In this episode Rodric talks about a telling encounter after a speaking engagement, and addresses the blunt question he was asked, which was… “How do I stop working for a**holes who don’t want to pay me?!”

As always in business, the solution starts with you. Rodric goes into some of the telltale symptoms and causes you should look for - and then drops some solutions that can help you put an end to this issue once and for all.

So if you’re struggling with a**holes who don’t want to pay you - this episode’s for you!

What You Will Learn In This Episode:

• How to identify red flags in potential clients as soon as possible.
• Strategies and processes you can put in place to protect you from bad clients AND your own bad decisions.
• Why referrals aren’t enough on their own.
• Why a good marketing plan is an essential part of filtering out bad clients.
• The simple free tool that can help manage your client relationships better.

“I am 50 percent of the problem in anything that is lacking in my business. So find a mentor, find a coach, find somebody who has no skin in the game…someone you can talk to about these things."

Rodric Lenhart

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Ready to transform your business and your life while making a difference? Grab your copy of *Million Dollar Flip Flops*—the ultimate guide to creating a life and business that feels just as good as it looks. And here’s the best part: 100% of the proceeds go directly to our foundation, Send a Student Leader Abroad, with a goal of sending 1,000,000 deserving kids on life-changing trips around the world.

As a thank you for your support, we’re offering exclusive bonuses available only for our podcast listeners. These bonuses are packed with extra tools and resources to help you implement the principles from the book faster and more effectively.

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain invaluable insights, impact a young leader’s life, and be a part of something bigger.

Click the link, order your copy, and claim your listener-only bonuses today!

Together, let’s change lives—one trip at a time.

www.MillionDollarFlipFlops.com/book

**P.S.** Every book you buy gets us one step closer to sending 1,000,000 kids on life-changing adventures. Let’s make it happen!

In this episode of The Million Dollar Flip Flops Podcast, Rodric speaks to entrepreneur, recording artist and friend Gregers Mogstad. Gregers talks about his journey from artist to entrepreneur - to now integrating both roles into his life. Together they explore how musicians and artists can learn the skills needed to build a personal brand, a business - and a life - that sustains you over the long term.

What You Will Learn In This Episode:

• How creativity and ‘inspiration’ can flourish within a structured daily approach.
• Why passion and creativity are essential to building a life that doesn’t leave you burned out.
• How following your passion must be backed up by building the tools and the team you need to succeed.

Quotes:

“A lot of songwriters…set limits for themselves…’I'm just a creative. I don't know anything about business.’ So they put themselves into a box. You don't need to stay in that box. You can be creative…and still run it like a business.”

Gregers Mogstad

Guest links:

Gregers’ website

Gregers’ Insta

Resources:

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Ready to transform your business and your life while making a difference? Grab your copy of *Million Dollar Flip Flops*—the ultimate guide to creating a life and business that feels just as good as it looks. And here’s the best part: 100% of the proceeds go directly to our foundation, Send a Student Leader Abroad, with a goal of sending 1,000,000 deserving kids on life-changing trips around the world.

As a thank you for your support, we’re offering exclusive bonuses available only for our podcast listeners. These bonuses are packed with extra tools and resources to help you implement the principles from the book faster and more effectively.

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain invaluable insights, impact a young leader’s life, and be a part of something bigger.

Click the link, order your copy, and claim your listener-only bonuses today!

Together, let’s change lives—one trip at a time.

www.MillionDollarFlipFlops.com/book

**P.S.** Every book you buy gets us one step closer to sending 1,000,000 kids on life-changing adventures. Let’s make it happen!

In this episode, Rodric sits down with seasoned marketing expert Anne Laffin, who brings over two decades of industry experience to the table. Anne specializes in working with startups, and together she and Rodric explore the unique nature of her work in this niche, and how she balances the need for a consistent strategy with the importance of remaining nimble. Anne emphasizes the pivotal role of clarity and focus in crafting effective marketing strategies, urging founders to not wear too many hats and to seek professional guidance when needed. Join Rodric and Anne for some invaluable insights into navigating the turbulent but exciting waters of startup marketing!

What You Will Learn In This Episode:

• The biggest mistake startups and founders make in marketing.
• The importance of clear and consistent messaging.
• How shorter term marketing plans can help startups stay focused and nimble.
• The value of vulnerability and connection in creating better client interactions.

Quotes:

"It's not just about the features we have. It's about how we're ultimately solving a problem for our customers.”

