Gratitude Geek: Business Education for Gen X Women Solopreneurs

Today on the podcast, I’m joined by Mark Drane, a certified business coach in West Michigan. His goal is to inspire, engage, and develop business owners, and their top talent, to meet the challenges that lie ahead. In essence, helping to do business better.

Today’s conversation is organic because Mark and I are friends and colleagues. Today is November 3, 2020. It is Election Day in the United States. So we might have a little fun about that, too.

A Conversation with Mark Drane

Kandas RodarteHi, Mark. Welcome to the show.

Mark DraneHi, thank you. Thank you for having me on. This is exciting.

Kandas RodarteIt is exciting. It’s not really November 3, it’s actually the middle of October, but this episode is dropping on November 3. I don’t know if we should predict anything. But I do know that it’s time for people to really start thinking about what comes next. There might be some business owners out there who are thinking about that song by The Clash:

“Should I stay or should I go now? Should I stay or should I go now?”

Is it time for business owners to start thinking about quitting? Or is pivoting a better solution? I mean, what do you think? You’re working with businesses right now? What are you telling your business clients to do?

Mark DraneIt is a great topic, I have to say. It was a topic that I sought to address right at the beginning of the pandemic way back in March, which seems, I don’t know, how many lifetimes ago, and I’m sure many of your listeners feel the same about that.

I’m really just trying to address that question about time to pivot in your business. And what does that even mean? You know, there was a lot of talk about pivoting. And it became almost cliche at one point. But really, you know, what, what does that mean, for any business to pivot?

I came across a great short definition of what it means to pivot. And it was this: a change in strategy without a change in vision, which I think is is awesome. A change in strategy without a change in vision, that essentially, is what a pivot is.

I don’t know if any of your listeners read a great deal. But there have been a number of things written about pivoting.

A pivot is a change in strategy without a change in vision.

Zagging is another term that has come up and this year, and what does it mean to zag. So if any of your listeners are familiar with Michael Hyatt, he writes a great piece* about zagging and zag is something completely different. Zagging really takes you away from your vision. So it’s either a new vision, a different vision, recognizing that your current vision no longer serves you or your model. So that’s a much bigger and a much greater change, than a pivot, which could really just be changing the way you do things in terms of your strategy and your approach, at those times when it’s right to do that.

*It’s actually in the book The Vision Driven Leader.

The Vision Driven Leader by Michael Hyatt

Kandas RodarteZagging is also not a bad thing to think about doing at this time. Especially if you want to continue to be self-employed or continue to be a micropreneur, but you don’t think that your current business model is going to work. So I would love to hear about this. Tell me more.

Mark DraneSure.

Today on the podcast, I’m joined by Mark Drane, a certified business coach in West Michigan. His goal is to inspire, engage, and develop business owners, and their top talent, […]

Gratitude Geek is the business education podcast for Gen X women

solopreneurs who weave gratitude and appreciation into their business

strategy. Hosted by metastatic breast cancer thriver, Kandas Rodarte,

who co-creates spaces, opportunities, and conversations for women

business owners.

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Today, I’m joined on the podcast by Trav Bell, The Bucket List Guy… The World’s #1 Bucket List Expert.

As a self-appointed “Bucket Listologist”, Trav has obsessively studied the Bucket List phenomenon & blended the world’s best Positive Psychology principles to create his own unique Bucket List Life Philosophy. He has designed his life around his Bucket List and now he helps Bucket Listers all over the globe create and cross off theirs.

Key Discussion Points

* The best time to write your bucket list is before you are given a “use by” date* Prioritize your bucket list over your to-do list* “A bucket list is a tangible life plan. Our career plan or business plan should fit into our life plan, not the other way around.”* Recalibrating our happiness* Thriving during the lockdown* Busyness is not a badge of honor* You get to decide how well you live your life after a cancer diagnosis* Consider your bucket list as a lens to view your life* “My Bucket List” is a 12-letter acronym* Delayed gratification doesn’t work* The loneliness epidemic* Are you a human being or a human doing?* Stop living by default and live by design* Positive Psychology vs. Regressive Psychology* Find a Bucket List Coach near you* 87% of people in the USA are disengaged from their work* World Happiness Index* You have a 42% higher chance for your goals to manifest if you write them down* Having lunch with Tim Ferris* Hiking with his dad in southern Australia* Bloopers. Lots of bloopers.

My Bucket List Blueprint

The following acronym is the intellectual property of Trav Bell. I don’t know about you, but I’m implementing THIS bucket list asap in my life.

* M – Meet a famous person * Y – Your proud achievements * B – Buy that special something * U – Ultimate challenges * C – Conquer a fear * K – Kind acts for others * E – Express yourself * T – Take lessons * L – Leave a legacy* I – Idiotic stuff * S – Satisfy a curiosity * T – Travel adventures

Connect with Trav Bell

* The Bucket List Guy Website* Instagram

Life’s Way too Short Not to Live Your Bucket List

Check out Trav’s insightful TEDx talk:

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Be Who You Want to Be: Your Business, Your Life is a podcast for micropreneurs who are designing life on their own terms. Hosted by Relationship Marketing Coach, Kandas Rodarte, from her home in beautiful West Michigan. Tune in every Tuesday for a lively discussion on balancing your entrepreneurial spirit with every other aspect of life that brings you joy and a sense of gratitude. SUBSCRIBE wherever you listen to podcasts with just one click. And tell your friends!

