hosted live and in-person at the guest's preferred location by Neil Pasricha, New York Times bestselling author of The Book of Awesome and The Happiness Equation. Each chapter of 3 Books uncovers and discusses the three most formative books from one of the world's most inspiring people. Sample guests include: Judy Blume, David Sedaris, Chris Anderson of TED, and the world's greatest Uber driver. Each of the 333 chapters is dropped on the exact minute of every new moon and full moon until September 1, 2031. 3 Books is an Apple "Best Of" award-winning show as well as the world's only podcast by and for book lovers, writers, makers, sellers... and librarians. For more info check out: www.3books.co  Elder Cox and Elder Corona are two American teenage missionaries from the the Church of Jesus Christ.  Chapter Description: So one day I’m out taking one of my magical life-changing long walks when suddenly two guys are like “Hi! How are you?!” And I look up kind of stunned because I’m walking around downtown Toronto where no one really pops out of the woodwork to shout a “Hi! How are you?!” at you … What do I see? Two young men smiling back at me. Like, big smiles! Gigantic smiles. Dressed up, too. It takes me a minute to piece it together but turns out they’re Mormon Missionaries living away from home for two years with the sole purpose of teaching people about their church. They asked me what I’d heard about Mormonism and I said, uh, well, they don’t drink much and they have a lot of kids. Oh, and there’s a play called The Book of Mormon! Super ignorant. I got to talking to them and my fascination with these guys deepened. They are teenagers. They go by Elder Cox and Elder Corona. They are living away from home for two years while most of their peers go to college. They get no TV, no music, no books, no booze, no bars, no dating, and no… well, no anything most teenagers would be interested in. Do they have doubts? Do they have fears? What if no one believes in them? How successful are they? How do they even define success? So, on this Super Moon of August 30, 2019, we are sitting down with two teenage Mormon Missionaries to discuss their three most formative books and what it’s like devoting your life to one sole mission, purpose, and faith. I found this conversation enlightening and inspiring on many levels. I hope you do, too. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: What is Mormonism? (And why do they prefer you don’t call it that?) How do we battle constant rejection? What beliefs underpin the idea of knocking on doors to discuss religion? What is the missionary “success rate” or how often (and how) do they convert somebody? How do followers of the church approach topics like homosexuality and feminism?   Leave us a voicemail! Your message may be included in a future episode: 1-833-READ-A-LOT. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://www.3books.co/chapters/36  Sign up to receive podcast updates here: https://www.3books.co/email-list 

Money is still a major taboo subject in a relationship—whether you’re on your first date or have been with your partner for multiple years. Money can be confusing and even, let’s just say, uncomfortable to discuss – wouldn’t it just be better if we all had this chip in us that allowed the other person to inherently know our money story without having to say a word.Nicole Middendorf, a Wealth Advisor and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst with Prosperwell Financial, is here to thankfully help us take a deeper dive into how we navigate love and money. This fall her fifth book “Who Pays? Navigating Love and Money” will hit bookshelves. Nicole’s life goal is to reduce the divorce rate by helping couples – and especially women – feel less intimidated when talking about money. Yes, Please!What You'll LearnWhat makes money so tough for couples to deal withWhat you should and shouldn't share about money in every phase of your relationshipHow to figure out who should pay and whether it mattersHow to deal with money in blended familiesWhy we'd rather get divorced then deal with money in our relationshipsThe #1 subject Nicole says every couple must talk about when it comes to moneyLinksNicole's websiteNicole on FacebookGrab Nicole's Book, Who PaysSUBSCRIBE & SHAREWant to be the first to know when new episodes are released? Click here to subscribe in iTunes! IT’S FREE!Want to have a cup of coffee this week on us? Leave a review in iTunes and email a copy of your review to info@mmoneypodcast.com.Ask ShannahHave an Ask Shannah question, submit it hereGet SocialShannah on TwitterShannah on Instagram

As Dan Weissmann, host of An Arm and a Leg podcast says, "You gotta be ready to do some pretty good adulting to figure out this whole health care thing." Health care is crazy. People are declaring bankruptcy, no one really knows what kind of coverage they have, and the whole process is just plain screwed up. If you've been trying to understand health insurance and frustrated with the system in place, this podcast episode is for you! As Dan says, we may be screwed, but at least we're all screwed together. What You'll LearnWhat do we really need to know about health insurance that the experts aren't telling usWhy you should always negotiate your hospital bill - and how to do itSome of the craziest stories Dan has heard on his podcast, An Arm and a LegHow to figure your way through the cost of health insuranceWhy you need to know what you have before a disaster happensWhy Dan decided to start the podcast and what's up for season 2LinksAn Arm and a LegOpen Enrollment 2020SUBSCRIBE & SHAREWant to be the first to know when new episodes are released? Click here to subscribe in iTunes! IT’S FREE!Want to have a cup of coffee this week on us? Leave a review in iTunes and email a copy of your review to info@mmoneypodcast.com. Ask ShannahHave an Ask Shannah question, submit it hereGet SocialShannah on TwitterShannah on Instagram

Jessi Fearon and her husband tackled two of life’s biggest challenges all at once – managing the cost of raising a family while simultaneously climbing out of over $55 in debt…they didn’t have superpowers or win the lottery, but we’re showing how they did it in this episode (and how you can as well). What You'll LearnWhat does it mean to be debt-freeHow people get trapped in the debt cycle and what steps should you take to break itHow debt impacts your budget when you're also raising a familyHow to overcome roadblocks when you're trying to pay off debtHow soon-to-be parents can prepare their bank accounts for a newbornThe one tip Jessi says you can't live without when you're trying to pay off debtLinksJessi Fearon's websiteJessi on YouTubeSUBSCRIBE & SHAREWant to be the first to know when new episodes are released? Click here to subscribe in iTunes! IT’S FREE!Want to have a cup of coffee this week on us? Leave a review in iTunes and email a copy of your review to info@mmoneypodcast.com. Ask ShannahHave an Ask Shannah question, submit it hereGet SocialShannah on TwitterShannah on Instagram

Join Nicole and Jesse Lerud of Grumpy Platypus Hackle as they discuss what dry fly genetic hackle chickens are and what makes them so unique from other types of chickens!What You'll LearnWhat are dry fly genetic hackle chickens?Why dry fly genetic hackle chickens are so uniqueSelective breeding for feather patternsOur GuestJesse Lerud raises a unique variety of chickens bred specifically for their feather structure which makes them idea for tying dry flies. Producing premium birds on his families Centennial farm, Jesse strives to provide quality capes and saddles at blue collar pricing.Resources & Links MentionedGrumpy Platypus Hackle Facebook PageEmail us! Ask@HeritageAcresMarket.comSUPPORT THE SHOWYour support helps us continue to provide the best possible episodes!View Our Favorites on Amazon*Shop HeritageAcresMarket.comFollow us on Facebook and InstagramJoin our Hens & Hives Facebook GroupJoin our VIP Text ClubCall our podcast message line and leave a question or comment! 719-647-7754Sign up and be the first to know about future episodes and updates!- http://bit.ly/2CMza8m#backyardbountypodcast #heritageacresmarketSupport the show (http://paypal.me/heritageacresmarket)

While you are busy Googling best ways to pay off debt, and best mutual funds to invest in, and best ways to build a budget, you should also be paying attention to best ways to travel.if you’re going to travel, you might as well know some of the insider tricks to save money, like how you could save a ton of cash just by traveling to and from a different airport. I’ve saved thousands and thousands of dollars over the last few years with different smart money moves that I’ve made, but I wanted to chat with Jesse from Dollar Flight Club to find out what else we should know about to saving money when we travel.What You'll LearnWhat are some of the secret ways to find flight dealsBusting apart some long-held travel myths so you can find the best dealWhy traveling to and from a different airport can save you a lot of cashThe difference between Dollar Flight Club and Google FlightsHow to find the best travel deals within the U.S.LinksDollar Flight ClubSUBSCRIBE & SHAREWant to be the first to know when new episodes are released? Click here to subscribe in iTunes! IT’S FREE!Want to have a cup of coffee this week on us? Leave a review in iTunes and email a copy of your review to info@mmoneypodcast.com. Ask ShannahHave an Ask Shannah question, submit it hereGet SocialShannah on TwitterShannah on Instagram

