Goal Tending

If you are looking to grow with a company or create a company people want to grow with, it begins with values. This episode dives into leadership, characteristics of Presidents and Owners, and keeping family the top priority as you grow professionally. Shawn Cornish, President of Champion Waterproofing, joins this episode to share his experience starting at and growing with Champion Waterproofing to help shine light on what it takes to become a President. Come join the conversation and let's grow. Don’t forget to grab the free 5 Step Process to Goal Tending download at https://goalswithwill.com

Key Points

*Integrity and resilience are key characteristics for growth

*Honesty is necessary, regardless of how scary it is to tell the truth

*Trust works two ways. You have to earn it from others and give it

*Strategic thinking becomes more essential the higher you move up

*Leadership doesn’t only pertain to a professional setting

*Find ways to bond and build a family out of your team

*Don’t show stress or lack of confidence in difficult situations. Your energy and response impacts people around you and their response

*Show trust and confidence in your team to build autonomy

*Team sports teach resilience, woprk ethic, and communication

*Location is critical for real estate investing

*Don’t put all of your eggs in one basket for investing

*Working with a team allows you to share risk and reward

*Resilience is a primary skill that can lead to success in all aspects of life

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

00:45 Meet Shawn

01:37 The Beginning of the Journey

02:44 Characteristics to become President

08:08 Characteristics to stay President

10:24 Leading a Team

14:06 Responding to Loss

17:36 The higher the position, the bigger the problems

21:41 Prioritizing Family and Business

24:13 Keep Composure

25:50 How do team sports translate

27:12 Lessons Learned from Real Estate Investing

31:15 The Key to success

34:55 Contact Shawn

35:40 Closing

Links

https://goalswithwill.com

https://www.championwp.com/

It’s time to find your unique DESIGN. This episode dives into how to prevail with purpose in your life. Dr. Randy Whetstone, Jr. joins this episode to discuss lessons from his book Prevailing with Purpose and share insight into the book writing process. We cover so many life fulfillment topics from finding your WHY, to not becoming a product of your environment. Randy goes into great detail about his journey with writing the book and the importance of completing what you start. Come join the conversation and let's grow. Don’t forget to grab the free 5 Step Process to Goal Tending download at https://goalswithwill.com

Key Points

*As you get older, your experiences start to hold a deeper meaning that shape where you go

*Your experiences also impact your heart, which can drive your passion to pursue work in a particular field

*Diversity in experience is one of many critical forms of diversity to building successful teams

*Using your mind is part of what your unique contribution is to the world

*A lot of people put a lot of time an work into working on something that isn’t their calling

*The earlier you discover your genius, the more time you have to develop your craft and grow into your purpose

*Once you understand that your life has meaning, you start to understand your why

*People don’t buy what you do, they buy why you do it

*There is always someone who has come before us that has already been there and done that; leverage their knowledge to grow yours

*Mentors can add to your tool kit, and help you understand how to use the tools you already have

*People will support your work or sabotage it

*Build social health, social wealth, and become a life long learner to enhance your tool kit

*We don’t arrive until we take our last breath

*How do I take what I learned from pursuing this goal and use it to elevate to the next level

*Learn to understand the importance of timing

*Your purpose transcends you and positively impacts others, whereas your hobbies are more focused on enjoyment for yourself

*What we consume has an influential effect on us, from the content we consume to the social interactions we take part in

*Think of the content you consume in the same way you think of your diet. Is the content you consume nourishing your mind to help it grow and perform at an optimal level, or is it taking in junk that is impacting it negatively

*People are always watching you. What are people learning or gaining from the movie of your life?

*The content you consume and your mindset shape the way you view conflict

*The goal of conflict should be to learn, gain knowledge, and get better

*Don’t waste a lot of time and energy on the problem; spend 20% on the problem and 80% on the solution

*When you have ideas flowing through your mind you have to get them on paper

*Complete what you start! Don’t go 99% of the way and fail because you don’t go the extra 1%

*Pain can push you into your purpose. Pain doesn’t last forever, but your purpose lives on

*With self-publishing you maintain control and Intellectual Property of your work

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

00:45 Meet Randy

05:04 You Unique D.E.S.I.G.N.

