Do Good Work

In this podcast episode, entrepreneur Nick Deck discusses his journey to success, highlighting the significance of intentionality, value alignment, and patience in building prosperous businesses and lives. He underscores the importance of work-life balance and personal growth. By concentrating on these elements, entrepreneurs can develop meaningful experiences that align with their vision for a well-rounded and satisfying life. Nick is also creating a personal development community for entrepreneurs to support their growth while maintaining mental, emotional, and life balance. 

Who’s The Guest? Nick Deck currently runs three unique 7 figure online businesses, the common denominator between them being that they all support other entrepreneurs in building freedom and profitability into their businesses and, in turn, their lives. 

His first business is an agency that he admittedly grew too fast, learning some hard lessons along the way. Today his largest project is Agency Sidekicks, a company that supports marketing, sales, and creative agencies by building highly effective, highly profitable offshore remote teams.

Episode Highlights

• Nick's path to professionalism in marketing, including intentionally getting a job at an agency to learn the ins and outs of the industry
• Nick's ability to grow his agency quickly due to his experience and learning from other people's mistakes Identifying gaps in the marketplace to create business opportunities, including agency sidekicks to build remote teams for marketing and creative agencies
• Juggling multiple businesses while focusing on personal values and lifestyle goals
• Staying focused and avoiding distractions by curating social media content consumption
• Running a company and having a family, and being comfortable without having a specific long-term plan
• Living a balanced and comfortable lifestyle while helping others and prioritizing personal values
• Adapting to the feeling of being too comfortable as an entrepreneur and learning to appreciate the quiet moments
• Using quiet periods for reflection, creativity, and innovation in business and personal growth
• Supporting team members' growth and understanding when they are ready to move onto bigger and better opportunities
• Building a personal development community for entrepreneurs to maintain balance in all aspects of life while growing their businesses Episode Resources
• Connect with Raul Hernandez Ochoa
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/dogoodwork/
• https://twitter.com/rherochoa
• https://dogoodwork.io/
• Connect with Nick Deck
• https://heroesandsidekicks.com/agency
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholas-c-deck-07015a21a/  

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In this podcast episode, Natalie Gingrich, founder of The Ops Authority, discusses the importance of identifying one's natural skills in operations and creativity. She believes only 3% of the population possess both abilities and highlights her marketing and operations pyramid with four layers: implementation, management, strategy, and vision.

Gingrich shares her journey from corporate America to starting her own businesses in operations and staffing solutions, driven by her passion for helping others find fulfilling work that comes naturally to them. The podcast emphasizes the significance of understanding and leveraging innate gifts and skills and having the right strategy and vision to achieve business success.

Who’s The Guest? Natalie Gingrich is the founder of The Ops Authority, where she certifies and mentors women who leverage their natural skill set of operations and administration. She's driven to help women earn an income with ease while doing what comes most naturally to them. She merged her corporate career with her entrepreneurial learnings to create the Director of Operations Certification Program, the only strategic operations certification for leaders. She continuously pours into operations experts on her weekly podcast, The Ops Authority.

Episode Highlights

• The challenges faced when people are trying to balance both operational and creative roles in a business, and how only around 3% of the population can effectively perform in these hybrid roles.
• A framework for looking at both the operations and marketing sides of a business, discussing the different functions such as implementation, management, strategy, and vision.
• Natalie’s background in corporate America, including working as the Chief of Staff for the CEO of a fortune 150 company and later transitioning to entrepreneurship, focusing on helping businesses become more sustainable and passionate in their work
• As a service provider, Natalie discovered that her experience with project management and operations in the corporate world allowed her to make a swift transition into entrepreneurship, helping small businesses become more efficient and sustainable
• Strategic view Natalie brings to businesses and how her methods have been highly appreciated by clients
• Her fascination with how businesses grow from a founder's vision and how it materializes over time.
• Developing the certification for operations in small businesses and breaking down her own work to create a structure for it
• The importance of understanding and defining your values, and how that can influence the success of your business and attracting the right people
• Using values as a differentiator in hiring practices, job descriptions, and team building. Episode Resources
• Connect with Raul Hernandez Ochoa
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/dogoodwork/
• https://twitter.com/rherochoa
• https://dogoodwork.io/
• Connect with Natalie Gingrich
• https://theopsauthority.com/
• https://theopsauthority.com/podcast/
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalie-gingrich  