Did you know that you cast a vote every time you spend your money? You are voting for companies whether you realize it or not. When you invest your money, you are doing the same thing…but do you know who you are voting for?Arianna Savant, Head of Product at Swell Investing, is the guest on this episode demystifying how and why impact investing is important in your investing practice.What You'll LearnWhat is driving the movement behind impact investingWhat is the difference between investing for impact and traditional investingHow do you decide what impact companies you should invest inWhat Swell is doing to bring impact investing to the massesArianna's money story and her journey to evolve her own investing practiceLinksSwell InvestingUnited Nations Sustainable Development GoalsSUBSCRIBE & SHAREWant to be the first to know when new episodes are released? Click here to subscribe in iTunes! IT’S FREE!Want to have a cup of coffee this week on us? Leave a review in iTunes and email a copy of your review to info@mmoneypodcast.com. Ask ShannahHave an Ask Shannah question, submit it hereGet SocialShannah on TwitterShannah on Instagram

What does it mean to be a relationship with your money and how do you know what that relationship is or what it should be? Your relationship with your money has a big impact on the decisions you make and how well you achieve your goals and it’s up to you to decide what kind of relationship you want.Our guest on this episode is Dr. Wayne Pernell, a clinical psychologist, executive coach (with 40 years experience), relationship expert, black belt, musician and so much more. He's walking us through the steps to cultivate a good relationship with your money and why it matters in the first place.What You'll LearnWhat the word relationship means and how it originatedThe difference between core and peripheral values and why they matterHow our relationship with money will change over timeHow to rebuild a stronger relationship and push past the crap that doesn't workLinksDr. Wayne PernellGet a free copy of his book, The Significance FactorSUBSCRIBE & SHAREWant to be the first to know when new episodes are released? Click here to subscribe in iTunes! IT’S FREE!Want to have a cup of coffee this week on us? Leave a review in iTunes and email a copy of your review to info@mmoneypodcast.com. Ask ShannahHave an Ask Shannah question, submit it hereGet SocialShannah on TwitterShannah on Instagram

Buying real estate has long been a great way to invest your money. As we saw with the mortgage meltdown, that doesn’t always hold true.Traditional real estate investing has been associated with people who have a lot of cash. With the financial technology explosion over the last few years, companies like Groundfloor are making a way for people like you and me to invest in real estate without having to win the lottery or rob a bank. Brian, the CEO of Groundfloor, which is the first -- and remains the only -- company qualified by the Securities and Exchange Commission to offer direct real estate debt investments available to non-accredited investors is on the podcast to share what you need to know.What You'll LearnWhat is Groundfloor and how is making real estate investing accessible for us allWhat's the difference between buying real estate and investing in real estateWhat research should you do before you invest in real estateWhy Brian thinks everyone should make their own investment decisions and what you need to knowWhen should you consider investing in real estate over other money goalsLinksGroundfloorSUBSCRIBE & SHAREWant to be the first to know when new episodes are released? Click here to subscribe in iTunes! IT’S FREE!Want to have a cup of coffee this week on us? Leave a review in iTunes and email a copy of your review to info@mmoneypodcast.com. Ask ShannahHave an Ask Shannah question, submit it hereGet SocialShannah on TwitterShannah on Instagram

The average wedding in the U.S. costs $33,931. That's a lot of money to spend in one day. No matter what your budget is, you're going to need some tips on where to spend and where to save your cash. Aleisha McCormack, the host of the Bridechilla podcast, is joining us on this episode to dish her favorite wedding day tips to keep you and your bank account happy. (FYI: Aleisha is hilarious and even if you aren't getting married or you're already married you'll want to check this episode out.)What You'll LearnWhat are the most overrated expenses Aleisha has seen with weddings that you can avoidWhere you should spend and save your cashWhy Aleisha says everyone needs a F-it bucket and how it can save your wedding planningWhat are the ways to avoid stressing out about your weddingThe one piece of advice about getting married that Aleisha says you have to know aboutSUBSCRIBE & SHAREWant to be the first to know when new episodes are released? Click here to subscribe in iTunes! IT’S FREE!Want to have a cup of coffee this week on us? Leave a review in iTunes and email a copy of your review to info@mmoneypodcast.com. Ask ShannahHave an Ask Shannah question, submit it hereGet SocialShannah on TwitterShannah on Instagram

3 Books is a completely insane and totally epic 15-year-long quest to uncover the 1000 most formative books in the world. Each chapter is hosted live and in-person at the guest's preferred location by Neil Pasricha, New York Times bestselling author of The Book of Awesome and The Happiness Equation. Each chapter of 3 Books uncovers and discusses the three most formative books from one of the world's most inspiring people. Sample guests include: Judy Blume, David Sedaris, Chris Anderson of TED, and the world's greatest Uber driver. Each of the 333 chapters is dropped on the exact minute of every new moon and full moon until September 1, 2031. 3 Books is an Apple "Best Of" award-winning show as well as the world's only podcast by and for book lovers, writers, makers, sellers... and librarians. For more info check out: www.3books.co   Michael Harris is the bestselling author of The End of Absence: Reclaiming What We’ve Lost in a World of Constant Connection, which won the 2014 Governor General's Award for English-language non-fiction, and his latest book, Solitude: In Pursuit of a Singular Life in a Crowded World. Harris is a former staff editor for Vancouver Magazine and Western Living, and his writing has also appeared in Wired, Huffington Post, The Globe and Mail, The National Post, and The Walrus. He has been nominated for both the Western Magazine Awards and the National Magazine Awards for his writing. Michael lives with his husband in Vancouver, Canada.   Chapter Description: Loneliness rates have doubled since the 1980s and Vivek Murthy, former US Surgeon General, says loneliness will be the next major epidemic. So if loneliness is being alone and sad … then what’s being alone and happy? Solitude. Last year, I picked up an incredible book called Solitude by Michael Harris, bestselling author and winner of the Governor General's Award for his writing. It completely blew me away. Why? Because in our era of endless machine-gun blasts at our brains, I feel strongly that the ability to be alone, and to be alone well, is a muscle that is quickly atrophying. Michael shares why we need to develop the strength and capacity to live and be by ourselves and how exactly we go about cultivating a rich interior life. I think after this conversation you’ll agree the benefits are enormous and this true “strength of mind” is a crucial aspect of living an intentional life. For Chapter 29 of 3 Books, I flew to Michael’s home in Vancouver, BC. We discuss: How do we cultivate the area between wakefulness and sleep? What does a healthy media diet look like? Why shouldn’t you talk about anything serious over texts? And how do parents and children navigate the conversation about coming out of the closet? Welcome to Chapter 29 with Michael Harris.   WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: What’s the difference between solitude and loneliness? How do you find love and intimacy in a world of pornography? How can we help children become more self-sufficient? Why can’t you improve your connection with other people until you improve your connection with yourself? How can you prime your brain for creativity? How can we learn to live more intentionally? What is the gateway to help people get into different genres of books? Why is it important to invite ‘weirdness’ into our cultural consumption? Why should you never trust Netflix’s recommendations? How can we avoid miscommunication with people online? Should any books be banned from children, and should we censor content from kids? Leave us a voicemail! Your message may be included in a future episode: 1-833-READ-A-LOT. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://www.3books.co/chapters/29  Sign up to receive podcast updates here: https://www.3books.co/email-list 

