One of the most amazing things about the entire Coronavirus situation is the change it has introduced into our lives. I have spent years, like most of us, getting caught up in being too busy for the things that matter most. Only now, because of factors outside of our control, we are being forced to slow down and rethink our priorities. In this episode, I want to share with you a silver lining and some of the most radical ways this epidemic can change us for the better, if we allow it. Listen in.

If I told you there was a tried and true, simple way to gain the upper hand over your competition, would you want to know the secret? Well, it’s called organizational health, and it’s something many leaders are ignoring. But, when done right, asking these six questions will completely change the game for your people, your profits, and your happiness. It’s time to get a gauge on your health and start thriving, not just surviving. Listen in.

3:11 - Learn this one simple secret to keeping your life on track through different seasons.

12:39 - Today’s Moment of Truth - What to do when you’re disengaged and uninspired while reading the word.

19:24 - A quick introduction to Building Culture.

23:17 - Step #1: Build a cohesive leadership Team - If you don't have this, you'll never be able to develop organizational health.

28:36 - Step #2: Create Clarity by answering these 6 simple questions.

29:05 - Patrick Lencioni’s 6 Key Questions to organizational health and why they matter

29:05 - 1) Why do we exist?

33:13 - 2) How do we behave?

35:04 - 3) What do we do? (practically)

35:55 - 4) How will we succeed?

39:02 - 5) What's most important right now?

43:49 - 6) Who's Doing What?

Resources For You:

• The Advantage: Why Organizational Health Trumps Everything Else In Business by Patrick Lencioni
• TheTableGroup.com
• The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer
• The CarrotCast Podcast & Trevor Mauch’s Energy Audit
• If you need help building (or selling) a valuable business, reach out to Cathedral Consulting at [email protected]
• Questions for Seth? Send us your feedback at [email protected]
• Pick up your copy of Ambition: Leading With Gratitude

In a world full of internet gurus and thought-leaders galore, I fear there’s something that might be becoming a lost art - Mentoring. The role of a “mentor” can be vague to many of us. Do I really need one? How do I find one? What should I ask them? The truth is, every single one of us needs someone that we can trust with life’s most important decisions. That’s why I’m diving into my personal story of how mentorship changed my life and breaking down what really makes a great mentor. Listen in.

There are risks of being wired as an entrepreneur. We like to run at 100 mph for weeks, months, and years on end, always chasing the next big thing. The world is our oyster and anything is possible! But do we ever look back to see what lies in the wake of our ambition? In my recent talk I gave to entrepreneurs from all around the country, I share the hard questions we should all be asking ourselves, but more importantly - how to find that one thing we’re all searching for, without letting go of our ambition.

2:50 - Today’s Moment of Truth - How to handle anxiety according to the bible & How to chase our dreams without getting burnt out.9:00 - My talk with 15 high-level entrepreneurs from around the country.

11:56 - Our biggest blind spots as entrepreneurs & how we can protect ourselves from the things that drag us down and hurt those we care about most.

16:38 - One of the biggest life lessons I’ve ever learned. We need to “Recognize, Value, and Protect” what we’ve been given.19:50 - Developing your own practice of gratitude.

22:25 - Struggle with motivation? Listen to this.

23:25 - The gift of limits - Why it’s sometimes okay to relax and simply take care of the things you’re responsible for, for a season.

26:05 - The three biggest breakthroughs in my life after discovering discovered gratitude.

• Meet Trevor Mauch and my friend from Carrot at https://carrot.com/about
• If you need help building (or selling) a valuable business, reach out to Cathedral Consulting at [email protected]
• Questions for Seth? Send us your feedback at [email protected]
• Pick up your copy of Ambition: Leading With Gratitude

If you’re leading or working with non-profits, you’re going to get a ton of value out of this episode. Our guest is Anthony Baugher. Anthony has over 20 years’ experience as an administrator, consultant, fundraiser, and educator, and is currently the Director of Ministries and Non-Profits for Cathedral Consulting. He’s here to share with you some of his best advice and strategies for running a healthy non-profit, one that is enjoyable, sustainable, and most importantly - makes an impact. Listen in!

