Now to Next with Nick Nanton

On the latest episode of Now to Next, join host Nick Nanton as he sits down with special guest Joey Coleman, Wall Street Journal Best-Selling Author, renowned speaker, and expert in customer and employee retention.

In a rapidly changing business landscape, employee retention has become a critical challenge for companies of all sizes. High turnover rates not only hinder productivity but also incur significant costs in recruiting and training new talent. However, Joey Coleman has cracked the code to keep employees loyal, engaged, and committed to their organization like never before.

Drawing from his extensive research and experience working with top-tier companies, Joey Coleman will reveal the three crucial stages that define an employee's journey and how businesses can leverage these stages to build lasting relationships with their team members.

This episode is packed with beneficial information for you and your business! Enjoy!

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0:06 - Introduction and overview on the topic of the episode

1:04 - The focus on Joey's latest book "Never Lose an Employee Again"

2:03 - Where the idea of "Never Lose an Employee Again" came from

6:46 - Transparency is paramount

9:25 - The behavior of employers is to blame for negative employer-employee relationships

12:50 - How Nick reevaluated vacation time for his own company to help employees

18:10 - Put the right people around you and you can accomplish anything

20:15 - The most successful employers moving forward need these two things

27:02 - Employee engagement and team building in the virtual world

31:27 - How to get in touch with Joey Coleman and get a copy of "Never Lose an Employee Again"

32:30 - Closing remarks

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It's time to SLAY your future negotiations!

On the latest episode of Now to Next, we welcome Rebecca Zung, Attorney and Negotiation Expert, for a deep dive into her world and the complexities alongside it. Rebecca has become an expert on dealing with, and negotiating with, narcissistic people. She's created a very successful YouTube channel and provides guidance on navigating these complex relationships in our lives.

In today's episode, we dive into her story and what led her down this unique road!

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0:06 - Introduction and overview on our guest

0:30 - Who is Rebecca Zung?

1:10 - Dealing with narcissism throughout her life

4:15 - Loving Vs. Virginia

6:50 - Being bullied as a child near Washington, DC

9:40 - Recognizing someone as a narcissist

12:06 - Narcissists target people who hold value

14:45 - Traits of a covert narcissist

17:22 - "Welcome to Hell!"

21:18 - You're not going to remain friends with these people

21:58 - What does S.L.A.Y. mean?

24:00 - How to create or recognize leverage

27:13 - Begin to anticipate their actions and words

29:30 - Know you are going to win before you show up

31:48 - Empathy is so important

35:50 - What is "love bombing?"

39:00 - How to connect with Rebecca Zung online

39:30 - Closing remarks

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Welcome back to Now to Next!

On the latest installment, we welcome Mark Schaefer, Author and Marketing Strategist, for a conversation surrounding one of the last great marketing concepts in today’s day and age. We're exploring the power of 'community' and why it's become such a powerful marketing tool for businesses and entrepreneurs.

We're also diving into Mark's new book "Belonging to the Brand: Why Community is the Last Great Marketing Strategy!"

This is an episode you won't want to miss, so click that play button now!

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0:30 - Mark's new book launching January 9th

0:58 - Mark's background and bio

1:40 - What is branding?

3:20 - A defining moment in Mark's life

8:00 - The major factors within community these days

9:58 - The granular data that Spotify can collect

14:00 - Sharing with others or your community can help you process challenges and trauma

17:30 - The connection Mark aims to establish with his readers

18:52 - Why community is the last great marketing strategy

24:31 - The art and science behind community

27:27 - "Status is magnetism"

29:00 - The power of listening to your community

35:00 - It's okay to start at square one with a new community

37:00 - How community works so well with non-profits

41:00 - When you can get Mark's new book

42:00 - The future of communities and marketing

43:56 - Closing remarks

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Welcome back to Now to Next!

On the latest installment of the show, we're excited to be joined by Chad Willardson, Author and Founder of Pacific Capital, for a deep dive into his latest book "Smart Not Spoiled," as well as the valuable financial skills we should be teaching our children.

