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September 07, 2020How Home Life Influences Parenting & Leadership with Alain Hunkins
We all go through various experiences as we navigate life. These experiences may be good or bad, but one way or another, they can alter the course of our lives. We can choose to put them at the back of our minds, never to be touched again. But on the flip side, we can reexamine and use them to become better and competent leaders and impact other people’s lives.
In this episode, we talk to Alain Hunkins, a sought-after keynote speaker and leadership expert. Alain shares his experiences growing up and how they shaped his parenting style. These experiences also influenced how he leads.
Tune in and learn how to maximize your life experiences to be a better leader.
3 Reasons to Listen:
Learn about Alain’s parenting style and how it translates to leadership.
Discover the differences between American and European cultures from Alain’s perspective.
How does empathy impact leadership?

Resources
Cracking the Leadership Code by Alain Hunkins
Navigating Trust by Alain Hunkins
CrossFit
Two-Minute Mornings by Neil Pasricha
The Leadership Challenge by James Kouzes and Barry Posner
Episode Details

About Alain
Alain Hunkins is a faculty member of Duke Corporate Education. He is also a keynote speaker, facilitator, coach, and leadership expert. Throughout his career, Alain has specialized in designing and facilitating seminars on numerous leadership topics. These include team building, conflict management, peak performance, communication, motivation, and change.
If you want to connect with Alain, visit his website. You can also sign up for his monthly newsletter or use his online form to reach out to him.
Episode Highlights[02:22] Alain’s Elevator Pitch
Alain helps high-achieving people become high-achieving leaders.
His technique marries the science of high performance with the performing art of leadership.

[04:15] Alain’s Family Life & Their Move to Europe
Originally from America, Alain has been living with his family in Leiden, the Netherlands, since July 2018.
His wife lived in Europe for six years before they met.
They moved to Europe without initial plans on how their life is going to play out.
The catalyst in their decision to move was wanting to do it with their kids while they’re still intact as a family.
Being risk-averse, he realized that he needed to get comfortable enough with the uncertainty.

[07:17] Planning for their Transition
They had plans, but a lot of things also shifted along the way.
The work Alain ended up getting came from a place he was not expecting.

[08:52] Parenting Style & Leading Teenagers
Parenting and leadership are great mirrors of each other.
They made an agreement with their children that they will move back to the US.
Many parents put a lot of expectations on their kids. His wife decided that she will not engage in that power struggle.
Alain believes that parenting is about treating children with a baseline level of respect.
Your parenting style depends on what works for you and your family system. For Alain and his family, it is more of “enlightened authoritarianism.”

[11:16] On parenting: “It’s about treating them with a baseline level of respect—that they know they are being treated like humans who deserve respect from the earliest of ages.” - Click Here to Tweet This[15:04] Energizing Negativity in the Family
Do not major in minor things; this applies to both parenting and leadership.
Many family systems have internalized and heightened negativity. That negativity affects the way you parent your kids in the future.
Superhero myth in parenting and leadership: People see you as perfect and all-knowing.
Parents should apologize when they are wrong.

[20:30] Lessons from Moving & Traveling
When we get so hard-charging and driven, we can forget the people side of things.
Practice empathy. It is essential to put relationships and people before tasks.
For Alain, empathy is showing people that you understand them and care about how they feel.
Alain’s leadership wisdom: Knowing when to go fast and when to go slow.
We all have access to information, but not all of us translate that information into working insight.

[22:45] “Information and email might travel the speed of light, but our human relationships take time. And showing empathy means showing patience.” - Click Here to Tweet This[24:09] Cultural Differences Between North America & Europe
North American culture is all about speed and adrenaline. Hence, America has an individualistic society that causes burnout.
Meanwhile, Europeans are more relaxed than Americans because they earn a living wage enough to pay their necessities.
Europe has better universal healthcare, affordable higher education, and excellent retirement benefits.
Overall, you pay more taxes in Europe, but you also reap more benefits in the long run.

[26:05] “A bad system will beat a good person every time.” —W. Edwards Deming - Click Here to Tweet This[30:34] Alain’s Thought Process on These Cultural Differences
The Dutch culture prioritizes socialization. Meanwhile, the combination of the American strife with technology has heightened people’s anxiety.
Alain makes sure to find the boundary between work and loved ones.
At the end of your life, your relationships, memories, and legacy are what you’ll have left.
The silver lining in this pandemic is that we all have a chance to press pause on our day-to-day business.

[32:34] “At the end of your life, what are you going to have left? It’s probably going to be the relationships that you have nurtured and the memories you’ve created and the legacy that you left through the actions you’ve taken.” - Click Here to Tweet This[34:47] Steering Away from the American Culture Hamster Wheel
In Alain’s household, they have boundaries in gadget use.
He is a huge believer in building a community. He checks in with his family and connects with his social circle virtually.
Alain is also into yoga, running, and biking.
He also plans to integrate Neil Pasricha's two-minute morning practice into his routine.

[40:05] Cracking the Leadership Code
Alain grew up with his grandmother, a holocaust survivor who has PTSD.
The war was a traumatic experience for his mother and grandmother.
Part of Alain’s interest in human psychology and behavior, people, and leadership stemmed from his home life experience.
Someone who has been through trauma has to go through a process of reexamination.
His mother and grandmother were his first role models of leadership. They helped him create his primary organizational culture.

[45:34] Pivoting from the Stronghold Paradigm That Parents Create
If there exists a spark of love from your parents, that is a strong building block.
Leaders should learn to love their people for them to follow.
Leadership is a relationship; its foundation is empathy.
Love has always been there for Alain, and that helped shape who he is today.

[49:14] Translating His Experiences into Books
Growing up, Alain felt lost because everyone has this instruction manual, but he doesn't. It became his main drive in writing books.
He wants to provide other people with a practical roadmap of that instruction manual.
Leaders need to be credible.
His books offer tips and tools to bring to life the things people intuitively understand but never really packaged.

[52:53] Becoming Self-Aware
Self-awareness is the willingness to hold up the mirror to yourself.
Take an honest look at yourself and see what’s there.
Feedback from other people is also part of self-awareness. It is an accelerator for development.
Leadership is a managing perceptions business. Alain’s journey of self-awareness is to align how he sees himself with how other people see him.
It's about finding the people, support, clue, tools, and prompts that will assist you in this journey.

[57:57] Leadership as a One-on-One Relationship
Alain’s mentors are James Kouzes and Barry Posner.
There is a human desire to be seen, valued, and understood. Hence, leadership is a relationship built on connection.
An immediate one-on-one relationship lays the foundation of what a leadership relationship is like.
The two shadows around leadership are the projection shadow and formal leadership role.

[01:06:01] What Bothers Alain in the Leadership Field
Egoistic and manipulative leaders bother Alain.
Gen Y and Gen Z now make up 59% of the workforce, and they are refusing to play by the old rules and forcing change on so many levels.
The leadership he is witnessing encourages and inspires Alain to continue his work.

[01:09:34] What’s Next For Alain
Alain and his family are moving back to the United States.
He is going to continue trying to make the world better as he can.

[01:10:30] Seek, Go, Create
The word “Go” resonates with Alain because it signifies action. He believes action changes the world.
“Go” means taking steps and doing something that you did not do before.

[01:10:55] “When you go, you have now done something that you didn't do before.” - Click Here to Tweet ThisEnjoy This Podcast?
Seek Go Create is for leaders, entrepreneurs, ministers, and everyone seeking excellence, moving towards success, or creating something new.
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To growing and becoming all we are created to be,
Tim
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August 31, 2020Creative Ways to Profit from Your Passion with Chris Myles
In this day and age, we turn to social media for how-tos and tips for just about anything and everything. When we want to learn about a concept, we search it on Google. When we want to learn how to do or build something, we watch video tutorials on YouTube. We have become consumers and producers of content. But not everyone knows that we can monetize the content we put out there.
In this episode, an online entrepreneur joins us to discuss the importance of investing in yourself. We tackle Chris Myles’ transition from having a regular day job to doing online business. He also shares tips in starting your own YouTube channel and monetizing your passions.
If you want to learn how to turn your passion into an income, listen to the full episode!
Resources
Catch Me If You Can: The True Story of a Real Fake by Frank Abagnale
Blog Builder Pro
Benji’s Dad YouTube channel
Benji’s Dad blog
Blogger Evolution Podcast
Episode Details

3 Reasons to Listen:
Know more about Chris’ online income streams.
Learn how you can monetize your passions.
Discover how investing in yourself can have tremendous returns in the long run.