Fact: we have behavioral traps that keep us in our money mindset. We rationalize, compare, and make judgments when it comes to our money. Are those traps keeping you trapped or are they moving you closer to your money goals?Our guest today, Jeff Kreisler, author of the new book Dollars and Sense, How We Misthink Money and How to Spend Smarter, is sharing the hidden forces that drive our choices around money.What You'll LearnWhat are the hidden forces around money and why are they so hiddenHow to win the battle against irrational spending behavior (that is if you want to)How to trick our brains to make smarter choicesJeff's favorite takeaways from his new book LinksJeff's websiteDollars and Sense bookSUBSCRIBE & SHAREWant to be the first to know when new episodes are released? Click here to subscribe in iTunes! IT’S FREE!Want to have a cup of coffee this week on us? Leave a review in iTunes and email a copy of your review to info@mmoneypodcast.com. Ask ShannahHave an Ask Shannah question, submit it hereGet SocialShannah on TwitterShannah on Instagram

There is over $2.1 trillion in checking accounts that is just sitting, hanging out, and not earning any interest. Why? Well, most of us are terrorized to part with our cash and love the feeling of seeing our money safe and sound. But that's not helping you build towards your future.Today's guest, Gil Akos, the co-founder, and CEO of Astra, a mobile app that helps you transfer money back and forth between all your accounts and automate your savings, so really there isn't a good excuse not to save your money. But I know, there are so many apps, do you need another one – I’m right there with you, but I have to say, I’m pretty intrigued…What You'll LearnWhat's hurting you by keeping your cash stashed in a bank accountWhy Gil created Astra and how can it make your financial life easierThe trends behind millennials and how much they saveWhy automating your finances is a powerful way to achieve goalsHow you can use the power of progress and be proactive to better your financesLinksAstraSUBSCRIBE & SHAREWant to be the first to know when new episodes are released? Click here to subscribe in iTunes! IT’S FREE!Want to have a cup of coffee this week on us? Leave a review in iTunes and email a copy of your review to info@mmoneypodcast.com. Ask ShannahHave an Ask Shannah question, submit it hereGet SocialShannah on TwitterShannah on Instagram

Michelle Kulp helps women reach 6-figure incomes by following their dreams. She left a 17-year career in the legal field to follow her dreams of writing, teaching, and public speaking. She is the author of books such as Backwards Book Launch and Quit Your Job & Follow Your Dreams. Michelle has also joined us for The Wealthy Author Summit. You can get your free ticket to see her session and over 30 others here.   Quotes To Remember: "Find the hook for the book." "You can't put everything in one book." "Learn sales and marketing for your book."    What You'll Learn: What a book does for your brand The blueprint for a bestseller promo The path to profitability for your books How to get clients from your books How to keep your book as a bestseller for a long period of time   Key Links From The Episode:  Email me marc@marcguberti.com if you want me to create your funnel (you must not be on ClickFunnels yet)  Wealthy Author Summit Toastmasters Speaking Circles Recommended Books: Content Marketing Secrets by Marc Guberti Podcast Domination by Marc Guberti Backwards Book Launch by Michelle Kulp Purple Cow by Seth Godin Grant Cardone's books Launch by Jeff Walker The ONE Thing by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan

Do you remember your childhood dreams? What did you really want to be? What happens when your dream doesn’t match reality? Today’s podcast guest, Renee Cohen, saw her childhood dreams come true, but that lead her to feeling purpose-less and disconnected. Find out her journey to uncover her calling and how that lead her to the world of personal finance.What You'll LearnWhat are some of the powerful lessons Renee learned from her dream not matching realityRenee's thoughts on women in sports and whether women will be able to make as much as men in the futureKeys to building a strong money foundation despite all the tugs on our financesHow to figure out what your calling is and an action plan to achieve itLinksRenee's websiteMortyYou can sign up now for a free month of Stitcher Premium by going to stitcher.com/wondery and using the promo code ‘WONDERY.’ Then once you’re signed up, just download the Stitcher app for iOS or Android and start listeningSUBSCRIBE & SHAREWant to be the first to know when new episodes are released? Click here to subscribe in iTunes! IT’S FREE!Want to have a cup of coffee this week on us? Leave a review in iTunes and email a copy of your review to info@mmoneypodcast.com.Ask ShannahHave an Ask Shannah question, submit it hereGet SocialShannah on TwitterShannah on Instagram

As our guest today, Benjamin Brant a fellow CFP says, planning your amazing retirement starts today. You’re never too young to think about how you want to live your life in the future. It might not work out that way, but who cares, at least you’re taking some steps to get yourself there vs. waiting and wishing that you somehow hit the jackpot and win the lotto. So, I went straight to Benjamin, a retirement expert, to figure out what you should be doing about your future now.What You'll LearnWhat are some of the biggest keys to being wealthyWhat are the investing needs of someone younger vs. someone olderWhat Ben really thinks about the FIRE movementHow to set yourself up now for an amazing retirementLinksRetirement Starts Today RadioYou can sign up now for a free month of Stitcher Premium by going to stitcherpremium.com/wondery and using the promo code ‘WONDERY.’ Then once you’re signed up, just download the Stitcher app for iOS or Android and start listeningSUBSCRIBE & SHAREWant to be the first to know when new episodes are released? Click here to subscribe in iTunes! IT’S FREE! Want to have a cup of coffee this week on us? Leave a review in iTunes and email a copy of your review to info@mmoneypodcast.com. Ask ShannahHave an Ask Shannah question, submit it hereGet Social· Shannah on Twitter· Shannah on Instagram

SUMMARY: This episode of the DYB podcast tackles the history behind The Monday 20, the original Mastermind Group. Steve shares how they created the support group for fellow entrepreneurs, gained momentum and eventually, more groups were born. Mastermind Group’s coaches share the different styles they use in their respective groups that foster a meaningful community of go-getters. For Mastermind Group Members, there are multiple benefits offered like cafe access, courses, and the exclusive Facebook group. --------------------------- WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: What exactly a Mastermind Group consists of Where the idea of the Mastermind Group came from What value you receive from a Mastermind Group --------------------------- QUOTES: "Every one of them agreed that I reached out to. And so we show up at Lewis' cafe, 6am, Monday morning and we establish an outline. We establish an agenda. We establish an agreement." "And then we also agreed that, as we set tasks for each other, we would show proof that we followed through and completed it or we would throw $20 in the pot. We hadn't decided what the pot was for but we agreed that it was not going to any of our pockets." “I think my favorite thing about all of these is that not only does everybody remain above the line, but it’s a positive and safe place to share real stuff and if we’re all honest, we always have stuff going on.” "Above the line is a philosophy of ownership, accountability, and responsibility. So the acronym is oar, O-A-R. And we agree, in everything we do, we take ownership, accountability, and responsibility even if something isn't our fault. We still choose to take that position because by taking that position now we have the power to change the situation." "I've gotten so much out of them over the years and it's such a great environment to just bounce ideas off of people that are out there with you in the trenches and just trying to learn the same things that you are and can totally resonate where you're at." "A lot of times you're in this and you feel so alone. You feel isolated. And when you don't have people to talk to that are in similar situations, it gets out of hand sometimes and you could be really hard on yourself. And it's great to have people to be accountable with and to hear other people's stories and know that you're not alone." --------------------------- HIGHLIGHTS: 00:04 The original Mastermind Group is born 06:53 Mastermind coaches talk about their groups 16:44 What is Above the Line Philosophy 18:54 Mission statement and other goals 22:23 Membership benefits --------------------------- LINKS & RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Join DYB ADDITIONAL FREE RESOURCES: Schedule Your Free Strategy Call With Steve  -------------- Connect with Steve on Facebook here  -------------- Press and hold to visit the page Show Page Notes  -------------- Thank you very much for joining us today! If you received value, would you take a quick few seconds and leave us a review on iTunes, please?