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In this podcast episode, freelance journalist and writing coach Rebecca Weber discusses the importance of recognizing personal biases and understanding audience needs while crafting stories. She highlights that a successful freelance career involves pitching ideas to publications while catering to their target audience. Rebecca believes that constant curiosity and unique ideas can help writers stay ahead of AI-generated content.

Who’s The Guest? Rebecca L. Weber is a freelance journalist, writing coach, and host of The Writing Coach Podcast. She has covered social justice, the environment, the arts, travel, and more for CNN, USA Today, the New York Times, Dwell, and many other publications. Her clients have broken into the New York Times, the Guardian, Bustle, National Geographic, the Washington Post, Fodor's, and Al Jazeera. Rebecca currently lives near a penguin colony in Cape Town, South Africa.

Episode Highlights

• The difference between writing and journalism and how journalism aims to inform in an unbiased way
• Rebecca shares her journey from working in education to becoming a freelance writer, focusing on adapting her writing for different audiences
• The flexibility of freelance writing, allowing writers to choose topics and clients, and the challenges that staffers may face when pivoting to freelancing
• Generating unique and original ideas in the age of AI, emphasizing the importance of creating content specifically for target audiences
• How art is an expression for oneself, while design (or writing) is tailored for a purpose and specific audience
• The importance of distribution in freelance writing and how writers can build their audience and sell their ideas to major publications
• Crafting good ideas to resonate with the audience and the advantages of having a strong online presence
• Exploring creativity through generating multiple ideas from a single topic and maintaining the uniqueness of the content
• The role of human intellect in creating net new ideas and experiences, which AI may not be able to compete with
• Personal inspiration and motivation for generating ideas come from interest areas, such as social justice and art, and maintaining curiosity Episode Resources
• Connect with Raul Hernandez Ochoa
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/dogoodwork/
• https://twitter.com/rherochoa
• https://dogoodwork.io/
• Connect with Rebecca Weber
• www.rebeccalweber.com
• Instagram: @freelancewriterbootcamp
• Twitter: @rebeccalweber
• LinkedIn: https://za.linkedin.com/in/rebeccalweber
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FreelanceWriterBootcamp/  

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In this podcast episode, Tim Lupinacci, CEO of Baker Donelson, emphasizes that everyone can be a leader and make a positive impact on their communities and families. He shares the importance of finding purpose in work and giving back. Tim is creating a book and training manual to teach leadership skills to underserved populations, including those in prisons, homeless shelters, and inner-city youth organizations. He encourages everyone to plant seeds for change and aims to leave a legacy of empowerment and inspiration.

Who’s The Guest? Tim spent the first 28 years of his legal practice helping financial institutions solve complex problems in commercial healthcare workouts and bankruptcies. Four years ago, he was selected as CEO and Chair of Baker Donelson, one of the largest law firms in the country. He has led significant organizational change and growth and is in the midst of executing a five year BakerVision strategy, and Diversity & Inclusion Compact.

Episode Highlights

• Tim Lupinacci shares a personal story of when he was first told he was a leader and the impact it had on his career and leadership journey
• He emphasizes the importance of everyone being a leader in their own realm and putting intentionality into developing growth opportunities
• Exploring the importance of transparency, admitting mistakes, and being open to feedback from others in establishing trust within an organization
• How he implemented the "trusted advisor mini MBA program" to build and foster leadership skills within the company
• Tim introduces the non-profit he's building called "Everybody Leads" and how it aims to provide leadership skill-building opportunities in underserved communities
• The process of finding the right niche and iteratively improving the leadership manuals based on real-world needs
• His drive to change the world and his focus on impacting the world in their local community
• Reflecting on a greater purpose and giving back to the community as part of their "why"
• Comparing the potential impact of their vision to the founder of a particular non-profit organization Episode Resources
• Connect with Raul Hernandez Ochoa
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/dogoodwork/
• https://twitter.com/rherochoa
• https://dogoodwork.io/
• Connect with Tim Lupinacci
• https://www.bakerdonelson.com/Timothy-Lupinacci  

