Open Roll with Jurgen Rudolph - the weekly podcast for the Business Artist

Jeff is the son of karate legend Rick Joslin, and grew up in martial arts from the age of 5.

Jeff, now dedicates his time to running his academy in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, Joslin’s MMA. He also currently trains future UFC stars at his school - more information can be found at: www.joslinsmma.com .

In the episode Jeff shares with us his journey since leaving the UFC through acting, coaching, and running a successful marital arts academy.

Nothing comes easy, focus on your goal. People will remember you for your successes, so it’s okay to fail. Wise words from Jeff.

Near the middle of the podcast I share my first experience walking into Joslin’s and the atmosphere there.

The last 90 minutes of his day - Jeff shares his shut down time. Balance is important. We get wrapped up in our passion and happiness is in the journey.

Jeff discusses the future of MMA. He would like to see more local shows and growth of the sport. The exciting part of fighting is the unpredictability (this podcast was recorded pre Rousey vs Holm fight).

What are the choices for group benefits? They are insurance, health spending accounts, and administrative services only.

Geoff works on the micro details of the plans. He has the experience from starting at a company that was a pioneer in the group insurance department.

“Ease of Mind” and “Tax Free Benefits” are the cornerstones of Geoff’s belief in designing his plans.

Today we see big companies becoming smaller, and smaller companies becoming more.

Marital Arts Studios, Medical Groups, clinics are growing areas. Geoff looks after all cases from 2 to 20,000 people.

Hear Geoff’s “pay it forward” story with a medical practitioner.

Geoff’s quote: “if your only tool is a hammer, then you have to make all of your clients nails”.

Therefore, have a variation of tools in your tool box to do a great job.

Dan has a passion for helping the business artist take their business to the next level and definitely thinks “outside the box” with his business coaching techniques.

Hear how previous guest Ryan Dickson got his start with public speaking through Dan’s network.

Take action, avoid scarcity and get what you want. Take yourself as the business owner out of your own way. What? Is it true? I’m the biggest obstacle in my journey as a business artist?

Go do it, eliminate your self-limiting beliefs. Powerful statements that later led to the Podcast Producer/Guru, Kim, getting running shoes. Dan has special powers with his passion for improving the journey of the business owner.

Go Beyond Collection Agency is a good resource for someone looking to collect money that is owed to them for a product or service. Greg shares with us stories of their reach. In one example they were able to collect money in India.

Take Away: In this age of technology tracking is getting easier, however, the old school quality of honour still works in most cases.

In this episode Ryan shares with us examples of his work. We learn that mobile applications revolve around tasks. The frequency of tasks and whether they are simple or complex. Ryan takes what seems like a complex topic and breaks it down so we can understand his world.

We also get into technical disruption such as uber and Air B and B.

Take Away:

After listening to this episode you will have knowledge into the world of App design.

Trevor developed into an advanced retirement specialist over many years.

On this podcast Trevor shares with us that risk is something you take in your business. Do you need it in your other investments or strategies? “Buckets” are built and filled by his “Financial SWAT Team.”

Medical professionals are a great example of a fit for Trevor’s “linkage” of investments. The individual pension plan the Teacher’s Pension Plan for the medical professional.

Education plans and the dilemma of giving too much versus not enough.

Take Away:

Generational planning and long term vision are the keys to Trevor’s success in advanced retirement planning.

Ryan is the first sponsored MMA (mixed martial artist) fighter. Ryan discusses the journey of being a fighter. His journey in the cage is similar to yours as a business artist. Ryan shares his stories from the start of his career as a fighter. Planning, research strategies, and doing it, sound familiar? We as business artists are constantly looking for that edge to further our business, Ryan talks about how similar his world is to the business world we work in.

Going forward a lesson Ryan has learned from his past is to plan future training. Time management is a key thing for his future success. Ryan uses the last 60 to 90 minutes of his day to reflect on training.

Ryan trains as if he has a fight coming up even though things can change. Similar to the business world business can come in bunches and then be uncertain for long periods.

Take Away:

Staying the course and being your best is very rewarding, when in the end you have your arm raised the rush is worth the work.

Tim is an extroverted accountant and keeps his profession interesting. Tim helps business owners keep more of what they own.

Focus Day:

Meetings with entrepreneurs, Tim is truly a people person and enjoys this part of accounting.

Business’ Biggest Asset:

You can read Tim’s blog at beancounterblog.tumblr.com It’s a blog by Tim to help you as a business owner make the right accounting decisions. Tim has the blog set up in an easy to read format.

Take Away:

Financial data in the cloud, and the ability to share data, in Tim’s opinion, is the way of the future.

Ideas for your business could be Group Coaching and Accounting.

Jurgen Rudolph chats with Phil Kriszenfeld “What’s fair is not always equal and what is equal is not always fair.” Phil is a specialist in business and partnership mediation and advising. In this episode he shares his journey to becoming a mediator/advisor. Examples of Business: Phil talks about the applications of his work and methods…

This week on Open Roll Podcast Karen discusses team building, strategic planning, effectiveness; having the right people on the bus in the right seats.

There sometimes is a leadership and an emotional vacuum out in the world. Let’s solve this leadership crisis and have a creative and engaging workplace.