About Chris
Chris Myles is an online entrepreneur, blogger, and YouTuber. With currently 59,000+ subscribers, his YouTube channel focuses on blogging tips, affiliate marketing, and content creation.
To connect with Chris, you may visit his website or his YouTube channel. He is also has a podcast you can check out. If you want to build your blog, check out his course, Blog Builder Pro.
Episode Highlights[01:50] Chris’s Elevator Pitch
He is an online entrepreneur.
He derives income from various online sources, including blogging, YouTube, podcasting, and online courses.

[03:06] Benji’s Dad
Benji is Chris’s son. He’s the namesake of his entire business brand.
He has always been a serial entrepreneur. However, the businesses he started did not make enough money or were not worth the effort.
He stumbled upon online business while finding ways to replace his then-pregnant wife’s income so she could quit her job.
He started with blogging. When he made enough money from that to replace their income, he decided to quit his job.
When he was just starting, he used to do things independently. However, he decided to outsource a CPA to handle tax ramifications when his income started to come from different sources.

[07:15] Figuring Out a Way to Get Stuff Done
Chris used to run an entire IT department for a local company. The project management experience he gained from that job became helpful when he started his business.
One of the hardest things about being a “solopreneur” is coming up with your deadlines. You need to make sure you get things done.
When you do not set a date and time to finish your tasks, things are just aimless.

[10:10] From a Regular Job to Running an Online Business
Outside of running an online business, he was also a father, husband, and an employee with a 40-hour workweek.
It is vital to find your creative time. What he does is listen to podcasts, research, or watch YouTube videos.
Instead of binge-watching television shows, he now devotes time to doing something else productive.

[14:41] Navigating the Career Transition
The career transition didn’t come naturally for him because there is a science and lingo that he had to learn.
Marketing is a whole other language.
He is naturally inquisitive. He spends time doing things that can help him learn.
He draws inspiration from people’s stories and perspectives to hone his craft.
He sought information by watching YouTube videos. At first, Chris failed because he was doing outdated practices that were no longer allowed or effective. That’s when he decided to purchase a step-by-step training.

[16:43] “I looked at so many different people’s perspectives—people who failed, people who succeeded. I looked at multiple people who had succeeded and saw what they did, and molded what I did and what I liked. And after a while, things started to finally click.” - Click Here to Tweet This[19:32] Investing in Himself
The training taught Chris about website building, affiliations, product promotions, and commissions, among other things.
Chris learned how to do things correctly through his mistakes.
He spent around $600 in total on the training. It was a mental paradigm shift to spend on it because you must understand the importance of investing in yourself.
You can end up wasting your time seeking the wrong information because you don’t want to invest.

[20:29] “I didn’t necessarily learn everything. It’s just that I failed so many times that I happen to know the wrong way to do everything. So, by nature, I know the right way to do a lot of stuff.” - Click Here to Tweet This[26:20] The Return on Investment from Training
When his business took off, one of the first things Chris did was to pay off his credit card debts.
Chris used to have a negative net worth. The money he invested in training was worth it.

[29:10] Online Business Barriers
He used to struggle with the preconceived notion that nobody will spend money on his offers because he’s a black guy. He used an alias to hide this fact.
When he stopped worrying about his skin color, things started to pick up.

[33:08] The Importance of Consistency[30:16] “Look, once you start helping people get what they want, they don't care if you're purple, or green, or orange.” - Click Here to Tweet This
Chris used to not understand when people say, “You only fail if you give up.”
Showing up and being consistent will help you become successful in the field you decide to pursue.
In this line of business, it is essential to stay top of mind.

[33:34] “If you show up more times than anybody else, then you’re gonna eventually become a consistent figure in whatever niche that you decide to jump in. You just have to show up; you just have to be there.” - Click Here to Tweet This[34:58] Blogging to YouTube Journey
Dwell time or time-on-page is an essential factor in SEO to rank in Google consistently. One of the best ways to do this by having people watch videos.
Chris decided to create videos and put them on YouTube. Then, he embedded these on his blog post to get a backlink onto YouTube.
His YouTube traffic picked up faster than his blog, so he flipped his process. Chris started creating YouTube videos with the accompanying blog posts.

[39:47] Possible Revenue Streams from Online Business
Affiliate marketing is partnering with other companies to promote their product.
Sponsorships may take a while because you need to prove to your sponsor that you have enough audience.
Advertisement income takes time to build up. This will depend on how fast you can get an audience together, but it can become consistent.
Monetize with course creation.
You can do public speaking and appearances through speaker invitations on business summits.

[44:50] “Catch Me If You Can” Principle
If you are successful at something, people will pay you to teach them to be successful.
You always have an opportunity to guide complete beginners in your field.

[47:24] Tips on Starting a YouTube Channel
Create content that keeps people on YouTube.
Start putting ads as soon as you meet the thresholds of 4,000 hours and 1,000 subscribers.
Work on your SEO. Use titles that people will look for.
Put a fantastic thumbnail on your videos.
Deliver the content you promised.

[51:50] Monetizing Your Passion
You should be able to monetize 99.9% of your passions. Hence, you need to be creative.
You need to have a real audience who are interested in your content.
Choose a social network or medium to begin creating content on. Find a medium that works for you.
Listen to the full episode to learn more about Chris’s journey in monetizing his passion!

[01:00:52] What’s Next for Chris Myles
Chris Myles is launching a paid online course called Blog Builder Pro.

[01:03:40] “Sometimes it's better to just keep something out there and refine it over time versus trying to get it perfect. Because sometimes people will get stuck in the ready, in the aim, and then they never shoot. So, ready, shoot, aim. Seek, go, create. Go, go, and go.” - Click Here to Tweet ThisEnjoy This Podcast?
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Tim
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August 24, 2020How Millennials Can Find Clarity in Their Purpose with Gabrielle Bosché
The millennial generation covers those who were born between 1981 and 1996. With greater access to information, this generation grew up with a more socially conscious and idealistic mindset. However, in this fast-changing world, it can be easy to get lost in the direction we’re going. So how can finding clarity in purpose transform the way millennials live their life?
In this episode, America’s millennial expert Gabrielle Bosché joins us to let us in on the depths of millennial thinking. She also shares the generation’s struggle with discovering their purpose and applying it to their life. Finally, she talks about how the concept of fulfillment differs in each generation.
If you’re a millennial who wants to find clarity in your life’s purpose, then this episode is for you!
3 Reasons to Listen:
Learn how the millennial generation has been changing the way the world works.
What are the common misconceptions about millennials?
Discover the importance of finding clarity about your purpose in every aspect of your life.

Resources
Wall Street (1987)
5 Millennial Myths by Gabrielle Jackson
The Purpose Factor by Brian Bosché and Gabrielle Bosché
Episode Details

About Gabrielle
Gabrielle Bosché, also known as “America's Millennial Expert,” is a best-selling author, international keynote speaker, and a TEDx presenter. She is the president of Millennial Solution and the co-founder of The Purpose Company.
You can reach Gabrielle through her personal website and her and her husband’s website.
Episode Highlights[02:40] Finding Clarity
Many of us seek clarity but do not know how to find it.
Constant access to information doesn’t equate to constant access to wisdom.
Clarity gives you confidence that you’re going in the right direction.

[05:37] Struggling with Purpose & Clarity
Gabrielle believes that about 95% of the population does not know their purpose.
Around 5% have clarity about their purpose and how to use it, while 2% are currently walking in their purpose. This is rooted in our wrong definition of purpose.
There’s a difference between knowing your purpose and using it.
For the past seven years, Gabrielle and her husband have been creating a system for people to find clarity and purpose.

[08:19] Responding to the Current World Situation
Gabrielle and her husband knew that going into lockdown was going to be either a gift or a crisis. They realized that how they react to it would be entirely up to them.
The pandemic has reset people's priorities and showed them what is important to them.

[11:47] The Millennial Solution
She started the company to help organizations understand the next generation.
Every brand and team they work with wants to know what’s wrong with millennials.
As they worked with these organizations, they realized it wasn’t a millennial issue; it was a ‘significance’ issue.
The overarching theme all goes back to purpose.

