The TriMetric Roadmap Podcast With Scott Landis

From Awareness to Execution: The 7 Pillars of Executive Performance

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:27:00 -0000

Episode Title: From Awareness to Execution: The 7 Pillars of Executive Performance (Series Wrap-Up)

Episode Summary:

In this wrap-up episode, Scott and Jeff revisit the 7 core domains of executive performance and shift the focus from diagnosing problems to installing systems that solve them.

If you’ve ever felt like your business depends too much on you, this episode connects the dots—and sets the stage for the next phase: building a company that runs without you.

1. Executive Performance Drives Everything

“How the leadership goes is how the business goes”
Your business ceiling is your leadership ceiling

2. The 7 Domains (Quick Recap)

Vision & Strategic Thinking

Define the future and map the path to get there

Leadership Presence & Emotional Maturity

Stay steady under pressure → builds trust

Communication & Alignment

Eliminate silos → create shared direction

Team Engagement & Culture

Culture exists whether you design it or not

Execution Through Others

Don’t delegate tasks → delegate outcomes

Customer & Stakeholder Stewardship

Stay connected while scaling leadership

Technology, Tools & Systems

Use systems to reduce chaos and increase leverage

3. Awareness Isn’t Enough

Most founders stop at: 👉 “I know my problems”

But that doesn’t create freedom

The real question becomes: 👉 “How do I install systems that fix these gaps?”

4. The Shift: From Operator → Builder

Diagnosing gaps is step one
Installing systems is step two
Scaling through others is step three

5. The 3 Stages to Business Freedom

Stage 1: Operational Stability

Clear roles, financial control, accountability

Stage 2: Executive Systems Installed

You are no longer the bottleneck
Leaders own results

Stage 3: Founder Freedom

Business runs without you

6. The Real Constraint = YOU

If problems roll up to you → you’re still the system
Leadership gaps = opportunity, not pressure

7. What Comes Next (Big Setup)

The next series will unpack:

👉 The Executive Performance Process Built on 2 core engines:

Strategic Intelligence (thinking engine)
Execution Discipline (doing engine)

This is how you actually:

Replace founder dependency
Build leadership layers
Scale without burnout

Memorable Lines

“You can’t run a business blind—but you also can’t run it by numbers alone.”
“If everything rolls up to you… you are still the system.”
“Awareness creates clarity. Systems create freedom.”

Call to Action

Take the Trimetric Quiz → find your gaps
Go deeper with BHD Light (financial clarity + strategy)
Start turning insight into execution

→ trimetricquiz.com

→ bhd4me.com Teaser for Next Episode

How to install the Executive Performance System
The 2 leadership engines that scale companies
Moving from founder-dependent → system-driven

Systems That Scale: Using Technology, Tools & AI Without Creating Chaos

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:00:00 -0000

Episode Title: “Systems That Scale: Using Technology, Tools & AI Without Creating Chaos”

Episode Summary (Short Description)

In this episode of the Trimetric Roadmap, Scott and Jeff break down how founders should use systems, tools, and AI to create leverage—not complexity. They challenge the common fear of systems, unpack the difference between helpful vs. harmful tools, and share practical ways to build systems that actually support both business growth and life quality.

Key Takeaways

1. Systems = Freedom (Not Restriction)

Many founders resist systems because they feel limiting
Reality: everything is already a system—just not always a good one
Strong systems act like a skeletal structure, enabling growth rather than restricting it

2. The Core Question Every Founder Must Ask

👉 “What in my business still depends on someone remembering instead of the system prompting?”

If it lives in your head → you are the bottleneck
If the system prompts it → you’re building a scalable company

5. Systems Exist in Business and Life

Family rhythms, routines, and habits = systems
Example: simple routines (like recurring time with kids) become meaningful systems over time

👉 This ties directly to Life Quality + Executive Performance

Good tools: increase speed, quality, and consistency
Bad tools: create friction, bottlenecks, and extra work

Not every new tool (especially AI) is worth adopting 4. Don’t Confuse Innovation with Distraction

AI is powerful—but also noisy
Founders must develop discernment
The goal is not “more tools”… it’s better outcomes

5. Systems Exist in Business and Life

Family rhythms, routines, and habits = systems
Example: simple routines (like recurring time with kids) become meaningful systems over time

👉 This ties directly to Life Quality + Executive Performance
6. The Real Constraint: Time

Every founder has the same 24 hours
Top performers win by leveraging time through systems

7. Practical AI + System Example

Weekly review using AI (voice → transcription → analysis)
Turns ChatGPT into a personal executive assistant
Captures thinking, planning, and priorities in one place

8. Avoid the “Optimization Trap”

Don’t constantly chase the “perfect” system
Find what works → lock it in → execute
Improvement should not slow momentum

9. Micro vs. Macro Systems

Macro: weekly planning, routines, leadership cadence
Micro: specific workflows (AI prompts, meeting reviews, etc.)

👉 Both must work together

10. You Can’t Scale Without Systems

Founder-dependent = capped growth
System-driven = scalable + transferable business

Memorable Lines

“Systems should save you time, energy, and money.”
“You already have systems… they just might be terrible.”
“You can’t conduct an orchestra if you are the orchestra.”
“The goal isn’t more tools—it’s better leverage.”

Call to Action

Take the Trimetric Quiz to identify gaps in:
Business Health
Executive Performance
Life Quality
→ trimetricquiz.com

Teaser for Next Episode

Full Executive Performance series wrap-up
Introduction to:
The Executive Performance Process
The 2 Leadership Engines
How founders move from Operator → Conductor → Investor

The Relationship Gap That’s Quietly Slowing Your Growth

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:14:00 -0000

TriMetric Roadmap Podcast

Episode: “The Relationship Gap That’s Quietly Slowing Your Growth” (Customer & Stakeholder Stewardship)

Episode Overview

As founders scale, one of the most common—and costly—mistakes is drifting too far from the people who matter most.

In this episode, Scott and Jeff break down Customer & Stakeholder Stewardship, a critical but often overlooked component of Executive Performance. They unpack how to stay connected without becoming the bottleneck—and how to build a business that maintains strong relationships even as it grows beyond you.

1. Growth Creates Distance—Unless You Design Against It As your business scales, it becomes easier to lose touch with customers and key stakeholders. Without intentional systems, you risk losing the very feedback and trust that built your business.

2. Delegation Is the Foundation of Stewardship You can’t stay connected at scale without learning to delegate outcomes—not just tasks. True multiplication happens when you transfer:

Vision
Core values
Decision-making frameworks

3. The Sweet Spot: “In the Loop” vs. “Ask for Permission” Great leaders avoid two extremes:

Micromanaging everything
Disappearing completely

The goal: ➡️ Your team leads ➡️ You stay informed ➡️ Clear boundaries exist for major decisions

4. Stewardship ≠ Control Stewardship means creating:

Trust
Consistency
Care in relationships

It’s not about managing every interaction—it’s about ensuring relationships are handled the right way through your team.

5. Systems Sustain Relationships at Scale Healthy businesses don’t rely on founder charisma alone. They build systems that:

Maintain communication rhythms
Reinforce values
Ensure no key stakeholder feels forgotten

6. Stakeholders Go Beyond Customers Founders often overlook key relationships that don’t directly generate revenue:

Strategic partners
Vendors
Investors
Referral partners

These relationships can significantly impact your future growth and stability.

7. Character + Competency = Strong Leadership Bench To scale relationships through others, you need the right people:

⚠️ Warning Signs to Watch

Customer complaints that “come out of nowhere”
Only reaching out to stakeholders when you need something
Relationships dependent on you personally
Assuming loyalty instead of building trust
Lack of visibility into customer experience

🧠 Self-Check Questions

Where am I too involved with customers?
Where am I too absent?
Who are the 5–10 key stakeholders that impact my future most?
Do these relationships stay strong without me?
Do I have real-time insight into customer experience?

🛠️ Practical Moves

Build systems that transfer your thinking, not just tasks
Use an EA or team member to help manage relationship touchpoints
Create consistent communication rhythms with key stakeholders
Reinforce values through leadership—not just process

🚀 Next Steps

If you want to scale without losing control of your relationships, you need a system—not more effort.

👉 Take the TriMetric Quiz at www.TriMetricQuiz.com to assess your:

Business Health
Executive Performance
Life Quality

This will show you exactly where your gaps are—and how to close them.

Technology, Tools & Intelligence Systems How to use systems and tech to make all of this easier, scalable, and sustainable. 🔜 Coming Next EpisodeTechnology, Tools & Intelligence Systems How to use systems and tech to make all of this easier, scalable, and sustainable.

Stop Delegating Tasks — Start Delegating Outcomes

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:00:00 -0000

Episode Show Notes

Podcast: TriMetric Roadmap Podcast Episode Title: Stop Delegating Tasks — Start Delegating Outcomes (Execution Through Others)

Episode Summary:

In this episode of the TriMetric Roadmap Podcast, Scott Landis and Jeff Jacob tackle one of the biggest barriers preventing founders from scaling their businesses: the inability to execute through others.

Many founders believe they are delegating—but in reality they are simply assigning tasks while still carrying the mental load of the outcome.

Scott and Jeff unpack the difference between task delegation and outcome delegation, why work naturally rolls back to the founder (“founder gravity”), and how leaders must adopt the 80% rule if they want their business to grow beyond them.

They also explore the importance of accountability rhythms, how leadership security affects delegation, and why consistent coaching and structured check-ins are critical for team performance.

If you feel like everything still depends on you—even with a team—this episode will help you understand why.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

The difference between delegating tasks vs delegating outcomes

Delegating tasks keeps the founder responsible for the thinking. Delegating outcomes transfers ownership and decision-making to the team.

Why founders struggle to let go

Entrepreneurs often build their companies by doing everything themselves. The habits that helped them start the business often become the barrier to scaling it.

The concept of “Founder Gravity”

Work and decisions naturally roll back uphill to the founder if boundaries and ownership are not clearly defined.

The 80% Rule of delegation

If someone can perform a role 80% as well as you, the remaining 20% gap is the investment required to gain freedom and scale.

Trying to achieve 100% perfection prevents delegation and stalls growth

Why the last 10–20% of perfection is the most expensive

Just like charging a battery, the final percentage of perfection requires the most time and energy.

That’s often where founders get stuck.

The role of accountability rhythms

Strong teams require consistent accountability structures, including:

• Weekly check-ins

• Clear ownership of outcomes

• Defined goals tied to organizational objectives

Without rhythm, teams default to status updates and firefighting.

Why accountability is actually a form of leadership care

Holding people accountable clarifies expectations, creates growth opportunities, and helps individuals find roles where they can succeed.

Avoiding accountability often creates more frustration for everyone involved.

Key Takeaways

• Founders often believe they are delegating when they are actually assigning tasks.

• Real leadership scale comes from delegating outcomes, not instructions.

• Work naturally flows back to the founder unless ownership is clearly defined.

• The 80% rule is the price of freedom and scale.

• Consistent accountability rhythms drive execution and team growth.

• Leaders must focus on building people, not proving themselves.

Reflection Questions for Founders

Ask yourself:

Am I delegating tasks or outcomes?
Where does work consistently roll back to me?
Am I expecting perfection instead of accepting 80% ownership from my team?
Do I have consistent accountability rhythms, or do meetings mostly involve updates and firefighting? Resources Mentioned

TriMetric Business Assessment➡️ https://trimetricquiz.com

The assessment provides founders with a snapshot across three key areas:

• Business Health

• Executive Performance

• Life Quality

It helps identify the leadership and operational constraints preventing founders from achieving real business freedom.

Culture by Design vs Culture by Default

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 13:20:00 -0000

Podcast: TriMetric Roadmap Podcast
Episode Title: Culture by Design vs Culture by Default (Team Engagement & Culture Building)

Episode Summary:
In this episode of the TriMetric Roadmap Podcast, Scott Landis and Jeff Jacob continue their Executive Performance series by diving into one of the most overlooked drivers of business success: team engagement and culture building.

Many founders believe culture is defined by core values written on a wall. In reality, culture is defined by how leaders behave, what they tolerate, and what they reinforce every day.

Scott and Jeff unpack why culture must be intentionally built, how leaders unknowingly shape culture through their own behavior, and why engaged teams require both high accountability and genuine care.

If your team is technically employed but not fully engaged, this conversation will help you diagnose why—and what to do about it.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

Why culture forms whether you build it intentionally or not
Founders often assume culture will develop naturally, but without intentional leadership it becomes random—and sometimes destructive.
Why culture always reflects the founder
In closely held companies, the team eventually mirrors the habits, discipline, and behavior of the leader.
The danger of aspirational core values
Many organizations display values they wish they had rather than values they actually live.
Why strong cultures must repel the wrong people
Healthy cultures attract aligned people and naturally push away those who don’t belong.
How gossip quietly destroys organizations

Unchecked gossip can undermine trust, damage teams, and derail performance faster than most leaders realize.
The leadership balance that drives engagement.

Great leaders combine:

High love and care for their people
High accountability for standards and results
Remove either one, and engagement collapses.
The difference between secure and insecure leadership
Secure leaders focus on building others up—even to the point of replacing themselves.

Key Takeaways:

• Culture is something people feel, not something they read on a wall
• Founders shape culture primarily through who they are, not what they say • Healthy cultures must attract the right people and repel the wrong ones • Gossip acts like a cancer in organizations if leaders tolerate it • Engagement requires both care and accountability • Secure leaders build people up—even if it means eventually replacing themselves

Founder Reflection Questions:

Ask yourself:

• Does my team clearly understand the culture of our company? • Are our core values actually lived—or just stated? • Do I hold people accountable to culture, or only to results? • Is my leadership building people up or protecting my position?

Resources Mentioned:

TriMetric Business Assessment
https://trimetricquiz.com

The assessment provides founders with a snapshot across three areas:
• Business Health • Executive Performance • Life Quality

It’s designed to help identify the hidden constraints keeping founders stuck in their businesses.

Why Your Team Isn’t Aligned (And What Great Leaders Do Differently)

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 16:00:00 -0000

Why Your Team Isn’t Aligned (And What Great Leaders Do Differently)
TriMetric Roadmap Podcast | Executive Performance Series

Why do so many teams struggle with alignment—even when the leader feels “clear”?

In this episode, Scott Landis and Jeff Jacob break down the real reason alignment fails: not strategy, not effort—but communication.

As part of the Executive Performance pillar of the TriMetric™ framework, this conversation dives into how leaders either create clarity or confusion through the way they communicate vision, priorities, and expectations.

You’ll learn:

The difference between Mission, Vision, and Why—and why your team must understand all three
Two leadership approaches to alignment (and when each works best)
The hidden communication habits that create confusion inside your team
Why “Who’s doing what by when?” is the ultimate test of alignment
Simple, practical tools to instantly improve clarity in your meetings and messaging

Scott and Jeff also share actionable frameworks you can implement immediately—like setting weekly top priorities, adding context before direction, and confirming understanding in real time.

Plus, a powerful reminder: alignment isn’t just strategic—it’s relational. Great leaders don’t avoid tension—they address it.

If your team is busy but not aligned, this episode will show you exactly where the breakdown is—and how to fix it.

Take the free TriMetric™ assessment:
www.trimetricquiz.com

Access the BHD Light diagnostic:
www.bhd4me.com

Strength Under Control: Leadership Presence & Emotional Maturity

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 14:14:00 -0000

Leadership Presence & Emotional Maturity: Strength Under Control

Series: Executive Performance Hosts: Scott Landis & Jeff Jacob Presented by: Business Freedom Advisors

This episode continues the Executive Performance series within the TriMetric™ Tracking System, where Scott and Jeff unpack one of the most overlooked—but mission-critical—domains of leadership: Leadership Presence & Emotional Maturity.

If you lead a team, this conversation is for you.

Leadership presence is more than personality or style. It’s:

How you show up in the room
How predictable and stable you are
The emotional tone you set for your team
Whether people feel safe, anxious, inspired, or uncertain

Your presence directly impacts performance. How your people feel determines how your business performs.

Scott describes leadership presence as a spectrum:

Chaotic & Unstable

Emotional swings
Reactive behavior
Fear-based culture
Team anxiety

Calm & Stable

Predictable demeanor
Emotional steadiness
Psychological safety
Clear direction

The question isn’t “Am I a good leader?” The better question is:

👉 “What atmosphere do I create when I walk into a room?”

Leadership presence and emotional maturity are inseparable.

Emotional maturity includes:

Self-awareness
Awareness of others
Emotional regulation
Knowing what your team needs in a given moment
Bringing the right emotional energy intentionally

Key distinction:

Stoicism isn’t the absence of emotion. It’s strength under control.

Not reactive. Intentional.

Scott and Jeff share actionable habits they use weekly:

Reviewing meetings and transcripts
Identifying missed signals
Challenging assumptions
Getting thinking organized

Clear thinking → Confident emotion → Effective leadership

Jeff emphasizes beginning meetings with connection.

People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care.

Simple, genuine check-ins build trust.=

A powerful example:

Receiving a frustrating email → Feeling anger → Choosing to pause instead of firing off a response.

Delay. Reflect. Respond intentionally.

That’s emotional maturity in action.

When something destabilizes your organization:

Loss of a client
Bad financial report
Team tension

You can either let it happen to you or choose to “make your move.”

Reset your state. Bring steadiness. Lead the moment instead of reacting to it.

“Instead of being reactive, be intentional.”

And:

“Meekness is strength under control.”

Take the free assessment:

👉 TriMetricQuiz.com

It takes about 15–20 minutes and evaluates:

Business Health
Executive Performance
Life Quality

Leadership presence and emotional maturity are built into the Executive Performance section.

Communication & Alignment

The conversation continues as Scott and Jeff explore how emotional maturity connects directly to how leaders communicate and align teams effectively.

If this episode challenged you, don’t brush it off.

Even strong leaders have blind spots. Growth here compounds everywhere else.

See you next week.

🎙 TriMetric Roadmap Podcast🔎 What This Episode Covers1️⃣ Why Leadership Presence Matters2️⃣ The Spectrum of Leadership3️⃣ Emotional Maturity: The Engine Behind Presence🧠 Practical Takeaways✅ Weekly Review for Clarity✅ Lead with Care✅ Pause Before Reacting✅ Make Your Move🔥 Core Quote of the Episode🛠 Want to Measure Your Leadership?🎧 Coming Next Week

From Vision to Execution: Red Flags & Self-Assessment (Part 2)

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 16:00:00 -0000

Episode Summary: From Vision to Execution – Red Flags & Self-Assessment (Part 2)
Hosts: Scott Landis & Jeff Jacob
Sponsored by: Business Freedom Advisors

In Part 2 of our Vision and Strategic Thinking series, Scott and Jeff move from philosophy to practice.

If Mission is your why, Vision is your preferred future, and Strategy is the bridge that gets you there — how do you know if they’re actually working?

In this episode, we unpack the red flags that signal unclear or unhealthy vision, including:

When your team can’t clearly articulate where the company is headed
When every quarter feels like a reset instead of a continuation
When big long-term dreams aren’t translated into focused 90-day action
When your calendar is packed with operations but leaves no room for strategic thinking

Scott and Jeff explore how founders drift into operational overload, why your calendar reveals your real priorities, and how clarity creates powerful decision filters.

They also walk you through a simple 1–10 Executive Performance self-assessment covering:

Future picture clarity (90 days, 1 year, 3 years)
Protected strategic thinking time
Decision alignment with mission and long-term direction

If you score low in any area, that’s not failure — it’s a scaling constraint waiting to be strengthened.

Inside the TriMetric framework, Vision and Strategic Thinking sit at the foundation of Executive Performance. When clarity is weak, the organization feels it long before the numbers reflect it.

The founder’s first job isn’t activity. It’s clarity.

To take the full TriMetric Executive Performance Assessment, visit:
www.TriMetricQuiz.com

Vision & Strategic Thinking: The Founder’s First Job

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:30:00 -0000

In this episode, Scott and Jeff kick off a deep dive into Vision & Strategic Thinking, the first and most foundational domain of Executive Performance inside the TriMetric framework. They explore: What vision actually is (and what it’s not) How vision and mission relate—and why people constantly confuse them Why founders get stuck when these aren’t aligned How strategic planning works in families, marriages, nonprofits, and businesses alike This is a conceptual and philosophical episode—setting the foundation before moving into red flags and practical assessments in Part 2. 🧠 Key Themes & Insights 1. Vision vs. Mission (They’re Close—but Not the Same) Mission is the enduring driving force—the “why” that rarely (if ever) changes. Vision is a preferred future—where you are intentionally leading people next. Different frameworks define these differently, and that’s okay. What matters most: both must exist and be clearly articulated. “They’re almost inseparable—like yin and yang. You can’t really decouple mission and vision if you’re doing it right.” 2. Vision Is a Preferred Future, Not a Vague Idea Jeff describes vision as: Standing on a hillside Seeing a glowing destination in the distance Knowing there’s a difficult path in between Then planning the tools, people, and strategy needed to get there Vision gives: Meaning to the work Energy beyond a paycheck A reason for people to commit, not just comply 3. Strategic Planning Is the Bridge Vision alone isn’t enough. Strategic thinking includes: Anticipating obstacles Identifying required capabilities Choosing the right people for the journey Sequencing the path forward This is where vision becomes executable, not just inspirational. 4. Families, Businesses, and Organizations All Work the Same Scott and Jeff reflect on a shared realization: Strategic planning principles apply equally to: Marriages Families Nonprofits Businesses Leadership dynamics repeat everywhere because people are people. “Dealing with employees can feel a lot like dealing with kids—same need to be seen, validated, and led well.” 5. A Real Example: Business Freedom Advisors Using BFA as a case study: Mission: Helping founders experience freedom—in business, leadership, and life Vision (early): Serve enough clients to sustain full-time focus Vision (later): Create jobs, remove more burden from founders, and expand impact Vision evolves. Mission anchors. 🚩 What’s Coming Next (Part 2) In the next episode, Scott and Jeff will cover: Common red flags that signal broken vision or weak strategic thinking Founder behaviors that quietly derail teams Simple self-assessment questions to diagnose misalignment How to level-up vision from “good ideas” to real traction 🎧 Final Thought Labels matter less than alignment. If your mission and vision: Aren’t clear Aren’t connected Or aren’t lived out through strategy Your organization will feel it—long before the numbers show it.

