Generate Your Value

Fear is a powerful inner foe. It can stop you in your tracks, push you to hate yourself and drown you in negative feelings. For Lora Lapiz, the thing that saved her from getting consumed by fear was going on an adventure. In this conversation with Andy McDowell, she shares how the outdoors allowed her to get over the deaths of her loved ones, overcome her suicidal thoughts, and heal herself by understanding the neuroscience and biological aspects of human behavior. Lora also opens up on the role of rock climbing and international travel in appreciating her life and accessing infinite possibilities in writing her own journey.

Life can never be a straight path. Most of the time, it is rough and full of roadblocks. But you can choose to steer the wheel and find yourself on a much better path, which is possible through self-leadership. In this episode, integrative coach Dr. Lisa Yeung talks about the power of leading oneself in traversing the roughest moments of our lives. She explains how embracing self-ownership can lead to fundamental personal transformation. Dr. Lisa also discusses the importance of experiencing an inner shift to live the life you deserve and get you out of your lowest moments, as well as lead others to do the same.

Public Relations is a powerful tool in boosting your reputation, credibility, and visibility. But how can you craft a positive image and build strong relationships with your audience? That is what Mickie Kennedy is here for in this episode. Mickie has been the founder of eReleases for more than 24 years. He shows great expertise in explaining the value of public relations and how it can help you increase your visibility and credibility. Do you want to stand out? Join Mickie because he unlocks the door of opportunity to help you generate more value in today’s conversation.

When your business is solely dedicated to earning a strong income and puts proper team building aside, you are setting yourself up to fail. By putting spirituality in business, you cultivate a workplace environment of trust, collaboration, and connection, resulting in much better results. Andy McDowell explores this concept even deeper in a panel discussion with today’s leading experts: Dr. Larry Farwell, Reina Bach, Amy Wong, Aileda Lindal, and Greg Zlevor. Together, they discuss the importance of understanding the why of your business in order to bring humanness and openness into your processes. They also share their own practical ways of integrating spirituality into the business world, making every task fulfilling and rewarding to accomplish.

Any business owner wants to achieve financial freedom and secure a truly comfortable life, especially in their retirement years. However, this is more than just saving up money. From a much bigger perspective, it is about achieving freedom in every aspect of your life. In this episode, Andy McDowell sits down with Kirk McLaren, CEO of Foresight CFO. Together, they discuss how to design a business plan that does not only attract money, but also joy, purpose, spirituality, and long-lasting relationships. Kirk also explains how he helps other people gain financial freedom through a program that focuses on generational wealth building and bringing humanity to the business scene.

In an ever-evolving landscape, industries are witnessing a transformative shift as businesses adapt and embrace changing models to stay competitive and relevant. Bryan Clayton is all too familiar with this. Within the lawn care industry, Bryan has given birth to two businesses: Peachtree Inc., considered one of Tennessee's landscaping giants, and GreenPal, an innovative online marketplace dubbed the "Uber for lawn care" by Entrepreneur magazine. In this episode, he shares how he navigated through the pivots of running a landscaping business and moving towards a more digital approach to delivering lawn care services. From changing business models to finding labor to prospecting, Bryan takes us on his journey of finding groundbreaking ways to optimize how the industry continues to help the masses every day. Join in on this conversation and be inspired to transform and serve more.

Live authentically, find strength in being vulnerable, and embrace chaos. Within chaos, you can turn challenges into opportunities and every choice shapes your existence. In this episode, Steph Silver confronts the reality of how life’s journey can be bumpy. As a branding and marketing expert with over 20 years of experience, she shares her personal growth journey, from balancing motherhood to changing her leadership and life approach. Steph discusses the importance of self-evaluation and the impact of leadership on personal and professional development. She highlights the necessity of creating a culture that nurtures growth, values authenticity, and encourages open conversations. Tune in now and learn how to embrace your journey.

From a financial and tax perspective, what should business owners be paying attention to in 2024? Andrea Bell of ProfitabilityCo joins us on the podcast today to talk about the most notable business financial trends for the new year and what business owners need to do to get their numbers straight and set themselves up for success. In this conversation, Andrea discusses crucial financial and tax considerations for business owners in 2024, including the new BOI reporting requirement at the federal level. Concerns about its invasiveness and potential impact on small businesses are raised. Additionally, emphasis is placed on effective expense management, proper tax planning, technology investments, cybersecurity, ESG considerations, remote work policies, and customer experience. Andrea also advocates for a strategic approach to pricing, encouraging business owners to consider profitability and value delivery rather than solely competing on price. The conversation underscores the importance of adaptability, innovation, and succession planning in the ever-evolving business landscape. Tune in and see how it can help you!

What we say to ourselves really does matter. Our thoughts create the very foundations of our beliefs that translate to our actions and the results we get. That is why it is very important that we learn to be aware of the language we use to speak to ourselves, understanding both our internal and external voices. Helping us navigate this is no other than the Voice Lady herself, Lenora Edwards. She is a board-certified speech language pathologist devoted to empowering people through the art of communication. In this episode, Lenora takes us deep into the power of language as it relates to trauma, beliefs, and self-love. What is trauma and how does it affect the results we get to have? How powerful are affirmations? What is the dynamic between belief, confidence, and mindset? Where does this apply to leadership? Lenora answers these questions and more. So tune in and start the process of wanting better things for yourself, beginning with the way we speak to ourselves.

Embrace failure as the ultimate professor on the road to entrepreneurial mastery. It's not about the fall, but how high you bounce back and align your purpose with your pursuit. In this episode, we have John St. Pierre share his entrepreneurial rollercoaster. Drawing from his book, "A Hundred Million Dollar Journey: Your Guide to Growing the Business of Your Dreams Without Driving it off the Cliff," John shares how he went from a staggering $50 million setback to a remarkable bounce back and surpassing the $100 million mark. John shares his transition from a 'doer' mentality to a 'be-er,' igniting introspection and aligning his life's purpose with his entrepreneurial aspirations. Through his failures, he learned how to embrace vulnerability and harvest crucial principles for entrepreneurs. Tune in now!