By 2020 American women will control $22 trillion in capital, and impact investing is expected to reach $440 billion, the real question is how Can Women Tackle Impact Investing with Confidence? Today's podcast guest, Ellen Remmer, is here to discuss the ins and outs of impact investing for women.What You'll LearnWhat is impact investingHow can you invest for impact on any budgetDoes impact investing provide as much return as traditional investingWhat are some ways Invest for Better are working to help women with impact investingEllen's own story and experience with investing for impactWhat trends we'll see in the future of impact investingLinksInvest for BetterYou can sign up now for a free month of Stitcher Premium by going to stitcherpremium.com/wondery and using the promo code ‘WONDERY.’ Then once you’re signed up, just download the Stitcher app for iOS or Android and start listeningSUBSCRIBE & SHAREWant to be the first to know when new episodes are released? Click here to subscribe in iTunes! IT’S FREE!Want to have a cup of coffee this week on us? Leave a review in iTunes and email a copy of your review to info@mmoneypodcast.com.Ask ShannahHave an Ask Shannah question, submit it hereGet SocialShannah on TwitterShannah on Instagram

The recent Varsity Blues scam rocked the news media, but the storyline isn't a shock to me. I’ve been all too aware that many wealthy people have been able to scam the system for years now. Adebisi Adebowale, the founder of Upliftology, joins us to talk about the scandal and uncover if it is possible for students to get a GOOD education in an Ivy League or non-Ivy League without scamming the system?What You'll LearnWhat the Varsity Blues scandal brings to lightWhat changes need to occur in the college system to bring fairness to allThe facts behind how this scam was facilitated at multiple levelsHow to use scholarships to afford college and grad school and not need to scamthe systemThe issues of privileges, the elite, and the impacts on students of color applying to predominately white institutionsLinksUpliftologyAdebisi's TEDx TalkYou can sign up now for a free month of Stitcher Premium by going to stitcherpremium.com/wondery and using the promo code ‘WONDERY.’ Then once you’re signed up, just download the Stitcher app for iOS or Android and start listeningSUBSCRIBE & SHAREWant to be the first to know when new episodes are released? Click here to subscribe in iTunes! IT’S FREE!Want to have a cup of coffee this week on us? Leave a review in iTunes and email a copy of your review to info@mmoneypodcast.com.Ask ShannahHave an Ask Shannah question, submit it hereGet SocialShannah on TwitterShannah on Instagram

Sometimes when life gets crazy you just have to go home. For me, that's Indianapolis, and last fall I had a chance to visit and learn why Indy is now one of the hottest millennial destinations to visit. It's got so much to offer everyone whether you like beer, sports, great food, amazing hotels, or outdoor activities to get your blood pumping.What You'll LearnWhat makes Indianapolis one of the best destinations to visit and to move toWhat local millennials are doing to bring the city to lifeWhat trends Indy is creating in the world of food, culture, and sportsWhy I fell back in love with my hometownHow to stretch your travel dollars in Indy (and why you should add it to your must-visit list for 2019)LinksRestaurants:MilktoothThe EagleRookCafé PatachouProvider CoffeeBars:Hotel TangoSt. Joseph BrewerySun King BreweryIndy Cool Stuff:Visit IndyCity Market Catacomb TourNewfieldsIndianapolis Cultural TrailBlue IndyOur Indy Guests: Jared Byczko & Fabian Rodriguez from Drink Culture Podcast - At Rook restaurantKaren Laine and Mina Starsiak from Good Bones TV Show on HDTV – At Provider CoffeeMike Gillis from WDRFA Indy - At Hotel Tango for cocktailsYou can find all episodes of Millennial Money 6 months and older, plus ad-free new episodes, only on Stitcher Premium. For a free month of Stitcher Premium, go to stitcherpremium.com/wondery and use promo code ‘WONDERY’.SUBSCRIBE & SHAREWant to be the first to know when new episodes are released? Click here to subscribe in iTunes! IT’S FREE!If you loved this episode, don’t forget to share it with your friends on your favorite social channel and tag @shannahgame.Ask ShannahHave an Ask Shannah question, submit it hereGet SocialShannah on TwitterShannah on Instagram

Shopping for a house is a lot of fun. Getting a mortgage is not. Until recently, getting a mortgage to buy a house has been a hassle, full of stress, paperwork, and a lot of money that trades hands. Thankfully, technology and some ingenuity are changing the game. Brian Faux from Morty is joining us on the podcast today to share what you need to know to get the right mortgage for you.What You'll LearnWhat is broken with the current system and way we go about getting a mortgage for a homeWhat happened that lead to the mortgage meltdown ten years ago and can we avoid it againWhat makes for a good homebuyerHow can you prepare yourself financially to get a mortgageWhat does the mortgage process look likeHow has technology changed the mortgage process and why Morty is so originalHow you can feel empowered during the mortgage processLinksMortyMoney Game Plan ChallengeSUBSCRIBE & SHAREWant to be the first to know when new episodes are released? Click here to subscribe in iTunes! IT’S FREE!If you loved this episode, don’t forget to share it with your friends on your favorite social channel and tag @shannahgame.Ask ShannahHave an Ask Shannah question, submit it hereGet SocialShannah on TwitterShannah on Instagram

Chip Baker, host of The Success Chronicles, teaches us how to find and define success.What You'll Learn:What are things that tend to hold people back from getting what they want.The psychology of deserving something. The importance of recognizing the seasons in our life.How to tune out the noise in order to reset your focus. How to enjoy the process working towards a goal rather than just enjoying achieving them. What do we tie our happiness to? You get what you give.

Nina Amir is known as the Inspiration-to-Creation Coach because she moves her clients from ideas to realized dreams by combining their passion and purpose and helping them take inspired action. She works with many aspiring authors and bloggers but also coaches and consults with speakers, coaches, and conscious business owners who want to become high performing nonfiction authors, bloggers, or both.    Quotes To Remember: "A nonfiction book is just a series of articles on the same topic." "Where our thoughts are…that determines where our emotions are." "The most productive writers master their psychology." "Master your mind." "Look for ways to automate what you’re doing." "Focus on something that makes you happy."   What You'll Learn: What productive authors focus on that regular authors don't How to make a living as a writer What it takes to build an author platform The key habits of productive writers How to stay energetic throughout the day   Key Links From The Episode: Nina Amir's Site--scroll down on her site to get your free copy of 20 High-Perofrmance Habits And Strategies Free Writing Productivity Quiz Content Marketing Plaza     Recommended Books: High Performance Habits by Brendan Burchard The Charge by Brendan Burchard Success Principles by Jack Canfield Books written by Tony Robbins  

Our next guest is the first billionaire entrepreneur of a global brand we’ve had on 3 Books. We fly over to Vancouver to talk with the founder and former CEO of Lululemon, Chip Wilson. Chip founded the company Westbeach, a snowboard, ski, and apparel company, which he eventually sold in 1997. Then one day while flipping through the paper, he came upon a piece of fascinating information… There are now more woman than men graduating from colleges and universities. Then he got all prophetic. “Women will have more money! They’re gonna want to live downtown! They’re going to want clothing that fits their lifestyle!” So he launched this brand called Lululemon. The first store was opened in 2000 in the Kitsilano neighborhood of Vancouver. Chip served as the company’s CEO for six years before transitioning to Chief Product Designer. These days, although Chip is technically “retired,” he’s still doing so much. He’s raising five boys. He founded the Imagine1Day foundation with his wife to work on improving education in Ethiopia. And he just released a book called Little Black Stretchy Pants: The Unauthorized Story of Lululemon. This chapter is filled with so much thrilling conversation and content. From redefining masculinity and our definition of success to the importance of investing in our minds and our families. I think this is the perfect chapter to finish off the year, and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. Welcome to Chapter 19. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: What helps prevent bureaucracy in big companies as they grow? Why is there so much cynicism around motivation? How can we stop ourselves from complaining too much? Why are ‘mental workouts’ just as important as physical workouts? How can we improve our communication skills? What’s next for masculinity in the world? How do we raise our children into the best people they can be? What do all successful people have in common? Leave us a voicemail! Your message may be included in a future episode: 1-833-READ-A-LOT You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://www.3books.co/chapters/19 Sign up to receive podcast updates here: https://www.3books.co/email-list/