The 7 Traits of a Scalable Founder

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 18:12:00 -0000

In this kickoff episode of a new multi-part series, Scott Landis and Jeff Jacob shift focus from Business Health to Executive Performance—the often-ignored constraint that keeps founders stuck at revenue and leadership ceilings. This conversation sets the foundation for understanding why the skills that got you to $1–$10M often won’t get you beyond it, and why scaling requires a different way of thinking, leading, and executing through others. The episode introduces the Seven Traits of a Scalable Founder, which will each be explored in depth in future episodes. 🔍 Key Themes & Takeaways 1. Why Founders Get Stuck Most founders hit a ceiling not because of effort—but because of outgrown leadership patterns The transition from entrepreneur to executive is unavoidable for scale Leadership, not opportunity, is usually the limiting factor 2. The Adolescent Business Analogy Businesses grow like people: baby → toddler → adolescent → adult Many $1–$10M businesses have “adult potential” but still think and act like kids Scaling requires developmental change, not just more tactics 3. Executive Performance as a System Executive performance cannot be improved in isolation Vision, leadership, communication, execution, and technology must work together Pulling the wrong lever at the wrong time creates more friction, not growth 4. Leadership Is Lonely—By Design Founders often drown in areas they are not gifted in Even strong teams don’t remove the weight of ultimate responsibility True leverage comes from partnership, not isolation 🧠 The Seven Traits of a Scalable Founder Introduced in this episode (with deep dives coming next): Vision & Strategic Thinking Leadership Presence & Emotional Maturity Communication & Alignment Team Engagement & Culture Building Execution Through Others Customer & Stakeholder Stewardship Technology, Tools & Intelligence Systems These are the muscles founders must train to move from hustle to freedom. 🧪 Tools Mentioned TriMetric Quiz (V2) – Measures: Business Health Executive Performance Life Quality ➡️ Take the assessment at TrimetricQuiz.com 🎯 Who This Episode Is For Founders stuck between success and scalability Business owners feeling the weight of leadership Leaders who know something has to change—but aren’t sure what $1–$10M companies trying to break through the next ceiling 🔜 What’s Next in the Series Each upcoming episode will focus on one of the seven executive performance traits, with practical insight, real-world examples, and clear indicators of what “good” actually looks like at the executive level.

The Four Pillars of Fulfillment: Guardrails for a Life and Business That Truly Works

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 16:54:00 -0000

Episode Summary:

In this conversation, Scott and Jeff dive into the Four Pillars of Fulfillment™—the foundational framework behind the Alignment Operating System™ and the TriMetric model. This episode explores how high-performing founders can succeed without sacrificing their health, relationships, or purpose.

Scott shares the origin story of the Four Pillars, including how early career success, the real estate crash, and Tony Robbins’ insights led to a major shift in how he defines “winning.” Jeff asks the questions most founders wrestle with: How can success still feel empty? Why do we fall out of alignment? And how do we get back on track?

Packed with personal stories, simple language, and practical insight, it’s a grounded and relatable episode for any entrepreneur who wants to improve their business and their life at the same time.

Key Topics Covered:

1. Why Success Isn’t Enough • The gap between achievement and fulfillment • “Success without fulfillment is the ultimate failure” • How Scott’s bankruptcy reshaped his definition of success

2. Pillar One: Vitality • Vitality as real energy—not stimulants or quick fixes • Physical, mental, and emotional health as leadership fuel • Why vitality is the foundation for family, leadership, and impact

3. Pillar Two: Relationships • Who do you want your life to work for? • Managing “relationship dials” that shape your future • Marriage, parenting, and avoiding founder isolation • Guardrails that prevent achievement-at-all-costs living

4. Pillar Three: Freedom • Freedom as capacity, not escape • Internal freedom: breaking triggers, patterns, and insecurity • External freedom: time, location, and business structure • Removing constraints so purpose can flourish

5. Pillar Four: Impact • Contribution as the highest human need • Discovering work you’d do even without pay • Identifying the problem you’re uniquely designed to solve • Connecting purpose to faith, wiring, and calling

6. The Art vs. Science of a Fulfilled Life • Why success follows formulas but fulfillment doesn’t • Why “winning big” can still feel empty • How the Four Pillars prevent self-inflicted collapse

7. What’s Next: The Alignment Operating System™ • Why founders drift out of alignment • How 13-week cycles protect focus and priorities • Keeping life and business aligned long-term

---- Resources Mentioned:

Balancing Act by Scott & Tawnya Landis
Tony Robbins – Date With Destiny
Andy Stanley – Guardrails series
TriMetric Roadmap™ & the Business Health Diagnostic
Four Pillars of Fulfillment™ framework
Alignment Operating System™

Mahesh Thakur - From AI to ROI – Turning Artificial Intelligence into Real Business Growth

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 14:51:00 -0000

In this episode of the TriMetric Roadmap Podcast, Scott and Jeff sit down with Mahesh M. Thakur, CEO of Decisive AI, to discuss how business owners can move from AI hype to AI results.

Mahesh—one of the world’s few Master Certified Stakeholder-Centered Coaches (MCC) and a former executive at Microsoft, Amazon, Intuit, and GoDaddy—shares how leaders can align their teams on a “True North,” integrate AI intelligently, and transform culture, execution, and bottom-line growth.

You’ll hear how 92% of AI investments currently fail, what separates the 8% that succeed, and how smaller companies can use AI to level the playing field with billion-dollar enterprises.

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About Mahesh M. Thakur

Mahesh M. Thakur is the Founder and CEO of Decisive AI, where he helps CEOs and leadership teams align on their True North and turn AI into ROI™.

A former executive at Microsoft, Amazon, Intuit, and GoDaddy, Mahesh is among the world’s top 0.1% of Master Certified Stakeholder-Centered Coaches (MCC). He’s advised leaders at JPMorgan Chase, Meta, Google, Walmart, PayPal, and John Deere, helping them achieve measurable transformations—from doubling growth rates to cutting decision cycles by 40%.

Connect: LinkedIn | Instagram | X (Twitter)

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1. What does “AI to ROI” mean?

AI to ROI™ is Mahesh’s framework for turning artificial intelligence investments into tangible business outcomes—revenue growth, cost savings, and cultural transformation. It blends technology strategy with human alignment.

2. Why do 90% of AI projects fail? Most fail because they lack a clear framework, leadership alignment, or measurable objectives. Companies often jump in due to FOMO, invest heavily, and never achieve integration or adoption that creates ROI.

3. Who should be investing in AI? Every business—from tech firms to law practices to construction companies—can benefit from AI. It’s no longer limited to Big Tech; mid-market companies ($10M–$100M) can now compete on equal footing using accessible tools.

4. What is a “Test + Learn™” culture?

It’s a structured approach that allows organizations to experiment rapidly, measure outcomes, and scale only what works—turning innovation into a repeatable discipline.

5. How can small and mid-sized companies use AI effectively?

Start by identifying one or two workflows where automation saves time or improves customer outcomes. Build simple pilots, collect data, and align leadership around shared metrics before scaling.

6. What is the “True North” concept in leadership? True North represents the organization’s unifying direction—its mission, values, and goals. Mahesh helps CEOs and teams align on this so that AI and strategy serve the same purpose. 7. How does AI connect to leadership and faith?

Mahesh believes great leaders must balance faith and data. Without alignment, AI becomes fear-driven. True mastery integrates wisdom, courage, and belief that technology should serve humanity, not replace it.

8. What’s next for Decisive AI and Business Freedom Advisors? Scott and Mahesh announced upcoming collaborations to help business owners design both a Business Roadmap and an AI Roadmap for 2026. Follow BusinessFreedomAdvisors.com for updates. ----- Links & Resources

Watch Full Episode on Fathom
Connect with Mahesh on LinkedIn
Learn More About Business Freedom Advisors
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Jeff Jacob - Leadership & Legacy in Transition

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 14:27:00 -0000

Episode Summary: In this episode of the TriMetric Roadmap Podcast, Scott Landis and Jeff Jacob unpack a real-world case study from Business Freedom Advisors’ client portfolio — a multi-generational church navigating leadership succession, cultural transition, and a high-stakes financial turnaround. Through this story, they reveal universal lessons for founders and CEOs of closely held, mission-driven businesses facing generational handoffs and cash flow crises — showing how strong leadership, cultural awareness, and precise financial intelligence can save and strengthen organizations in transition.

Key Themes

Leadership & Legacy: How to honor the past while empowering new leadership to carry the mission forward.

Succession Readiness: The mindset shift founders must make to release control and equip “worthy enough” successors.

Culture & Purpose: Why purpose-driven motivation outperforms paycheck-driven performance — especially with younger generations.

Financial Intelligence: Jeff shares how detailed financial modeling and valuation work helped the client resolve a multi-million-dollar balloon loan crisis.

Strategic Transition: How selling a property for $8M repositioned the organization from survival mode to a sustainable, debt-free future.
Case Study Spotlight: The Southlake Story

A long-established, multigenerational church faced mounting financial pressure, an aging senior leader, and the challenge of preparing for the next generation. The turning point: A pending $3.5M balloon loan threatened closure. Through advisory and valuation work, the team facilitated a full property sale for $8M, leaving $4.5M to reinvest in a new chapter of ministry and mission.

Business Lesson: What looks like crisis can become a launchpad when leaders stay mission-focused, humble, and future-minded.

Resources Mentioned

BusinessFreedomAdvisors.com/case-studies — Explore the Southlake case and others

TriMetric Roadmap™ — Framework for measuring Business Health, Executive Performance & Life Quality

Business Freedom Diagnostic™ — Identify leverage points for growth, valuation, and founder freedom

Jeff Jacob - What Is Recasting EBITDA—and Why It Can Triple Your Business Value

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 01:16:00 -0000

Episode Overview

In this episode, Scott Landis and Jeff Jacob dive deep into a powerful yet often misunderstood concept in business valuation—recasting EBITDA. Using a live client example, Jeff explains how a company’s valuation jumped from under $1M to over $3M simply by cleaning up the books, recasting discretionary expenses, and improving operational efficiency.

The conversation blends humor, practical insight, and step-by-step financial strategy that any founder can follow to increase the market value of their company—without working more hours. Key Takeaways

Recasting EBITDA can dramatically change how your business is valued.
Many business owners understate profitability on taxes, which hurts their valuation.
Cleaning up your books and removing “owner perks” (cars, travel, etc.) paints a truer—and higher—financial picture.
Each industry has its own valuation multiplier based on demand, operations, and risk.
The Business Health Diagnostic (BHD) helps founders uncover value leaks and position for scalable, sellable growth.
Resources Mentioned

TriMetric Quiz: trimetricquiz.com

BHD Lite Inquiry: Send your latest P&L and balance sheet to the BFA team. FAQ:

Q: What does “EBITDA” stand for?

Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization—a key measure of a company’s operational profit.

Q: What is “recasting EBITDA”?

It’s the process of adjusting your financials to remove personal or non-recurring expenses, showing a truer picture of the company’s profitability for potential buyers.

Q: Why does recasting matter?

Because it can triple your business’s value by revealing the profit a new owner would actually experience.

Q: How can I get a Business Health Diagnostic (BHD)?

Start by taking the TriMetric Quiz. From there, Jeff and the BFA team can provide a BHD Lite or full Business Health Diagnostic.

Q: What documents do I need for a BHD Lite?

Just last year’s Profit & Loss Statement and Balance Sheet.

Mario Tovar - Forecasting the Future: How Prometheus Uses AI to See Risk Before It Happens

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 15:31:00 -0000

Episode Overview

In this episode, Scott and Jeff sit down with Mario Tovar, founder of CCMC Advanced Technologies and creator of Prometheus, a patent-pending AI forecasting platform designed to help businesses and governments see risk before it happens.

Mario shares how advanced machine learning can turn complex data into actionable foresight—bridging the gap between predictive analytics and real-world decision-making. The conversation dives deep into economics, business forecasting, and founder mindset, while connecting to the TriMetric focus on Leadership, Business Health, and Life Quality.

-- Connect & Learn More

Take the free Business Health Quiz: TriMetricQuiz.com
Learn more about Mario & Prometheus: CCMC.global
Connect with the hosts:

Scott Landis – Founder, Landis360 / Business Freedom Advisors

Jeff Jacob – Business Freedom Advisors

Jeff Jacob - Business Health Diagnostics: A Business Valuation on Steroids

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 14:05:00 -0000

In this foundational episode of the TriMetric Roadmap Podcast, Scott Landis and Jeff Jacob officially launch the show and dive deep into the Business Health Diagnostic™ (BHD) — a proprietary system that helps founders measure and improve the true health, value, and freedom potential of their business.

They unpack the why, what, and how behind the diagnostic — from discovering operational blind spots to uncovering hidden valuation opportunities — and show how the BHD fits inside Business Freedom Advisors’ Freedom 360™ program. The conversation flows from practical business strategy into spiritual insight, revealing how freedom in business connects to fulfillment in life. --

Key Themes

Start with WHY: The Business Health Diagnostic helps founders move from chaos to clarity — and from job ownership to true business freedom.
Faith Meets Finance: Jeff and Scott discuss the intersection of purpose, stewardship, and intelligent financial design.
From Valuation to Vision: Why good exit planning is also good business planning — and how to build transferable value even if you never plan to sell.
Numbers with a Story: Recasting financials isn’t about accounting tricks; it’s about revealing the truth of what your business is really worth.

Freedom 360™: How the BHD anchors a broader suite of tools — the Business Intelligence Briefing™, Executive Field Manual™, and Tax Briefing™ — to drive freedom and profitability within 90 days.

Resources Mentioned

💡 TriMetricQuiz.com — Free snapshot of your business and leadership health
💼 BusinessFreedomAdvisors.com/Freedom-360 — Access the full Freedom 360™ program
📘 Walking to Destiny by Chris Snider — referenced as inspiration for integrating exit readiness into day-to-day strategy

📗 The Balancing Act by Scott & Tawnya Landis — living fulfilled and free in business and life

Deb Porter - Unlocking Empathy: The CORE Method of Effective Communication

Thu, 14 Mar 2024 10:00:00 -0000

Awakened Life Podcast - Interview with Deb Porter

"Unlocking Empathy: The CORE Method of Effective Communication”

Awakened Life Podcast Season 4 Ep. 33

In this enlightening episode of the Awakened Life Podcast, Deb Porter, a dedicated advocate for improving communication through effective listening, shares her comprehensive journey and the powerful insights she's gained along the way. Deb emphasizes the profound impact that listening—truly listening—can have on both personal and professional relationships. Through her course, Deb teaches the importance of decoding nonverbal cues, asking impactful questions, and fostering an environment where people feel safe to express themselves openly and honestly. She believes that mastering these "soft skills" can dramatically enhance our interactions and connections with others.

Deb's path to becoming an expert in listening is both personal and profound. Originally from Oskaloosa, Iowa, her early aspirations of becoming a secondary English teacher evolved as she felt a deeper calling that led her to seminary and a specialization in caring counseling. Her life's journey took unexpected turns, including a family member coming out during a tumultuous time for the United Methodist Church and facing her husband's critical illness, which demanded her full attention as a caregiver. These experiences deepened her understanding of the crucial role listening plays in supporting and understanding others, inspiring her to focus on teaching listening as a skill.

The episode delves into Deb's CORE method of listening: Calm, Outcome, Relate, and Empathy, providing listeners with a practical framework for improving their listening abilities. Deb's story is a testament to the power of listening, not only as a tool for communication but as a foundation for building stronger, more empathetic connections with those around us.

For anyone looking to deepen their relationships and improve their listening skills, this episode offers valuable lessons and practical tips. Deb Porter's journey from a would-be English teacher to a seminary graduate, and eventually to a listening expert, is a compelling narrative of transformation, resilience, and the unending quest for understanding.

Link to the course "Listen Your Way to Deeper Connections" https://courses.hearingoutlifedrama.com/listen-your-way-to-deeper-connections

And for a full list of courses: www.hearingoutlifedrama.com

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Chris Spanier - How to Seize Opportunities in Business and Life

Tue, 07 Nov 2023 09:45:00 -0000

Awakened Life Podcast - Interview with Chris Spanier

"How to Seize Opportunities in Business and Life”

Awakened Life Podcast Season 4 Ep. 32

Chris Spanier, from Carpe Diem Consulting, shares a captivating journey from his 90s startup experience to his current success. Dedication, team expansion, and product triumph marked the startup phase, but a pivotal moment arose when he had to choose between a long-distance relationship and his job, leading to his relocation to Cincinnati for his soon-to-be wife.

Moving from startups to a financial services company, Chris initially found it frustrating but matured through the experience. The narrative underscores the importance of being present for others during tough times, providing hope, and nurturing critical thinking skills for effective problem-solving and success.

Delving into the origin of "Carpe Diem," inspired by Dead Poets Society, Chris explains its role as a marketing firm helping businesses tell their stories. Stressing the significance of storytelling and understanding a unique value proposition, they explore connecting a company's narrative to effective marketing strategies for attracting leads and engaging potential clients.

Chris shares insights on developing a strategic marketing plan aligned with business goals, even for small budgets. He emphasizes prioritizing key tactics and offers complimentary initial meetings to comprehend clients' stories and determine optimal assistance.

Highlighting the importance of listening to clients' stories, asking questions, and charting the right marketing path forward, Chris provides a holistic perspective on navigating business challenges and achieving success.

Want more from Chris? He would love to hear your story.

https://www.carpediemconsultinggroup.com/letstalk

be sure to mention the podcast for a complimentary consult.

chris@carpediemcg.com

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

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Jodi Brandstetter - Building Profitably: The HR Perspective

Tue, 24 Oct 2023 09:53:00 -0000

Awakened Life Podcast - Interview with Jodi Brandstetter

"Building Profitably: The HR Perspective ”

Awakened Life Podcast Season 4 Ep. 31

In this insightful episode of "Awakened Life with Scott Landis," Jodi Brandstetter, an accomplished HR professional and bestselling author, shared invaluable strategies on HR can be a strategic partner for business owners. The discussion emphasized the pivotal role of HR in providing expertise on laws and regulations, collaborating with business attorneys, and fostering a work environment beneficial to both employees and the organization.

Jodi's journey from Chief Talent Officer to successful business owner provided profound insights. Her shift from assuming she needed traditional employees to collaborate with experts on project work showcased the evolution of an entrepreneur. The conversation underscored the importance of building systems and teams for a profitable and scalable business, challenging assumptions, and embracing a mindset shift.

The episode delved into practical marketing strategies within HR, urging professionals to think like marketers and utilize design thinking for effective problem-solving. Jodi's emphasis on observation, curiosity, and the value of networking in the HR community rounded out the conversation.

Key Takeaways:

Strategic HR: Understand the laws and regulations, collaborate with business attorneys, and create a work environment that benefits employees and the organization.
Entrepreneurial Evolution: Shift from traditional employment models to collaboration with experts for project work, emphasizing the importance of building scalable and profitable business systems.
Mindset Shift: Challenge assumptions, embrace mindset shifts, and participate in mastermind groups to uncover blind spots and gain diverse insights.
Marketing in HR: Think like a marketer, utilize design thinking for problem-solving, and leverage observation and curiosity to improve processes.
Community Building: Connect with the HR community, seek support, and build a peer group for navigating challenges.

For more from Jodi:

Career Strategy Templates including SMART Goals & 90-Day Player at https://bydesignbrainery.com/talentimpact

Design Thinking Worksheets at https://bydesignbrainery.com/forwardimpact

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Jordan Nishizaki - Faith, Story, and the Entrepreneurial Spirit

Tue, 17 Oct 2023 10:00:00 -0000

Awakened Life Podcast - Interview with Jordan Nishizaki

"Faith, Story, and the Entrepreneurial Spirit”

Awakened Life Podcast Season 4 Ep. 30

Tune in to this enriching episode as Scott and Jordan explore the intersections of personal development, entrepreneurship, and the pursuit of an awakened life. Welcome to another captivating episode of "Awakened Life with Scott Landis." In this episode, Scott engages in a thought-provoking conversation with the dynamic and inspiring Jordan Nishizaki, Founder & CEO of Executive Creators and Diverse Network.

Born in Westerville, Ohio, and raised in a Japanese-American household, Jordan's journey unfolds with resilience and a commitment to making a lasting impact on the communities he serves.

Jordan delves into his background, detailing his experiences in the banking, digital marketing, and consulting industries, which paved the way for the creation of Executive Creators and Diverse Network. These organizations are not just about business; they are about storytelling and fostering diverse talent, echoing the importance of community strength.

The conversation shifts to Jordan's personal struggles in high school, where he grappled with feelings of isolation and the challenge of fitting into societal expectations. He shares his transformative journey of self-discovery, driven by faith, travel, and a commitment to embracing diversity and understanding different perspectives.

Jordan's experiences traveling to various countries, from Japan to Europe, underscore the significance of multiculturalism and its profound influence on his passion for supporting diverse communities through Diverse Network.

In a poignant moment, Jordan and Scott explore the themes of love versus hate, good versus evil, and the power of faith. They advocate for unity, understanding, and choosing love as a force to overcome division and contribute positively to the world.

The latter part of the episode delves into the creation of Executive Creators, a content marketing agency aimed at helping businesses tell their stories through impactful videos. Jordan's insights into effective video marketing, word-of-mouth promotion, and the importance of a well-thought-out marketing strategy offer valuable lessons for entrepreneurs and business owners.

As the episode concludes, Scott and Jordan discuss the challenges of engagement on social media platforms, emphasizing the importance of authenticity, community-building, and staying true to oneself.