[14:25] Significance as a Key Value for Millennials
Millennials have been told at a young age that they can be anything they want to be.
They were encouraged by optimistic parents to find fulfilling careers, which influenced how they entered the workforce.
Meanwhile, the older generation’s perspective is that you don't deserve to feel fulfilled until you're middle-aged or until you've ‘earned’ it.
For older generations, there’s a distinct difference between fulfillment in work and fulfillment in personal life.

[18:27] How Formative Events Shaped the Millennial Mindset
The formative event for millennials used to be 9/11. Then, it became the rise of technology.
The economic recession of the late 2000s to early 2010s completely reset millennials’ expectations of roles in the marketplace.
Older generations often criticize millennials for having a ‘quarter-life crisis.’
Millennials aren’t as dependent upon their employer to ensure they can maintain their lifestyle.

“We have constant access to information, but that doesn't mean we have constant access to wisdom.” - Click Here to Tweet This[22:45] Money-Related Paradigms
Millennials have helped lead the charge in the thought processes related to money.
Ten years ago, companies were selling things in a transactional type of way. Now, companies have a more transformational role for their employees and consumer market.
Generations either replicate or rebel against those who raised them.
Millennials are rebelling against the materialism of their parents; they care more about access than ownership.

[28:39] Myths About the Millennial Generation
“Millennials are lazy.” — Gabrielle says people who seem lazy do not lack motivation. They do, however, lack direction. The key to transforming this is knowing their purpose.
“Millennials feel entitled.” — Millennials’ “entitlement” is misdirected ambition. They have incredible self-confidence and want to be taken seriously.
Respect, for older generations, entails distance. For millennials, it entails closeness.
“Millennials are spoiled.” — Millennials are seen as spoiled because they were raised by parents so lovingly. However, now that they have their own responsibilities, it is a challenge to step up and “adult.”

“You see that generations either replicate or rebel against those that raised them.” - Click Here to Tweet This[33:43] Generational Curiosity
It’s about being curious and asking questions. Someone is no longer empathetic toward someone when they jump straight to being critical.
Older generations didn’t have the platform that millennials have to discuss things considered as taboo.
Generations mirror what’s been modeled for them.
Leadership is about taking the time to get to know the people you’re influencing and taking that responsibility seriously.

“We're a different generation raised with different priorities and a different economy and a different world. And just because it's different doesn't mean it's bad.” - Click Here to Tweet This[39:00] What Millennials & Older Generations Can Learn from Each Other
Millennials can learn grit from older generations.
Gabrielle calls millennials’ low commitment threshold the “Tinderbox.”
The older generation can emulate the open-mindedness of millennials.
Mental agility means being able to jump into a space where you ask questions and challenge your belief structures.

[41:57] The Purpose Factor
The book has endorsements from The Rock, Tony Dungy, Tim Tebow, and Brian Tracy.
We’ve moved to the idea of purpose economy, where it’s all about finding purpose and using it.
The book aims to help you discover your exact purpose and apply it to every aspect of your life.
Listen to the full episode to learn how the book came to be!

[50:48] The Ideal Client for The Purpose Company
The company helps achievers who feel stuck and are looking for clarity about their purpose.
Their system helps not only the employers but also the employees find their purpose and apply it to their jobs.
They have helped companies have a complete culture shift.

[53:00] Hoping for More
One, you have to be uncomfortable with your current situation. Two, you have to be hungry and know that you want more.
Hope is like an opioid; we are so addicted to it.
We hope for things without realizing we are responsible and capable of doing things ourselves.
Purpose is what you have inside of you to help other people.
Fulfillment is a result of using what you have to help others.

[58:34] Purpose vs. Passion
Passion is a barely controllable emotion. You cannot create an entire life only around the things you enjoy because enjoyment is fleeting.
Pull passion is something you want to solve and you're willing to sacrifice for.
The oxygen mask principle states you have to help yourself first before you help someone else.
We live in a society where people wear tiredness as a badge of honor. However, helping people should energize you.

“Many people assume that finding your purpose means that you have to change everything completely. You have to move across the country; you have to change your hair, change your relationships, change your job. But that's not true—purpose is vocation-agnostic.” - Click Here to Tweet This[01:03:22] Finding Your Purpose
Purpose is vocation-agnostic
You will never feel fulfilled if you’re living in the shadow of comparison
Your origin story is what you've overcome in your formative years.

“Living someone else's purpose is like wearing someone else's shoes. It might look cute for a while, but eventually it's gonna start to smell.” - Click Here to Tweet ThisEnjoy This Podcast?
Seek Go Create is for leaders, entrepreneurs, ministers, and everyone seeking excellence, moving towards success, or creating something new.
If this episode taught you more about how God makes an empowering, positive change in your life, don't hesitate! Feel free to subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.
Love to give us 5 stars? If you do, we'd love a review from you. By doing this, you can help us reach more people who want to rest and spend time with God.
Do you want to help more people realize the importance of discovering their purpose? A simple way is to share this episode or what you've learned today on social media.
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To growing and becoming all we are created to be,
Tim
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Stop Reacting, Start Leading: Free 30-Minute Coaching Call
Are you leading with strategy or just reacting to the daily chaos? If you're feeling stuck, constantly putting out fires, and struggling to focus on the big picture, it’s time to take control. I’m offering a FREE 30-minute coaching call to help you shift from reactive to proactive leadership with clear, actionable strategies. Whether you’re facing new challenges or just need a reset, this call will give you clarity and direction. Book your free coaching call now by clicking the link in the show notes or visiting TimWinders.com/coaching.
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August 17, 2020Cultivating Your Passion Through Entrepreneurship with Nicholas Hinrichsen
Have you ever felt like you’re still trying to find where you fit or what you’re really good at? Then tune in to this episode with Nicholas Hinrichsen.
The truth is not everyone grows up with a hobby they can stick to for life. But that doesn’t mean you can’t be good at anything anymore. It’s time for you to realize there is no age limit in learning new things and cultivating what you’re genuinely passionate about.
In this episode, entrepreneur and venture capital investor Nicholas Hinrichsen shares his experiences about finding his passion and cultivating it through entrepreneurship. Like some of us, he also had his share of struggles and doubts about finding his passion before becoming the successful entrepreneur he is today. He continues to live his life with passion and purpose through his investments and upcoming ventures.
Tune in to this episode to discover more about Nicholas Hinrichsen’s take on finding passion as an entrepreneur.
3 Reasons to Listen:
Learn more about entrepreneurship through Nicholas Hinrichsen’s journey and success.
Discover the role of passion in entrepreneurship and how you can cultivate it in you.
Gain new insights about finding your passion and getting started on an idea.

Resources
Outliers: The Story of Success by Malcolm Gladwell
Range: Why Generalists Triumph In A Specialized World by David Epstein
The Innovator’s Dilemma: The Revolutionary Book That Will Change The Way You Do Business by Clayton Christensen
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About Nicholas
Nicholas Hinrichsen was born and raised in Germany. He used to play for Germany’s national golf team.
In 2000, he decided to move to the United States to study business at the Stanford Business School. After graduating in 2013, he joined the startup accelerator Y Combinator. He raised venture capital for his startup Carlypso in 2015 and eventually sold it to Carvana in 2017.
Nicholas is passionate about technology ventures and excellent customer experiences. He continues to grow his passion by investing in other companies and supporting his friends. He is also currently starting a new company that helps people with refinancing auto loans through a digital platform.
You can connect and get to know more about him through his LinkedIn.
Episode Highlights [04:10] On Finding Passion
Nicholas found his passion for golf in his earlier years.
When he traveled and worked in India and China, he got passionate about talking to people in the street.
While at Stanford Business School, Nicholas struggled to find that one thing he is passionate about to start a company. Nonetheless, he continued to meet new, interesting people.
During his time in business school, he ran into his friend Chris Coleman, who is passionate about cars. They then built and became co-founders of Carlypso.
If you can’t find something you’re passionate about to start a company, find a partner who can be the specialist to your generalist personality. For Nicholas, it’s Chris Coleman.

[12:12] Specialist vs. Generalist
For specialists, their passion, which began in their early years, gives them a clear direction about their professional careers.
However, you can consider yourself a generalist if you didn’t grow up to be passionate about one thing. You also continue to search for what you want.
If you think you’re a generalist and want to start a company, don’t be hard on yourself. You can always work on your skills and grow a passion.

[15:14] Lessons from Business School
It is easy to get frustrated when you compare yourself to all the other brilliant people in school.
As an entrepreneur, it is crucial to see the bigger picture and not just focus on your spreadsheets’ littlest details.

