Leaving the Front Line

Brian Livingston introduces Doug Betts, who shares his background and career decisions, including the impact of the lockdown on his professional life. They discuss remote work trends and evolving company policies, with Brian sharing his own remote work experience. Doug clarifies the role and common misconceptions about HR, highlighting frequent mistakes and the need for culture change. The conversation compares remote and on-site productivity, offering business process improvement tips. Doug provides insights into global remote work trends and shares his contact information. The episode also covers HR audits and consultations, concluding with closing remarks.

(0:00) Introduction and Doug Betts' Background

(1:40) Career Decisions and Lockdown Impact

(3:04) Remote Work Trends and Company Policies

(6:28) Brian's Personal Remote Work Experience

(9:21) The Role and Misconceptions of HR

(14:15) HR Common Mistakes and Culture Change

(18:35) Remote vs. On-site Productivity

(20:16) Business Process Improvement Tips

(22:57) Global Remote Work Insights

(23:33) Doug Betts' Contact Information and Online Presence

(24:54) HR Audits and Consultations

(25:33) Closing Remarks

Brian Livingston introduces Tony Redondo, who shares his background and the inception of Cosmos Currency Exchange. Tony provides insights into the currency market and explains the detailed process of currency exchange. The discussion covers how global events impact currency exchange rates and emphasizes the importance of staying informed on market trends. Tony offers contact information and discusses strategies for business growth. The episode concludes with final thoughts and closing remarks.

(0:00) Introduction and Tony Redondo's Background

(2:21) Cosmos Currency Exchange and the Currency Market

(7:32) Detailed Currency Exchange Process

(15:07) Impact of Global Events on Currency Exchange

(20:10) Staying Informed on Market Trends

(22:07) Contact Information and Business Growth Strategies

(25:00) Conclusion and Closing Remarks

Brian Livingston introduces Twila Magee, who shares her journey of pivoting to start Nola's Finest Pets in New Orleans. Twila recounts her decision to launch the business and a memorable personal boarding story. The discussion contrasts in-home pet care with traditional boarding facilities, emphasizing the importance of communication and trust-building between pet parents and sitters. Twila addresses handling diverse pet needs and explores the topic of homemade pet treats. She highlights common mistakes and stresses the importance of pet nutrition. The conversation wraps up with insights on evolving the pet owner mindset and how to contact Twila Magee, concluding with closing remarks and acknowledgments.

(0:00) Introduction and Twila Magee's pivot to Nola's Finest Pets

(2:31) Twila Magee's decision to start her business in New Orleans and personal boarding story

(5:04) In-home pet care vs. boarding facilities

(10:00) Communication and trust-building with pet parents and sitters

(14:21) Handling various pet needs and homemade treat discussion

(18:38) Common mistakes and the importance of pet nutrition

(26:16) Evolving the pet owner mindset and contacting Twila Magee

(28:03) Closing remarks and acknowledgments

Brian Livingston introduces Lindsay Chastain, the founder of The Writing Detective. Lindsay shares her background and the challenges faced in the newspaper industry, leading to the creation of her business. They explore the potential of true crime podcasts and the client services offered by The Writing Detective. Lindsay discusses her services for bloggers and notable PR successes. The conversation covers social media strategies, common blogger PR mistakes, branding, SEO, and effective media strategies. Lindsay explains how she tailors her approach for different business sizes and details her website services. The episode concludes with final business tips, contact information, and closing remarks.

(0:00) Introduction and guest background - Lindsey Chastain and The Writing Detective

(2:05) Newspaper industry challenges and The Writing Detective's origin

(5:32) True crime podcast potential and client services

(8:10) Services for bloggers and Lindsey's PR wins

(11:31) Social media strategies and blogger PR mistakes

(15:17) Branding, SEO, and media strategies

(19:54) Tailoring approach for different business sizes and website services

(23:20) Final business tips and contact information

(25:09) Closing remarks and appreciation

Brian Livingston introduces Dr. Chaz Austin, who shares his background and insights into career pivots within the gig economy. The conversation delves into the importance of personal branding and income diversification. Dr. Austin discusses effective networking strategies and staying relevant in the ever-evolving gig economy. He provides guidance on transitioning to a personal brand and common mistakes to avoid. The discussion also covers marketing tactics and the importance of continuous relationship building. Dr. Austin highlights resources and the global impact of gig economy principles, offering final advice and reflecting on the impact of COVID on work trends. The episode concludes with closing remarks.