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In this podcast episode, Krish Himmatramka, founder of Do Amore, shares his story of transitioning from a mechanical engineer to starting a socially responsible jewelry company. Do Amore aims to craft ethical engagement and wedding rings while providing clean water access to developing countries. Krish highlights the benefits of a mission-focused business, allowing for a culture of honesty and transparency. The company seeks growth and greater social impact by expanding into special milestone jewelry and collaborating with industry influencers. Having a clear mission statement, like "being the most caring jewelry company in the world" helps Do Amore stay committed to bettering the world through their unique products.

Who’s The Guest? Krish, a mechanical engineer turned jeweler, after experiencing a revelation while working on an oil rig. He discovered the vast disparity between drilling for oil and drilling for water. It troubled him deeply, as he recalled the water crisis he had witnessed in his youth. How could people be dying from lack of clean water when it was so close beneath their feet?

Around the same time, Krish found himself shopping for an engagement ring. He was disheartened by the reluctance of jewelers to discuss the ethical implications of their products. It was then that everything clicked for him. When he proposed to his significant other, he wanted the ring to not only be free from harm, but to actively make a positive impact on the world. This life-changing event in Krish's life became the catalyst for change in others' lives as well. He decided that his proposal would contribute to providing access to clean water for someone in need, forever altering their life for the better.

Episode Highlights

• Krish's decision to create Do Amore, contributing to clean water access
• Transition from bootstrapping to raising funds
• Do Amore's mission: Use life-changing events to change lives forever through clean water access
• The impact of clean water access on children's education, especially girls and alleviating the burdens of water collection
• The company's focus on customer experience instead of commission for employees
• The impact of changing a life through clean water access and how it drives the momentum for the company
• Krish's thoughts on entrepreneurship and the need for entrepreneurs with greater convictions
• The potential impact of more jewelry companies adopting the clean water mission and the persistence of Do Amore to fulfill their mission Episode Resources
• Connect with Raul Hernandez Ochoa
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/dogoodwork/
• https://twitter.com/rherochoa
• https://dogoodwork.io/
• Connect with Krish Himmatramka
• www.doamore.com
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/himmatramka
• https://www.instagram.com/krishhimmatramka  

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In this must-listen episode, Taylor McMaster reveals the secrets behind the inception of DOT & Company, a cutting-edge client account management firm that focuses on elevating digital marketing agencies to new heights of client satisfaction and freeing up valuable time for agency owners looking to scale their businesses.

Taylor emphasizes the critical nature of effective communication, demonstrating how mastery in this realm can lead to higher client retention rates, fostering long-term, profitable relationships. By truly comprehending clients' needs and desires, digital agencies can design customized strategies that drive growth, allowing them to become indispensable partners in their clients' success.

Who’s The Guest? Taylor McMaster is the founder of DOT & Company where she and her team help digital marketing agencies keep their clients happy—and keep agency owners focused on what they do best—with full-service client account management (CAM) services.

To date they have helped dozens of digital marketing agencies free up their time to prioritize the money-makers in their businesses, while the DOT & Co. team ensures their client experience is smooth like butter.

She is also the host of The Happy Clients podcast, where she interviews top names in the industry, diving deep into what makes clients happy in the agency world.

