Breakthrough Takeaways

Welcome back to the weekly takeaway. Today your host Kawan talks about resistance. We all have it, a block that holds us back from doing the things that might actually benefit us. "Make mistakes of ambition, not of sloth"

Overview

“The most important thing in any company is the human spirit” says Lonnie Mayne, author and award winning keynote speaker.  For 30 years, Lonnie has been helping workplaces perform at their highest levels. In this episode of ValueVerse, Lonnie shares with host Kawan his winning philosophy: the red shoe experience. 

Inspired by both his father and his uncle, Lonnie knew that you could be highly successful in an inspiring way. While a lot of young leaders are under the impression that they need to do whatever it takes to make it to the top, Lonnie says that is only a short term solution. In order to have long term results, Lonnie explains that workplaces need to create a culture based on awareness, kindness and respect. 

Lonnie’s famous red shoe philosophy is based around the idea of standing out for the positive. He tells Kawan that you don’t need to make huge changes, but find small ways in which you can stand out. Lonnie says this could be as small as taking the extra step in your emails. 

Tune in to this week’s episode of ValueVerse to get ideas of how you can humanize the work you and your employees do by creating a red shoe experience for everyone. 

Quotes:

“My mission was to compete and succeed yet do it in a way that was meaningful, and had meaningful connections along the way.” (03:33- 03:41) 

“The most important thing in any company is the human spirit.” (04:39-04:42) 

“If you can be aware and if you can be kind and respectful it doesn't mean you're not competitive, it doesnt mean youre’ not going to  hold people accountable, if you can do those two things , it absolutely creates a red shoe experience.”  (07:41- 07:53)

“There are those people who believe that they have to do whatever it takes to get to the top  and I think it’s a short slide, I think you can do that and be successful quickly because youre maybe stepping over people or stepping around people or stepping behind people, but ultimately at the end of the day, that comes back to you.”  (16:05- 16:29)

“It is completely possible to be kind, to be respectful, to hold people accountable and to watch them perform at the highest level.” (18:47-18:56) 

Links

Buy Lonnie’s Book on Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/Shoes-Living-Stand-Positive-Work/dp/1733040218/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=red+shoes+living&qid=1619049061&sr=8-1

Follow Lonnie Mayne on Instagram:

@red.shoes.living 

@lonniemayne 

Visit Lonnie’s Websites:

 www.lonniemayne.com

 www.redshoesliving.com

Check out the ValueVerse Website 

Follow Kawan and ValueVerse on Instagram

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Welcome back to the weekly takeaway! What gets you excited? Tune in as we take a look at what that means, it's different for everyone. The most important thing to do is follow what gives you joy. Financial success is only one aspect, but may not be the end goal. For some, it's to leave the world a better place. What is it for you?

Overview:

“Even when change is logically positive, it's emotionally scary” says Mark Graban, seasoned author, speaker and coach. In this episode of ValueVerse, Kawan and Mark talk about the impact that incremental change can have on the success of a business.

Mark says that one of the biggest mistakes that companies make is creating an environment of blame. When people are afraid to be blamed, there is more room for mistakes. Instead of punishing and condemning employees for their mishaps, Mark says a company needs to focus on three main things: problem solving, leadership and culture.

Business leaders often want to see big change and growth in their businesses that most of the time they overlook small details. Mark wants people to recognize that it is the small changes that add up overtime to create large growth, not the other way around.

This week on ValueVerse, you will be given advice on how to grow your business and find continuous success by using the small things.

Quotes:

“Blaming individuals for problems that are clearly systemic in nature, that doesn’t drive improvement.” (05:53- 6:00)

“React less, lead better, improve more.” (08:05- 08:09)

“Even when a change is logically positive, it's emotionally scary.” (18: 47- 18:52)

Links:

For access to all of Mark’s resources check out his  website 

Follow Mark on Twitter 

Check out the ValueVerse Website 

Follow Kawan and ValueVerse on Instagram

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Welcome to your weekly takeaway. Today your host Kawan talks about disconnect. We all feel it from time to time and it is best to slow down and take it all in to come back stronger. 

Overview:

Kristina Mcinnis, PDX & LA Blogger, got her start in influencing as a joke back when Instagram was home to the “picture perfect” lifestyle. Wanting to appeal to the non-traditional influencer, Kristina has found her true calling speaking to those that are not a size 2 billionaires. In this week’s episode, your host Kawan and Kristina dive deep into what it took for her to develop and monetize her online presence. 