For more from Jordan Nishizaki: jordan.nishizaki@gmail.com

Links:

Follow Jordan on Instagram – @jordan.nishizaki, https://www.instagram.com/jordan.nishizaki/
For Tips and Resources to Create Amazing Videos – Follow @executive.creators (https://www.instagram.com/executive.creators/)
Learn more about Diverse Network, visit website – https://thediversenetwork.com/

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Michael Knight - Shattering Marketing Assumptions

Tue, 03 Oct 2023 09:56:00 -0000

Awakened Life Podcast - Interview with Michael Knight

"Shattering Marketing Assumptions”

Awakened Life Podcast Season 4 Ep. 29

Michael, a seasoned marketer with a background in mentoring, shared his journey, detailing the challenges he faced from birth to college and how these trials strengthened his faith in God. He highlighted the importance of building trust and relationships in marketing, advocating for a holistic approach beyond transactional social media management.

A significant portion of the discussion centered on the intricacies of effective marketing. Michael emphasized the necessity of understanding and identifying the target audience, stressing the value of tailored messaging for specific niches rather than attempting to serve everyone. Challenging assumptions in marketing and validating them with data emerged as a key theme, as did the importance of creating consistent messaging across platforms to build brand awareness and engagement.

The significance of strategic marketing channels and the need for a robust website that resonates with the audience is underscored. Insights were shared on content and technical optimization for SEO, with a forward look at the impact of AI on search engines. Practical advice was dispensed on how businesses, including niche sectors like pest control, could attract clients through brand awareness and informative content.

To learn more about Michael:

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

and to build a marketing plan that understands your needs and focuses on the whole picture of your business: https://blueportalconsulting.com/contact-us/

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David VanBeenen - How to Rebuild Life After Loss

Tue, 19 Sep 2023 10:14:00 -0000

Awakened Life Podcast - Interview with David VanBeenen

"How to Rebuild Life After Loss”

Awakened Life Podcast Season 4 Ep. 28

In this episode, Coach Dave opened up about his incredible journey of resilience and transformation after facing profound challenges. Dave's life took a turn when he left a successful finance career to pursue his entrepreneurial dreams. However, during the 2009 market crash, his real estate business crumbled, leading to financial turmoil and a life-altering event for him and his wife.

Reflecting on his past struggles, Dave candidly shared how communication in his marriage suffered during economic hardship. He realized the importance of being open and proactive in addressing challenges, acknowledging that better communication could have alleviated strain and conflict within their relationship.

Dave also revealed a major failure in his real estate business that he initially kept hidden from his wife, resulting in years of frustration and anger in their marriage. As a consequence, they lost everything, including their home and cars, and Dave grappled with severe mental and financial challenges.

Dave's journey took an even darker turn when a series of career and personal failures pushed him into a deep depression. His struggles intensified when he found himself confronted by the FBI due to fraudulent loan applications, ultimately leading to a guilty plea.

In a heartfelt conversation with Scott, Dave shared how his wife's unwavering support and his decision to set short-term goals helped him regain confidence and overcome adversity—this pivotal moment marked the beginning of his transformation.

As Dave emerged from a difficult period in his life, he discovered healing and purpose through sharing his story and helping others. He transitioned into becoming a coach and speaker, focusing on supporting men in navigating adversity and enhancing communication within their marriages.

Throughout the episode, Dave and Scott delved into the significance of vulnerability in leadership and its profound impact on people's lives. Dave's story serves as an inspiring testament to the power of resilience and the potential for positive change, even in the face of life's most daunting challenges.

To learn more, and to schedule a free consultation go to https://www.theempowered.life

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Youssef Tawfik - Navigating the Future of Business Technology

Thu, 07 Sep 2023 08:32:00 -0000

Awakened Life Podcast - Interview with Youssef Tawfik

"Navigating the Future of Business Technology”

Awakened Life Podcast Season 4 Ep. 27

Welcome to another episode of "Awakened Life" with your host, Scott Landis. Today, we have a special guest, Youssef Tawfik, a visionary entrepreneur in the world of technology and innovation. In this episode, Youssef takes us on an insightful journey through the transformation from Web 2.0 to Web 3.0.

Youssef demystifies the world of NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens) and provides a clear explanation of their recent fluctuations in value. Moreover, he delves into the profound impact of Web 3.0, showcasing how blockchain technology is revolutionizing secure data storage and tracking across multiple industries.

As the founder of Revi Agency, Youssef sheds light on the robust systems within data centers, including blockchain, that ensure uninterrupted operation during power outages or natural disasters. His company specializes in technology assessments and tailoring bespoke software solutions, offering businesses greater efficiency and streamlined operations.

Listeners gain insights into the vast array of services provided by Revi, ranging from crafting customized WordPress forms with unique outcomes to redefining branding beyond mere logos. Youssef's emphasis on professional graphic design, with a focus on cognitive ergonomics for websites, underscores the dedication to enhancing user experiences.

The episode delves deep into essential tech concepts, such as UI (User Interface) and UX (User Experience), and emphasizes the pivotal role of branding and logo diversity in creating memorable digital experiences. Youssef also shares his personal journey and vision for the future of Revi Agency.

To learn more from Youssef, or to book a technology analysis, go to....https://revi.agency/

Threads: https://www.threads.net/@revi.agency

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/revi.agency/

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Maria Pangalos - Cultivating Connections: A Path to Positive Impact

Tue, 05 Sep 2023 08:08:00 -0000

Awakened Life Podcast - Interview with Maria Pangalos

"Cultivating Connections: A Path to Positive Impact”

Awakened Life Podcast Season 4 Ep. 26

Maria Pangalos Co-Founder of Ambrosia Consulting. As a former diplomat, Maria Pangalos expressed her deep passion for global interconnectedness. She emphasized the vital role of strong leadership within the private sector, discussing how entrepreneurship and capitalism can serve as catalysts for freedom and opportunities. Her insights offered a refreshing perspective on these topics.

Maria's commitment to positive change became evident as she discussed the importance of community and individual action. She shows that the younger generation is a driving force for positive transformation, and their collective efforts will undoubtedly shape a brighter future.

Maria stressed the significance of embracing cultural experiences, effective networking strategies, and staying authentic. Maria also highlighted the art of personalized interactions, emphasizing the power of remembering key details about people to build deep and meaningful relationships.

In her role as an entrepreneur, Maria discussed the diverse categories of clients she works with, ranging from larger corporations to solo entrepreneurs. She emphasized her unwavering commitment to helping clients realize their visions, regardless of their size or industry.

Throughout the episode, Maria Pangalos inspired listeners to pursue their entrepreneurial dreams. She underscored the importance of market validation and understanding the pain points they aim to address, offering practical insights for aspiring entrepreneurs.

Market research and validation took center stage as Maria and Scott discussed the value of conducting focus groups within the target market. They explored how this approach can foster a supportive community and create passionate ambassadors for a product or solution.

The episode concluded with a conversation about the balance between entrepreneurship and personal passions, touching on the role of social media and family.

In this enlightening episode, Maria Pangalos shared her wealth of knowledge and experiences, making it a must-listen for those interested in entrepreneurship, global business, and personal growth.

For more from Maria:

https://ambrosia-consulting.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-pangalos/

maria@ambrosia-consulting.com

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LTC Oakland McCulloch - Navigating Leadership in Challenging Times

Sun, 27 Aug 2023 01:09:44 -0000

Awakened Life Podcast - Interview with LTC Oakland McCulloch

"Navigating Leadership in Challenging Times”

Awakened Life Podcast Season 4 Ep. 25

Join us for an episode brimming with leadership insights and practical wisdom, principles, and strategies for leading effectively, even in challenging times. We are joined by a remarkable individual, LTC Oakland McCulloch, a retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel who has demonstrated exceptional leadership throughout his distinguished career. With over 40 years of leadership experience, including 23 years as a combat arms officer in the United States Army, LTC McCulloch's insights into leadership transcend boundaries and offer valuable guidance for leaders at any stage.

LTC McCulloch's journey began with West Point and baseball, ultimately leading him to various leadership roles within the Infantry and Armor branches. Even post-retirement in 2009, he has continued to exemplify his leadership prowess by becoming a nationally recognized keynote speaker and author of "Your Leadership Legacy: Becoming the Leader You Were Meant to Be." Rooted in principles derived from both military and civilian experiences, LTC McCulloch's teachings offer timeless lessons for leaders of today and tomorrow.

Throughout the conversation, LTC McCulloch shares profound wisdom that underscores the essence of effective leadership. He highlights the importance of integrity, accountability, and a strong work ethic as foundational elements of successful leadership. Drawing from his own life, he emphasizes the significance of being true to one's word, particularly in the age of social media where actions speak louder than words.

Beyond the professional realm, LTC McCulloch extends his leadership insights to family life. His dedication to his wife, children, and grandchildren reflects the same principles that guide his leadership philosophy. He encourages setting standards and fostering discipline within the family unit, ensuring growth and development through both triumphs and mistakes.

As the conversation unfolds, LTC McCulloch delves into societal topics, challenging the notion of division by highlighting the common ground that unites us. He addresses the concept of "toxic masculinity," advocating for positive role models and emphasizing the value of teaching young men healthy masculinity.

Actionable leadership advice from LTC MecCulloch:

Starting with one's local community and making a positive impact on even a single individual.
He champions the idea of simplicity in leadership, underscored by genuine care for people and a servant leadership mindset.
Leadership is about people and trust serves as a beacon for aspiring leaders aiming to make a lasting difference in their spheres of influence.

For more from LTC Oakland McCulloch:

ltcoakmcculloch@gmail.com

www.ltcoakmcculloch.com

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Jeff Baietto - Gamifying Success: Unleashing Transformation One Step At A Time

Tue, 22 Aug 2023 10:07:00 -0000

Awakened Life Podcast - Interview with Jeff Baietto

"Gamifying Success: Unleashing Transformation One Step At A Time”

Awakened Life Podcast Season 4 Ep. 24

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In this episode, we're joined by Jeff Baietto, a passionate individual with a unique blend of skills and experiences. As the COO and Co-Founder of InJoy Global, Jeff's mission is to help people live the life of their dreams. He's also the host of the InJoy Success Podcast and the Co-Creator of My Challenge Creator, a groundbreaking platform that combines gamification and personal development.

Jeff's journey began with a childhood fascination for discovering successful ways to live. This passion turned into reality when he co-founded InJoy Global almost a decade ago. The company aligns with Jeff's personal mission, aiming to empower individuals to live their dream lives. Drawing from his background in the video game industry, executive coaching, and a Masters in Spiritual Psychology, Jeff brings a unique perspective to the world of personal development.

Throughout his journey, Jeff realized the importance of self-awareness and change. By examining belief structures and identifying what truly works, he discovered the key to personal growth. Jeff emphasizes the practice of self-awareness through techniques like age-stage awareness, observation, journaling, yoga, and mindfulness. He recommends resources like Michael Singer's "Untethered Soul" and somatic experiences to foster a deeper understanding of the mind and the present moment.

Jeff's approach to lasting change involves small, consistent tasks over time. Drawing from his experience coaching business executives, he understands the power of shared experiences and community support. He believes that celebrating positive actions and acknowledging progress are crucial for transformation.

My Challenge Creator, the platform co-created by Jeff, brings gamification and personal development together. Through templates and tools, the platform helps users build challenges that lead to lasting habits. He introduces the concept of habit-changing through challenge groups, where structured activities over a specific period lead to gradual change.

To learn more and to get started free, please check out mychallengecreator.com

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Mark James - How Core Values Combined with Good Communication Create Clarity, Harmony and Fresh Perspectives

Thu, 17 Aug 2023 09:44:00 -0000

Awakened Life Podcast - Interview with Mark James

"How Core Values Combined with Good Communication Create Clarity, Harmony and Fresh Perspectives”

Awakened Life Podcast Season 4 Ep. 23

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In this episode of The Awakened Life with Scott Landis, our guest Mark James, a seasoned expert in business improvement, takes us on a journey through his insightful perspectives on achieving success by applying innovative thinking and practical strategies to business and life.

Drawing inspiration from Einstein's three rules of work, Mark introduces his concept of "Business Improvement, Einstein's Way." He enlightens us about the significance of adopting fresh perspectives to conquer challenges and attain superior outcomes in the corporate world and our personal endeavors. Join us as we delve into Mark's wealth of knowledge and expertise to uncover the secrets of optimizing organizational efficiency and effectiveness.

Throughout the conversation, Mark provides invaluable insights derived from his vast experience as a speaker. He passionately shares pragmatic advice aimed at empowering businesses with actionable tips grounded in his expertise. One key takeaway revolves around the crucial role of clarity within organizations.

Mark emphasizes how miscommunication and a lack of understanding can lead to inefficiencies and reduced productivity among team members. His guidance centers on strategies such as strategic planning, streamlined communication, and the simplification of processes, all of which contribute to enhancing productivity and overall outcomes.

Mark and Scott further explore the realm of effective communication and dialogue within organizations. Stressing the importance of active listening and the establishment of core values, they unravel the blueprint for cultivating a positive and productive work environment. Mark's emphasis on addressing the five key questions employees commonly harbor underscores the significance of nurturing a harmonious workplace, where collaboration thrives.

The conversation dives into the realm of core values and their transformative impact on businesses. Mark and Scott underline the significance of articulating and living by these values, citing examples of how they contribute to improved alignment and operational efficiency. This episode also peels back the layers of crafting an exceptional customer experience, underscoring its potential to shape a business's trajectory. Mark recounts a personal experience that underscores the profound impact of exceeding customer expectations through delightful surprises.

As the episode progresses, Mark delves into his own background and passion for aiding struggling businesses. His deep understanding of competitive advantage is articulated, distinguishing between surprise and delight in customer service. The episode culminates in a rich dialogue on identifying and embodying core values within a business framework, which sparks a mutual commitment to future collaboration.

This riveting conversation ends with the promise of a link between Scott and Mark, symbolizing their shared dedication to ongoing growth and learning. The possibility of collaboration on various platforms further amplifies their intent to foster a community of like-minded individuals striving for excellence.

For more from Mark or Performance Advisors Group:

630-882-9107

markj@performadvisors.com

https://www.performadvisors.com

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Brian Veeder - Navigating Business Valuation and Optimization

Sat, 12 Aug 2023 22:14:23 -0000

Awakened Life Podcast - Interview with Brian Veeder

"Navigating Business Valuation and Optimization”

Awakened Life Podcast Season 4 Ep. 22

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In this episode of "Awakened Life with Scott Landis," we're joined by Brian Veeder, a seasoned professional driven by his passion for optimization in organizations through operational and leadership excellence. Brian's extensive background spans various industries, lending him unique experiences and perspectives that he skillfully utilizes in his advisory services for both businesses and non-profit organizations.

Hailing from central Illinois, Brian's journey includes experiences across different sectors, ranging from electronic test equipment for wireless communications to production agriculture, trucking, transportation, finance, and charitable giving in the nonprofit world. His diverse career history has enriched him with a broad spectrum of perspectives, relationships, and experiences.

Brian's recent role as a leader at Kahuna Accounting allowed him to deeply engage with the day-to-day needs of the business, making significant contributions in an operations capacity. Beyond this, he is known for his expertise in business valuation services, particularly catering to small business owners who seek to maximize their business's value for optimal growth.

With a heartfelt commitment to his community, Brian also dedicates his time as a part-time pastor at a local church in the Bloomington-Normal area. He raises his two children in LeRoy, embodying his values both personally and professionally.

In this engaging conversation, Brian shares his insights on the significance of business valuation beyond the conventional buying and selling context. He underscores the importance of valuing a business as an ongoing tool for growth and self-advocacy. Moreover, Brian's passion for helping non-profit organizations achieve operational excellence and leadership growth shines through, offering a holistic perspective that extends beyond the corporate realm.

Join us as Brian and Scott dive into the intricacies of business valuation, operational excellence, and the power of community support through their mutual connection in the Executive Mastermind community. This episode promises to provide practical insights and inspiration for business owners, leaders, and nonprofit organizations alike.

to reach Brian: bveeder@gmail.com

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

To Get a free Business Health Check for your business go to: https://www.awakenedlife.com/bhc

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James Shockley - From Entrepreneur to Authority: Marketing Automation

Thu, 10 Aug 2023 10:21:00 -0000

Awakened Life Podcast - Interview with James Shockley

"From Entrepreneur to Authority: Marketing Automation”

Awakened Life Podcast Season 4 Ep. 21

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We dive deep into the world of marketing and automation with a true expert, innovator, and tenacious entrepreneur, James Shockley.

James is the Founder/CEO of Social Movement Media, a leading company that empowers businesses to become industry authorities through short-form video content. He is also the mastermind behind Marketing Mate, an incredible marketing automation software system that revolutionizes how businesses create video content seamlessly.

With over 8 years of experience in the digital marketing space, James has honed his expertise in sales, marketing, and business automation. His passion lies in helping business owners navigate the complexities of marketing by streamlining processes through automation. Based in St. Petersburg, FL, James' journey as an entrepreneur and thought leader has been nothing short of inspiring.

In our conversation, James delved into the captivating world of video creation and content marketing. He emphasized the importance of authenticity and natural communication on camera to build genuine connections with audiences. Social Movement Media's unique approach enables them to craft short-form videos tailored for various social media platforms, catering to diverse industries.

Throughout the episode, James shed light on the power of using tools like a ring light and filming content via Zoom. He also discussed the incredible benefits of leveraging organic content to drive leads, effortlessly tracked through automation and CRM tools, empowering businesses with actionable insights.

One of the most significant turning points in James' journey was when he discovered his true passion for content creation and automation. Collaborating with a like-minded individual he met on TikTok led them to witness remarkable growth in their business, demonstrating the power of strategic partnerships.

James candidly shared his personal struggles and triumphs, from facing rejections while establishing his agency to landing a significant deal with Hard Rock Cafe. Even when confronted with the challenges of COVID-19, he expertly pivoted his business model, offering website services that generated substantial revenue.

A standout moment in James' career came when he achieved an impressive $100,000 in just 90 days through Upwork. He emphasized the importance of investing in oneself and strategically utilizing resources to foster business growth.

As the episode progressed, James generously shared invaluable strategies for creating captivating video content. He underscored the significance of meticulous planning, pausing, and breathing during filming, which can make a world of difference in the final result. Moreover, James delighted us with a remarkable success story of how Social Movement Media significantly improved a lawyer client's return on ad spend and garnered thousands of views through organic content.

This episode of Awakened Life offers an enlightening peek into the dynamic world of digital marketing, video creation, and the visionary mind of James Shockley, making it a must-listen for business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs alike.

To get a free content strategy from James with 10 content ideas, DM on IG or tick tock the keyword "content" to @marketingmatedotcom

www.marketingmate.com

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Vanessa Donaldson - Personal Growth and Freedom: Military Life to Van Life

Tue, 08 Aug 2023 09:40:00 -0000

Awakened Life Podcast - Interview with Vanessa Donaldson

"Personal Growth and Freedom: Military Life to Van Life”

Awakened Life Podcast Season 4 Ep. 20

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Vanessa Donaldson is the Founder of "Reset with Vanessa". As a military spouse of 26+ years, mother of 2, and 10 military moves, she’s an expert in her field as a Full Life Cycle Military Spouse Transitional Coach. She interviews the military community around topics of Life Beyond the Military. She has a passion for helping military spouses and female military veterans with Exit Strategy Plans using mindfulness and nature so their families can thrive on the civilian side after retirement.

When not helping grow her business, or while she’s running her business from the road out of a 24ft sprinter van, she works remotely as a Digital Nomad while exploring America & beyond with her retired Marine Corps husband and their 2 old pups. After retirement, the 2 used to run a boating ministry called Seaworthy Outreach taking out injured veterans and their families for Ocean Therapy in Southern CA near Camp Pendleton Marine Corps Base until the pandemic shut them down overnight. Fun facts - Vanessa speaks French & German and was runner-up for Miss Teen Washington, DC in her youth.

In this episode, Vanessa opens up about her background as a military spouse and her expertise as a transitional coach for military spouses and female veterans. Her passion for guiding military spouses through challenges and helping them thrive in civilian life after retirement shines through.

Their van life adventure is a captivating tale, sparked by the pandemic. After considering it for a year, they decided to take the plunge, purchasing a van and setting off on a journey that eventually led them to Montana.

Throughout their van life journey, they experienced personal growth and discovered a sense of community within the van life community. Vanessa found her calling as a coach during this time, empowering others to find purpose and joy in unconventional ways.

Embracing a nomadic lifestyle, working remotely, and connecting with nature brought fulfillment and freedom to Vanessa's life. Despite initial doubts and different needs, her journey inspired her to help others find fulfillment and purpose.

topics:

Transitioning from a military lifestyle to entrepreneurship
navigating identity
setting boundaries
balancing personal and professional pursuits.
Balancing autonomy and interdependence. The value of alone time and its positive impact on their marriage is a significant aspect they highlight.

Vanessa's passion for coaching and personal growth shines through as she shares her experiences of helping others evolve and find joy in their lives. She also touches on the importance of slowing down, unplugging, and connecting with nature for self-care and well-being.

Finding inner peace amidst the distractions of modern life and recharging one's soul is another crucial aspect discussed.

Get a transitional Audit from Vanessa:

https://calendly.com/resetwithvanessa/virtual-coffee-chat

Work Mobile: +1-949-776-8731

Website: http://www.resetwithvanessa.com

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

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Nancy Fox - From Executive to Entrepreneur: Fractional Leadership

Thu, 03 Aug 2023 10:12:00 -0000

Awakened Life Podcast - Interview with Nancy Fox

"From Executive to Entrepreneur: Fractional Leadership”

Awakened Life Podcast Season 4 Ep. 19

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In this episode, Scott Landis sits down with Nancy Fox, a visionary leader who recognized the rise of fractional leadership during the pandemic and began building a thriving community around it. Nancy shares her experiences and expertise, drawing in individuals seeking coaching and guidance in their journey as fractional leaders.