Episode Highlights

• Use tools like client trackers and templates for quick updates, making it easy for account managers to maintain consistent communication with clients
• Understand that clients often come with baggage and past experiences, so aim to provide an excellent experience that will help build trust and retain their business
• The importance of building trust with clients and maintaining consistent communication to ensure they feel valued and taken care of
• Recognizing that different account managers and clients will have varying workload capacities, so it's essential to find the right balance for each individual situation
• Building a community for account managers to connect, learn from each other, and address challenges together is a valuable resource for both account managers and agency owners
• Focusing on client experience can amplify the results an agency can deliver by creating strong relationships and adapting to clients' evolving goals and expectations
• Acknowledging that some roles within an agency can be adapted to include account management responsibilities, but it depends on the individual's skill set and the specific demands of their clients Episode Resources
• Connect with Raul Hernandez Ochoa
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/dogoodwork/
• https://twitter.com/rherochoa
• https://dogoodwork.io/
• Connect with Taylor McMaster
• www.dotandcompany.co
• https://ca.linkedin.com/in/taylormcmaster
• https://www.dotandcompany.co/podcast 

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Raul talks with renowned career transition expert Catherine Morgan as she shares invaluable insights on skillfully navigating job transitions and managing the challenging experience of layoffs. In this must-listen episode, you'll discover the power of self-care, personal branding, and maintaining an up-to-date LinkedIn profile and resume as key factors for success during uncertain times. Catherine's proven methods emphasize the potential for growth and development even in the face of adversity.

Who’s The Guest? Catherine Morgan is an award-winning career transition expert who has been coaching clients and colleagues through job and life transitions for more than 20 years. She is the founder of Point A to Point B Transitions Inc. Catherine earned a B.A. in Psychology from Vassar College and is the author of This Isn’t Working! Evolving the Way We Work to Decrease Stress, Anxiety, and Depression.

Episode Highlights

• The importance of acknowledging your value more than your job title or company
• After being laid off, take the time to heal and process emotions before diving into the job search
• Before you reach out to your network, update your resume and LinkedIn profile
• Be open to possibilities and ask others for their opinions on your skills and potential career paths
• Give yourself permission to want what you want and pursue it, even if it doesn't align with the societal or familial expectations
• Connect with others through masterminds, networking events, and other communal activities
• Take the lead and follow what's drawing you to ensure you're moving towards a career that truly resonates with your passions and interests Episode Resources
• Connect with Raul Hernandez Ochoa
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/dogoodwork/
• https://twitter.com/rherochoa
• https://dogoodwork.io/
• Connect with Catherine Morgan
• https://www.pointatopointbtransitions.com/
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/pointatopointb/
• https://twitter.com/PointA_PointB
• https://www.facebook.com/PointA.PointB
• www.tinyurl.com/TIWbook  

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In this episode, Raul welcomes Jessica Yarbrough, a business strategist for coaches and consultants, to talk about her inspiring path from being at the rock bottom to being a 7-figure business strategist. This conversation highlights the significance of consistency, authenticity, and focusing on the right audience in marketing for high-end niches. They explore striking a balance between evolving the business and maintaining its core values, asserting authority, and attracting ideal clients. Raul and Jessica recommend tracking marketing efforts, gathering client feedback, and recognizing when to pivot or refine strategies. They also suggest exploring a 33-page guide on the ladder of influence and connecting with Jessica on LinkedIn.

Who’s The Guest? Jessica Yarbrough is a business strategist for coaches and consultants who wants to sell and scale ultra-high-end services. Her mission is to help entrepreneurs see and own their value so they can make a bigger impact in the world and have financial and time freedom.

Episode Highlights

• Failure is a prerequisite to success, and entrepreneurs should not be afraid to fail while working towards their goals
• The importance of staying true to one's vision, overcoming obstacles, and not settling for the easy way out in order to achieve true fulfillment
• Why you should start investing time and effort not only in work but also in self-care and nurturing relationships with loved ones
• Acknowledging that it's not possible to do everything at 100% and the need to maintain balance in life and work
• Hiring the right people and building a strong, trustworthy team that aligns with one's values and vision
• The significance of inbound marketing in building an engaged and relevant audience, especially for high-ticket offers
• Focusing on obtaining proof of success from clients to use in marketing and increasing future client acquisition potential
• Building a business model that is both fun and eliminates unnecessary stressors, allowing control over the velocity of growth and quality of clients
• Approaching marketing and sales with a mature, long-term perspective and focusing on building trust and credibility in the marketplace
• Gaining confidence in marketing by identifying the right captivated audience and aligning offers with market needs
• Being curious, tracking, and measuring marketing efforts to continuously improve strategies