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As a self-appointed "Bucket Listologist", Trav Bell has obsessively studied the Bucket List phenomenon & blended the world's best Positive Psychology principles to create his own unique Bucket List Life Philosophy.

Gratitude Geek is the business education podcast for Gen X women

solopreneurs who weave gratitude and appreciation into their business

strategy. Hosted by metastatic breast cancer thriver, Kandas Rodarte,

who co-creates spaces, opportunities, and conversations for women

business owners.

- Subscribe to weekly emails: https://kandasrodarte.com/subscribe

- Join the Co-Lab: https://kandasrodarte.com/lab

Gratitude Geek is a member of Marketing Podcasts Network. For network

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Want to be a guest on Gratitude Geek? Send Kandas Rodarte a message on

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Today on the podcast I’m joined by Mike Wilson of Speak Audibly.

Mike is an author, life coach, and motivational speaker. His book series, 100% Me, shares over 20 real-life stories to motivate you to overcome obstacles and problems in your life, including fear, anxiety, and anything blocking your path to financial freedom.

Key Discussion Points

* Only 13% of Humans are Truly Happy* Motivation vs. Inspiration* How a School Teacher Crushed his Dream of Becoming a Roboticist* Swimming with Sauropods at Dinosaur Valley State Park in Glen Rose, Texas* Texas as the Promised Land? * Learning how to be a Man, Husband, and Father* Texas may be multicultural but the pizza, not so much* Giordano’s Pizza* 7 Blueberries in the Tomato Soup* Lessons Learned from the Women in Mike’s Life* Audience Question: Which Lesson Has the Longest Sticking Power?* Loving Kindness Meditation* Hot Tip: You Can Recycle Old Blog Posts* The essence of forgiveness is to heal oneself* The Fearless Story Tellers: When the Soul Cries, Volume II featuring Mike’s Mom, Jeanne DeVault* Relationships Matter and other lessons Mike’s Mom taught him about true happiness

Books!

Connect with Mike Wilson

* Speak Audibly Website* Speak Audibly YouTube Channel* Facebook

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Be Who You Want to Be: Your Business, Your Life is a podcast for micropreneurs who are designing life on their own terms. Hosted by Relationship Marketing Coach, Kandas Rodarte, from her home in beautiful West Michigan. Tune in every Tuesday for a lively discussion on balancing your entrepreneurial spirit with every other aspect of life that brings you joy and a sense of gratitude. SUBSCRIBE wherever you listen to podcasts with just one click. And tell your friends!

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Our theme song, Never Give Up, is performed by Rev Brock and Soul Lily.

Feedback + Promotion for Micropreneurs

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Today on the podcast I’m joined by Mike Wilson of Speak Audibly. Mike is an author, life coach, and motivational speaker. His book series, 100% Me, shares over 20 real-life […]

Gratitude Geek is the business education podcast for Gen X women

solopreneurs who weave gratitude and appreciation into their business

strategy. Hosted by metastatic breast cancer thriver, Kandas Rodarte,

who co-creates spaces, opportunities, and conversations for women

business owners.

- Subscribe to weekly emails: https://kandasrodarte.com/subscribe

- Join the Co-Lab: https://kandasrodarte.com/lab

Gratitude Geek is a member of Marketing Podcasts Network. For network

wide advertising options visit: https://marketingpodcasts.net/advertise

Want to be a guest on Gratitude Geek? Send Kandas Rodarte a message on

PodMatch here: https://kandasrodarte.com/podmatch

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

for information about our collection and use of personal data for

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I need your help.

I have 5 guest interviews scheduled over the next 2 weeks and would love your input on questions to ask. I’m super excited about each of these interviews, and also quite curious to know what YOU would ask each of them.

* Episode 55: Dude who wrote a book about the lessons he learned from the women in his life.* Episode 56: Bucket List Guy. Do you have a bucket list? I don’t. Maybe the bucket list guy will help me make one.* Episode 57: Business coach sharing how to pivot your business during this crazy time. This episode will drop on election day in the USA. Bahaha.* Episode 58: Female author of a book about defining moments.* Episode 59: Author of a book about creativity in business.

Shit. I just realized there is only one woman on that list. Come on women! Hit me up to be interviewed! (Fill this out.)

There are 3 ways to submit your questions:

* My favorite option is for you to record your question on your phone and email it to [email protected] or text it to 231-303-3940. * You could also leave a voicemail at 231-303-3940. * Or, drop your questions in the form below:

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The Power of a Single Drop of Water

Here are some photos from Lake Michigan. It’s October. I’m wearing Ugg’s and a hat. Check out that sunset!

A single drop of water seems innocuous. But a glass of water hydrates your body. A drip over time will erode a rock. And a body of water, like a lake or ocean, can carve out a valley.

We are all drops of water, and combined we have the power to move mountains. We need to stick together, help each other.

Feel Yourself Up

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Go ahead. Feel yourself up, ladies. Do it for the girls.

Here’s how according to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc. (link)

And here’s why: My Metastatic Breast Cancer Story.

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Be Who You Want to Be: Your Business, Your Life is a podcast for micropreneurs who are designing life on their own terms. Hosted by Relationship Marketing Coach, Kandas Rodarte, from her home in beautiful West Michigan. Tune in every Tuesday for a lively discussion on balancing your entrepreneurial spirit with every other aspect of life that brings you joy and a sense of gratitude. SUBSCRIBE wherever you listen to podcasts with just one click. And tell your friends!