Bros Before CEOs

Bros Before CEOs

By Houston Goodwin & Timothy SarazenBusinessCareers
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Bros Before CEOs episodes

  • #27 Eliminating Professional Burnout : ‘The Ruthless Elimination Of Hurry’ by John Ortberg (½)

    We’re excited to dive into a very challenging book called “The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry” - Are you burnt out? Are you crashing in to the weekend each week? Are you next level tired? This book seeks to address the root cause of why we don’t have time to live emotionally or spiritually healthy lives… This is business books in real life- join as as we discuss practically applying what we learn into our daily lives. 

    52 min
  • #26: Time with Tim: A Deeper Introduction

    We're diving deep into Timothy's background and personal life by asking him the following questions:

    • What is the hardest leadership lesson you’ve had to learn?
    • What is your biggest career mistake? Biggest career win? 
    • What is your life’s purpose?
    • What in your life do you feel most proud of?
    • What’s the last text message you sent?
    • What’s something you wish you could change about yourself? Something you wish you could change about the other? 
    • What’s the biggest sacrifice you’ve ever made?
    43 min
  • #25 The Four Laws Of Making (or breaking) Habits: ‘Atomic Habits’ by James Clear (2/2)

    This is episode two on Atomic Habits - an amazing book by James Clear - we are discussing the four laws to making ( or breaking a habit) and discussing how playing in our brains natural tendencies can make it surprisingly easy to change behaviors - whether it be personal or professional. This week we’re diving deep into rule #1 making it obvious as well as the inversion - making it invisible: This is business books in real life - I'm glad you’re here.

    53 min
  • #24 Why Tiny Changes Make A Big Difference: ‘Atomic Habits’ by James Clear (1/2)

    Welcome to the first episode on a two part series on Atomic Habits - and wow what an amazing book! We’re going to review the concepts that James Clear presents like how habits create identity, and systems create habits, and what are some real life habits we’re working towards/against. This is business books in real life - come along and learn!

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    We're two professionals on a journey of self improvement, reading the best business books and discussing how we apply what we learn to our lives. 

    On this episode you'll learn the fundamental motivation behind our appetite for consuming knowledge and how  it's  aided our careers as we've grown into respective CEO's of 7 figure companies.  We're far from perfect and we require continual education to support our career growth. This podcast is the real unfiltered journey of grasping new concepts, digesting failures and analyzing successes.

    We also discuss who this podcast is for: Individuals who believe self improvement is possible through their own efforts and have hope for their lives, careers, and knowledge acquisition. 


    Connect with us on Instagram @brosbeforeceos


    48 min
  • #23 Lets Talk: Hobbies, Momentum VS Fun

    Join us for this casual discussion on what hobbies we’re into and why. We talk about what kinds of activities derive pleasure and how we make the leap into deciding what hobbies are worth the time. Do you relate more to Tim and his emphasis on enjoying hobbies for what they are or Houston and his KPI measuring approach?

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    We're two professionals on a journey of self improvement, reading the best business books and discussing how we apply what we learn to our lives. 

    On this episode you'll learn the fundamental motivation behind our appetite for consuming knowledge and how  it's  aided our careers as we've grown into respective CEO's of 7 figure companies.  We're far from perfect and we require continual education to support our career growth. This podcast is the real unfiltered journey of grasping new concepts, digesting failures and analyzing successes.

    We also discuss who this podcast is for: Individuals who believe self improvement is possible through their own efforts and have hope for their lives, careers, and knowledge acquisition. 


    Connect with us on Instagram @brosbeforeceos

    48 min
  • #22 How You Impact Your Company Culture "What You Do Is Who You Are" by Ben Horowitz

    In this episode we dive into what culture really is and how you can affect it. Learn about what most managers struggle with in their culture, specific strategies successful culture creators employ and the four attributes you can improve to become more valuable to your company (and ask for a raise in the next 6 months!)

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    We're two professionals on a journey of self improvement, reading the best business books and discussing how we apply what we learn to our lives. 

    On this episode you'll learn the fundamental motivation behind our appetite for consuming knowledge and how  it's  aided our careers as we've grown into respective CEO's of 7 figure companies.  We're far from perfect and we require continual education to support our career growth. This podcast is the real unfiltered journey of grasping new concepts, digesting failures and analyzing successes.

    We also discuss who this podcast is for: Individuals who believe self improvement is possible through their own efforts and have hope for their lives, careers, and knowledge acquisition. 