Throughout the conversation, Scott and Nancy delve into the challenges of establishing and maintaining a community. They emphasize the importance of equipping members with the right tools for success and fostering meaningful engagement. Nancy generously imparts valuable advice to those contemplating the transition from executive roles to entrepreneurship. She underscores the significance of acquiring business development skills and the importance of unwavering commitment and persistence.

Scott and Nancy further explore the essence of persistence and dedication in entrepreneurship. They shed light on the need for strategic positioning, effective marketing, and a strong online presence, with special emphasis on leveraging platforms like LinkedIn to attract clients and stand out in a competitive market.

To learn more about and to get in contact with Nancy...

nancy@fractionals.ai

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancyfoxfractional/https://fractionalconnections.com/

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Alexandra Devendra - A Legal View of Purpose-Driven Business

Sun, 30 Jul 2023 22:05:09 -0000

Awakened Life Podcast - Interview with Alexandra Devendra

"A Legal View of Purpose-Driven Business”

Awakened Life Podcast Season 4 Ep. 18

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In this episode, Scott Landis sits down with Alexandra Devendra, a business attorney known for her work with purpose-driven businesses. They delve into the world of B Corps and the vital role of purpose in business. Alix shares her journey and inspiration for establishing a firm that supports innovative and heart-centered entrepreneurs.

Scott and Alix stress the importance of staying true to core values in business and the significance of legal guidance in navigating the ever-changing economic landscape. They discuss how crucial it is to consult with a lawyer when starting a business, particularly if there are co-founders, stock issuance, or investment matters to consider. For those in need of ongoing legal support, Alix highlights the availability of free or paid consultations and subscription plans.

You will hear invaluable advice for small business owners and entrepreneurs. Why seek legal counsel when establishing a company, hiring employees or contractors, and obtaining the right insurance coverage to safeguard their ventures. Alix shares her personal experience with hiring a nanny and warns about the potential risks involved in misclassifying workers.

Please visit https://aligned.law for a free consult or just send a message to Alix on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/adevendra/

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Andy & Keisha Campbell - The Value of Connection Sessions In Marriage

Sun, 23 Jul 2023 15:25:39 -0000

Awakened Life Podcast - Interview with Andy & Keisha Campbell

"The Value of Connection Sessions In Marriage”

Awakened Life Podcast Season 4 Ep. 17

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In this episode, I interview Andy & Keisha who came to Awakened Life to take our Marriage Architects program and apply it to their life, marriage, and family.

It had extraordinary results. Scott believes that's primarily due to their dedication to one of the tools in the program..."Connection Sessions".

What is a Connection Session? Find out on this episode, and how it can transform your marriage.

If you would like to schedule an appointment for a Marriage Architects coaching session and learn how to have greater intimacy, connection and fulfillment in your relationship, go to www.MarriageArchitects.com

Keisha and Andy...we are so grateful to you for candidly sharing your story, and we pray it brings hope to other couples who desire a breakthrough in their marriage. Thank you so much!

-Scott & Tawnya

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Clint Ferriss - The Power Of Loving Yourself

Mon, 29 May 2023 12:58:53 -0000

Awakened Life Podcast - Interview with Clint Ferriss

The Power Of Loving Yourself

Awakened Life Podcast Season 4 Ep.16

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In today’s episode, we will be talking about going through our darkest times and the importance of loving yourself as we are joined by Clint Ferriss, a very inspiring person who himself can prove to us the power of loving yourself to become the best version of ourselves.

Enjoy this episode of the Awakened Life Podcast with your host, Scott Landis to learn more about, peace of mind, proving yourself and self-love.

Episode Highlights:

Clint Ferriss’s story
Childhood Identity
Being true to yourself (doing the things that you love)
Having siblings
Never give up mentality
The illusion of normal
Going through dark times
Proving yourself & living your purpose
Losing yourself and getting back on your feet
Loving & Forgiving yourself
Being surrounded by the right people
Understanding peace and humility
Having horses
Allowing yourself to know that you are not alone

Finding Your PeaceAs we progress through life, we often encounter unforeseen changes and difficulties that catch us off guard, leaving us ill-prepared and vulnerable when they strike. Clint, who has experienced such challenges from a tender age into adulthood, describes them as his darkest moments. During our lowest points, we often make poor decisions, oblivious to the fact that each misstep leads us further down a path of downfall. However, by adopting a mindset of resilience and embracing key principles such as embracing change, seeking inner peace, and most importantly, loving oneself, we can begin to turn our lives around.

Self-love entails acknowledging and accepting who we are, finding solace within ourselves, and prioritizing our own well-being. It involves nurturing ourselves and attending to our own needs, recognizing our inherent worthiness and deservingness of happiness. Self-love is a journey focused on personal growth rather than a fixed destination to achieve.

Learn more about Clint:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clinton-ferriss/

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Success without fulfillment is not a true success. We adhere to a needs-focused approach to performance coaching. Our holistic model includes growth in the areas of Vitality, Relationships, Freedom, and Impact, to help you create the life of your dreams.

We are a part of a community of awakened men and women, who are growing into the best version of ourselves and looking to make a huge positive impact in the world. Check out our growth community, AwakenedLifeAcademy.com

Archana Shrestha - A Guide To A Healthy Lifestyle For Busy Women

Mon, 29 May 2023 12:51:05 -0000

Awakened Life Podcast - Interview with Archana Shrestha

A Guide To A Healthy Lifestyle For Busy Women

Awakened Life Podcast Season 4 Ep.15

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Welcome to today's episode of the Awakened Life Podcast, where we talk about why you, as an entrepreneur, should take care of yourself, make yourself feel, and act better.

Listen to this episode as Archana Shrestha of Mama Docs shares helpful insights and tips on taking care of yourself, weight loss, and mindset to help mom entrepreneurs show up better at work and in their homes.

Episode Highlights:

Introduction of Archana Shrestha
Awakening in 2020 (Covid story)
Pursuing passions and overcoming burnout
Handling Frustrations (Heartbreak as a parent)
Signs that you are reaching rock bottom of burn out
How burnout affects marriage
Importance of taking care of yourself (feel better and ac better)
The importance of having a healthy mind in losing weight
Controlling our thoughts
Understanding what stress does to your body
Recognizing your stress and what you are feeling

Examine Your Thoughts

Everything originates in your mind. To achieve long-term success, it is essential to consider several mindset shifts. Often, experiencing burnout leads to reliance on food, resulting in weight gain and increased stress. However, the root issue lies not in burnout, stress, or weight gain, but in your thinking. The cycle begins with your thoughts and how you manage them; these thoughts trigger your emotions, influencing your mindset. The emotions you feel align with your actions, and your actions align with your daily goals. This means that if negative thinking dominates your mind, you are likely to experience adverse outcomes throughout the day.

Learn more about Archana:

Website: https://www.mamadocsschool.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MightyMomMD

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mightymommd

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Josh Dirks - THE POWER OF TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION ON MEDIA MARKETING

Fri, 19 May 2023 15:34:10 -0000

Awakened Life Podcast - Interview with Josh Dirks

THE POWER OF TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION ON MEDIA MARKETING

Awakened Life Podcast Season 4 Ep.14

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In today's episode of the Awakened Life Podcast, Scott is joined by the CEO and founder of Project Bionic to talk about marketing in the era of tech: media and innovation.

Episode Highlights:

The Social Media Space (Journey as a pioneer)
Helping people understand innovation and media (Impact of technology on entrepreneurship)
Tips to help a business mature
Hiring a coach for your business
Social Media Creatives
Creating your digital marketing plan
Building and trusting your team in the business (understand what your role is)
Utilizing networks, resources and social media
Telling your story through social media creatives
Playing along with the system
Staying up to date
Scaling your business through digital marketing

Making Marketing SimpleThe power of social media can drive positive marketing in your business. Honing and humanizing your social media presence, creating strategic and customized plans, and growing authentic relationships between company and community that convert leads into customers and customers into advocates will be more accessible than ever. Digital marketing and technology innovation can transform your brand’s online personality into a trusted community or personnel. You deliver strategic, actionable brand messaging that moves your audience through the marketing funnel, generating repeatable, measurable ROI grounded in growth by authenticity.

Learn more about Josh here :

Website: https://projectbionic.com/

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

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshuadirks/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/joshdirks

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Success without fulfillment is not a true success, we adhere to a needs-focused approach to performance coaching. Our holistic model includes growth in the areas of Vitality, Relationships, Freedom, and Impact, to help you create the life of your dreams.

We are high school sweethearts, together for thirty years, with three kids ages twelve, fifteen, and nineteen. This family loves to travel all over the world, and we are based in Gilbert, AZ. We are the champions of awakened monogamy.

Cliff Duvernois - PODCASTING: THE KEY TO BUILDING CONNECTIONS AND RELATIONSHIPS

Tue, 16 May 2023 18:03:10 -0000

Awakened Life Podcast - Interview with Cliff Duvernois

PODCASTING: THE KEY TO BUILDING CONNECTIONS AND RELATIONSHIPS

Awakened Life Podcast Season 4 Ep.13

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In today's episode of the Awakened Life Podcast, Cliff Duvernois, the Podcast & Radio Host of "Ordinary People; Extraordinary Things" at Total Michigan, joins Scott Landis to talk about how podcasting may help entrepreneurs build their businesses.

Listen in as they discuss the significance of developing connections and relationships and how podcasting makes it simple.

Episode Highlights:

Going through dark times in your life
Having the right level of awareness and mindset
Breaking the mirror
Cliff’s career (past businesses)
The power of story (starting a podcast)
Podcast as business
The gift of a having a great mindset
Why are you waiting? (doing your passion)
Going all in
Why you should do a podcast
Making life easier through sharing stories

Sharing Your Story

Podcasts not only serve as a straightforward and powerful marketing tool, but they also offer a genuine avenue to connect with people and demonstrate authenticity. Within the realm of entrepreneurship, authenticity plays a pivotal role in running a business, as it instills a sense of trust in customers and consumers, fostering belief in your business. Once trust has been established, forging meaningful connections and relationships necessary for the organic functioning of your business becomes considerably more manageable.

Learn more about Cliff here :

Website: https://cliffduvernois.com/

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

Facebook: https://facebook.com/cliffordduvernois

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cliffduvernois/

Podcast: https://totalmichigan.com/#

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Kristy Yoder - Delegation: The Key to Unlocking Your Potential

Thu, 11 May 2023 13:39:59 -0000

Awakened Life Podcast - Interview with Kristy Yoder

Delegation: The Key to Unlocking Your Potential

Awakened Life Podcast Season 4 Ep.12

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Kristy Yoder, founder and CEO of Smart Virtual Assistants Agency joins Scott Landis on today's episode of the Awakened Life Podcast. Kristy is a Filipina entrepreneur based in Ohio who successfully grew her business from 0 to a seven-figure by helping busy owners scale their businesses through delegation.

Tune in to this episode to learn how to grow your business by becoming a master delegator.

Episode Highlights:

Introduction of Kristy Yoder
Growing a business from Zero to 7-figures
The beginning of Smart Virtual Assistants
Growing with a team of VAs
Before founding SmartVAs (Knowing when to say no)
How delegating allows you to say no to clients
Focusing on the things you can do
Knowing what you like as a business owner
How and Where to Hire a Virtual Assistant
Tips on how to work with a Virtual Assistant
Understanding what your mission and vision are (living in your purpose)
What makes SmartVAs different from other agencies
How to delegate properly
Removing yourself out of your business (delegating everything)
Why you can’t afford to not delegate

Growing As a Person And As a Leader

Delegating may sound scary and challenging, but it makes things under your plate look easy.

As a leader, delegating is important because you can’t and shouldn’t do everything yourself. Not only that it lets you trust experts to do the job for you at a more efficient level, but it can also help you keep you sane. Running a business is stressful and time-consuming; delegating allows you more time and space to focus on the things that matter most in your personal and professional life. With enough time and headspace, you can think well about your passion, purpose, and business ideas that will affect your life as a business owner and well-being, making you happy, less stressed, and at peace.

Learn more about Kristy and SmartVAs here :

Website: https://smartvirtualassistants.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristy-yoder/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yoursmartvirtualassistants/?_rdc=1&_rdr

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smartvirtualassistants/ or https://www.instagram.com/kristyabbyyoder/

Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0XXnWRzyU1ZXDsKITUDhva?si=b8b8877afdaa4737

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Adam Packard - The Art of Building Authentic Connections on LinkedIn

Tue, 09 May 2023 13:50:26 -0000

Awakened Life Podcast - Interview with Adam Packard

The Art of Building Authentic Connections on LinkedIn

Awakened Life Podcast Season 4 Ep.11

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Welcome to today's episode of the Awakened Life Podcast. Adam Packard of Ninja Prospecting joins Scot Landis to discuss finding, creating, and keeping connections and turning them into business relationships through LinkedIn.

Episode Highlights:

Guest introduction of Adam Packard (How he and his business started)
Wrong ways of doing outreach (How to avoid mistakes)
Making it easy for people to say yes
Knowing what works or not (Facebook, LinkedIn)
Creating Connecting Message
How to win on Linkedin
Working with a team of 25 Virtual Assistants
Outsourcing for your business
Adam’s career as a Golf Pro to a motivational speaker
The importance of follow-up to retain clients
Having a CRM in your business
What Ninja Prospecting Does for Businesses
Family comes first before business
Hiring his first Virtual Assistant
Finding the right people to create a vision

Building a Connection On LinkedIn

A good connection benefits both persons involved. But a real connection must be a two-way deal for it to persist. Why should the other person bother staying connected if you're the only one benefiting from the connection? Or why would the other party stress out just so they could connect with you?

The same is true for LinkedIn. LinkedIn is all about business networking; therefore, making a meaningful LinkedIn connection will entail adding professional value on some level. Business owners may think that building connections on social media is more accessible than doing it on LinkedIn. Adam, an expert, noted that you must have the right formula and be consistent to genuinely like people.

Your profile, targeting, and messaging must be harmonious and on point.

If you're looking to pitch and sell all day long, then LinkedIn won't work for you. There is a time and a place to sell, but you must understand the process to get there. Otherwise, you never will.

Learn more about Adam and his company on:

Website: https://ninjaprospecting.com/

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/AdamPackard

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theadampackard

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Itzel Sanchez - Living with Passion and Faith

Fri, 05 May 2023 14:17:13 -0000

Awakened Life Podcast - Interview with Itzel Sanchez

Living with Passion and Faith

Awakened Life Podcast Season 4 Ep.10

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In today's episode of the Awakened Life Podcast, Scott Landis is joined by Itzel Sanchez. A proud Memphian who loves helping people find their perfect home or sell properties at a top price!

Listen as she talks about her journey from being a responsible daughter/sister, faithful believer, and passionate nurse to a successful real estate businesswoman.

Episode Highlights:

Who Is Itzel Sanchez
Meeting Michael Stansbury (The Act of God)
Itzel's Background Story (A Story of Survival)
Getting Out Of Hardships
Walking With God Makes Things Possible
Success in Real Estate Business
Passion For People
Abiding in God’s Tent and Feet On Earth
Feeling Empty and Filled with God’s Presence
Living in Faith (Trust in God)

In God’s Name

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart," a bible verse that has guided Itzel's life.

Itzel, like the rest of us, went through survival mode at a young age. Her mother's troubles, being abandoned by her parents, doubt of existence, and downfalls (mentally and emotionally) were all witnessed. With those items, you'd think she wouldn't make it, but Itzel did. She is now a happy mother, wife, and successful businesswoman as a result of walking through all of her trials with God and allowing herself to be used by God to serve others and be rescued. Everything for her became possible by just trusting the Lord and his will.

Learn more about her and her business at:

Website: https://itzelrealtor.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/itzelrealtor

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itzelteamsanchez/

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Rick Wickizer - Setting Intentions To Create Your Identity and Life Purpose

Tue, 02 May 2023 16:43:11 -0000

Awakened Life Podcast - Interview with Rick Wickizer

Setting Intentions To Create Your Identity and Life Purpose

Awakened Life Podcast Season 4 Ep. 9

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Your host, Scott Landis, is joined by Rick Wickizer in today's episode of the Awakened Life Podcast to talk about the importance of being yourself, being true to yourself, and serving your purpose in both your personal and professional life.

Episode Highlights:

Guest introduction (Rick’s background)
Overcoming anxiety(developing identity)
Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill
The power of true principles
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey
The process of developing identity and finding your purpose (14:00)
Overcoming imposter syndrome and the 2008 Recession
Allowing god in your life
Knowing what you want in life and using your gift
The seeking heart and mind (uncovering the lies and creating your truth)
Identifying your gremlins
Manifesting optimism and contentment
The Principles of Success: understanding what want in Life (Personal & Professional)
Working hard on yourself to completion
Business in the Speed of Love by Rick Wickizer

Uncovering Your Identity and Life Purpose

Do you ever feel like life is draining you and you're not sure what to do next? In this episode, we discuss the importance of personal development and understanding what you truly want in life. Our guest, Rick, shares his personal journey of struggling with his identity, experiencing a failed marriage, navigating a recession, and dealing with imposter syndrome. Through it all, he has discovered the power of uncovering his life purpose and how it has improved his well-being, reduced inner conflict, and helped him say no to things that don't serve him.

Key Takeaways:

Self-reflection is crucial in uncovering your identity and life purpose. Take time to reflect on your interests, values, strengths, and weaknesses.
Exploring new things and setting goals can help you discover new passions and purpose.
Mindfulness practices can help you become more present and aware of negative patterns and thoughts.
Seek support from friends, family, or a therapist to stay motivated and accountable on your journey of self-discovery.
How to be intentional about picking your ideal life partner.

Join us as we explore the transformative power of uncovering your identity and life purpose.

Learn more about Rick by visiting his website:

https://rickwickizer.com/

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Rob Brown - More Authentic Networking

Thu, 27 Apr 2023 15:42:11 -0000

Awakened Life Podcast - Interview with Rob Brown

More Authentic Networking

Awakened Life Podcast Season 4 Ep.8

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In today's guest on the Awakened Life Podcast, Scott Landis sat down with Rob Brown.

Scott and Rob talk about referral marketing, how it affects a business, building relationships with your employees and clients, and most especially, running a business while strengthening your faith.

Episode Highlights:

Guest Introduction
Rob During Covid changes in the entrepreneurial world
Referrals and relationship
Bringing faith in your work lives
Rob’s family and career as a chef
Living your purpose (building relationships)
Using your gift as a Christian and entrepreneur
Unpacking relationship-building
Being part of a Christian networking group
Doing business together as Christians (supporting Christian businesses)
Gaining and regaining building relationship-networking skills
Christian Business Alliance, G7 Networking,

Leading business with faith as a man, the relationships we form with others are keys to our mental and emotional well-being.

It's only natural for us to desire to be close to other people — to connect and build relationships. Relationships that can describe as social support are a very important part of being a man. Therefore, when social relationships break down or are damaged, it can greatly impact our mental well-being. That relationship also works with businesses.

Having numerous relationships or connections and a network of social support with people with the same mindset and goals can benefit you and help your whole group feel like you're all a single organism working together to achieve your point of success. With Rob, he doesn't only work with his group to achieve their goals but also to serve the purpose of life, which is to our god and his words. He makes sure that he can set an example to his people on how to serve faith that will give abundance and glory in their careers and personal lives.

Learn more about Rob and their community by visiting them on Linkedin:

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

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Justin Stoddart - How To Do ‘Up Stream’ Marketing

Fri, 21 Apr 2023 13:02:37 -0000

Awakened Life Podcast - Interview with Justin Stoddart

“How To Do ‘Up Stream’ Marketing”

Awakened Life Podcast Season 4 Ep.7

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Today's guest on the Awakened Life Podcast is Justin Stoddart, Founder & CEO of Think Bigger Real Estate.

Listen to this podcast so you can learn more business coaching for real estate agents, referrals & networks, improving value proposition, banking, podcasting, and Justin’s book: The Upstream Model.

Episode Highlights:

Authenticity & Podcasting
Stop playing small and play big for impact
Strategic Partnership (Creating outbound& Referral Flow)
Being authentic to yourself
Building referral network
The Upstream Model: Authored by Justin Stoddart
How to connect and do ‘Up Stream’ marketing (18:40)
Being valuable to the business owners that can refer you
Adding value to your target market
The Think Bigger Real Estate Podcast

Building A Relationship with Your Clients

When it comes to marketing, most business owners would either find their way to the public and hand over their credit cards or go straight to the point after locating their market, asking questions to solve their business problems. What business owners should do is add value to their clients or customer. They must earn their client's trust and ears by building a relationship with them. Ask questions that interest them the most, like what they do and how they do it. Then you can start by offering them "how you can help their business" get back on track or be more efficient in with their business. That way, you did not just provide for your business and help your clients but also build a network for your business for your clients, referring you to their other connections and establishing your name. Now, you will be fine engaging publicly or socially to promote and offer your services or product.

To learn more about Justin, feel free to visit him on:

Website: https://thinkbiggerre.com/

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/justinstoddart

Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/think-bigger-real-estate/

If you are someone who’s interest is in the real estate business, you can get Justin’s book and learn more about the real estate business. Just click the link below to get your copy:

The Upstream Model

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Deb Curtis - How To Leverage the SBA to Grow Your Business

Tue, 18 Apr 2023 20:20:06 -0000

Awakened Life Podcast - Interview with Deb Curtis

"How To Leverage the SBA to Grow Your Business”

Awakened Life Podcast Season 4 Ep.6

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Our guest for episode 6 of Season 4 of the Awakened Life Podcast is Deb Curtis, a business coach, and female entrepreneur who assists small businesses with loans and funding.

Join the conversation as Deb passionately shares her journey to success and career in the entrepreneurial world and tips on leveraging the SBA to grow your business.