[20:20] Defining Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurs
For Nicholas, there is no one description of an entrepreneur. Every entrepreneur today has their unique set of characteristics.
Entrepreneurs never take no for an answer. They continue to challenge the status quo.
They are willing to hack things together.

[23:18] Making Disruptions in Entrepreneurship
Nicholas shares the two types of disruption. The first is where you create a good experience for customers and expand from there. The other focuses more on a product that has never been built and sold.
For Nicholas, he wouldn’t consider his company a disruption in the industry. However, Carvana would be a better definition of disruption because of the excellent customer experience it provides.
Even with COVID-19, Carvana continues to disrupt and be relevant because it is easier and safer to buy a car online.

[32:43] Insights on Creating Customer Experience
Think about cutting the steps to make things more efficient, direct, and cheaper.
There is an emotional component in product selling.
Find marketing channels that can resonate well with your customers.

[36:36] On Pivoting
Nicholas and Chris considered doing fundraising to grow the company.
They would have focused on helping customers with bad credit get out of their situation.
With the turnout of events, Nicholas and Chris decided to start a new venture to continue their plans to help people with financing.
Pivoting is normal in your entrepreneurial journey because there will be a lot of changes you wouldn’t expect along the way.

[41:31] Do You Need a Business Plan?
The business plan does not matter. What does is defining the problem you want to address.
Expect a lot of changes and pivots that were never part of your business plan.

[44:22] Tips on How to Get Started
Everything has changed since the pandemic. All things happen online, so you do not have to be in places where you usually find venture capitalists.
Find a platform where you can get money to develop your product.
Don’t invest too much of your capital. It can be risky.
Learn how to communicate well. Long emails don’t always work.
Don’t make yourself believe you understand what you’re doing. Be open to discoveries.

“I think it is important for an entrepreneur (to) look for step changes; you look for big differences, not small improvements.” - Click Here to Tweet This[49:31] Moving to the United States
Nicholas shares his experience moving to the United States for business school.
He enjoyed traveling and getting to know new cultures. It made him a more curious person.
Nicholas wasn’t as confident in doing small talk and pitches as the Americans in his school.
He saw the importance of diversity.

“The journey of an entrepreneur’s to just not take no for an answer ever because the second you do, you just agreed that the status quo is ideal, which I don’t think it is. Ever.” - Click Here to Tweet This [54:23] Nicholas’s Life After Carvana
He decided to leave Carvana because he saw from his friends’ experiences that there are lots of opportunities outside America.
He is focusing on supporting his friends by investing in their new ventures outside the United States.

“I think entrepreneurship, starting out companies, is all about giving yourself the opportunity to be surprised.” - Click Here to Tweet This[01:00:43] The Joy in Supporting Others’ Passion
Growing up, he saw his dad find joy in giving back and creating valuable experiences for friends.
It is rewarding to support your friends.
Nicholas also finds support by exchanging thoughts and questions with friends when it comes to respective ventures and passions.

“The most important part, I think, once you have a product is understanding the emotions of the customers.” - Click Here to Tweet This[01:04:30] What Nicholas Is Working On Right Now
After his experiences in car dealerships, he realized people might need help with refinancing auto loans.
He wants to focus on people with chronically or behaviorally bad credit.
His new venture aims to promote financial literacy.
It is all about monitoring people’s finances and helping them make more practical decisions.

“Your plan is as good as the next six hours or so.” - Click Here to Tweet ThisEnjoy the Podcast?
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August 10, 2020How to Thrive & Be Agile in the 95/5 Decade with Perry Marshall
We live in unprecedented times. In just a short period, our lives have transformed into something vastly different from how it was a year ago. To attain success, we need to know how to navigate these times to turn our current situation into endless opportunities.
In this episode, business strategist and coach Perry Marshall shares the 80/20 principle, along with some tips on how we can take this difficult time to be better and more relevant. He also shares how businesses can thrive in these uncertain times.
Tune in to this episode to discover how to remain agile and focused amid the pandemic!
3 Reasons to Listen:
Learn more about the 80/20 principle and how you can apply it in everyday life.
Discover the reasons behind the shift to 95/5 and how you can turn this into an opportunity.
Find out how you can think clearly and be agile to thrive in this bleak time.

Resources
Ultimate Guide to Google Ads by Perry Marshall
Ultimate Guide to Facebook Advertising by Perry Marshall
The 80/20 Principle by Richard Koch
Ultimate Guide to Google AdWords by Perry Marshall
80/20 Sales and Marketing by Perry Marshall
Perry’s 10 Predictions for 2020–2029
Episode Details

About Perry
Perry Marshall is a business strategist and engineer. He founded the $10-million Evolution 2.0 Prize, the world’s largest science research award. He also wrote The Ultimate Guide to Google Ads, which laid the foundation for the $100-billion pay-per-click industry. It is also the world’s best-selling book about Google advertising.
To know more about Perry and his work, you can visit his website. You may also reach him through Facebook or Twitter or sign up for his email series for some business insights.
Episode Highlights[03:02] Perry’s Elevator Pitch
Perry reinvented the 80/20 principle.
He believes that if he can ground someone in the 80/20 principle, they can walk into any business and start fixing stuff.
He first applied 80/20 to Google advertising, back when nobody thought Google would be a big thing.

[08:51] The Memo from God’s Office
In March 2003, Perry had been obsessing about two things. The first was the calculus behind Richard Koch’s 80/20 Principle. The other was how he could use his teleseminar business to help his wife’s humanitarian missions in Mozambique.
While preoccupied with these thoughts, he had a chance encounter with a woman named Vivian at a music show at their church.
In that encounter, Vivian said the Lord told her to encourage Perry to keep on working on his formula.
Vivian also told Perry that God will bless his business so that he can support God’s missions. He took it as a sign to work on his 80/20 formula.
Listen to the full episode to learn how Perry’s 80/20 formula brought him immense success!

“I found that if I can teach somebody enough grounding in 80/20, they can walk into any business anywhere and start fixing stuff.” - Click Here to Tweet This[17:15] The Source of Creative Ideas
The Greeks believe inspiration comes from the outside. Perry agrees.
Perry believes the world is a lot more sophisticated than just a bunch of billiard balls banging around in the universe.
However, you can still scientifically verify the things you cannot explain.
Experience trumps theory.

“There’s a scripture that says, ‘If any man lacks wisdom, ask.’ And what I believe is that if you’re humble and you ask for help, you get help. If you ask for wisdom, you get wisdom.” - Click Here to Tweet This [23:42] How to be Proactive in Life
Life offers us different channels of communication, and we can only focus on so many things.
However, we need to ask ourselves: “What am I not paying attention to that I need to pay attention to?” and “Where is there more where this came from?”
People are afraid of going down the rabbit hole, for they might get too extreme or obsessive.
Entrepreneurs are always obsessed with something. They just need to pick the right thing to obsess about and do it healthily.

[30:23] On Prophetic People
Just because someone is prophetic doesn’t mean that person is God.
People have different gifts. We are all excellent at some things and lacking in others.

“A person with an experience is never at the mercy of a person who has a theory or lacks a theory.” - Click Here to Tweet This [34:20] The Importance of a Faith Community
Any faith community is interdisciplinary.
In any church, you will find people engaged in different crafts and with different strengths.
It is a place where you can be together and do something together despite having different backgrounds and coming from different places.
A faith community is an equalizer.“

[39:00] The 95/5 Decade
In 80/20 language, the 2020s is a 95/5 decade.
It means 5% of the companies get 95% of the business, and 95% of the other companies get 5% of the business. Extreme inequality exists because of a lack of friction in the Internet world.
When there is no friction, things can move at lightspeed. One company can dominate the market and control the lives of millions or billions of people.
The 95/5 phenomenon is the butterfly effect in steroids. Because the world now is so interconnected, one disaster can multiply incredibly.

[48:24] How to Address Our Current Situation
Mother Nature does not like 95/5. This system is fragile and breaks catastrophically.
Frictionless e-commerce causes 95/5 in business. The solution to frictionless e-commerce is a frictionless community.
The Internet creates a “network effect” which puts wealth in the hands of a few and deprives everybody else of mobility.
The 80/20 principle dictates that we cannot fix inequality externally. You can only get generosity when somebody wants to be generous.