Episode Resources

• Connect with Raul Hernandez Ochoa
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/dogoodwork/
• https://twitter.com/rherochoa
• https://dogoodwork.io/
• Connect with Jessica  Yarbrough
• https://getstarted.jessicayarbrough.com/ladder-of-influence
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicayarbrough-bizconsultant/
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/
• Website: https://jessicayarbrough.com/  

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In this podcast, Elena Nuñez Murdock shares her journey towards board work and encourages women to pursue their passion, find mentors, and make an impact in the world. She believes that being on a board is a unique way to make a massive impact and emphasizes the duty to share our education and knowledge. Elena shares her unique experiences as the youngest Latina to serve on a publicly traded company's board and uses them to create positive change. She advises entrepreneurs to prioritize deep work, love failure, and embrace opportunities that hard times present.

Who’s The Guest? Elena Murdock is an award-winning communications executive, angel investor and board member at an EV and battery technology company. She has raised over $150 million for her clients. Her PR agency works with angel investors, upper middle market companies, venture capitalists, family offices, and their portfolio companies scaling them through top-tier media placements and strategic partnerships.

Episode Highlights

• Elena is on a mission to inspire more women to be on boards and more active in philanthropy, and also to tell the stories of companies that are doing good work
• Leaning into the education of board work and finding mentors
• Why it’s important to find a mentor
• Sharing knowledge and educating others is an important part of making a positive impact and improving the world
• Entrepreneurship is a powerful way to make an impact and control your own destiny, but acknowledges that it's not for everyone
• Elena values deep work and prioritizing time to focus on what's important, and encourages others to do the same
• Targeting specific opportunities and making a positive impact on the world is the key to success in the current business environment Episode Resources
• Connect with Raul Hernandez Ochoa
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/dogoodwork/
• https://twitter.com/rherochoa
• https://dogoodwork.io/
• Connect with Elena Nuñez Murdock
• https://www.ascend-pr.co/
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/elena-murdock  

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Leaders have people who follow them while managers have people who work for them. A business owner can be a successful one if he is both a strong manager and leader.

In this episode, Kim-Adele Randall shares her journey from managing sales teams to becoming an executive coach. She talks about her seven secrets of effortless leadership which help people achieve professional and personal success. Kim also reveals her secret on how she helps managers become better leaders.

Who’s The Guest? Kim-adele is an award-winning author, speaker, mum, and face whisperer, she couples 25 years in the corporate world, with lessons garnered throughout her journey to help others achieve sustainable transformation for professional and personal success.

She is currently writing the forthcoming book Authentic Achievements - The 7 Secrets to Building Brave Belief, Unstoppable Sales, and Turning Your Leaders Into Talent Magnets for Guaranteed Sustainable Growth based on her 30 years of experience delivering just those results for organizations including Iris, Sage, and Barclays

Episode Highlights

• Who is Kim-Adele Randall?
• The three principles to focus on for a guaranteed sustainable growth
• Secrets to Success: Understanding the importance of belief
• How to overcome self-limiting beliefs
• Turning fear into hope and building brave confidence
• Understanding the differences between help and harm
• Harnessing your subconscious brain for success
• Brain functionality and leadership buy-in
• Acknowledging vulnerability and making difficult decisions
• Leading redundancies from a leader’s perspective
• Managing emotions and respectful communication
• Benefits of an effortless leadership revolution
• Strategies for eliminating conflict and fostering talent
• How to lead successfully in every situation
• The power of believing and encouraging success in your team
• Practicing passionate curiosity in business Episode Resources
• Connect with Raul Hernandez Ochoa
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/dogoodwork/
• https://twitter.com/rherochoa
• https://dogoodwork.io/
• Connect with Kim-Adele Randall
• https://kimadelerandall.com/
• https://authenticachievements.com/
• https://uk.linkedin.com/in/kimadele-leadershipadvocate
• https://www.facebook.com/kimadele10/  

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