Welcome to another episode of The LeaveBetter Podcast  where I interview high performers and business owners, gleaning from their wisdom, practical routines, habits, and mindsets.

In episode 20, we are pleased to have Kevin Mansouri - the owner and operator of Mortgage Solutions, a brokerage in Utah.

Kevin and I talk about building his mortgage company from the bottom and how he kept it going as he learned from his mistakes.

Kevin also shares helpful tips on avoiding debt, buying a house, and owning valuable assets.

Enjoy!

Mortgage Solutions
Mercy Ships

The transcript of this episode.

[00:00:23] Mortgage Solutions
[00:02:18] Working For Yourself
[00:05:24] Learn From Your Mistakes
[00:08:58] Take Logical Steps
[00:09:29] Common Sense
[00:14:59] Believe in Your Product
[00:16:50] Buying a House
[00:18:19] Debt
[00:20:28] Owning Assets
[00:24:33] All Kinds of Skills
[00:33:33] How to Find Kevin

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Music by Tom Sherlock

Now, go be INTENTIONAL.

Welcome to another episode of The LeaveBetter Podcast  where I interview high performers and business owners, gleaning from their wisdom, practical routines, habits, and mindsets.

In episode 19, we are pleased to have Neena Perez - a business and performance coach and the host of the Straight Talk No Sugar Added podcast.

Neena and I talk about feeling shame from past trauma, but being able to turn to forgiveness for healing-and then move on to success beyond what her earlier self could imagine.

We talk about the value in setting boundaries in all relationships as a form of self-care.

Enjoy!

Straight Talk No Sugar Added podcast
Neena Perez - Instagram

The transcript of this episode.

[00:01:08] Intro Neena
[00:04:00] Feeling Stuck in Abuse
[00:08:24] Cut Yourself Some Slack
[00:10:25] Shame
[00:15:16] Forgiveness
[00:20:37] Having Empathy
[00:21:53] Standing in Truth
[00:26:07] Let Go
[00:27:39] Give Yourself Space
[00:28:26] Dream Big
[00:31:24] Boundaries
[00:34:03] Be OK with Discomfort
[00:35:46] You Can Say No
[00:40:01] Noisy World
[00:44:43] Do it Afraid

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Remember: The actions you take (or do not take) today set you up for six months from now. Make sure you do something today that pushes you toward that next level of you.

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Music by Tom Sherlock

Now, go be INTENTIONAL.

Welcome to another episode of The LeaveBetter Podcast  where I interview high performers and business owners, gleaning from their wisdom, practical routines, habits, and mindsets.

In episode 18, we are pleased to have Allan Clarke - a Certified Trauma Specialists and host of the Straight Talking Mental Health podcast.

Allan and I talk about the reality of video game addiction and how setting and maintaining boundaries in our relationships can make a big difference. Enjoy!

Straight Talking Mental Health
Kildare Psychotherapy & Counselling

The transcript of this episode.

[00:01:57] Intro Allan
[00:02:51] Video Game Addiction
[00:09:03] Escapism
[00:12:33] Create Change
[00:15:23] Keep Trying
[00:16:52] Autism
[00:25:06] Meet People in Their World
[00:27:41] Give Yourself Down Time
[00:32:18] Setting Boundaries
[00:35:29] Having Self-Control
[00:35:29] Straight Talking Mental Health Podcast

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Remember: The actions you take (or do not take) today set you up for six months from now. Make sure you do something today that pushes you toward that next level of you.

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Music by Tom Sherlock

Now, go be INTENTIONAL.

Welcome to another episode of The LeaveBetter Podcast  where I interview high performers and business owners, gleaning from their wisdom, practical routines, habits, and mindsets. 

In episode 17, we are pleased to have Lisa Hendy -  the Canyon District Ranger at Grand Canyon National Park. 

Lisa and I talk about about finding your passion in life and following it. Lisa also shares her experience of being a leader for others, especially under high pressure. Enjoy!

Start With Why

The transcript of this episode.

[00:04:27] Welcome Lisa
[00:05:31] Life is Unexpected
[00:06:54] Looking Into Land Management
[00:09:49] Becoming a Paramedic
[00:10:38] Break Down Your Future
[00:11:27] Chase the Passion
[00:16:17] Writing and Study Skills
[00:17:46] Leadership Under Pressure
[00:25:10] Communication Among Various Entities
[00:27:50] Speak Their Language
[00:30:40] Trusting Others
[00:32:05] People Tend to Weed Themselves Out
[00:33:16] Determine What You Want To Accomplish
[00:34:26] Own It
[00:38:16] First Woman Chief Ranger
[00:39:23] Success and Joy
[00:42:08] Coming Home
[00:44:00] Next Level of Development
[00:46:05] Half Dome Fire

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Remember: The actions you take (or do not take) today set you up for six months from now. Make sure you do something today that pushes you toward that next level of you.

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Music by Tom Sherlock

Now, go be INTENTIONAL.

Welcome to another episode of The LeaveBetter Podcast  where I interview high performers and business owners, gleaning from their wisdom, practical routines, habits, and mindsets. 

In episode 16, we are pleased to have Charles Read - A business owner for over 5 decades and Certified Public Accountant.

Charles and I talk about the importance of staying on top of your finances in all stages of life. This episode can apply to you whether you don't know where to get started with investing or already own your own business and want some financial tips and tricks. Enjoy!

Get Payroll
The E Myth Revisited

The transcript of this episode.

