HR.Salon Podcast Tue, 17 Mar 2026 10:06:14 -0400 https://hrsalonpodcast.buzzsprout.com en-us © 2026 HR.Salon Podcast yes Support this Podcast 97d8fd85-a90f-5015-a98b-c58624065b6b Andrew Biernat episodic false The salons of 17th and 18th century Europe emerged as intimate gatherings of diverse thinkers who exchanged ideas freely outside the constraints of formal institutions and hierarchies.  


HR.Salon carries this tradition into our modern professional context. Just as historical salons fostered movements that shaped culture and politics, we believe our conversations can meaningfully influence the evolution of workplace practices and human resources philosophy. 


Join host Andrew Biernat as we explore the future of work, innovative organizational practices, and HR strategies you can apply today.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) personal growth, personal development, personal brand, branding, business, entrepreneur, energy, interview, conversation, growth, development, brand Andrew Biernat https://storage.buzzsprout.com/i9hm1ywkcbbki729qatd7nsd2z22?.jpg HR.Salon Podcast E8 | Redefining the Art of Offboarding | Deborah Pratt on HR.Salon Podcast E8 | Redefining the Art of Offboarding | Deborah Pratt on HR.Salon Podcast In this thought-provoking episode of HR Salon, host Andrew Biernat sits down with executive coach Deborah Pratt, who has guided more than 10,000 leaders through critical career transitions. Together, they unpack why organizations spend heavily on onboarding and engagement—but often neglect the exit experience.

Deborah explores how “offboarding” done poorly can damage trust, brand reputation, and long-term innovation, while human-centered approaches—like those used by the U.S. State Department and Airbnb—set both employees and organizations up for future success.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • Why layoffs can trigger lasting trauma for both those who leave and those who stay
  • How empathy and proactive planning can turn separations into powerful brand moments
  • Why companies that “do the right thing” ultimately strengthen culture and resilience
  • What it means to design for the virtuous cycle instead of the vicious one

This conversation redefines the future of work—where leaders view offboarding not as an afterthought but as an essential part of building strong, sustainable organizations.

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]]> In this thought-provoking episode of HR Salon, host Andrew Biernat sits down with executive coach Deborah Pratt, who has guided more than 10,000 leaders through critical career transitions. Together, they unpack why organizations spend heavily on onboarding and engagement—but often neglect the exit experience.

Deborah explores how “offboarding” done poorly can damage trust, brand reputation, and long-term innovation, while human-centered approaches—like those used by the U.S. State Department and Airbnb—set both employees and organizations up for future success.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • Why layoffs can trigger lasting trauma for both those who leave and those who stay
  • How empathy and proactive planning can turn separations into powerful brand moments
  • Why companies that “do the right thing” ultimately strengthen culture and resilience
  • What it means to design for the virtuous cycle instead of the vicious one

This conversation redefines the future of work—where leaders view offboarding not as an afterthought but as an essential part of building strong, sustainable organizations.

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]]> Buzzsprout-18402407 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500 2686 full false AUDIOBOOK | The Team That Loves Mondays: How to Build a Culture of Energy, Engagement, and Extraordinary Results | by Andrew Biernat AUDIOBOOK | The Team That Loves Mondays: How to Build a Culture of Energy, Engagement, and Extraordinary Results | by Andrew Biernat [This is the unabridged audio for the book The Team That Loves Mondays by Andrew Biernat.]

The Cure for the Sunday Scaries.

Imagine a team that starts the week with energy, not exhaustion.

This book is your blueprint for transforming a burned‑out culture into one that thrives—without gimmicks or empty “engagement” campaigns.

You’ll learn how to:

  • Replace outdated performance management with real-time, energizing feedback that sparks accountability.
  • Skip the PIP when performance slips — deliver a JOLT instead.
  • Turn workplace friction into alignment and trust using The 10 Relationship X‑Factors.
  • Create a team dynamic that makes motivation contagious

Grounded in research and tested in the everyday realities of modern teams, The Team That Loves Mondays gives you what every growing company needs most: a culture that fuels results and restores joy at work.

Because when Mondays work, everything else does too.

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]]> [This is the unabridged audio for the book The Team That Loves Mondays by Andrew Biernat.]

The Cure for the Sunday Scaries.

Imagine a team that starts the week with energy, not exhaustion.

This book is your blueprint for transforming a burned‑out culture into one that thrives—without gimmicks or empty “engagement” campaigns.

You’ll learn how to:

  • Replace outdated performance management with real-time, energizing feedback that sparks accountability.
  • Skip the PIP when performance slips — deliver a JOLT instead.
  • Turn workplace friction into alignment and trust using The 10 Relationship X‑Factors.
  • Create a team dynamic that makes motivation contagious

Grounded in research and tested in the everyday realities of modern teams, The Team That Loves Mondays gives you what every growing company needs most: a culture that fuels results and restores joy at work.

Because when Mondays work, everything else does too.

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]]> Buzzsprout-18584612 Sat, 21 Feb 2026 12:00:00 -0500 10272 full false E7 | The Power of Storytelling in Leadership | Will Corbett on HR.Salon Podcast E7 | The Power of Storytelling in Leadership | Will Corbett on HR.Salon Podcast In this episode of HR Salon, host Andrew Biernat sits down with coach and talent development expert Will Corbett for an energizing conversation about how storytelling, connection, and curiosity transform how we lead and engage at work.

From the neuroscience behind employee engagement to why stories stick 22 times better than data, Will shows how leaders can create trust and alignment by sharing real, human stories — not just business plans. Together, they explore how connectedness fuels creativity, how great managers slow down to speed up results, and why every person is walking around with something valuable you don’t yet know.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • Why storytelling builds trust, empathy, and better leadership
  • How engagement rises when people feel connected to purpose
  • What great leaders do differently to stay “the right different”
  • Simple ways to bridge the gap between productivity and presence

A refreshingly human conversation about leadership that reminds us: better business begins with better stories.

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]]> In this episode of HR Salon, host Andrew Biernat sits down with coach and talent development expert Will Corbett for an energizing conversation about how storytelling, connection, and curiosity transform how we lead and engage at work.

From the neuroscience behind employee engagement to why stories stick 22 times better than data, Will shows how leaders can create trust and alignment by sharing real, human stories — not just business plans. Together, they explore how connectedness fuels creativity, how great managers slow down to speed up results, and why every person is walking around with something valuable you don’t yet know.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • Why storytelling builds trust, empathy, and better leadership
  • How engagement rises when people feel connected to purpose
  • What great leaders do differently to stay “the right different”
  • Simple ways to bridge the gap between productivity and presence

A refreshingly human conversation about leadership that reminds us: better business begins with better stories.

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]]> Buzzsprout-18402404 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500 2395 full false E6 | Breaking Up with Burnout Without Quitting Your Job | Elisha Meek on HR.Salon Podcast E6 | Breaking Up with Burnout Without Quitting Your Job | Elisha Meek on HR.Salon Podcast In this inspiring HR Salon conversation, host Andrew Biernat sits down with Elisha Meek, corporate leader, author, and burnout coach, to explore how to end your toxic relationship with work—without quitting your job.

Alicia shares her own three‑year battle with burnout, the moment that changed everything, and how a cupcake‑shop idea with her family became the spark that reignited her joy. Together, Andrew and Alicia unpack how passion projects, creative energy, and identity beyond your job can actually make you a better employee instead of a distracted one.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • Why burnout is less about overwork and more about emotional over‑investment
  • How pursuing a “weird thing” outside of work restores balance and fulfillment
  • Why creativity and purpose fuel better performance at work
  • A simple framework—brains, body, and soul—to revive motivation and take back control

Whether you’re burned out or simply bored out, this episode proves you don’t have to torch your career to find peace. You can keep the paycheck and reclaim your joy.

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]]> In this inspiring HR Salon conversation, host Andrew Biernat sits down with Elisha Meek, corporate leader, author, and burnout coach, to explore how to end your toxic relationship with work—without quitting your job.

Alicia shares her own three‑year battle with burnout, the moment that changed everything, and how a cupcake‑shop idea with her family became the spark that reignited her joy. Together, Andrew and Alicia unpack how passion projects, creative energy, and identity beyond your job can actually make you a better employee instead of a distracted one.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • Why burnout is less about overwork and more about emotional over‑investment
  • How pursuing a “weird thing” outside of work restores balance and fulfillment
  • Why creativity and purpose fuel better performance at work
  • A simple framework—brains, body, and soul—to revive motivation and take back control

Whether you’re burned out or simply bored out, this episode proves you don’t have to torch your career to find peace. You can keep the paycheck and reclaim your joy.

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]]> Buzzsprout-18402402 Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500 2914 full false E5 | Turning HR into a Company Growth Engine | Kevyn Rustici on HR.Salon Podcast E5 | Turning HR into a Company Growth Engine | Kevyn Rustici on HR.Salon Podcast In this episode of HR Salon, host Andrew Biernat sits down with Kevyn Rustici, COO of Boulter Industrial Contractors, to challenge one of HR’s oldest myths—that it’s a cost center. Kevin shares why he believes HR is actually a profit center, revealing how organizations that treat people as strategic assets, not overhead, outperform their peers.

Together, they explore:

  • How people analytics can predict performance and drive profitability.
  • Why HR teams must learn to speak the language of business to earn true influence.
  • The power of trust, communication, and feedback loops in building alignment.
  • How talent pipelines and transparent leadership can future‑proof your organization.

Whether you’re an HR leader, people manager, or executive, this discussion redefines what it means to connect human and financial performance — proving that culture and profit aren’t opposites, they’re partners.

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]]> In this episode of HR Salon, host Andrew Biernat sits down with Kevyn Rustici, COO of Boulter Industrial Contractors, to challenge one of HR’s oldest myths—that it’s a cost center. Kevin shares why he believes HR is actually a profit center, revealing how organizations that treat people as strategic assets, not overhead, outperform their peers.

Together, they explore:

  • How people analytics can predict performance and drive profitability.
  • Why HR teams must learn to speak the language of business to earn true influence.
  • The power of trust, communication, and feedback loops in building alignment.
  • How talent pipelines and transparent leadership can future‑proof your organization.

Whether you’re an HR leader, people manager, or executive, this discussion redefines what it means to connect human and financial performance — proving that culture and profit aren’t opposites, they’re partners.

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]]> Buzzsprout-18402399 Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500 2827 full false E4 | Trust but Verify: The New Rule of AI in HR | Laura Azzarella on HR.Salon Podcast E4 | Trust but Verify: The New Rule of AI in HR | Laura Azzarella on HR.Salon Podcast In this episode of HR Salon, Andrew welcomes Laura Azzarella, President of the Buffalo Niagara HR Association and a passionate advocate for the ethical and practical use of AI in HR. With over 15 years of experience implementing HR tech, Laura brings both excitement and caution to the conversation: how do we use these tools to empower people, not replace them?

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • Why AI can’t be trusted blindly—and how “trust but verify” should become standard HR policy.
  • How to use AI to amplify productivity, not automate away connection or confidentiality.
  • Why tomorrow’s best organizations will hire for soft skills like resilience, curiosity, and empathy—and build the technical skills later.

This episode dives into the delicate balance between innovation and ethics, showing why the future of HR isn’t about choosing between technology and humanity—it’s about making them work better together.

Check out her content on Substack: https://substack.com/@appliedhr

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]]> In this episode of HR Salon, Andrew welcomes Laura Azzarella, President of the Buffalo Niagara HR Association and a passionate advocate for the ethical and practical use of AI in HR. With over 15 years of experience implementing HR tech, Laura brings both excitement and caution to the conversation: how do we use these tools to empower people, not replace them?

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • Why AI can’t be trusted blindly—and how “trust but verify” should become standard HR policy.
  • How to use AI to amplify productivity, not automate away connection or confidentiality.
  • Why tomorrow’s best organizations will hire for soft skills like resilience, curiosity, and empathy—and build the technical skills later.

This episode dives into the delicate balance between innovation and ethics, showing why the future of HR isn’t about choosing between technology and humanity—it’s about making them work better together.

Check out her content on Substack: https://substack.com/@appliedhr

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]]> Buzzsprout-18402394 Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500 2703 full false E3 | Stop Waiting for the Unicorn | Alyssa Wrobel on HR.Salon Podcast E3 | Stop Waiting for the Unicorn | Alyssa Wrobel on HR.Salon Podcast In this episode of HR.Salon, Andrew sits down with Alyssa Wrobel, Recruiting and Onboarding Specialist at Quality Vision International, to unpack what it really takes to hire and retain great people in 2026. From navigating layoffs and shifting candidate priorities to mastering the art of consistent employer branding, Alyssa shares practical insights from the frontlines of recruiting in a market that’s equal parts cautious and competitive.

In this episode, you'll learn:

  • Why candidates crave growth and stability—and how to design roles that actually deliver both.
  • How to use hiring tools without losing your human judgment, and the one story that proves data is never the full picture.
  • The secret to standing out at job fairs and online: market your company like you’re recruiting future fans, not just employees.

As recruiters and HR teams adapt to a shrinking pipeline and changing workforce values, the winners will be those who stay creative, curious, and connected to what people truly want from work. It’s not just about filling roles—it’s about telling the right story, to the right people, at the right time.

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]]> In this episode of HR.Salon, Andrew sits down with Alyssa Wrobel, Recruiting and Onboarding Specialist at Quality Vision International, to unpack what it really takes to hire and retain great people in 2026. From navigating layoffs and shifting candidate priorities to mastering the art of consistent employer branding, Alyssa shares practical insights from the frontlines of recruiting in a market that’s equal parts cautious and competitive.

In this episode, you'll learn:

  • Why candidates crave growth and stability—and how to design roles that actually deliver both.
  • How to use hiring tools without losing your human judgment, and the one story that proves data is never the full picture.
  • The secret to standing out at job fairs and online: market your company like you’re recruiting future fans, not just employees.

As recruiters and HR teams adapt to a shrinking pipeline and changing workforce values, the winners will be those who stay creative, curious, and connected to what people truly want from work. It’s not just about filling roles—it’s about telling the right story, to the right people, at the right time.

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]]> Buzzsprout-18402383 Tue, 20 Jan 2026 09:00:00 -0500 2398 full false E2 | The Workforce Isn’t Shrinking—Our Imagination Is | Melanie Russo on HR.Salon Podcast E2 | The Workforce Isn’t Shrinking—Our Imagination Is | Melanie Russo on HR.Salon Podcast In this episode of HR.Salon, Andrew reconnects with Melanie Russo, Workforce Innovation Partner at the Greater Rochester Chamber, for a powerful conversation about how communities can build the workforce of tomorrow. They explore what it means to truly prepare for growth in the New York Smart I-Corridor—a new semiconductor tech hub linking Rochester, Buffalo, and Syracuse—and why collaboration, creativity, and compassion will define the next era of work.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • How public and private partnerships are reshaping workforce development to meet the demands of high-tech industries.
  • Why businesses must adapt their hiring and retention strategies for the next generation of workers—and how to start doing it now.
  • What it looks like when employers genuinely invest in their communities: from mentorship and education to addressing barriers like transportation, training, and poverty.

Melanie reminds us that workforce innovation is about people, not programs—and that success depends on shared effort and shared outcomes. Whether you’re an employer, educator, or community leader, this episode offers a thoughtful look at how collaboration can turn regional opportunity into lasting prosperity.

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]]> In this episode of HR.Salon, Andrew reconnects with Melanie Russo, Workforce Innovation Partner at the Greater Rochester Chamber, for a powerful conversation about how communities can build the workforce of tomorrow. They explore what it means to truly prepare for growth in the New York Smart I-Corridor—a new semiconductor tech hub linking Rochester, Buffalo, and Syracuse—and why collaboration, creativity, and compassion will define the next era of work.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • How public and private partnerships are reshaping workforce development to meet the demands of high-tech industries.
  • Why businesses must adapt their hiring and retention strategies for the next generation of workers—and how to start doing it now.
  • What it looks like when employers genuinely invest in their communities: from mentorship and education to addressing barriers like transportation, training, and poverty.

Melanie reminds us that workforce innovation is about people, not programs—and that success depends on shared effort and shared outcomes. Whether you’re an employer, educator, or community leader, this episode offers a thoughtful look at how collaboration can turn regional opportunity into lasting prosperity.

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]]> Buzzsprout-18402382 Tue, 20 Jan 2026 09:00:00 -0500 2792 full false E1 | Will AI Take My Job? | Matt Rouse on HR.Salon Podcast E1 | Will AI Take My Job? | Matt Rouse on HR.Salon Podcast In this episode of HR.Salon, Andrew sits down with author and marketing agency cofounder Matt Rouse, the mind behind Will AI Take My Job and its sequel. Together, they explore the accelerating tension between human expertise and automation, uncovering what the “AI arms race” means for HR leaders, employees, and the future of meaningful work. From job applicants using AI to beat hiring algorithms to companies reshaping entire workflows, this conversation blends realism, strategy, and hope.

In this episode, you'll learn:

  • How employees and companies alike are using AI—and why it’s becoming an “AI vs. AI” hiring game.
  • Why the smartest organizations aren’t replacing people with AI but partnering with it to gain a competitive edge.
  • What it really takes to stay employable in an AI-driven economy and how HR can lead the cultural shift.

As AI continues to reshape the world of work, one truth rings clear: the winners won’t be those who resist change, but those who learn to work with it. Tune in for a grounded, thought-provoking conversation that might just reframe how you—and your organization—approach technology and talent.

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]]> In this episode of HR.Salon, Andrew sits down with author and marketing agency cofounder Matt Rouse, the mind behind Will AI Take My Job and its sequel. Together, they explore the accelerating tension between human expertise and automation, uncovering what the “AI arms race” means for HR leaders, employees, and the future of meaningful work. From job applicants using AI to beat hiring algorithms to companies reshaping entire workflows, this conversation blends realism, strategy, and hope.

In this episode, you'll learn:

  • How employees and companies alike are using AI—and why it’s becoming an “AI vs. AI” hiring game.
  • Why the smartest organizations aren’t replacing people with AI but partnering with it to gain a competitive edge.
  • What it really takes to stay employable in an AI-driven economy and how HR can lead the cultural shift.

As AI continues to reshape the world of work, one truth rings clear: the winners won’t be those who resist change, but those who learn to work with it. Tune in for a grounded, thought-provoking conversation that might just reframe how you—and your organization—approach technology and talent.

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]]> Andrew Biernat Buzzsprout-18401974 Tue, 20 Jan 2026 09:00:00 -0500 3193 full false ABC Lunchbreak E6 - Strategies for Overcoming Fear | Andrew Biernat, Ben Albert, Brandon Eastman, and Christine Smith on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand Podcast ABC Lunchbreak E6 - Strategies for Overcoming Fear | Andrew Biernat, Ben Albert, Brandon Eastman, and Christine Smith on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand Podcast The Lunchbreak crew got down to business with a hot topic this week: FEAR.

There are so many ways that fear shows up in our lives and so many ways we can fight back against it.

Here's what Brandon Eastman, Christine Smith, Ben Albert and I cover:

1. What happens when fear gets to live "rent free"

2. How to use your posture to fight back against fear

3. Why hyper preparation and total procrastination are two sides of the same fear based coin

4. How to use flowcharts to fight fear

And so much more!!

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]]> The Lunchbreak crew got down to business with a hot topic this week: FEAR.

There are so many ways that fear shows up in our lives and so many ways we can fight back against it.

Here's what Brandon Eastman, Christine Smith, Ben Albert and I cover:

1. What happens when fear gets to live "rent free"

2. How to use your posture to fight back against fear

3. Why hyper preparation and total procrastination are two sides of the same fear based coin

4. How to use flowcharts to fight fear

And so much more!!

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]]> Buzzsprout-12552816 Thu, 06 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400 3651 full false He and his wife slept in a closet for two years to make his career dream a reality | Paul Angone on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand Podcast He and his wife slept in a closet for two years to make his career dream a reality | Paul Angone on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand Podcast When Paul Angone was 22, he pursued a dream of speaking and writing despite the odds, sacrificing comfort and security in order to escape the feeling of failing at life and inspiring others to do the same; exploring the compelling central conflict of investing his attention wisely.

You will learn:
1. How Paul Angone quit his job and became a successful author and keynote speaker.
2. The importance of sacrifice and taking risks in order to achieve one's dreams. 
3. Why you should probably start with a side hustle before you go "all in."
4. How to resist the allure of digital distractions and invest in meaningful relationships and pursuits.

Paul Angone is a father of four, keynote speaker, multi best-selling author, and entrepreneur. He is passionate about helping others overcome adversity and reach their personal growth goals.

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]]> When Paul Angone was 22, he pursued a dream of speaking and writing despite the odds, sacrificing comfort and security in order to escape the feeling of failing at life and inspiring others to do the same; exploring the compelling central conflict of investing his attention wisely.

You will learn:
1. How Paul Angone quit his job and became a successful author and keynote speaker.
2. The importance of sacrifice and taking risks in order to achieve one's dreams. 
3. Why you should probably start with a side hustle before you go "all in."
4. How to resist the allure of digital distractions and invest in meaningful relationships and pursuits.

Paul Angone is a father of four, keynote speaker, multi best-selling author, and entrepreneur. He is passionate about helping others overcome adversity and reach their personal growth goals.

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]]> Andrew Biernat Buzzsprout-12552777 Thu, 30 Mar 2023 20:00:00 -0400 2721 full false The high school do-over | Marvin Deitz on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand Podcast The high school do-over | Marvin Deitz on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand Podcast What if you could transform your life with the power to rewrite your past and unlock your inner superpowers? That's what Marvin Deitz proposes in his Young Adult Fictional story tackling the challenges of high school and the dream that most adults have: the opportunity to do it over again, with what we know now.

Marvin Deitz is an author, entrepreneur, and international adjunct professor of mystery. His book channels his lessons from an 18 year journey through self discovery and therapy. He's passionate about sharing his story to inspire and help others, particularly teens and young adults.

Here's what I cover with Marvin Deitz in this episode:

1. How therapy, a magical emblem, and a near-death experience can transform your life
 
2. The red flags of someone who hasn't done the work

3. How abstaining from alcohol can lead to improved mental, physical and spiritual health

Get Marvin's book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Modern-Day-Super-Hero-possess-power/dp/B09ZCYS65G

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]]> What if you could transform your life with the power to rewrite your past and unlock your inner superpowers? That's what Marvin Deitz proposes in his Young Adult Fictional story tackling the challenges of high school and the dream that most adults have: the opportunity to do it over again, with what we know now.