I discovered David Sedaris after asking my college writing mentor how to become a better comedy writer. He handed me a strange looking book with a pair of boxer shorts on the cover … Naked by David Sedaris. I’d never heard of David before, but when I went home and started paging through his book, I was completely blown away. His autobiographical essays were incredibly sardonic, witty, and laugh-out-loud funny, and dealt with his homosexuality and his obsessive compulsive tics and dropping out of school. Like millions of people around the world, I quickly became obsessed with David Sedaris. I’ve read all of his books and every article he’s written in The New Yorker. I even went to see him speak, which is how I learned that after every single event he does, he’ll stay late (up to 10 hours!) just to talk to anyone who wants to meet him. So it was with a lot of excitement that I squeezed into the back of his limo on his North American book tour for Calypso. I rode with him all over Toronto from his hotel to his CBC interview to his book signing to uncover and discuss his three most formative books. What was supposed to be a tight half hour interview turned into a beautiful hour and a half long conversation. Welcome to Chapter 18 with the generous and beautiful David Sedaris. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: What’s the “secret to getting old”? Why can’t you be a writer if you’re not a reader? How do we remain artistically and ethically pure after commercial success? Why do we try to hide our love for money when we generally need it to live? How do we transition from mimicking other writers to establishing our own voice? Why does David ask random people he meets who he thinks are funny to open for him at huge events? Leave us a voicemail! Your message may be included in a future episode: 1-833-READ-A-LOT You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://www.3books.co/chapters/18 Sign up to receive podcast updates here: https://www.3books.co/email-list/

Did you know the average person lives for 1,000 months? Or that the average person is awake for 1,000 minutes per day? That’s why I like the number 1,000 so much, and partly why I started my blog 1,000 Awesome Things about ten years ago. It’s why I’m on this quest with you to uncover the 1,000 most formative books in the world. And that quest is what brought me to the independent bookstore Books & Books with Mitchell Kaplan. Why did I decide to sit down with Mitchell? Because he started the entire Books & Books chain. Back in the early 1980s, Mitchell opened a 500-square-foot bookstore because he was passionate about community and wanted to create a “third place.” But it’s not just a bookstore chain. Mitchell has grown it to the point where there are rooms dedicated to publishers, outdoor magazine stands, and about 600 author events per year. And although he runs what he jokes is a “no-profit” bookstore, he is wealthier than many of us ever will be because he’s living such a rich life. Rich in purpose, relationships, connection, and meaning. Welcome to Chapter 16. I hope you enjoy this soulful and passionate chat as much as I did. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: What is a “third place”? Why don’t we spend as much time and money on mental health as we do physical health? How do you create an authentic community without it feeling manufactured? How do teachers play a powerful role during our most formative years? What is the “producer high”? What should a bookstore try and be? Leave us a voicemail! Your message may be included in a future episode: 1-833-READ-A-LOT You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://www.3books.co/chapters/16  Sign up to receive podcast updates here: https://www.3books.co/email-list/

Oh, this life, this world. As Mitch says, once you find purpose, and once you find style… what’s left? Beauty. What’s left is finding and putting out beauty into the world. There are not many writers who have genuinely figured this out … but one of them is Mitch Albom. Mitch is the bestselling author of Tuesdays with Morrie, the bestselling memoir of all time, as well as The Five People You Meet in Heaven and his new book, The Next Person You Meet In Heaven, which just debuted at #1 on the New York Times bestseller list this week. His books have sold over 40 million copies. Mitch just doesn’t turn off. He’s like a Tasmanian Devil. He’s hosting a radio show, he’s on TV, he’s writing columns in the Detroit Free Press, he’s a musician, he’s even running an orphanage in Haiti. Mitch is full of energy and life and moves quickly and talks quickly … and so we talked about that. We go deep into why he moves through life so fast. We unpack his relationship with Morrie and talk about how I actually misinterpreted parts of the book. We talk about what the worst thing you can say to an artist is (which he learned from Maya Angelou) and what the true enemy of getting things done is (and surprise, it’s not time or energy). I hope you enjoy learning what Mitch Albom’s three most formative books are as much as I did. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: What’s the worst thing you can say to an artist? How do we balance parental expectations with chasing our own dreams? How does Mitch say music and writing comes together? What encouraged Mitch invite more purpose and faith into his life? Which book inspired Mitch to transition from a reader to a writer? What does Mitch think is the best compliment a writer can receive? What will Mitch be sharing in his next book based on his own life?  Leave us a voicemail! Your message may be included in a future episode: 1-833-READ-A-LOT You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://www.3books.co/chapters/15  Sign up to receive podcast updates here: https://www.3books.co/email-list/

Do you remember the first person who introduced you to the love of reading? Was it a teacher? A parent? A friend? For me, it was my third-grade teacher. I remember on the first day of class we all gathered on this old, dusty green carpet and Mrs. Dorsman asked us all where we went that summer. “I went to Japan,” she began, with her eyes bugged open, “… and to Australia … and the waterfalls of South America … and to the Moon… and to Mars!” And then she looked around the room and dropped the final bomb. “Through … books!!!” Mrs. Dorsman lit a fire inside me that day. But what if you don’t have an incredibly soulful teacher who loves books? Who flicks the lighter to ignite that burning passion within you, within any of us? Well, these days, we have BookTube. According to The New York Times the BookTube community has gotten over 200 million views and engagement is up 40 percent versus last year.   And one of the most popular BookTubers in the world is Ariel Bissett. With hundreds of thousands of subscribers, Ariel feels BookTube kindles a passion and love for books. So, I traveled to Ottawa to sit down with Ariel, and we discussed BookTubing, how to grow your Youtube channel, why you need a book ‘medicine cabinet,’ how to reinvent yourself, and how to navigate loss. I hope you’re as excited about this Chapter as I am. Let’s begin. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN What is a BookTuber? How does BookTube work? How did Ariel grow her channel to hundreds of thousands of subscribers? Why should you start a “book medicine cabinet” and what goes in? Why (scientifically) should you reread books? Why should you never read 1-star reviews? How do we create trust online in an era where trust is at an all-time low?   Leave us a voicemail! Your message may be included in a future episode: 1-833-READ-A-LOT You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://www.3books.co/chapters/13  Sign up to receive podcast updates here: https://www.3books.co/email-list/

EP36: Highlights from 2018 AST from the DYB Coach Team SUMMARY: In this episode of the DYB Podcast, The DYB Team including Steve, Ron Ramsden, Scott Lollar, Dalton Tomlinson, and Nadia Burnett, discuss highlights and favorite moments from the AST conference this year. You’ll be able to hear all about the panels and speakers, including talks from famed DYB members! Enjoy this episode as we step into the shoes of AST attendees this year. ----------------- WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: -What’s in store for the future of painting -What it’s like to attend AST this year -Details of the next upcoming AST conference -Biggest takeaways from the AST conference ----------------- QUOTES: “What gets you to the next level will eventually break, and you’ll have to go to the next step.” “Culture is your ultimate key differentiator.” “If you focus on your culture by trusting and tracking, you will have the ultimate advantage.” “I was truly blown away by everyone’s story at AST.” ----------------- HIGHLIGHTS: [6:57] Rick Holtz -- Culture & Hiring [10:42] Mark Paulos -- Be The Hero [14:12] Jack West -- Drive Safe [18:02] Sponsors Speed Dating [20:13] Tech in the Workplace Panel Discussion [24:42] Sherwin-Williams Lake Minnetonka Cruise [26:43] AST Awards & Election of Officers [27:52] Contractor Spotlight -- Nick Legrazio [29:52] Nick Slavik -- The Modern Apprenticeship [32:39] Contractor Spotlight -- Jason Parris [38:08] Big vs Small Panel Discussion [41:23] Jeff Sommers -- Systems for Growth ----------------- LINKS & RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Join DYB Mark Poulos’ Podcast “The Big House on the Hill” Video Workplace by Facebook Quickbooks Online G Suite Pipeline Deals Estimate Rocket ADDITIONAL FREE RESOURCES: Schedule Your Free Strategy Call With Steve -------------- Learn more about AST here Connect with Steve on Facebook here Connect with Scott on Facebook here Connect with Ron on Facebook here Connect with Dalton on Facebook here Connect with Nadia on Facebook here -------------- Press and hold to visit the page Show Page Notes -------------- Thank you very much for joining us today! If you received value, would you take a quick few seconds and leave us a review on iTunes, please?

