How'd it Happen?

On this solo episode of the How’d It Happen podcast, Mike talks about why and how ideas thrive with an audience. He was inspired to do this episode because he was listening to someone talking about how college campuses are dealing with or managing their way through what some might call controversial speakers.

Mike talks about the two obvious options when it comes to controversial speakers: go or don't go. He then talks about two more nuanced options: social bullying and idea supremacists. Social bullying is basically the concept that if you go to see this controversial speaker that someone doesn't like, appreciate, or want to have anything to do with, then if you choose to go, you are no longer their friend. Idea supremacists are those who actively try to prevent anyone from coming to see the speaker.

Mike believes that ideas thrive with an audience, and it works both ways. When you agree with someone and you give them an audience, the idea thrives. When you disagree with someone and you give them an audience, the idea also thrives. It's when ideas are ignored or there's no audience for the idea that ideas naturally become suppressed.

Mike encourages everyone to take the time to try to understand an idea before suppressing it. He believes that it's important to hear both sides of a story and that someone expressing an opinion that you don't agree with is not damaging you unless you internalize how you feel about what they're saying. Tune in for more!

Quote from the episode:

“It's when ideas are ignored or when there's no audience for the idea that ideas naturally become suppressed.” - Mike Malatesta

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On this episode of the How’d It Happen podcast, Dorine Rivers shares her inspiring story of how she overcame her own self-doubt and achieved greatness. She encourages listeners to take action and start their own journey of self-discovery and growth. Hear her story and learn how to take control of your life and make your future your own.

Dr. Dorine Rivers, Ph.D. has spent her life building effective business infrastructures by creating and identifying opportunities for visionaries and providing effective solutions. She knows great ideas are meaningless without execution. Dorine addresses these topics, and others, in her recently released book, Brain to Bank: How to Get Your Idea Out of Your Head and Cash In. Dorine explains, “Brain to Bank” is the all-inclusive critical blueprint needed to successfully set in motion your new company, product, or service and help you get your idea out of your head and into the hands of consumers. Brain to Bank is for those who have an idea and are desperate to take that idea into the real world and will do whatever it takes to get there

In this episode, Dorine explains that if you want to start a business, you have one of two options: create a product or service you think is great, and then convince other people that they need it, or do some market research, find out what people need, and then create it. The latter option will get you fast customers without you even having to convince them because they are already in need. Dorine has a gift for inspiring others to get their ideas out of their heads, and into the hands of customers. Tune in for more!

Key highlights:

• What it’s like to be unemployable
• What Dorine learned growing up with a dad who was a world adventurer
• How grit comes from knowing your why
• How do you get through difficult times to get to your goal?
• Why it's so important to just start

Connect with Dorine Rivers:

Website: alpha81.com

Get Dorine Rivers’ book Brain to Bank

LinkedIn: Dorine Rivers

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Mike Malatesta talks about the power of presence in this solo episode of the How’d It Happen Podcast. He shares his experience attending a private school and how the teachers taught him the importance of being present, which he didn’t fully understand until many years later. Mike encourages you to put away distractions and give full attention to whatever it is that is in front of you.

If you’re having a conversation, attending a special event, spending time with loved ones, or just spending time outside, take the time to be present in that moment. Mike believes that being present in the moment is the most valuable present we can give to the world.

Quote from the episode:

“Your presence is so uniquely you and your attention is the most valuable thing that you have to share with anyone.” - Mike Malatesta

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Dr. Jeffrey Donatello is an entrepreneur who took a struggling covid-beat-down Medical Practice to an 8-figure thriving 4-office medical practice in 2 years. Dr. Donatello’s Center for Wellbeing is New England’s premier Weight Loss, Non-Surgical Knee & Joint Pain Relief, and Regenerative Medicine provider. Their mission is to help people avoid unnecessary medications and surgery as much as possible by activating their own self-healing abilities. Dr. Donatello is passionate about guiding people along life’s journey by improving their health span and longevity.