The Conversation:

02:05 - Today’s Moment of Truth: How to find and maintain true motivation

06:03 - Meet Anthony Baugher, Director of Ministries and Non-Profits for Cathedral Consulting

12:52 - Tying business to purpose - how non-profits are started and how they can get back on track

15:36 - “Getting out and telling the stories of non-profits has become more crucial than we've ever seen.”

17:36 - Why non-profits can't afford to wait until there's a crisis to join a development program.

22:13 - The most important key concept non-profits need to understand: The Gratitude Cycle

26:18 - The transformation of heart and mind that takes place in donors

29:13 - Hear the story of Camp Attitude - the massive impact Anthony's non-profit is making on kids with special needs

35:35 - Always being asked to join boards? Here’s how to be on a board the right way, how to structure a board properly, and most importantly - how not to make it a waste of your time.

41:57 - Finally, Why Anthony chooses to invest his time in the world of non-profits

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

Resources For You:

• Connect with Anthony on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-baugher-35816810b
• Learn more about Camp Attitude: http://www.campattitude.org/
• If you need help building (or selling) a valuable business, reach out to Cathedral Consulting at [email protected]
• Questions for Seth? Send us your feedback at [email protected]
• Pick up your copy of Ambition: Leading With Gratitude

Where did we get the idea that when it comes to leadership, we’ve got to carry our burdens alone? Sometimes it’s so easy for us to become siloed in our businesses, to get so lost in the weeds that we begin to lose sight of what made us successful in the first place. When this happens, you need a coach. For nearly two decades, Greg Salciccioli has coached and consulted leaders to realize their goals and improve their own leadership, their teams, and organizations. Listen in on my conversation with him today!

6:31 - Gregs passion for coaching as a career.

9:12 - Is there a stigma around professional coaching?

16:04 - Learning to embrace other passions in order to grow.

18:19 - Outside insight: Giving permission to someone that you trust, to speak into your life and hold you accountable.

21:43 - Wired to create: Understanding the gift of limits and what to do when you've started too many things!

26:10 - Systematic Renewal: How to prevent burnout and live with more energy.

33:33 - Behind the scenes at coachwell: a look at their unique intake process.

38:47 - Millennials: What it takes to retain a happy, satisfied, vibrant workforce.

41:44 - Skills of the Future: Greg’s best advice for the next generation entering the workforce.

Resources For You:

• Connect with Greg: [email protected] or www.coachwell.comThe Enemies of Excellence: 7 Reasons Why We Sabotage Success
• If you need help building (or selling) a valuable business, reach out to Cathedral Consulting at [email protected]
• Questions for Seth? Send us your feedback at [email protected]
• Pick up your copy of Ambition: Leading With Gratitude

If you’re like me and most other entrepreneur-minded people, you’re probably ambitious. Ambition is great! However, blind ambition is something that can really come back to hurt you. That’s why it’s so important to take a step back and evaluate before diving head first into a new venture. I’ve put together this list of questions to help save you some pain and trouble along the way, in hopes that you’ll start a business that’s more fulfilling than you could’ve ever imagined. 

2:52 - How to be angry without sinning. What the book of Ephesians means for our happiness.

8:46 - #1 What do I enjoy doing? - “Why would I want a business where I’m doing something that pulls me in the direction of doing something I fundamentally don’t like?”

9:51 -#2 Where do I have expertise? - “Where has my training equipped me with knowledge that other people are interested in?” “It’s very difficult to be a true expert in multiple industries”

12:07 - #3 Where will I focus? - “What industry will I be pursuing? Who in this world needs what you love to do?”

13:31 - #4 Do I need an operating partner? - The best and worst reasons to choose a business partner and the #1 most important thing if you decide to partner up with someone.

16:29 - #5 What’s the business model? - Why a subscription model could be a great asset and what you can learn from it.