Marvin Deitz is an author, entrepreneur, and international adjunct professor of mystery. His book channels his lessons from an 18 year journey through self discovery and therapy. He's passionate about sharing his story to inspire and help others, particularly teens and young adults.

Here's what I cover with Marvin Deitz in this episode:

1. How therapy, a magical emblem, and a near-death experience can transform your life
 
2. The red flags of someone who hasn't done the work

3. How abstaining from alcohol can lead to improved mental, physical and spiritual health

Get Marvin's book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Modern-Day-Super-Hero-possess-power/dp/B09ZCYS65G

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]]> Andrew Biernat Buzzsprout-12404114 Thu, 09 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0500 2512 full false ABC Lunchbreak E5 - Fire Up the Energy Freight Train! | Andrew Biernat, Ben Albert, Brandon Eastman, and Christine Smith on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand Podcast ABC Lunchbreak E5 - Fire Up the Energy Freight Train! | Andrew Biernat, Ben Albert, Brandon Eastman, and Christine Smith on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand Podcast From energy vampires to energy amplifiers, the Lunchbreak ABC crew dive into what keeps their motor running - and what makes it stall out. In today's episode you'll learn:

1. How physical exertion can increase your energy

2. How intermittent fasting help to create more energy, and boost weight loss

3. Why you need to study your energy levels like a scientist to unlock your true potential

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]]> From energy vampires to energy amplifiers, the Lunchbreak ABC crew dive into what keeps their motor running - and what makes it stall out. In today's episode you'll learn:

1. How physical exertion can increase your energy

2. How intermittent fasting help to create more energy, and boost weight loss

3. Why you need to study your energy levels like a scientist to unlock your true potential

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]]> Buzzsprout-12322855 Thu, 02 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0500 3691 full false How a 9-Year-Old Girl Confronted Her Dad's Video Game Rage Quitting | Jerry Dugan on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand Podcast How a 9-Year-Old Girl Confronted Her Dad's Video Game Rage Quitting | Jerry Dugan on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand Podcast When Jerry Dugan, a man striving to be his best as a husband and father, challenges his introverted son and extroverted daughter to an unscripted and unedited podcast episode, they hilariously confront him with unexpected questions that force him to confront his own vulnerability and transformation.

You will learn:
1. How a podcast that started on a lark turn challenged Jerry to step up as a dad and husband.
2. How your kids can push you to be a better parent if you give them permission to speak into your life.
3. What you can do to honor your family and get the relaxing video game time that you crave.

Jerry Dugan is an author, podcaster and personal friend. He has been podcasting for 10 years and hosts the podcast Beyond the Rut, which encourages men to be the best husbands and fathers they can be. He also has a book coming out very soon! Be sure to subscribe to his show and grab a copy of his book when it comes out!

https://beyondtherut.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerrydugan/

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]]> When Jerry Dugan, a man striving to be his best as a husband and father, challenges his introverted son and extroverted daughter to an unscripted and unedited podcast episode, they hilariously confront him with unexpected questions that force him to confront his own vulnerability and transformation.

You will learn:
1. How a podcast that started on a lark turn challenged Jerry to step up as a dad and husband.
2. How your kids can push you to be a better parent if you give them permission to speak into your life.
3. What you can do to honor your family and get the relaxing video game time that you crave.

Jerry Dugan is an author, podcaster and personal friend. He has been podcasting for 10 years and hosts the podcast Beyond the Rut, which encourages men to be the best husbands and fathers they can be. He also has a book coming out very soon! Be sure to subscribe to his show and grab a copy of his book when it comes out!

https://beyondtherut.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerrydugan/

Support the show

]]> Andrew Biernat Buzzsprout-12309505 Thu, 23 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500 2728 full false Essential Skills for Success That No One Taught You | Mark Herschberg on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand Podcast Essential Skills for Success That No One Taught You | Mark Herschberg on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand Podcast In this podcast episode, MIT alum, Mark Herschberg, shares his journey of self-taught career success and how he learned to master the skills of leadership, communication, and negotiation to become a Chief Technology Officer and teach others to do the same, revealing the surprising power of the Career Success Accelerator.

Here's what Mark Herschberg and I cover:

1. Learn how to multiply your lifetime earnings by learning to negotiate and leverage interpersonal dynamics.

2. Discover the mental shifts, preparation techniques, and best alternatives to negotiate agreement (BATNA) to become a better negotiator.

3. STOP trying to sell people right off the bat, and do this instead.

Mark Herschberg is an MIT instructor, CTO, author, and speaker who has been teaching at MIT for over two decades. He has written a book and created an app to help people remember and retain what they learn.

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]]> In this podcast episode, MIT alum, Mark Herschberg, shares his journey of self-taught career success and how he learned to master the skills of leadership, communication, and negotiation to become a Chief Technology Officer and teach others to do the same, revealing the surprising power of the Career Success Accelerator.

Here's what Mark Herschberg and I cover:

1. Learn how to multiply your lifetime earnings by learning to negotiate and leverage interpersonal dynamics.

2. Discover the mental shifts, preparation techniques, and best alternatives to negotiate agreement (BATNA) to become a better negotiator.

3. STOP trying to sell people right off the bat, and do this instead.

Mark Herschberg is an MIT instructor, CTO, author, and speaker who has been teaching at MIT for over two decades. He has written a book and created an app to help people remember and retain what they learn.

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]]> Buzzsprout-12263172 Thu, 16 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500 2861 full false Discover Your Mind-Body Connection | Dr. Kris Belfry on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand Podcast Discover Your Mind-Body Connection | Dr. Kris Belfry on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand Podcast Struggling with chronic pain and emotional issues, Dr. Chris Belfry embarks on a journey to help others heal from the inside out, uncovering the hidden ironies of the healing process and inspiring others to be their own inner healer.

You will learn how to unlock the power of the mind-body connection to experience a healthier, wiser and more fulfilled life!

"Your help is within. And just think about it as a cut. When you cut your skin, you don't have to ask your body to heal it. It just naturally does it. And your body can do that inside." - Dr. Chris Belfry

Dr. Chris Belfry is a coach and teacher who helps awaken the healer within. He has dedicated his life to helping people understand and heal their physical and emotional traumas.

Chris Belfry was always driven to help people, even as a child. After a serious car accident, he felt an inner knowing that he was meant to help even more. He pursued an education in exercise science and learned about the power of the placebo effect. He then looked into chiropractic, learning several techniques and creating his own. Through asking why questions, he discovered the emotional aspect of healing, and that some people were holding onto traumas from their childhood. He now helps people understand how to be the inner healer, and how their thoughts and emotions can affect their body and overall health.

In this episode, you will learn the following:
1. Uncover the power of the mind to affect physical health and well-being
2. Explore the connection between trauma and chronic physical issues
3. Discover how to tap into the body's natural healing abilities.

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]]> Struggling with chronic pain and emotional issues, Dr. Chris Belfry embarks on a journey to help others heal from the inside out, uncovering the hidden ironies of the healing process and inspiring others to be their own inner healer.

You will learn how to unlock the power of the mind-body connection to experience a healthier, wiser and more fulfilled life!

"Your help is within. And just think about it as a cut. When you cut your skin, you don't have to ask your body to heal it. It just naturally does it. And your body can do that inside." - Dr. Chris Belfry

Dr. Chris Belfry is a coach and teacher who helps awaken the healer within. He has dedicated his life to helping people understand and heal their physical and emotional traumas.

Chris Belfry was always driven to help people, even as a child. After a serious car accident, he felt an inner knowing that he was meant to help even more. He pursued an education in exercise science and learned about the power of the placebo effect. He then looked into chiropractic, learning several techniques and creating his own. Through asking why questions, he discovered the emotional aspect of healing, and that some people were holding onto traumas from their childhood. He now helps people understand how to be the inner healer, and how their thoughts and emotions can affect their body and overall health.

In this episode, you will learn the following:
1. Uncover the power of the mind to affect physical health and well-being
2. Explore the connection between trauma and chronic physical issues
3. Discover how to tap into the body's natural healing abilities.

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]]> Andrew Biernat Buzzsprout-12223245 Thu, 09 Feb 2023 22:00:00 -0500 3198 full false ABC Lunchbreak E4 - Differentiate Yourself This Year | Andrew Biernat, Ben Albert, Brandon Eastman, and Christine Smith on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand Podcast ABC Lunchbreak E4 - Differentiate Yourself This Year | Andrew Biernat, Ben Albert, Brandon Eastman, and Christine Smith on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand Podcast Support the show

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]]> Andrew Biernat Buzzsprout-12167161 Thu, 02 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500 4242 full false He committed to his own podcast in this episode | Ernie Harker on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand Podcast He committed to his own podcast in this episode | Ernie Harker on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand Podcast Support the show

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]]> Buzzsprout-11090332 Tue, 31 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500 3690 full false Spending his teenage years in a hospital bed trained him to be one of the world's best podcasters | Justin Schenk on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand Podcast Spending his teenage years in a hospital bed trained him to be one of the world's best podcasters | Justin Schenk on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand Podcast At age twelve, the same year his pitching lost his team the opportunity at the world series, Justin Schenk's hip shattered into five pieces.

Soon after, his other hip needed surgery. 

Over the next four years he was in and out of hospitals for surgeries spending half that time on crutches or in a wheelchair. 

Those years sucked. But they were the training ground that would ultimately turn Justin into the man he is today. He learned how to deal with adversity, how to ask the right questions, and how to adjust when things get rough.

He parleyed that adversity into a career as an entrepreneur and podcaster. He started the Growth Now Movement podcast in 2016 and has since gone on to interview Ed Mylett, Joel Marion, Sarah Centrella, Andy Frisella and more huge names. 

We talk about his new role as a fiancé, what it's like to be a bonus dad, and so much more!

Check out Justin's show: https://growthnowmovement.com/podcast/

Connect with Justin on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jtschenck

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]]> At age twelve, the same year his pitching lost his team the opportunity at the world series, Justin Schenk's hip shattered into five pieces.

Soon after, his other hip needed surgery. 

Over the next four years he was in and out of hospitals for surgeries spending half that time on crutches or in a wheelchair. 

Those years sucked. But they were the training ground that would ultimately turn Justin into the man he is today. He learned how to deal with adversity, how to ask the right questions, and how to adjust when things get rough.

He parleyed that adversity into a career as an entrepreneur and podcaster. He started the Growth Now Movement podcast in 2016 and has since gone on to interview Ed Mylett, Joel Marion, Sarah Centrella, Andy Frisella and more huge names. 

We talk about his new role as a fiancé, what it's like to be a bonus dad, and so much more!

Check out Justin's show: https://growthnowmovement.com/podcast/

Connect with Justin on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jtschenck

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]]> Buzzsprout-12073881 Thu, 19 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500 2878 full false After his body refused to work, he spent the next six months rebuilding his life | Jim Hetherington on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand Podcast After his body refused to work, he spent the next six months rebuilding his life | Jim Hetherington on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand Podcast Support the show

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]]> Buzzsprout-12026902 Thu, 12 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500 2926 full false The insidious nature of invisible problems and how they impact your health | Mark Dulaney "The Health Millionaire" on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand Podcast The insidious nature of invisible problems and how they impact your health | Mark Dulaney "The Health Millionaire" on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand Podcast Invisible problems are hard to shake.

It's not that they are impossible to fix.

It's that you don't acknowledge they are there.

It's one thing to try 1,000,000 diets and fail. It's another thing to not realize you need to eat better.

Mark Dulaney, The Health Millionaire, shares boatloads of insight into human behavior and the reasons why we're stuck in our health. 

Tune in to find out how to root out invisible problems and the perspective you need to succeed on your New Years resolutions.

Connect with Mark on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markdulaney/

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]]> Invisible problems are hard to shake.

It's not that they are impossible to fix.

It's that you don't acknowledge they are there.

It's one thing to try 1,000,000 diets and fail. It's another thing to not realize you need to eat better.

Mark Dulaney, The Health Millionaire, shares boatloads of insight into human behavior and the reasons why we're stuck in our health. 

Tune in to find out how to root out invisible problems and the perspective you need to succeed on your New Years resolutions.

Connect with Mark on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markdulaney/

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]]> Andrew Biernat Buzzsprout-11981980 Thu, 05 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500 2916 full false ABC Lunchbreak E3 - Grow Your Business with the Magic of Collaborative Connections | Andrew Biernat, Ben Albert, Brandon Eastman, and Christine Smith on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand Podcast ABC Lunchbreak E3 - Grow Your Business with the Magic of Collaborative Connections | Andrew Biernat, Ben Albert, Brandon Eastman, and Christine Smith on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand Podcast One horse alone can pull 8000 pounds.

Two horses pulling together can pull 24000 pounds.

If two horses are trained together as a team they can pull up to 32000 pounds.

Collaboration is the key to pulling more together. 

In this episode of ABC Lunchbreak Andrew, Ben, Brandon, and Christine talk about how you can grow your business with the magic of collaborative connections.

One of the tricky topics we'll dove into was how do you know how much each person needs to be pulling when it comes to a collaborative project?

In college there tended to be four types of group members: those that were gunning for an A+ and carried the team, those that showed up and played a bit part, those that showed up to the first few meetings and didn't really add much, and that one guy that was assigned to your group and only showed up at the end to sign his name. 

In work and business it can be similar. Trust, equity, and conflict are critical to drawing out each team members best work when it comes to a group effort. Each team members best effort doesn't always mean equal effort, which is where things start to get sticky!

Tune in to this episode to hear more about this topic and many more!

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]]> One horse alone can pull 8000 pounds.

Two horses pulling together can pull 24000 pounds.

If two horses are trained together as a team they can pull up to 32000 pounds.

Collaboration is the key to pulling more together. 

In this episode of ABC Lunchbreak Andrew, Ben, Brandon, and Christine talk about how you can grow your business with the magic of collaborative connections.

One of the tricky topics we'll dove into was how do you know how much each person needs to be pulling when it comes to a collaborative project?

In college there tended to be four types of group members: those that were gunning for an A+ and carried the team, those that showed up and played a bit part, those that showed up to the first few meetings and didn't really add much, and that one guy that was assigned to your group and only showed up at the end to sign his name. 

In work and business it can be similar. Trust, equity, and conflict are critical to drawing out each team members best work when it comes to a group effort. Each team members best effort doesn't always mean equal effort, which is where things start to get sticky!

Tune in to this episode to hear more about this topic and many more!

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]]> Andrew Biernat Buzzsprout-11915033 Thu, 22 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500 3889 full false The subtle art of monetizing destruction | Steven Shortino on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand Podcast The subtle art of monetizing destruction | Steven Shortino on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand Podcast Have you ever been so frustrated that you wanted to break something?

Perhaps you've always wondered what would happen if you took a sledgehammer to a mirror.

Or threw a TV against a wall.

In my teenage years I had plenty of opportunities to learn how to fix damage to drywall because I couldn't control my emotions.

Now, there's a solution out there that can help reduce stress, create a group experience, and just have some plain ol' fun.

Steven Shortino, owner of iSMASH, a rage room and entertainment facility, has taken his business from one location to multiple and has opened up franchising opportunities for others who want to bring the rage room concept to their hometown.

What's a rage room you ask? "A room where people can vent their anger by destroying objects."

Anger isn't the only reason people show up, though.

Find out who uses rage rooms, how Steven turned his business into a franchise, and how he got the wild idea to get into the industry in the first place.

Connect with Steven on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-shortino-41183818b/

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]]> Have you ever been so frustrated that you wanted to break something?

Perhaps you've always wondered what would happen if you took a sledgehammer to a mirror.

Or threw a TV against a wall.

In my teenage years I had plenty of opportunities to learn how to fix damage to drywall because I couldn't control my emotions.

Now, there's a solution out there that can help reduce stress, create a group experience, and just have some plain ol' fun.

Steven Shortino, owner of iSMASH, a rage room and entertainment facility, has taken his business from one location to multiple and has opened up franchising opportunities for others who want to bring the rage room concept to their hometown.

What's a rage room you ask? "A room where people can vent their anger by destroying objects."

Anger isn't the only reason people show up, though.

Find out who uses rage rooms, how Steven turned his business into a franchise, and how he got the wild idea to get into the industry in the first place.

Connect with Steven on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-shortino-41183818b/

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]]> Buzzsprout-11875453 Thu, 15 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500 3006 full false The top influencer tip we can learn from the Kardashians | Alex Sunshine on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand Podcast The top influencer tip we can learn from the Kardashians | Alex Sunshine on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand Podcast The secret to success as an influencer relies solely on your ability to afford plastic surgery. There's no other way to make it in this day and age.

Just kidding! 

In today's show Alex Sunshine, a marketer that focuses on working with influencers to sell and market products, shares the top takeaway that we can glean from the most successful influencers in the game: the Kardashians. 

Yes we can get a butt lift, tummy tuck, and date/marry wildly crazy celebrities to increase our fame and notoriety. But that's not the only way to influence people online.

What the Kardashians leveraged and utilized better than anyone was this: they allowed people into their lives and people got to know them.

That's it.

Even if your only goal in using marketing and social media is to build your business or stay connected with friends/loved ones this lesson can still be applied.

Make sure you're letting people see the real you. Invite people in. And give them front seats to the $^&% show once in awhile.

Connect with Alex on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-sunshine-5b63b48b/

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]]> The secret to success as an influencer relies solely on your ability to afford plastic surgery. There's no other way to make it in this day and age.

Just kidding! 

In today's show Alex Sunshine, a marketer that focuses on working with influencers to sell and market products, shares the top takeaway that we can glean from the most successful influencers in the game: the Kardashians. 

Yes we can get a butt lift, tummy tuck, and date/marry wildly crazy celebrities to increase our fame and notoriety. But that's not the only way to influence people online.

What the Kardashians leveraged and utilized better than anyone was this: they allowed people into their lives and people got to know them.

That's it.

Even if your only goal in using marketing and social media is to build your business or stay connected with friends/loved ones this lesson can still be applied.

Make sure you're letting people see the real you. Invite people in. And give them front seats to the $^&% show once in awhile.

Connect with Alex on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-sunshine-5b63b48b/

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]]> Andrew Biernat Buzzsprout-11793691 Thu, 01 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500 3315 full false His fake transformation photos went viral | Luke DePron on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand Podcast His fake transformation photos went viral | Luke DePron on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand Podcast Years ago Luke DePron, a Weight Loss and Transformation Coach, took transformation photos of himself for a Huffington Post article. Since then, supplement companies have stolen and recycled his photos as "proof" of their product.

But there's one itsy bitsy little problem: the photos were fake!

For the article, Luke took a photo of himself looking scruffy, sad, and out of shape. Three hours later after hitting the gym and getting ready for some glam shots, he took his "after" photos.

The point of the article was to show how easy it is to use fake transformations and testimonials to sell products.

To this day he still kindly lets companies know not to use his photos!

Luke and I had a blast nerding out about fitness, weight loss myths, and so much more!

Check out Luke on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/luke-depron-weight-loss-performance-coach-0755a238/

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]]> Years ago Luke DePron, a Weight Loss and Transformation Coach, took transformation photos of himself for a Huffington Post article. Since then, supplement companies have stolen and recycled his photos as "proof" of their product.

But there's one itsy bitsy little problem: the photos were fake!

For the article, Luke took a photo of himself looking scruffy, sad, and out of shape. Three hours later after hitting the gym and getting ready for some glam shots, he took his "after" photos.

The point of the article was to show how easy it is to use fake transformations and testimonials to sell products.

To this day he still kindly lets companies know not to use his photos!

Luke and I had a blast nerding out about fitness, weight loss myths, and so much more!

Check out Luke on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/luke-depron-weight-loss-performance-coach-0755a238/

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]]> Buzzsprout-11351691 Thu, 24 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500 2990 full false ABC Lunchbreak E2 - Bravery and Balance in Your Business | Andrew Biernat, Ben Albert, Brandon Eastman, and Christine Smith on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand Podcast ABC Lunchbreak E2 - Bravery and Balance in Your Business | Andrew Biernat, Ben Albert, Brandon Eastman, and Christine Smith on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand Podcast Balance in your life is an overhyped myth.

If you're chasing perfect balance, you've found the fast track to the hamster wheel of disappointment. You'll be working on that mission the rest of your life.

If, however, you're looking for more work life harmony, you'll find it when you pay attention to your investments. When I say investments, I'm talking about time, money, relationship capital etc. All those things that continually put effort into and have the opportunity to grow and thrive over time.

If you're choosing to invest heavily in a business venture, and neglect to invest in family, health, your spiritual life, and your finances, you may wake up one day to find many of those areas bankrupt.

Choosing a timeframe of intense investment in certain areas might be a better strategy.

If you're launching a business, taking some of your time you may have allocated towards family might be a smart play in the short term. But when that sacrifice becomes medium term and then long term, you'll see the effects of a poor investment strategy.

Tune in this week as Brandon Eastman, Ben Albert, Christine Smith and I dive into Bravery and Balance in Your Business!

Connect with us so you can vote on what you want to hear about next!

Andrew Biernat

Ben Albert

Brandon Eastman

Christine Smith

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]]> Balance in your life is an overhyped myth.

If you're chasing perfect balance, you've found the fast track to the hamster wheel of disappointment. You'll be working on that mission the rest of your life.

If, however, you're looking for more work life harmony, you'll find it when you pay attention to your investments. When I say investments, I'm talking about time, money, relationship capital etc. All those things that continually put effort into and have the opportunity to grow and thrive over time.

If you're choosing to invest heavily in a business venture, and neglect to invest in family, health, your spiritual life, and your finances, you may wake up one day to find many of those areas bankrupt.

Choosing a timeframe of intense investment in certain areas might be a better strategy.

If you're launching a business, taking some of your time you may have allocated towards family might be a smart play in the short term. But when that sacrifice becomes medium term and then long term, you'll see the effects of a poor investment strategy.

Tune in this week as Brandon Eastman, Ben Albert, Christine Smith and I dive into Bravery and Balance in Your Business!

Connect with us so you can vote on what you want to hear about next!

Andrew Biernat

Ben Albert

Brandon Eastman

Christine Smith

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]]> Andrew Biernat Buzzsprout-11713342 Thu, 17 Nov 2022 08:00:00 -0500 3741 full false Purely professional on LinkedIn is DEAD | Deanna Russo on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand Podcast Purely professional on LinkedIn is DEAD | Deanna Russo on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand Podcast Your profile, interactions, and posts all contribute to your personal brand on social media. 