In this episode of the How’d It Happen Podcast, Dr. Jeff Donatello shares his insights on various topics such as stem cell therapy, reducing inflammation, exercise with oxygen therapy, and the possibility of living to be 150. This conversation also touches on the importance of good relationships, sleep, and the concept of blue zones. Dr. Donatello's journey to success started with his upbringing. Raised by immigrant parents who were entrepreneurs, he was taught to always move forward and never give up. This mindset shaped his career path and led him to become a chiropractor, focusing on finding the root cause of health issues rather than just treating symptoms. With his medical practice, he aims to help people struggling with inflammation and chronic pain through innovative therapies like stem cell treatments and metabolic weight loss programs. 

Dr. Donatello acknowledges the flaws in traditional medical approaches and emphasizes the importance of personalized care. He believes in conducting comprehensive metabolic assessments and analyzing patterns in organ systems to provide tailored treatment plans. By identifying food sensitivities and allergens, he can develop personalized eating plans and supplement regimens to address pro-inflammatory responses and contribute to weight loss. Sleep is another crucial aspect of health and longevity that Dr. Donatello emphasizes. Quality sleep is essential for weight loss and overall well-being. Disrupted sleep patterns and low cortisol levels in the morning can hinder weight loss efforts. By addressing sleep issues, individuals can optimize their health and maximize longevity. Tune in for more!

Key highlights:

• How it happened for Dr. Donatello
• Problems with our current medical system
• Nature vs. nurture: what made Dr. Donatello the way he is
• His thoughts on Ozempic and other popular weight loss drugs
• The significance of stress on our body and how it affects us
• The most dangerous type of fat
• Dr. Donatello explains stem cells and what they can do

Connect with Jeff Donatello:

Website: centerforwell.com 

Get Dr. Donatello’s free downloadable e-book “15 Minutes to Live” at drjeffdonatello.com

LinkedIn: Dr. Jeff Donatello

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We don’t rise to the levels of our goals, we fall to the levels of our systems. This solo episode was inspired by a recent guest on the show named Simon Severino. Simon was featured in episode 376 titled “How to Live an Agile Life,” and he explained a situation in which his company had an urgent situation arise that they were able to quickly resolve due to an existing system that was already in place. Simon emphasized the need for repeatable processes that can be done by various people on a team in order to meet a certain goal.

 In this solo episode of The How’d It Happen Podcast, Mike recaps these important lessons from Simon and explains how necessary systems are in life, and especially in business. Mike explains what exactly is and isn’t a system and the crucial role they play in reaching our goals.

Quote from the episode:

“Without a system, your goals are just dreams.”

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In this episode of the How’d It Happen podcast, David Essel shares his personal journey of overcoming addiction, depression, and anxiety. He emphasizes the importance of permanent recovery and how he helps individuals achieve it. Mike and David also discuss the dangers of codependency and how it can trap individuals in addiction.

David Essel is a #1 best-selling author of 13 books, a counselor, executive coach, international speaker, radio/tv/podcast host, sport psychology coach, and an all faiths minister whose mission is to positively affect 2 million people or more every day, in every area of life, regardless of their current circumstances. Celebrity Jenny McCarthy says “David Essel is the new leader of the positive thinking movement.”

David's newest book, endorsed by treatment center owners, doctors, and clients, is completely changing the world of recovery! "David Essel's Permanent Alcohol and Life Recovery", is so advanced and unique, that people who never thought they could be free of any addiction...are now free!

In this episode, David talks about the flaws in personal growth workshops and the shortcomings of the twelve-step program for addiction recovery. He suggests that these programs could benefit from modernization and updates to improve their success rates.

David also explains the connection between codependency and addiction, and the different ways codependency can affect our lives, including the need for outside validation and the need to be right. David shares his passion for fighting injustice and what it means to be a great therapist that helps clients achieve their goals in the fastest time possible instead of keeping clients dependent on them. Tune in for more!

