In this episode, Mike Romo discusses his experience with mentoring and how failure relates to it. He shares his journey from mentoring in the fire service to mentoring in the life insurance industry. Mike explains that failure in mentoring can be seen as a lack of chemistry or a failure to follow advice. He also discusses the different perspectives of failure between mentors and mentees. Mike emphasizes the importance of being coachable and constantly learning. He shares his approach to mentoring, which includes building relationships, reading books, and attending meetings. In this conversation, Mike Romo discusses the importance of getting to know the people you mentor and finding common ground with them. He emphasizes the need for mentors to have mentors themselves and the value of reading books. Mike also shares the misconception that mentors should have all the answers and highlights the importance of being willing to fail and learn from those experiences. He advises potential mentors to find a mentor for themselves and to be open to new opportunities and challenges.

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Five Levels of Leadership by John C. Maxwell

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Crucial Conversations by Joseph Grenny, Kerry Patterson, Ron McMillan, Al Switzler, Emily Gregory

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In this episode, Shad and Israel discuss the concept of scale and how it applies to various aspects of life and work. They explore the idea that some things fail when they're small but work when they're big, while others fail when they're big but work when they're small. They also talk about the importance of processes in handling large numbers of requests or customers, and the challenges of scaling those processes. They share examples from their own experiences and discuss the need for predictability, measurement, and relief valves in scaling processes. They also touch on the impact of time zones and the differences between scaling in large companies versus small businesses. Failing at scale requires understanding the limitations of processes and adapting them to fit the specific context. It's important to avoid blindly following processes that were designed for larger organizations or different industries. Instead, businesses should focus on building processes that address their unique needs and challenges. There are several ways to create processes that scale, including following someone else's process, building as you go, listening to experts, borrowing existing processes, and building a process and then scaling and revisiting it. It's also crucial to recognize when a scale problem exists and address it before it overwhelms the organization. Architectural patterns, such as the strangler pattern and the facade pattern, can be used to fix broken processes and gradually replace outdated technologies. Failing at scale often involves trade-offs and requires balancing efficiency, volume, and adaptability.

In this episode, Israel and Shad interview Jennelle Crothers, a puppy raiser for Guide Dogs for the Blind. They discuss the challenges and rewards of raising puppies to become guide dogs. They explore the concept of failure in the context of puppy raising and how volunteers and puppies can experience failure. They also touch on the process of career changing for dogs that are not suited to become guide dogs. In this conversation, Jennelle Crothers discusses her experience as a puppy raiser for guide dogs. She explains the commitment and training involved in raising a guide dog puppy and the impact these dogs have on the lives of visually impaired individuals. Jennelle also shares advice for new puppy raisers and highlights the importance of managing the puppies' behavior and providing them with structure. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the satisfaction and fulfillment that comes from being a puppy raiser.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Overview

04:12 The Rewards of Puppy Raising

07:09 Career Changing for Dogs

09:09 Signs that Indicate a Dog Needs a Career Change

11:56 Dogs that Don't Want to Do the Job

15:15 Learning on the Job: Patience and Adaptability

17:03 Meantime to Failure in Puppy Raising

19:46 Dealing with Comments and Advice from Non-Volunteers

23:13 Getting a New Puppy and Treating Each One Differently

26:20 Trading Puppies and Preferences Among Puppy Raisers

28:09 The Importance of Management in Puppy Raising

32:43 The Satisfaction and Fulfillment of Being a Puppy Raiser

In this episode, Israel and Shad discuss the concept of failure and how long failures should last. They explore the idea of measuring the effort put into a project and determining if it's worth it. They also discuss the importance of the process and the value of trying new things. The conversation touches on the topic of incentivizing failure in business and the cultural attitudes towards failure. They also talk about the cost of failure, both in terms of time and money, and how to determine when to stop trying. The episode concludes with a discussion on the formula for evaluating the outcome of a project and the importance of the next step. The conversation explores the concept of success and failure and how to make decisions based on the potential outcomes and risks involved. The hosts discuss a formula for success that includes gifts, the next thing, and the outcome, balanced against the cost, listening, and pain. They also highlight the importance of mentors and coaches as boosters in the process. The formula for failure is similar, but with the failure itself as an outcome. The hosts emphasize the subjective nature of determining when to stop and reassess, considering factors such as financial loss, emotional and physical pain, and opportunity costs.

In this episode of the Failed to Learn Podcast, the hosts and guest co-host discuss the challenges of starting a band. The guest, Ramon Rivera, shares his experience of running a band for 20 years and the various venues they have played at. He also recounts a memorable and challenging gig in Nashville, Tennessee. The conversation explores the concept of pre-failure and the importance of knowing what to avoid or expect in order to prevent failure. Ramon shares how his band, Impacto Boricua, came together and how they have found success by incorporating English songs into their repertoire. Ramon shares his experience of being in multiple bands and the challenges and joys that come with it. He talks about how he started in a local salsa band and eventually formed his current band, Impacto Boricua. Ramon discusses the importance of finding the right bandmates and how their diverse musical tastes contribute to their sound. He also touches on the financial aspect of being in a band and how they split the earnings evenly. Despite the challenges and occasional thoughts of quitting, Ramon and his bandmates continue to find joy in performing and connecting with audiences.

In this episode of the I Fail to Learn Podcast, Shad Phillips and Israel Vega interviews Shad's brother Aaron Phillips, who started a pest control business. They discuss the challenges and fears of starting a pest control business, including the lack of knowledge and the fear of failure. Aaron shares stories about dealing with skunks and the importance of good customer service. He also talks about the biggest failures in his business, such as scheduling issues and not keeping good notes. The conversation concludes with a discussion about the prevalence of bed bugs and the challenges of dealing with different pests.

In this episode, we talk to Juan Vega, an adjunct professor at Villanova university. He teaches Highly technical subjects such as Cloud Computing, Containers and Microservices, and DevOps the graduate level. He has been teaching for 10 years, As we discussed failure in previous episodes, we focused on how we see failure as we work on individual tasks and projects. We decided to mix it up and see what failure looks like from the other side; when you are the one in the middle of how other people may see themselves when they fail. Does it change the perspective?

In this episode, Israel and Shad interview Mike French, a serial entrepreneur, about his experiences starting businesses. Mike shares his perspective on failure and the importance of learning from mistakes. He discusses the various businesses he has started, including a burger shop, a mechanical company, a sheet metal fabrication company, a heavy equipment rental company, and a helicopter rental business. Mike emphasizes the importance of loving your product and constantly improving it. He also talks about the need to surround yourself with talented individuals and the value of being vertically integrated in business. In this conversation, Mike French and Shad Phillips discuss the importance of focusing on building a great product rather than just chasing money. They emphasize the need to be passionate about what you do and to love the process of building a business. Mike shares his experience of starting multiple businesses and the importance of taking calculated risks. They also discuss the value of mentors and continuous learning, as well as the significance of choosing the right partners and being willing to walk away from deals that don't align with your values. Overall, the conversation highlights the importance of perseverance, problem-solving, and learning from failures.

In this episode, we invite Jonathan Gardner to talk about how he has failed to learn while building his photography business. How hard could it be to become a photographer; do you just show up and push a button? Turns out that is only part of the process, and there is a lot of failure needed to get the right shot.

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