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This week, we hear how Catherine Bosley took back her life after becoming one of the first victims of cyberbullying, and how she turned pain into empowerment. The speaker, online advocate, and award-winning journalist was living her best life when a moment changed the course of her future. Join us to hear her message of warning and hope. Learn more about Catherine’s speaking topic and services at CatherineBosley.com, and find her on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Browse Molly’s catalog of books and projects at apieceofmollysmind.com for Molly’s books Stop worrying if your company is vulnerable to lawsuits or liability and schedule a confidential, no-cost CM6 Vulnerability Check with Gertsburg Law Firm. Call 440-571-7774 or e-mail [email protected] to schedule your CM6 Vulnerability Check today. Explore the full CoverMySix legal audit suite at covermysix.com. SHOW NOTES Molly health check; Welcome to the neighborhood, Sam and David; Alex is attacked; DIY flooring at the Gertsburgs Introducing Catherine Bosley; Pros and cons of the internet age and a suggestion for civility A wild night from the past comes back to a journalist in Youngstown; Reactions and repercussions Defending herself and fighting back; Mistake or not? Bouncing back and making it count; Sharing a message of hope ALSO MENTIONED IN THIS SHOW Jesse Weinberger's appearance on the show is essential listening: Ep 99 – Protecting your Children from their Screens Here is an article with instructions for setting up a send delay in Outlook and Gmail - https://hbr.org/2015/07/prevent-email-horror-with-a-2-minute-send-delay Alex had a great conversation with John DiJulius in Ep 96 – The Secret to World-Class Service https://youtu.be/cg9zfM1eOII Watch Catherine's YouTube talk here or at https://youtu.be/cg9zfM1eOII.

Entrepreneur extraordinaire Brian Krusz of Sgt. Clean Car Wash joins Alex and Molly in the studio to talk about the creation and growth of his car wash empire, bringing military values to management, and how to change the culture of an organization and an industry. Plus, how 23rd Veteran is helping those that served our country and doing something about the tragedy of suicide. Visit sgtclean.com to find the Sgt. Clean location closest to you, or to contact Brian and his team. Get involved and support veterans by visiting 23rdveteran.org. Get Mortimer and Molly’s other books at apieceofmollysmind.com. Are your policies and documents protecting your business or getting you sued? Check 10 areas of your business for legal risks and get instant feedback from experienced attorneys right now by taking a short quiz at bit.ly/CM6quiz. SHOW NOTES How to be an “It Girl”; Drooling over the firemen; Favorite Emmy’s moments; Why Sapphire Creek is amazing; Scooter adventures; A review of Mortimer Introducing Brian Krusz; Expanding exponentially             Car Wash college? From idea to action, and changing the face of the industry When a marine runs a business Mergers and acquisitions; Creating a culture Making the most of life and finding other people that do; Managing millennials and managing well   How Sgt. Clean is like Netflix and Chick-fil-a Saving lives with 23rd Veteran Handsome as a cartoon, too! ALSO MENTIONED IN THE SHOW We’re not sure what video Molly showed Alex that was so steamy, but it may have been something like this: www.facebook.com/molly.p.gebler/videos/10162358189170483/ Christian Siriano says so! [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_Y_PjU_ALs&w=560&h=315]

