How do you stand out in your industry, especially when you feel like it's over-saturated? This answer might seem simple...but is it?

 

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As leaders, we have an endless amount of tasks, and we often start out doing everything ourselves. Paul shows us practical ways to slowly free up time in both our business and our personal life by delegating tasks. He reminds us of the importance of knowing our personal vision rather than following everyone else’s path. 

In 2011, after less than 4 years in Corporate America, Paul knew there was more to life than just do a job that's "okay" for 40 years and then retire & enjoy life.Paul ventured out and started his rst business in 2011. He was soon working 60-80 hours a week with a business that couldn’t survive without him. 

So Paul started systematizing everything while empowering a team to run the business better than he could. Before he knew it his revenue doubled to almost $500k while the number of hours he worked dropped below 40. Paul then sold his business for 3x net prot. He’s now back into business ownership with 2 local businesses while also helping ambitious business owners automate their business so they can leverage their business to build a life that they love.

Connect with Paul: www.paulmaskill.com

QUESTIONS ASKED:

• Where do you start in building a business impacting people by doing the work you love?
• How long did it take to get your business off the ground?
• How do we know when to automate and hire employees?
• What questions should we ask ourselves when starting to delegate?
• What’s so difficult about implementing delegation?

 

FROM TODAY’s EPISODE:

• Not waiting to live the life you want
• Backpacking in a different culture
• Lifestyle and getting out of the rat race
• Persistence
• Using your first client to get the second

 

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Tara Jean Stevens joins us today to discuss her popular new podcast, Heaven Bent and why exploring a revival’s history is the “best story” she has ever known.

Tara Jean Stevens is a captivating storyteller with an infectious spirit of curiosity and fun! In Vancouver, she's a popular radio & television host and, man, is she ever adventurous. In 2018, she focused on family with a trip around the world with her husband and two young kids. Tara Jean is a two-time winner of the British Columbia Association of Broadcasters’ “Performer Of The Year” award. And she's the host & creator of the new podcast "Heaven Bent" on the Frequency Podcast Network. 

Listen to Tara’s podcast: https://frequencypodcastnetwork.com/podcasts/heaven-bent/

QUESTIONS ASKED:

• Was there resistance for you when you started this project?
• What was one of the hardest parts of putting this together?
• What was it like listening to the final product?
• What did you learn about yourself through the process?

 

FROM TODAY’s EPISODE:

• Questioning things respectfully
• Curiosity and creative research
• Deconstructing faith in a safe space
• Challenging identity and viewing the supernatural differently
• Looking at things that are unexplainable

 

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Today we are talking about WHY we should be making space for creativity, how to stir it up, and take ACTION on it when it comes.

 

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Richard Ellis  is a retired school teacher (23+years), Motivational Speaker, College Headhunter, and Entrepreneur. He specifically helps disabled individuals especially if they have the same disability he has (Arthrogryposis).  

Today we talk about how he has helped young people embrace difference, love and accept themselves. We also dig into embracing change and leaning into discomfort. This is a powerful conversation for anyone who has a young person in their life!

 

Connect with Richard: 

Website: https://richardellisspeaks.com/

Facebook Business page: https://www.facebook.com/Richard-Ellis-Motivational-Speaker-100192064795171/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richardellisspeaks

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pGfplxEzeAc

QUESTIONS ASKED:

• What themes have you seen in young people after your years of experience as a teacher?
• How do you help young people embrace differences?
• How do we help kids find value and worth in themselves?
• What can we learn from young people?

 

FROM TODAY’s EPISODE:

• Adjusting to change and seeing opportunity 
• Learning to accept yourself before you can help others
• The importance of helping kids feel HEARD
• Setting goals and challenging yourself, but also not losing yourself in the process

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As unconventional leaders, we can feel like we don’t fit in. This can cause us to waste time worrying about how we are perceived. Megan Reilly is proof that you can be yourself and hold onto your values, while thriving in the business world.

Megan Reilly is the co-owner of Tippi Toes Dance, a successful dance franchise and also the host of Who Is Your Momma, where she speaks to amazing moms who raised exceptional people to find out what it is like to raise kids who turn into happy and thriving people.  

Connect with Megan: 

https://whoisyourmomma.com/

https://www.tippitoesdance.com/

QUESTIONS ASKED:

• What does greatness mean to you?
• What common themes have you seen from the people you interview?
• What do you see as the best way to grow?
• Who do you share your dreams with?

 

FROM TODAY’s EPISODE:

• Franchising and making things work
• Championing you and your child’s natural abilities
• Podcasting and getting guests
• Feeling like you can’t have a big business because you don’t look the part
• Balancing risk and steadiness

 

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Today we talk about having a midyear “cleanup”, reflecting on what needs to be taken out (or added in?) to our lives, and why Rainn Wilson is super inspiring. 

 

Shout outs:

Kevin McTaggart: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mctaggart-attack-podcast/id1293200874

 

Soul Pancake’s IG: 

https://www.instagram.com/soulpancake/

 

Why I deleted LinkedIn:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/why-i-deleted-linkedin-and-im-not-sorry-fidget-friday/id1412461408?i=1000478621344

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Drew Talbert has always been drawn to making people laugh. He went the unconventional path and let go of “security” to run full force into his dream of being a comedian and working in improv. In today’s episode we talk about the courage to go down the unconventional path, why listening is the key in creativity, and how Jewel helped him get rid of “plan B”.

After being raised (and homeschooled) in Nashville, Drew graduated from Lipscomb University before moving to LA where he found an ideal home for his comedic talents at the world famous Groundlings, where he wrote and performed in their Sunday Company and currently teaches improv. 

He has acted in various commercials and films, and starred in "Right Side of the Tracks," a one man show at The Groundlings. He recently created a popular TikTok channel focused around his experiences as a long-time restaurant waiter. He and his wife, Andrea, and baby boy live in Los Angeles. 

Connect with Drew: 

Www.youtube.com/c/drewtalbert

https://www.facebook.com/drewtalbertfb

QUESTIONS ASKED:

• How did you move past the fear of it “being too late”?
• How do you know when your content isn’t “good” versus you haven't given it enough time?
• How do you find inspiration and come up with new ideas?
• How do you become more comfortable with yourself and let go of judgment? 

 

 

FROM TODAY’s EPISODE:

• Letting go of an old identity and stepping into your calling
• Why Jewel said to not have a plan B
• The importance of being with the right person who supports your dreams
• Getting critical feedback in order to get better
• Letting go and listening to your instincts
• How to stir creativity and opening yourself up to ideas
• How listening helps with overthinking

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Today we talk about insecurities and why your weird toe shouldn’t keep you from making an impact. 

 

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At the age of two years old he suffered severe burns after being in a terrible car accident. His father shortly after abandoned him and he was subjected to abuse and ridicule from other adults in his life. However his story does NOT end there. 

Our guest this week, Billy J Brown shares with us about the power of forgiveness and how he is using his story to help others and shed light on the power of forgiveness.

 

Connect with Billy:  https://www.billyjbrown.com/

 

FROM TODAY’s EPISODE:

• The power of being yourself and leaning into WHO YOU ARE
• Forgiving those who hurt you and reframing your painful experiences
• The role of spirituality in healing and why he prays on TikTok

 

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