• Anne Laffin

Guest links:

Fin Marketing Management

Anne’s LinkedIn

Resources:

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Ready to transform your business and your life while making a difference? Grab your copy of *Million Dollar Flip Flops*—the ultimate guide to creating a life and business that feels just as good as it looks. And here’s the best part: 100% of the proceeds go directly to our foundation, Send a Student Leader Abroad, with a goal of sending 1,000,000 deserving kids on life-changing trips around the world.

As a thank you for your support, we’re offering exclusive bonuses available only for our podcast listeners. These bonuses are packed with extra tools and resources to help you implement the principles from the book faster and more effectively.

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain invaluable insights, impact a young leader’s life, and be a part of something bigger.

Click the link, order your copy, and claim your listener-only bonuses today!

Together, let’s change lives—one trip at a time.

www.MillionDollarFlipFlops.com/book

**P.S.** Every book you buy gets us one step closer to sending 1,000,000 kids on life-changing adventures. Let’s make it happen!

In this episode Rodric sits down with long time friend, custom home builder and co-founder of Bannister Homes, Ken Smith. Together with his family, Ken has built new homes and transformed existing ones in many of Charlotte’s established neighborhoods. Ken and Rodric talk about the challenges and rewards of building a family business, the importance of holding true to your values and the power of total commitment -  whether that’s to your customers, your business, your family - or yourself.

What You Will Learn In This Episode:

• How personal fulfillment stems from following your passion and making aligned decisions that aren’t just motivated by your bottom line.
• Working with family relies on transparency, mutual respect, and a collective commitment to each other and the business.
• How acting with integrity towards customers, partners, and yourself is the cornerstone of lasting and meaningful success

Quotes:

It’s tempting to do things for maximum profit but…if you do what you say you're going to do, even if it's not profitable in the short term, success will follow.” 

- Ken Smith

Guest links:

Bannister Homes

Facebook

Resources:

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Ready to transform your business and your life while making a difference? Grab your copy of *Million Dollar Flip Flops*—the ultimate guide to creating a life and business that feels just as good as it looks. And here’s the best part: 100% of the proceeds go directly to our foundation, Send a Student Leader Abroad, with a goal of sending 1,000,000 deserving kids on life-changing trips around the world.

As a thank you for your support, we’re offering exclusive bonuses available only for our podcast listeners. These bonuses are packed with extra tools and resources to help you implement the principles from the book faster and more effectively.

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain invaluable insights, impact a young leader’s life, and be a part of something bigger.

Click the link, order your copy, and claim your listener-only bonuses today!

Together, let’s change lives—one trip at a time.

www.MillionDollarFlipFlops.com/book

**P.S.** Every book you buy gets us one step closer to sending 1,000,000 kids on life-changing adventures. Let’s make it happen!

In this episode Rodric sits down with Sabine Kvenburg, a communication and confidence coach who helps entrepreneurs and small business owners become better communicators so they can connect with their ideal audience, convey their message more effectively, and turn prospects into paying clients.  

Together they discuss Sabine’s journey from acting and directing to public speaking and coaching, and talk about some of the practical steps you can take to improve your communication and presentation skills.

What You Will Learn In This Episode:

• How developing an authentic speaking style will attract the right clients.
• The importance of investing in personal growth for professional success.
• The one key skill that will accelerate your success in any area.

Quotes:

"The better we can communicate our mission and message, the greater the impact we can make in the world."

Sabine Kvenberg

Guest links:

sabinekvenberg.com

speaklikeapro.net

Resources:

Million Dollar Flip Flops

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Ready to transform your business and your life while making a difference? Grab your copy of *Million Dollar Flip Flops*—the ultimate guide to creating a life and business that feels just as good as it looks. And here’s the best part: 100% of the proceeds go directly to our foundation, Send a Student Leader Abroad, with a goal of sending 1,000,000 deserving kids on life-changing trips around the world.

As a thank you for your support, we’re offering exclusive bonuses available only for our podcast listeners. These bonuses are packed with extra tools and resources to help you implement the principles from the book faster and more effectively.

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain invaluable insights, impact a young leader’s life, and be a part of something bigger.

Click the link, order your copy, and claim your listener-only bonuses today!

Together, let’s change lives—one trip at a time.

www.MillionDollarFlipFlops.com/book

**P.S.** Every book you buy gets us one step closer to sending 1,000,000 kids on life-changing adventures. Let’s make it happen!

Rodric and Nichole share their insights on navigating the delicate balance of working “with” or working  “for” your partner in business, and their 3 keys to success on that journey: setting boundaries, maintaining healthy communication and respecting each others’ working styles.

