BizzieSmalls

Join us for a dive into the impact of a growth mindset vs. a fixed mindset, viewing failure as feedback, and the power of "yet".

Featuring "Mindset" by Dr. Carol S. Dwek

Meet Luke Lee, owner and chief creative mind behind Fusiform Props & Exhibits. Luke was born with a "maker" gene, and he has channeled his many creative skills into designing and building experiences for our community. You've seen his work at Shreveport Aquarium, Sci-Port, the Mardi Gras Museum, Louisiana Film Prize, the Shreveport Airport.... and the list goes on!

We chat about his business journey, how Covid impacted his trajectory, and the magnetic power of a real-life interactive experience.

Join us for our 100th Bizzie Smalls chat - thanks for being here!We get into some of our favorite takeaways, memorable moments with guests, and how our own POV's have been changed by the friends we've made on the pod. We also discuss Grit by Angela Duckworth, turning failure into fuel, and the secret ingredient to lasting drive.

Shay Bailiff returns to talk about business, dreams, and K-pop.We get into how to run a productive meeting, how to synthesize creative dreams and practical realities, and Shay's shocking tale of his K-pop kidnapping in Korea. Shay is an OG Great Dude™ - don't miss this one!

Tune in for part two of our chat with Coach Aaron Barker. We dive into all things AI - how it can serve businesses, how it can amplify humanity, and Gen Z's surprising response to the idea of "playing with robots".Unofficially sponsored by Another Broken Egg, a Louisiana classic.

Coach Aaron Barker is back, with his trademark wisdom and timely insights. We dig into the importance of internal beliefs, the concept of limiting beliefs, and how to override these "baked in" thoughts. We walk through the 3 (or 4) mindsets that can inhibit growth and success, and how to identify and change those beliefs. We also find ourselves in the hot seat, so don't miss the reveal of our inner gremlins.

Meet our friend Brent Hammett - graphic designer, professional drummer, tattoo shaman, and certified Great Dude™️.An army kid with rockstar dreams , Brent literally followed a rockstar into a graphic design class and the rest is history. Brent has forged a singular career at the intersection of design and music through The Hammett Co. and his perspective on the power of branding is profound.Brent's ever-evolving resume will leave you starstruck, and we talk through the story that led him to building bold brands, managing huge teams, and creating brand experiences for names like One Republic, Sarah Bareilles, Thomas Rhett, Need To Breathe, Mercy Me, Lyle Lovett, the LA Rams, and more.Shoutouts: The Common Ground Band, Ghostfire Tattoos, Newk's Eatery, Storybrand, The Magnolia Pit

Join us (Leighton and Josh) as we discuss the principles in Donald Miller's "Business Made Simple", and how they work out practically in our businesses. We talk about mastering conflict, managing feedback, and hot takes on Dave Matthew's Band. Listen in!

This week we're honored to share our conversation with Jimmy Burgess, Chief Coaching Officer for HomeServices of America and the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices network. He also serves as the President of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Beach Properties of Florida, and is a sometime mentor to Leighton.

Listen in on how failure and a scary diagnosis changed his definition of success, how he rebuilt his business through one simple principle, and the importance of authenticity. Don't miss this wisdom-packed episode!

Nathaly is a top-selling realtor with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Ally Real Estate, and you don't want to miss hearing her incredible story. Nathaly shares about coming from a family of entrepreneurial dreamers, the importance of determination, and how she has grown a flourishing business with hustle, kindness and gratitude.