The age of personified brands is ending. We are firmly in the personal branding golden era. 

An age where internet nobody's can earn six figures online by taking selfies on vacation. A time where capturing peoples attention can directly equate to dollars in your pocket. 

Deanna Russo joins the show today to share how you can improve your reach, grow your following, and concentrate your impact on LinkedIn.

Check her out on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deannarusso1/

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]]> Your profile, interactions, and posts all contribute to your personal brand on social media. 

The age of personified brands is ending. We are firmly in the personal branding golden era. 

An age where internet nobody's can earn six figures online by taking selfies on vacation. A time where capturing peoples attention can directly equate to dollars in your pocket. 

Deanna Russo joins the show today to share how you can improve your reach, grow your following, and concentrate your impact on LinkedIn.

Check her out on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deannarusso1/

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]]> Buzzsprout-11336558 Thu, 10 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500 3015 full false Lead with knees and elbows when setting boundaries | Mark Silverman on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand Podcast Lead with knees and elbows when setting boundaries | Mark Silverman on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand Podcast Mark Silverman has the classic "rag to riches" story. Going from alcohol and substance abuse to homelessness to mansion and sports car and all the trappings of success.

His perspective has given him a wealth of knowledge and wisdom to share.

When we got on the subject of boundaries and relating with those around us, Mark shared some profound insights. We dove into the stages of boundary setting starting from the harsh oversetting to the humble and timid apologies and finally ending up setting boundaries with your knees and elbows. Those knees and elbows allow you to create space. You can be unapologetically you.

We talked about the consequences of doing that.

When Mark used to enter a room he was everyone's friend. He was a chameleon, shifting himself to reflect back wheat each person needed. He was eminently likeable.

When he started speaking his mind and sharing his real thoughts and setting appropriate boundaries, he was shocked to discover not everyone wanted to be his friend. He got in more verbal scuffles. And many people walked away hurt or offended.

Months or years later, many of those same people came back to say that he told them exactly what they needed to hear, even if it was offensive.

We unpack addiction, what it takes to be a great coach, and so much more!

Check out Mark's website: https://www.markjsilverman.com/

And his LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark22102/

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]]> Mark Silverman has the classic "rag to riches" story. Going from alcohol and substance abuse to homelessness to mansion and sports car and all the trappings of success.

His perspective has given him a wealth of knowledge and wisdom to share.

When we got on the subject of boundaries and relating with those around us, Mark shared some profound insights. We dove into the stages of boundary setting starting from the harsh oversetting to the humble and timid apologies and finally ending up setting boundaries with your knees and elbows. Those knees and elbows allow you to create space. You can be unapologetically you.

We talked about the consequences of doing that.

When Mark used to enter a room he was everyone's friend. He was a chameleon, shifting himself to reflect back wheat each person needed. He was eminently likeable.

When he started speaking his mind and sharing his real thoughts and setting appropriate boundaries, he was shocked to discover not everyone wanted to be his friend. He got in more verbal scuffles. And many people walked away hurt or offended.

Months or years later, many of those same people came back to say that he told them exactly what they needed to hear, even if it was offensive.

We unpack addiction, what it takes to be a great coach, and so much more!

Check out Mark's website: https://www.markjsilverman.com/

And his LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark22102/

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]]> Buzzsprout-11309967 Thu, 03 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0400 3133 full false The ultimate habit of highly productive thought leaders | Jose Escobar on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand Podcast The ultimate habit of highly productive thought leaders | Jose Escobar on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand Podcast Have you ever wondered why certain people go beyond just being successful?

It seems like they have a "golden touch" where things just seem to work out.

They still make mistakes, but those mistakes somehow magically lead them to their next success.

They write a book every year. They have massively successful businesses while somehow maintaining a healthy personal life at the same time. And it seems like they can always quote a groundbreaking study or two in casual conversation.

These types of people aren't one of a kind. There are many out there.

And Jose Escobar shared a habit that many of them practice.

The habit revolves around your commonplace books, a method of archiving knowledge that gained popularity in the renaissance era.

By saving your knowledge you are protecting against the greatest of all human challenges: our limited memory. You can begin collecting statistics, poems, articles, insights, and studies that you can collate and use later to write your own book, create an article, or use in a speech or workshop.

Listen in as Jose describes this masterful habit and so much more!

Make sure you connect with Jose on Facebook and ask about his amazing Mastermind community! https://www.facebook.com/jaesco25


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]]> Have you ever wondered why certain people go beyond just being successful?

It seems like they have a "golden touch" where things just seem to work out.

They still make mistakes, but those mistakes somehow magically lead them to their next success.

They write a book every year. They have massively successful businesses while somehow maintaining a healthy personal life at the same time. And it seems like they can always quote a groundbreaking study or two in casual conversation.

These types of people aren't one of a kind. There are many out there.

And Jose Escobar shared a habit that many of them practice.

The habit revolves around your commonplace books, a method of archiving knowledge that gained popularity in the renaissance era.

By saving your knowledge you are protecting against the greatest of all human challenges: our limited memory. You can begin collecting statistics, poems, articles, insights, and studies that you can collate and use later to write your own book, create an article, or use in a speech or workshop.

Listen in as Jose describes this masterful habit and so much more!

Make sure you connect with Jose on Facebook and ask about his amazing Mastermind community! https://www.facebook.com/jaesco25


Support the show

]]> Buzzsprout-11304298 Thu, 27 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400 3134 full false ABC Lunchbreak E1 - Authentically Amplify Your Brand | Andrew Biernat, Ben Albert, Brandon Eastman, and Christine Smith on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand Podcast ABC Lunchbreak E1 - Authentically Amplify Your Brand | Andrew Biernat, Ben Albert, Brandon Eastman, and Christine Smith on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand Podcast Welcome to a new segment of the show!

After Ben, Christine and I recorded this episode we knew we needed to do more consistent collaborations. We brought in our mutual friend Brandon and it's been a blast creating and exploring ideas and concepts together. We named it ABC Lunchbreak because of our initials Andrew, Ben, Brandon, and Christine, and because we record it live during a lunch hour on LinkedIn.

We've leaned into the ABC portion of it because we crowdsource what the next topic is going to be by going through the alphabet, picking a few concepts, and letting our audiences vote on what they want us to talk about.

Our first episode is going through the letter "A" and our most requested topics were centered around Authenticity and Amplifying Your Brand.

Hop in and enjoy the show!

Connect with us so you can vote on what you want to hear about next!

Andrew Biernat

Ben Albert

Brandon Eastman

Christine Smith


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]]> Welcome to a new segment of the show!

After Ben, Christine and I recorded this episode we knew we needed to do more consistent collaborations. We brought in our mutual friend Brandon and it's been a blast creating and exploring ideas and concepts together. We named it ABC Lunchbreak because of our initials Andrew, Ben, Brandon, and Christine, and because we record it live during a lunch hour on LinkedIn.

We've leaned into the ABC portion of it because we crowdsource what the next topic is going to be by going through the alphabet, picking a few concepts, and letting our audiences vote on what they want us to talk about.

Our first episode is going through the letter "A" and our most requested topics were centered around Authenticity and Amplifying Your Brand.

Hop in and enjoy the show!

Connect with us so you can vote on what you want to hear about next!

Andrew Biernat

Ben Albert

Brandon Eastman

Christine Smith


Support the show

]]> Andrew Biernat Buzzsprout-11533600 Thu, 20 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400 3697 full false It's time to write your book, here's how | Chandler Bolt on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand Podcast It's time to write your book, here's how | Chandler Bolt on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand Podcast Most people want to write a book. Only 3% of the people that set out to do it ever finish.

With the ability to self-publish comes the opportunity to remove the gatekeeper.

There is no longer anyone but you standing in the way of getting your wisdom, your story, or your method into people's hands.

It's incredibly exciting. And it's also one of the most daunting challenges someone can undertake.

Chandler Bolt, author of the book Published. (and six others!) believes that publishing your book will change your life. 

It's changed his life and he's helped over 7,000 people publish their books through his business, Self-Publishing School. And he's helped thousands more (myself included) publish their books by following the blueprint laid out in Published.

Come along for the ride on this episode as Chandler shares practical tips for working on your book and some great strategic choices you can make to ensure it gets DONE!

Connect with Chandler on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chandlerbolt/

Listen to his podcast: https://self-publishingschool.com/podcast/

Get the book: https://www.amazon.com/Published-Proven-Blank-Published-Author/dp/1539412334

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]]> Most people want to write a book. Only 3% of the people that set out to do it ever finish.

With the ability to self-publish comes the opportunity to remove the gatekeeper.

There is no longer anyone but you standing in the way of getting your wisdom, your story, or your method into people's hands.

It's incredibly exciting. And it's also one of the most daunting challenges someone can undertake.

Chandler Bolt, author of the book Published. (and six others!) believes that publishing your book will change your life. 

It's changed his life and he's helped over 7,000 people publish their books through his business, Self-Publishing School. And he's helped thousands more (myself included) publish their books by following the blueprint laid out in Published.

Come along for the ride on this episode as Chandler shares practical tips for working on your book and some great strategic choices you can make to ensure it gets DONE!

Connect with Chandler on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chandlerbolt/

Listen to his podcast: https://self-publishingschool.com/podcast/

Get the book: https://www.amazon.com/Published-Proven-Blank-Published-Author/dp/1539412334

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]]> Buzzsprout-11304315 Wed, 12 Oct 2022 22:00:00 -0400 1950 full false The crucial factor that helps cities thrive | Matt Horn on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand Podcast The crucial factor that helps cities thrive | Matt Horn on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand Podcast What makes a city or town thrive? 

What makes them feel like they are stagnant?

Matt Horn, through his extensive experience working the ground between businesses and municipalities shared some mind blowing insights into the planning, work, and execution of building villages, towns, and cities that grow and thrive.

The core piece of a thriving community is the sense of place. It needs to be attractive, offer the right amenities, have opportunities for shopping as well as entertainment and provide for the needs and aspirational desires of the people that live there. If a community and grow a strong sense of place, it will attract people that want to be there. 

With the place lined up, and the people joining and staying, businesses follow suit.

Businesses want to establish themselves in communities that have that sense of place because it means their people are more likely to stay and thrive.

There's one crucial thing that you can do if you want your community to be more attractive to people and to businesses. Tune in to find out what!

Connect with Matt: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hornmd/

Listen to his show: https://mrbgroup.com/category/resource/podcast/

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]]> What makes a city or town thrive? 

What makes them feel like they are stagnant?

Matt Horn, through his extensive experience working the ground between businesses and municipalities shared some mind blowing insights into the planning, work, and execution of building villages, towns, and cities that grow and thrive.

The core piece of a thriving community is the sense of place. It needs to be attractive, offer the right amenities, have opportunities for shopping as well as entertainment and provide for the needs and aspirational desires of the people that live there. If a community and grow a strong sense of place, it will attract people that want to be there. 

With the place lined up, and the people joining and staying, businesses follow suit.

Businesses want to establish themselves in communities that have that sense of place because it means their people are more likely to stay and thrive.

There's one crucial thing that you can do if you want your community to be more attractive to people and to businesses. Tune in to find out what!

Connect with Matt: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hornmd/

Listen to his show: https://mrbgroup.com/category/resource/podcast/

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]]> Buzzsprout-11304356 Thu, 06 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400 3064 full false If you're unable to share your story, the people around you aren't your tribe | Kyle Palmer on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand Podcast If you're unable to share your story, the people around you aren't your tribe | Kyle Palmer on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand Podcast Sharing is hard.

One thing Kyle Palmer and I have in common is that we're willing to open up about our stories and past challenges. Doing that helps us process and it also helps other people come along for the ride.

Some people are not meant to come on that ride.

Have you ever been ridiculed, belittled, or shamed for the struggles that you're experiencing?

Comments as simple as "XYZ person has it so much harder, count your blessings," can derail and stifle your ability to connect with those around you and process the challenges you face.

If you are unable to share your story, the people that surround you aren't your tribe.

We talk about this and so much more in today's episode!

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]]> Sharing is hard.

One thing Kyle Palmer and I have in common is that we're willing to open up about our stories and past challenges. Doing that helps us process and it also helps other people come along for the ride.

Some people are not meant to come on that ride.

Have you ever been ridiculed, belittled, or shamed for the struggles that you're experiencing?

Comments as simple as "XYZ person has it so much harder, count your blessings," can derail and stifle your ability to connect with those around you and process the challenges you face.

If you are unable to share your story, the people that surround you aren't your tribe.

We talk about this and so much more in today's episode!

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]]> Buzzsprout-11304312 Thu, 29 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400 3045 full false At 16 she left home and moved across the continent to start her career | Anna Grabow on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand Podcast At 16 she left home and moved across the continent to start her career | Anna Grabow on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand Podcast Anna Grabow left home at age 16 to pursue a career in ballet.

She's done battle with an eating disorder, helped deliver a baby as an EMT, and spent a lot of time struggling to find her own purpose.

Through each experience she learned more about herself.

She's now dedicated her life to helping and serving others.

We pulled apart the nuance of finding purpose and how to better enjoy the journey of personal discovery.

We also talked about:

-Why the way you talk to yourself determines the narrative you live out

-How to harness your subconscious to build yourself up

-How to get better at being vulnerable

-A great technique for creating healthy boundaries and expectations with the important people in your life

Connect with Anna on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-grabow-171351215/

Check out her podcast, The Premise of Purpose: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-premise-of-purpose/id1616763945

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]]> Anna Grabow left home at age 16 to pursue a career in ballet.

She's done battle with an eating disorder, helped deliver a baby as an EMT, and spent a lot of time struggling to find her own purpose.

Through each experience she learned more about herself.

She's now dedicated her life to helping and serving others.

We pulled apart the nuance of finding purpose and how to better enjoy the journey of personal discovery.

We also talked about:

-Why the way you talk to yourself determines the narrative you live out

-How to harness your subconscious to build yourself up

-How to get better at being vulnerable

-A great technique for creating healthy boundaries and expectations with the important people in your life

Connect with Anna on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-grabow-171351215/

Check out her podcast, The Premise of Purpose: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-premise-of-purpose/id1616763945

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]]> Buzzsprout-11304378 Thu, 22 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400 2847 full false Stop betting on people if they don't bet on you | Christine Smith and Ben Albert on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand Podcast Stop betting on people if they don't bet on you | Christine Smith and Ben Albert on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand Podcast Imagine putting your chips on people. You only have so many resources (chips) to invest - time, money, opportunity, relationship, etc.

What if you put a chip on everyone you feel like you're in alignment with?

You take the first step, take the lead in that relationship, and if they start putting chips back on you, then you can continue to invest and mutually build each other up.

You get to gamble on those you meet, and sometimes you'll win big.

But you have to be willing to make the investment first.

We had so much fun collaborating on this episode we decided to make it a regular thing. We're launching AB²C Lunchbreak as a way to explore ideas

On this episode we also talked about:

-The conscious decisions they've made about their personal brands

-What to say yes to, and how to get better at saying no

-Why alignment is so crucial for getting your business and personal life to play well together

-Our individual networking philosophies

-Why givers are the most successful AND least successful people that you know

-How to use time, effort, and communication as a litmus test for vetting your networking partners

Connect with Christine on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinesmith34/

Connect with Ben on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/balbertmarketing/

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]]> Imagine putting your chips on people. You only have so many resources (chips) to invest - time, money, opportunity, relationship, etc.

What if you put a chip on everyone you feel like you're in alignment with?

You take the first step, take the lead in that relationship, and if they start putting chips back on you, then you can continue to invest and mutually build each other up.

You get to gamble on those you meet, and sometimes you'll win big.

But you have to be willing to make the investment first.

We had so much fun collaborating on this episode we decided to make it a regular thing. We're launching AB²C Lunchbreak as a way to explore ideas

On this episode we also talked about:

-The conscious decisions they've made about their personal brands

-What to say yes to, and how to get better at saying no

-Why alignment is so crucial for getting your business and personal life to play well together

-Our individual networking philosophies

-Why givers are the most successful AND least successful people that you know

-How to use time, effort, and communication as a litmus test for vetting your networking partners

Connect with Christine on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinesmith34/

Connect with Ben on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/balbertmarketing/

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]]> Buzzsprout-11277316 Tue, 20 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400 3110 full false In his first business, his mentor stole a client | Anthony Pitti on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand Podcast In his first business, his mentor stole a client | Anthony Pitti on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand Podcast Anthony Pitti started his career in marketing, eventually launching his own agency. He was fortunate to have the guidance of a mentor who helped him immensely.

Until he stole a client.

We talk about the heartbreak of betrayal, how to cope, and much more.

Now a financial advisor, Pitti takes many of the lessons learned from previous clients and businesses to focus in on relationships and client experience.

In this episode we also cover:

-Working with family (and disagreement on last name pronunciation)

-What works with personal branding (and what doesn't)

-Be a solution provider, but not your own solution (most of the time)

-Some of our favorite podcasts/books and why they stand out for us

And so much more!

Connect with Anthony on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonypitti/

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]]> Anthony Pitti started his career in marketing, eventually launching his own agency. He was fortunate to have the guidance of a mentor who helped him immensely.

Until he stole a client.

We talk about the heartbreak of betrayal, how to cope, and much more.

Now a financial advisor, Pitti takes many of the lessons learned from previous clients and businesses to focus in on relationships and client experience.

In this episode we also cover:

-Working with family (and disagreement on last name pronunciation)

-What works with personal branding (and what doesn't)

-Be a solution provider, but not your own solution (most of the time)

-Some of our favorite podcasts/books and why they stand out for us

And so much more!

Connect with Anthony on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonypitti/

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]]> Buzzsprout-11304322 Thu, 15 Sep 2022 07:00:00 -0400 3201 full false How his near death Covid experience changed him forever | David Naylor on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand Podcast How his near death Covid experience changed him forever | David Naylor on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand Podcast A year ago David Naylor was at death's door.

He came down with Covid, spent five days in the hospital, and left the hospital in a fog.

One day, he sat down to think, and it was like his brain came back online.

But things weren't the way they were. He saw everything differently. He saw a huge portion of his life as having bought into a lie.

He had the cars, the house, the incredible travels. But he recognized that they were empty because they didn't fix anything and they didn't change who he was.

He found there were only two things that mattered: time and love.

Tune in to hear how he changed the way he operated and landed a book deal to share this story with the world.

You'll also discover:

-How 2Logical has gotten to work with 40% of the Fortune 500 list

-What motivational intelligence is and how we can utilize it to be better leaders

-How to negotiate a book deal

-Why your external goals (cars, homes, vacations) never fundamentally fix anything or make you happy

-One thing you can do today to powerfully impact your life and that of someone you love

David would love to connect, find him here on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-naylor-2logical/


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]]> A year ago David Naylor was at death's door.

He came down with Covid, spent five days in the hospital, and left the hospital in a fog.

One day, he sat down to think, and it was like his brain came back online.

But things weren't the way they were. He saw everything differently. He saw a huge portion of his life as having bought into a lie.

He had the cars, the house, the incredible travels. But he recognized that they were empty because they didn't fix anything and they didn't change who he was.

He found there were only two things that mattered: time and love.

Tune in to hear how he changed the way he operated and landed a book deal to share this story with the world.

You'll also discover:

-How 2Logical has gotten to work with 40% of the Fortune 500 list

-What motivational intelligence is and how we can utilize it to be better leaders

-How to negotiate a book deal

-Why your external goals (cars, homes, vacations) never fundamentally fix anything or make you happy

-One thing you can do today to powerfully impact your life and that of someone you love

David would love to connect, find him here on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-naylor-2logical/


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]]> Buzzsprout-11121298 Tue, 13 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400 2999 full false Mrs. NY American on how to be a model citizen | Diana Meyer on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand Podcast Mrs. NY American on how to be a model citizen | Diana Meyer on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand Podcast Mentorship is critical. Full stop.

Diana Meyer was Mrs. NY American in 2021. She didn't get there by her own grit and perseverance. (Though that did help.)

She had mentors. Several of them.

That is a distinguishing factor about successful people that we talked about: not every mentor is going to bring you to your end goal. Some may just be a step on the way forward.

Each mentor shares from their own expertise and experience, and eventually, most mentors and coaches bring you as far as they can. It's at that critical juncture that you recognize the need for someone else to step in and help with the next leg of the journey.

And the beautiful part about mentorship is that as soon as you've taken a few steps of your own, you can begin helping those that are a few steps behind you.

We also talk about:

-Why most pageants are more than beauty contests

-The negative stereotypes associated with pageantry

-How to leverage the honors that we receive

-Why big goals push you to be the best version of yourself

-How to find the right mentor

And so much more!

Connect with Diana on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dianamarierusso/


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]]> Mentorship is critical. Full stop.

Diana Meyer was Mrs. NY American in 2021. She didn't get there by her own grit and perseverance. (Though that did help.)

She had mentors. Several of them.

That is a distinguishing factor about successful people that we talked about: not every mentor is going to bring you to your end goal. Some may just be a step on the way forward.

Each mentor shares from their own expertise and experience, and eventually, most mentors and coaches bring you as far as they can. It's at that critical juncture that you recognize the need for someone else to step in and help with the next leg of the journey.

And the beautiful part about mentorship is that as soon as you've taken a few steps of your own, you can begin helping those that are a few steps behind you.

We also talk about:

-Why most pageants are more than beauty contests

-The negative stereotypes associated with pageantry

-How to leverage the honors that we receive

-Why big goals push you to be the best version of yourself

-How to find the right mentor

And so much more!

Connect with Diana on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dianamarierusso/


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]]> Buzzsprout-11090338 Thu, 08 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400 2942 full false Our battles with alcoholism (7 years of sobriety celebration!) | Kelly Schols on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand Podcast Our battles with alcoholism (7 years of sobriety celebration!) | Kelly Schols on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand Podcast Kelly Schols is me 24 years into the future.

September 1st, 2022 marks seven years of sobriety for me. I wanted to do a deep dive on this special anniversary with a brother on the journey. 

Kelly is an entrepreneur, author, and fellow journeyman on the road of sobriety. He’s created over 30 years of distance between now and his last drink.

We cover our personal journey’s with alcohol abuse, how we took our first steps of sobriety, and how we identified and eliminated poor coping strategies from our lives.