18:57 - #6 How will I build value of the business? - “What parts of the business should I focus on growing if I want to sell the business later on?”

21:55 - #7 How will I exit this business and collect the value? - “Did you build a brand that is enduring and independent of you?”

Resources For You:

• The Bible Project: Ephesians Overview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y71r-T98E2Q
• If you need help building (or selling) a valuable business, reach out to Cathedral Consulting at [email protected]
• Questions for Seth? Send us your feedback at [email protected]
• Pick up your copy of Ambition: Leading With Gratitude

What if you could have real freedom in your business and spend more time with the people that matter most? What if you could spend your days doing work that matters for people who really care...and be profitable every month? What if you could discover real purpose through your business? Scott Beebe, author of Let Your Business Burn: Stop Putting Out Fires, Discover Purpose, And Build A Business That Matters, has a true passion for liberating business owners and delivering them from the chaos of the day-to-day. Tune in to this conversation to living your life and business on purpose.

"Our definition of a hero is someone who makes courageous decisions and takes courageous actions." - Scott Beebe

• 13:14 - The three most important questions you as a business owner need to ask yourself - #1: What do you want?
• 14:42 - #2 What barriers exist that keep you from getting there?
• 15:00 - #3 If nothing changes, what will happen in three years? You'll probably still be stuck in chaos.
• 15:23 - The real reason why 96% of businesses fail within 10 years.
• 17:09 - Theology to a pharmaceutical company and running business as a ministry.
• 21:42 - The roadmap to deliverance from Chaos: your vision, your dashboard, your mission, and your financial barn.
• 29:41 - What’s the one thing winning business are doing, that others are not?
• 40:19 - How faith and work are not two separate things.

• Get Scott’s book, Let Your Business Burn: Stop Putting Out Fires, Discover Purpose, And Build A Business That Matters on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2ENmKyu
• Connect with Scott's business: https://www.mybusinessonpurpose.com/
• Connect with Scott on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottebeebe/
• If you need help building (or selling) a valuable business, reach out to Cathedral Consulting at [email protected]
• Questions for Seth? Send us your feedback at [email protected]
• Pick up your copy of Ambition: Leading With Gratitude

Have you ever had that moment in a conversation where you come to an important observation about the person you’re talking to and you just can’t find the courage to address the issue and call it how it is? I can relate. And I believe that real leadership and real love have the courage to confront things in our own lives and in the lives of those we’re privileged to serve. That’s why in this episode I’m going to give you the tactics and techniques that will empower you to speak truth into the lives of those around you.

The Conversation:

3:01 - Today’s Moment of Truth: Galatians 4:9 How do we respond when somebody calls us out?

5:08 - Why speaking the truth to leaders is so important and why I aim to fulfill my God-given potential as a leader.

8:24 - How to address the elephant in the room #1: Do it privately

9:52 - But, what do you do when the other person freaks out?

10:54 Don’t let the elephant get swept under the rug. The different places this shows up.

13:50 - Our responsibility as business consultants when we find out our customers are in danger.

14:40 - “Real leadership and real love has the courage to confront things in our own lives and in the lives of those we’re privileged to serve”

We’ve got a big announcement in this episode! As we look back on the past 40 weeks of the podcast, we’re also planning ahead for something exciting. This episode is all about finding your focus, niching down, and getting clear on where you’re going. Listen in and join me on this next chapter of our journey. I hope you enjoy it.

The Conversation:

5:12 - Looking back and looking ahead: The future of Business Done Right

8:37 - Discovering the gift of limits, getting clarity of thought, and figuring out where you want to go

10:15 - Why we're choosing to niche down in these 3 industries with Cathedral Consulting12:23 - Wireless Infrastructure

14:47 - Automotive Finance

15:54 - Ministries and Non-Profits

18:20 - The future of the Business Done Right Podcast22:21 - How we can help: executive strategic coaching, peer mentoring groups, and more...

24:15 - Where we can: corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, valuation analysis, family run business, financial systems