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Download Episode Here Alex sits down on the mic and shares his most valuable habits and tips for growth with the Best.Podcast.Ever. audience. If you want to reach your goals and discover the strategies and tools that work to get you there, listen in. Recommended tools: Evernote Alex's Weekly Planner and Morning and Evening Questions [visit bit.ly/BPE75 for links] Inspiring People and Books: Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World, by Cal Newport Tools of Titans, by Tim Ferriss Dan Sullivan of Strategic Coach Keep listening and learning: Alex's own coach, Gary Klaben, was our guest on Episode 58 – A Business Mindset. Diane Helbig was our guest in Ep 57 – Taking Care of Businesses. Diane provides business advice, coaching and consulting for small business leaders and sales professional from here in Ohio. Visit www.seizethisday.com to learn more. CONGRATULATIONS TO THE EVERS AND GEBLER FAMILIES! AND WELCOME TO THE WORLD, JOHN AND MARY!!! The Gertsburg Law Firm is proud to offer CoverMySix, a one-stop legal audit for your business, led by award-winning litigators and in-house counsel. CM6 minimizes your exposure to lawsuits, investigations, disgruntled employees and customers, and all the damage that comes with them. And check out new pricing for Small Companies and Startups, a complete legal documentation portfolio to minimize your exposure to lawsuits and investigations. Learn more about how to protect your business at covermysix.com.

Download Episode Here What's going on in Alex-land and Molly-town? Catch up with your favorite podcast hosts as they talk about life in town, their writing adventures, and what's entertaining them right now. Reserve your seat for the CVCC Awards Evening March 20th at www.cvcc.org/events/details/annual-awards-evening-2019-20356. Soulful Story Night is Feb 21st at SHED Boutique in Chagrin Falls. Learn more at www.shedchagrin.com/events-2 MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Find out how Eryka Parker and Lyrical Innovations can help aspiring or established writers at lyricalinnovationsllc.com Alex recommends "On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft" by Stephen King and "The Artists Way" by Julia Cameron Paul Marnechek was our guest back in episode 15 Just the two of us! https://youtu.be/YWhOf_T9u1Y SHOW NOTES 0:55 A successful Restaurant Week and praises for chamber membership; A Northeast Ohio cafe tour 21:20 Twin update; Fashion career update and why we love Christian Siriano; Report from Karaoke night 34:20 Publishing, writing, and creativity 53:40 Deep thoughts on internal organs 1:04:30 CVCC Awards Ceremony with James Maddio; Why P Marn is the best and why Village Block is ok afterall 1:13:20 What we're binging, scam artists, and cutting the cord TAG Blazing Bills, Capital Grill, Bull & Bird, M Italian, Coffee Corner in Burton, Warren's Spirited Kitchen, Cellar Door Cafe in Garrettsville, and Main Street Grill, Christian Siriano; Emily and Sam, Eryka Parker, Chagrin Cinema, Hungry Bee, Mazzlos, Naturepedic, Neighborhood Office, Burntwood Tavern, Floh Vodka, Paul Marnechek; Christi George, SHED Boutique

Download Episode Here We’ve got a treat for you, Chagrin Falls! Mr. Karl Maersch, President of Chagrin Falls Village Council and Founder of West Four IP, gives us the scoop on the hot issues facing the Village right now, including parking and historical houses. Plus, Alex regales us with tales from Argentina and we take bets on when the twins arrive. Find Karl on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/in/karl-maersch-a199627. Steve Crandall was our guest on episode 64 of BPE. The Dom Perignon enjoyed in this episode was provided by CheapFlightsFares.com Thanks CheapFlightsFares.com! SHOW NOTES 1:00       Surviving a storm; Stories from Argentina including a surprising New Year’s Eve; When are the twins getting here? 15:11    Introducing Karl; the right way to say Maersch 23:30    Mayor Maersch? What brought him into politics and making the village better; Hot issues in Chagrin right now 37:23    The debate over historical houses; What’s next 49:36    Starting a local decathalon; Love and hate for Village Block Club 1:06:10 What the Legal Aid Society is doing and how Karl met Abby; Lightning Round MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Heartwood Coffee, Sam Evers, Paul Marnecheck, Steve Crandall, Cheapflightsfares.com, Abby Staudt, Legal Aid, Chagrin Valley Council, Scott Lax The Gertsburg Law Firm is proud to offer CoverMySix, a one-stop legal audit for your business, led by award-winning litigators and in-house counsel. CM6 minimizes your exposure to lawsuits, investigations, disgruntled employees and customers, and all the damage that comes with them. And check out new pricing for Small Companies and Startups, a complete legal documentation portfolio to minimize your exposure to lawsuits and investigations.  Learn more about how to protect your business at covermysix.com.