In this episode we talk about:

-Why I committed to 90 days alcohol free (at first)

-How Kelly worked through multiple accidents and arrests to finally arrive at his personal rock bottom

-The ways we’ve fought back against the drive for more more more

-Why sleep is my top priority when it comes to my mental health

-How we found meaning, excitement and purpose that made coping mechanisms irrelevant

-Why enabling doesn’t just happen with addiction

-How you can use vulnerability to fight back against your own darkness


And so much more.


Connect with Kelly at kellyschols.com


https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellyschols/



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]]> Kelly Schols is me 24 years into the future.

September 1st, 2022 marks seven years of sobriety for me. I wanted to do a deep dive on this special anniversary with a brother on the journey. 

Kelly is an entrepreneur, author, and fellow journeyman on the road of sobriety. He’s created over 30 years of distance between now and his last drink.

We cover our personal journey’s with alcohol abuse, how we took our first steps of sobriety, and how we identified and eliminated poor coping strategies from our lives.

In this episode we talk about:

-Why I committed to 90 days alcohol free (at first)

-How Kelly worked through multiple accidents and arrests to finally arrive at his personal rock bottom

-The ways we’ve fought back against the drive for more more more

-Why sleep is my top priority when it comes to my mental health

-How we found meaning, excitement and purpose that made coping mechanisms irrelevant

-Why enabling doesn’t just happen with addiction

-How you can use vulnerability to fight back against your own darkness


And so much more.


Connect with Kelly at kellyschols.com


https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellyschols/



Support the show

]]> Buzzsprout-11236059 Thu, 01 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400 4293 full false When it comes to peak performance, go be bold, but not stupid | Carla Fowler MD PhD. on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand Podcast When it comes to peak performance, go be bold, but not stupid | Carla Fowler MD PhD. on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand Podcast Carla Fowler, a DOUBLE DOCTOR (MD & PhD), believes you need to run good experiments in order to be a peak performer.

A good experiment has two characteristics:

1. Look at the upside: what do I stand to gain, and what do I stand to lose?

Ideally this scale is skewed in your favor where the potential for gain is significantly higher than the cost and potential of failure.

2. How am I going to learn something from this? 

No matter how the experiment goes, it's important that you are ready to take away some learnings and apply it to future experiments and to be able to apply it to improve your own performance (or that of your product, family, team, or business).

We covered so much ground and had such a great conversation in this episode, I know you'll love every minute of it!

Carla has a special gift for my listeners! Check it out here: https://www.thaxa.com/p/your-personal-growth-personal-brand-podcast

We also talked about:

-How/why she got two doctorate level degrees

-Don't just outwork your problems, do this instead

-Why books are the most powerful learning tool in the world

-Why sales doesn't have to be icky

-The best way to make behavior change

-And possibly the best parting wisdom so far on the show: "Go be bold, but not stupid."

And so much more! 

Connect with Carla: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carla-fowler/

And check out her website: https://www.thaxa.com/p/your-personal-growth-personal-brand-podcast 

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]]> Carla Fowler, a DOUBLE DOCTOR (MD & PhD), believes you need to run good experiments in order to be a peak performer.

A good experiment has two characteristics:

1. Look at the upside: what do I stand to gain, and what do I stand to lose?

Ideally this scale is skewed in your favor where the potential for gain is significantly higher than the cost and potential of failure.

2. How am I going to learn something from this? 

No matter how the experiment goes, it's important that you are ready to take away some learnings and apply it to future experiments and to be able to apply it to improve your own performance (or that of your product, family, team, or business).

We covered so much ground and had such a great conversation in this episode, I know you'll love every minute of it!

Carla has a special gift for my listeners! Check it out here: https://www.thaxa.com/p/your-personal-growth-personal-brand-podcast

We also talked about:

-How/why she got two doctorate level degrees

-Don't just outwork your problems, do this instead

-Why books are the most powerful learning tool in the world

-Why sales doesn't have to be icky

-The best way to make behavior change

-And possibly the best parting wisdom so far on the show: "Go be bold, but not stupid."

And so much more! 

Connect with Carla: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carla-fowler/

And check out her website: https://www.thaxa.com/p/your-personal-growth-personal-brand-podcast 

Support the show

]]> Buzzsprout-11083358 Tue, 23 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400 3921 full false How to get publicity | Lewis Schenk on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand Podcast How to get publicity | Lewis Schenk on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand Podcast Press coverage doesn't just happen. 

Getting featured in an article, going on the news, or getting above the fold in the paper takes media savvy. 

In today's episode, Lewis Schenk helps us decode how we as "normies" can get the press coverage that we deserve. Each of us is doing important and impactful work and so often our cool newsworthy stories go nowhere.

Lewis will show us:

-How to be top of mind for the media sources you want to be featured in

-Why you might not be ready for media exposure, and what to do about it

-How he recovered from being told point blank "You're ugly"

-What you need to do to tell better stories

-How he was nearly ripped off for six figures and what he did to turn the tables

Connect with Lewis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lewis-schenk/

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]]> Press coverage doesn't just happen. 

Getting featured in an article, going on the news, or getting above the fold in the paper takes media savvy. 

In today's episode, Lewis Schenk helps us decode how we as "normies" can get the press coverage that we deserve. Each of us is doing important and impactful work and so often our cool newsworthy stories go nowhere.

Lewis will show us:

-How to be top of mind for the media sources you want to be featured in

-Why you might not be ready for media exposure, and what to do about it

-How he recovered from being told point blank "You're ugly"

-What you need to do to tell better stories

-How he was nearly ripped off for six figures and what he did to turn the tables

Connect with Lewis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lewis-schenk/

Support the show

]]> Buzzsprout-11023350 Thu, 18 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400 3055 full false The difference between entrée friends, salad friends, and dessert friends | Sandy Sloane on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand Podcast The difference between entrée friends, salad friends, and dessert friends | Sandy Sloane on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand Podcast Have you ever noticed that some friends are better for you than others?

Some friends are there for you when you need them most. They steward you through thick and thin, and you can always count on them. They are also rare, which is why they are so special.

According to Sandy Sloane, these are entrée friends.

Salad friends are ones that are good for you on occasion but never quite become the main course.

Dessert friends are great to have because they are easy to have a good time with. But if all you ever have is dessert you'll pay for it in the long term.

Problems arise when you try and make a friend into a different type of meal, i.e. elevating a dessert friend to an entrée friend.

We do a deeper dive on this topic plus:

-How the meal analogy applies to your clients

-Red flags when working with a client

-Why it's critical to give your clients away when you aren't the best one to serve them

-Why you'll want to consider paying people when they refer a client to you

-The most crucial ingredient for remote work

-Top tier networking tips

-How leaders can navigate the changing workplace environment

Support the show

]]> Have you ever noticed that some friends are better for you than others?

Some friends are there for you when you need them most. They steward you through thick and thin, and you can always count on them. They are also rare, which is why they are so special.

According to Sandy Sloane, these are entrée friends.

Salad friends are ones that are good for you on occasion but never quite become the main course.

Dessert friends are great to have because they are easy to have a good time with. But if all you ever have is dessert you'll pay for it in the long term.

Problems arise when you try and make a friend into a different type of meal, i.e. elevating a dessert friend to an entrée friend.

We do a deeper dive on this topic plus:

-How the meal analogy applies to your clients

-Red flags when working with a client

-Why it's critical to give your clients away when you aren't the best one to serve them

-Why you'll want to consider paying people when they refer a client to you

-The most crucial ingredient for remote work

-Top tier networking tips

-How leaders can navigate the changing workplace environment

Support the show

]]> Buzzsprout-11000045 Thu, 11 Aug 2022 07:00:00 -0400 2966 full false Self care and entrepreneurship | Jeff Lopes on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand Podcast Self care and entrepreneurship | Jeff Lopes on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand Podcast Jeff Lopes is a husband and dad first, entrepreneur second. 

But he kicks butt in all the roles he takes on.

In today's show, we dive into what it takes to "balance" it all, what you need to do for self care, how to become an all star networker, the secret to great public speaking, what NLP is and how to leverage it, why Jeff started his podcast and so much more!

It's unreal how much ground we covered in this show looking at things from a strategic view and diving deep into the tactics of success,

Here are a few specifics you'll take away from this episode:

-The one thing ambitious, family-minded entrepreneurs need to focus on

-How to become a great public speaker

-What nervous butterflies in your stomach actually mean

-A public speaking trick that works wonders at small/medium sized events

-Why questions are a secret weapon when it comes to making deeper connections

Connect with Jeff and check out ways to consume his content: https://linktr.ee/JeffLopes

And check out his book on Amazon! https://www.amazon.com/Entrepreneur-Dad-Successful-Business-Family-ebook/dp/B08WK5J3Z2

Support the show

]]> Jeff Lopes is a husband and dad first, entrepreneur second. 

But he kicks butt in all the roles he takes on.

In today's show, we dive into what it takes to "balance" it all, what you need to do for self care, how to become an all star networker, the secret to great public speaking, what NLP is and how to leverage it, why Jeff started his podcast and so much more!

It's unreal how much ground we covered in this show looking at things from a strategic view and diving deep into the tactics of success,

Here are a few specifics you'll take away from this episode:

-The one thing ambitious, family-minded entrepreneurs need to focus on

-How to become a great public speaker

-What nervous butterflies in your stomach actually mean

-A public speaking trick that works wonders at small/medium sized events

-Why questions are a secret weapon when it comes to making deeper connections

Connect with Jeff and check out ways to consume his content: https://linktr.ee/JeffLopes

And check out his book on Amazon! https://www.amazon.com/Entrepreneur-Dad-Successful-Business-Family-ebook/dp/B08WK5J3Z2

Support the show

]]> Buzzsprout-10954999 Thu, 04 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400 3219 full false What NOT to say to a veteran | Chaplain Shelly Rood on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand Podcast What NOT to say to a veteran | Chaplain Shelly Rood on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand Podcast Those who have served are underserved.

There are numerous crises in the retired military population.

Suicide, substance abuse, and numerous other challenges are disproportionately impacting those who have given so much for this country.

Chaplain Shelly Rood shares on her military and personal journey and how the civilian population can help those who need us most. Stopping and thanking someone for their service is a nice first step. But there's more that you can do.

In these episode we cover:

-Why many former military service members don't view themselves as veterans (and the propaganda campaign that ensures they don't)

-What NOT to say to a veteran

-What to say after "Thank you for your service"

-The moment Shelly knew it was time to leave her abusive alcoholic husband

-What to do when you're in a hopeless place and know you need help

Want a deeper dive into how to have better conversations with military people? Check out the special page she made just for my listeners!

Check it out here: https://othersoverself.com/pgpb

Support the show

]]> Those who have served are underserved.

There are numerous crises in the retired military population.

Suicide, substance abuse, and numerous other challenges are disproportionately impacting those who have given so much for this country.

Chaplain Shelly Rood shares on her military and personal journey and how the civilian population can help those who need us most. Stopping and thanking someone for their service is a nice first step. But there's more that you can do.

In these episode we cover:

-Why many former military service members don't view themselves as veterans (and the propaganda campaign that ensures they don't)

-What NOT to say to a veteran

-What to say after "Thank you for your service"

-The moment Shelly knew it was time to leave her abusive alcoholic husband

-What to do when you're in a hopeless place and know you need help

Want a deeper dive into how to have better conversations with military people? Check out the special page she made just for my listeners!

Check it out here: https://othersoverself.com/pgpb

Support the show

]]> Buzzsprout-10843013 Thu, 28 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400 3105 full false Clifton Strengths deep dive | Sheri Miter on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand Podcast Clifton Strengths deep dive | Sheri Miter on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand Podcast Most people's biggest blind spot isn't what they are bad at, it's actually recognizing what they are world class at.

I don't know about you but I can pretty quickly list off the things I'm bad at. Listing what I'm really good at? That's a tougher question.

Sheri Miter is an expert at helping people discover their strengths and leverage them to make an impact at home, at work, and everywhere else we go.

Our natural tendencies and giftings allow us to do certain things with incredible ease.

These things are so easy and natural to us that we can't imagine that it is hard for other people. But it is hard for other people. And this is an opportunity for us to make our best contribution to the world.

Clifton Strengths Finder needs to be a part of every leaders arsenal as we seek to understand ourselves and our teams.

By leaning into people's strengths we can empower them to do their best and most joyful work.

Here's what you'll learn in today's episode:

-What your top 5 Clifton Strengths say about you

-Why it's important to look holistically at your strengths profile, not just your top strengths

-How the assessment can give deeply customized (and accurate!) feedback based on where each of your strengths stack up

-Why Andrew loves fancy words and is well suited to podcast hosting

And so much more!

Connect with Sheri on LinkedIn! https://www.linkedin.com/in/sherimiter/

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]]> Most people's biggest blind spot isn't what they are bad at, it's actually recognizing what they are world class at.

I don't know about you but I can pretty quickly list off the things I'm bad at. Listing what I'm really good at? That's a tougher question.

Sheri Miter is an expert at helping people discover their strengths and leverage them to make an impact at home, at work, and everywhere else we go.

Our natural tendencies and giftings allow us to do certain things with incredible ease.

These things are so easy and natural to us that we can't imagine that it is hard for other people. But it is hard for other people. And this is an opportunity for us to make our best contribution to the world.

Clifton Strengths Finder needs to be a part of every leaders arsenal as we seek to understand ourselves and our teams.

By leaning into people's strengths we can empower them to do their best and most joyful work.

Here's what you'll learn in today's episode:

-What your top 5 Clifton Strengths say about you

-Why it's important to look holistically at your strengths profile, not just your top strengths

-How the assessment can give deeply customized (and accurate!) feedback based on where each of your strengths stack up

-Why Andrew loves fancy words and is well suited to podcast hosting

And so much more!

Connect with Sheri on LinkedIn! https://www.linkedin.com/in/sherimiter/

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]]> Buzzsprout-10914260 Thu, 21 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400 3198 full false Reach out to 100+ people and the right door will open | Aaron Golub on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand Podcast Reach out to 100+ people and the right door will open | Aaron Golub on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand Podcast He's been on 8 TEDx stages.

He played Division 1 football and explored NFL free agency.

He runs a business connecting top tier speakers with companies, conferences, and events.

And the best advice he can give you if you want to unlock unapparelled success in your own life is this:

Knock on 100 doors. At least one of them will open up a whole new world you never dreamed of.

Aaron Golub shares about his football experiences, his journey to become an in demand speaker, and the new business venture he's leading in the speaking space.

All of those successes were built on reaching out to people. Hundreds of people. Most of them never responded. But some did and they've done everything from verifying his Instagram account, to booking him on stages, to the opportunity of a lifetime. *I can't disclose the last one just yet because it's still unfolding, but it's HUGE!

Oh and by the way, Aaron is legally blind.

Tune in to learn how to change your life and ditch the excuses you may be clinging to.

Connect with Aaron on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-golub-33b22aa8/

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]]> He's been on 8 TEDx stages.

He played Division 1 football and explored NFL free agency.

He runs a business connecting top tier speakers with companies, conferences, and events.

And the best advice he can give you if you want to unlock unapparelled success in your own life is this:

Knock on 100 doors. At least one of them will open up a whole new world you never dreamed of.

Aaron Golub shares about his football experiences, his journey to become an in demand speaker, and the new business venture he's leading in the speaking space.

All of those successes were built on reaching out to people. Hundreds of people. Most of them never responded. But some did and they've done everything from verifying his Instagram account, to booking him on stages, to the opportunity of a lifetime. *I can't disclose the last one just yet because it's still unfolding, but it's HUGE!

Oh and by the way, Aaron is legally blind.

Tune in to learn how to change your life and ditch the excuses you may be clinging to.

Connect with Aaron on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-golub-33b22aa8/

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]]> Buzzsprout-10396275 Tue, 19 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400 2755 full false Double your business by working less | Kate DiLeo on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand Podcast Double your business by working less | Kate DiLeo on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand Podcast Kate DiLeo doubled her business income by working less.

Read that again.

It's the dream.

Kate is an Accidental Brand Strategist and has gone through some major ups and owns as an entrepreneur.

She found herself in crisis when her Fitbit started buzzing warning her that her heart rate was 110 beats per minute... WHILE SHE WAS SITTING IN HER CHAIR.

Understanding that her body was crying out for help, Kate took the steps to change her habits, lifestyle, and mindset as she went on a journey of healing.

We go over a lot on branding and tie it in a nice bow at the end as we dig into why we're doing the things that we do.

-How to attract the right audience for your business

-How to answer the question: "If your brand were a person, who would it be?"

-Why your marketing need to "set up the next question"

-What the Brand Trifecta is and how to use it

-Details on Kate's upcoming book!

-How she doubled her business by working less (granular details)

Connect with Kate on LinkedIn! https://www.linkedin.com/in/katedileo/
 


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]]> Kate DiLeo doubled her business income by working less.

Read that again.

It's the dream.

Kate is an Accidental Brand Strategist and has gone through some major ups and owns as an entrepreneur.

She found herself in crisis when her Fitbit started buzzing warning her that her heart rate was 110 beats per minute... WHILE SHE WAS SITTING IN HER CHAIR.

Understanding that her body was crying out for help, Kate took the steps to change her habits, lifestyle, and mindset as she went on a journey of healing.

We go over a lot on branding and tie it in a nice bow at the end as we dig into why we're doing the things that we do.

-How to attract the right audience for your business

-How to answer the question: "If your brand were a person, who would it be?"

-Why your marketing need to "set up the next question"

-What the Brand Trifecta is and how to use it

-Details on Kate's upcoming book!

-How she doubled her business by working less (granular details)

Connect with Kate on LinkedIn! https://www.linkedin.com/in/katedileo/
 


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]]> Buzzsprout-10786433 Thu, 14 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400 2893 full false How to combat stress, anxiety & overthinking | Laura Gavigan on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand Podcast How to combat stress, anxiety & overthinking | Laura Gavigan on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand Podcast Overthinking.

It's never been a problem for me, and I'm sure you've never been caught in that trap either.

HAHA.

Ok now we can be serious.

In the Information and Social Media era, it's easy to get stuck in our own heads. Trapped in thoughts that keep us away from healthy truth, thoughts that keep us away from calmness and serenity, and even thoughts that keep us away from the sensations in our own bodies.

Through a series of stories and short exercises Laura Gavigan takes us on a journey of internal connection where we can shake off the overthinking and embrace the feelings and sensations in our bodies.

Laura is a mindfulness teacher and here are just a few things you'll learn in today's episode:

-The power of regular gratitude

-A quick formula to stop overthinking and tap into your feelings, scientifically known as the "Oooo and Ugh" exercise

-How to stop the overthinking spiral

-A fantastic meditation exercise at 34:42

and much more!

Connect with Laura on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-m-gavigan-36934b3/

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]]> Overthinking.

It's never been a problem for me, and I'm sure you've never been caught in that trap either.

HAHA.

Ok now we can be serious.

In the Information and Social Media era, it's easy to get stuck in our own heads. Trapped in thoughts that keep us away from healthy truth, thoughts that keep us away from calmness and serenity, and even thoughts that keep us away from the sensations in our own bodies.

Through a series of stories and short exercises Laura Gavigan takes us on a journey of internal connection where we can shake off the overthinking and embrace the feelings and sensations in our bodies.

Laura is a mindfulness teacher and here are just a few things you'll learn in today's episode:

-The power of regular gratitude

-A quick formula to stop overthinking and tap into your feelings, scientifically known as the "Oooo and Ugh" exercise

-How to stop the overthinking spiral

-A fantastic meditation exercise at 34:42

and much more!

Connect with Laura on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-m-gavigan-36934b3/

Support the show

]]> Buzzsprout-10843004 Tue, 12 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400 2929 full false Build your own networking group | Nate Hasto on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand Podcast Build your own networking group | Nate Hasto on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand Podcast Don't like the existing networking groups you see out there?

Boxed out because your industry is already represented?

Think you can do it all better?

Nate Hasto thinks you can, and he's going to show you how to take the leap.

Here's a few points that we covered:

-Why it's important to be a "solution provider" even if you're not the one that delivers the solution

-How to attract the right people to your networking group

-How you can provide value to people you meet without tossing your profession in their lap

-What you need to do to make your own networking group

Connect with Nate on LinkedIn here! https://www.linkedin.com/in/natehasto/

Ask him some questions on how to start your own networking group (or start with with the formula he's created through VIP Network!)


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]]> Don't like the existing networking groups you see out there?

Boxed out because your industry is already represented?

Think you can do it all better?

Nate Hasto thinks you can, and he's going to show you how to take the leap.

Here's a few points that we covered:

-Why it's important to be a "solution provider" even if you're not the one that delivers the solution

-How to attract the right people to your networking group

-How you can provide value to people you meet without tossing your profession in their lap

-What you need to do to make your own networking group

Connect with Nate on LinkedIn here! https://www.linkedin.com/in/natehasto/

Ask him some questions on how to start your own networking group (or start with with the formula he's created through VIP Network!)


Support the show

]]> Buzzsprout-10786425 Thu, 07 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400 1870 full false Marketing funnel breakdown | Kristi Mitchell on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand Podcast Marketing funnel breakdown | Kristi Mitchell on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand Podcast The marketing funnel is simple and well known. It's a simple strategy for bringing people into your world and turning into their customers.

But just because it's simple doesn't mean it's easy (or done correctly.)

Most people, if they are being honest, can take a quick look at a marketing funnel layout and identify where they need the most work.

That's where Kristi Mitchell comes in.

She's a marketing strategist who works with established solopreneurs and small business owners.

She can take the big picture of a marketing funnel, find the pieces that are missing in your business, and help close the gap to bring in more new customers.

We'll talk about:

-The four main pieces of a marketing funnel

-The most common mistakes business owners make when it comes to marketing

-The best social media platforms(s) to be using

-How to find your voice in content creation

-Why it's so important to keep creating even if no-one interacts with your content

And so much more!

You can find Kristi on:

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristimitchell/

And check out her freebies! https://www.kristimitchell.com/

Support the show

]]> The marketing funnel is simple and well known. It's a simple strategy for bringing people into your world and turning into their customers.

But just because it's simple doesn't mean it's easy (or done correctly.)

Most people, if they are being honest, can take a quick look at a marketing funnel layout and identify where they need the most work.

That's where Kristi Mitchell comes in.

She's a marketing strategist who works with established solopreneurs and small business owners.

She can take the big picture of a marketing funnel, find the pieces that are missing in your business, and help close the gap to bring in more new customers.

We'll talk about:

-The four main pieces of a marketing funnel

-The most common mistakes business owners make when it comes to marketing

-The best social media platforms(s) to be using

-How to find your voice in content creation

-Why it's so important to keep creating even if no-one interacts with your content

And so much more!

