We are excited to share this YouTube live stream discussion with you on the podcast today! Join Travis as he talks about the balanced growth method and the fascinating insights that he and his team have gathered about this concept from interviews with over 500 business owners. This episode dives into the three distinct types of “balanced developers” and highlights the pivotal differences between them.

Join us today as we discuss these things:

• 1:28 – The first two types of balanced developers
• 3:02 – Limitations of the “scared to grow” developer
• 5:16 – Limitations of the “scared to have balance” developer
• 6:20 – The balanced developer + having an offense and defense in your business
• 10:02 – Creating a culture of balance with shared values and goals

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Watch the original live stream here!

Email: [email protected]

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC46ekvB-U-CJDdsd7aqJMuA 

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Today we are joined by Justin Breen, CEO of the global PR firm BrEpic Communications LLC, an exclusive connectivity platform for Epic Network. His newest book, Epic Life, features a foreword from Dr. Peter Diamandis and has been the number one overall book for sales on Amazon Kindle. It also recently made the Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestseller lists.

In this episode, Justin delves into his professional journey, emphasizing the profound impact that purpose and family have had on his entrepreneurial endeavors. Drawing from his experiences working with fellow entrepreneurs, he sheds light on the significance of conscious awareness in achieving balanced growth on the entrepreneurial path. Join us as we talk about bridging the gap between personal and professional success, aligning your priorities, and taking steps to avoid winning at the wrong game.  

Join us today as we discuss these things:

• 3:42 – Justin’s background as a journalist + the importance of maintaining balance and harmony while evolving as an entrepreneur
•  6:51 – Justin discusses his businesses and how he has scaled these companies while remaining balanced
• 14:14 – The role that family prioritization plays in entrepreneurial growth
• 23:36 – How entrepreneurs often have the unique ability to channel their past experiences and trauma into building successful companies
•  28:35 – Workaholism is a drug often used as a coping mechanism
• 30:48  – Acknowledging the gap in your life: Justin’s advice for entrepreneurs struggling with balanced growth

RESOURCES

Learn more about Justin:

https://www.brepicllc.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinbreen1/

Email: [email protected]

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC46ekvB-U-CJDdsd7aqJMuA 

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Today we are excited to sit down with Paul Carroll, CFP®, CEO and founder of Avion Wealth, a fast-growing elite wealth management firm in Houston, Texas. Paul started his business from scratch in 2005 and is now on the verge of reaching his first billion dollars in assets under management, which he tributes to his dedication to team growth and work-life integration. 

Join us as Paul reflects on the power of promoting work-life integration in his business culture. He discusses creating a custom-built life that sets you up for success by valuing your time, determining your unique abilities, having healthy energy management, and implementing rituals into your life. He also shares his journey of writing and self-publishing five books, discussing their impact on his business and the lessons he's learned along the way.

Join us today as we discuss these things:

• 1:10 – Paul shares his background in aviation and how he became the CEO of Avion Wealth
• 10:15 – Paul reflects on work-Iife integration
•  14:48 – Creating a “custom-built life” with time management, rituals, and by determining your unique abilities
• 22:12 – Paul talks about self-publishing his books and how they led to some of his greatest successes
• 30:44 – The process that Paul uses for writing + his advice for writing a book

RESOURCES

Learn more about Paul: 

https://www.avionwealth.com/

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

Email: [email protected]

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC46ekvB-U-CJDdsd7aqJMuA 

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Today we are sitting down with John Stokes, the CEO and President of John Stokes Financial. John and his team specialize in helping professionals navigate career transitions and achieve financial success. They organize numerous workshops for various entities such as Fortune 500 companies, outplacement firms, and federal and state agencies. These workshops cover various topics including unemployment, investment and rollover options, federal and state benefits, and retirement and financial planning.

In this episode, John shares his personal career journey and how he found his niche in assisting individuals who have been laid off or going through career changes. Join us as we discuss creating a supportive company culture, the role that appreciation and respect play in employee retention and satisfaction, and share some impactful advice for those going through career transition. 

Join us today as we discuss these things:

• 1:15 – How John’s personal career change led to helping others through career change
• 5:08 –  Why balance is important to John
• 10:20 – What John has learned about building a strong team
• 14:51 – John’s advice for employee retention
• 19:42 – “Stop and self-reflect.” John’s advice for financial professionals in transition

RESOURCES

Learn more about John:

https://www.johnstokesfinancial.com/

Email: [email protected]

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC46ekvB-U-CJDdsd7aqJMuA 

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Welcome back to the Balanced Growth Show! Today we are excited to be joined by Brie Schmidt. Brie is the managing broker of Second City Real Estate, a full-service brokerage working with investors in the Chicago market. She is also the owner of BBS Apartments and the co-founder of the MidWest Real Estate Networking Summit, a weekend education summit for real estate investors.

In this episode, Brie talks us through the journey that led her to find more flexibility in her career through time and energy management. She discusses outsourcing, learning to optimize your time, setting healthy boundaries in your industry, and much more. Don’t miss out on this impactful conversation packed with practical advice, as Brie empowers your to take control of your future!

Join us today as we discuss these things:

• 1:29 – What led Brie to real estate investing
• 6:46 –  Brie’s struggle with balance and her decision to make changes
• 8:50 – How Brie learned how to outsource and optimize her time
• 12:58 – The importance of energy management
• 18:57 – The impact of the word “no” + finding your ideal client
• 24:37 – Brie’s advice for other entrepreneurs

RESOURCES

Learn more about our Brie: 

http://www.secondcity-re.com/agent/brie/

Email: [email protected]

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC46ekvB-U-CJDdsd7aqJMuA 

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Maintaining balance while growing a business is crucial, and the support of a spouse plays a vital role in this process. In this episode, Travis talks about how support can come in different forms, whether it's actively participating in the business or being a supportive presence at home. Discover how sharing goals, values, and challenges with his spouse helped foster a more transparent and intimate relationship as Travis embarked on his business growth journey.