[57:31] Models of a Frictionless Community
A frictionless community naturally springs from very small groups of people who come together for worship and faith.
Social media has created the loneliest civilization ever.
The pandemic has magnified a lot of existing issues in a short period. One concern is how debilitating economic and financial challenges can be on the mind and soul.
Things may be bleak right now, but Perry believes God is up to something and there’s a lot of good underneath all that’s happening.
Now more than ever, we should be listening to the Head Office and asking for God’s wisdom.

[01:05:06] The 5 Power Disqualifiers
First, anybody who buys anything has the money.
Second, they have a bleeding neck.
Third, they buy into your unique selling proposition.
Fourth, they have the ability to say yes, and not only the ability to say no.
Fifth, they buy if it fits their overall plans.

[01:06:52] Perry’s Advice to Entrepreneurs
Now is not the time to be selling great ideas. This is the time to be selling bandages to bleeding necks. Find a problem and solve it.
This is also the time when agile people can get wealthy.

“If you have an obsessive personality, which almost all entrepreneurs do, you're going to be obsessing about something all the time. I don't care. You know, it's just a matter of ‘what.’ So you need to pick the right ‘what’ and then obsess about that.” - Click Here to Tweet This [01:09:42] How to Be Agile in a Difficult Time
Inspiration never comes when your fists are clenched.
Carve out time in the morning with no distractions. Pray, meditate, and clear your head.
Engage in recreational activities (exercise, ride a bike, etc.) to channel and divert your worries. However, remember not to do self-destructive things.

“This is not a time to be selling great ideas or, like, really cool concepts or something like that. This is a time to be selling bandages for bleeding necks.” - Click Here to Tweet ThisEnjoy This Podcast?
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August 03, 2020Successful Lawyer To Federal Prison - Overcoming Crises Through Ethical Vigilance & Accountability with Rashmi Airan
Ordeals in life are inevitable. Everyone is bound to go through various struggles, be it a stressful work environment, financial bankruptcy, health-related crises, and many more. Fortunately, you can bounce back with your head high.
In this episode, we talk to Rashmi Airan, a renowned motivational speaker. We will discuss the struggles and ordeals she went through over the past years and how she climbed back up and got to where she is today.
Listen to the episode if you want to overcome life's ordeals through ethical vigilance and accountability.
3 Reasons to Listen:
Learn more about Rashmi’s background and struggles.
Know how you can overcome your ordeals with the power of community.
Discover insightful tips to climb up the slippery slope with ethical vigilance and accountability.

Resources
Becoming by Michelle Obama
Against the Slippery Slope, a TEDx Talk by Rashmi Airan
Episode Details

About Rashmi
Rashmi Airan is currently a corporate and motivational speaker. She is a renowned woman leader and entrepreneur. Along with these, Rashmi is also an internationally recognized TEDx presenter. The struggles she went through in life brought her to where she is now.
Are you interested in reaching out to Rashmi? You can contact her on her website or Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, or Instagram.
Episode Highlights[03:36] How Rashmi’s Life Has Changed
Rashmi wouldn’t wish for anyone to go through the difficult circumstances she did.
Nonetheless, her experiences helped her find the ability to be real and transparent.

“I had to lose my freedom to have complete freedom.” - Click Here to Tweet This[05:41] Getting to a Place of Peace
Rashmi had her family’s love and support.
You won’t find peace until you realize that things happen for you, not to you.
Being negative and bitter was not an option for her as a mother.
She also had faith in herself and her ability to bounce back.

“Until you realize that it's not happening to you, it's happening for you, you won't find peace until that point.” - Click Here to Tweet This[10:08] Rashmi's Background
Rashmi is well-educated. She went to UNC-Chapel Hill and graduated with the highest honors. Later, she went to law school in Columbia.
She had previously worked with Wall Street and eventually started going in between jobs. She then established her own real estate company.
When she met a group of real estate developers, she considered getting them as clients right away because that would mean more financial stability for her family.
She believed that people who are of faith are good. Hence, she trusted these real estate developers immediately without doing her due diligence.
In March 2009, she decided to stop doing transactional work and merged her practice with her father’s.

[20:07] Taking Ownership of Her Actions
In May 2011, the FBI went to her house. She was in denial and believed that she had not done anything wrong. Two years later, they gave her a grand jury subpoena.
Rashmi's indictment included one count of conspiracy to commit fraud and 23 counts of bank fraud.
She was afraid of losing everything she had worked for, so she wrote several documents and emails supporting her plea. However, her trial attorney made her realize she had an obligation to disclose her developer's activities, especially since she was a lawyer.
She took off her fighting hat and took ownership and accountability for what happened.

[35:34] Dealing with Shame
Rashmi informed anyone who knew her at her core, from her immediate family and close friends to her mentors, colleagues, cycling community, and her children’s teachers.
The ordeal made her realize that being authentic, owning your mistakes, and holding yourself accountable give people reason to believe in you.
She felt the love and support of her family and friends from their letters.

“I believe in life, we have, in every moment, three options: you can accept what you're going through, you can enjoy what you're going through, or you can be enthusiastic (about) what you're going through. But being negative, bitter is not an option.” - Click Here to Tweet This[42:41] Lessons from Rashmi’s Experiences
Our circle is like a constellation that gets bigger. You need to allow yourself to be real around them.
Let go of those who would not stand by you.
You should know how to separate yourself from negativity. Don't let these thoughts eat you and your soul away.

[45:24] On Epiphanies
Epiphanies occur when there is a need for an intense, focused effort to make a change or adjustment.
Everyone will undergo some tragic loss in their lives. But when life brings you down, you can either crumble or climb out of it.

[50:21] Life in Prison
Rashmi had to serve time in three different facilities in Miami, Coleman, and Tampa. She did various activities in these places.
She stayed in Miami for 10 days before getting transported to Coleman, where she spent most of her time. Then, she moved to a country jail in Tampa, Florida, for 23 days.
She held a very steadfast routine every day. Instead of staying in prison with negative energy, she redirected her focus onto doing better things.

[56:58] How She Broke the News to Her Kids
Rashmi's kids were 9 and 10 years old at that time. Although she and her husband were already separated, they both talked to them and were honest about what was going to happen.
While she was in prison, her kids and parents visited her several times.
Her kids knew that they could always come and talk to her. They also learned the significance of accountability.

[01:05:03] Rashmi’s Present Identity
Identity and labels have become essential to everyone.
Rashmi considers herself a mother, passionate leadership consultant, fitness enthusiast, adventurer, and empath. She is also a tenacious fighter and an indomitable woman.

“Somehow, there was something that I did—tangible—that this person remembers and wrote about, right? It's such a power. It's like the eulogies before you die.” - Click Here to Tweet This[01:06:05] Slippery Slope & Ethical Vigilance
The slippery slope is the gray area of morality. Once you “play in the gray,” it would be challenging to climb back up.
To combat this, anchor yourself with the five steps of ethical vigilance. Listen to the full episode to know more about ethical vigilance
When you can stop to apply these five principles, you can refocus and achieve what you want with a little shift.
Rashmi is now busy giving talks and holding training on ethical decision-making and leadership.

[01:10:30] The Doors That Opened for Rashmi
Rashmi has inspired many people by sharing her story.
She also feels blessed that people believe she can help make a difference.
During this quarantine, she has also found time to write her book.

“I feel like I am constantly out searching, and trying to grow, and make myself a better person, and learn, and, you know, hopefully help others seek out the same.” - Click Here to Tweet ThisEnjoy This Podcast?
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July 27, 2020Things Tanya Miller’s Mama Said About Taking Responsibility for Our Decisions
Growing up, we saw time and again that life is not fair. Many of us are lucky to have parents who guide us by the hand until we make a decision. They make sure to give us the best care to prepare us in facing the unfair world. It is up to us how we will take the lessons they taught and use them to be better people.
In this episode, Tanya Miller shares how her parents prepared her to face the unfair world. She updates us on how she's holding up with the current situation as an author, coach, and strategist. Tanya also highlights the importance of freedom in having the courage to face the consequences of our decisions. Finally, we talk about her latest book and the life lessons she learned from her mama.
If you want to hear the things her mama said and reflect on your life, this episode will be valuable for you!
3 Reasons to Listen:
Find out Tanya’s beginnings as a coach.
Discover what life was like for Tanya as a pastor’s kid.
Get a sneak peek on her latest book!