You can find Kristi on:

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristimitchell/

And check out her freebies! https://www.kristimitchell.com/

Support the show

]]> Buzzsprout-10786419 Tue, 05 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400 2886 full false The secret to being a good public speaker | Brenden Kumarasamy on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand Podcast The secret to being a good public speaker | Brenden Kumarasamy on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand Podcast Brenden Kumrasamy hosts the popular YouTube channel, MasterTalk, where he shares public speaking tips and strategies with his 25k+ subscribers. He coaches executives and influencers to bring their speaking game to the top 1% in their industry. 

It all started in college with case competitions.

"It's like professional sports, but for nerds."

While his classmates played rugby and football, Brenden was practicing the art of presenting.

Eventually he began mentoring those that were younger than him and that's where the idea to start a YouTube channel was born.

The first few years were arduous but with patience, consistency, and no small amount of pleading with friends and acquaintances to subscribe, his channel crested over 10,000 subscribers.

Listen in to learn:

-How he quickly grew his channel from 10k to 25k

-Who his ideal client is and his process for reaching them

-3 exercises you can implement TODAY to become a better speaker

-The two paths you can take when you experience trauma and challenge in your childhood

-The topic Brenden doesn't talk about much on podcasts (Timestamp 38:39)

And so much more!

Check out Brenden's YouTube channel (and subscribe!!)

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBYFP4mZLQovr7W6Si6sueA

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]]> Brenden Kumrasamy hosts the popular YouTube channel, MasterTalk, where he shares public speaking tips and strategies with his 25k+ subscribers. He coaches executives and influencers to bring their speaking game to the top 1% in their industry. 

It all started in college with case competitions.

"It's like professional sports, but for nerds."

While his classmates played rugby and football, Brenden was practicing the art of presenting.

Eventually he began mentoring those that were younger than him and that's where the idea to start a YouTube channel was born.

The first few years were arduous but with patience, consistency, and no small amount of pleading with friends and acquaintances to subscribe, his channel crested over 10,000 subscribers.

Listen in to learn:

-How he quickly grew his channel from 10k to 25k

-Who his ideal client is and his process for reaching them

-3 exercises you can implement TODAY to become a better speaker

-The two paths you can take when you experience trauma and challenge in your childhood

-The topic Brenden doesn't talk about much on podcasts (Timestamp 38:39)

And so much more!

Check out Brenden's YouTube channel (and subscribe!!)

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBYFP4mZLQovr7W6Si6sueA

Support the show

]]> Buzzsprout-10786411 Thu, 30 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400 2943 full false The Golden Rule for gatekeepers | EksAyn Anderson on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand Podcast The Golden Rule for gatekeepers | EksAyn Anderson on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand Podcast EksAyn has authored two books, The Key to the Gate about how to get through to the people you need to connect with, and What I Want My Children to Know Before I Die.

These books framed our conversation perfectly as we were able to dive into some great practical tips on gatekeepers, sales, and making good connections, and at the same time we ere able to go deeper into the things that really matter.

-How to use the Golden Rule to to build goodwill with those you want to connect with

-Why giving a genuine compliments matters, and how to give a compliment in a way that makes people want to move mountains for you

-You have 16 Great-Great Grandparents, do you know about any of them? That's likely what your great-great grandkids will about you, but there's still one thing you can do today that will impact them

-Love is not a feeling, it's an action

And so much more!

Connect with EksAyn on LinkedIn and find his books on Amazon!

Support the show

]]> EksAyn has authored two books, The Key to the Gate about how to get through to the people you need to connect with, and What I Want My Children to Know Before I Die.

These books framed our conversation perfectly as we were able to dive into some great practical tips on gatekeepers, sales, and making good connections, and at the same time we ere able to go deeper into the things that really matter.

-How to use the Golden Rule to to build goodwill with those you want to connect with

-Why giving a genuine compliments matters, and how to give a compliment in a way that makes people want to move mountains for you

-You have 16 Great-Great Grandparents, do you know about any of them? That's likely what your great-great grandkids will about you, but there's still one thing you can do today that will impact them

-Love is not a feeling, it's an action

And so much more!

Connect with EksAyn on LinkedIn and find his books on Amazon!

Support the show

]]> Buzzsprout-10786398 Tue, 28 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400 2891 full false How to be proactive so that Dec 31st isn't a surprise | Brian Moran on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand Podcast How to be proactive so that Dec 31st isn't a surprise | Brian Moran on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand Podcast Brian Moran is a business owner and freely admits that most of the smart things he says came from someone else.

If I'm being honest, I'm the same way.

Brian is well attuned to business and personal wisdom and doesn't hold back in sharing some important insights in today's show.

You'll get a taste for:

-The difference between proactive and reactive people (as well as a third type I'd never heard of)

-The three pillars of success: commitment, discipline, and accountability

-The only reason for failure is broken focus

-Cashflow is the biggest killer in business

-More good things happen from the hard decisions that challenge your character than you realize

And so much more!

Connect with Brian on LinkedIn

Support the show

]]> Brian Moran is a business owner and freely admits that most of the smart things he says came from someone else.

If I'm being honest, I'm the same way.

Brian is well attuned to business and personal wisdom and doesn't hold back in sharing some important insights in today's show.

You'll get a taste for:

-The difference between proactive and reactive people (as well as a third type I'd never heard of)

-The three pillars of success: commitment, discipline, and accountability

-The only reason for failure is broken focus

-Cashflow is the biggest killer in business

-More good things happen from the hard decisions that challenge your character than you realize

And so much more!

Connect with Brian on LinkedIn

Support the show

]]> Buzzsprout-10713448 Thu, 23 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400 2494 full false The teenager from South Africa taking entrepreneurship by storm | Marko Stavrou on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand Podcast The teenager from South Africa taking entrepreneurship by storm | Marko Stavrou on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand Podcast When I say a phenom from South Africa taking the world by storm, you may think I'm talking about Elon Musk, but in fact I'm talking about someone with just as much possibility, Marko Stavrou!

This podcast was recorded on HIS 18th BIRTHDAY! Marko has done more for entrepreneurs by age 18 than I had by age 30!

We talked about Generation Z in the workforce, personal branding, running a podcast, how he convinced his parents to let him homeschool so he could focus on his business and so much more.

Here are a few gems I took away from our conversation:

-Some people listening in are living their lives like they're going to get a second chance after they die

-45% of teens are checking their phones after midnight

-A school system built for everyone leaves many students frustrated and floundering from lack of appropriate challenge

-How he got accepted to a University program designed for professionals in their 30's and 40's

I know you'll love this episode, so please don't hesitate to reach out to Marko, I know he'd love to hear a belated HAPPY BIRTHDAY from you!

Connect with him on Linkedin

Check out his company, Hustlers Global


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]]> When I say a phenom from South Africa taking the world by storm, you may think I'm talking about Elon Musk, but in fact I'm talking about someone with just as much possibility, Marko Stavrou!

This podcast was recorded on HIS 18th BIRTHDAY! Marko has done more for entrepreneurs by age 18 than I had by age 30!

We talked about Generation Z in the workforce, personal branding, running a podcast, how he convinced his parents to let him homeschool so he could focus on his business and so much more.

Here are a few gems I took away from our conversation:

-Some people listening in are living their lives like they're going to get a second chance after they die

-45% of teens are checking their phones after midnight

-A school system built for everyone leaves many students frustrated and floundering from lack of appropriate challenge

-How he got accepted to a University program designed for professionals in their 30's and 40's

I know you'll love this episode, so please don't hesitate to reach out to Marko, I know he'd love to hear a belated HAPPY BIRTHDAY from you!

Connect with him on Linkedin

Check out his company, Hustlers Global


Support the show

]]> Buzzsprout-10708695 Tue, 21 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400 2846 full false Making your personal brand shine | Angela LaVecchia on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand Podcast Making your personal brand shine | Angela LaVecchia on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand Podcast Does your personal brand show up with you when you enter a room full of strangers?

It does for Angela LaVecchia.

From her smile to her style, Angela shows up as she is.

To heck with all that "authenticity" business. JUST BE.

We got to chat about sales, franchising, and making the most of your windows of opportunity.

She studies up on podcasts, audiobooks, and other training to ensure that her small window of opportunity with a client goes the best that it can.

Tune in to learn more about personal branding, the advantages of franchising, and how to better navigate the world of sales.

Support the show

]]> Does your personal brand show up with you when you enter a room full of strangers?

It does for Angela LaVecchia.

From her smile to her style, Angela shows up as she is.

To heck with all that "authenticity" business. JUST BE.

We got to chat about sales, franchising, and making the most of your windows of opportunity.

She studies up on podcasts, audiobooks, and other training to ensure that her small window of opportunity with a client goes the best that it can.

Tune in to learn more about personal branding, the advantages of franchising, and how to better navigate the world of sales.

Support the show

]]> Andrew Biernat Buzzsprout-10708637 Thu, 16 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400 2644 full false Live your life to the max with the Prince of Positivity | Spencer Jones on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand Podcast Live your life to the max with the Prince of Positivity | Spencer Jones on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand Podcast To see positivity, practice looking out for it.

To avoid frustration, take time away to let the pressure subside.

To be more productive, time block your day into workable chunks and give each chunk an assignment.

Spencer Jones and I dive into tons of personal growth topics on this one. Productivity, positivity, inner work, and so much more.

We also dove into the concept of a personal brand inventory. Ask the people around you what stands out about you to them. This helps highlight the strengths that you may not even know you have. Those small things you take for granted.

We ended with this thought: there is always someone watching. You are inspiring someone with your actions today. More than likely they are lurking in the background, but at some point they will come forward and tell you something. They'll want to work with you, refer someone to you, or tell you how you've impacted their life.

And you may never have known until that moment that they were there.

Follow Spencer on Facebook.

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]]> To see positivity, practice looking out for it.

To avoid frustration, take time away to let the pressure subside.

To be more productive, time block your day into workable chunks and give each chunk an assignment.

Spencer Jones and I dive into tons of personal growth topics on this one. Productivity, positivity, inner work, and so much more.

We also dove into the concept of a personal brand inventory. Ask the people around you what stands out about you to them. This helps highlight the strengths that you may not even know you have. Those small things you take for granted.

We ended with this thought: there is always someone watching. You are inspiring someone with your actions today. More than likely they are lurking in the background, but at some point they will come forward and tell you something. They'll want to work with you, refer someone to you, or tell you how you've impacted their life.

And you may never have known until that moment that they were there.

Follow Spencer on Facebook.

Support the show

]]> Andrew Biernat Buzzsprout-10697122 Tue, 14 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400 3249 full false Networking hacks and the future of HR | Melanie DellaPietra on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand Podcast Networking hacks and the future of HR | Melanie DellaPietra on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand Podcast From HR to tech startups to the Chamber of Commerce, Melanie DellaPietra does a lot for the business scene in Rochester, NY. 

Here are a few quick tidbits you'll learn from todays discussion:

  • When you're networking there is an ideal size group to approach if you want to get integrated into the conversation quickly

  • #OpenHiring is going to be the future for many industries when it comes to hiring

  • Watch the room - whether in person or digital - find those people that you seem to be resonating with and connect

  • If you can't find your tribe, BUILD YOUR TRIBE

Check out DisruptHR

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]]> From HR to tech startups to the Chamber of Commerce, Melanie DellaPietra does a lot for the business scene in Rochester, NY. 

Here are a few quick tidbits you'll learn from todays discussion:

  • When you're networking there is an ideal size group to approach if you want to get integrated into the conversation quickly

  • #OpenHiring is going to be the future for many industries when it comes to hiring

  • Watch the room - whether in person or digital - find those people that you seem to be resonating with and connect

  • If you can't find your tribe, BUILD YOUR TRIBE

Check out DisruptHR

Support the show

]]> Andrew Biernat Buzzsprout-10697135 Thu, 09 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400 3403 full false How to be a Disruptive Successor in the family business | Jonathan Goldhill on the Build Your Business Better Podcast How to be a Disruptive Successor in the family business | Jonathan Goldhill on the Build Your Business Better Podcast Not every business is successful.

Those businesses that survive the initial gauntlet eventually make it to a point of transition. What does dad/mom do with the business? Sell it off? Hand it off to the next generation? 

That's where Jonathan Goldhill comes in. Jonathan specializes in helping next generation business leaders take the reigns of a company in a way that allows them to lean into their strengths and helps the previous generation allow them to shine.

Business is hard. Family dynamics can be tricky.

Put them together and it can be a recipe for disaster.

Tune in to hear about how your business can be a blessing - or a curse - for the next generation.

Connect with Jonathan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathangoldhill-businesscoach/

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]]> Not every business is successful.

Those businesses that survive the initial gauntlet eventually make it to a point of transition. What does dad/mom do with the business? Sell it off? Hand it off to the next generation? 

That's where Jonathan Goldhill comes in. Jonathan specializes in helping next generation business leaders take the reigns of a company in a way that allows them to lean into their strengths and helps the previous generation allow them to shine.

Business is hard. Family dynamics can be tricky.

Put them together and it can be a recipe for disaster.

Tune in to hear about how your business can be a blessing - or a curse - for the next generation.

Connect with Jonathan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathangoldhill-businesscoach/

Support the show

]]> Buzzsprout-10396273 Tue, 07 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400 3144 full false Get naked and find your zone of genius | Caleb Nelson on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand Podcast Get naked and find your zone of genius | Caleb Nelson on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand Podcast Caleb Nelson hosts the podcast "Naked Sunday" centered around relationships and the need we all have to be seen "as we are".

In today's show we peel back the curtain on happiness, fulfillment and relationships.

We talked about the REAL cost of things. And that we'd better be willing to pay the cost for the things we want.

We talked about Maslow's Hierarchy of needs and how we each strive to level up the zone of safety we're in.

We talked about how our relationships need rules of engagement, so we can keep each other accountable in our behavior.

This was a deep and powerful conversation and I'm thankful I get to share it with you.

Check out Caleb's podcast.

Connect with Caleb on LinkedIn.

Support the show

]]> Caleb Nelson hosts the podcast "Naked Sunday" centered around relationships and the need we all have to be seen "as we are".

In today's show we peel back the curtain on happiness, fulfillment and relationships.

We talked about the REAL cost of things. And that we'd better be willing to pay the cost for the things we want.

We talked about Maslow's Hierarchy of needs and how we each strive to level up the zone of safety we're in.

We talked about how our relationships need rules of engagement, so we can keep each other accountable in our behavior.

This was a deep and powerful conversation and I'm thankful I get to share it with you.

Check out Caleb's podcast.

Connect with Caleb on LinkedIn.

Support the show

]]> Buzzsprout-10607205 Thu, 02 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400 3489 full false Why global travel unlocks peak productivity | Samuel Main on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand Podcast Why global travel unlocks peak productivity | Samuel Main on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand Podcast Samuel Main is an accomplished world traveler, a business coach, and a fellow podcaster.

We had so much fun talking about some of the MAIN aspects of his life, that we didn't even talk about how he'll be CLIMBING MOUNT KILIMANJARO IN A MONTH!

Yes that's right, today's content is so fantastic that we couldn't find time to chat about climbing the tallest mountain in Africa and fourth highest in the world.

We talk about how world travel changes the way you work at home and how accelerated learning experiences can give you mountains (hehe) of experience in a compressed timeframe.

Wish Samuel good luck on his adventure on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachsamuelmain/

And check out his podcast, The MAIN Journey: https://open.spotify.com/show/6ooZwVZbMCmHY7goqYkRCi

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]]> Samuel Main is an accomplished world traveler, a business coach, and a fellow podcaster.

We had so much fun talking about some of the MAIN aspects of his life, that we didn't even talk about how he'll be CLIMBING MOUNT KILIMANJARO IN A MONTH!

Yes that's right, today's content is so fantastic that we couldn't find time to chat about climbing the tallest mountain in Africa and fourth highest in the world.

We talk about how world travel changes the way you work at home and how accelerated learning experiences can give you mountains (hehe) of experience in a compressed timeframe.

Wish Samuel good luck on his adventure on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachsamuelmain/

And check out his podcast, The MAIN Journey: https://open.spotify.com/show/6ooZwVZbMCmHY7goqYkRCi

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]]> Buzzsprout-10607086 Thu, 19 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400 2881 full false How to get paid to network | Chuck Cooper on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand Podcast How to get paid to network | Chuck Cooper on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand Podcast Chuck Cooper gets paid to network.

After seeing his parents decline he knew he needed to keep his mind sharp and his body active. It changed the way he looked at work and business. It was time for a change.

He knew he'd never fully retire.

So he transitioned his company from being a service provider to a concierge style program. He gets paid to take clients to other solution providers based on the needs of the client.

This has allowed Chuck to settle in to the schedule of his dreams, still allows him to network and grow his business, and allows him to serve his customers and his referral network, many of whom have been close for over 25 years.

Chuck recently released a book, Unprecedented: Building a Multigenerational Business on Trust, Respect, and Valuing People. If you hurry it might still be on sale of 99¢!

Connect with Chuck on LinkedIn.




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]]> Chuck Cooper gets paid to network.

After seeing his parents decline he knew he needed to keep his mind sharp and his body active. It changed the way he looked at work and business. It was time for a change.

He knew he'd never fully retire.

So he transitioned his company from being a service provider to a concierge style program. He gets paid to take clients to other solution providers based on the needs of the client.

This has allowed Chuck to settle in to the schedule of his dreams, still allows him to network and grow his business, and allows him to serve his customers and his referral network, many of whom have been close for over 25 years.

Chuck recently released a book, Unprecedented: Building a Multigenerational Business on Trust, Respect, and Valuing People. If you hurry it might still be on sale of 99¢!

Connect with Chuck on LinkedIn.




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]]> Buzzsprout-10585091 Thu, 12 May 2022 09:00:00 -0400 3288 full false The 5 P's of Self Mastery | Brandon Eastman on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand Podcast The 5 P's of Self Mastery | Brandon Eastman on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand Podcast "There's no way you're going to be a trainer in this company any time soon."

This quote sounds like gatekeeping. It sounds like someone in a position of power holding our hero back from success. 

But context matters. 

Because this conversation was spot on.

And those words were coming from a place of love and mentorship.

That conversation was a turning point for Brandon Eastman. He turned his life around, step by step using a system that he now calls "The 5 P's of Self Mastery."

Listen in as we dive into the pillars that make up the bedrock of personal change.

Connect with Brandon on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandonseastman/

Tune in to the Be Better Broadcast: https://bebetterindustries.com/optin-513052161634680065808


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]]> "There's no way you're going to be a trainer in this company any time soon."

This quote sounds like gatekeeping. It sounds like someone in a position of power holding our hero back from success. 

But context matters. 

Because this conversation was spot on.

And those words were coming from a place of love and mentorship.

That conversation was a turning point for Brandon Eastman. He turned his life around, step by step using a system that he now calls "The 5 P's of Self Mastery."

Listen in as we dive into the pillars that make up the bedrock of personal change.

Connect with Brandon on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandonseastman/

Tune in to the Be Better Broadcast: https://bebetterindustries.com/optin-513052161634680065808


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]]> Buzzsprout-10396271 Thu, 05 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400 3340 full false How a self made sabbatical relaunched a career | Justin Peters on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand Podcast How a self made sabbatical relaunched a career | Justin Peters on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand Podcast A few years ago Justin Peters made a jump to a new company.

Within weeks he knew he'd made the wrong call, but was determined to serve out his "time", a full year so that he didn't look like a job hopper.

Thankfully, he got the great advice to leave the job and decided to spin it into a positive. 

Justin took a sabbatical and dove head first into something that he may not have done otherwise: podcasting.

He asked a friend to be his first interview before he even knew the ins and outs of podcast hosting.

He got more done in the six days leading up to the interview than he had the previous eight months.

That's the power of commitment.

Connect with Justin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinleepeters/

Listen to his podcast, The Struggle is Real: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-struggle-is-real-with-justin-peters/id1496701179

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]]> A few years ago Justin Peters made a jump to a new company.

Within weeks he knew he'd made the wrong call, but was determined to serve out his "time", a full year so that he didn't look like a job hopper.

Thankfully, he got the great advice to leave the job and decided to spin it into a positive. 

Justin took a sabbatical and dove head first into something that he may not have done otherwise: podcasting.

He asked a friend to be his first interview before he even knew the ins and outs of podcast hosting.

He got more done in the six days leading up to the interview than he had the previous eight months.

That's the power of commitment.

Connect with Justin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinleepeters/

Listen to his podcast, The Struggle is Real: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-struggle-is-real-with-justin-peters/id1496701179

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]]> Buzzsprout-10396266 Thu, 28 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400 3285 full false A 10 year 3000+ show podcast veteran shares on authenticity | Sara Troy on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand Podcast A 10 year 3000+ show podcast veteran shares on authenticity | Sara Troy on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand Podcast Today's guest, Sara Troy, has recorded over 3000 podcast episodes and has been in the game for ten years!

Podcasting is still running in dog years, so 10 years of it is almost like a century in other industries. 

She shares a wealth of wisdom on how she started podcasting, how she has grown her podcast network, and why you don't need to know much to get started on something big.

Check out Sara's podcast: 

https://selfdiscoverymedia.com/

https://orchardofwisdompodcasts.com/

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]]> Today's guest, Sara Troy, has recorded over 3000 podcast episodes and has been in the game for ten years!

Podcasting is still running in dog years, so 10 years of it is almost like a century in other industries. 

She shares a wealth of wisdom on how she started podcasting, how she has grown her podcast network, and why you don't need to know much to get started on something big.

Check out Sara's podcast: 

https://selfdiscoverymedia.com/

https://orchardofwisdompodcasts.com/

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]]> Buzzsprout-10396254 Thu, 21 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400 3209 full false Spend time in your third space because your life depends on it | Russell Pearson on the Build Your Business Better Podcast #39 Spend time in your third space because your life depends on it | Russell Pearson on the Build Your Business Better Podcast #39 Home is the first space.

Work is the second space. 

And the third space represents a place distinct from both.

It is in this place that we are rejuvenated, that we interact with others and pursue extracurricular passions.

The third space typically refers to a communal gathering place such as a pub, a stadium, or a museum. 

But Russell and I talk about that space in relation to our hobby's. That things that pulls us into the moment and forces us to set home life and work life aside for a time.