Kristina says the two most important things for any aspiring influencer are to create a clear and concise brand, and to define your “why.” Knowing your “why” will help you stay on track on the days you don’t know what you are doing and having your brand will set you apart from all the others. Once you have the foundation of your image established, Kristina says you must find ways to hold yourself accountable or else you won’t see the results that you want. If you want to work with your favorite brands on a full time basis then you need to put in the time laying the groundwork.

Tune in for this week’s episode of ValueVerse to hear tips and tricks from social media guru, Kristina Mcinnis, on how to say f*ck it to build your confidence and online presence! 

Quotes:

“No one else is going to give you what you want in life. You have to create it.” (03:27- 03:29)

“The more platforms you have, the more you can pitch yourself. It’s good to diversify yourself because then you have so many more opportunities to make money.” (08:27-08:39) 

“Anything is attainable. Anything you want to do, you can do it. It’s just putting in the time and holding yourself accountable.” (17:31- 17:38) 

Links:

Follow Kristina Mcinnis on Instagram

See more of The Bottle Blonde on her website 

Check out the ValueVerse Website 

Follow Kawan and ValueVerse on Instagram

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Welcome to your weekly takeaway. Your host Kawan will share with you an excerpt from one of his favorite books. Going into the weekend, we want you to focus on the things that can make a difference in your life because success is an inside job. 

Overview:

Michelle Cohen, Personal Trainer and Coach never dreamed she would be in the fitness industry. Growing up Michelle never played sports and she had been working most of her adult life in marketing for the travel industry. After taking a personal training and nutrition course, Michelle was immediately hooked and began her transition into the fitness world full time. Although it was not easy transitioning into something completely new, Michelle remained persistent. She now happily coaches many people into living life well.

Michelle says that her most successful clients all have one thing in common: their commitment to a lifestyle change. Everyone is different and requires different things, but Michelle knows that anybody can lead a healthy lifestyle if they choose to.

On this week’s episode of ValueVerse, Host Kawan and special guest Michelle Cohen discuss the process of transitioning not only in the fitness world, but in business and personal development too.  

Quotes: 

“Everyone is so different, and everyone is motivated by something else. And the way you train each person is totally different.” (04:28- 04:36)

“As soon as we are sleep deprived, we reach out for the wrong foods. Anything to keep us alive and awake and energy, and so you start to binge on the chocolate, the bread, and all the bad things.” (18:13- 18:26)

“If I fail in something, and I truly believe in it, then I keep going.. I don’t give up.” (20:22- 20:25) 

“The more you fail, the stronger you get and the more chances you get of reaching the goal you’re searching for.” (20:30- 20:41) 

Links:

For more information on Michelle’s business please visit her website 

Follow Michelle on Instagram 

Check out the ValueVerse Website 

Follow Kawan on Instagram

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Welcome to ValueVerse's newest edition. Every Friday your host, Kawan, will be releasing a quick  takeaway to finish off your week on a strong and positive note. 

This week, host Kawan, is focused on the concept of mastery, on both a surface level and a deep level. We all owe it to ourselves to follow our dreams. What special thing do you bring to the table? 

Overview:

Tax season is upon us and Host Kawan brings in a special guest just in time.  Julio Gonzalez, Founder and CEO of ETS- Engineered Tax Services, discusses the value that a good accountant can bring to your business.

After many years helping Fortune 500 companies reach their goals, Julio wanted to bring that level of tax sophistication to small businesses. His expertise has helped generate over a million dollars of tax credits to business owners during the COVID crisis alone. These small businesses have been able to keep their employees paid and their doors open. Julio shares one key to success that companies like Amazon and Microsoft have: tax credits. There are so many ways to generate more wealth for your small business on the federal, state, and local level and nearly all entrepreneurs don’t take advantage of them!

Most small business owners are under the misconception that hiring an accountant is an expense. Julio says this couldn’t be farther from the truth. Knowing the numbers is one of the most critical pieces of operating a profitable business; hiring a good accountant is the wisest investment you can make for your growing business. 

Tune in to this episode of ValueVerse for Julio’s expert advice on how numbers can help you preserve the wealth you have worked so hard to build. 

Quotes:

“Accounting can be an investment. If you get a good accounting team or a good accountant, they’ll produce 10x the expense in return.  (04:28-04:37)

I know so many entrepreneurs that have amazing ideas and do so well, but if they knew their numbers and the accounting and tax side of it, they would be a lot further ahead.” (07:42-07:52)

“Don’t think of accounting as an expense, think of it as an investment.” (08:07-08:11)

“Do some research, find a good accountant and you can preserve some of that wealth.” (21:13-21:15)

Links:

Check out more about Julio and his services  on his Website

Follow Julio on Twitter 

Check out the ValueVerse Website 

Follow Kawan and ValueVerse on Instagram

Podcast production and show notes provided by FIRESIDE Marketing