EP31: Nick Lauro Shares How To Build A Successful Company By Holding Your Team Above The Line SUMMARY: In this episode of DYB, Steve Burnette interviews Nick Lauro; Owner & Operator of Lauro Painting in the greater Philadelphia area. Lauro Painting is a story of a business falling apart and coming back stronger than ever before. After suffering Lyme's disease -- Bedridden and without a team to depend on -- Nick made the decision to cut his losses; scaling back his team from 8 painters at the time and starting from scratch. Nick now runs a crew of 10 painters built on solid character and efficient processes never before seen in his business. --------------- WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: - What it means to always "stay above the line" - The Importance of Hiring Hands for Character - How to get out of the insidious trap of saying "yes" to all work - The difference it makes in a company to elevate your culture. ---------------   QUOTES: "I encourage business owners to look at themselves and their business. Ask, 'Is this where I want to be?'" "It's amazing what you can do with people who stay above the line." "Instead of complaining, you need to hold yourself accountable and ask 'What have I done to improve my situation?'" "Sometimes problems are a really good opportunity to go above and beyond for a client." "We forget sometimes that it's not just as simple as working hard running a business. You can't forget to appreciate your wife, or forget to do things around your house. It's just like any other business." --------------- HIGHLIGHTS: [5:33] How Nick got into the Painting Business [13:00] What was the breaking point for Nick, and how did he turn his company around? [29:35] What is the concept of "Above The Line?" [35:24] What is Nick doing now to help improve his company's culture? [59:05] Nick's Closing Remarks --------------- LINKS & RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Join DYB [BOOKS/PDF] DYB "Above The Link" PDF The E-Myth Revisited How to Double Your Business Without Making a Sale The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People [APPS] Basecamp EstimateRocket WhenIWork TSheets Group.me [CONTACT] http://lauropainting.com/ nick@lauropainting.com --------------- ADDITIONAL FREE RESOURCES: Schedule Your Free Strategy Call With Steve  -------------- Connect with Nick Lauro on Facebook here Connect with Steve on Facebook here  -------------- Press and hold to visit the page Show Page Notes  -------------- Thank you very much for joining us today! If you received value, would you take a quick few seconds and leave us a review on iTunes, please?

In this Chapter of 3 Books, I jump into the backseat of Vishwas Aggrawal's Uber and take a trip you won't soon forget.  This is a story about setting your own standards in a world constantly hammering us into "human resources."  This is a story about setting your own winning lines in a world that wants us to be widgets. This is a story about raising the bar for yourself and deeply valuing the human connection and love that has the potential to exist between every single one of us.  Uber has no formal leaderboard, reward mechanism, or pay-for-performance tied to driver rating. So why would Vish care? Why would he care about giving thousands of rides and pouring in day after day of high-end customer services to establish an incredible 4.99 rating? Why would he clean his mats between every trip, only eat raw vegetables in his car, and develop masterful scripts that help riders feel deeply valued in the middle of their busy days? Why bother? Join me in the backseat of Vish's Uber as we slowly circle closer and closer to what we're really playing for in our short time on the planet. We discuss the books that shaped Vish from his upbringing in central India to his sales roles at Coca-Cola to his journey to give his daughter a better education on the other side of the world... even if it meant starting back at the beginning. Vishwas Aggrawal is one of the most engaging and inspiring people I've ever met.  After you listen to his story, I hope you feel the same way.  WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: What business is Vish really in? What master service lessons can we learn from Vish to apply to our lives? What is the "yes man" / "no man" paradigm? What is the "Every Single Day" lesson and what does it do for customers? How does Vish earn customer trust in the first few minutes? What universal need does Vish tap into? Why does Vish only eat raw vegetables in his Uber? How can you be amazing at your craft even if you’re ashamed to tell your family what you do? What does it mean to truly “think big” and how can we adopt this mindset? How do you achieve a perfect customer rating from the thousands of people you serve? Leave us a voicemail! Your message may be included in a future episode: 1-833-READ-A-LOT  You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://www.3books.co/chapters/7 Sign up to receive podcast updates here: https://www.3books.co/email-list/

Did you grow up with Judy Blume? My mom says I “found my voice” reading Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing to my sister in the bathtub when I was a little kid. Well, I grabbed that tattered copy and carried it with me down to Key West, Florida where I had the extreme privilege of sitting down with the one and only Judy Blume (@JudyBlume). Join us as Judy shares her three most formative books, how they inspired her, and we pull out some themes relevant to today. Judy and I met on a hot and sweaty day in her Books & Books bookstore … where she works! I’m not joking. Step off your cruise ship and Judy Blume will ring up a copy of Fifty Shades of Grey if you like. We grabbed a little circle table, set it up in front of the bestseller wall you see behind us, and then talked about her most formative books. (As a special bonus, near the end of the chat we get up out of our seats and Judy gives us a walking tour of her store!) In this chapter, Judy and I discuss censorship, why sexy scenes should be kept in books, how to get kids to love reading, the role of bookstores in a community, and a surprise reveal on which book Judy says is the only one she has left to write...  WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: What is one of the greatest gifts parents can give their children? How can a writer create a world that readers can easily fall into with relatable characters? How does Judy free her mind in order to come up with incredibly imaginative stories? What book could Judy not put down in her 20s? Why does Judy prefer not to reread books? How do you recommend the right books to encourage children to love reading? Why aren't there sex scenes in books anymore? What do Judy and Neil disagree on? What's the first thing Judy does once her books are published? What's the only book Judy has left to write? What book did Judy steal... and why? What was Judy's household policy on reading censorship? Leave us a voicemail! Your message may be included in a future episode: 1-833-READ-A-LOT  You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://www.3books.co/chapters/6 Sign up to receive podcast updates here: https://www.3books.co/email-list/

EP23 Bill Carlson: How to Build a Trustworthy Team To Get You Past $1M, Profitably   SUMMARY: In this episode of DYB Podcast, Steve interviews Bill Carlson, owner of Brush and Roll Painting. Bill has figured out how to run his business through mostly trial and error, and today he’s sharing this invaluable information with us. After a certain spiritual spark in the early 2000s, Bill has been running his business with the help he can provide others in mind. Bill talks about how he approaches each business relationship, how he chooses only the best team members, and the importance of knowing where you stand with your numbers. -------------- WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: -What to look for when building a trustworthy team -The value of your work and how to make other recognize the worth of your work -Why you need to know your numbers all of the time -------------- QUOTES: "The beauty is, all my eggs are not in one basket. If we have an issue with one customer, it’s one customer." "We know what our customer looks like; that’s the big thing." "I’m not letting him tell me my price is too high. I’m explaining to him the value we’re going to give him." "You follow-up until either they’re dead of we’re dead. Follow up. Follow up. Follow up." "A big process is, you have to know your numbers." --------------- HIGHLIGHTS: [03:43] The spiritual revelation Bill had about the service he can provide for others through his business [11:29] Bill’s experience growing a good team with the help of humility [20:35] The big changes Bill was forced to make to allow his business more profitable [25:12] How Bill uses the value he can provide to sell his higher priced services [40:20] The tools Bill utilizes to help manage his business -------------- LINKS & RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: [TECH] Basecamp 2 QuickBooks GroupMe PipelineDeals Google Suite Evernote Estimate Rocket [BOOKS] Sell or Be Sold: How to Get Your Way in Business and in Life by Grant Cardone The Entrepreneur Roller Coaster: Why Now Is the Time to #JoinTheRide by Darren Hardy Insane Productivity Course The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About It by Michael E. Gerber Secrets of Closing the Sale by Zig Ziglar -------------- ADDITIONAL FREE RESOURCES: Join DYB DYB System PDF EP01 9 Steps to Doubling Your Business Part 1 52 Blog Post Ideas PDF YouCanBookMe VIDEO Pre-qualifying Questions PDF Video Testimonial Checklist PDF 3 Steps To Get Leads From FB PDF 11 Interview Questions PDF 9 Ways To Get HOA Work PDF  -------------- Connect with Bill Carlson on Facebook here Connect with Steve on Facebook here  -------------- Press and hold to visit the page Show Page Notes  -------------- Thank you very much for joining us today! If you received value, would you take a quick few seconds and leave us a review on iTunes, please?