Download Episode Here   Join Molly and Nelly for dinner in this special “live” episode from Chagrin Valley Restaurant Week, going through February 3rd. Careful listeners may find out where Molly will be this week and track down a gift card to one of 20 participating restaurants! Visit ChagrinValleyRestaurantWeek.com for menus and more. Watch for Karl Maersch on the show next week, and check out our playlists, including “Chagrin Valley Locals,” at www.thebestpodcastever.com/playlists or on our youtube channel at bit.ly/BPEyoutube Soulful Story Night hosted by Molly Gebler will be Feb 21st, 7pm-8pm at SHED Boutique. Learn more at www.shedchagrin.com Read the Cleveland.com article by Joan Ruseck at www.cleveland.com/chagrin-falls/index.ssf/2019/01/whet_your_appetite_for_chagrin.html Visit APieceOfMollysMind.com for Countertop Time and all of Molly’s projects SHOUT-OUTS IN THIS EPISODE TO: Cooper’s Hawk, Bull & Bird, Lowe’s Greenhouse, Jeff Griff, Laurie Dean, Sam Evers, Mary Ann Ponce, Sapphire Creek, Two Café, Josh Selby, Edward Gertsburg, Emily Gebler, Joan Ruseck

Find out what a Civic Club does from Bainbridge Civic Club officers, Justin Ryan and Mark George. Plus: teacher appreciation, fun history facts, and a passionate music conversation. Be sure you go to Facebook and “Like” Bainbridge Civic Club. You can also browse their website at sites.google.com/site/bainbridgecivicclub/home. Get to know Christi George, Mark’s better half, on episode 59. Gertsburg Law Firm is proud to roll-out CoverMySix for Small Companies and Startups!  If you’re a newer or smaller company, you’ll want this complete legal documentation portfolio to minimize your exposure to lawsuits and investigations.  And if you’re a larger or older company, check out www.covermysix.com to learn about the full CM6 audit suite. SHOW NOTES * 0:50       Hello from Bainbridge Civic Club; A friendly neighborhood competition? * 5:40       Traditional Pancake Breakfasts and Modern Ox Roasts; The evolution of Taste of Bainbridge; Cheering on Kenston’s football championship * 13:20    Finding their way to the Civic Club; Why get involved; Looking ahead to 2019 and spreading the word Shout-outs in this episode include: Chagrin Valley Jaycees, Molly Gebler, Christi George, Bainbridge Area Food for Friends; Kenston High School; Chagrin Valley Chamber of Commerce; Red Wanting Blue; Matt Petche