Resources
Tanya J. Miller’s books on Amazon and her website.
Join the Tanya Miller Fam and get 20% OFF on your first order at shop.tanyajmiller.com!
Episode Details

About Tanya
Tanya J. Miller is an author, motivational speaker, life coach, and leadership strategist. She is the founder of Tanya J. Miller, LLC, where she focuses on life and leadership. She helps individuals and organizations discover, diagnose, and develop their purpose, passion, vision, and destiny.
Get to know more about Tanya’s work on her website. You can also reach her on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Don’t forget to subscribe to her YouTube channel!
Episode Highlights[02:01] Tanya’s Elevator Pitch & Where She Is Now
Tanya helps people and organizations figure out how to get the puzzle pieces of life together to live right.
She's currently living in the suburbs of Dallas, Texas, with her family.
She’s on a sabbatical right now.

[05:33] The Impact of the New Normal on Her Roles
Her book signings and speaking engagements have either been canceled or postponed to 2021.
She does virtual coaching so that she can reach people across the country.
She also hosts virtual leadership strategy sessions for organizations.
This situation has reminded her to pivot and not let one thing become a stumbling block.
She tries to find opportunities to partner and build collaboration virtually through podcasts, summits, and conferences.

“Sometimes, when challenges come, you have to see it from a new way, a new perspective, and then cultivate your next measure from that standpoint.” - Click Here to Tweet This[10:49] Talking with Tanya
Tanya provides motivation, inspiration, and encouragement wherever you’re at.
She has moved from an email to a blog, newsletter, social media, and vlog. It's okay for her to start all over again as long as she can deliver her message.
She coaches people who are ready to tap into their purpose or go after what’s in them but don’t know how to uncover it.
In terms of demographics, her clients’ ages range from 18 to 55, split equally between men and women.

[14:43] The Coach Gene
It's a whole new world to her, but it’s what she was already doing ever since.
But since the world has made a name for it, she took further education to get the title.
She’s more of a servant leader who wants to help make sure everybody is okay.
The purpose of being a coach was already a part of her DNA and her essence, and it keeps growing.

[18:26] What Made Tanya “Tanya”
She was a PK or a pastor’s kid.
Tanya’s parents made a sacrifice and moved to another part of Fort Worth to expose them to “more.”
Her previous school wanted her and her brother to take remedial and special education.
Her parents proved the school wrong and moved them to another school district. There, she got straight A’s and was in gifted and talented programs.

[23:38] On Being a Pastor’s Kid
They weren’t raised like typical PK’s. Their parents gave them the tools and let them make their own decisions.
The only thing they had to do was to go to church on Sunday mornings.
They had free will to make decisions, but her parents made sure there would be consequences.
Being given that freedom allowed them to talk freely to their parents.

[29:33] Ministry & Entrepreneurship
It taught her how to run a business from a Kingdom perspective and principles.
Watching her father do it showed her how to model a Kingdom business even if it wasn’t ministry.

“Stretch, indeed. Stretch, change their perspective, figure out a new way to deliver what you do, create, or produce. But find a way that you can get it to people, given the circumstances.” - Click Here to Tweet This[31:45] The Concept of Money
Tanya wanted to have not only principles of the Kingdom but also the knowledge and skills.
Experiencing financial struggles made her want to learn how to do things better.
Even though they didn’t have much, her parents made sure they passed on what they did have.

[36:06] The Mama Voice
Tanya’s mother was a mama of eight. Tanya lost her sister to cancer last year.
Churches before had to be nondenominational because the baptist won’t allow women to become preachers.
Tanya’s mama had the training and guidance as a minister’s wife.
Flowing into prophetic has been passed down from her grandmother to her mother and her.

[42:36] Things Mama Said
Tanya’s mother is a fan favorite, so she felt that it was time to do a project around it.
She talked to her siblings and cousins about the stories of her mother and aunt, who passed away recently.
It includes the life lessons they learned along the way.
She made sure to ask permission from her mama before publishing it. Her mother also helps her with signing the books.

[46:55] A Hard Head Makes a Soft Behind
There are consequences to every decision you make in life.
You have to accept what happens based upon what you decided to do.
Parents have to find a way to discipline children and show them there are consequences to their actions.
If you don’t show them that, somebody else is going to and they’re going to be far worse than if you prepared them.

“Sometimes, I have to start all over with my audience and with my followers, but I knew there was a purpose, and I knew that people needed what I had.” - Click Here to Tweet This[53:36] Labeling & Fairness
Life will not always be fair. We need to know that to avoid falling apart when unfair things happen.
It’s similar to the Judgment of Solomon.
We may have to sacrifice and give up and still don’t get why we need to be hurt.

“I saw things that I wouldn't have seen in my original environment. And so because my environment changed, the exposure changed, the opportunities changed as well.” - Click Here to Tweet This[58:43] A Glimpse at Tanya’s Favorite Chapters
Can’t Nobody Beat You Being You: You will never get to the place where you're supposed to be if you keep trying to be somebody else.
We’re always growing and progressing toward destiny, the promise of God.
You Are Who You’re Supposed To Be: Who you are is what people want; they don’t want anybody else.

“Sometimes what we want, it won’t happen, and we may have to sacrifice and give up, and we still don’t get it. But you have to be willing to make those sacrifices even when they hurt as well, even if it’s not fair.” - Click Here to Tweet ThisEnjoy This Podcast?
Seek Go Create is for leaders, entrepreneurs, ministers, and everyone seeking excellence, moving towards success, or creating something new.
If this episode taught you more about how God makes an empowering, positive change in your life, don't hesitate! Feel free to subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.
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To growing and becoming all we are created to be,
Tim
Mentioned in this episode:
Stop Reacting, Start Leading: Free 30-Minute Coaching Call
Are you leading with strategy or just reacting to the daily chaos? If you're feeling stuck, constantly putting out fires, and struggling to focus on the big picture, it’s time to take control. I’m offering a FREE 30-minute coaching call to help you shift from reactive to proactive leadership with clear, actionable strategies. Whether you’re facing new challenges or just need a reset, this call will give you clarity and direction. Book your free coaching call now by clicking the link in the show notes or visiting TimWinders.com/coaching.
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July 20, 2020How to Find the Golden Pearls in Your Life with Dr. Allen Lycka
Setbacks happen for a reason. It changes not only the way we do things but also the way we perceive our situation. Failures allow us to think creatively and evaluate our lives. As many successful people would say, it's not about the times you were left disappointed; it's about your response to those disappointments.
In this episode, Allen Lycka shares how he found new meanings in his life after receiving horrific news about his health. Allen also discusses how he shifted from his successful career in cosmetic medicine to being a great marketer and an author. He also talks to us about the golden pearls he discovered to help us live a beautiful life.
If you want to know the secrets to a happy and fantastic life, listen to the full episode!
3 Reasons to Listen:
Discover Allen's turning point from being a successful doctor to being a marketer and author.
Allen will share the message of his book, The Secrets to Living a Fantastic Life, and why our society needs to hear it now.
What's next in Allen's journey? Listen to the full episode to find out!

Resources
The Secrets to Living a Fantastic Life: Two Survivors Reveal the 13 Golden Pearls They've Discovered by Dr. Allen Lycka and Harriet Tinka
Renegade Millionaire: 7 Secrets To Extreme Wealth, Autonomy, And Entrepreneurial Success by Dan S. Kennedy with Lee Milteer; Foreword by Adam Witty
Psycho-Cybernetics by Maxwell Maltz
On Death and Dying by Elisabeth Kübler-Ross
Episode Details

About Allen
Allen Lycka is an author, motivational speaker, and thought leader. He is also a business coach and a TEDx speaker. Allen used to be a medical doctor in the field of cosmetic surgery. He has recently co-authored a book with Harriet Tinka called The Secrets to Living a Fantastic Life: Two Survivors Reveal the 13 Golden Pearls They've Discovered.
If you want to contact Dr. Allen Lycka, you can send him an email at [email protected].
Episode Highlights[03:25] Allen's Wellness During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Allen lives in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, known for having a prosperous economy from its oil production. He feels very blessed living in a peaceful place with incredible scenery.
Being a former doctor, Allen sees COVID-19 as a potent virus due to its unpredictability and the uncertainties it brings in our lives.
For him, testing everybody is the best idea; otherwise, we will be forced to live in isolation for a long time.

“As things shifted, I shifted too.” - Click Here to Tweet This[11:59] On Working with Dan Kennedy
Dan Kennedy is a known millionaire-maker. He invites authors to send him their materials for critiquing.
In the early 1990s, Canada had a medicine recession that changed its healthcare system. Back then, Allen thought of going to private enterprise.
Also, during that period, cosmetic surgery was becoming a trend.
Allen was one of the first innovators, users, and experts of Botox, fillers, and liposuction that fight aging.