11:49 Practice vs Genetics

16:15 The Importance of your WHY

20:42 Find the Right Tools

29:52 Difference Between Hobbies and Gifts

32:10 The Role of Influence in Your Life

38:36 Conflict Resolution

44:45 Grow or Become a Product of Your Environement

51:29 The Book Writing Process

62:30 Biggest Lesson from Writing a Book

64:08 Connect with Randy

65:16 Closing

Links

https://goalswithwill.com

https://www.prevailing-with-purpose.com

https://www.instagram.com/dr.whetstone?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw

https://www.facebook.com/randy.whetstone.3

Books

Prevailing with Purpose

Finding positivity and motivation, and maintaining them for extended periods takes a lot of intentionality and a strong WHY. This episode dives into some of things that hold you back from finding motivation, and practices you can implement in your life to find and maintain it. If you are in a down season, or looking for ways to intentionally practice methods to maintain motivation this is the episode for you. Come join the conversation and let's grow. Don’t forget to grab the free 5 Step Process to Goal Tending download at https://goalswithwill.com

Key Points

*Don’t compare yourself to the highlight reel on social media

*Understand what season you are in

*Evaluate your relationship with alcohol and how it makes you feel

*Identify a goal and find a strong why to drive it

*What is the why, to your why (dive deeper)

*Create micro changes in your habits during periods of motivation to create consistency during periods of low motivation

*People who appear more positive and motivated are typically more intentional with consistent mindset practice

*Meditation is a way to build gratitude and learn to be present in the moment

*Gratitude journaling can be done at the end of the day to reflect and in the morning to start your day off in a good place

*Verbally expressing gratitude in the moment builds positive emotion and strengthens relationships

*Practice consistently to gain a long-term impact

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

00:28 The Question

1:49 The Highlight Reel

03:00 Motivation Monday

04:30 Your Relationship with Alcohol

06:20 Identify a goal

08:55 Micro Changes in Habits

10:22 Consistent Practice

15:06 You are Not Alone

15:54 Closing

Links

https://goalswithwill.com

Book Recommendations

Atomic Habits

Gratitude and mindset determine your outlook to everything in life. Denise Metzger joins this episode to share how she took one of life’s most difficult challenges and turned it into gratitude and opportunity. We go deep into mindset, gratitude, and overcoming challenges in her business, Surprise Invite! This is the perfect episode to help you make a mindset shift from “I have to” to “I get to.” Come join the conversation and let's grow. Don’t forget to grab the free 5 Step Process to Goal Tending download at https://goalswithwill.com

Denise is a Celebration of Life Event Coordinator and Videographer. She brings a unique view point on life, and the joy and memories we leave behind. She is also an author and has over 15 years of experience as a motivational speaker with a focus on “We get to” instead of “we have to”.

Key Points

*Listen to your spiritual voice for surprise gifts

*Find one good thing, no matter how much it is surrounded by bad

*Be wacky enough to take the dare and find the truth

*Be impeccable with your word, take nothing personal, make no assumptions, and always do your best

*Be a reason for silliness and smiles

*4 Kinds of parties-The Surprise Party-Saying thank you to life for the unasked-for gifts; The Pity Party-being the victim of life’s circumstances; Masquerade Party-Pretending to be someone you’re not; The Slumber Party-just going through the motions and being asleep to the good things in your life.

*You are invited to parties all day long, and you get to choose which one you go to.

*The present can be wrapped in pain and disappointment. You can still unwrap it and find a gift you are grateful for.

 *Party Hop is another term for death. Your spirit is going from the surprise party of life to the next venue.

*Death wouldn’t be so sad if the person’s life wasn’t such a gift. Focus on the gift.

*Gratitude is a constant practice

*Turn your “have to” into “get to”

*Trust that you are where you’re meant to be

*Learn how to say thank you for the gift

*Celebrate the gift of every day

*Love and gratitude prevail

*How does what you are doing help or contribute to someone else?