Episode Highlights:

How Deb got into business
Being a woman in the industry (Deb’s career)
What SBA Lending is
The Silver Tsunami
Helping people how to become small business owners
Plotting out success and succession planning in your business
Training your key employees
The IRS tax returns
Diversification of your customers
Starting and getting into the entrepreneurial world
SBA to start franchising

How To Leverage the SBA to Grow Your Business

Running a business involves a complex floor plan, but marketing and sales serve as its cornerstone, particularly for small businesses. To succeed in today's Internet-driven society and navigate the pandemic's impact on business, entrepreneurs must understand the technical complexities of marketing and sales. Fortunately, the Small Business Administration (SBA) provides a significant advantage by offering assistance to small firms in four key areas: funding, education and training, government contracting, and policy advocacy.These programs are designed to assist entrepreneurs in starting and growing their businesses. To properly understand the benefits of utilizing SBA programs and services, understand the contracting process and how SBA programs and technical support can supplement your market—taking advantage of social media to build connections and reputation and buying old businesses of formers business owners who shifted careers or suffered from financial loss after the pandemic scaling them to keep up with the current entrepreneurial changes, making it profitable again.

To learn more about SBA programs that can help you grow or start a small business, connect with Deb through the links below:

Website: www.debcurtis.com

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/debjojocurtis

Facebook: www.facebook.com/debjojocurtis

Instagram: www.instagram.com/debjojocurtisTwitter: www.twitter.com/DebJoJoCurtis

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Dennis Deardorff - Knowing Jesus: Discovering How Jesus Lives as Me

Tue, 11 Apr 2023 15:34:38 -0000

Awakened Life Podcast - Interview with Dennis Deardorff

Knowing Jesus: Discovering How Jesus Lives as Me

Awakened Life Podcast Season 4 Ep.5

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Today's guest of the Awakened Life Podcast is the pastor and author of the book "Knowing Jesus: Discovering How Jesus Lives as Me", Dennis Deardorff.

Dennis delves deeper into the book's purpose and his personal story of faith, Christian teachings, Christian theology, and Jesus Christ.

Episode Highlights:

Why Dennis wrote the book “Knowing Jesus: Discovering How Jesus Lives as Me”
Orthodox Christian teaching
Dennis's Spiritual Journey
Connecting with Christ through living as his body
Why are most men disconnected from Christ
Restoration of the truth
The gospel and Jesus in today’s era
The truth about the churches and organizations today
Feeding hungry hearts with the words about Jesus
Controlling Christianity in today’s society
Unfolding the reality (living in god)
Living in ignorance
The Tree of knowledge and life

Knowing Jesus: Discovering How Jesus Lives as Me

Based on the mystery of Paul’s gospel that says, "Christ in you, the hope of glory (Col. 1:27). Dennis wrote a book that presents a theological perspective, which contrasts with the mainstream Christian teaching of Jesus, sin, salvation, human identity, and the ultimate destiny of believers. Spreading the truth of how Jesus lives, here and now, in the hearts of every believer and how God has determined we all exist in and as him.

With his discovery, all of his questions about how and who Christ is, and not knowing anything about him 2000 years ago, that distant image of Jesus has vanished; now, Jesus, he knows, is as close to him as his heart. Believing and following him by living his life as a vessel to Christ.

To contact Dennis, Email: knowingjesus22@outlook.com

To order the book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Knowing-Jesus-Discovering-how-lives/dp/B0BQM3BKYB

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Adam Bednar - How To Think About Debt For Your Business

Tue, 04 Apr 2023 18:58:22 -0000

Awakened Life Podcast - Interview with Adam Bednar

"HOW TO THINK ABOUT DEBT FOR YOUR BUSINESS”

Awakened Life Podcast Season 4 Ep.4

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Today's episode of the Awakened Life Podcast features Adam Bedar of OY6 Capital.

Adam talks about his journey from leading 225 combat missions in Iraq to earning a master's in business. Now as a co-founder of OY6 Capital, he helps provide debt financing and growth capital to middle-market companies for equipment, projects, and acquisitions.

Episode Highlights:

Why business owners should start thinking further ahead of their business (building your personal credit)
5C’S to lending (character, capacity, capital, collateral, conditions)
Why you should get into lending
What OY6 and Adam offer to business owners
Referral networks in the financing industry
How to answer “What is the money for?”
Having relationships in and outside of your business
Giving back to the community (doing charities)
Helping out veterans (coaching, lending, offering jobs)

How to think about debt for your business

Many business owners deal with what's in front of their business before creating plans b c d's. But when you're not just thinking as an entrepreneur and started thinking as a leader in your business, a provider for the community, parent, and friend, you won't be just thinking ahead of your business but further ahead of your life.

One of the things that you should have in planning is focusing on your finances. One way to deal with it is through lending. When people hear the words debt or loan, people tend to be too cautious. Adam has a different approach to it. Going to your local banks and applying for loans could benefit you or your business. Applying for loans and paying for them within the contract helps you build a relationship and a good impression with the lender so that you can handle your finances well; that way, making connections that will benefit you and your business will be much easier.You can also create this relationship with banks or lenders and continue having a working line of credit by asking for loans and purchase-order financing, receivables, and other ways as long as you can provide collateral to the lender. You are making them trust you and support your business.

To learn more about Adam, click on the links below:

Email:info@oy6capital.com

Website: https://oy6capital.com/

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

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Michael Stansbury - Life Through The Lens Of Intentional Legacy

Mon, 27 Mar 2023 19:30:39 -0000

Awakened Life Podcast - Interview with Michael Stansbury

"Life Through The Lens Of Intentional Legacy”

Awakened Life Podcast Season 4 Ep. 3

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Michael Stansbury joins Scott Landis on today's The Awakened Life Podcast episode.

Michael talks about what it means to be a Christian and an entrepreneur at the same time. He shares many insights about his life and why he wanted to be a leader to his family and people, setting a good example and leaving a legacy to improve their lives.

Episode Highlights:

Michael’s marriage/family
Glorify god in everything
Creating your legacy(creating opportunities for family, friends, and people to grow)
Finding your purpose
Strength in faith (serving in church)

Life through the lens of intentional legacyLegacy is similar to planting seeds in a garden you'll never see, but it feels good because it means you're hoping. As a father of four, husband, friend, and leader, hope is the belief that the future will be better than the present. Michael makes certain that he does something that will benefit his life's purpose.

The true purpose for him is to be able to teach younger generations and mentor them to have a fruitful and better life even when things or life do not go as planned. Setting himself up as a success and growth model for his people made him stronger and wiser to continue his career and life.

The word of god has always been his way of life. It helped him grow his business to a point where he could provide opportunities for the people around him. With the same purpose, Michael willingly shared some books he loved reading as a Christian, business owner, and leader.

Here are some of the books Michael shared in this episode:

To learn more about Michael, feel free to follow him on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-stansbury-59514510/

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Talia Shapero - The Impact of Restoring Your Sleep: to Restore Yourself

Tue, 21 Mar 2023 18:27:18 -0000

Awakened Life Podcast - Interview with Talia Shapero

"The Impact of Restoring Your Sleep: to Restore Yourself”

Awakened Life Podcast Season 4 Ep. 2

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Welcome to today's The Awakened Life Podcast episode, as Scott Landis interviews Talia Shapero. Talia works with adults who are sleep deprived, sleepy during the day or have other sleep-related issues.

Join this episode to learn more about the impact of restoring your sleep: to restore yourself.

Episode Highlights:

Introduction of Talia
Why she helps her clients with sleep-related issues
How Talie helps implement incremental behavioral and lifestyle changes that will have a positive compounding effect on your sleep and well-being.
The imbalances that are affecting the quality and quantity of your sleep
The importance of sleep restoration and its impact on your professional and personal life.

Restore Your Sleep To Restore Yourself

Our habits, headspace, and environment can determine whether we have a restful or restless night, which can mean an energized or exhausted day.

Our bodies need sleep to function mentally, physically, and emotionally and to be our best selves.

Understanding your sleep patterns, behavior, and lifestyle can impact your days and nights and create a personalized, goal-oriented plan to help you rest easy.

As a sleep coach, Talia created a scientifically based, results-driven book holistically designed to improve sleep quality and life.

To get started, visit taliashapero.com and uncover solutions for your sleep.

Also, feel free to learn more about her by clicking the links below:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/taliashaperosleep

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taliashaperosleep
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Bobby Bakshi - How to Build a Culture that Avoids Quiet Quitting

Wed, 08 Mar 2023 01:09:22 -0000

Awakened Life Podcast - Interview with Bobby Bakshi

"How to Build a Culture that Avoids Quiet Quitting”

Awakened Life Podcast Season 4 Ep. 1

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In this episode, we had the pleasure of interviewing Bobby Bakshi, a global citizen with a background in market research and insights, as well as leadership development. Bobby is known for being courageously empathetic and acting as a bridge between cultures and differences.

Bobby shared his experience growing up in India and Jamaica, as well as his passion for corporate work and his involvement in the global non-profit organization, The ManKind Project. He discussed his program designed to help people gain clarity about their own purpose, confidence in themselves, and commitment to being their authentic selves.

We also talked about the importance of soft skills in the workplace, the impact of remote work, and the shift towards hiring for diversity, equity, and inclusion. Bobby emphasized the need for accountability in the workplace and how to support it in a way that doesn't create a power differential.

Bobby shared his self-guided course, mypurposeDIY.com/academy, which helps individuals gain clarity about their past events and find their purpose, autonomy, and mastery. He also explained how employers can package the course into leadership development.

Finally, we discussed the importance of inspiring your team and connecting to something bigger than yourself. Bobby provided insightful and valuable information on leadership and personal development, making this episode a must-listen for anyone looking to improve themselves and their workplace

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Mike Brennan - How To Establish A Habit

Wed, 01 Feb 2023 09:42:47 -0000

Awakened Life Podcast - Interview with Mike Brennan

"How To Establish A Habit”

Awakened Life Podcast Season 3 Ep. 68

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Mike Brennan is a Creator & Communicator, telling stories on pages & stages. His childhood dream was to be a cartoon. (Zoinks!) When he realized that wasn’t possible he became the next best thing – an Artist. He loves sharing experiences and making connections through his art, and helping fellow creatives establish a daily creative habit of their own. Mike Brennan can help if you with establishing a daily creative habit.

Check out the Daily Creative Habit 90-day guided creative journal, and the free Daily Creative Habit email newsletter packed with inspiration, creative prompts and resources! (www.DailyCreativeHabit.com)

Join his newsletter: Daily Creative Habit email newsletter that's packed with resources and daily creative prompts, as well as the Daily Creative Habit Journal available on Amazon.

All resources at www.DailyCreativeHabit.com

Take your creativity to a new level through the help of his Daily Creative Habit journal and free email newsletter. (www.DailyCreativeHabit.com) and experience Mike’s art at www.MikeBrennan.me

Social Handles:

Instagram: @mikebone https://www.instagram.com/mikebone/

Twitter: @mikebone https://twitter.com/mikebone

Facebook: www.facebook.com/MikeBrennanAD

Other Websites:

Event Sketching: www.EventSketches.com

Graphic Design: www.MikeBrennanDesigns.com

Podcast: www.CreativeChats.me

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Jason Drews - Wisdom for Partnerships, Marriage, and Using Debt

Tue, 24 Jan 2023 09:55:20 -0000

Awakened Life Podcast - Interview with Jason Drews

"Wisdom for Partnerships, Marriage, and Using Debt”

Awakened Life Podcast Season 3 Ep. 67

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Jason is a founding partner and wealth advisor at M25 Advisors. He's been in the financial industry for 18 yrs

Wisdom for Business Partnerships: Jason shares his insights on the importance of communication, trust, and shared goals in a successful business partnership. He also discusses the importance of clearly defined roles and responsibilities, as well as regular check-ins to ensure that both partners are on the same page.
Marriages: Jason talks about the similarities between successful business partnerships and successful marriages. He emphasizes the importance of open communication and shared financial goals in both types of relationships. He also stresses the importance of being on the same page when it comes to spending and saving.
Using Debt Wisely: Jason explains the different types of debt and the pros and cons of each. He also provides tips on how to use debt to your advantage, such as using it to invest in assets that will appreciate in value. He also provides a warning on the dangers of over-leveraging, and the importance of having a plan to pay off debt.

"What does this ______ need to do for you?"

to reach Jason, or ask a question, send him an email and mention you heard him on the podcast: jason.drews@m25advisors.com

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David Robertson - Finding Balance and Partnership with God in Business

Thu, 19 Jan 2023 09:59:28 -0000

Awakened Life Podcast - Interview with David Robertson

"Finding Balance and Partnership with God in Business”

Awakened Life Podcast Season 3 Ep. 66

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David Robertson is a serial entrepreneur, investor, and business coach on a mission to discover what it means to fully partner with Christ in business. In his 17 years in business he has lead 6 companies, experienced a few small exits, and has trained and coached over 200 owners ranging from the $300k/yr electrician to the $33MM firm with a team of over 75. In addition to his coaching firm, Growthpoint Coaching Co. David has been hired by Forbes Councils, Fast Company Executive Board, Chet Holmes International to coach their executive members and clients. When it comes to growing a company, David believes business growth is a natural result of a job well done and can only be stopped by the capacity to receive the growth.

In this episode, we will also discuss the 5 essential components of a successful business:

Attracting attention
Converting sales
Delivering results
Stewarding resources
Building a team

In addition, we will delve into the 3 areas of capacity that are crucial for business success:

Systems
Mental/emotional
Spiritual

It's important to remember that as business leaders, we shouldn't sacrifice the important things in life for the sake of business success. One way to ensure that we are living a balanced life is to "tithe" our time. This means dedicating a certain percentage of our time to specific areas of our life such as networking, rest, and our children.

Lastly, we will talk about how to partner with God in the growth of your business. This can be done by casting your care to God on paper and documenting the delivered promises of God. By doing so, you are effectively putting it on "God's desk" and entrusting Him to handle it.

In summary, this episode will discuss the concept of "thresholds" in business and how they relate to the number of employees a company has. We will also discuss the 5 essential components of a successful business, the 3 areas of capacity that are crucial for success, and how to balance business success with our personal lives. Lastly, we will explore how to partner with God in the growth of your business.

Take the assessment, get a coaching session:

https://growthpointos.com/

https://thedavidrobertson.com/

Exitreadyowner.com

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Leb Tannenbaum - The Link Between Culture And Performance

Tue, 17 Jan 2023 09:43:02 -0000

Awakened Life Podcast - Interview with Leb Tannenbaum

"The Link Between Culture And Performance”

Awakened Life Podcast Season 3 Ep. 65

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Leb has an extensive organizational development consulting background, anchored by real-time experience as an “inside” consulting executive and guided by a straightforward set of objectives: To illuminate, innovate, develop, and bring clarity and alignment to organizations of every size and people at every level. Thanks to his more than 30 years’ experience in fields ranging from construction, timber, technology, transportation, and fintech to healthcare and mergers and acquisitions, his capacity for organizational development and change management is deep. He likes to assist people and companies scale and grow in healthy, sustainable ways. Outside the professional arena, Leb is a proud father of seven, an author, and a volunteer basketball coach; he also teaches leadership to 18- and 19-year-olds. He likes to hike in nature and spend quality time with his wife.

To get in touch with Leb, find him on LinkedIn or check out the website: newlegendsnow.com and take the culture survey.

Also, check out The Frustrated CEO podcast at theFrustratedCEO.com

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Kenn Kelly - PARENTS! What To Know About Human Trafficking And Your Kids' Phone

Thu, 12 Jan 2023 09:39:38 -0000

Awakened Life Podcast - Interview with Kenn Kelly

"PARENTS! What To Know About Human Trafficking And Your Kids' Phone”

Awakened Life Podcast Season 3 Ep. 64

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Kenn Kelly has a passion for life and living each moment to the fullest. In this episode, we go all over the place as his life has been. He's an "Against the grain culture shaper" entrepreneur with both Fortune 100 and Silicon Valley startup experience. Leveraging business to solve the world’s most complex problems. He's a lifelong learner, and believer that love always wins.

Co-Founder and CEO of NeverSettle.it a creative tech agency and even4one.org one of many initiatives we lead to see human trafficking end in our lifetime!

Kenn has a goal to see human trafficking end. Here's what you need to know, how to keep your kids safe and how you can be a part of ending human trafficking.

Plus, a personal challenge to avoid distraction!

Offer: go to NeverSettle.it and mention the podcast to get up to $1000 of help and consultation for marketing your company.

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Bobby Klein - How To Take Risk And Overcome Fear

Tue, 10 Jan 2023 10:04:47 -0000

Awakened Life Podcast - Interview with Bobby Klein

"How To Take Risk And Overcome Fear”

Awakened Life Podcast Season 3 Ep. 63

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Bobby is a marketing expert and entrepreneur based in San Diego, CA. He was the CEO of Off The Grid Surplus, an apparel company for four years growing that company from nearly nothing to multiple 7 figures. Now, he's a partner in a land clearing company based in Austin Tx as well as a heavy machinery maintenance and repair business based in the same area. He does marketing and business consulting and is starting a partnership with a film company telling legacy stories of high impact individuals on film. He is married with four children, so a busy guy.

In this episode, we spend some time hearing about Bobby's latest passion....legacy story telling. How do "ordinary" people create way more than others? Listen to Bobby for some clues about how faith, passion, and risk taking make ordinary people do extraordinary things.

If you want to contact Bobby, do so via direct message on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/bobbyklein/

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James Madison - How To Pivot Into Purpose

Tue, 03 Jan 2023 11:11:23 -0000

Awakened Life Podcast - Interview with James Madison

"How To Pivot Into Purpose”

Awakened Life Podcast Season 3 Ep. 62

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In this episode with guest James Madison, we explore various ways to discover your purpose and true identity. We offer helpful, thought-provoking ideas and tips to guide you on this journey. One way to discover your purpose is to examine your passions, gifting, and experiences across your life. By considering these areas, you can begin to craft a purpose statement that reflects your unique strengths and desires. Additionally, we offer guidance on how to take action on this newfound understanding of your purpose. Overall, this episode is filled with practical and impactful information to help you uncover your purpose and make a positive impact in the world.

James Madison is Chief Energy Officer, Speaker, Trainer and Coach at On Purpose Life, LLC. He helps successful, talented, and ambitious executives leave burnout and overwhelm behind to create more. James loves to ignite growth in others to generate the freedom to create fulfilling lives by being themselves!

In 30+ years of leadership, James has professionally developed leaders for successful careers while achieving work life integration for maximum personal fulfillment. James is passionate about igniting the spark in others to learn, grow and develop to reach their highest potential. He believes that when you live “In Purpose On Purpose” you will never work another day in your life!

After serving in the military, James spent 25 years in supply chain leadership, operations management, and customer development roles for Fortune 500 companies. Most recently, he was a managing director at a leading executive search firm before being led into executive and leadership coaching full time.

James@onpurpose-life.com

or find him on Linked in: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesfmadison/

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Charles Woods - The Impact Of Choosing Positive

Thu, 29 Dec 2022 10:17:24 -0000

Awakened Life Podcast - Interview with Charles Woods

"The Impact Of Choosing Positive”

Awakened Life Podcast Season 3 Ep. 61

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Charles is a servant leader that has nineteen years in public education, nine years as a classroom teacher and football coach, six years as a head boys track coach, five years as an assistant principal and this year makes his sixth year as a building principal. Charles has a M.S. degree in Engineering and Technology Management and a B.S. degree in Industrial Technology from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. He is a multiple time bestselling author for his collaborative work in Black Men Love, The Winning Mindset and The Impact Of Influence Volume 1, 2, 4 and 5. Charles takes pride in having a positive mindset and being a motivational mentor, coach and speaker. He is married to his beautiful wife Celena Woods and has two daughters Courtney and Chelsea.

“Don’t be a product of your environment, make your environment be a product of the positive you!!!”

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Adam Liette - How To Create Your Ideal Next Hire

Tue, 27 Dec 2022 09:56:35 -0000

Awakened Life Podcast - Interview with Adam Liette

"How To Create Your Ideal Next Hire”

Awakened Life Podcast Season 3 Ep. 60

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Adam Liette is the founder and director of Smooth Operations, which helps entrepreneurs create the systems and workflows needed to scale online companies. As the former Director of Operations for Musical U, the systems he uses tripled the team size and increase revenue by over 600% over 2 years, from ClickFunnels. earning the 2 Comma Club award. He’s a 12-year veteran of US Army Special Operations also has a Masters of Business Administration.

are you thinking of hiring? it doesn't have to be one of the most stressful and time consuming things....

This free training will help you create an easy process to make hiring predictable, effective, and enjoyable.

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Jarrod Haning - Create Breakthrough With Mindset Push Ups

Thu, 22 Dec 2022 10:48:27 -0000

Awakened Life Podcast - Interview with Jarrod Haning

"Create Breakthrough With Mindset Push Ups”

Awakened Life Podcast Season 3 Ep. 59

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There is a specific way of thinking that produces that kind of lifestyle, and trying harder won't get you there, as a matter of fact the harder you try the more behind you get. And despite popular wisdom, checking things off your to-do list actually lowers your income. In order to move from 6-figures to 7, we need to master the following:

✅ leveraging other people's time and money

✅ building systems for automated leads and fulfillment

✅ thinking at a higher level about "getting things done"

Our brains map the world, and at the mindset gym, they can create a graph of your thinking patterns. To get your PERSONAL PROFILE REPORT MINDSCAN, go to: https://mindsetperformance.co

or check out Jarrod's podcast here: https://www.mindsetperformance.co/podcast.html

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Jason Golden - How To Be Others-Oriented

Tue, 20 Dec 2022 10:01:00 -0000

Awakened Life Podcast - Interview with Jason Golden

"How To Be Others-Oriented”

Awakened Life Podcast Season 3 Ep. 58

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Jason, currently the Regional Director of Fitness and Sports Courts with Access Management, is also an Elite Tennis Professional with the USPTA, has over 25 years coaching experience and roles have included: Tennis Professional at Sports Core in Kohler, WI, Head Tennis Professional at Maui Prince Hotel in Maui, Hawaii, Director of Tennis Operations at Hilton Guam Resort and Spa, Tennis Professional at Walt Disney World, Head Tennis Professional at Laurel Oak Country Club in Sarasota, FL, Tennis Professional at Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club, Director of Tennis Operations at Mission Valley Country Club in Nokomis, FL, Tennis Professional at Longboat Key Resort, and Tennis Professional at Arbor Green Country Club. and Director of Wellness and Racquet Sports for Pope Properties overseeing budgeting, programming, and staffing for 10 HOA communities. Jason is also an IPTPA certified Pickleball Instructor as well as a SPEC Tennis certified Instructor.