[16:07] On Being a Marketer
Doctors are great technicians, but they are poor storytellers.
Allen was blessed with a good voice, and it allowed him to amplify his message to the people.
There are three parts of marketing: message, market, and media. Media has changed drastically over the years, and Allen had to adapt constantly.
For him, marketing is like catching a fish. If you have 20 fishing rods, you will have several places to send your message and observe what is doing well.

[21:11] Investment on Masterminds
For Allen, you can learn things in a hard way or invest in your education to find success. Being on a mastermind is one means of getting an education.
There are three ways of getting ahead: use other people's knowledge, time, and money.
Even though you invest in education, there are still possibilities of failure. But for Allen, he wants to get his failure quicker than anybody else.
It helps him find new ways of doing things, such as developing his unique selling proposition.

“I want to get my failure over much quicker than anybody else. If I'm going to fail, I want to fail now. And that's a good thing because after failure comes success.” - Click Here to Tweet This[25:09] Learning from Maxwell Maltz
According to Maxwell Maltz, for people to experience a change in their lives, they have to change the way they look at the world rather than changing how they look.
Most plastic surgeons took a similar path to Maxwell. You can't change people by changing what's on the surface; you have to delve deeper.
Allen also has personal experiences that shifted his view in doing more than just cosmetic surgery.

“He (Maxwell Maltz) realized that people had images of themselves and that if you didn't affect the way they looked at the world and looked at themselves, you wouldn't be able to change the way that they are.” - Click Here to Tweet This[27:13] On Cosmetic Surgery
Cosmetic surgery can change people's lives. It helps people to get rid of the things holding them down.
Cosmetic doctors are often perceived as gods due to their ability to make drastic changes in people's lives.

[29:54] On Starting His book, The Secrets to Living a Fantastic Life
While walking around Disney World, his foot dropped on the right side of his body. After talking to a lot of experts, he was diagnosed with ALS or Lou Gehrig's disease. It was predicted he was going to die in six months.
While being at the top of his career, he experienced Kübler-Ross’s five stages of grief. But his wife, being a medical doctor as well, was not convinced that he has ALS.
He turned to Google and found Dr. David Martz. He's a hematologist who was presented with the same symptoms as Allen but was cured later after getting a different diagnosis.
He started David's treatment. Allen realized that life is not all about work and worrying and that God gave him a second opportunity to send a message to others.
After retiring, he started writing the book with Harriet Tinka, who has an unbelievably painful story to tell. Together they found principles of life they call “golden pearls.”

“Because of the things we went through that really gave us a new life, that allowed us to see life in a different light, that allowed us to see things in a way that was totally different.” - Click Here to Tweet This[43:01] The Book's Message
Because of the things Allen and Harriet both went through, they now see life in a different light.
The book's message is needed now more than ever. People should be able to come out of this society with a new life, or we will not be able to revive it.

[44:46] The Book's Golden Pearls
Golden pearls are rare finds. They are formed from the irritation on the shell of an oyster.
They both see this as an excellent analogy for the things they've learned. Pearls are formed from strife, and they are stronger for it.
They use the number 13 since it's a remarkable number. They put a bonus pearl in the book, in which they talk about fear and how it's crippling us. Each pearl in the book is a standalone item.
Listen to the full episode to get a sneak peek of the book’s contents!

[49:56] The Importance of Enthusiasm
Enthusiasm is a game-changer. You need to wake up enthusiastically every day.
Allen treats every day with sincere enthusiasm because, for him, he wasn't supposed to be alive, yet he's still here.
Listen to the full episode to hear about Fred the carpenter's story of enthusiasm!

[53:48] Readers’ Takeaway from the Book
It's not about what happens to you; it's what you do with what happens.
Look at crises as opportunities and find something good that can come out of it.

[58:59] Allen's Next Journey
The book The Secrets to Living a Fantastic Life is the start of several books. Each golden pearl they discussed will become a book.
They will put extra pearls and workbooks on the second book to further show people how to do things differently in their lives.

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July 13, 2020How to Define Success & Reconcile Business with Faith with TJ Kastning
For some people, it is hard to reconcile money and business with their faith and biblical principles. People tend to allow their bank accounts, material possessions, and jobs to take over their lives and define their success.
In today’s episode, TJ Kastning, owner of Ambassador Search Group, will talk about his experience as a follower of Christ and recruiter. He will share how he defines success and failures with God and how he incorporates his love for people in his business. Tune in to this podcast to discover more!
Resources
TJ’s leather business: Marlondo Leather Co.
TJ’s recruitment company: Ambassador Search Group
Seek Go Create: The Ultimate Leader is a Steward Leader | Season 3 Episode 9
Episode Details

About TJ
TJ Kastning is passionate about meaningful work with meaningful relationships. Starting his own exploration of recruiting in 2011, he is now Ambassador Search Group’s visionary and creator. He has partnered with over 40 companies to find exceptional people.
To know more about TJ and his work, you can visit his firm’s website. You may also reach him through LinkedIn or through email at [email protected]
Episode Highlights[01:32] About TJ Kastning
TJ helps companies become excellent by finding people that will fit their culture and job requirements.
He acts as a representative for both the client and candidate, helping both parties build a long-term and sustainable relationship.
TJ grew up and currently stays in a small town in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.

[05:40] Pandemic-Induced Trends in the Workplace
Although there hasn’t been an influx of people because of the lockdown, TJ agrees people can now see more clearly the advantages of living in rural areas.
One of the most observed trends is working remotely.
Everybody is realizing the value of relationships and alliances. This trend has become an opportunity to show how much our relationships mean, whether personal or commercial.
A lot of companies are shifting to a mindset of “How can we help?”

[09:03] How the Pandemic Changed TJ’s Role
The majority of TJ’s searches have been put on hold as companies try to figure out the current situation.
TJ saw this as an opportunity to invent new ways to serve and develop relationships by bringing other levels of experience. These include new services such as interview coaching for clients and candidates.
They are trying to find more ways to bring more value to the hiring process.
The pressure has made TJ and his team more creative, making them better leaders and better servants.

[12:20] TJ’s Hobbies
TJ is into autocross, where car enthusiasts gather in a big parking lot or runway, build their own race tracks using cones, and then drive around these cones as fast as possible.
Having a son made TJ more critical of risk assessment when it comes to his hobbies.
When it comes to hobbies where you are putting yourself at risk, you need to consider your other responsibilities as a husband, a parent, or a business partner.
TJ does not see it as losing freedom; he is stepping up his level of risk management.

[20:25] TJ’s Leather Goods Businesses
TJ’s involvement with BestLeather.org was his formative business experience where he developed his confidence around what he could contribute to other people.
It helped him develop relationships, opening doors for his other leather business, Marlondo Leather.
Through the other relationships he had developed, TJ was able to bring people together.
There is value in enjoying the struggle and going through the process.

[25:45] God’s Trials in Our Lives“The point of the trial that God gives us is for our perfection and to persevere in these trials, because through these trials, we are continuously refined.” - Click Here to Tweet This
The trials given by God are for our perfection, and it is through these trials that we become refined.
We need to recognize the relevance of these trials, especially in the age of social media, where we only see the façade of success.
Truly successful people go through disappointments and discouragement.
Embrace and be grateful for these bitter experiences. They are opportunities for growth.

“The actual reality that truly successful people experience is one of deep valleys and bitter disappointment and discouragement.” - Click Here to Tweet This[29:00] Reconciling Business with Faith
In the big picture, TJ believes that success will be in eternity – to be recognized by God for loving God and loving others as yourself.
TJ recognizes that while his success is ultimately his responsibility, he does not discredit the role of the Lord’s will.
He would not trade business for his soul, and if TJ were forced to choose, he would seek the direction of his faith.
While running his business, TJ seeks to be a great leader and model servant, living his Christian ideals in the service of his clients, employees, candidates, and vendors.

“I don't want to be the man who trades his soul for the world. And my business is not as important as my soul. And if it comes to that, then I know which direction I'm choosing.” - Click Here to Tweet This[38:06] Love in Business
Love is to seek the best for other people, coming from a heart of care, compassion, grace, and mercy.
Good and loving service is aligning business interests and helping each other achieve goals.
In TJ’s line of business, it’s important to develop a relationship, looking out for alignments in the client and the candidates’ motivation and outlook.