*Let go of people pleasing

*Life doesn’t end with the last breath

*Frame it in a way that you can laugh at it

*Your responsibility is to offer the gift, not make sure they use it

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

01:57 Meet Denise

05:57 Understand your personality

09:54 Celebrating Life

11:13 Wacky Wednesday

13:59 4 Kinds of Parties

18:32 Practicing Gratitude

22:45 Turn “have to” into “get to”

35:04 Finding the opportunity and facing challenges

42:30 Saying thank you for the gift

48:58 Maintaining motivation long term

56:15 Responding to a party hop

60:59 Not everyone will respond to the call

63:53 You get to

66:38 Connect with Denise

68:32 Closing

Links

(@surpriseinvite)https://www.instagram.com/surpriseinvite?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw

https://surpriseinvite.com/

https://goalswithwill.com

Books

Sacred Contracts

The Four Agreements

Reflection and visualization are two key components to ending one year and beginning a new one. Will shares tips on reflection and visualization along with his favorite new year’s tradition. Then he shares his favorite clips from each episode over the course of 2023 to refresh your mind with some helpful tips going into 2024! Come join the conversation and let's grow together. Happy New Year! Don’t forget to grab the free 5 Step Process to Goal Tending download at https://goalswithwill.com

Get ready for the Goal Get It Resource Seminar on January 6th from 4-7pm in Louisville, KY. I’ll be joined by Amber Jones (Owner and founder of Prepping with Peppers), Ben McKain (Financial Planner), Amy Wilson (Fitness and Nutrition Coach), Alaina Newman (Therapist), and Dustin Mistelske (Mortgage Lender) to have live conversations about personal goals from every aspect. You will have the opportunity to ask each speaker questions and connect one on one with the resources you need to reach your goals. Light refreshments will be provided. Don’t miss this opportunity to get all the motivation, knowledge, and resources you need to accomplish your New Year Resolutions! A limited number of tickets are available through Eventbrite. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/goal-get-it-resource-seminar-tickets-738104549577?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

Key Points

*Express gratitude and celebrate progress toward goals even if you fell short

*Using some form of visualization will help you with staying on track daily

*Visualization is customizable based on what you need to see to maintain motivation and be reminded of your goal

*Building a personal or family motto is an excellent starting point to align your goals with your values

*It’s important to discuss goals as a family to build a motto, and to plan and coordinate together

*Your motto is a living resource that you can adapt and adjust any time as needed

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

00:48 Reflection and Setting Goals

04:12 Vision Board

06:00 The Motto

08:14 Clip Recap

25:28 Closing

Links

https://goalswithwill.com

Investments, insurance, and even debt are financial tools that can help in wealth building when used effectively. Ben McKain, Financial Advisor with Northwestern Mutual, brings over 4 years of experience to the conversation. This episode dives deep into debt management, saving, asset allocation, and much more! Come join the conversation and let's grow together. Don’t forget to grab the free 5 Step Process to Goal Tending download at https://goalswithwill.com

Get ready for the first ever Goal Get It Resource Event on January 6th from 4-7pm in Louisville, KY. I’ll be joined by Amber Jones (Owner and founder of Prepping with Peppers), Ben McKain (Financial Planner), Amy Wilson (Fitness and Nutrition Coach), Alaina Newman (Therapist), and Dustin Mistelske (Mortgage Lender) to have live conversations about personal goals from every aspect. You will have the opportunity to ask each speaker questions and connect one on one with the resources you need to reach your goals. Light refreshments will be provided. Don’t miss this opportunity to get all the motivation, knowledge, and resources you need to accomplish your New Year Resolutions! A limited number of tickets are available through Eventbrite. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/goal-get-it-resource-seminar-tickets-738104549577?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

Key Points

*Having a financial plan is going to determine how you do and manage everything revolving around money

*Asset allocation is like baking a cake. If you have too many eggs or not enough sugar it will affect your desired outcome

*Financial planners help with accountability

*There are conflicting ideologies about debt. Learn about them and make decisions based on your level of risk tolerance

*Debt is a tool that can only be effective if used properly

*The difference between "good debt" and "bad debt"

*You have to spend less than you make to have money to save

*Treat saving money like paying a bill

*The discomfort of budgeting outweighs the anxiety and stress you will have in the future if you fail to effectively manage your money

*Habits are more effective when you sustain them for longer periods

*It’s natural to allow emotion to impact how you manage money

*The biggest money problem is saving enough

*If you don’t have some of your savings working for you, you lose purchasing power

*Have access to money in different places in order to open more options for your financial future