[00:02:03] Inflation Today
[00:03:26] Advice for the Younger Generation
[00:04:02] Don't Lose Yourself in the Process
[00:06:41] Inflation for Business Owners
[00:08:52] Tax Compliance
[00:14:24] Financial Discussions for Partners
[00:16:46] Business Ethics
[00:18:36] Leadership in Business
[00:20:49] Enjoy Life
[00:22:05] Decisions Have Consequences
[00:23:04] Recommended Books
[00:25:36] A Force for Good

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Remember: The actions you take (or do not take) today set you up for six months from now. Make sure you do something today that pushes you toward that next level of you.

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Music by Tom Sherlock

Now, go be INTENTIONAL.

Welcome to another episode of The LeaveBetter Podcast  where I interview high performers and business owners to glean from their wisdom and practical routines, habits, and mindsets— that you can apply to your own life.

In episode 15, we are pleased to have Angella Johnson - a business coach for soulful entrepreneurs.

Angella and I talk about how to stay true to yourself as a business owner and how following your intuition can benefit you and your business in the long run. Enjoy!

Angella Johnson - website
Angella Johnson - Instagram

The transcript of this episode.

[00:00:36] Philosophy of Business
[00:02:50] Marketing Shift
[00:04:02] Don't Lose Yourself in the Process
[00:8:02] Intuition in Business
[00:12:21] Connect to the True Intuition
[00:16:43] Coaching Business Owners
[00:19:57] Giving Space
[00:24:21] The Perspective of Joy
[00:25:28] Beliefs of a Leader
[00:29:38] Try it For Yourself
[00:34:30] Find Your End Game

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Remember: The actions you take (or do not take) today set you up for six months from now. Make sure you do something today that pushes you toward that next level of you.

Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, and Google Podcasts, or wherever podcasts are found.

Music by Tom Sherlock

Now, go be INTENTIONAL.

Welcome to another episode of The LeaveBetter Podcast  where I interview high performers and business owners to glean from their wisdom and practical routines, habits, and mindsets— that you can apply to your own life.

In episode 14, we are pleased to have Paul Attaway - an entrepreneur and writer from South Carolina.

Paul and I talk about what it is like owning a business and navigating the different relationships that are connected in business. Enjoy!

Paul Attaway.com
Find Paul's Books

The transcript of this episode.

[00:00:10] Intro Paul

[00:01:03] Becoming an Attorney

[00:06:09] First Time in Business

[00:09:49] Navigating Business Partnerships

[00:14:43] Family Business

[00:16:55] Self-Sabotage in Mindset and Behavior

[00:18:21] Becoming an Author

[00:22:33] Using Books to Escape

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Music by Tom Sherlock

Now, go be INTENTIONAL.

Welcome to another episode of The LeaveBetter Podcast  where I interview high performers and business owners to glean from their wisdom and practical routines, habits, and mindsets— that you can apply to your own life.

In episode 13, we are pleased to have Tina Greenbaum - an Optimal Performance Specialist and Sports Psychology Consultant.

Tina and I talk about the effort that goes into seeing a transformation in our lives and the change in mindset and behavior that it requires. Enjoy!

Mastery Under Pressure Book
Mastery Under Pressure - Instagram

The transcript of this episode.

[00:00:50] Intro Tina

[00:04:07] Mindset Shift

[00:05:40] Sports Psychology

[00:07:57] Truth is Truth

[00:12:07] Take Time to Pause

[00:16:55] Self-Sabotage in Mindset and Behavior

[00:18:52] Blind Spots

[00:19:34] The Three I's

[00:22:48] It Takes Effort

[00:24:18] Starting and Owning a Business

[00:29:46] How to Find Tina

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Music by Tom Sherlock

Now, go be INTENTIONAL.

Welcome to another episode of The LeaveBetter Podcast  where I interview high performers and business owners to glean from their wisdom and practical routines, habits, and mindsets— that you can apply to your own life.

In episode 12, we are pleased to have Jason Merchey - a philosophical thinker, social critic, author / essayist / blogger, and a student of the tradition of arts and letters.

Jason and I talk about how our values shape how we speak, how we act, and who we are as an individual. There is some valuable wisdom in choosing values that you can live with and be dedicated to. Think about your own values and the actions you take to live by those values. Enjoy!

Jason's Books
Values of the Wise
Wisdom: From Philosophy to Neuroscience
Jason Merchey - LinkedIn

The transcript of this episode.

[00:01:14] Intro Jason

[00:02:37] Wisdom vs Foolish

[00:06:03] Values Among Leaders

[00:09:17] Values of the Wise

[00:11:59] Deathbed Values

[00:14:18] Complexity of Wisdom

[00:20:24] Restorative Justice

[00:24:51] Self-Sabotage and Value Systems

[00:28:12] Values Inventory

[00:31:56] Books

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Remember: The actions you take (or do not take) today set you up for six months from now. Make sure you do something today that pushes you toward that next level of you.

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Music by Tom Sherlock

Now, go be INTENTIONAL.

Welcome to another episode of The LeaveBetter Podcast  where I interview high performers and business owners to glean from their wisdom and practical routines, habits, and mindsets— that you can apply to your own life.

In episode 11, we are pleased to have Clarissa Burt—a strong advocate for women and the Founder and CEO of In the Limelight Media.

Clarissa and I talk about her amazing accomplishments ranging from being a participant on the hit show Survivor, advocating for the position of women in society, and the importance of nurturing your self-esteem.  Enjoy!

clarissaburt.com
Clarissa Burt - Instagram
The Self-Esteem Regime


The transcript of this episode.

[00:00:56] Intro Clarissa
[00:00:55] Advocate for Women
[00:04:34] Self-Esteem for All Genders
[00:08:10] Recognizing Toxicity in Real Time
[00:11:22] A Blueprint for Self-Esteem
[00:15:12] Survivor
[00:18:20] Self-Sabotage and Procrastination
[00:23:54] Take Time for Self-Care

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Music by Tom Sherlock

Now, go be INTENTIONAL.