“Love is to seek the best for other people. [...] It comes from a heart that is not vindictive or judgmental or selfish. It comes from a heart of care and compassion and grace and mercy.” - Click Here to Tweet This[45:41] Working With Clients as Partners
Telling people what they need to hear is essential in moving things forward.
However, it should come from a position of competency and authority, not anger or disappointment.
If you approach clients with “here’s an opportunity of how we can do that,” then they will see you as a partner in their journey.
TJ’s responsibility is to point out and address things that somebody who is focused on a different problem cannot see.

[47:50] Integrity
People have a “scammy” perception of the sales industry in general, but it is more impactful in recruitment because it directly involves people’s lives.
Integrity is the foundation of trust, and trust is the foundation of relationships.
Compromising your integrity will lead to short-term gains but will limit the meaningful impact you can have.

[55:17] Future of Recruiting
The low employment market will need a tremendous amount of outreach to develop relationships.
This is to introduce the right opportunities and manage the process of the right companies wooing the right candidates.
Companies would need recruiters, as high unemployment would mean an influx in resumes and applications, which they need to carefully sift through.
TJ and his company can help address that problem.

[58:51] Valuable Skill Sets
Servant leadership, having an intrinsic belief in the value of improving the condition of other people, is a skill that will never go out of style.
In any date, pattern, or economy, companies would want to hire a person with that skill.
Communication and problem-solving skills are also important.
Leaders will come out of this tough situation.

[01:03:47] Key Takeaways
Loyalty is a two-way street. If you want your people to be loyal to you, be loyal to them
Tell your people why we need to make a collective sacrifice.
Be productive—you can take time for yourself, but do not slack off.
For TJ, “seek” is the first step in the process. And often, if we are asking the right questions, the “go” and “create” part will follow.

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July 06, 2020Finding Faith & Motivation Through History & Art with Chris Staron
We all have our own set of beliefs. We anchor in faith for many reasons, and we draw purpose from the faith we believe in and practice.
Today’s guest, Chris Staron, shares his insights about faith and how it led him to stand up for marginalized people in the community through his craft. He talks about his faith journey as a filmmaker, author, and podcaster. He also discusses his motivation to find answers by looking back at historical events. Chris also shares his purpose to create compassion for people with unmet needs.
Tune in to the podcast and discover how Chris found faith and motivation through history and art.
3 Reasons to Listen:
Discover how Chris’s faith and his continuous pursuit of answers inspired his films, book, and podcast.
Look deeper into Christianity as Chris talks about his experiences and insights.
Learn more about the importance of historical events in the way Christianity is viewed today.

Resources
Cradle Robber by Chris Staron
Truce Podcast by Chris Staron
Between the Walls (2006), dir. by Chris Staron
Bringing Up Bobby (2009), dir. by Chris Staron
Episode Details

About Chris
Chris Staron is an award-winning filmmaker, author, and podcast producer of Truce. Some of his films are Bringing Up Bobby and Between the Walls, and he wrote Cradle Robber. His work is inspired by underrepresented people like the skeptics and those hurt by the church.
To know more about Chris and his podcast, you can visit his website. You may also reach him through Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or email.
Episode Highlights [08:25] Chris as a Filmmaker
His film Between the Walls portrays a man’s issues with his own father and with God. It talks about overcoming anger and hurt.
Bringing Up Bobby, on the other hand, is a comedic film about a young boy’s journey of finding out who he really is.
He focuses on making films that create compassion toward marginalized people.
As a filmmaker, he also shared his own struggles in being an independent Christian filmmaker.

[16:29] About His Book Cradle Robber
Cradle Robber is a dark romantic story about a man who mentors a young lady who turns out to be pregnant.
He wrote the book to understand how things work and the motivation behind people’s behavior.
Chris shares that what he wrote about was a hot button issue not many talk about.
It was too controversial; hence he had to self-publish it.

[23:15] Being a Storyteller
Chris describes himself as a reluctant storyteller, mostly due to the insane amount of work you have to put in publishing.
However, he was motivated to write a book to get things out of his chest and search for answers.
Being a storyteller is his way of addressing his personal questions and sharing his discoveries with others.

[25:46] Developing His Passion
Chris recalls a time when he and his twin brother would entertain each other by making up stories to pass the time. It all started there.
He acknowledges his supportive parents. It was his mom who helped him self-publish his first book.
He wrote his first book when he was 11 years old.
Because of his passion for storytelling, Chris shares how he is not a business guy or leader, but more of the prophet type.

[31:41] Truce Podcast
After the 2016 US presidential elections, he wanted to understand what was happening in the world. He felt alarmed by how newly elected President Trump would affect faith and Christianity as it was part of his platform.
He wants to address confusion, hurt, and pain through his podcast. Truce is for frustrated people.
He found motivation in helping bring people back to what the gospel really is.
Chris does not want to stumble over other beliefs, but he wants to share his own knowledge backed by history and research.
Through his podcast, he wants to figure out how things that glom onto Christianity got to where it is today.

“Sometimes I get these burdens on me where it's like I have to tell this thing. I have to address this issue. And the podcast has really helped me get that stuff off my chest. So I get to investigate things that are on my mind, things that are weighing me down, and then hopefully, help other people through that journey.” - Click Here to Tweet This[37:23] Insights About His Faith
Chris talks about how Jesus is almost dismissive of political leadership and related it to being both an American and Christian today.
Applying the Bible in today’s context is complex. There are concepts and circumstances that can overlap.
Some people have a bad habit of calling things biblical to back up something they like, do, or believe in.
He urges people to read and understand the Bible before picking out verses.

“Ultimately, the goal is to bring people back to “What is the gospel?” That's the whole agenda. Because we can get tied up in political movements and pyramid schemes and things.” - Click Here to Tweet This[43:14] Goals on Talking About Christianity
He wants to let people who are struggling know that they are not alone.
Christ wants to create a humble, informed church.
Personally, his craft is his way of bringing himself back to learning to love the church and recognizing that Christianity is a giant umbrella.
Due to the downfall of his film career, he grew angry towards the church. He now wants to understand his own anger and God’s role in his life through his podcast.

[50:44] Chris’ Process in Creating the Podcast
Chris draws inspiration from conversations and books.
His creative process includes researching on a topic, finding main interesting points, and looking up experts like authors or lecturers.
He digs deep into the relation of history to Christianity today.

“We have this really bad habit of taking things that we like and calling them biblical. No, just let the Bible be the Bible, and let the things you like be the things you like.” - Click Here to Tweet This[54:55] Struggles in Podcasting
Chris juggles podcasting with two other full-time jobs, including driving a school bus daily.
It can be mentally frustrating and physically taxing.
He also talks about his sleeping problems and struggles to stay awake during the day.

[58:24] Journalistic Tools for Podcasting
Chris uses journalistic tools when researching for his podcast.
Journalism is backed by history and a thorough process of writing.
It is essential to look into the biases and inaccuracies of the media.
Journalism is the fourth branch of government. It is important to be critical.

[01:03:26] Discussing How Corporate America Created Christian America in His Podcast
Labor unions were born after fighting communism, but injustices continued to arise.
“Do unto others as you'd want done to yourself” is hard to practice in America, which is full of unfair labor practices entrenched in the system.
Through his podcast, Chris wants to discuss the many layers of history and its connection to practicing and enhancing faith in today’s time.

“I would challenge anybody, even if you're not a believer, read the Bible for yourself. [...] You see people quoting verses, and you’re like, if they knew what was around that verse, they would never post that verse. You know, read it for yourself.” - Click Here to Tweet This[01:08:58] Relating Our World Today to Biblical Stories
Chris took into example plagues from the Old Testament that are precedent and still part of human history in many ways, such as financial crises.
We tend to believe unfortunate circumstances will never happen again due to reforms. However, Chris argues that it is part of the natural cycle of human life.
We forget God’s mercy and how the world actually works during trying times.
We can find comfort in the rises and falls in human history that can awaken us from being scared of what’s happening in our world.

“It’s easier to be scared. It’s much harder to try to keep things in perspective.” - Click Here to Tweet This[01:11:33] America as a Christian Nation
Founding Fathers believed in God, but not Jesus.
Laws of the Bible are not written in the laws of the United States.
There is motivation to make America a Christian nation, but today, it is more of a nation of Christians.
A Christian nation calls people to a heritage rather than radical faith.
Americanism is not the gospel.

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