What You Will Learn In This Episode:

• Why ‘working for’ and ‘working with’ come with very different challenges.
• The importance of establishing clear boundaries.
• How to create a better partnership by understanding your partner’s working style.

Quotes:

“Some partners are just meant to be supportive. Some are meant to be collaborative.  Some are meant to roll their sleeves up and get their hands dirty…you just have to be honest about which one you are.”

- Nichole McCollum

Resources:

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Ready to transform your business and your life while making a difference? Grab your copy of *Million Dollar Flip Flops*—the ultimate guide to creating a life and business that feels just as good as it looks. And here’s the best part: 100% of the proceeds go directly to our foundation, Send a Student Leader Abroad, with a goal of sending 1,000,000 deserving kids on life-changing trips around the world.

As a thank you for your support, we’re offering exclusive bonuses available only for our podcast listeners. These bonuses are packed with extra tools and resources to help you implement the principles from the book faster and more effectively.

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain invaluable insights, impact a young leader’s life, and be a part of something bigger.

Click the link, order your copy, and claim your listener-only bonuses today!

Together, let’s change lives—one trip at a time.

www.MillionDollarFlipFlops.com/book

**P.S.** Every book you buy gets us one step closer to sending 1,000,000 kids on life-changing adventures. Let’s make it happen!

In this episode Rodric catches up with Jamie Hallman, author of ‘The Expectation Gap’ and owner of transaction company 'Consider It Closed', a thriving business that specializes in real estate transaction coordination. Together Rodric and Jamie dive into some of the phases of the entrepreneur's journey that resonate with her, discussing the challenges and personal growth they‘ve both experienced.

They explore the powerful question ‘what is enough?', discuss the impact that your environment and peer group can have, and emphasize the value of understanding one's core drives beyond mere profitability.

What You Will Learn In This Episode:

• The power of thinking as your ‘future you’.
• How being more intentional with your peer groups and environment can massively shape and shift your growth.
• The three words that drive entrepreneurs nuts.
• Jamie’s tip for checking your decision making is coming from the right place.
• Why ‘what is enough’ is a powerful question every business owner should be asking.

Quotes:

“Even if you do fail or make mistakes or take the wrong clients, it's all part of making you better and better…every mistake we have made as a company or that I have made as a leader - it's one thing that I know I will never do wrong again, and I've learned to improve it. So take it all in your stride and realize that with every mistake you're getting better.” - Jamie Hallman

Guest links:

Jamie’s LinkedIn

The Expectation Gap

Resources:

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Ready to transform your business and your life while making a difference? Grab your copy of *Million Dollar Flip Flops*—the ultimate guide to creating a life and business that feels just as good as it looks. And here’s the best part: 100% of the proceeds go directly to our foundation, Send a Student Leader Abroad, with a goal of sending 1,000,000 deserving kids on life-changing trips around the world.

As a thank you for your support, we’re offering exclusive bonuses available only for our podcast listeners. These bonuses are packed with extra tools and resources to help you implement the principles from the book faster and more effectively.

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain invaluable insights, impact a young leader’s life, and be a part of something bigger.

Click the link, order your copy, and claim your listener-only bonuses today!

Together, let’s change lives—one trip at a time.

www.MillionDollarFlipFlops.com/book

**P.S.** Every book you buy gets us one step closer to sending 1,000,000 kids on life-changing adventures. Let’s make it happen!

In this candid episode, Rodric opens up about the challenges and realities of building a new business, particularly the emotional toll it can take. He discusses the struggles of maintaining motivation and purpose while navigating the highs and lows of entrepreneurship. Rodric shares his personal experiences of burnout and the self imposed pressure to always be pushing to greater heights of success. Through excerpts from Dan Koe's book, "The Art of Focus," he explores the importance of finding clarity, balance and fulfillment through rest and focus.

What You Will Learn from This Episode:

• The emotional challenges of entrepreneurship, including feelings of isolation and self-doubt.
• The importance of niche specialization in marketing and reaching target audiences effectively.
• Strategies for overcoming self-imposed pressure and finding balance in work, focus and rest.
• The therapeutic value of open dialogue and sharing experiences with others facing similar struggles.

Quotes:

“When the individual receives the call to greatness  at the inception of a clear goal, they take it, knowing well that it will be the source of their suffering. Suffering that brings fulfillment, and when they have achieved what they've set out to do…it will inevitably lead to a lesson that teaches balance. The period of intense progress will demand contrast with a period of restful peace.”