Jason is also the Founder and CEO of Golden Coaching and Consulting, and serves as a Coach to Coaches and high speed business Leaders and Executives by implementing 21st Century Coaching and Leadership principles through 1 on 1 Coaching, Team Transformation and Mentoring sessions, and culture development. Known for his ability to help high performing leaders see things others don't see and find their ‘sweet spot’ as they lead and motivate others in the 21st century. Jason is also a Certified Maxwell Leadership Team Member and a Certified REACH Development Coach.

Jason earned a B.A. degree in Coaching/Sports Management in 1996 from Lakeland University (Sheboygan, Wisconsin) after transferring from Colorado State University. While at Lakeland, he played #1 singles and #1 doubles for three years, named team captain in 1993 and 1994, and awarded All-Conference (singles) in 1994. Jason lives in Lakewood Ranch, Florida, and his hobbies include spending time with his two daughters, watching sports, reading, and endurance running (over 100 half marathons, 26 marathons, and a 50 mile ultramarathon).

www.coachgolden.org

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Jason Starbuck - Disciplines To Change Your Life

Thu, 15 Dec 2022 09:56:55 -0000

Awakened Life Podcast - Interview with Jason Starbuck

"Disciplines To Change Your Life”

Awakened Life Podcast Season 3 Ep. 57

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Jason Starbuck Founder and CEO at MOVD Entrepreneur Evolved. Over the last 14 years, Jason has created multiple web developments. He has owned 7 e-commerce stores. He has also traveled to 13 different countries.

Jason has built a highly efficient call center as well. He has hired over 350 outsourced applicants across multiple continents. He has generated millions of dollars through lead generation and e-commerce. Jason’s mission is to ignite the entrepreneur’s momentum so that they can stop feeling stuck, and fatigued. He wants them to experience an entrepreneur flow state.

To get Jason's current offer and to contact him, check out:

movd30.com

movd.io

starbuck@movd.co

check out Jason's podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/movd-entrepreneur-evolved/id1547871733

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Ron Walraven - How To Think About Your Investment

Tue, 13 Dec 2022 10:15:25 -0000

Awakened Life Podcast - Interview with Ron Walraven

"How To Think About Your Investment”

Awakened Life Podcast Season 3 Ep. 56

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What is the ROI of a purpose-focused investor? Ron is a full-time real estate investor & Broker with 20+ years of Distressed/REO residential sales and management. The current market is very challenging in acquiring assets to resell. Ron is a a very good macro manager and can see the big picture clearly. He is an expert negotiator seeking a win/win for all parties involved. He always seeks the best exit for seller and investor.

To reach Ron via text: 586-413-6190, and ask him if he has a minute...include your name, and that you heard him on the Awakened Life podcast.

If you're a full-time investor in Michigan, go to waymarkinventory.com to check Ron's inventory.

If you're looking to sell a home, go to waymarkhomes.com

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Jeff Heggie - How To Have A "Failure-Is-Not-An-Option" Mindset

Thu, 08 Dec 2022 10:12:07 -0000

Awakened Life Podcast - Interview with Jeff Heggie

"How To Have A "Failure-Is-Not-An-Option" Mindset”

Awakened Life Podcast Season 3 Ep. 55

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Jeff Heggie is an entrepreneur, success coach, and mortgage specialist with a passion for helping others achieve their biggest dreams. Jeff teaches people to become optimal performing entrepreneurs. He starts with a focus on mindset. Taking his client or their business to the next level always begins with the right mindset. Jeff enjoys using his extensive experience in the banking industry, over twenty years as an entrepreneur, plus his training and experience as a coach to help his clients break through the mental and physical barriers that hold them back. Jeff and his wife, Tamara, both grew up in Southern Alberta but now make Arizona home. Family and sports have always been important to him. He loves spending time coaching or watching his kids. He’s a former professional rodeo cowboy and has over twenty years’ experience coaching basketball.

To get Jeff's Mindset Questions, go to: www.JeffHeggie.com/Mindset

To get Jeff's journal, go to https://jeffheggie.com/Mindsetjournal

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Sep Shoemaker - Leverage Wealth To Make A Huge Impact

Tue, 06 Dec 2022 10:23:25 -0000

Awakened Life Podcast - Interview with Sep Shoemaker

"Leverage Wealth To Make A Huge Impact”

Awakened Life Podcast Season 3 Ep. 54

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Guiseppe (Sep) Shoemaker was born in Richmond Indiana. He has been married to his wife Allison for 20 years and they have two boys, Tucker, and Toby. They live on their farm outside of Richmond and enjoy the country life. Sep has been in the construction industry for 30 years, and is the owner of Shoemaker Properties LLC, Shoemaker Properties Management LLC, and Shoemaker Properties Contracting LLC. When he’s not spending time with his family or working, Sep enjoys leading worship and small groups at LIFESPRING Church, where he and his family attend. Jesus, business, and leadership are all areas that Sep is consistently trying to grow in.

Kingdom Legacy Ministries is the feeding ministry in the Philippines. https://kingdomlegacyministries.org/

Project AK-47 is a ministry that saves children from being child soldiers. https://www.projectak47.com/

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Eric Reyes - How To Take A Risk And Go For It!

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 10:12:45 -0000

Awakened Life Podcast - Interview with Eric Reyes

"How To Take A Risk And Go For It!”

Awakened Life Podcast Season 3 Ep. 53

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Eric Reyes is the host of Hey Coach! podcast. While working on the commodity exchange Eric began his coaching career. Learning from more experienced coaches he moved up the levels of coaching until he reached the high school level. Eric decided to leave his job in 2017 to begin his transition into full-time coaching. While in this transition his wife was diagnosed with cancer. Eric decided to take a job in the meantime, but then Covid19 hit and their world was turned upside down.

Eric didn't let this discourage him, instead, he let this inspire him. He went back and took all of the notes he had been taking throughout the years over the similarities of sports and business and created the HEY COACH! Podcast.

Website: https://www.heycoachreyes.com/

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Darya Haitoglou - Rewire Holistically With The ENRICH Approach

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 10:35:28 -0000

Awakened Life Podcast - Interview with Darya Haitoglou

"Rewire Holistically With The ENRICH Approach”

Awakened Life Podcast Season 3 Ep. 52

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Darya Haitaglou is a psychologist and a systemic relationship coach. Darya is a certified trainers’ trainer in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), professional certified coach (PCC) from the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and strategic interventions for personal and business growth. Working across different countries and speaking five languages, as well as being a mother of two, she is valued for her skills in helping leaders enrich relationships and build happy families and successful and meaningful businesses through focusing on their personal growth.

If you'd like to know more about the Enrich Retreat: https://enrich.global/

Website: https://daryahaitoglou.com/

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Krista Espenship - How To Find The Root Cause Of Your Health Issue

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 10:04:18 -0000

Awakened Life Podcast - Interview with Krista Espenship

"How To Find The Root Cause Of Your Health Issue”

Awakened Life Podcast Season 3 Ep. 51

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Krista Espenship is the Owner and clinician at Oregon Center for Functional Medicine. She has over 20 years of healthcare experience in hospitals, health administration, and private practice. She is certified in Family and Functional Medicine, got her graduate degree from Loyola in Healthcare Management, and Post-Master’s Nurse Practitioner from Graceland University. Krista is an advocate for improved healthcare education and safe patient care through service on professional boards, presenting for the state legislature, and meeting legislators in Washington DC.

Link for those ready to begin their health journey and schedule their first visit...

Use coupon code AWAKENDLIFE for half off the initial consultation (Valid through Nov 30th): https://bit.ly/ReChargeMyHealth

Website: www.ocfmed.com

Or Schedule 15 minute discovery call: https://www.ocfmed.com/appointments/

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Tami Matheny - Mindset Hack: Tell YOURSELF Your Why

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 10:00:08 -0000

Awakened Life Podcast - Interview with Tami Matheny

"Mindset Hack: Tell YOURSELF Your Why”

Awakened Life Podcast Season 3 Ep. 50

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Known as the Mental Game Coach, Tami Matheny is the author of several books. She works with athletes, coaches, parents, and/or teams to strengthen the mental aspect of sports. Her work is like a strength and conditioning coach for the mind. She helps athletes and teams perform to their peak level. On this episode, we talk about how to apply her mindset coaching to any leadership position.

http://r2lc.com/

Book: The Confident Athlete . A steady foundation of confidence

Challenger Deep: collection of 30 stories

Get the free confidence calendar at http://r2lc.com/confidence-calendar/

contact Tami: tami@r2lc.com

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Jim Doyon - How To Keep Family First While Following Purpose

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 09:54:46 -0000

Awakened Life Podcast - Interview with Jim Doyon

"How To Keep Family First While Following Purpose”

Awakened Life Podcast Season 3 Ep. 49

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Jim is co-owner of Woodward Movement Creative (woodwardmovement.com)

And is the host of the "Remote Start" podcast, Where he discusses topics for the individual who has a small business and wants to grow it. Through understanding branding and how to get your brand out there. "I'm on a mission to help individuals in the Cannabis, Tech Startup, Food and Beverage, and Fitness industry turn their vision into a business and grow companies through branding." - Jim

When you're following your "why", remember:

1. Understand what you really want

2. No matter how rough it gets, always come back to that

If you'd like to reach out to Jim about merchandise, branding, or anything else you heard, Follow him on linked in or email:

jim@woodwardmovement.com

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Susan Piver - Buddhism, The Enneagram, And Meditation

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 08:20:28 -0000

Awakened Life Podcast - Interview with Susan Piver

"Buddhism, The Enneagram, And Meditation”

Awakened Life Podcast Season 3 Ep. 48

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Susan Piver is the New York Times bestselling author of many books, including the recently released The Buddhist Enneagram: Nine Paths to Warriorship weaves together the ancient wisdom of Buddhism with the magical insight of the enneagram. It offers a whole new way of understanding ourselves, our loved ones, and our “tricky people,” too.

Susan has been a practicing Buddhist since 1993 and graduated from a Buddhist seminary in 2004. She is an internationally acclaimed meditation teacher, known for her ability to translate ancient practices into modern life. Her work has been featured on the Oprah show, TODAY, CNN, and in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and others.

In 2013, she launched the Open Heart Project, the largest virtual mindfulness community in the world with 20,000 members.

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To get weekly meditations delivered to your inbox, join The Open Heart Project: https://openheartproject.com/open-heart-project/

To get the new book (and others by Susan) go to: https://openheartproject.com/the-buddhist-enneagram-nine-paths-to-warriorship/

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Joe Pellegrino - The Power Of Perseverance

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 08:37:39 -0000

Awakened Life Podcast - Interview with Joe Pellegrino

"The Power Of Perseverance”

Awakened Life Podcast Season 3 Ep. 47

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Joe Pellegrino is an author, speaker, coach, consultant, entrepreneur, and men’s pastor. He is the President and founder of Legacy Minded Men, whose mission is to “Transform lives by engaging, encouraging and equipping men to build a Christ-centered legacy”. He is also the founder of Not Just An Average Joe, a business that focuses on optimizing individuals & businesses.

To learn more about Joe, or to buy one of his books, visit https://www.notjustanaveragejoe.com/

To download the interactive app for men, and other resources visit: https://resources.legacymindedmen.org/

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Chip Baker - Turn "Failures" Into Opportunities

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 10:11:43 -0000

Awakened Life Podcast - Interview with Chip Baker

"Turn "Failures" Into Opportunities”

Awakened Life Podcast Season 3 Ep. 46

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Live. Learn. Serve. Inspire. Go get it! Chip Baker is a fourth-generation educator. He has been a teacher/coach for over twenty-four years. He is a multiple-time best-selling Author, Youtuber/Podcaster, Transformational Speaker and Life Coach.

Chip Baker is the creator of the youtube channel/podcast “Chip Baker - The Success Chronicles"

Check out The Impactive Influence book series, and get a signed copy of the book of your choice at: https://chip-baker-the-success-chronicles.square.site/

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Shaun McCloskey - How To Keep Your Business From Taking Over Your Life

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 10:28:25 -0000

Awakened Life Podcast - Interview with Shaun McCloskey

"How To Keep Your Business From Taking Over Your Life”

Awakened Life Podcast Season 3 Ep. 45

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If you couldn't work (or didn't need to) what would you do, what do you want your personal life to look like?

Shaun McCloskey is a real estate investor, author, and nationally recognized speaker. Considered “the Coach’s Coach,” Shaun coaches high-caliber business owners, national speakers, and coaches across the country. When he's not out changing lives and helping others to grow their business visions, he can be found in his hometown of St. Louis with his wife and 3 children, playing guitar and singing in a band for fun. His personal and business motto is “give first” which is evident in his coaching programs and personal interactions.

If you want to craft a biz vision that serves your life, start with your personal vision and then make sure your business supports it. The greatest indicator of if this is happening or not is by looking at your calendar. Where you spend your time. Shaun teaches us how to avoid the mistakes that lead to the business taking over your life, and what to do to make sure it doesn't happen.

To get the free resouce: the "wheel of life" and the "business wheel" so you can craft your vision and ask "what would it look like if I rated this a 10?” go to:

www.leadershipboardroom.com/gift

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Howard Behar - How To Energize Your Purpose

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 10:00:19 -0000

Awakened Life Podcast - Interview with Howard Behar

"How To Energize Your Purpose”

Awakened Life Podcast Season 3 Ep. 44

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Howard Behar’s career in business spans over 50 years, and most recently as a speaker, advisor, mentor, and bestselling author. Before that, Howard led Starbuck’s domestic business as President of North America for 21 years and he became the founding President of Starbucks International, opening the very first store outside of North America in Japan.

During his tenure, he participated in the growth of the company from only 28 stores to over 15,000 stores spanning five continents. He then served on the Starbucks Board of Directors for twelve years before retiring. he is known as “a passionate advocate for leading with purpose,” and a devoted student and teacher of the Servant Leadership Model.

His wisdom, generosity, and level of integrity have had a profound impact on thousands of people who have been touched by his example, books, and speaking. The author of the classic It’s Not About the Coffee, (a guide to leading by putting people first,) and The Magic Cup, (a parable about the power of personal values, ) he now travels the world speaking to leaders, organizations, and students.

Howard's 6 p’s are:

a Purpose greater than self

Passion

Persistence

…there’s rocks in all of our rivers

Patience

…give people time to “get it”

Performance

…live to commitments

People... serve others

To connect with Howard: hb@howardbehar.com or 206-972-7776

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Lily G - How To Balance The Energy In Your Life And Relationships

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 10:00:32 -0000

Awakened Life Podcast - Interview with Lily G, The Stress Reliever

"How To Balance The Energy In Your Life And Relationships”

Awakened Life Podcast Season 3 Ep. 43

Lily G. The Stress Reliever, hemotherapist, reiki master, life coach, and Chinese astrologer

Her mission is to help female business owners identify their inner strength, regain balance and make progress in life.

Understanding the 5 elements can help you balance the energy in your life and relationships.

If you have anxiety or exhaustion, Lily can help.

THESTRESSRELIEVER.CO.UK

https://calendly.com/thestressreliever/

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Bryan Repple - Become The Creator Of Your Results

Tue, 06 Sep 2022 10:20:02 -0000

Awakened Life Podcast - Interview with Bryan Repple

"Become The Creator Of Your Results”

Awakened Life Podcast Season 3 Ep. 42

Bryan has been serving clients of Repple Wealth Group since 1998. Repple Wealth Group focuses on helping clients accomplish their financial goals.

He also serves as CEO of Repple Insurance Services, providing training, support, and products to Independent Financial and Insurance advisors on Estate, Tax, and Wealth Accumulation strategies. Areas of expertise involve educating clients, and financial advisors on how to avoid losing wealth by helping them understand Tax law, Insurance law, and Estate Planning techniques. Currently a Registered Representative for G.A. Repple Company.

BIOHACKER building Wealth and Bone Strength.

Health and Wealth create harmony.

OsteoStrong® works for people at all ages and levels of activity to promote skeletal strength which impacts the entire body in many ways using a process known as Osteogenic Loading. Sessions are quick, painless, and

Results are measurable and happen quickly. Bryan explains how you can condition yourself for greater results for more quality time, money, health and wealth in your life.

More about Bryan and his firm: https://www.repplewealthgroup.co/

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Brandon Garcia - Growth Ideas For A Home Service Business

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 10:00:00 -0000

Awakened Life Podcast - Interview with Brandon Garcia

"Growth Ideas For A Home Service Business”

Awakened Life Podcast Season 3 Ep. 41

If you need more leads for your business or to reach Brandon:

https://bkxxmarketing.agency/getfound

To take the next steps to connect with your purpose go to: www.AwakenedLife.cc/purpose

To join the Awakened Life Community at our next live retreat in Scottsdale, please apply here: www.landis360.com/executive

Justine Wenzel - How To Have A Growth Mindset

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 10:03:24 -0000

Awakened Life Podcast - Interview with Justine Wenzel

"How To Have A Growth Mindset”

Awakened Life Podcast Season 3 Ep. 40

What does it look like to have a family of entrepreneurs? Justine is a 3rd generation entrepreneur and started from an early age to thrive in the world building business and multiple streams of income.

For over 10 years Justine has been teaching busy women how to increase their confidence from the inside out. She works as a business coach, makeup artist, social media strategist, and Podcast Host of the "Courage Queen Podcast," Her overall mission is to address the crisis of confidence in women today by paving the way as she leads a faith-driven life turning pain into purpose.

Justine's links:

Podcast link:

Https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/courage-queen-build-confidence-monetize-my-passion/id1543827815

Community:

Https://www.facebook.com/groups/275631504657791/?ref=share

Socials:

Http://www.instagram.com/Jwenzel29

http://www.Instagram.com/couragequeenpod

To take the next steps to connect with your purpose go to: www.AwakenedLife.cc/purpose

To join the Awakened Life Community at our next live retreat in Scottsdale, please apply here: www.landis360.com/executive

Grace Hao - How To Apply The Power Of Coaching In Your Leadership

Fri, 26 Aug 2022 10:00:24 -0000

Awakened Life Podcast - Interview with Grace Hao

"How To Apply The Power Of Coaching In Your Leadership”

Awakened Life Podcast Season 3 Ep. 39

Grace is a Certified Coach with the Worldwide Association of Business Coaches and trains leaders to use the skillset of coaching to be better and more effective leaders. As she says coaching “creates a nurturing space for people to look within and awaken to their gifts, talents, and possibility thinking” and it can be a very powerful tool.

She also talked about the importance choosing the words you use to be empowering and enlightening.

To get the Enlightened Vocabulary Tool, text 808-561-6436

She also has a ministry to bring her 9-week curriculum to help relationships and communication to millions. And finally to learn more about the elixir, go to https://richlife.bellagraceglobal.com

To reach Grace about any of these topics, text Grace at 808-561-6436

To take the next steps to connect with your purpose go to: www.AwakenedLife.cc/purpose

To join the Awakened Life Community at our next live retreat in Scottsdale, please apply here: www.landis360.com/executive

A. M. Williams - Leverage Your Mindset And Go Beyond Your Circumstances

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 10:17:54 -0000

Awakened Life Podcast - Interview with Coach A. M. Williams

"Leverage Your Mindset And Go Beyond Your Circumstances”

Awakened Life Podcast Season 3 Ep. 38

The power of mindset.

“You can make an impact, or you can make an excuse, but you can’t do both. You have to decide which one you’re going to do” - A. M. Williams

If anyone has had a good excuse to NOT live a purposed life, it's A. M. His is a fascinating and inspiring story of how to overcome the worst of the worst circumstances, and keep going, make and impact, and thrive.

To join A. M.'s next "Address Your BS Workshop" go to http://aybsworkshop.com

To take the next steps to connect with your purpose go to: www.AwakenedLife.cc/purpose

To join the Awakened Life Community at our next live retreat in Scottsdale, please apply here: www.landis360.com/executive

Dr. Mike Pierce - Faith, The Mind Body Connection, And Healing

Mon, 22 Aug 2022 10:00:17 -0000

Awakened Life Podcast - Interview with Dr. Mike Pierce, Empower Family Chiropractic

"Faith, The Mind Body Connection, And Healing”

Awakened Life Podcast Season 3 Ep. 37

“Through my experience in helping people maximize their health I firmly believe the body needs no help to heal and function, it simply needs no interference. My overall goal is to help minimize the usage of medications, prevent sickness and diseases of every person, allowing them to live the life they want for as long as possible. Ultimately allowing people to stand firm in God's kingdom and serve it well.” - Dr. Mike Pierce

With a powerful purpose and strong why, Mike is a shining example of what kind of impact you can make. He has helped many people get off of meds and find healing. There's a huge faith component in what he does, and also leverages proven best practices in the study of the mind body connection.

Instagram handle: Empowerfamily

Website: Empowerfamilychiropractic.com

To take the next steps to connect with your purpose go to: www.AwakenedLife.cc/purpose

To join the Awakened Life Community at our next live retreat in Scottsdale, please apply here: www.landis360.com/executive

Patrice Tsague - How To Create A Life Of Joy, Peace And Freedom During Hard Times

Fri, 19 Aug 2022 10:35:37 -0000

Awakened Life Podcast - Interview with Patrice Tsague, CSO of Nehemiah Project International Ministries

"How To Create A Life Of Joy, Peace And Freedom During Hard Times”

Awakened Life Podcast Season 3 Ep. 36

How did a Cameroon Prince who had a disdain for Christianity, and was only interested in pursuing money through business, become the leader of the concept of Biblical Entrepreneurship?