If you're a parent and you're wondering how these financial conversations will play out with your young (or future) children, look no further!

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0:06 - Welcome to the show and introduction on Chad Willardson

2:20 - Chad's upbringing and early perception of money

6:22 - Jack Canfield's flying analogy

7:40 - "Once I hit a certain number, everything will be fine"

8:50 - Spreading wealth and money decisions across multiple children

12:47 - Where to begin your financial discussions with your children

15:26 - "Borrow wisely"

17:49 - A portion of every paycheck should be saved and invested for your future

22:03 - Find a wealth strategy that helps you sleep better at night

27:36 - Expect your children to screw up financially a few times

33:00 - Chad's experience with an NBA player and his 7-figure rookie deal

37:10 - "Protect who and what you care about"

41:42 - "I can't until..."

44:25 - You don't invest unless you have a faith in a brighter future

46:20 - Closing remarks

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Welcome back to Now to Next!

We're thrilled to be joined by Alex Epstein, Philosopher and Energy Expert, for a deep dive into the pressing issues surrounding energy and environmental progress. We'll also explore some of the key themes Alex is sharing within his new book "Fossil Future."

Sit back, relax, and enjoy another thought-provoking conversation!

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0:20 - Introduction and overview on the guest of the day

2:30 - How Alex got introduced into energy policy

5:00 - If you're talking about getting rid of something, you need to look at its benefits first

6:15 - The three basic worries with fossil fuels

8:50 - Alex's viewpoints on climate change

10:30 - How fossil fuels help alleviate drought

12:50 - Why this issue seems to be so political

15:50 - How Alex manages the positive and negative feedback on his viewpoints

19:41 - It's hard for people to find a middle ground on this issue

23:08 - Addressing the other forms of energy out there

29:45 - Example of using wind power to power hospitals

32:30 - EnergyTalkingPoints.com

38:00 - How well Alex's team vets their information, data and facts

43:47 - How the naysayers have impacted Alex personally

48:00 - You have to love what you're doing for the negative feedback to not matter

51:00 - What's on the horizon for Alex

53:50 - Closing remarks

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What would you be able to achieve if you weren't afraid of being laughed at? Well, welcome back to Now to Next!

On our latest installment of the show, we're pleased to welcome Steve Sims, Founder & CEO of Bluefish, for a great discussion on Steve's new book "Go For Stupid"and the art of achieving ridiculous goals in your life.

As Steve puts, in this age of "gotcha" culture, it's important that we push through the negativity to achieve what matters most to us!

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0:20 - Introduction and catching up with Steve

4:45 - Learning more about Steve's upcoming book "Go For Stupid"

7:14 - The network effect of meeting people at high levels

11:54 - You need to take the risks and bank on yourself

20:34 - The process of goal planning and goal setting

27:00 - Social awareness and the art of asking versus demanding

34:24 - Rejection hurts, but don't let it kill your goals

42:05 - The value within Steve's new book "Go For Stupid"

42:27 - The story around "Kenneth the Bartender"

47:00 - Closing remarks

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On the latest installment of Now to Next, we're so excited to welcome Remi Adeleke back to the show for another great conversation! Remi, a former Navy SEAL, author, and filmmaker, has just released his latest movie entitled "The Unexpected."

The film captures the horrific reality of organ harvesting and means to bring awareness to this global issue.

Join us for an enlightening conversation on this issue and some key takeaways on such a controversial topic.

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0:25 - Introduction and overview on Remi

1:45 - Remi's appearance on Michael Bay's film "Ambulance"

2:50 - How Remi chose the topic of his movie The Unexpected

6:29 - The horrific reality of human trafficking

9:05 - Human trafficking is happening right here in our country

10:20 - Best way to support Remi and see his new movie The Unexpected

11:24 - What is organ harvesting?