EP20: Justin & Aaron FLora - How Two Brothers Are Crushing It In Indianapolis SUMMARY: In this episode of DYB Podcast, Steve interviews Justin and Aaron Flora, owner/operator of Flora Brothers Painting of Indianapolis. Justin and Aaron are brothers who started their company during college and haven’t stopped since. Today, they have grown their business to encompass all things exterior. For Justin and Aaron, the heart of their business is in their clients, always ensuring satisfaction regardless of how big or small the job. -------------- WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: -What it’s like running a company with a fellow family member -How to keep a company culture strong - even with subcontractors -The techniques Justin & Aaron use to go the extra mile for clients --------------   QUOTES: "We feel like we’ve done very well with the stuff that we have. We have a really good core of guys. Our culture is strong." "We take lots of pictures. We make notes. We bring things to a potential client’s attention that they had no idea about." "We know where we need to be profitable." "Surround yourself with good people. Surround yourself with winners. Surround yourself with people that are persistent and have that ‘go get em’ mentality." -------------- HIGHLIGHTS: 07:34 How brothers, Justin and Aaron, decided to start and navigate a business together 18:57 The first year of Flora Brothers Painting 22:52 Why Justin and Aaron use subcontractors over employees and how they keep up the culture 31:40 What customer service looks like and how to exceed the expectations of clients 42:23 How organizational systems and technology help keep the business moving forward -------------- LINKS & RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Flora Brothers Painting Basecamp 3 PEP Paint Estimating Program GroupMe QuickBooks DYB App ADDITIONAL FREE RESOURCES: Join DYB DYB System PDF EP01 9 Steps to Doubling Your Business Part 1 52 Blog Post Ideas PDF YouCanBookMe VIDEO Pre-qualifying Questions PDF Video Testimonial Checklist PDF 3 Steps To Get Leads From FB PDF 11 Interview Questions PDF 9 Ways To Get HOA Work PDF -------------- Connect with Justin and Aaron Flora on Facebook Connect with Steve on Facebook here -------------- Press and hold to visit the page Show Page Notes Thank you very much for joining us today! If you received value, would you take a quick few seconds and leave us a review on iTunes, please?

Welcome to Episode 14! WHAT YOU'LL LEARN What drives attraction in men and women? Barry Selby shares with us about polarity between masculine and feminine energies and how connecting consciously with our own selves drives up attraction. While there are many ways to design your relationship and even your own self, Barry bring insightful points to ponder. How do we show up in the world and how do we allow potential lovers to show up for us. In this episode you will hear: What are the characteristics of masculine and feminine energies and why it's important to have complimentary energies with your partner for attractiveness in the bedroom. How sexless marriages and decreasing frequency of sex in America is occurring more frequently, why this is a problem, and how you can make sex a priority again. Why taking care of yourself first contributes to greater love-making. How to communicate effectively with your lover both in and out of the bedroom talk WHY YOU'LL LOVE THE SHOW Real life stories and expert interviews to help you improve your sex life, by addressing mental blocks, nourishing your body, and balancing your hormones. This podcast will feel like you're sitting down for coffee with your two best girlfriends to chat about the most erotic and embarrassing things you’re dying to share and get advice about. The best part? They’re the experts. Sex expert, Dr. Cat Meyer with hormone and detox expert, nutritionist Diane Kazer reveal to you what works (and what doesn’t) in the most entertaining way, encompassing all things sex and sex hormones such as self-love, sex toys, bedroom play, body shame, libido, frisky food, PMS, hormone balance and anything else sex-blocking you from the sex, life and body you deserve and desire. Each episode will give you simple steps and sexy strategies you can implement NOW to leave you feeling empowered, courageous, playful and motivated. Eat Play Sex is YOUR guide to all things sexy, healthy, and fun to rock the body of your dreams and help you get back in the playground with those you love. Because…#sexmatters   Be sure to check back every second Wednesday (#humpday – how appropriate) for a new episode, and head over to iTunes to subscribe! We appreciate and LOVE reading your reviews, it's how we decide future topics!  To leave us a review for the podcast, CLICK HERE. Then click on ‘View in itunes' under our picture square. Your itunes app will open, then click ‘ratings and reviews' and VOILA, you can drop a love note there!  OR if you're on your smart phone, I know it sounds ridiculous (itunes did it, not us), but open your ‘podcast' app, then in the search bar type ‘Eat Play Sex', then click on our image under ‘Podcast' headline, then you'll see ‘reviews' in the middle tab, then ‘Write a Review'. Thankfully, our goal is to make your sex hormones, dream body and sex life more convenient and enjoyable than THAT process…but regardless…We appreciate hearing from you more than you'll ever know! Got a question you’d like us to answer? Email us at sexmatters@eatplaysex.com or check out EatPlaySex.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eatplaysex/message

“My employees' job is to take care of our clients; as a leader my job is to take care of them.” – Kathy Sibert Kathy Sibert firmly believes that when you are no longer excited about something you’re doing, it’s time for a change. In her case that change was life changing - she moved her family back to the U.S. after living all over the globe and gave up a corporate career to lead a then-floundering local non-profit serving the homeless in Arlington, VA. Since then Kathy has used her brilliance, commitment and incredible passion to transform A-SPAN into an award winning organization changing the lives of clients, staff and community members! What You'll Learn: What it was like for Kathy to transition from living and working overseas to running a local non-profit and how the two experiences are connected How Kathy transformed A-SPAN from a money losing, low morale organization into the incredible force for change How her global mindset informs her leadership style Differences in managing and motivating non-profit vs. corporate employees What Kathy learned in the corporate world that can help non-profit leaders succeed Difference between skill vs. cause-specific learning curves and how each can be conquered How do we undertake ending homelessness? (Hint: it's actually by providing homes to the homeless!) How to inspire caring, hope and activism in the community Reasons most people become homeless and what all of us have in common with a person living on the street What Kathy is doing to grow and develop her staff Importance for leaders to learn and gain support from peers How to recognize when it's time for a life and/or career change Links & Resources A-SPAN – Kathy’s amazing non-profit providing support and housing to the homeless in Arlington, VA Doug Duncan interview – episode with President of Leadership Greater Washington referenced in Kathy’s interview Mark Bergel's interview - episode with Founder of A Wider Circle we referenced in Kathy’s interview Leadership Arlington – Arlington County leadership program Kathy recommends Center for Nonprofit Advancement - fantastic organization that awarded Kathy with an EXCEL award and recognized the A-SPAN board for their leadership.  Center's CEO Glen O'Gilvie was the featured guest on Episode 5. About Kathy Sibert Kathleen Sibert has over 25 years of experience in financial management, staff development, strategic planning, marketing and communications. Her global work includes experience in banking, technology, marketing and the nonprofit sector in 29 countries on five continents. She earned her Master’s in Business Administration from Thunderbird School of Global Management in Arizona and her Bachelor of Science from Florida State University. She is currently the President/CEO of A-SPAN, which provides life-sustaining services for Arlington’s street homeless. In her role, Ms. Sibert led a strategic expansion of services, with a focus on ending homelessness through permanent housing. Since Ms. Sibert joined the organization in November 2008, A-SPAN won the contract to operate Arlington’s Emergency Winter Shelter, added the Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-housing Programs, and Nursing Services now delivered through a full-time nurse practitioner. She spearheaded Arlington’s inclusion in the national 100,000 Homes Campaign through 100 Homes Arlington, which has provided housing for 100 of the most medically vulnerable people in Arlington. Under her leadership, A-SPAN worked with Arlington’s Department of Human Services and other area homeless service providers to end veteran homelessness in Arlington last December, becoming just the second county in the nation to do so. In October 2015, A-SPAN opened a new, state-of-the-art Homeless Services Center, a first of its kind in the DC Metro area. The Center provides shelter, day and medical services including a five-bed medical respite program, year-round, all under one roof. An Arlington native, Ms. Sibert is the Co-Chair of the Outreach, Education, and Advocacy Committee of the Ten Year Plan to End Homelessness. She received a 2012 Arlington Woman of Vision Award. Under her, A-SPAN was named Nonprofit of the Year for 2011 by the Arlington Chamber of Commerce, honorable mention recipient of The Washington Post 2015 Award for Excellence, and Board Leadership Award 2015 winner. Ms. Sibert won the Gelman, Rosenberg, and Freedman 2015 EXCEL Award for leadership achievement in the areas of innovation, motivation, community building, ethical integrity, and strategic leadership.  