    Connect with us on Instagram @brosbeforeceos

    1 hr 5 min
  • #21 Let's Talk: Episode 2

    Houston and Timothy catch up after a few weeks off about life, our jobs, and other musings. 

    -Performance reviews
    -Family life
    -Chess
    -Fractured Thumbs

    Now that's quality content! 

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    We're two professionals on a journey of self improvement, reading the best business books and discussing how we apply what we learn to our lives. 

    On this episode you'll learn the fundamental motivation behind our appetite for consuming knowledge and how  it's  aided our careers as we've grown into respective CEO's of 7 figure companies.  We're far from perfect and we require continual education to support our career growth. This podcast is the real unfiltered journey of grasping new concepts, digesting failures and analyzing successes.

    We also discuss who this podcast is for: Individuals who believe self improvement is possible through their own efforts and have hope for their lives, careers, and knowledge acquisition. 


    Connect with us on Instagram @brosbeforeceos

    59 min
  • #20 Bonus Episode: How Culture Creates Momentum

    Join us in this bonus as we have our first guests ever join us to discuss culture in the workplace. 

    Houston interviews two of his employees to discuss their company culture, the good, the bad, the ugly.  

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    We're two professionals on a journey of self improvement, reading the best business books and discussing how we apply what we learn to our lives. 

    In this preface episode you'll learn the fundamental motivation behind launching this podcast and how our appetite for consuming knowledge has aided our careers as we've grown into respective CEO's of 7 figure companies.  We're far from perfect and we require continual education to support our career growth. This podcast is the real unfiltered journey of grasping new concepts, digesting failures and analyzing successes.

    We also discuss who this podcast is for: Individuals who believe self improvement is possible through their own efforts and have hope for their lives, careers, and knowledge acquisition. 


    Connect with us on Instagram @brosbeforeceos

    41 min
  • # 19 Let's Talk About New Year's Resolutions & Applying Books To Everyday Life.

    Join us for our first episode where we break the mold and get personal.  We catch up on life, discuss new years resolutions, and how we're applying things we're learning  to everyday life. This episode is the first of an alternating topical series that we're throwing in the mix. Enjoy!

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    We're two professionals on a journey of self improvement, reading the best business books and discussing how we apply what we learn to our lives. 

    In this preface episode you'll learn the fundamental motivation behind launching this podcast and how our appetite for consuming knowledge has aided our careers as we've grown into respective CEO's of 7 figure companies.  We're far from perfect and we require continual education to support our career growth. This podcast is the real unfiltered journey of grasping new concepts, digesting failures and analyzing successes.

    We also discuss who this podcast is for: Individuals who believe self improvement is possible through their own efforts and have hope for their lives, careers, and knowledge acquisition. 


    Connect with us on Instagram @brosbeforeceos

    44 min
  • #18 How Can A Young Leader Get Buy In? "Good Leaders Ask Great Questions " By John Maxwell (2/2)

    Drink a redbull before listening because this episode is fast paced and covers the following from "Good Leaders Ask Great Questions" by John Maxwell:

    • What must I do to lead myself successfully? Page 89
    • What are the most important values for a leader? Page 98 
    • Does everyone have the potential to be a leader?  Page 116
    • How can a young leader get buy-in?  Page 146
    • How can emerging leaders gain leadership confidence? Page 166
    • Turn energy away from dissenters towards others who want to grow.  Page 187
    • How can you succeed with a leader who is difficult to work with? Page 204 
    • How can I help people realize the talent within them? Page 269

    Yeah... if you think those topics are worth an hour of your time you're absolutely right. Join us on the journey!

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    We're two professionals on a journey of self improvement, reading the best business books and discussing how we apply what we learn to our lives. 

    In this preface episode you'll learn the fundamental motivation behind launching this podcast and how our appetite for consuming knowledge has aided our careers as we've grown into respective CEO's of 7 figure companies.  We're far from perfect and we require continual education to support our career growth. This podcast is the real unfiltered journey of grasping new concepts, digesting failures and analyzing successes.

    We also discuss who this podcast is for: Individuals who believe self improvement is possible through their own efforts and have hope for their lives, careers, and knowledge acquisition. 


    Connect with us on Instagram @brosbeforeceos

    1 hr 6 min

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Creating a career you love that creates real impact is hard… but the desire alone won't get you very far. You have to be constantly moving in the direction of growth and choosing that direction over…