Download Episode Here Sit back, relax, and feel the FLŌH with Mr. Jacques Evans, CEO of FLŌH Spirits, LLC, and founder of Golden Opportunity Foundation. Get a taste of an entrepreneur's journey from his roots in Cleveland Heights to the creation of “The Caviar of Vodka”. Join Alex and Molly to learn what makes this local brand different, and find out what’s happening in the nightlife scene nowadays. Plus, a fun lesson in the first amendment and find out about when Jacques was in Grease. Follow Jacques and FLŌH on social media @steadyfloh and @flohvodka, and visit the website at www.flohvodka.com. You’ll want to watch Jacques' pages for information on his Art Show at MOCA in February titled “HeART of the Cocktail” Learn more about how Golden Opportunity Foundation is supporting young entrepreneurs at Gofoundationinc.org Find the Princess Cupcake Jones collection at princesscupcakejones.com The Grease Sing-a-long just passed, but follow CVCC on facebook so you don’t miss the next fun event! The Gertsburg Law Firm blog has over 100 articles on topics covering Employment Law, Consumer Law, and ways to protect your business. New and smaller companies will want to check out our new pricing for CoverMySixfor SmallCo’s and Startups.  This complete legal documentation portfolio will minimize your exposure to lawsuits and investigations.  And if you’re a larger or older company, check out www.covermysix.com to learn about the full CM6 audit suite. SHOW NOTES  * 1:28  What happens when you drink virgin lemonade; Election season and a 1st amendment lesson; The state of society; The official vodka of CVCC  * 15:30 Introducing Jacques Evans; When Molly met Jacques; The taste of FLŌH; A map of Russian restaurants in the area and Alex’s early drinking lessons  * 24:45 Welcome Jacques; Why vodka; The story with bottle service; Finding the FLŌH – bars vs clubs  * 35:55 From Heights High to today: An entrepreneur’s journey  * 45:46 The sexiest bottle on the market; The birth of FLŌH; Gratitude for Ms. Watson  * 56:30 Lightning Round

Download Episode Here Prepare to meet your favorite musicians through the eyes of Professor Gene Shelton, a former publicist for Motown Records and CBS, who worked with artists such as Curtis Mayfield and Lionel Richie. Molly is joined by guest co-host Nelly to learn what it was like to meet Diana Ross and Stevie Wonder. Plus, travel back through the decades at Kent State University and enjoy Gene’s collection of music memorabilia. Gene can be reached through his facebook page, or by email at eshelto1[at]kent.edu. Follow Molly’s new show "Countertop Time" at www.facebook.com/Countertop-Time-254430428564871/. Visit the News and Resources page of Gertsburg Law Firm website for free legal tips. Sign up for email notifications when a new article is posted to the GLF Legal Blog. Gertsburg Law Firm donates a portion of the fee for every Estate Plan created to The Center for Applied Research in Dementia. Contact Meg Pauken at (440) 571-7542 to schedule a consultation. Learn more about the work being done by Dr. Camp and his team at www.cen4ard.com. REFERENCES IN THIS EPISODE Watch a full TuNe-YaRdS concert from 2014 at www.youtube.com/watch?v=sj1C7BFcnvI. Hear a few songs from a 2018 performance at www.youtube.com/watch?v=PAfKxGEMqkQ The movie about Brian Wilson that we refer to at 35:50 is titled Love and Mercy [gallery size="medium" link="file" type="slideshow" ids="2334,2337,2338,2339,2340,2341,2342,2343,2344,2345,2346,2347,2333,2335,2336"] SHOW NOTES * 1:00 Nelly in the co-host chair; Twin update; Love for the TuNe-YaRdS; A Piece of Molly’s Mind * 8:50 Introducing Gene Shelton; Welcome to Chagrin Falls, Mr. Shelton * 14:30 Kicking things off with Diana Ross and Curtis Mayfield; * 25:30 Classic Memorabilia; Booking Curtis on the Today Show; Stevie is Wonder-ful; Going to the Grammys * 32:55 Luther Vandross’s love life and official sandwich; More Memorabilia; CBS vs Motown Records for Lionel Richie * 44:50 How to get a gold record; The life of a publicist and ethics in the music business; An alternative life for Gene; Inspiration from Roberta Flack; Climbing the ladder at Warner Bros * 53:20 Teaching important lessons to students; Early experiences as a minority and finding empowerment; May 4th, 1970 at Kent State University and today * 1:03:25 A life in the music industry; When an artist becomes their own producer: Michael Jackson and Prince * 1:06:25 Lightning Round; Rick James wants a boob cake; filling the venue for Diana Ross SHOUT-OUTS IN THIS EPISODE: Sugar Me Desserterie, Sam Evers, TuNe-YaRdS; Countertop-Time; Kent State Univ; Lisa from high school; Diana Ross, Curtis Mayfield, Barry Gordy, Stevie Wonder; Burgers-2-Beer, Ed Bane; Roberta Flack; Lauren Davis  at KSU