(0:00) Introduction and Dr. Chaz Austin's background

(0:39) Career pivot and the gig economy

(3:12) Personal branding and income diversification

(6:37) Networking and staying relevant in the gig economy

(11:35) Transitioning to a personal brand and common mistakes

(14:10) Marketing and continuous relationship building

(19:17) Resources and global impact of gig economy principles

(21:02) Final advice and impact of COVID on work trends

(23:17) Closing remarks

Brian Livingston introduces Justin Brost, who discusses the concept of energetic fitness systems and their application in the human body's energetic system. The conversation delves into the benefits of these systems, comparing them with stem cell therapy. Justin highlights the challenges faced in commercialization efforts, detailing products, pricing, and insurance coverage. The episode concludes with Justin providing contact information and Brian's closing remarks.

(0:00) Introduction to the episode, guest, and energetic fitness systems

(1:16) Explanation of the human body's energetic system and benefits

(5:23) Comparison with stem cell therapy and application of the system

(13:54) Challenges and commercialization efforts

(17:40) Products, pricing, and insurance coverage

(28:21) Contact information and closing remarks

Brian Livingston introduces Julie Schniers, who shares her journey of transitioning careers in midlife and the challenges she faced along the way. Julie discusses the importance of embracing risk and how relationships influenced her path. A pivotal moment with Zach Sutterfield shaped her approach to leadership communication, balancing the head and the heart. The conversation addresses common leadership mistakes and the need to adapt communication to different contexts and individual needs. Julie also talks about balancing leadership roles at work and home. The episode concludes with information on how to connect with Julie and a teaser for the next episode.

(0:00) Introduction and Julie's career transition journey

(4:22) Overcoming midlife career change challenges

(6:20) Embracing risk and the influence of relationships

(8:18) Julie Schniers' pivotal moment with Zach Sutterfield

(13:51) Leadership communication: head vs. heart

(17:08) Addressing common leadership mistakes

(21:59) Adapting communication to context and individual needs

(24:07) Balancing leadership at work and home

(26:33) Conclusion and how to connect with Julie Schniers

(27:27) Closing remarks and future episode teaser

Brian Livingston introduces Win Charles, who shares her background and journey with a physical disability that led her to podcasting. Win discusses her books and writing process, along with her pursuit of a journalism degree and strategies for promoting her work. The conversation covers efforts to ensure book accessibility and making her podcast relatable. They brainstorm future book topics, and Win provides information on how to connect with her. The episode concludes with Brian's closing remarks and thanks to Win Charles.

(0:00) Introduction and Win Charles' background

(1:42) Win's physical disability and entry into podcasting

(4:32) Discussion on Win's books and writing process

(6:51) Win's pursuit of a journalism degree and book promotion strategies

(14:21) Ensuring book accessibility and podcast relatability

(20:08) Brainstorming future book topics with Win Charles

(23:37) How to connect with Win Charles

(27:17) Closing remarks and thanks to Win Charles

Brian Livingston introduces Jackie Roby, who shares her journey from a career in sales to the wellness industry. Jackie discusses the shift from a service-oriented approach to a selling-focused one within the wellness sector. The conversation explores how to combat self-doubt and overachieving tendencies in clients. Jackie emphasizes the importance of embracing mindfulness, gratitude, and celebrating small wins. She also highlights the power of forgiveness and staying present. The episode concludes with Jackie's final tip and contact information, followed by a special offer for listeners from the episode's sponsor.

(0:00) Introduction and Jackie Roby's journey from sales to wellness

(6:06) Service vs. Selling: New approach in wellness industry

(7:17) Combating self-doubt and overachieving in clients

(12:17) Embracing mindfulness, gratitude, and small wins

(20:32) The power of forgiveness and staying present

(23:05) Jackie's final tip and contact information

(24:07) Sponsor: Special offer for listeners

Brian Livingston introduces Jeevan Matharu, who shares his background and the turning point that led to self-realization and goal setting. Jeevan discusses his transition to becoming an author and the key skills necessary for success. The conversation explores the power of questions and effective goal-setting strategies. Jeevan elaborates on his book, its format, accessibility, and purpose. They also touch on self-assessment and characteristics to look for in a partner. The episode features Jeevan's initiative "A Question Today" and provides contact information. Brian concludes with closing remarks.

(0:00) Introduction and Jeevan Matharu's Background

(2:04) Turning Point, Self-Realization, and Goal Setting

(5:02) Transition to Authorship and Key Skills for Success

(7:46) The Power of Questions and Goal Setting Strategies

(12:01) Jeevan's Book: Format, Accessibility, and Purpose

(19:31) Self-Assessment and Partner Characteristics

(25:35) Showcasing "A Question Today" and Contact Information

(27:00) Closing Remarks by Brian Livingston