Russell told a story on how he shared about his weird hobby, blacksmithing, and asked a mastermind group of his peers what their "weird thing" was.  

In turn each person shared their hobby that sparked joy and was something different than the norm. One built Earthships, another was into tiny houses, and another filled in potholes while no one was looking.

At the end of the conversation the most stressed person of the entire group didn't have anything that he could speak to that he did outside of work and home. 

Stress is real. Chronic stress can kill you. Find your outlet and embrace your weird thing.

This conversation inspired me to get back into my weird hobby: breeding fancy guppies.

We also dive into why your business needs to be adaptable, how to help set your customers expectations, and why it's essential to look back at what you've achieved. 


Connect with Russell on LinkedIn or at his website:

russellpearson.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/russell-pearson/



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]]> Home is the first space.

Work is the second space. 

And the third space represents a place distinct from both.

It is in this place that we are rejuvenated, that we interact with others and pursue extracurricular passions.

The third space typically refers to a communal gathering place such as a pub, a stadium, or a museum. 

But Russell and I talk about that space in relation to our hobby's. That things that pulls us into the moment and forces us to set home life and work life aside for a time.

Russell told a story on how he shared about his weird hobby, blacksmithing, and asked a mastermind group of his peers what their "weird thing" was.  

In turn each person shared their hobby that sparked joy and was something different than the norm. One built Earthships, another was into tiny houses, and another filled in potholes while no one was looking.

At the end of the conversation the most stressed person of the entire group didn't have anything that he could speak to that he did outside of work and home. 

Stress is real. Chronic stress can kill you. Find your outlet and embrace your weird thing.

This conversation inspired me to get back into my weird hobby: breeding fancy guppies.

We also dive into why your business needs to be adaptable, how to help set your customers expectations, and why it's essential to look back at what you've achieved. 


Connect with Russell on LinkedIn or at his website:

russellpearson.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/russell-pearson/



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]]> Andrew Biernat Buzzsprout-10343505 Thu, 14 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400 3456 full false From "I'll work for free" to VP with Trey Socash of Bears Playgrounds From "I'll work for free" to VP with Trey Socash of Bears Playgrounds Veterinarian. Firefighter. Astronaut.

These are all aspirational professions that kids dream about as they grow up.

Trey Socash dreamed about playgrounds. 

And now he's living the dream as the Vice President of Bears Playgrounds. 

Trey shares tips on marketing, sales, and business. But the most powerful things he shares are the stories of the owners.

The Bears family is committed to their people, their product, and their customers.

You'll learn how they started by selling white label playgrounds, started niching down, and eventually began to turn away business because it didn't fit their mission.

Check out Bears Nature Inspired Playgrounds on their website: http://www.bearsplaygrounds.com/

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]]> Veterinarian. Firefighter. Astronaut.

These are all aspirational professions that kids dream about as they grow up.

Trey Socash dreamed about playgrounds. 

And now he's living the dream as the Vice President of Bears Playgrounds. 

Trey shares tips on marketing, sales, and business. But the most powerful things he shares are the stories of the owners.

The Bears family is committed to their people, their product, and their customers.

You'll learn how they started by selling white label playgrounds, started niching down, and eventually began to turn away business because it didn't fit their mission.

Check out Bears Nature Inspired Playgrounds on their website: http://www.bearsplaygrounds.com/

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]]> Andrew Biernat Buzzsprout-10393939 Thu, 07 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400 3208 full false Mastering your personal brand on LinkedIn with Kris Hughes Mastering your personal brand on LinkedIn with Kris Hughes There's a radio show in my local area that plays "nothing but the hits."

That's exactly what this episode feels like.

Every thread of this conversation is jam packed with ideas and value for building your brand on LinkedIn. This is one of those episodes that I'll be listening to multiple times to truly digest all the great insight that was shared.

Here's a brief list of some of the things you'll learn:

-Why personal branding is helping businesses get more social media traction

-How H2H is becoming more powerful than B2B and B2C

-How following your competition gives you the edge in content creation

-Why many of your followers never interact with your content... until it's time to buy

-TONS of great insight into LinkedIn algorithms and how to create content that will create future customers

-Why dedicating time for connection calls is crucial for building your following

-How Kris tracks his engagement so that he knows where each potential customer is in the buying cycle

And SO SO much more!!

If you loved this conversation, follow Kris on LinkedIn, or get his book, the 7 Pillars of a Powerful Personal Brand 

https://krishughes.gumroad.com/l/7pillars

https://www.linkedin.com/in/krishughes/



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]]> There's a radio show in my local area that plays "nothing but the hits."

That's exactly what this episode feels like.

Every thread of this conversation is jam packed with ideas and value for building your brand on LinkedIn. This is one of those episodes that I'll be listening to multiple times to truly digest all the great insight that was shared.

Here's a brief list of some of the things you'll learn:

-Why personal branding is helping businesses get more social media traction

-How H2H is becoming more powerful than B2B and B2C

-How following your competition gives you the edge in content creation

-Why many of your followers never interact with your content... until it's time to buy

-TONS of great insight into LinkedIn algorithms and how to create content that will create future customers

-Why dedicating time for connection calls is crucial for building your following

-How Kris tracks his engagement so that he knows where each potential customer is in the buying cycle

And SO SO much more!!

If you loved this conversation, follow Kris on LinkedIn, or get his book, the 7 Pillars of a Powerful Personal Brand 

https://krishughes.gumroad.com/l/7pillars

https://www.linkedin.com/in/krishughes/



Support the show

]]> Andrew Biernat Buzzsprout-10350476 Thu, 31 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0400 3340 full false Why "influencers" provide motivation but only true relationships can leverage influence with Miguel Lebron Why "influencers" provide motivation but only true relationships can leverage influence with Miguel Lebron Miguel Lebron and I switch seats today as we record two episodes, one for my show and one for his! And you get to have a front row seat for both.

You'll get to hear me in the hot seat to start off the episode!

Today we cover a wide range of topics from Joe Rogan's controversy and cancel culture, to life lessons learned from video games.

Check out Miguel's show, Strategy Rewind, on Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/Podcast/B08K589PYV


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]]> Miguel Lebron and I switch seats today as we record two episodes, one for my show and one for his! And you get to have a front row seat for both.

You'll get to hear me in the hot seat to start off the episode!

Today we cover a wide range of topics from Joe Rogan's controversy and cancel culture, to life lessons learned from video games.

Check out Miguel's show, Strategy Rewind, on Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/Podcast/B08K589PYV


Support the show

]]> Buzzsprout-10307179 Thu, 24 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0400 3283 full false The five keys to claiming, and ceding, space with best selling author, Eliza VanCort The five keys to claiming, and ceding, space with best selling author, Eliza VanCort Some books are a lifetime in the making.

That's the case with Eliza VanCort's best seller, A Woman's Guide to Claiming Space: Stand Tall, Raise Your Voice, Be Heard.

When Eliza was four years old she was kidnapped by her mother multiple times and taken across the country. 

Eliza learned early that being small and quiet was how to stay alive. 

As she grew up she worked through a lot of that baggage and was running a successful acting school when she was struck by a vehicle and had to relearn how to communicate.

What used to come naturally now became a hard fought chore. Because of that process, her acting background, and her childhood trauma she emerged as an expert at claiming space.

In this episode we talk about claiming space for yourself, ceding space to others, how to make money from a book, growing a 100k+ TikTok following, and the advice she would give to a father of two little girls.

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]]> Some books are a lifetime in the making.

That's the case with Eliza VanCort's best seller, A Woman's Guide to Claiming Space: Stand Tall, Raise Your Voice, Be Heard.

When Eliza was four years old she was kidnapped by her mother multiple times and taken across the country. 

Eliza learned early that being small and quiet was how to stay alive. 

As she grew up she worked through a lot of that baggage and was running a successful acting school when she was struck by a vehicle and had to relearn how to communicate.

What used to come naturally now became a hard fought chore. Because of that process, her acting background, and her childhood trauma she emerged as an expert at claiming space.

In this episode we talk about claiming space for yourself, ceding space to others, how to make money from a book, growing a 100k+ TikTok following, and the advice she would give to a father of two little girls.

Support the show

]]> Andrew Biernat Buzzsprout-10271249 Thu, 17 Mar 2022 20:00:00 -0400 2354 full false How the simple change of job title created a flood of customers for Teresa Bruni How the simple change of job title created a flood of customers for Teresa Bruni The separation between a thriving business and one that does just ok, can often come down to something as simple as a job title.

Serial entrepreneur and corporate maven Teresa Bruni has had several successful careers.

But it wasn't until she had to battle a nearly decade long illness that she finally found her calling.

After using a mixture of techniques to become well again, Teresa started using these talents to help others.

She found modest success but it wasn't until she changed her job title that people flooded into the business.

Listen in to hear what she changed, in addition to:

👉 How to get more done and earn more by hiring subcontractors

👉 Why you may need to outsource the work you have expertise in to finally grow your business

👉 How traditional medicine didn't help Teresa, and what she did to heal her body

👉 Why surrender doesn't mean giving up, and why that difference could change your life

And so much more!


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]]> The separation between a thriving business and one that does just ok, can often come down to something as simple as a job title.

Serial entrepreneur and corporate maven Teresa Bruni has had several successful careers.

But it wasn't until she had to battle a nearly decade long illness that she finally found her calling.

After using a mixture of techniques to become well again, Teresa started using these talents to help others.

She found modest success but it wasn't until she changed her job title that people flooded into the business.

Listen in to hear what she changed, in addition to:

👉 How to get more done and earn more by hiring subcontractors

👉 Why you may need to outsource the work you have expertise in to finally grow your business

👉 How traditional medicine didn't help Teresa, and what she did to heal her body

👉 Why surrender doesn't mean giving up, and why that difference could change your life

And so much more!


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]]> Buzzsprout-10207465 Thu, 10 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0500 3226 full false Don't be afraid to abandon your successful enterprise with Coach Rosa Smith-Montanaro Don't be afraid to abandon your successful enterprise with Coach Rosa Smith-Montanaro Success is exhilarating.

And it can be a prison.

Rosa Smith Montanaro was at the forefront of internet coaching and course creation when her book, Mind Over Platter, came out in the early 2000's. She received the E-Business Executive of the Year award in 2004 for the work she was doing serving her fitness clients.

As her clientele asked for more tips, meal plans, and nutrition help, she continued to educate herself and collect certifications to fit their needs.

Over time she drifted more into what she loved: coaching and alternative modalities for helping people find breakthroughs.

Fast forward to a few years ago: Rosa relaunched her book, brought it to best seller status and found a lot of success.

But it wasn't what she wanted to do.

She had the feeling of outgrowing the work, and knew she needed to get back into the work of helping people reframe their mindsets.

She had to leave her success behind in order to pursue the right thing.

That and more in this episode:

👉 How to make your book a bestseller

👉 Why listing off your favorite books can help prove that there's space for you in whatever industry you're looking to break into

👉 Why even coaches have coaches

👉 How to pivot away from success that isn't fulfilling

and much more!


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]]> Success is exhilarating.

And it can be a prison.

Rosa Smith Montanaro was at the forefront of internet coaching and course creation when her book, Mind Over Platter, came out in the early 2000's. She received the E-Business Executive of the Year award in 2004 for the work she was doing serving her fitness clients.

As her clientele asked for more tips, meal plans, and nutrition help, she continued to educate herself and collect certifications to fit their needs.

Over time she drifted more into what she loved: coaching and alternative modalities for helping people find breakthroughs.

Fast forward to a few years ago: Rosa relaunched her book, brought it to best seller status and found a lot of success.

But it wasn't what she wanted to do.

She had the feeling of outgrowing the work, and knew she needed to get back into the work of helping people reframe their mindsets.

She had to leave her success behind in order to pursue the right thing.

That and more in this episode:

👉 How to make your book a bestseller

👉 Why listing off your favorite books can help prove that there's space for you in whatever industry you're looking to break into

👉 Why even coaches have coaches

👉 How to pivot away from success that isn't fulfilling

and much more!


Support the show

]]> Andrew Biernat Buzzsprout-10178502 Thu, 03 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0500 3203 full false The viral video and a dream come true that beat Kobe Bryant for an Espy with Coach Jim Johnson The viral video and a dream come true that beat Kobe Bryant for an Espy with Coach Jim Johnson Footage from this game went viral.

Jason McElwain won an Espy and wrote a book. His coach, Jim Johnson, went on to become a motivational speaker and author.

Their lives were changed forever.

One decision opened up this world of possibilities.

High school basketball coach Jim Johnson let the team manager, Jason McElwain (J Mac), play in the closing minutes of Senior Night.

What happened in the following three minutes inspired the world.

What most people don't talk about are the years leading up to "the moment."

Jason had tried out for the team every year and didn't have the skill set to make it as a player.

Most players that didn't make the team never came back to try out again. But Jim Johnson took it a step further.

He drove J Mac to summer practices, he got to know him, and he made him the team manager each year he tried out.

This story is powerful on its own. But becomes even more powerful because J Mac has autism.

He was dealt a different hand than many.

In an era focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion it's easy to applaud the "moments" of success that make history. J Mac and Coach Johnson certainly had a moment.

But it's just as important to applaud all the little things that coaches, teachers, managers, and leaders do to create space for those who need it.

In this episode you'll be inspired, challenged, and encouraged to be the change we need to see in the world.

You'll also learn:


👉 What Coach gave up every season for 23 years to be role model for his students and their parents


👉 The business of being a professional speaker


👉 Why you always need to be ready for change


👉 How to build your personal brand and become a thought leader


👉 Why you must be the same person on stage as off stage


👉 How to develop your own personal mission statement


And much more!



Connect with Jim:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachjimjohnson/

Website: https://CoachJimJohnson.com

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]]> Footage from this game went viral.

Jason McElwain won an Espy and wrote a book. His coach, Jim Johnson, went on to become a motivational speaker and author.

Their lives were changed forever.

One decision opened up this world of possibilities.

High school basketball coach Jim Johnson let the team manager, Jason McElwain (J Mac), play in the closing minutes of Senior Night.

What happened in the following three minutes inspired the world.

What most people don't talk about are the years leading up to "the moment."

Jason had tried out for the team every year and didn't have the skill set to make it as a player.

Most players that didn't make the team never came back to try out again. But Jim Johnson took it a step further.

He drove J Mac to summer practices, he got to know him, and he made him the team manager each year he tried out.

This story is powerful on its own. But becomes even more powerful because J Mac has autism.

He was dealt a different hand than many.

In an era focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion it's easy to applaud the "moments" of success that make history. J Mac and Coach Johnson certainly had a moment.

But it's just as important to applaud all the little things that coaches, teachers, managers, and leaders do to create space for those who need it.

In this episode you'll be inspired, challenged, and encouraged to be the change we need to see in the world.

You'll also learn:


👉 What Coach gave up every season for 23 years to be role model for his students and their parents


👉 The business of being a professional speaker


👉 Why you always need to be ready for change


👉 How to build your personal brand and become a thought leader


👉 Why you must be the same person on stage as off stage


👉 How to develop your own personal mission statement


And much more!



Connect with Jim:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachjimjohnson/

Website: https://CoachJimJohnson.com

Support the show

]]> Andrew Biernat Buzzsprout-10121162 Thu, 24 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500 2639 full false When to take extra profit and when to plow it back into your business with Anthony Valerio When to take extra profit and when to plow it back into your business with Anthony Valerio Should I reinvest, or should I pay myself a little more this year?

In business the answer to this question has a lot to do with timing.

If you take too much profit for too long, your business will undoubtedly suffer.

If you continually push your profits back into the business you will exhaust yourself before you get to reap the rewards of your hard work.

Anthony Valerio walks us through how he's been reinvesting in his business.

Some of that investment is in equipment, but much of it goes into making his team better.

In this episode you'll also learn:

👉 How to take your most brutal setbacks and use them as fuel to make your business better

👉 Social media strategy that humanizes your company and keeps your customers connected to your staff

👉 Why "Do you have any questions for me?" Can be the most important question you ask a potential hire

👉 How to implement systems that allow you to scale beyond yourself

👉 Why you need to be hiring for potential, not skill if you want to build the right team

And so much more!

Check out Anthony and his team at Four Winds Masonry and Chimney on Facebook and Instagram:

https://www.facebook.com/fourwindschimney

https://www.instagram.com/fourwindschimney/?hl=en


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]]> Should I reinvest, or should I pay myself a little more this year?

In business the answer to this question has a lot to do with timing.

If you take too much profit for too long, your business will undoubtedly suffer.

If you continually push your profits back into the business you will exhaust yourself before you get to reap the rewards of your hard work.

Anthony Valerio walks us through how he's been reinvesting in his business.

Some of that investment is in equipment, but much of it goes into making his team better.

In this episode you'll also learn:

👉 How to take your most brutal setbacks and use them as fuel to make your business better

👉 Social media strategy that humanizes your company and keeps your customers connected to your staff

👉 Why "Do you have any questions for me?" Can be the most important question you ask a potential hire

👉 How to implement systems that allow you to scale beyond yourself

👉 Why you need to be hiring for potential, not skill if you want to build the right team

And so much more!

Check out Anthony and his team at Four Winds Masonry and Chimney on Facebook and Instagram:

https://www.facebook.com/fourwindschimney

https://www.instagram.com/fourwindschimney/?hl=en


Support the show

]]> Buzzsprout-10063504 Tue, 22 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500 3216 full false When selling, Josh Creager recommends you avoid "maybe" at all costs When selling, Josh Creager recommends you avoid "maybe" at all costs The worst answer you can get in sales is a "maybe."

It opens the door to wasted resources and feature creep.

In sales your goal should be to get to "yes" or "no."

Yes means you have a sale! That's a huge win.

No means your product is not right for that customer at this time. In the future your product may improve to the point they want it, or they may be in a different situation that justifies your product.

Maybe leads to all sorts of ugly.

It can lead to an exhausting game of back and forth tag.

It can lead to jamming features into your product that may not actually help it function better. Those added features can start to add up to "feature creep" which may lead to more unexpected problems, delays, and issues you never intended.

In this episode you'll also learn:

👉 What an MVBP is and how it's different from a Minimum Viable Product

👉 Why some founders shouldn't be the CEO of their own company

👉 What you need to be a successful startup

👉 Why "no" is better than "maybe" when it comes to sales

👉 How to transition from networking and relationship building into selling

And so much more!

Connect with Josh on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshcreager/

Check out the Rochester Open Coffee Club:

https://rocstarts.com/rochester-open-coffee-club-rocc/

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]]> The worst answer you can get in sales is a "maybe."

It opens the door to wasted resources and feature creep.

In sales your goal should be to get to "yes" or "no."

Yes means you have a sale! That's a huge win.

No means your product is not right for that customer at this time. In the future your product may improve to the point they want it, or they may be in a different situation that justifies your product.

Maybe leads to all sorts of ugly.

It can lead to an exhausting game of back and forth tag.

It can lead to jamming features into your product that may not actually help it function better. Those added features can start to add up to "feature creep" which may lead to more unexpected problems, delays, and issues you never intended.

In this episode you'll also learn:

👉 What an MVBP is and how it's different from a Minimum Viable Product

👉 Why some founders shouldn't be the CEO of their own company

👉 What you need to be a successful startup

👉 Why "no" is better than "maybe" when it comes to sales

👉 How to transition from networking and relationship building into selling

And so much more!

Connect with Josh on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshcreager/

Check out the Rochester Open Coffee Club:

https://rocstarts.com/rochester-open-coffee-club-rocc/

Support the show

]]> Andrew Biernat Buzzsprout-10063388 Wed, 16 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500 2993 full false How to sell 1000 copies of a $35 book with Jesse Cramer How to sell 1000 copies of a $35 book with Jesse Cramer To be successful in business, you don't need to reinvent the wheel.

Apple wasn't the first computer company, Google wasn't the first search engine, and Tesla wasn't the first company to create an electric vehicle.

And yet all of these companies have thrived by taking an existing idea and making it their own.

That's what today's guest, Jesse Cramer, has done with the book "Money Mastermind: 30 Authors, 100+ Topics, One Essential Personal Finance Book."

https://www.amazon.com/Money-Mastermind-Authors-Essential-Personal/dp/B09NRGQSXX

He borrowed an idea from Tim Ferris, and brought together a collection of influencers in the personal finance space and made them a deal.

Repurpose or create the best wisdom you have to share, and we'll put it into a book.

The book pays out authors based on total sales as well as their own sales. With a higher profit margin favoring those who push and market the book to their audiences.

In addition to dissecting the book creation, launch, and post launch strategies, we also cover:

👉 How to build a successful blog

👉 The way you can turn your own curiosity and research into content to help your tribe

👉 The best analogy I've ever heard describing cryptocurrency investing

👉 Why the best business plan during the gold rush wasn't panning for gold, it was selling picks and shovels to those that did

👉 Why the national debt isn't as big of a problem as people think it is

👉 What the government might do when facing down cryptocurrency

And so much more!

Connect with Jesse on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jesse-cramer-11b58155/

Check out The Best Interest Blog:

https://bestinterest.blog/

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]]> To be successful in business, you don't need to reinvent the wheel.

Apple wasn't the first computer company, Google wasn't the first search engine, and Tesla wasn't the first company to create an electric vehicle.

And yet all of these companies have thrived by taking an existing idea and making it their own.

That's what today's guest, Jesse Cramer, has done with the book "Money Mastermind: 30 Authors, 100+ Topics, One Essential Personal Finance Book."

https://www.amazon.com/Money-Mastermind-Authors-Essential-Personal/dp/B09NRGQSXX

He borrowed an idea from Tim Ferris, and brought together a collection of influencers in the personal finance space and made them a deal.

Repurpose or create the best wisdom you have to share, and we'll put it into a book.

The book pays out authors based on total sales as well as their own sales. With a higher profit margin favoring those who push and market the book to their audiences.

In addition to dissecting the book creation, launch, and post launch strategies, we also cover:

👉 How to build a successful blog

👉 The way you can turn your own curiosity and research into content to help your tribe

👉 The best analogy I've ever heard describing cryptocurrency investing

👉 Why the best business plan during the gold rush wasn't panning for gold, it was selling picks and shovels to those that did

👉 Why the national debt isn't as big of a problem as people think it is

👉 What the government might do when facing down cryptocurrency

And so much more!

