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June 29, 2020How to Live Life With Perspective and Positively Impact Others with Matt Zinman
Experience teaches us a lot of lessons in life. Trials will always be present, but one roadblock is never a dead end. Through good and bad, it’s always important to remember that life is a matter of perspective. Thus, having a proper outlook would help us live life with less anxiety.
In this episode, Matt Zinman shares about his life experiences, which led to the birth of his book, Z-isms. The book is a fulfillment of Matt’s mission of passing his life learnings to succeeding generations. It tackles personal development that can surely help people from all walks of life. Aside from his book, Matt also shares stories from his childhood in Philadelphia, his journey as a hockey player, and his family life.
This episode will be helpful for everyone who seeks to improve in life, so make sure to tune in!
3 Reasons to Listen:
Discover Matt’s journey as a writer in pursuit of fulfilling his mission of touching the lives of his readers.
How can you see life’s challenges with a new perspective?
Learn how to manage your mood and emotions during difficult times

Resources
Z-isms website
Z-isms: Insights to Live By by Matt Zinman
The Internship Institute
Episode Highlights

About Matt
Matt Zinman wears many hats. Aside from being a loving father, he is an author, entrepreneur, athlete, consultant, and founder of a nonprofit organization.
Matt is passionate about personal development. He wrote Z-isms to share his insights about self-discovery, relationships, and life enrichment. Moreover, he also founded a nonprofit group called The Internship Institute in 2007. The organization aims to cultivate opportunities for students and connect them to businesses who may continue to hone the students' skills through experience.
To know about Matt and his advocacies, you can leave him a message, or you may also reach him through LinkedIn or Twitter.
Episode Highlights[01:57] Getting to Know Matt Zinman
Matt founded the Internship Institute, a nonprofit organization.
He wrote a book that tackles personal development: Z-isms Insights to Live By.
His son is 19, and his stepdaughter is 15. Matt also shared that he recently got engaged.

[05:07] Matt and His Expertise on Internships
An internship is work-based learning suitable for students who want real-life experience.
Matt himself was an intern when he was in high school and college.
Internships play a role in landing your first job.
Matt used his experience as an intern and turned it into a business opportunity.
In 2007, Matt started his nonprofit internship program.

[07:30] Internship vs. Apprenticeship
The difference between internship and apprenticeship depends on your place of origin.
Students learn through experience.
Listen to the entire episode to fully understand how different internships are in America and Europe.

[11:53] The Influence of Hockey in Matt's Life
Matt is not only a big hockey fan, but he plays the sport too. Quitting was not an option for him, even after seriously breaking his jaw.
He built strong friendships through hockey.
Matt persevered to prove himself in the game through the years.
He was part of Team USA, representing the country in international competitions.
He values the opportunities that opened for him because of hockey.

[15:00] Things Matt Learned While Growing Up in Philadelphia
Philadelphia taught Matt how to be compassionate.
A similar passion for something creates a bond in a community.
The change of seasons and the need to shovel snow are disadvantages in living in the area.

[16:47] Matt and His Low Points
Matt has been battling depression since his early teens.
Listen to the full episode to hear about the challenges he faced when his brother, David, had problems with opioids.
Matt faced difficulties after his mother accidentally contracted HIV after surgery.
He’s stronger because of the low points in his life.

“It just comes down to surviving—we’re survivors. How can we be resourceful? How do we turn that difficulty into the opportunity of ‘where is that door that can open for me if this one is shutting’ and start moving in that direction? Because that's where the hope is.” - Click Here to Tweet This[20:06] Going Above the Threshold
He has a degree in Journalism. Matt considers writing a book a simple endeavor because of his 15 years of experience.
Matt believes that he has a personal responsibility for sharing his story through writing.
Learn to define your whys.
Writing about personal development is a unique and challenging process. It took Matt a year to complete and be satisfied with his work.
Progress inspires him to keep on writing.

“We are talking about perception itself. It is just a matter of trying to be objective and recognize, stepping back, and ‘how do I take in information?’ We have a constant flow of information, we're bombarded at all times.” - Click Here to Tweet This[25:06] Matt As A Reader and Thoughts on His Audience
Matt is too preoccupied with his nonprofit work and writing to read for pleasure.
His busy schedule was an advantage to keep his book unique from other books in the same genre.
Matt is grateful to his readers. His purpose in writing a book is to impact as many people as possible.
More than profit, Matt writes to simply get his message across.