Learn how to market your business as we travel coast to coast with Neil Markey of Markey Creative. Neil shares stories from his journey marketing brands like Miller and Mattel, and we find out what he’s doing here in Northeast Ohio. Business owners will learn about branding, advertising, and budgeting in this “brand”-new episode of BPE with Alex and Molly. Visit Neil and Markey Creative at markeycreative.com, on Facebook, and on instagram (markey creative). Learn more about Wild Grill Foods at wildgrillfoods.com. Purchase Little Pumpkin and Molly’s other books at Fireside books, at Chagrin Falls Popcorn Shop, or at apieceofmollysmind.com, where you can check out all the projects she’s got going on. Stop worrying if your company is vulnerable to lawsuits or liability and see if you qualify for a confidential, no-cost CM6 Vulnerability Check with Gertsburg Law Firm. Alex will walk you through the minefields in your documents and key processes and tell you how to fix them yourself. Call 440-571-7774 or e-mail [email protected] to schedule your CM6 Vulnerability Check today. Explore the full CoverMySix legal audit suite at covermysix.com. SHOW NOTES Molly’s been busy – Clubbin on New York Fashion Week, First Responders Week, Book release, South Russell Fall Fest; Alex recommends a musical for those not easily offended; Weatherhead 100 announcement; Jon Gebler is now at Highway Garage; Surviving the storm Introducing Neil Markey; His professional inspiration; Marketing in the Military? Young Neil in NYC - Scoring the big accounts and partying with the big names Glory days in LA - Playing on the job and success in marketing; The birth of Markey Creative Branding for Business Owners; The importance of purpose; identifying a brand and the process of creation; Brand and company culture              Making smart decisions in advertising – consider the product, the audience, and media Budget considerations & the importance of a good partnership ALSO MENTIONED IN THE SHOW See Molly’s Megan Trainor video on the show page for BPE episode 100 Jim Sacher is a CPA and Partner at Skoda Minotti. Visit the skodaminotti.com for more information. 1980s Neil... ...and the Neil of today. Subscribe to the show to be sure you never miss an episode! Get notifications by email, or subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, YouTube, Spotify or Google Play Music. Be sure to rate the show while you're there to help more listeners find us! Can't find the show on your favorite podcast player? Let us know!

This moment is the perfect moment… to bring back John Cunningham of Insight Meditation Cleveland. John and Alex explore the connection between mindfulness and pain, trauma, and attention, with a deep dive into workplace mindfulness and entrepreneurship. Be here now with us, and start getting more out of each moment. Visit the Insight Meditation Cleveland website at imcleveland.org or email John at [email protected]. Find out about Kinnect’s programs for children in the foster system at KINNECTohio.org. SHOW NOTES The role of mindfulness and meditation in dealing with pain Tara Brach's RAIN practice How mindfulness can help with ADD and OCD Dealing with “capital T” trauma Meditation at work; Starting and maintaining habits Cultivating mindfulness with meditation – training the mind and finding the time Workplace mindfulness - techniques and effects The connection between mindfulness and entrepreneurship – a question of compatibility How KINNECT is helping kids in foster care LINKS FOR MORE INFORMATION: John’s first appearance on the show: Ep 30 – It’s Always Now – Meet John Cunningham. BPE’s bonus episode with John’s 10-minute meditation is at bit.ly/BPEmeditation Ticht Nhat Hanh’s 44 Gattas: beherenownetwork.com/thich-nhat-hanhs-gathas/ Strategic Coach program for entrepreneurs: www.strategiccoach.com Tara Brach and the meditation practice of RAIN: www.tarabrach.com/rain/. The acronym RAIN is a tool for practicing mindfulness and compassion: Recognize what is happening; Allow the experience to be there, just as it is; Investigate with interest and care; Nurture with self-compassion. John's temporary state

What kind of support do family-run businesses and other private companies need to thrive? Find out from Jeanne Coughlin, Business Coach, Author, President of The Coughlin Group, and the busiest woman in town. Jeanne finds some time to sit down with Alex about working with families and their unique needs, how to change culture in an organization, and how a one-page plan can be the key to strategic growth. Get to know how this successful female entrepreneur is helping other entrepreneurs reach their potential. Visit the Coughlin Group online at www.cgroupinc.com, where you can also read their blog for information and insights from more than two decades of guiding leaders and building businesses. Connect directly with Jeanne on LinkedIn and follow her on Twitter @jeannecoughlin.Contact Jeanne for more information on her peer advisory groups: one for women business owners(at $1 mm or more in revenue) and the other for next generation in the family business. SHOW NOTES Introducing Jeanne Coughlin, busiest woman in the world Jeanne’s motivation and route to business coaching What makes Family Businesses unique Breaking through family dynamics and changing behaviors Changing corporate culture and the importance of values The value of a business coach and finding the right one Measuring success and finding gratification in other’s success All the answers in a one-page plan LINKS TO TOPICS MENTIONED IN THE INTERVIEW The Rise of Women Entrepreneurs by Jeanne Coughlin Jeanne likes the “Year on a Page” planner. Here is one we found free online. Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear We also talked about Admiral McCraven’s speech with Steve Bales in a bonus episode after #36: Admiral McRaven’s Lessons from Navy Seal Training with Steve Bales. Visit that episode’s page for a link to the full speech on YouTube. Professional EOS implementer Ron Kaminski was our guest on Episode 69 – How a Business Operates.