Quote from the episode:

“The foundation of all addiction is a mental health imbalance.” - David Essel

Key highlights:

• The problems with traditional alcohol recovery
• David’s suicide attempt and struggle with alcohol addiction
• The foundation of all addiction
• Why therapy shouldn't take years to achieve a certain goal
• How David’s addiction recovery program is different from 12 step programs
• Alcoholism and addiction is a choice, not a disease
• What is codependency?

Connect with David Essel:

Website: davidessel.com

LinkedIn: David Essel

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On this episode of the How’d It Happen podcast, Mike Malatesta discusses the importance of not burying corrections and owning up to mistakes. He draws parallels between newspapers burying corrections and leaders hiding mistakes and emphasizes the value of learning from mistakes and making progress.

Mike shares his personal experience of learning to embrace mistakes and the value of owning up to them. He highlights the negative impact of burying corrections and encourages leaders to create a culture of transparency and learning.

Mike challenges the conventional tactic of hiding mistakes and he emphasizes the importance of using them as opportunities for growth. Tune in for valuable insights on leadership, personal development, and creating a culture of accountability.

Quote from the episode:

“The learning that comes from making mistakes is the value and ultimately it's the freedom, it's the freedom to let people go. It's the freedom to try new things and make tremendous progress.”

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• Why now is the time to take action
• How playing in a band is like marketing 
• The power of the ping
• Why you should always prioritize people and relationships
• The importance of having priorities in place to take care of yourself
• Stretching your thinking

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On this episode of The How It Happen Podcast, Mike Malatesta shares his personal experience of selling two businesses and the lessons he learned. He emphasizes the need for not only an exit strategy,  but also an entry strategy. This is important to think about before selling your business. Mike also talks about the resources available for exiting a business and the changes that come with selling a business, including relationships, importance, purpose, and goals.

Mike discusses the importance of operating your business as if it were for sale and the benefits it brings. He also delves into the best way to exit a business and the planning that needs to be done for your entry into a new world post-sale. Tune in for more!

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Are you feeling stuck in your life or business? Do you feel like no matter how hard you try, things just keep getting worse? If so, you're not alone. In this episode of the How’d It Happen Podcast, Brad Zepecki shares his story of overcoming adversity and finding success on the other side.

Brad Zepecki is back on the show for the second time, and this time he felt the pull to be real and honest about the struggles he has recently faced in his business so that other people know they are not alone in the challenges they may be facing.

Brad Zepecki is the Founder and CEO of Octavian Technology Group, a Milwaukee-based technology consulting firm that provides strength to its clients with fractional CIO and AI data science expertise. Brad began his career as a software engineer and later pivoted into consulting because he was attracted to the variety of projects and companies he could impact.

One of the key takeaways from Brad's story is the importance of perseverance. No matter how hard things get, it's essential to keep pushing forward. As Brad puts it, "you just gotta keep going, I think is the message no matter how hard it gets." Of course, this is easier said than done. When you're facing challenges and setbacks, it can be tempting to give up. = Brad's story is a reminder that success is possible if you keep going.

Another important lesson from Brad's story is the importance of self-awareness. Brad realized that he needed to make some changes in his life and business, and he was willing to do the work to make those changes happen. He sought out a coach who helped him gain clarity and understanding of his challenges and how to work through them.

Brad's story is also a reminder that failure is a part of life, and it's how we learn and grow from it that matters. It's important to remember that failure is not the end of the world, it's an opportunity to learn and grow from our mistakes.

Key highlights:

• Never wanting to give up
• Disappointing the people that mean so much to you
• The challenge of getting back to who you are

Episode resources:

• Check out episode 57 with Brad Zepecki

Connect with Brad Zepecki:

Website: octaviantg.com

LinkedIn: Brad Zepecki

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