*Start teaching kids about money as early as possible

*Talk about money and budget around your kids

*The sooner you find a financial advisor, the sooner you can benefit from it

*Life events are a good catalyst for creating a financial plan

*Stretching your money to last beyond retirement is just as important as the planning you do to get there

*When you reach the finish line of a goal it’s time to head toward a new finish line

*Get a financial advisor who can also help with planning

*Your plan should align with what is truly important to you

*Your priorities will get your money; get clear on your priorities

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

01:24 Goal Get It Seminar

01:51 Meet Ben

07:31 Understanding Asset Allocation

13:34 Risk Aversion

15:20 Thinking of Debt as a Tool

21:53 Tips for Saving Toward Big Goals

28:37 Common Habits for Effective Money Managers

34:32 Common Money Problems

37:09 What is Savings

38:48 Thrift Savings Plan in Retirement

45:15 What is a Good Age to Start Teaching Kids About Money

50:23 When is the Best Time to Get a Financial Advisor

53:48 Post Retirement Planning

57:29 Keys to Financial Success

60:45 Connect with Ben

61:37 Goal Get It Resource Seminar

62:16 Closing

Links

https://goalswithwill.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminmckain/

https://www.northwesternmutual.com/financial/advisor/ben-mckain/

Ben’s office number:

Books

Atomic Habits

Total Money Makeover

Rich Dad Poor Dad

Money: Master the Game

Mental health and mindset are crucial to living a fulfilled life and achieving your goals. Alaina Newman, EMDR and Somatic Experiencing Therapist, brings over 9 years of experience to the conversation. This episode dives deep into the importance of mental health, healing from trauma, and life prioritization! Come join the conversation and let's grow together. Don’t forget to grab the free 5 Step Process to Goal Tending download at https://goalswithwill.com

Get ready for the first ever Goal Get It Resource Event on January 6th from 4-7pm in Louisville, KY. I’ll be joined by Amber Jones (Owner and founder of Prepping with Peppers), Ben McKain (Financial Planner), Amy Wilson (Fitness and Nutrition Coach), Alaina Newman (Therapist), and Dustin Mistelske (Mortgage Lender) to have live conversations about personal goals from every aspect. You will have the opportunity to ask each speaker questions and connect one on one with the resources you need to reach your goals. Light refreshments will be provided. Don’t miss this opportunity to get all the motivation, knowledge, and resources you need to accomplish your New Year Resolutions! A limited number of tickets are available through Eventbrite. https://fb.me/e/4Af2WGKY0

Key Points

*Healing doesn’t just come from a hospital room or an OR

*Incremental changes have compounding affects

*There are ways to express and heal from trauma if you are unable to verbally communicate them

*Is the danger you are responding to real?

*Start with finding gratitude first

*Slowing down is an option. Listen to yourself, and ask what’s best for you

*Build intentional check ins with your spouse to review progress and keep open lines of communication

*Recognize when you need rest; it’s ok to not be busy

*Become ok with the discomfort of consequences when needed

*Don’t equate rest with laziness. Schedule your rest intentionally

*Find excitement and motivation in the actions that help you progress

*”You can see the vision, but you look at the vision to remember the goal. Then you need to come back to the present to take the step.”

*Know your worth and stick to it. Don’t sell yourself short

*When you don’t know the answers, seek out mentors

*Slow and steady will help you see things as they unfold. Don’t try to grow faster than you are ready for

*Build confidence by conquering 1 step at a time

*There is nothing wrong with switching therapists to find the right one for you

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

02:57 Meet Alaina

05:02 EMDR

07:24 Defining Trauma

10:35 Somatic Experiencing

14:13 What kind of therapy is right for me

16:35 Results from therapy

19:59 Openly talking about trauma

27:11 Work life prioritization

35:53 Planning action toward starting a business

39:20 The universe conspires to help you

40:54 Overcoming challenges

45:46 Maintaining motivation

49:43 Keys to success

51:20 Rest!