Patrice Tsague tells this story, and along the way, we learn the practical idea that so many of us need today. In a time when many of the world's systems seem to be corrupt or failing, Patrice plays at a higher level. Here's an option to win at the game of life and business outside of the systems of this world.

To check out more about Biblical Entrepreneurship and all the exciting announcements Patrice mentioned, get a hold of the team at https://en.nehemiahecommunity.com/

To take the next steps to connect with your purpose go to: www.AwakenedLife.cc/purpose

To join the Awakened Life Community at our next live retreat in Scottsdale, please apply here: www.landis360.com/executive

Tracie Kelly - How To Be An Entrepreneur Who Really Makes A Difference

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 10:29:48 -0000

Awakened Life Podcast - Interview with Tracie Kelly

"How To Be An Entrepreneur Who Really Makes A Difference”

Awakened Life Podcast Season 3 Ep. 35

As a young mom, Tracie solved the problem “I need a method to do the IEP process smoothly”, and that lead her into a purpose and calling she never saw coming, and ultimately into entrepreneurship. And from there, she helped her autistic son become a very successful entrepreneur.

If you have a special needs child and you could use some help and a community, please go to:

“The IEP advantage” Facebook page

and also get the offer at iepadvantage.com

To take the next steps to connect with your purpose go to: www.AwakenedLife.cc/purpose

To join the Awakened Life Community at our next live retreat in Scottsdale, please apply here: www.landis360.com/executive

Kyle & Ariel Tresch - The Purpose Of Being A Spouse

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 10:27:01 -0000

Awakened Life Podcast - Interview with Kyle & Ariel Tresch

"The Purpose Of Being A Spouse”

Awakened Life Podcast Season 3 Ep. 34

Couplerenuers, Kyle and Ariel, share their process on how to avoid the common pitfalls that entreprenuer couples who build build business(es) together face. They learned from their own journey what it takes, and now they help other couples who join their community through a Facebook group, online courses and private coaching, to grow their business.

They’d love to invite entrepreneur couples to their ‘Couplepreneurs’ Facebook group. It’s a 100% free community where you can connect with like-minded couplepreneurs who “get” you, learn simple business & digital marketing strategies to scale, and have fun in the process.

LINK: https://www.facebook.com/groups/couplepreneurscommunity

Or join their upcoming workshop: kyleandariel.com/workshop

To take the next steps to connect with your purpose go to: www.AwakenedLife.cc/purpose

To join the Awakened Life Community at our next live retreat in Scottsdale, please apply here: www.landis360.com/executive

SJ Barakony - What To Do If You're Worried About The Education System

Sat, 13 Aug 2022 00:40:01 -0000

Awakened Life Podcast - Interview with SJ Barakony

" What To Do If You're Worried About The Education System”

Awakened Life Podcast Season 3 Ep. 33

SJ Barakony is an American small business founder with a boundless appreciation for people, entrepreneurship, liberty, & lifelong learning.

He started the Education Sherpa in late 2011. He’s a thought leader; futurist; guest blogger; super-connector; speaker; historian; & soft skills specialist

As the Education Sherpa, SJ can walk beside you with the 4 E’s:

-empowerment

-edification

-encouragement

-positive energy

To connect with SJ:

LINKEDIN

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

https://www.linkedin.com/company/theeducationsherpa/

INSTAGRAM

https://www.instagram.com/the.education.sherpa/

sj@sbsl.education

theeducationsherpa.com

https://sprkl.es/sjsuperconnectorfuturist/

To take the next steps to connect with your purpose go to: www.AwakenedLife.cc/purpose

To join the Awakened Life Community live in Scottsdale, please apply here: www.landis360.com/executive

Tanisha Souza - How To Create An Income Snowball Even During Record Inflation

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 09:59:25 -0000

Awakened Life Podcast - Interview with Tanisha Souza, CEO of Tardus Wealth Strategies

"How To Create An Income Snowball Even During Record Inflation”

Awakened Life Podcast Season 3 Ep. 32

Tanisha Souza,is a wealth and passive income coach, author, speaker, and patent-holder. Her passion is teaching people how to live their dreams by quickly

building passive income without risk. She holds the patent on a brilliant concept, called the Income Snowball, that has been helping people become financially free for the past 20 years.

In the crazy times we're in, she encourages you to get started as soon as possible. Don't let fear keep you from doing SOMETHING. And it takes a lot less to get started than you might think.

Request a free strategy online, get a free copy of Tanisha's book, and get free access to the course, "HOW TO CREATE SIX-FIGURE INVESTMENT INCOME (Without Getting Into Debt...Even If You Have No Savings)". To get all of these, go to our special Awakened Life link: https://www.landis360.com/tardus

To take the next steps to connect with your purpose go to: www.AwakenedLife.cc/purpose

To join the Awakened Life Community live in Scottsdale, please apply here: www.landis360.com/executive

Carl Casanova - How Coaching Is Making Our World A Better Place

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 10:26:13 -0000

Awakened Life Podcast - Interview with Carl Casanova of New Vibe Training

"How Coaching Is Making Our World A Better Place”

Awakened Life Podcast Season 3 Ep. 31

Carl Casanova is a Counselor and Coach. He's all about contributing and giving, and it shows in the way he runs his life.

Carl runs New Vibe Training which is a ICF coach training program. To learn more, go to https://www.newvibetraining.com/

and to find out about attending NW Coaches Connect, search on Meet up.

To join Coachmasters, call 503-422-1143

If you would like to help get your story and book written, check out newvibepress.net

To take the next steps to connect with your purpose go to: www.AwakenedLife.cc/purpose

To join the Awakened Life Community live in Scottsdale, please apply here: www.landis360.com/executive

Gavin Keilly - How To Make A Difference And NOT Be A Martyr In The Process

Fri, 05 Aug 2022 20:15:34 -0000

Awakened Life Podcast - Interview with Gavin Keilly, CEO of GBK Brand Bar

"How To Make A Difference And NOT Be A Martyr In The Process”

Awakened Life Podcast Season 3 Ep. 30

Gavin has a great message about how to live a life of service in purpose without being in a poverty mindset. He says to "lean into it"!

He pioneered the “gift suite” concept. He says, “It's fulfilling to be able to help businesses garner exposure and watch them grow, whether a non-profit or a for-profit company, as well as satisfy my passion for giving each day.”

to learn more and to work with GBK Brand Bar, go to: https://www.gbkbrandbar.com/ or email: gavin@gbkbrandbar.com

To take the next steps to connect with your purpose go to: www.AwakenedLife.cc/purpose

To join the Awakened Life Community live in Scottsdale, please apply here: www.landis360.com/executive

Brett Snodgrass - Integrate The Family Into The Vision

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 10:15:28 -0000

Awakened Life Podcast - Interview with Brett Snodgrass

"Integrate The Family Into The Vision”

Awakened Life Podcast Season 3 Ep. 29

Bret Snodgrass Bret is the father of 4 children, and husband to his lovely wife, Karen.

has been a real estate investor for 15+years.

He specializes in wholesaling, creative financing, and business scaling.

His team at SIMPLE WHOLESALING buys and sells over 250 properties per year,

and builds passive streams of income with creative financing deals

Bret’s YouTube channel is Iron Deep, and It’s aim is to help entrepreneurs focus beyond business profits on living a life of true significance.

He also hosts the Brett Snodgrass Podcast

He is hosting a mens awakening retreat in Timber Lakes, Utah on September 25-28 called the 3-day awaken retreat. Apply to join here: https://www.irondeep.com/retreats/mens-awakening

To take the next steps to connect with your purpose go to: www.AwakenedLife.cc/purpose

To join the Awakened Life Community live in Scottsdale, please apply here: www.landis360.com/executive

Ronald J. Fields - Overcome Obstacles To Fulfill Your Purpose

Mon, 01 Aug 2022 10:32:12 -0000

Awakened Life Podcast - Interview with Ronald J. Fields

"Overcome Obstacles And Fulfill Your Purpose”

Awakened Life Podcast Season 3 Ep. 28

Ronald J. Fields is a critically acclaimed writer, motion picture Executive Producer, playwright, New York Times Best Selling Author, a Primetime Emmy Award Winning Writer/Producer. He is also the grandson of the legendary W. C. Fields.

Ron's life is a great example of how purpose is discovered. How did a guy with severe dyslexia, and low confidence about writing, become such a prolific writer? Find out on this episode!

Find out more about all the entertaining and exciting projects Ronald has produced and has coming up at ronaldjfields.com

To take the next steps to connect with your purpose go to: www.AwakenedLife.cc/purpose

To join the Awakened Life Community live in Scottsdale, please apply here: www.landis360.com/executive

Rick Ackerman - Increase Value In All You Do

Fri, 29 Jul 2022 10:18:09 -0000

Awakened Life Podcast - Interview with Rick Ackerman

"Increase Value In All You Do”

Awakened Life Podcast Season 3 Ep. 27

His business model was severely disrupted by the 2020 pandemic, and he had to innovate just to keep it alive. As a business leader, father of three, and husband, that's no easy task. Hear his perspective and how he leads with purpose to make the most of life and business, and weather any storm that comes.

To take the next steps to connect with your purpose go to: www.AwakenedLife.cc/purpose

To join the Awakened Life Community live in Scottsdale, please apply here: www.landis360.com/executive

Jerry Wallis - Prioritize Your Life Well (While You Still Can)

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 10:26:21 -0000

Awakened Life Podcast - Interview with Jerry Wallis

"Prioritize Your Life Well (While You Still Can)”

Awakened Life Podcast Season 3 Ep. 26

Jerry has an innovative mind, a huge heart, and is a pioneer in the cannabis industry. He has already lived an extraordinary life, and he has a lot more he wants to do.

However, his recent near-death experience caused him to reassess his life and his priorities.

To take the next steps to connect with your purpose go to: www.AwakenedLife.cc/purpose

To join the Awakened Life Community live in Scottsdale, please apply here: www.landis360.com/executive

Os Hillman - What To Do When You Lose 80% Of Your Business

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 10:18:12 -0000

Awakened Life Podcast - Interview with Os Hillman

"What To Do When You Lose 80% Of Your Business”

Awakened Life Podcast Season 3 Ep. 25

--Os Hillman is president of Marketplace Leaders and Aslan Group Publishing, and is involved in several entrepreneur ventures related to publishing and internet marketing. He is author of 24 books, a speaker, consultant and recognized authority in the role that faith and ethics play in the marketplace. He authors a daily internet email newsletter entitled TGIF Today God Is First that is read daily in 104 countries.

Links to find more about Os and his work:

Todaygodisfirst.com

818kingdombuilders.com

https://www.mypurposedownload.com/optin31360130

To take the next steps to connect with your purpose go to: www.AwakenedLife.cc/purpose

To join the Awakened Life Community live in Scottsdale, please apply here: www.landis360.com/executive

Michael Levin - How To Succeed Even If You Feel Like A Loser

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 22:10:47 -0000

Awakened Life Podcast - Interview with Michael Levin

"How To Succeed Even If You Feel Like A Loser”

Awakened Life Podcast Season 3 Ep. 24

Michael Levin is the farthest thing you can imagine from a loser. However, at one point he felt he was.

In fact, his friend Michael Gerber (who wrote The E-Myth) credits Michael Levin as “creating more successful books than anyone in human history”. That's more than 900 books that have touched the lives of millions of people.

Mr. Levin is a New York Times best-selling author. He has appeared on Shark Tank. He started and sold the book-writing firm BusinessGhost, Inc., and in 2018 started a new book ghostwriting firm, Michael Levin Writing Company. He is also the founder of the Michael Levin Writing Experience. He has also written articles for The New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, CBS News, the Los Angeles Times, the Boston Globe, and a variety of other top outlets.

But before all that, he felt like a failure. He was "supposed to be" a Boston attorney. That said, by the time he was fired from a law firm for failing to pass the bar, he had already published two books, including his first novel published by Simon & Schuster.

Even so, he still was not a success. It wasn't until a pivotal moment with a mentor that everything changed. Listen to the incredible story of mindset, entrepreneurship, and ultimate success. I hope this episode inspires you!

If you'd like help getting your book out with the help of a proven success like Michael Levin, please check out https://thefablefactory.com/

To sign up for Michael's newsletter go to https://www.michaellevinwrites.com/meet-michael-levin/

To take the next steps to connect with your purpose go to: www.AwakenedLife.cc/purpose

To join the Awakened Life Community live in Scottsdale, please apply here: www.landis360.com/executive

Forest Hamilton - Choices (Not Chances) Determine Success

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 10:00:49 -0000

Awakened Life Podcast - Interview with Forest Hamilton

"Choices (Not Chances) Determine Success”

Awakened Life Podcast Season 3 Ep. 23

Forest grew up in the Cascade Mountains of Washington State without any of the conveniences most of us take for granted. If anyone could have said he was a victim of his circumstances, it was him. He learned from an early age that intention, awareness, and conscious choice is what ultimately determined his results. This has served him well his entire life, and he teaches others how to do the same.

Forest Hamilton is a three-time best selling author, award winning speaker, and a serial entrepreneur. He recently received the Thought Leader of the Year Award from the National Academy of Best-Selling Authors. He is one of America's Premiere Experts and has been featured in USA Today, CNBC, Yahoo! Finance, and MarketWatch online, among others.

Forest is now the Assistant Director of Universal Coin and Bullion, one of the world’s largest gold, silver, and rare coin investment firms.

Forest is the Founder of Poor Kid Enterprises, LLC, Poor Kid Films, LLC, and Poor Kid Real Estate, LLC. He is an Executive Producer on Hollywood films and is also a partner and co-founder of David Hamilton Winery, LLP in Mt. Vernon, Oregon.

To take the next steps to connect with your purpose go to: www.AwakenedLife.cc/purpose

To join the Awakened Life Community live in Scottsdale, please apply here: www.landis360.com/executive

Mark Douglas - How Your Mindset Creates Your Results

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 10:47:55 -0000

Awakened Life Podcast - Interview with Mark Douglas of The Mental Marketer

"How Your Mindset Creates Your Results”

From Compton to Army to College Graduate To Mental Marketer

Awakened Life Podcast Season 3 Ep. 22

Mark is a Meta Blueprint Certified Digital Marketing Associate, Digital Marketing Specialist and the Founder of The Digital Marketing Agency The Mental Marketer.

He builds simple systems for Business owners and Online Entrepreneurs that generate hundreds of qualified leads and sales every month for their business without huge followings or huge budgets.

He has a passion for sharing this knowledge and has a Private Facebook Group Funnel Building 101 in which he teaches and shares this knowledge on a daily basis.

He's a veteran of the U.S. Army and he has an insatiable thirst for knowledge, which means he never stops reading and consuming content on sales, communication, leadership, and marketing.

Mark likes to spend his free time working out, cooking, reading, traveling, an occasional round of golf, or trying an interesting international dish at one of the varieties of cultural restaurants. Lives in Houston, TX.

Connect with Mark on Social Media, become a Mental Marketer Insider and get access to exclusive VIP content at https://linktr.ee/thementalmarketer

Mark tells his story of humble beginnings, coming to us STRAIGHT OUTTA COMPTON during the 80's, known for the highest crime in the US. He was the youngest of 4 kids in the house growing up with a single mom. At age 11, he was separated from his mom to live with his grandparents. He had many reasons to allow his situation to keep him down, but he made some decisions to rise up.

Now he applies his experience in the mental aspects of marketing. As he says, we control so much with our thinking. You don’t have to be a victim of the circumstance. Nothing more or less than the self-discipline necessary to take control of your mind.

He wants to help people get over whatever is holding them back, and get over the mental blocks. Change your mindset and you’ll change your results

Funnel building 101

Mark Douglas Houston

The mental marketer

To take the next steps to connect with your purpose go to: www.AwakenedLife.cc/purpose

To join the Awakened Life Community live in Scottsdale, please apply here: www.landis360.com/executive

Shai Fishman - How To Monetize Your FaceBook Group

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 01:59:34 -0000

Awakened Life Podcast - Interview with Shai Fishman of Leveled Up Love

“How To Monetize Your FaceBook Group”

Awakened Life Podcast Season 3 Ep. 21

Hear a story of an entrepreneur who started as a teenager. Around the age of 19, Shai discovered a business model that served him for 27 years until COVID hit. Then Shai turned his passion into his purpose and business.

Nowadays, Shai is a well-known thought leader on the topic of non-monogamy. When Shai & his partner Lea started their polyamorous relationship a few years ago, they were unclear on the many facets of open relating, so they struggled.

Over the last 6 years, they amassed a wealth of knowledge, both through research and personal experience, and grew a strong desire to help others. So they created Leveled Up Love, a thriving Facebook community of 9000+ members, and started a coaching business to help individuals and couples with non-monogamous relationships.

To learn more about Leveled Up Love, find the group on Facebook, or check out the website: https://www.leveleduplove.com/

Also, coming up on September 29th 2022, they are hosting Relate Fest (for all people interested in all things 'relationship'. Register for the 3 night conference at https://go.leveleduplove.com/relatefest/event

To take the next steps to connect with your purpose go to: www.AwakenedLife.cc/purpose

To join the Awakened Life Community live in Scottsdale, please apply here: www.landis360.com/executive

Shaun DeWitt - How To Successfully Launch A Business

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 10:00:41 -0000

Awakened Life Podcast - Interview with Shaun DeWitt, owner of Sir Glass

“How To Successfully Launch A Business”

Awakened Life Podcast Season 3 Ep. 20

This is a great interview to hear how one entrepreneur launched a business, used best practices of documenting processes, and hired people to delegate those processes. Proving that following the practical and basic, along with a lot of hard work and tenacity, and a bit of good knowledge, you can be successful in business. Hear what turned out to be the best choices (and setbacks) in the story of Sir Glass https://www.sirautoglass.com/.

After just 9 years, Shaun has his business scaling into 3 locations, and more to grow.

If you are in need of auto glass repair and are in the Portland, Boise, or Austin area please treat yourself to great service and excellence with Sir Glass.

To take the next steps to connect with your purpose go to: www.AwakenedLife.cc/purpose

To join the Awakened Life Community live in Scottsdale, please apply here: www.landis360.com/executive

Paul Gordon - How To Portray Purpose In Your Business

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 18:00:13 -0000

Awakened Life Podcast - Interview with Paul Gordon

“How To Portray Passion In Your Business”

Awakened Life Podcast Season 3 Ep. 19

This interview is a fascinating addition to this season of the podcast. Especially if you are ever on a camera or zoom call for your business, you need to hear this one. It will improve your business immediately.

When it comes to purpose, know what you do, and why you do it, and you will have purpose in it. Learn from a performing artist how to really apply that concept into your business.

Paul's mantra is don't sell people, but let them sell themselves by getting to know you. He gives great tips on how to do that.

You can become unstoppable in expressing your purpose when you get clear on:

who you truly are
what you truly want to say it
why you truly want to say it

connect with Paul on Facebook in the Art of Face Dancing group or www.theartoffacedancing.com

To take the next steps to connect with your purpose go to: www.AwakenedLife.cc/purpose

To join the Awakened Life Community live in Scottsdale, please apply here: www.landis360.com/executive

Bill Dolan - How To Start A Movement: All You Need Is Love

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 20:08:51 -0000

Awakened Life Podcast - Interview with Bill Dolan of Spirit Media

“How To Start A Movement: All You Need Is Love”

Awakened Life Podcast Season 3 Ep. 18

What could happen if you lived into the greatest fulfillment of your potential?

The people who make the biggest impact, don’t just create markets, they create a movement.

The Seven Disciplines of Relationship Marketing shows you how.

Everyone wants to be loved. Be Deliberate about it

The current of culture will take you on a journey. The "how" you go on the river can be influenced.

To join Bill's 12-week class coming up, or to get the course or the book:

www.7drm.com

To take the next steps to connect with your purpose go to: www.AwakenedLife.cc/purpose

To join the Awakened Life Community live in Scottsdale, please apply here: www.landis360.com/executive

Mark Brown - Wisdom From "The Prophet": How To Leave A Legacy

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 02:10:17 -0000

Awakened Life Podcast - Interview with Mark Brown

"Wisdom From "The Prophet": How To Leave A Legacy"

Awakened Life Podcast Season 3 Ep. 17

Mark grew up in humble beginnings and learned from his father:

sacrificial giving
community involvement
wisdom
legacy
combining work and ministry to make an impact

The rest of the legacy story is yet to come as Mark and his siblings are carrying out their dad's multi-generational vision.

To find out more:

Innamanenterprises.com

mark.brown@innaman.com

Mark is the author of the book: "One In Him"

To take the next steps to connect with your purpose go to: www.AwakenedLife.cc/purpose

Ford Taylor - What If You Did What God Called You To Do?

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 10:01:43 -0000

Awakened Life Podcast - Interview with Ford Taylor of Transformational Leadership

"What If You Did What God Called You To Do?"

Awakened Life Podcast Season 3 Ep. 16

Ford started out as a hugely successful young CEO. But during that time, he was ignoring a clear calling from God. Meanwhile, he was unfaithful in his marriage.

Listen to the story of a reconciled life, marriage, and mission to transform a city, and the world.

Check out Ford’s podcast at Fordtaylortalks.com

And get the Transformational Leadership training:

Tlondemand.com promo code jft50 to get half off

To take the next steps to connect with your purpose go to: www.AwakenedLife.cc/purpose

What Does Awakened Life Mean? with Lee Beard

Thu, 09 Jun 2022 10:08:44 -0000

Awakened Life Podcast - Conversation with Lee Beard

"What Does Awakened Life Mean?"