“Love is a verb. It’s not what we say, it’s what we do that matters.” – Mark Bergel Few business conversations center on love, but love is exactly what drives Dr. Mark Bergel every moment of every day.  His mission is “simply” to end poverty. It may seem like a lofty goal but when you hear this amazing interview, you’ll know that if anyone can end poverty, it’s Mark and his extraordinary team! In 2001, Mark, then teaching at American University, volunteered along with his students to deliver food to families living in need in the D.C region. He found himself in homes with no beds, no dressers and no living room furniture at all. As a result, Mark profoundly changed his life along with the lives of thousands of children and adults living in need. With no seed money, but a strong conviction that we could do better for those living in poverty, he converted his living room into a nonprofit office and founded A Wider Circle. Today the organization is housed in a 25,000 square-foot facility and is planning to expand! To date, A Wider Circle has served more than 125,000 individuals, with more than 10,000 volunteers coming each year to support the effort. What You'll Learn What is the difference between living a small and a big life (I know, it got deep!) What inspired Mark to leave his job in academia and give up the life he was planning in Sedona to tirelessly pursue his mission to end poverty What drives mark to work 14-16 hours a day 365 a year and wake up energized after 4 hours of sleep (kids, don't try this at home!) How to create an organizational culture centered on love and find staff who both have the heart and the skills to get the job done How to leverage others’ talents to balance out your strengths and weaknesses as a leader What is enlightened selfishness? Why Mark's believes that we can end poverty in 20 years and how we can do it How to do seemingly impossible (beyond ending poverty) - get others to care and to instill a sense of possibility in skeptical people How do we get others to engage in your cause This and so much more you’ll learn in this incredible conversation with Mark! Links & Resources A Wider Circle – the amazing organization that will end poverty.  If you live outside of the D.C. area please Google “poverty / community service / volunteering to find an organization that needs you in your region The Alchemist, Paolo Coelho – one of Mark’s favorite books (and mine) American University Sociology Program – Mark refers to it in his interview, if you’re fascinated please check it out!  About Mark Bergel Dr. Bergel founded A Wider Circle in 2001 and has emerged as a leader in the movement to end poverty. He is a nationally acclaimed speaker in the fields of poverty, health, and social connection and has been featured on national television and radio programs. Mark earned a B.A. from Northwestern University and went on to receive both Masters and Doctoral degrees from American University. In 2014, Mark was selected as a CNN Hero, bringing much-needed attention to the movement to end poverty in our nation. The result of this honor has been to bring many more people from across the country to our efforts - and to help us answer the call to help our neighbors in need. Mark has also been voted one of People Magazine and Major League Baseball's "All Stars Among Us" and he has received the Dr. Augustus White III Award for Civic Engagement and Service, the Andrea Jolly President's Award, the Essence of Leadership Award at the Greater DC Cares Business and Nonprofit Philanthropy Summit, and the Community Foundation for the National Capital Region's Linowes Leadership Award.  

The "3 Curses of Entrepreneurship" have brought down even the best entrepreneurs. Why? Because most entrepreneurs suffer from at least two of them. Do you? God forbid you have all three... On this episode of RED Podcast, I'm bringing this to your attention. Handle it! What You'll Learn: What would Rush Limbaugh do? Are you just lucky? You've done it once -- can you do it again? Not successful now? Why it may be a good thing... How I never studied in high school (or college) Tiny chocolate donuts The way I got started in broadcast radio Why podcasting is better than broadcast radio (at least for most marketing) When looking like a fashion model is a bad thing Didn't get the job? This may be the reason why... Victoria's Secret models -- what you may not know about them Want to play big? The one thing you must do. How entrepreneurs become great Links To Things I Talk About: Psychology Today 9 Marketing Lessons from an Abercrombie & Fitch Model Help Your Entrepreneur Friends Break Their Curses... If you like RED Podcast, I'd appreciate you telling a friend (maybe even two). And if you really like RED, a review on iTunes would be great too.

Subscribe: iTunes | Stitcher Share Podcast: Facebook | Twitter Nutrition To The Edge Community SMOOTHIES: Get 6 yummy craving-killing weightloss smoothies FREE Overview: In today's podcast, I talk about the concept of worrying vs thinking about problems.  Stress and problems are going to arise in life, that's just the reality.  But how we deal with those difficult situations is very much under our control.  Learn how to deal with them productively. What You'll Learn: What happens when we worry How we fantasize What happens when we think How to recognize the difference

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Subscribe: iTunes | Stitcher Share Podcast: Facebook | Twitter Nutrition To The Edge Community Overview: SMOOTHIES: Get 6 yummy craving-killing weightloss smoothies FREE In today's podcast, I talk with Dustin from San Antonio.  Dustin talks about his journey with ADHD and how he has made his sutation much better, and he thinks it has a lot to do with his nutrition! What You'll Learn: What it's like to live with ADHD The challenges Dustin faced What he changed How his life has changed Subscribe On iTunes | Subscribe On Stitcher Leave Us An iTunes Rating & Review

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Subscribe: iTunes | Stitcher Share Podcast: Facebook | Twitter  Resources: SMOOTHIES: Get 6 yummy craving-killing weightloss smoothies FREE Book: Caffeine Blues: Waking Up To The Hidden Dangers of America's #1 Drug by Stephen Cherniske Full show notes page Overview: In today's podcast, we are going to talk about "Artificial" Stress and Increasing Libido.  Stress and libido are VERY closely related. There are lots of resources to show you how to reduce your stress... but we are talking about something different! Artificial stress is something you may not be aware of.  And this knowledge can allow you to cut your actual stress in half! What You'll Learn: What makes our sex hormones: testosterone, progesterone, and estrogen How our stress response works (fight or flight response) Our sex hormones and stress hormones are on a see-saw What is "artificial stress"? How artificial stress DOUBLES the stress that you can actually feel! Leave a Rating & Review

Subscribe: iTunes | Stitcher Share Podcast: Facebook | Twitter Resources: SMOOTHIES: Get 6 yummy craving-killing weightloss smoothies FREE Supplements I've Used: The Protein Powder I Use B-Complex Vitamin I Use (take 1 pill with the protein shake or tryptophan pill for max effects) Tryptophan Pills I've Used (take 1 pill for sleep benefits, use 2 days per month MAX Overview: In today's podcast, we are going to talk about sleep.  We are going to show how when sleep is optimized, it will: Increase energy & focus Increase your testosterone Decrease stress hormones Make you lose weight Make your body heal itself Sleep is aa very hormonal event.  If we are not getting the right kind of sleep, our hormones get messed up.  When this happens, all hell breaks loose in your body. And we'll show you how easy it is to correct! What You'll Learn: What happens in the different stages of sleep How this affects hormones How this can make us gain or lose weight How this severely affects our memory How this affects our body's ability to heal itself (leading to joint issues) Subscribe On iTunes | Subscribe On Stitcher Leave Us An iTunes Rating & Review