Dan Koe, The Art of Focus

Resources:

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Ready to transform your business and your life while making a difference? Grab your copy of *Million Dollar Flip Flops*—the ultimate guide to creating a life and business that feels just as good as it looks. And here’s the best part: 100% of the proceeds go directly to our foundation, Send a Student Leader Abroad, with a goal of sending 1,000,000 deserving kids on life-changing trips around the world.

As a thank you for your support, we’re offering exclusive bonuses available only for our podcast listeners. These bonuses are packed with extra tools and resources to help you implement the principles from the book faster and more effectively.

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain invaluable insights, impact a young leader’s life, and be a part of something bigger.

Click the link, order your copy, and claim your listener-only bonuses today!

Together, let’s change lives—one trip at a time.

www.MillionDollarFlipFlops.com/book

**P.S.** Every book you buy gets us one step closer to sending 1,000,000 kids on life-changing adventures. Let’s make it happen!

In this episode, Rodric sits down with Camila Kaul. Camila is a branding expert and creativity master and ‘citizen of the world’ with a career that spans working for Google with big brands around the world, to working with coaches and entrepreneurs helping them elevate their brands. Rodric and Camila delve into the branding process, Camila gives some tips for coaches still building their brand, and explains what makes a brand ‘magnetic’. She shares her unique approach, emphasizing the importance of clarity, consistency, and creativity in crafting your own magnetic brand identity.

What You Will Learn In This Episode:

• Why branding from an early stage is essential for long-term success.
• The foundational elements that you must have in place for a memorable brand.
• How to avoid some of the common pitfalls that can hold you back as your business grows

Quotes:

“Your brand is fundamental and it's the most important thing that you can do at the beginning…because it's going to carry you forward. Why? Because the brand is what represents who you are and what you want to do in the world…It influences the way people see you, the way people think of you and the way you make people feel.”

 - Camila Kaul

Guest links:

Camila’s LinkedIn

www.justasquiggle.com

Camila’s Instagram

Resources:

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Ready to transform your business and your life while making a difference? Grab your copy of *Million Dollar Flip Flops*—the ultimate guide to creating a life and business that feels just as good as it looks. And here’s the best part: 100% of the proceeds go directly to our foundation, Send a Student Leader Abroad, with a goal of sending 1,000,000 deserving kids on life-changing trips around the world.

As a thank you for your support, we’re offering exclusive bonuses available only for our podcast listeners. These bonuses are packed with extra tools and resources to help you implement the principles from the book faster and more effectively.

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain invaluable insights, impact a young leader’s life, and be a part of something bigger.

Click the link, order your copy, and claim your listener-only bonuses today!

Together, let’s change lives—one trip at a time.

www.MillionDollarFlipFlops.com/book

**P.S.** Every book you buy gets us one step closer to sending 1,000,000 kids on life-changing adventures. Let’s make it happen!

Join hosts Rodric and Nichole as they delve into the transformative power of following your excitement in both business and life. Nichole walks us through the ‘Follow Your Excitement’ formula, revealing the five essential steps and uncovering the principles behind them. From navigating entrepreneurial decisions to fostering self-awareness and fulfillment, this episode offers invaluable insights for those seeking to find or refuel their passion.

What You Will Learn In This Episode:

• The five steps of the excitement formula to uncover your true path.
• Recognizing and embracing synchronicities in daily life and business.
• Practical strategies for aligning your passion with purpose.
• The importance of honesty and authenticity in creating positive change.

Quotes:

“There is a fork in the road. And you're either going to resist taking the new path and…find yourself in that cycle of ‘I used to love this and now I don't’…but if you find the courage to take the other path, lo and behold - there is your excitement again.” 

- Nichole McCollum

Resources:

Million Dollar Flip Flops

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Ready to transform your business and your life while making a difference? Grab your copy of *Million Dollar Flip Flops*—the ultimate guide to creating a life and business that feels just as good as it looks. And here’s the best part: 100% of the proceeds go directly to our foundation, Send a Student Leader Abroad, with a goal of sending 1,000,000 deserving kids on life-changing trips around the world.

As a thank you for your support, we’re offering exclusive bonuses available only for our podcast listeners. These bonuses are packed with extra tools and resources to help you implement the principles from the book faster and more effectively.

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain invaluable insights, impact a young leader’s life, and be a part of something bigger.

Click the link, order your copy, and claim your listener-only bonuses today!

Together, let’s change lives—one trip at a time.

www.MillionDollarFlipFlops.com/book

**P.S.** Every book you buy gets us one step closer to sending 1,000,000 kids on life-changing adventures. Let’s make it happen!