Get in on this BPE-love-fest with Alex, Molly, and Nelly as we reflect on the past 100 episodes and give listeners a peek behind the scenes of the show. Plus, Alex has a big announcement and we make some super shout outs to the Best.Podcast.Audience.Ever! Here are quick links to some of the episodes mentioned in this show: Ep 45 – Head of the Class – Reconnect with Bob Hunt and Nancy Santilli Bonus episode – 10-minute meditation with John Cunningham Ep 49 – Creating Experiences – The Return of Robb Sapp Ep 94 – Living Well in a Healthy Body part 2 – Dr. Dan Returns Ep 93 – Living Well in a Healthy Body – Meet Dr. Dan Ep 67 – Meet the Music Legends through Gene Shelton Ep 51 – Surviving and Thriving – Meet Jim Alunni Ep 12 – Meet Kimberly McCune Gibson Ep 84 – Bourbon, Bow Hunting, and Bling – Meet Chad Verhoff Ep 46 – Cooking up a Better Future – Meet Brandon Chrostowski Ep 57 – Taking Care of Businesses – Meet Diane Helbig Ep 15 – Meet Paul Marnecheck Ep 53 – Sister Act – Meet Susan Priest Richlak Ep 68 – Get in the FLOH – Meet Jacques Evans Check out the Business Coaching and Advice Playlist on our website, along with various other recommended playlists in the menu bar. Please let us know what you're doing while you listen on our social media pages [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DaCZI3XaiVI&w=560&h=315] Happy anniversary everyone! Thanks for listening!

Parents of children and teens: Uncover the dangers lurking in your kids’ phone screens & gaming consoles and then learn how to protect them with Jesse Weinberger, Internet Safety Expert and Owner of Overnight Geek University. Jesse has heard all the stories and shares them with Alex and Molly, along with the dangers of social media, video games, and the devices themselves. You do not want to miss this episode if you want to protect your family. Plus, why Peppa Pig and Caillou should be destroyed and Jesse's connection to Spindarella. Visit overnightgeekuniversity.com for videos, articles, and information about Jesse’s book, The Boogeyman Exists; And He's In Your Child's Back Pocket: Internet Safety Tips For Keeping Your Children Safe Online, Smartphone Safety, Social Media Safety, and Gaming Safety Find all three of Molly’s currently published books and new projects at apieceofmollysmind.com Browse over 100 articles on the Gertsburg Law Firm blog at gertsburglaw.com/blog SHOW NOTES A study in technology safety and a critique of today’s cartoons Working with law enforcement Value vs Risk What parents need to know about sex addiction Where crimes happen The harm of devices themselves A link to violence Delivering the message and the challenge of reaching parents; Safety tips for parents Bullying and a commentary on social approval Jesse’s origin story REFERENCED IN THE SHOW Cal Newport’s books are Deep Work and Digital Minimalism Read Jill Twenge’s article “Have Smartphones Destroyed a Generation?” at  www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2017/09/has-the-smartphone-destroyed-a-generation/534198/