51:57 Closing

Links

https://goalswithwill.com

Psychology today profile:

Email: [email protected]

There isn’t enough time in the school day to teach children everything they need to know. Kara Ammerman, middle school principal, has been awarded for her excellence in leadership and joins this episode to talk about school curriculum, ways parents can help with education at home, and leadership. This is a great episode for parents and leaders to learn more about setting education goals, approaching difficult situations, and teaching

Get ready for the first ever Goal Get It Resource Event on January 6th from 4-7pm in Louisville, KY. I’ll be joined by Amber Jones (Owner and founder of Prepping with Peppers), Ben McKain (Financial Planner), Amy Wilson (Fitness and Nutrition Coach), Alaina Newman (Therapist), and Dustin Mistelske (Mortgage Lender) to have live conversations about personal goals from every aspect. You will have the opportunity to ask each speaker questions and connect one on one with the resources you need to reach your goals. Light refreshments will be provided. Don’t miss this opportunity to get all the motivation, knowledge, and resources you need to accomplish your New Year Resolutions! A limited number of tickets are available through Eventbrite. https://fb.me/e/4Af2WGKY0

Key Points

*Find mentors and listen

*Get the right people around you to help you see the things you can’t

*The path doesn’t have to lead where you initially expected to be successful

*Standardized tests are not indicators of success

*Apply what you learn

*Learn to listen and speak intelligently so you can effectively communicate differences and beliefs

*Diversity helps create environments of growth and success

*Explore opportunities to learn about different career possibilities as early as possible to learn and gain experience

*Gain on the job experience in your desired career field early

*Consistency leads to compound results

*Shift mindset to viewing at home education as quality time together instead of a chore

*Find ways to have fun while learning

*Keep lines of communication open with teachers

*Learn to allow your kids to struggle so they can learn to respond to adversity and cope

*Don’t judge performance solely on grades, and ask questions for understanding

*Phone use can impact verbal communication skills

*Learn how to react when things don’t go well

*What is the purpose behind screen time

*It’s not our job to determine what beliefs are right or wrong, but rather to teach how to effectively communicate different beliefs

*Leave no space for being unkind

*If you focus on learning the grades will follow

*Arm with confidence to advocate for themselves

*Learn to work with people you don’t get along with or particularly like

*Just because you have made some bad actions does not mean you are bad, and you don’t have to change who you are

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

02:03 Getting Started in Education

06:20 Topics we wish were taught in school

11:15 Different economic backgrounds

16:26 How much time on education at home

22:55 Methods and approaches for developing kids at home

28:57 Managing screen time

35:55 What presidential candidate do you support and why

45:57 Keys to success for learning and growing at home

52:55 Thank a teacher

57:36 Closing

Links

https://goalswithwill.com

Review and refine your plan! Part of that requires

Get ready for the first ever Goal Get It Resource Event on January 6th from 4-7pm in Louisville, KY. I’ll be joined by Amber Jones (Owner and founder of Prepping with Peppers), Ben McKain (Financial Planner), Amy Wilson (Fitness and Nutrition Coach), Alaina Newman (Therapist), and Dustin Mistelske (Mortgage Lender) to have live conversations about personal goals from every aspect. You will have the opportunity to ask each speaker questions and connect one on one with the resources you need to reach your goals. Light refreshments will be provided. Don’t miss this opportunity to get all the motivation, knowledge, and resources you need to accomplish your New Year Resolutions!

Key Points

*Review and refine regularly

*No matter how good you get, you can always improve

*Practice every day

*Set new goals and adjust current goals as needed

*Plan for actions you can take to reach your goal

*Learn at school and practice at home

*Work on our emotions to improve relationships

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

00:57 Check in on Progress

02:11 Demonstration

03:30 The Importance of Practice

04:20 Setting New Goals

06:42 Closing

Links

https://goalswithwill.com

Don’t sleep on the importance of rest! We live in a

Key Points

*Work Smarter not Harder

*Work Harder at working smarter

*Find ways to gamify your goals and improve processes

*Earn your rest

*Listen to your body to find what rest cycle works best for you

*Build habits to create consistency in your sleep schedule

*Start your day off with a win

*Set a hard time to go to bed each night

*Remove your guilt related to resting on vacation

*Enjoying vacation is a reward for the hard work you’ve done, and a reminder of your WHY

*Your body needs rest for muscle recovery, and your mind needs rest to function optimally

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

01:10 The Importance of Rest

01:40 Hard Work or Long Work?

03:45 Correlation Between Rest and Performance

06:40 Do You Have Consistency in Your Sleep Schedule?

08:17 Enjoying Vacation

12:14 Closing

Links

https://goalswithwill.com