Connect with Jesse on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jesse-cramer-11b58155/

Check out The Best Interest Blog:

https://bestinterest.blog/

Support the show

]]> Buzzsprout-9910580 Sat, 12 Feb 2022 10:00:00 -0500 3663 full false How power networking can lead to clarity and massive action with Alicia Ramsdell How power networking can lead to clarity and massive action with Alicia Ramsdell When you're ready to start something new, how do you go about doing it?

Do you abandon your current career and go all in?

Alicia Ramsdell of Mindful Career Path recommends a different tactic.

Whether you're an entrepreneur or you're employed and considering another type of work, you can start small and build up a taste for it.

When Alicia worked as an accountant she knew she needed to be working with younger people, helping them and guiding them.

So she asked her boss and was encouraged to help the new hires find their place in the company. [Note to the bosses out there: help your people find the work they do best, you won't regret it!]

Eventually she referred to her work not as excel spreadsheets and accounting, but as helping people find their place.

This lead to more interest and a summer of the most intense power networking I've ever heard of.

Alicia talked with three people every day that were doing the work she wanted to do.

After nearly 100 conversations she took massive action, got certified and started her own business.

A week later, Covid hit!

Tune in to this episode to learn more about how Alicia started her own company, got her first clients, and started rocking, amidst one of the most trying times in the past decade.

You'll also learn:

👉 How your current role, whether you're an owner or an employee, can be a springboard into more passionate work

👉 Why authenticity and consistency are your best ways to benefit from your LinkedIn network

👉 How to help your employees explore work they love

👉 Why even a career coach has a side hustle

👉 How a couple months of power networking can lead to clarity and massive action in your business and life

To connect with Alicia check out her website:

https://www.mindfulcareerpath.com/

And LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/aliciaramsdell/

Support the show

]]> When you're ready to start something new, how do you go about doing it?

Do you abandon your current career and go all in?

Alicia Ramsdell of Mindful Career Path recommends a different tactic.

Whether you're an entrepreneur or you're employed and considering another type of work, you can start small and build up a taste for it.

When Alicia worked as an accountant she knew she needed to be working with younger people, helping them and guiding them.

So she asked her boss and was encouraged to help the new hires find their place in the company. [Note to the bosses out there: help your people find the work they do best, you won't regret it!]

Eventually she referred to her work not as excel spreadsheets and accounting, but as helping people find their place.

This lead to more interest and a summer of the most intense power networking I've ever heard of.

Alicia talked with three people every day that were doing the work she wanted to do.

After nearly 100 conversations she took massive action, got certified and started her own business.

A week later, Covid hit!

Tune in to this episode to learn more about how Alicia started her own company, got her first clients, and started rocking, amidst one of the most trying times in the past decade.

You'll also learn:

👉 How your current role, whether you're an owner or an employee, can be a springboard into more passionate work

👉 Why authenticity and consistency are your best ways to benefit from your LinkedIn network

👉 How to help your employees explore work they love

👉 Why even a career coach has a side hustle

👉 How a couple months of power networking can lead to clarity and massive action in your business and life

To connect with Alicia check out her website:

https://www.mindfulcareerpath.com/

And LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/aliciaramsdell/

Support the show

]]> Andrew Biernat Buzzsprout-9995866 Thu, 03 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500 2955 full false Brian Mastrosimone peels back the curtain on what's to come in the metaverse Brian Mastrosimone peels back the curtain on what's to come in the metaverse We're at the dawn of a new digital era.

Web 1.0 meant access to basic information.

Web 2.0 was social sharing and connecting through a computer/phone screen.

Web 3.0 will be the blending of the physical and virtual worlds.

Web 4.0? That's where things might get really interesting.

In todays episode we hear from Brian Mastrosimone, a serial entrepreneur who has dabbled in mall kiosks, construction, real estate, and now an event venue at Lincoln Hill Farms.

Not content to be a run of the mill venue, Brian is bringing NFTs (Non-Fungible Token) and virtual reality into the fold.

By digitizing his venue and creating a new way for small bands to earn a living, there are many reasons to believe that Lincoln Hill Farms will be one of the premier venues in the state in short order.

Even if you have no idea what this new fangled tech stuff is, you're going to want to listen in on this one.

In this episode we explore and define:

👉 What an NFT is

👉 How NFTs will transform the music industry and be a particular help to smaller bands

👉 What Brian did to keep his event venue thriving during Covid

👉 How the deed to your house may become digitized in the not too distant future and the reshaping of finance and real estate industries

👉 Why tourism will be enhanced by the coming digital changes

👉 How his physical events and concert space will blend with virtual reality

And so much more! 

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]]> We're at the dawn of a new digital era.

Web 1.0 meant access to basic information.

Web 2.0 was social sharing and connecting through a computer/phone screen.

Web 3.0 will be the blending of the physical and virtual worlds.

Web 4.0? That's where things might get really interesting.

In todays episode we hear from Brian Mastrosimone, a serial entrepreneur who has dabbled in mall kiosks, construction, real estate, and now an event venue at Lincoln Hill Farms.

Not content to be a run of the mill venue, Brian is bringing NFTs (Non-Fungible Token) and virtual reality into the fold.

By digitizing his venue and creating a new way for small bands to earn a living, there are many reasons to believe that Lincoln Hill Farms will be one of the premier venues in the state in short order.

Even if you have no idea what this new fangled tech stuff is, you're going to want to listen in on this one.

In this episode we explore and define:

👉 What an NFT is

👉 How NFTs will transform the music industry and be a particular help to smaller bands

👉 What Brian did to keep his event venue thriving during Covid

👉 How the deed to your house may become digitized in the not too distant future and the reshaping of finance and real estate industries

👉 Why tourism will be enhanced by the coming digital changes

👉 How his physical events and concert space will blend with virtual reality

And so much more! 

Support the show

]]> Andrew Biernat Buzzsprout-9955070 Thu, 27 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500 3044 full false How to conquer doubt and fear when you're ready to start a business with Melissa Davis How to conquer doubt and fear when you're ready to start a business with Melissa Davis Risk. Fear. Doubt.

These are the dark side of entrepreneurship. 

They cause people to close up shop before they even begin. They drive poor decisions, procrastination, and apathy.

But what if that was all part of the plan?

What if the path to a successful business was with fear and doubt, instead of against it?

Melissa Davis of humanity inc. believes that entrepreneurs are the lifeblood of our culture. They drive innovation, change, personal growth, and are the financial engine of the country.

She is on a mission to equip these budding changemakers with the most powerful tool in the entrepreneurial toolkit: Clarity.

By understanding your values, those of your customer, and getting a clearer picture of who you're meant to serve, you'll unlock the secret sauce of success.

You'll also learn:

-How to get clarity on who you're meant to serve

-Why the difference between your aspirational values and lived values determines your level of success

-What your "two-way-street" values are and who you need to share them with

-How to deal with  doubt and fear

-What we as a society can do to help entrepreneurs through the gauntlet of the first two years of business

And so much more!

Connect with Melissa on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-heisley-davis/

Or on her website: https://www.humanityinc.world/

Check out her free course: https://fierce-composer-201.ck.page/014fa61932

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]]> Risk. Fear. Doubt.

These are the dark side of entrepreneurship. 

They cause people to close up shop before they even begin. They drive poor decisions, procrastination, and apathy.

But what if that was all part of the plan?

What if the path to a successful business was with fear and doubt, instead of against it?

Melissa Davis of humanity inc. believes that entrepreneurs are the lifeblood of our culture. They drive innovation, change, personal growth, and are the financial engine of the country.

She is on a mission to equip these budding changemakers with the most powerful tool in the entrepreneurial toolkit: Clarity.

By understanding your values, those of your customer, and getting a clearer picture of who you're meant to serve, you'll unlock the secret sauce of success.

You'll also learn:

-How to get clarity on who you're meant to serve

-Why the difference between your aspirational values and lived values determines your level of success

-What your "two-way-street" values are and who you need to share them with

-How to deal with  doubt and fear

-What we as a society can do to help entrepreneurs through the gauntlet of the first two years of business

And so much more!

Connect with Melissa on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-heisley-davis/

Or on her website: https://www.humanityinc.world/

Check out her free course: https://fierce-composer-201.ck.page/014fa61932

Support the show

]]> Andrew Biernat Buzzsprout-9938830 Tue, 25 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500 3534 full false Randy Spurling started his service business and within a year started investing in real estate Randy Spurling started his service business and within a year started investing in real estate This episode is not for the faint of heart!

Randy Spurling founded On the Spot Cleaners and the next year started investing in real estate.

While the strategy worked for him, it's not for everyone!

Randy shares some tough stories of how his business wore him out and how, in the short term, several strategic errors cost him his most precious resource: time.

With every hard knocks lesson, there's a silver lining: Randy spent 12 weeks traveling this last year. He has trained his team to run much of the business without him (though he's still very involved). And he's invested in ways that allow him to create more time freedom in his life.

In this episode you'll learn:

👉 How to keep your ego from getting in the way of business decisions

👉 Why it's sometimes better to make less money in your business

👉 The reason you need to think big picture when it comes to advertising (and how you may have missed the most cost effective way the whole time!)

👉 Why Randy loves hiring former restaurant employees

👉 How and when to hire your first and next employee (and how to make sure they pay for themselves)

👉 Why teaching others to replicate your success is often more lucrative than the initial business you were in

👉 And so much more!

Connect with Randy on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/randy.spurling.75

Or on his website: https://onthespotcleanersinc.com/




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]]> This episode is not for the faint of heart!

Randy Spurling founded On the Spot Cleaners and the next year started investing in real estate.

While the strategy worked for him, it's not for everyone!

Randy shares some tough stories of how his business wore him out and how, in the short term, several strategic errors cost him his most precious resource: time.

With every hard knocks lesson, there's a silver lining: Randy spent 12 weeks traveling this last year. He has trained his team to run much of the business without him (though he's still very involved). And he's invested in ways that allow him to create more time freedom in his life.

In this episode you'll learn:

👉 How to keep your ego from getting in the way of business decisions

👉 Why it's sometimes better to make less money in your business

👉 The reason you need to think big picture when it comes to advertising (and how you may have missed the most cost effective way the whole time!)

👉 Why Randy loves hiring former restaurant employees

👉 How and when to hire your first and next employee (and how to make sure they pay for themselves)

👉 Why teaching others to replicate your success is often more lucrative than the initial business you were in

👉 And so much more!

Connect with Randy on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/randy.spurling.75

Or on his website: https://onthespotcleanersinc.com/




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]]> Andrew Biernat Buzzsprout-9917569 Thu, 20 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500 2907 full false To avoid burnout, sixteen year web design veteran, Emily Carpenter, reinvented her business process without compromising her end results To avoid burnout, sixteen year web design veteran, Emily Carpenter, reinvented her business process without compromising her end results Emily Carpenter has seen a lot in her sixteen years in web design. 

Much has changed about websites, but the bones are still the same.

In this episode Emily and I nerd out about web design but transition gracefully into a ton of topics that will help your business stay fresh even as the technology continues to change.

We cover:

-Who makes the best web design client (not who you'd expect!)

-Essential considerations when building your website

-Why you NEED to make sure your website is getting backed up on a regular basis

-What matters in your personal and professional branding

-The best way to use your website to help your potential customers feel cared for

-How to use an RSS feed to curate relevant content for your website

-How to reinvent your business to avoid burnout

And so much more!


Connect with Emily on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilycarpenter/

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]]> Emily Carpenter has seen a lot in her sixteen years in web design. 

Much has changed about websites, but the bones are still the same.

In this episode Emily and I nerd out about web design but transition gracefully into a ton of topics that will help your business stay fresh even as the technology continues to change.

We cover:

-Who makes the best web design client (not who you'd expect!)

-Essential considerations when building your website

-Why you NEED to make sure your website is getting backed up on a regular basis

-What matters in your personal and professional branding

-The best way to use your website to help your potential customers feel cared for

-How to use an RSS feed to curate relevant content for your website

-How to reinvent your business to avoid burnout

And so much more!


Connect with Emily on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilycarpenter/

Support the show

]]> Andrew Biernat Buzzsprout-9855503 Thu, 13 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500 3010 full false Quickly customize your resume & stand out, without getting filtered out, and more job hunting tips with Hannah Morgan Quickly customize your resume & stand out, without getting filtered out, and more job hunting tips with Hannah Morgan Talk about energy! 

Hannah Morgan and I had a lively discussion centered around your next career search.

Whether you already have a job, are actively looking for one, or are looking to hire the right talent, you'll get tons of insight from today's show.

Hannah is a top LinkedIn influencer in career search. She has worked for decades helping people get connected to their dream jobs through her company, Career Sherpa.

If you're a job seeker, apply the advice Hannah shares. If you're looking to hire and retain talent, make sure you aren't giving off unintentional warning signs to your future hires.

Today we talk about:

-Why everyone should have a side hustle

-How to attract the right employees and how to retain your all stars

-Warning signs to watch out for in employers

-What to do about the "salary range" question

-What to do if you're looking for a job (Hint: don't just spam your resume out there)

-How to keep from getting filtered out by computer filtering systems

-The three things you're looking for when networking (A.I.R.)

Connect with her on LinkedIn for some great career advice! (300,000+ followers at the time of this recording!) 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannahmorgan/

You can also visit her website:

www.careersherpa.net

Support the show

]]> Talk about energy! 

Hannah Morgan and I had a lively discussion centered around your next career search.

Whether you already have a job, are actively looking for one, or are looking to hire the right talent, you'll get tons of insight from today's show.

Hannah is a top LinkedIn influencer in career search. She has worked for decades helping people get connected to their dream jobs through her company, Career Sherpa.

If you're a job seeker, apply the advice Hannah shares. If you're looking to hire and retain talent, make sure you aren't giving off unintentional warning signs to your future hires.

Today we talk about:

-Why everyone should have a side hustle

-How to attract the right employees and how to retain your all stars

-Warning signs to watch out for in employers

-What to do about the "salary range" question

-What to do if you're looking for a job (Hint: don't just spam your resume out there)

-How to keep from getting filtered out by computer filtering systems

-The three things you're looking for when networking (A.I.R.)

Connect with her on LinkedIn for some great career advice! (300,000+ followers at the time of this recording!) 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannahmorgan/

You can also visit her website:

www.careersherpa.net

Support the show

]]> Andrew Biernat Buzzsprout-9826268 Thu, 06 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500 3161 full false Podcast Panel: New Years Resolutions with Ben Albert, Kevyn Rustici, Dr. Rehnuma Karim, Jon Goehring, and Coach Jim Johnson Podcast Panel: New Years Resolutions with Ben Albert, Kevyn Rustici, Dr. Rehnuma Karim, Jon Goehring, and Coach Jim Johnson Today's episode brings together six(!) different leaders representing four podcasts, with each person covering what they are planning heading into the New Year.

Resolutions abound in January, but not all of them survive to make it until February, let alone December. Each panel member has a unique take on their goals and how they see their future into 2022.

The conversation takes a fun turn when we start to discuss WHY people tend to fail at their goals and resolutions. 

Tune in to hear from: 

Kevyn Rusticic of Timeout with Leaders https://www.linkedin.com/in/hrevolution/
Ben Albert of Real Business Connections https://www.linkedin.com/in/balbertmarketing/
Dr. Rehnuma Karim https://www.linkedin.com/in/rehnuma-karim-31b12721/
Jon Goehring & https://www.linkedin.com/in/jon-goehring/
Coach Jim Johnson of the Limitless Leadership Lounge https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachjimjohnson/

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]]> Today's episode brings together six(!) different leaders representing four podcasts, with each person covering what they are planning heading into the New Year.

Resolutions abound in January, but not all of them survive to make it until February, let alone December. Each panel member has a unique take on their goals and how they see their future into 2022.

The conversation takes a fun turn when we start to discuss WHY people tend to fail at their goals and resolutions. 

Tune in to hear from: 

Kevyn Rusticic of Timeout with Leaders https://www.linkedin.com/in/hrevolution/
Ben Albert of Real Business Connections https://www.linkedin.com/in/balbertmarketing/
Dr. Rehnuma Karim https://www.linkedin.com/in/rehnuma-karim-31b12721/
Jon Goehring & https://www.linkedin.com/in/jon-goehring/
Coach Jim Johnson of the Limitless Leadership Lounge https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachjimjohnson/

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]]> Buzzsprout-9804302 Thu, 30 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500 3334 full false Emily Palumbos dives into the politics and public opinions that play into what types of grants will be available for your business Emily Palumbos dives into the politics and public opinions that play into what types of grants will be available for your business There's free money out there, friend.

You just need to take the time to find it.

Grants exist to help further what the government sees as important areas of need. There's an ebb and flow to the types of organizations and projects that governments, localities, and agencies want to sponsor.

Emily Palumbos, owner of ESP Consulting, teaches you the two methods of getting grants.

There's the "Do It Yourself" method which is more time intensive and at first will come with quite a bit of a learning curve.

Then there's the "Done for You" option that comes with a price tag, but a better chance at success.

No matter which way you go, it's important to at least check and see what's out there that can help your business.

Connect with Emily here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-palumbos-4335076/


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]]> There's free money out there, friend.

You just need to take the time to find it.

Grants exist to help further what the government sees as important areas of need. There's an ebb and flow to the types of organizations and projects that governments, localities, and agencies want to sponsor.

Emily Palumbos, owner of ESP Consulting, teaches you the two methods of getting grants.

There's the "Do It Yourself" method which is more time intensive and at first will come with quite a bit of a learning curve.

Then there's the "Done for You" option that comes with a price tag, but a better chance at success.

No matter which way you go, it's important to at least check and see what's out there that can help your business.

Connect with Emily here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-palumbos-4335076/


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]]> Andrew Biernat Buzzsprout-9782809 Thu, 23 Dec 2021 22:00:00 -0500 2803 full false Marvin Deitz of 2DAYSMOOD gives us the secret for empowering and retaining your people Marvin Deitz of 2DAYSMOOD gives us the secret for empowering and retaining your people It all starts at the top.

Are you a leader that is empowering your employees? 

Or are you purposely adding bottlenecks and bureaucracy in an attempt to retain control?

Marvin Deitz is an international adjunct professor and the Managing Partner of North American operations for 2DAYSMOOD. He's consulted extensively with his own business, The Customer Happiness Institute, and has taught courses in Rochester, Dubai, Croatia, and the Dominican Republic.

We talked about: 

Frontline employees that don't have permission to solve customer problems

Why being a customer centric company means you need to focus on employees first

How self directed work teams can transform your company for the better

The reason a customer focused company like Amazon treats it's frontline employees so poorly

How strong, humble leaders recognize that they are often the problem, and what to do if your leader is egocentric and blind to their shortcomings

and so much more!

Connect with Marvin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marvindeitz/



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]]> It all starts at the top.

Are you a leader that is empowering your employees? 

Or are you purposely adding bottlenecks and bureaucracy in an attempt to retain control?

Marvin Deitz is an international adjunct professor and the Managing Partner of North American operations for 2DAYSMOOD. He's consulted extensively with his own business, The Customer Happiness Institute, and has taught courses in Rochester, Dubai, Croatia, and the Dominican Republic.

We talked about: 

Frontline employees that don't have permission to solve customer problems

Why being a customer centric company means you need to focus on employees first

How self directed work teams can transform your company for the better

The reason a customer focused company like Amazon treats it's frontline employees so poorly

How strong, humble leaders recognize that they are often the problem, and what to do if your leader is egocentric and blind to their shortcomings

and so much more!

Connect with Marvin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marvindeitz/



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]]> Andrew Biernat Buzzsprout-9724279 Thu, 16 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500 2821 full false Linda Heeler helps us explore the line between authentic sharing to grow your brand, and giving your audience TMI Linda Heeler helps us explore the line between authentic sharing to grow your brand, and giving your audience TMI Linda looked across the room and knew that the woman standing there, poised, confident, and dressed to impress, would not be a good coaching match. 

They were paired up anyway, and the story that unfolded over the coming months was a  frustrating emotional roller coaster. 

They both begged to be paired with someone else. They both wanted to quit on each other. 

But by persevering, they both experienced something that neither one was ready for...

Linda Heeler is a Life Coach and one of my favorite people to explore ideas with.

We dive into a myriad of topics from creating a personal brand to finding mentors and handling the biases of the important people in your life.

We cover a lot of ground in this one and I know the time will fly by for you just like it did for us!


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]]> Linda looked across the room and knew that the woman standing there, poised, confident, and dressed to impress, would not be a good coaching match. 

They were paired up anyway, and the story that unfolded over the coming months was a  frustrating emotional roller coaster. 

They both begged to be paired with someone else. They both wanted to quit on each other. 

But by persevering, they both experienced something that neither one was ready for...

Linda Heeler is a Life Coach and one of my favorite people to explore ideas with.

We dive into a myriad of topics from creating a personal brand to finding mentors and handling the biases of the important people in your life.

We cover a lot of ground in this one and I know the time will fly by for you just like it did for us!


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]]> Andrew Biernat Buzzsprout-9676059 Thu, 09 Dec 2021 01:00:00 -0500 3940 full false The Perfect Granola founder Michele Liddle shares the big opportunities she's turned down that made her business, and her family, better The Perfect Granola founder Michele Liddle shares the big opportunities she's turned down that made her business, and her family, better "In 2017 I almost put myself out of business."


Michele Liddle started a business from scratch to fill a need in the community. 


And she has made plenty of mistakes along the way. 


It's the learning from those mistakes that have allowed her business, The Perfect Granola, to thrive.


In a society rampant with abundance, it is hard to imagine that there are a large number of people that live with food insecurity.


Michele started volunteering, then she started creating, and then she took things to a whole new level.


You can find her company, The Perfect Granola, positioned next to household brands we've all heard of, at stores everyone in America not only know by name, but shop at on a weekly basis.


Listen in to hear how she took a kitchen project and turned it into national brand.


You'll learn:


- The most important step to turning a "side hustle" into your main gig


-How being hugely successful at the wrong time can almost end your business


-Why you MUST get off of entrepreneur island and how to do it


-The one thing you need to be crystal clear on before you say "yes" or "no" to an opportunity


-How to fight back against imposter syndrome


-What to do to keep your family as your top priority


And soooo much more.



Did you love the episode? Leave a review and let Michele know!


Contact her at: https://theperfectgranola.com/pages/contact



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]]> "In 2017 I almost put myself out of business."


Michele Liddle started a business from scratch to fill a need in the community. 


And she has made plenty of mistakes along the way. 


It's the learning from those mistakes that have allowed her business, The Perfect Granola, to thrive.


In a society rampant with abundance, it is hard to imagine that there are a large number of people that live with food insecurity.