Take flight with Jeff Holbury Sr. from Drone Ohio in this week’s episode as we explore how he gets the most amazing views of our town and beyond, what drones are capable of, and the future of drones. Plus, a special lightning round designed just for Jeff. Watch this episode now on YouTube! Check out Drone Ohio on YouTube for a library of awesome videos and follow Drone Ohio on Facebook. Visit Droneohio.com to learn about Jeff’s work and to get in touch. Molly’s book Mortimer has already launched, and you can get it now at apieceofmollysmind.com. Stay up to date on book number 3, and all of Molly’s projects by following Molly’s Next Project on Facebook. Are your will, advanced directive, and estate planning documents up to date? Contact Mark Turner at the Gertsburg Law Firm to ensure your decisions are respected. He can be reached by phone at (440) 571-7773 or by email at [email protected]. OTHER ITEMS REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE: Flite Fest is a family-oriented event that focuses on bringing R/C aviation enthusiasts together for four days of fun-filled learning and adventure. The event took place in Malvern, Ohio this past July. Get more information at www.flitefest.com The Chagrin Falls Historical Society discovers, preserves, and shares evidence of and knowledge about the history of Chagrin Falls and vicinity. Learn more about the organization and about Chagrin Falls at chagrinhistorical.org Mark Turner was our guest on Episode 42: Business, Beer, and Beards The Basket in Newark, Ohio, is Longaberger Home Office. See more on Drone Ohio’s facebook page. SHOW NOTES Geblers full of good news; Alex’s chill weekend; Molly raises money for CDFF; The scoop on the geodesic dome in Russell Introducing Jeff Holbury and Drone Ohio; What drones can do When Jeff discovered drones and seeing them more in the world FAA and regulations; Is paranoia justified? Jeff’s journey and driving the big stuff; Zamboni life Obstacles to drone flying and the future of drones Impressive machinery and flying competitions A special Lightning Round just for Jeff (note from Nelly – “I added the bold emphasis, not Jeff”) Adventures in drone flying and Privacy laws

Meet a man that is helping Cleveland’s workforce own the companies they’ve helped build. Brett Jones is the Executive Vice President of Evergreen Business Services and manages The Fund for Employee Ownership, keeping jobs in the community and creating opportunities for employees in exiting companies. Brett joins Alex and Molly to talk about his own journey through entrepreneurship, and the formula for successful transition to employee ownership. Find out why his mother is so wonderful, and the unusual place Brett keeps his mattress in this week’s episode of Best.Podcast.Ever. Visit www.evgoh.com/tfeo to learn more about The Fund for Employee Ownership, or text Brett at 216-338-4468. Don’t miss Captain Fantastic – The Magic of Elton John on Nov 16 when he come for an Adults Only fundraiser in Chagrin Falls. Get your tickets at cvcc.org for only $25 before they’re all gone. Are your policies and documents protecting your business or getting you sued? Check 10 areas of your business for legal risks and get instant feedback from experienced attorneys right now by taking a short quiz at bit.ly/CM6quiz.   MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business by Gino Wickman - eosworldwide.com/traction Long Time Gone, Ohio’s CSNY band - longtimegonecsnyband.com We’ll bring in Brett’s new lightning round question in a few weeks – it’s a good one!   SHOW NOTES Molly is glowing and the Evers are house-hunting; EOS at GLF; Mortimer joins Blossom the book Introducing Brett Jones; The path to employee ownership; Who is Evergreen Success stories - an impressive woman and a big deal with Cleveland Clinic Converting businesses in Cleveland; The right businesses and communities for conversion Growing up in a full house and discovering business opportunities From Kent to OSU to South Africa

Ladies and Gentlemen: sit back, relax, and enjoy this positive and energizing interview with Mr. John DiJulius III. John is President of The DiJulius Group, Owner of John Roberts Spa, Founder of Believe in Dreams, and the authority on customer service. John and Alex discuss his journey as an entrepreneur, how he shares the lessons he’s learned with other business owners, and how he makes sure his clients have a world-class experience. Choose to be extraordinary and join us for this inspiring episode. Visit thedijuliusgroup.com to learn how to improve your customer service, to preorder The Relationship Economy, and to register for the Customer Service Revolution Conference on September 11-12. Follow John on Twitter for the latest Johnisms on Customer Service @JohnDiJulius, and visit believeindreams.org for more on how to give children hope and experience their dreams. SHOW NOTES Moments of positive energy; A memorable experience; Early entrepreneurship and lessons learned; Why a UPS driver goes to beauty school The formula for scaling and successful growth; A focus on customer service; Giving people a purpose and how to make someone’s day The Relationship Economy and teaching world-class service; How FORD applies to relationships The importance of energy and encouragement; Cultivating energy; Choosing to be extraordinary Becoming a consultant and helping other business owners An attitude of appreciation and pushing forward Helping children Believe in Dreams