Awakened Life Podcast Season 3 Ep. 15

To join the Awakened Life Community: www.AwakenedLifeCommunity.com

To join the Define Your Purpose Challenge: www.AwakenedLife.cc/purpose

For more information about the event in Scottsdale, AZ: www.landis360.com/executive

Steve Ezaki - How Love Informs Purpose

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 02:34:33 -0000

Awakened Life Podcast - Interview with Steve Ezaki

"How Love Informs Purpose"

Awakened Life Podcast Season 3 Ep. 14

Born in East LA, custom culture, punk rock, skateboarding, street-hustler to Artist-prenuer

Steve had to be a visionary and big-thinker to jump to the Digital business and marketing, space working with Coaches and consultants to create winfinities.

Steve describes a roller coaster of life until it all crashed. Then after discovering God, learning an attitude of service, and finding a new purpose to provide for his wife and child, Steve set out in 2016 to learn how to make a lot of money from home.

Get connected with Steve:

https://www.facebook.com/steve.ezaki/

www.growwithsteve.com

steve@growwithsteve.com

To learn the next steps to connect with your purpose got to: www.AwakenedLife.com/purpose

Geof Bowie – The Art of Entrepreneurship

Tue, 31 May 2022 01:14:58 -0000

Awakened Life Podcast - Interview with Geof Bowie

"The Art of Entrepreneurship"

Awakened Life Podcast Season 3 Ep. 13

Geof has been an entrepreneur for 30 years and is a wealth of experience, including a background in art. From the perspective, how do you define purpose?

Purpose....you can't unsee it once you've seen it.

Have you "seen" your purpose? Have you "scratched the itch"? But it's currently out of sight?

How to get back on track? Maybe don't make it too complicated, and focus back on:

help others get where they want to go
make it a win-win

Sometimes it doesn't have to be any more complicated than that.

From there, like an artist, find your unique expression of how to live it out. Then ask "how to I make the biggest possible impact I can make?"

Geof is currently a Sales Talent Advisor. If you're thinking about getting into sales, or need a sales person on your team find Geof on LinkedIn and he'd love to help you.

To enroll in the Define Your Purpose Challenge, go to www.AwakenedLife.com/purpose

Chuck Hoskovec - Struggling Right Now? Here's What To Do!

Thu, 26 May 2022 10:32:18 -0000

Awakened Life Podcast - Interview with Chuck Hoskovec, Co-Founder of HoSquared Marketing

"Struggling Right Now? Here's What To Do"

Awakened Life Podcast Season 3 Ep. 12

Do you want to hear what a performance coaching session sounds like? Well, you’re in luck!

About halfway through this episode, Scott goes from interview mode to coaching mode! Listen is, as Chuck struggles to answer some challenging questions from Scott.

Who knows? Maybe YOU are in a place where you could use a coach to help take you to the next level. If so, then you can answer Scott’s questions for yourself to have a breakthrough from whatever is holding you back right now.

This episode addresses:

What to do when you’re in the middle of the struggle
There’s no guarantee. When nothing in this world and life is certain…How do you create certainty in yourself
The difference between the Invented future and Predictable future
Take Bold action

HoSquared Marketing helps companies increase domain authority, traffic, and revenues through high-quality white-hat link building. To get help from Chuck, go to https://www.hosquaredmarketing.com/video-seo-analysis

If you need more help with carrying out your breakthrough, consider attending our next strategic planning session. Join for free at strategic.awakenedlifeacademy.com

Ken Oliver - How A Good Work Ethic Contributes To Purpose

Mon, 23 May 2022 19:31:28 -0000

Awakened Life Podcast - Interview with Ken Oliver, President of KO Custom Fab, Inc.

"How A Good Work Ethic Contributes To Purpose"

Awakened Life Podcast Season 3 Ep. 11

A "shy kid" coming up in the 80's, Ken was always a hard worker. So much so, he was told to slow down by the older guys.

In this episode, he shares many valuable lessons learned along the way, and how he applied them, along with a strong work ethic to easily launch his own fabrication company. His purpose includes serving people well.

Now at age 61, Ken will continue working, but is living a simpler life, full of purpose and focused on building quality relationships.

BriAnne Bell - How To Learn To Trust Your Gut

Fri, 20 May 2022 22:19:09 -0000

Awakened Life Podcast - Interview with BriAnne Bell

"How To Learn To Trust Your Gut"

Awakened Life Podcast Season 3 Ep. 10

South Carolina Mom of 2 boys. Married for 12 years. Doing some "Tiny Living" in a camper on 10 acres since 2020, which was a little unexpected gift from the pandemic. Also, over the past 5 years, she's figured out how to live a life designed around purpose, and teaches and coaches others (especially nurses) on how to create a passive income on her podcast "THE PASSIVE INCOME NURSE"

In this episode, BriAnne models how to have the flexibility and an open mind in a life full of unpredictability. And what to do when you realize you should have trusted your gut, but you went the wrong way because of social norms, assumptions, or expectations. How to get back on track, trust your gut, have faith, and enjoy the journey.

Join the Define Your Purpose Challenge: https://www.AwakenedLife.cc/Purpose

To get a hold of BriAnne, connect with her on LinkedIn

Also, check out her podcast THE PASSIVE INCOME NURSE

Gunnar Simonsen - How To Discover Who You’re Meant To Be

Thu, 19 May 2022 00:34:20 -0000

Awakened Life Podcast - Interview with Gunnar Simonsen

"How To Discover Who You’re Meant To Be"

Awakened Life Podcast Season 3 Ep. 9

Gunnar's life has been a process of discovering Identity. So he is very qualified to encourage you to:

walk in the discovery of identity daily
travel light by letting go of baggage and forgiveness

In his "past life", he found his identity tied to job title or stuff but learned it didn't lead to satisfaction. Once he started asking "who's your who?" and realized he wasn't being the person he was meant to be. After an ER wake-up call, he learned some secrets and some steps to help YOU discover who you're meant to be. Listen for the details, and enjoy!

Join the Define Your Purpose Challenge: https://www.awakenedlife.cc/Purpose

You matter! To get in touch with and follow Gunnar Simonsen:

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/gunnarsimonsen/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/gunnarsimonsen

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/gunnarsimonsen

email - gunnar.simonsen@gmail.com

Curt Hugo - Overcome Fear To Get What You Really Desire

Fri, 13 May 2022 23:37:45 -0000

Awakened Life Podcast - Interview with Curt Hugo

Overcome Fear To Get What You Really Desire

Awakened Life Podcast Season 3 Ep. 8

Join the Define Your Purpose Challenge: https://www.awakenedlife.cc/Purpose

Curt is a married, father of 3 boys who sold his Dutch Bros franchise business 4 years ago. Over the course of life and business, he has honed in on his purpose which seems to be helping people grow from worker to owner, as was his own experience.

How he discovered this purpose began at a retirement party, and then really became obvious when working with the employees of his franchise.

He now helps aspiring entrepreneurs launch with this business MyDreamBridge.com

A strong sense of purpose is what gets you beyond the fear and over the hurdles. To find it, visualize yourself a few years to a few decades down the road if nothing changes. Do you like what you see? Then change the direction. Listen to Curt's experience to learn more!

Robert Fukui - How To Identify Your Personal Brand

Thu, 12 May 2022 02:37:39 -0000

Awakened Life Podcast - Interview with Robert Fukui

How To Identify Your Personal Brand

Awakened Life Podcast Season 3 Ep. 7

Join the Define Your Purpose Challenge: https://www.awakenedlife.cc/Purpose

Robert’s personal brand is “developer of people”

What’s yours?

Most people identify their work as their purpose. Robert has another way to think about it. Once you know your purpose, develop a business that supports that (not the other way around)

More from Robert... If you want to have greater work-life balance, scale your business without it taking over your life:

· Free Download: https://www.powercouplesbydesign.com/balance-business-marriage-better

· Book (coming summer 2022): “Tandem, The Married Entrepreneurs’ Guide for Greater Life Balance”

· Podcast: Power Up Your Marriage and Business

Ryan Garrow - How To Accomplish BIG Things With ONE Simple Focus

Tue, 10 May 2022 02:11:01 -0000

Awakened Life Podcast - Interview with Ryan Garrow

How To Accomplish BIG Things With ONE Simple Focus

Awakened Life Podcast Season 3 Ep. 6 - with Ryan Garrow

Join the Define Your Purpose Challenge: https://www.awakenedlife.cc/Purpose

Married, father of 4 little ones shares what life is like when you run five businesses and a farm, while remodeling your house and living in the barn.

Basically, it comes down to IDENTITY. As a person, as a family, as a business.

Ryan's identity as a contributor and big thinker has guided his life and purpose to see things and people GROW. Focus on serving others is the key.

Steve Clements - How To Make A Comeback After Divorce

Thu, 05 May 2022 20:39:22 -0000

Awakened Life Podcast - Interview with Steve Clements

How To Make A Comeback After Divorce

Awakened Life Podcast Season 3 Ep. 5 - with Steve Clements (of Get Your Swag Back podcast)

Join the Define Your Purpose Challenge: https://www.awakenedlife.cc/Purpose

Need help getting back on track after divorce? Dealing with a midlife crisis? If you've just realized you have lived your whole life just settling for OK, and not absolute fulfillment, this episode will give you some ideas and inspiration on what to do next. To get back on mission and purpose.

Steve teaches 3 pillars for life: Physical, Mental, and Social. Raise the bar in each level to be the best version of yourself. Find out more about Steve here: https://stevenclements.lifevantage.com/ or schedule a call with him here: calendly.com/steveclemx/30min

Billy Mitchell - How to Live On Purpose By Avoiding This One Pitfall

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 19:46:35 -0000

Awakened Life Podcast - Interview with Billy Mitchell

How to Live On Purpose By Avoiding This One Pitfall

Awakened Life Podcast Season 3 Ep. 4 - with Billy Mitchell, CEO of SearchLogic

To live in line with (and be guided by) your purpose, avoid being guided by the reptilian brain. Billy breaks it down.

Join the Define Your Purpose Challenge: https://www.awakenedlife.cc/Purpose

Brendan McCauley - How To Aim HIGH With Your Purpose

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 23:51:05 -0000

Awakened Life Podcast Season 3 Ep. 3

How To Aim HIGH With Your Purpose

Awakened Life Podcast Season 2 Ep. 3 - Brendan McCauley

If you'd like to join Brendan's program for entrepreneurs, go here: https://www.challengelaunchpad.com/

If you are struggling to find your purpose, define your purpose, or just live out your purpose, go to www.AwakenedLife.cc/purpose to join our free 5-day DEFINE YOUR PURPOSE challenge!

Dustin Lively - Loose Cannon to Peace-Filled Entrepreneur

Sat, 09 Apr 2022 23:05:04 -0000

Loose Cannon to Peace-Filled Entrepreneur

Awakened Life Podcast Season 3 Ep. 2 - Dustin The Dentist has been living in alignment with his purpose for 5+ years. Learn how "nothing is urgent" when you are living into your purpose.

If you are struggling to find your purpose, define your purpose, or just live out your purpose, go to www.AwakenedLife.cc/purpose to join our free 5-day DEFINE YOUR PURPOSE challenge!

Caleb Christenson - From Nurse To Business Owner - The Unlikely Transition

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 22:28:27 -0000

From Nurse To Business Owner - The Unlikely Transition

Interview with Caleb Christenson... who went from successful, yet unfulfilled nurse to the founder, owner, and lead marketing strategist for Funnel Flow Mastermind. Here how taking the huge risk has been so worth it, because now Caleb is living out his calling and purpose WITH his business.

If you'd like to know more from Caleb, or are in search of solutions for your marketing challenges, and a community of like-minded business owners, head on over to FunnelFlowMastermind.com and join the group for free.

If you are struggling to find your purpose, define your purpose, or just live out your purpose, go to www.AwakenedLife.cc/purpose to join our free 5-day DEFINE YOUR PURPOSE challenge!

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How To Master Daily Habits and Routines

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 18:30:06 -0000

Is your life controlling you? or are YOU in charge? How To Master Daily Habits and Routines helps. In this episode, I give you a little breakdown of how to do it, and why it's so important. This is a portion of the April Awakened Life Academy group sessions I host for the Awakened Life Academy members. In this segment, we're having a discussion about the benefits of tracking daily habits and journaling; and how to do it.

If you want to sign up for ALA personal growth and development system, go to www.AwakenedLifeAcademy.com

And if you'd like to download the Daily Habit Tracker referenced in the podcast for free, go here: Daily Habit Tracker

Strategic Planning For Greater Performance In Life

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 23:02:44 -0000

This is a "sneak peak" into one of my quarterly strategic planning sessions I host for my Awakened Life Academy members. In this episode I take a segment of that session where I explain the ins and outs of strategic planning. I also mention how this is a part of the over personal growth and development system that IS Awakened Life Academy. I explain how the Awakened Life Strategic Plan google sheet, the Power Journal, the Goal Planning System (GPS), and the GSD Club (Get Sh*t Done) all work together to help you get the best results out of life.

If you want to check into it more and get some free stuff go to Strategic.AwakenedLifeAcademy.com and if you want to sign up for ALA personal growth and development system, go to www.AwakenedLifeAcademy.com

Masculine Presence

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 22:12:45 -0000

This is a segment of a training I did with one of my men's groups. In the middle of the training, we talked about what "Presence" is for a man and how to cultivate it. There's a breathing exercise you can try at the end. Here are the steps of the breathing exercise:

1.Sit up straight

2.Come into awareness of your breath and notice how you are breathing

3.Imagine the breath moving into different parts of your body. Focus on the gut and pelvic floor

4.Imagine the breath waking up these parts of the body

5.Notice for places of tension, and activity “let it go”. Breathe into that area and let the tension go with the exhale

To access our next Awakened Life Academy personal development online course for free, please visit www.AwakenedLife.cc

"The Power Of First Mention"...What Parents Need To Know

Tue, 14 Apr 2020 10:00:00 -0000

I sat down with Eric Lopez. He has been married thirteen years, a father of three, and a youth pastor to junior high and high school kids.

Because of that, he has a unique perspective on the next generation. What do parents need to know today? Find out on this episode. He also shares how Jesus has been a part of his Awakened Man experience.

Plus, you'll hear tips on:

how to handle a situation where you and your wife do not agree on something super important to you,
kids and social media,
tips for family screen time limitation,
communication tips and managing expectations,

Go to www.AwakenedManCommunity.com now to join the tribe!

Interested in being in the next mastermind group to get some serious stuff done? Go to AwakenedMan.group to apply`

Wisdom For Your Investment Strategy

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 11:00:00 -0000

Investment Advisor, Nicholas Cupps of Cupps Wealth Management, gives us practical information about the investment world, how to select an advisor, and what to do if you're just getting started with investing. He also has his own podcast, The Nicholas Cupps Show, where he interviews entrepreneurs. He also shares candidly about his experience as a husband from the perspective of his 2nd marriage. He's a dad of a boy and a girl.

You can find Nicholas at:

http://www.cuppswealthmanagement.com/

and the Nicholas Cupps Show https://www.nicholascupps.com/

What You Can Do To Restore Connection With Your Wife

Tue, 31 Mar 2020 11:00:00 -0000

Austin McRobbie has been married for 10 years, has 2 daughters, and is a Christian relationship coach in Hillsboro, OR. He helps individuals and couples find greater freedom through his process of healing.

To connect with Austin, go to https://www.risingpath.org/

How To Avoid Transactional Intimacy

Wed, 25 Mar 2020 04:00:00 -0000

We’ve been married for a long time.

During that time we’ve reinvented ourselves and our relationship several times over. During more than one season of life, we came very close to almost calling it quits.

With all that experience and ups and downs, we’ve gained wisdom. We love to pass along that wisdom to other couples.

On this episode, we share some of our tips on:

-communication

-being needs-focused

-sexual intimacy

We also talk about what does this whole “Awakened” thing means to us?

Scott and his wife, Tawnya (Triumphant With Tawnya Landis podcast), continue the mini-series in response to the current social-economic conditions associated with the Coronavirus. This is the 5th episode in the series.

As Awakened Men, we are called to be leaders. This episode will help you to be the best leader you can be during this challenging time in our country and our world.

Please get our free communication training at https://www.yourpeacefulmarriage.com/

Be Intentional About Your Mind

Tue, 24 Mar 2020 01:39:33 -0000

Change IS happening. Businesses are downsizing. More people are working at home with their kids. The people on the front lines are working overtime.

What can you do?

Protect your mind! It affects what you DO.

How?

Choose your community wisely.
Look for positive people
With the isolation and social distancing, it's important to be intentional about who you're with, and what you focus on.

As Awakened Men, we are called to be leaders. This episode will help you to be the best leader you can be during this challenging time in our country and our world.

Join Tawnya's 7-day fitness challenge at: Fitness.Landis360.com

Join our community: AwakenedLifeAcademy.com

How To Process Your Feelings During Hard Times

Thu, 19 Mar 2020 17:09:37 -0000

On today's podcast, we focus on a tool we learned years ago called TFA (thoughts, feelings, actions). So here are some suggestions on WHAT to focus on when there's so much chaos.

As Awakened Men, we are called to be leaders. This episode will help you to be the best leader you can be during this challenging time in our country and our world.

Join Tawnya's 7-day fitness challenge at: Fitness.Landis360.com

How To Cope With Fear In Uncertain Times (part 2)

Mon, 16 Mar 2020 22:21:57 -0000

This is the 2nd episode in a series where Scott joins forces with his wife Tawnya Landis from Triumphant With Tawnya podcast.

They decided to put out a series of podcast episodes in a time when the country, and the world, is facing an unprecedented time. Covid-19 Coronavirus has now closed schools and threatens to close many businesses. What will happen to our economy? Where will we buy toilet paper? If you are struggling with these questions, this podcast mini-series will help you deal with all this uncertainty.

You can join Tawnya's free 7-day fitness challenge here: fitness.landis360.com

How To Cope With Fear In Uncertain Times (part 1)

Mon, 16 Mar 2020 05:20:03 -0000

This is the 1st episode in a series where Scott joins forces with his wife Tawnya Landis.

They decided to put out a series of podcast episodes in a time when the country, and the world, is facing an unprecedented time. Covid-19 Coronavirus has now closed schools and threatens to close many businesses. What will happen to our economy? Where will we buy toilet paper? If you are struggling with these questions, this podcast series will help you deal with all this uncertainty.s is the 1st episode in a series where Scott joins forces with his wife Tawnya Landis.

How To Create Connection In Your Relationship

Tue, 10 Mar 2020 20:42:16 -0000

Here from therapist and relationship expert, Jed Jurchenko. The author of "131 Creative Conversations For Couples", he has some good tips for creating a connection. Whether you're looking to enhance your good relationship or revamp a stale one, this interview with Jed will give you insights and ideas on how to create a connection spark in your relationship.

Learn more and connect with Jed at https://www.facebook.com/groups/JoyfullyMarriedLife/

The Difference Between Relationship Coaching and Counseling

Fri, 06 Mar 2020 02:30:11 -0000

I got to interview my marketing guy, @calebthenurse. He and I have been working together for about a year. He helps me with marketing. I help him with his Awakened Man journey. He has such a great testimony about what it's like going to counseling for help vs. how he's benefited from coaching. We also started to dive into the sexuality of an Awakened Man. If you want to have Caleb help you with your marketing, go to FunnelFlow.io and sign up for the free mastermind call on Wednesday mornings. To get the Relationship Secrets Little Blackbook Scott talks about for FREE, go here: www.husbandonfire.com/blackbook

Scott Talks About His Awakened Man Journey

Fri, 06 Mar 2020 01:31:31 -0000

The tables get turned and now Scott gets interviewed. His good friend Billy Mitchell opened up his office space for Scott to shoot some promotional videos, and while they were there, they decided to sit down and record an interview. But this time, it was Scott who's in the hotseat.

To get the Relationship Secrets Little Blackbook Scott talks about for FREE, go here: www.husbandonfire.com/blackbook

How To Have A Personal Transformation

Tue, 18 Feb 2020 14:00:00 -0000

I interview Daren Patera, a married father of 5, a blended family leader, and an awakened man. He shares very candidly from his life. He shares the relational dynamics of his life growing up in his family of origin. How he carried insecurity throughout life. And how now, he's learning confidence, self-care, and how to raise the standard for himself and the people around him. What are the lessons he learned along the way? How does he show up in relationships? Find out here!

Marriage Hope: From Almost Divorced To Thriving 40 Years Later

Fri, 07 Feb 2020 02:05:53 -0000

I sat down to interview my parents. As far as long term monogamy goes, they are truly an example of what's possible. In their community, they have a reputation to be "so in love". People mistake them for newlyweds all the time. What can we learn from a couple that's been married since 1970?

Tips For Creating Respectful Kids And Good Members Of Society

Thu, 06 Feb 2020 23:28:36 -0000

I had a great talk with James Cramer of the Fatherhood Rules podcast (found at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fatherhood-rules/id1463680739)

We covered helpful topics like:

Choosing The Right Spouse,
Having A Father's Heart,
Creating structure for your family,
Having some old fashion family values and kids who are respectful,
Being present as a father and husband

How To Transform Yourself From The Inside

Fri, 24 Jan 2020 01:48:20 -0000

Have you been through a rock bottom moment? Are you going through it right now? In this interview with Gunnar Simonsen, he shares very candidly about his ups and downs, a moment of complete surrender, and a total life transformation. He is now living an extraordinary life, full of freedom and satisfaction. But how did he get here? It was the hardest thing he's ever had to do. It took months; even years to do the entire process.

What did he learn? What is he taking with him into the future?

These are the lessons you can take with you from this episode.

Helpful links:

www.AwakenedMan.group to learn about and apply for the next Awakened Man Mastermind

www.HusbandOnFire.com to learn the 3 secrets to create your dream marriage, even if your wife is not on board.

Join the Awakened Man Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/AwakenedManCommunity/