Michele started volunteering, then she started creating, and then she took things to a whole new level.


You can find her company, The Perfect Granola, positioned next to household brands we've all heard of, at stores everyone in America not only know by name, but shop at on a weekly basis.


Listen in to hear how she took a kitchen project and turned it into national brand.


You'll learn:


- The most important step to turning a "side hustle" into your main gig


-How being hugely successful at the wrong time can almost end your business


-Why you MUST get off of entrepreneur island and how to do it


-The one thing you need to be crystal clear on before you say "yes" or "no" to an opportunity


-How to fight back against imposter syndrome


-What to do to keep your family as your top priority


And soooo much more.



Did you love the episode? Leave a review and let Michele know!


Contact her at: https://theperfectgranola.com/pages/contact



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]]> Andrew Biernat Buzzsprout-9634118 Thu, 02 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500 2789 full false Author Joe Morone wants you to "poke the amygdala" next time you start a sales conversation Author Joe Morone wants you to "poke the amygdala" next time you start a sales conversation If you're used to relational selling, Joe Morone is about to blow your mind.

It's true that people tend to buy from people they like. 

But Joe shares an uglier truth: Before you can start selling on emotion and logic, you need to start by "poking" the fear center of the brain, the amygdala.

If you can speak to that persons immediate business survival needs, they have to listen, and you can build from there.

Joe is the author of The Smart Sales Method, and President of WORLDLEADERS. He specializes in selling sales training to tech firms.

By fusing all of his core passions together, spiritually, physically, and intellectually, Joe has created a life of passion that helps him thrive. 

Joe shares these gems and more in our discussion...

1. When you make the call to the CEO, don't try to be their friend. You need to speak their language and tell them how you will help with what's most important to him/her.

2. If you don't want to take the time and sacrifice to be a bodybuilder, there's always golf.

3. Follow your excitement, particularly in the realms of the spiritual, physical, and intellectual. These interests and passions will shape you and help you find your best way to live and contribute.


Link to his book: https://www.amazon.com/Smart-Sales-Method-2017-Improving/dp/0692820302 

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]]> If you're used to relational selling, Joe Morone is about to blow your mind.

It's true that people tend to buy from people they like. 

But Joe shares an uglier truth: Before you can start selling on emotion and logic, you need to start by "poking" the fear center of the brain, the amygdala.

If you can speak to that persons immediate business survival needs, they have to listen, and you can build from there.

Joe is the author of The Smart Sales Method, and President of WORLDLEADERS. He specializes in selling sales training to tech firms.

By fusing all of his core passions together, spiritually, physically, and intellectually, Joe has created a life of passion that helps him thrive. 

Joe shares these gems and more in our discussion...

1. When you make the call to the CEO, don't try to be their friend. You need to speak their language and tell them how you will help with what's most important to him/her.

2. If you don't want to take the time and sacrifice to be a bodybuilder, there's always golf.

3. Follow your excitement, particularly in the realms of the spiritual, physical, and intellectual. These interests and passions will shape you and help you find your best way to live and contribute.


Link to his book: https://www.amazon.com/Smart-Sales-Method-2017-Improving/dp/0692820302 

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]]> Andrew Biernat Buzzsprout-9609242 Thu, 25 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500 3059 full false Casey Wood works remotely for Under Armour and started a unique passion project: an educational hobby farm Casey Wood works remotely for Under Armour and started a unique passion project: an educational hobby farm There are countless success stories of how remote work has changed lives for the better.

Casey Wood seized the opportunity of remote work during the pandemic and bought a 30 acre parcel of land overlooking Canandaigua Lake. 

While still working as a Senior National Account Manager for Under Armour, Casey has started growing crops and raising animals in the hopes of creating a business of his own.

Here are a few things you'll learn about in today's episode:

1. The strategic decisions that helped Under Armour go from garage business where every employee was a friend of the owner to contender with the likes of Nike in only 6 years, and how that all came crashing down (and how it's been built back up again)

2. What the perfect animal is for aerating your soil and creating sustainable farmland

3. Where book knowledge and hands on knowledge meet and how to continually innovate to see massive growth

4. What the future holds for the next generation staring down the barrel of Facebook Meta

5. A Will Smith quote that flies in the face of conventional wisdom

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]]> There are countless success stories of how remote work has changed lives for the better.

Casey Wood seized the opportunity of remote work during the pandemic and bought a 30 acre parcel of land overlooking Canandaigua Lake. 

While still working as a Senior National Account Manager for Under Armour, Casey has started growing crops and raising animals in the hopes of creating a business of his own.

Here are a few things you'll learn about in today's episode:

1. The strategic decisions that helped Under Armour go from garage business where every employee was a friend of the owner to contender with the likes of Nike in only 6 years, and how that all came crashing down (and how it's been built back up again)

2. What the perfect animal is for aerating your soil and creating sustainable farmland

3. Where book knowledge and hands on knowledge meet and how to continually innovate to see massive growth

4. What the future holds for the next generation staring down the barrel of Facebook Meta

5. A Will Smith quote that flies in the face of conventional wisdom

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]]> Andrew Biernat Buzzsprout-9547975 Thu, 18 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500 3053 full false From collaboration, to personal growth, to the darkness inside of us, Ben and I dive into the deep end and aren't afraid to get vulnerable From collaboration, to personal growth, to the darkness inside of us, Ben and I dive into the deep end and aren't afraid to get vulnerable Ben and I had a wide ranging interview going from collaboration, to delegation, and ultimately ended up talking about alcoholism and overcoming hardship. 

-Content creation doesn't have to be hard, according to Ben Albert. If done right, it can be a networking tool as well as an opportunity to help your customers and followers.

-There are some things in your business that you are best at. There are other things that you're not good at. And there are still other things that can be delegated or outsourced at low cost. Those non essentials that you can give away are going to be your key to success.

-Some of your greatest opportunities for growth as a person and as a business owner will not be the "rah rah" exciting moments in a conference center. They will be the dark terrible times that you never wished for. 

-Plus some of the real life hardships that Ben and I have each had to work on and work through in order to get to where we are today.

This one is jam packed with nuggets of wisdom and stories that will not only get you thinking deeper about business, but your own life as well.

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]]> Ben and I had a wide ranging interview going from collaboration, to delegation, and ultimately ended up talking about alcoholism and overcoming hardship. 

-Content creation doesn't have to be hard, according to Ben Albert. If done right, it can be a networking tool as well as an opportunity to help your customers and followers.

-There are some things in your business that you are best at. There are other things that you're not good at. And there are still other things that can be delegated or outsourced at low cost. Those non essentials that you can give away are going to be your key to success.

-Some of your greatest opportunities for growth as a person and as a business owner will not be the "rah rah" exciting moments in a conference center. They will be the dark terrible times that you never wished for. 

-Plus some of the real life hardships that Ben and I have each had to work on and work through in order to get to where we are today.

This one is jam packed with nuggets of wisdom and stories that will not only get you thinking deeper about business, but your own life as well.

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]]> Andrew Biernat Buzzsprout-9528661 Thu, 11 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500 2825 full false Ben Albert, "Marketing Genius", talks influencers, finding your niche, and how he fought back against his personal demons by starting his own business. Ben Albert, "Marketing Genius", talks influencers, finding your niche, and how he fought back against his personal demons by starting his own business. *Aspirational professions: 2001*
"I want to be a veterinarian!"
"I want to be an astronaut!"
"I want to be a fireman!"

*Aspirational professions: 2021*
"I want to be an INFLUENCER!"

Ben Albert, of Balbert Marketing, shares how you need to be building a personal brand - starting ten years ago. If you're behind, that's ok, today is the next best time to start. Being a person of influence means you can use your personal brand to further the things that are important to you.

That may mean your business, but it can also be charities, people, and other causes you care about.

Rich with marketing, business, and personal insight, Ben talks about building relationships from networking to a low key sales conversation, how he headed down a dark path at the start of lockdowns last year, and how he positions himself to attract his niche customers.

This interview went so fast that Ben and I promise to do another one in the weeks ahead! Stay tuned!

PS I was the second person to ever call Ben a genius, listen in to hear who the first one was!

Connect with Ben on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/balbertmarketing/


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]]> *Aspirational professions: 2001*
"I want to be a veterinarian!"
"I want to be an astronaut!"
"I want to be a fireman!"

*Aspirational professions: 2021*
"I want to be an INFLUENCER!"

Ben Albert, of Balbert Marketing, shares how you need to be building a personal brand - starting ten years ago. If you're behind, that's ok, today is the next best time to start. Being a person of influence means you can use your personal brand to further the things that are important to you.

That may mean your business, but it can also be charities, people, and other causes you care about.

Rich with marketing, business, and personal insight, Ben talks about building relationships from networking to a low key sales conversation, how he headed down a dark path at the start of lockdowns last year, and how he positions himself to attract his niche customers.

This interview went so fast that Ben and I promise to do another one in the weeks ahead! Stay tuned!

PS I was the second person to ever call Ben a genius, listen in to hear who the first one was!

Connect with Ben on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/balbertmarketing/


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]]> Andrew Biernat Buzzsprout-9464368 Thu, 04 Nov 2021 12:00:00 -0400 2480 full false Solocast - 6 Productivity Myths that are keeping you stressed and holding your business back Solocast - 6 Productivity Myths that are keeping you stressed and holding your business back Today I dive into a topic that I am very passionate about: personal and team productivity.

We live in a digital age and in many ways the work that we do has been leveraged and multiplied many times over by the technology that we use.

What I want to confront today are six myths that are likely holding you back from your best work.

Here are the Myths:

Myth #1: I'm a good multitasker
Myth #2: I don't need a schedule
Myth #3: An open office design will boost productivity/creativity
Myth #4: I need my notifications
Myth #5: An open door policy is the most important thing
Myth #6: I need more discipline

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]]> Today I dive into a topic that I am very passionate about: personal and team productivity.

We live in a digital age and in many ways the work that we do has been leveraged and multiplied many times over by the technology that we use.

What I want to confront today are six myths that are likely holding you back from your best work.

Here are the Myths:

Myth #1: I'm a good multitasker
Myth #2: I don't need a schedule
Myth #3: An open office design will boost productivity/creativity
Myth #4: I need my notifications
Myth #5: An open door policy is the most important thing
Myth #6: I need more discipline

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]]> Andrew Biernat Buzzsprout-9444897 Thu, 28 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400 1898 full false Steve Fuller, VP of Bristol Mountain, talks customer experience and how every part of your business impacts the way they see you - especially the bathrooms! Steve Fuller, VP of Bristol Mountain, talks customer experience and how every part of your business impacts the way they see you - especially the bathrooms! With 30+ full time employees, Bristol Mountain needs to grow and shrink it's employee base by the hundreds every year. Steve Fuller, Vice President, shares how the business effectively brings in enough of the right people to serve it's customers.

Steve also dives into the strategic decisions that have turned the business from simply ski resort into a thriving outdoor service based business with four distinct units.

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]]> With 30+ full time employees, Bristol Mountain needs to grow and shrink it's employee base by the hundreds every year. Steve Fuller, Vice President, shares how the business effectively brings in enough of the right people to serve it's customers.

Steve also dives into the strategic decisions that have turned the business from simply ski resort into a thriving outdoor service based business with four distinct units.

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]]> Buzzsprout-9407354 Thu, 21 Oct 2021 07:00:00 -0400 2724 full false Successful Selling Solocast: Learn the core principles of selling, how to test the appetite of the market, and close sales ethically Successful Selling Solocast: Learn the core principles of selling, how to test the appetite of the market, and close sales ethically I've spent much of my life selling and studying sales.  There are some things that I love about sales, and some things that I hate. 

It turns out the things I hate about sales - strongarm tactics, selling things people don't want, and using psychology to bully people - don't have to be there.

I gave this workshop to the Ibero Business Center located in Geneva, NY. The entrepreneurs in attendance were blown away and I knew I had to share this with you.

We talked about creating your MVP (minimum viable product), the best closing techniques, and how to position your offering to solve your customers needs.

This isn't an episode you'll want to miss!

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]]> I've spent much of my life selling and studying sales.  There are some things that I love about sales, and some things that I hate. 

It turns out the things I hate about sales - strongarm tactics, selling things people don't want, and using psychology to bully people - don't have to be there.

I gave this workshop to the Ibero Business Center located in Geneva, NY. The entrepreneurs in attendance were blown away and I knew I had to share this with you.

We talked about creating your MVP (minimum viable product), the best closing techniques, and how to position your offering to solve your customers needs.

This isn't an episode you'll want to miss!

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]]> Andrew Biernat Buzzsprout-9363668 Thu, 14 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400 1771 full false Restaurant owner Susie Atvell talks strategic planning, and why it becomes especially critical in high pressure situations Restaurant owner Susie Atvell talks strategic planning, and why it becomes especially critical in high pressure situations Strategic decisions and planning aren't just reserved for board rooms and company retreats. It is the lifeblood of successful entrepreneurs. 

Susie Atvell, owner of Kindred Fare in Geneva, NY, shares stories of how strategic planning has helped her create a business that allows her freedom to do the work she loves at a time and place she chooses.  

She also shares some times where making panicked decisions made her worse off than when she started.

Listen in to learn how to make strategic planning a regular part of your business.

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]]> Strategic decisions and planning aren't just reserved for board rooms and company retreats. It is the lifeblood of successful entrepreneurs. 

Susie Atvell, owner of Kindred Fare in Geneva, NY, shares stories of how strategic planning has helped her create a business that allows her freedom to do the work she loves at a time and place she chooses.  

She also shares some times where making panicked decisions made her worse off than when she started.

Listen in to learn how to make strategic planning a regular part of your business.

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]]> Andrew Biernat Buzzsprout-9318117 Thu, 07 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400 2290 full false The HR Revolution is here and Kevyn Rustici is its champion: How to Win the War for Talent The HR Revolution is here and Kevyn Rustici is its champion: How to Win the War for Talent Kevyn Rustici shares with us how we can use data to transform Human Resources from a cost center to a profit center. We are entering into the war for talent. If you do not treat your people well, someone else will.

Which phrase resonates more with you:

My employees are lucky to work here.

OR

We are lucky to have these employees working here.

One of these mindsets will evolve your company to the next level, and the other has the potential to make you go extinct. 

Listen in to get Kevyn's insight on how to revolutionize your HR department.

Kevyn also cohosts two podcasts: Timeout with Leaders with Tyler White and The #HRevolution with Bobby Spaziani and Chris Darone.

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]]> Kevyn Rustici shares with us how we can use data to transform Human Resources from a cost center to a profit center. We are entering into the war for talent. If you do not treat your people well, someone else will.

Which phrase resonates more with you:

My employees are lucky to work here.

OR

We are lucky to have these employees working here.

One of these mindsets will evolve your company to the next level, and the other has the potential to make you go extinct. 

Listen in to get Kevyn's insight on how to revolutionize your HR department.

Kevyn also cohosts two podcasts: Timeout with Leaders with Tyler White and The #HRevolution with Bobby Spaziani and Chris Darone.

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]]> Andrew Biernat Buzzsprout-9199820 Thu, 30 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400 2589 full false Auto Wash Car Wash owner Bobby Marchenese shares how he has created a business that can add a new location every 18 months Auto Wash Car Wash owner Bobby Marchenese shares how he has created a business that can add a new location every 18 months Bobby started his business by selling off every asset he had and fully committing to a single car wash. He has since grown it to five locations and is now building his sixth. And he plans on building more. 

Though hard work is an undeniable part of Bobby's success, he and his team have made several critical strategic decisions that turned a declining car wash into a quickly growing business.

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]]> Bobby started his business by selling off every asset he had and fully committing to a single car wash. He has since grown it to five locations and is now building his sixth. And he plans on building more. 

Though hard work is an undeniable part of Bobby's success, he and his team have made several critical strategic decisions that turned a declining car wash into a quickly growing business.

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]]> Andrew Biernat Buzzsprout-9161047 Thu, 23 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400 1881 full false We continue with former Wal-Mart executive Bob Connolly as he covers branding, imagination, and execution for small business We continue with former Wal-Mart executive Bob Connolly as he covers branding, imagination, and execution for small business One of the most exciting things about being in business is the ability to create something from nothing, to see ideas come to life, and to solve problems that were previously unsolvable. Bob talks about how entrepreneurs are often long on imagination and short on execution. 

We discuss the idea of a brand and a brand promise and how execution is key to bringing your ideas (imagination) to life.

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]]> One of the most exciting things about being in business is the ability to create something from nothing, to see ideas come to life, and to solve problems that were previously unsolvable. Bob talks about how entrepreneurs are often long on imagination and short on execution. 

We discuss the idea of a brand and a brand promise and how execution is key to bringing your ideas (imagination) to life.

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]]> Andrew Biernat Buzzsprout-9161016 Thu, 16 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400 1402 full false Former Wal-Mart executive Bob Connolly shares why every small business has clients - not customers - and how to leverage relationships in a way that big companies can't Former Wal-Mart executive Bob Connolly shares why every small business has clients - not customers - and how to leverage relationships in a way that big companies can't Bob spent many years as an executive at Wal-Mart as they became an omnipresent market force. He headed up many aspects of merchandising and has a keen eye for what it takes for small businesses to succeed when the big boys come to town. 

In our first episode with Bob (episode 2 coming next week) we dive into a small detail that makes a world of difference: how you define and interact with your ideal clientele. Many businesses have customers. Bob argues that small businesses need to think of their patrons differently in order to serve them best, and ultimately build a thriving business.

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]]> Bob spent many years as an executive at Wal-Mart as they became an omnipresent market force. He headed up many aspects of merchandising and has a keen eye for what it takes for small businesses to succeed when the big boys come to town. 

In our first episode with Bob (episode 2 coming next week) we dive into a small detail that makes a world of difference: how you define and interact with your ideal clientele. Many businesses have customers. Bob argues that small businesses need to think of their patrons differently in order to serve them best, and ultimately build a thriving business.

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]]> Andrew Biernat Buzzsprout-9160930 Thu, 09 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400 1544 full false Kristen Fragnoli shows us that we all need a little extra help and lays out some criteria for picking your next coach Kristen Fragnoli shows us that we all need a little extra help and lays out some criteria for picking your next coach Kristen Fragnoli is a Life and Leadership Coach who specializes in working with emerging leaders who are looking to improve their performance, expand their impact, and become more joyful and balanced in their career and life.

We talk about how each person can benefit from coaching, even if you "don't need it." And she shares some great insight into what to look for in a coach that can take your game to the next level.

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]]> Kristen Fragnoli is a Life and Leadership Coach who specializes in working with emerging leaders who are looking to improve their performance, expand their impact, and become more joyful and balanced in their career and life.

We talk about how each person can benefit from coaching, even if you "don't need it." And she shares some great insight into what to look for in a coach that can take your game to the next level.

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]]> Andrew Biernat Buzzsprout-9108938 Thu, 02 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400 1905 full false Kim Porter shares her story of rallying an all female brew team to create a beer whose sales provide help to victims of sexual assault Kim Porter shares her story of rallying an all female brew team to create a beer whose sales provide help to victims of sexual assault When Kim Porter found out that people who went through a sexual abuse forensic exam had their clothes taken as evidence, and went home in a hospital gown and hospital underwear, she knew she had to do something about it. Kim led an all female brew team to create IMPACT IPA, a beer which will help fund the purchase of undergarments and clothing for those who go through sexual assault forensic exams.

She shares her thoughts on the brewing industry and where she sees it heading.

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]]> When Kim Porter found out that people who went through a sexual abuse forensic exam had their clothes taken as evidence, and went home in a hospital gown and hospital underwear, she knew she had to do something about it. Kim led an all female brew team to create IMPACT IPA, a beer which will help fund the purchase of undergarments and clothing for those who go through sexual assault forensic exams.

She shares her thoughts on the brewing industry and where she sees it heading.

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]]> Andrew Biernat Buzzsprout-9074666 Thu, 26 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400 992 full false HR Executive Michelle Pedzich shares tips on building a positive work culture through transparency and how to be a master networker HR Executive Michelle Pedzich shares tips on building a positive work culture through transparency and how to be a master networker Michelle Pedzich of Canandaigua National Bank & Trust discusses how leaders can practice transparency and vulnerability in ways that build employee morale and create a positive work culture. She discusses the nuances of networking and some best practices you can implement today.

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]]> Michelle Pedzich of Canandaigua National Bank & Trust discusses how leaders can practice transparency and vulnerability in ways that build employee morale and create a positive work culture. She discusses the nuances of networking and some best practices you can implement today.

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]]> Andrew Biernat Buzzsprout-9074660 Thu, 26 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400 1612 full false Tourism expert Valerie Knoblauch shares how to work with your co-op-etition so that everybody wins Tourism expert Valerie Knoblauch shares how to work with your co-op-etition so that everybody wins Valerie Knoblauch is the President of the Finger Lakes Visitors Connection, an organization dedicated to the advancement of the Finger Lakes region, specifically in the realm of commerce and tourism. 

Valerie generously shares her advice on leadership during the pandemic, how locals can have an outsized impact on tourism, and how working with your "competition" may be your best answer for finding success in the marketplace.

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]]> Valerie Knoblauch is the President of the Finger Lakes Visitors Connection, an organization dedicated to the advancement of the Finger Lakes region, specifically in the realm of commerce and tourism. 

Valerie generously shares her advice on leadership during the pandemic, how locals can have an outsized impact on tourism, and how working with your "competition" may be your best answer for finding success in the marketplace.

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]]> Andrew Biernat Buzzsprout-9074625 Thu, 26 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400 1870 full false The Spirit of the Salon The Spirit of the Salon In the 17th and 18th centuries, salons were where thinkers, artists, and dreamers gathered to challenge ideas and reinvent culture. Today, HR.Salon carries that same energy into the world of work.

In this opening episode, host Andrew invites you into a modern-day salon — a place where curiosity meets capability, and conversations with forward-thinking HR pros spark new ways of leading, listening, and helping people thrive.

Because the best ideas about work don’t come from policy binders — they come from great conversations.

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]]> In the 17th and 18th centuries, salons were where thinkers, artists, and dreamers gathered to challenge ideas and reinvent culture. Today, HR.Salon carries that same energy into the world of work.

In this opening episode, host Andrew invites you into a modern-day salon — a place where curiosity meets capability, and conversations with forward-thinking HR pros spark new ways of leading, listening, and helping people thrive.

Because the best ideas about work don’t come from policy binders — they come from great conversations.

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