Join us today as we discuss these things:

• 0:59 – The impact of a supportive spouse
• 7:39 – Transparency between you and your spouse
• 12:12 – The importance of family support in achieving balance
• 13:55 – Going through goals and values with your spouse
• 16:57 – Talking through goals and schedules as a family 

RESOURCES

Email: [email protected]

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC46ekvB-U-CJDdsd7aqJMuA 

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Today we are joined by Brad Layland, CEO of The FOCUS Group, which provides fundraising counsel to nonprofit organizations in major donor development. He's also the founder and owner of Endless Summer Realty, the largest residential real estate brokerage in St. Augustine, Florida. Brad is a certified fundraising executive. He holds an MA in theology from Fuller Theological Seminary and has completed 51 marathons to Ironman triathlons.

In this episode, Brad reflects on the transformative power of giving. He then shares how time blocking and delegation have helped him run multiple businesses while prioritizing his family and personal health. Join us for an insightful conversation with Brad as he shares practical, inspiring advice about achieving balance in your career.

Join us today as we discuss these things:

• 1:15 – How gumball machines taught Brad about business and eventually led him to the world of real estate
• 4:21 – “We’re all created to give.” Brad shares why giving is so important
• 7:32 – Brad reflects on how his business has grown by letting go and delegating duties to others
• 15:09 – The 4 disciplines that Brad has implemented into his routine that have allowed him to maintain a healthy work-life balance
• 20:58 – Why Brad wants to be in the game, serving clients
• 22:25 – Brad shares about his book “Donors Into Partners”

RESOURCES

Learn more about Brad:

Get the book Donors Into Partners: https://donorsintopartners.com/

The Focus Group: https://thefocusgroup.com/

Endless Summer Realty: https://www.endlesssummerrealty.com/

The Layland family travel blog: https://laylandsaroundtheworld.com/

Email: [email protected]

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC46ekvB-U-CJDdsd7aqJMuA 

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Today, we are joined by Gary Cardone, an accomplished American entrepreneur and CEO. He co-founded Chargebacks911, a payment processing risk mitigation firm that specializes in preventing and managing credit card chargebacks for businesses. With over 20 years of experience in the financial industry, Gary is widely respected as a thought leader in chargeback mitigation and fraud prevention. His expertise has been acknowledged by reputable publications like Forbes, Business Insider, and Entrepreneur.

In this episode, Gary emphasizes the importance of self-awareness in avoiding mistakes and highlights the significance of focusing on one's strengths when approaching a business. He also discusses the value of providing exceptional experiences to customers and shares valuable advice for aspiring entrepreneurs in the digital age.

Join us today as we discuss these things:

• 1:23 – Gary shares the journey that led him to the financial industry
• 10:48 – Why Gary left his successful career behind to study religion and history for several years
• 17:04 – The role Gary plays in his businesses
• 20:28 – Gary reflects on his “sweet spot”
• 29:08 – The advice Gary would give to entrepreneurs that are not in their sweet spot

RESOURCES

Learn more about our Gary:

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

Email: [email protected]

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC46ekvB-U-CJDdsd7aqJMuA 

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Today we are joined by Mike Kendra, CFP®, co-founder of FP Solutions RI, an outsourcing company that provides support to financial advisors. He owns this company alongside his wife, Heather Kendra, CFP®, CRPC™. Mike is a former U.S. Army officer, who joined his wife in the financial industry full-time in 2015. Together, they now have a team of 30 people and work with around 200 advisors across the country.

Having a diverse set of interests and goals, balance has always been important to Mike. In this episode, he shares how a hybrid-remote workflow, strong systems and processes, and investing in the hiring process have been an essential part of FP Solutions’ growth and success.

Join us today as we discuss these things:

• 1:15 – How Mike ended up in the financial industry alongside his wife, Heather
• 5:19 – How a remote-hybrid schedule has created a balanced culture at FP Solutions RI
• 8:53 – How excellent internal processes and systems have created balanced growth at FP Solutions RI
• 15:23 – How priorities and planning have helped Mike focus and scale his business
• 20:47 – How FP Solutions RI helps advisors with time management

RESOURCES

Get in touch with Mike:

http://fpsolutionsri.com/Contact/

Email: [email protected]

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC46ekvB-U-CJDdsd7aqJMuA 

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Workaholism is an addiction that can cause serious harm in our lives, such as neglected relationships, compromised mental and physical health, and engaging in self-medication. In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, Dr. Parry spends this episode reflecting on the holistic connection between mental and physical health. Join us as we discuss the critical importance of nurturing your mind, body, and spirit in this episode.

We’ll dive into the power of physical activity, healthy nutrition, and spiritual connection and how these elements can help you break free of the workaholic trap and achieve more balance in your life. We’ll also look at some studies that prove the effectiveness of exercise in helping depression and anxiety. Stay tuned as we discuss the significance of finding outlets outside of work and the transformative impact of disconnecting and setting healthy boundaries.

Join us today as we discuss these things:

• 0:36 – Workaholism is an addiction
• 1:37 – Workaholics work more when stressed
• 3:26 – Mental and physical health are connected
• 5:00 – The role of exercise, nutrition, and spirituality in mental health
• 7:39 – Finding outlets outside of work

Watch the live-stream version of this episode: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qjzIIcjZMrA

RESOURCES

Email: [email protected]

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC46ekvB-U-CJDdsd7aqJMuA 

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