17:50 - Organ harvesting happens in the most vulnerable places worldwide

22:13 - The demand for organs is through the roof

25:45 - What Remi learned about himself and this topic while making the movie

30:00 - Directing scripted material and the challenges associated with that

31:45 - "You have to rely on others and their abilities to make something special"

34:58 - Where to learn more about Remi's fascinating life story

36:18 - Bringing awareness to this massive issue

39:13 - Closing remarks

• Remi's New Movie: The Unexpected

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On the latest installment of Now to Next, we welcome entrepreneur and the founder and chairman of Ferrazzi Greenlight, Keith Ferrazzi, to the show to discuss competing in the new world of work.

Listen as Keith provides an overview on his latest book, ‘Competing in the New World of Work: How Radical Adaptability Separates the Best from the Rest,’ which is based on 2,000 interviews he and his team conducted with leaders throughout the pandemic.

The book provides a guideline for how we can all capitalize on what we’ve learned over the past two years to stay competitive in the workplace of the future.

There's a lot of great information packed into this episode that is bound to leave you with some considerations for your own business. So sit back, relax, and enjoy the discussion!

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0:43 - Introduction and background information on Keith Ferrazzi

2:41 - Adaptability and how unique of a skill it is

10:15 - Building culture with virtual teams

21:40 - Best practices for team communication

23:47 - 80% of the US Prison Population came from foster care

25:14 - Keith's work with foster care

27:17 - How you can learn more from Keith

• Keith's New Book!

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In the lates installment of Now to Next, we welcome James Lawrence, nicknamed The Iron Cowboy, who is perhaps best known for completing 50 Ironman-distance triathlons in 50 days in all 50 states.

This feat earned him a world record for the number of consecutive long course triathlons completed, but he still wondered if he had truly found his mental and physical limits. In 2021, after the pandemic halted his regular speaking gigs, James took on his biggest challenge yet: Conquer 100, in which he raced an Ironman-distance triathlon for 100 consecutive days, from March 1, 2021 – June 8, 2021.

We're so excited to have James onto the show to share his journey with us and how ordinary people can redefine impossible ever day and achieve extraordinary things.

0:40 - Introduction and background information on James Lawrence

2:36 - Defining what a triathlon is

12:42 - Distance running and the mental challenges we build up around it

22:38 - James' relationship with pain

28:59 - Criticism James received throughout his work to achieve his world record

37:45 - 100 triathlons in 100 days

43:08 - Sustaining injuries after the first few days and triathlons

47:20 - Going out and doing 101 triathlons instead of the original goal of 100

53:00 - Closing remarks

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Welcome back to the latest installment of Now to Next with Nick Nanton! In this episode, Nick sits down with John Rivers, Founder of 4 Rivers Smokehouse and the CEO of 4 Roots, an urban farm and agricultural education and food-distribution center, to discuss John's extraordinary work in the agriculture space.

John’s path to running the most successful barbecue chain in Florida is far from conventional. He is not a classically trained chef or graduate of culinary school, but rather spent 20 years in the healthcare industry, retiring as president of a billion-dollar company in order to pursue his lifelong dream of owning a restaurant.

4 Rivers Smokehouse began in 2004 as a ‘barbecue ministry’ after John hosted a cookout to support a local family whose daughter was battling cancer. John spent the next several years smoking brisket out of his garage before opening his first restaurant in Orlando in 2009.

Today, 4R Restaurant Group has 22 locations in Florida, 4 Rivers has been voted “Best BBQ in the South” by Southern Living Magazine, and John has been named a finalist for the EY Entrepreneur of the Year Award two times.

Through all the growth and success, John’s “barbecue ministry” remains at the heart of his company’s mission to lift up those in need and to support the local community.

• 0:17 - Show introduction and overview on John Rivers
• 2:42 - John being named President and what this did for him
• 5:43 - "You have to let go of something good to grab something great"
• 11:22 - The proper tool when it comes to smoking briskets
• 12:15 - John feeds 450 people and decides to quit his job
• 22:49 - How hard it was to open his second restaurant
• 24:41 - John's observations on the food supply business
• 31:00 - Starting 4 Roots and what it accomplishes
• 35:12 - Where people can learn more about 4 Roots and getting involved
• 36:03 - Closing remarks

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