[28:06] Z-ism
Matt shares the origin of the book’s title.
The book talks about personal development, personal discovery, and relationships, among others.
Listen to the full episode to discover the topics discussed in Z-isms.
His book will help readers enrich their life action plan.

[32:35] Growing Up in a Catholic High School
Matt also had difficulties while in high school. After moving, Matt had to adjust to a new environment.
He was the first Jew in the archdiocese, and hockey made his transition to the new school easier.
Matt is grateful for both the academic and disciplinary lessons he gained from the school.

[35:38] Parenting
Parenting styles change over time and differ for everyone.
One of his motivations for writing Z-isms is sharing what he wished he knew when he was younger.
A parent’s role is not to make their children's life easier but to teach their children to be self-sufficient.
Parents should be able to tell their children to "go figure it out."

[41:31] Feelings Aren’t Facts
We are always capable of overcoming any trial thrown at us.
Learn to differentiate the truth from your interpretation.
Two people may be correct, even if their opinions completely differ.
Listen to the entire episode to hear how to put things in perspective and handle your problems.
It’s vital to learn to compartmentalize different aspects of your life.

“There's no such thing as 100% truth because our perception—with all that's coming at us all the time—can't possibly do a hard stop.” - Click Here to Tweet This[47:41] Outside of Your Comfort Zone
Matt’s advice on battling depression is to approach it head-on and learn how to manage your mood.
Listen to the entire podcast to learn about his two- to three-day rule to avoid sinking deeper into depression.
Discover a coping mechanism that works for you.
You have to keep moving, things will be better.

[52:36] Advice During the Difficult Times
Learn to focus on swimming with the current.
Ask yourself, what does giving up mean?
Be realistic and always think of survival.
Walk toward doors opening to opportunities.
You are never alone.

“Put that in the context of earned confidence—that we've always made it through everything we already have—whatever this is, we're gonna make it through this too.” - Click Here to Tweet This[56:57] Expecting Things to Happen
Law of attraction: what you expect tends to happen.
Worrying could be causing something that you don't want to happen.
Always be present.
You are capable, and there’s no other way but through.

“Your perception might be twisted because of the mood imbalance. Things actually might not be as bad as they seem, and even if they are, things will be better.” - Click Here to Tweet This[01:01:14] Letter to His Son
Listen to the entire episode to understand why he chose to write a letter to his son.
Just make smart and right decisions.

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To growing and becoming all we are created to be,
Tim
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1 hr 11 min
June 22, 2020How to Handle Crises in Business & Daily Life with Marco Robert
We are in a pandemic right now, and everyone is under pressure. Businesses are struggling as the world economy grinds to a halt. This period makes it even more important to learn how to navigate during a crisis scenario and turn around struggling companies to ensure they weather out the storm.
In this episode, business turnaround expert Marco Robert talks about his insights on the present crisis and how we can survive the disaster and find opportunities along the way. He also discusses with us his secret steps in assessing a failing business and turning it around. This episode is perfect not only for business owners but also for everyone affected by the present crisis.
Tune in to this episode to discover how to handle crises in business and life!
3 Reasons to Listen
Learn about the effective ways to navigate and lead a business during a crisis.
Discover the seven gradients of assessing a business’s core problem and developing a turnaround strategy.
Find out how to not only survive but also thrive in this pandemic.

Resources
Marco's website
WildFit 90 Diet
The COVID Recovery
Episode Details

About Marco
Marco Robert is an international speaker, influencer, and Silicon Valley venture capitalist. As a rapid turnaround and M&A expert, he has successfully saved numerous companies that were expected to fail within weeks or months. Marco is adept at remaining calm under extreme pressure and turning around crisis situations.
To know more about Marco and his work, you can visit his website. You may also reach him through LinkedIn.
Episode Highlights[02:36] Getting to Know Marco
Marco realized every business has one core problem.
He developed a decision matrix to hone in the core issue, earning him the reputation as the world’s fastest business turnaround expert.
He understands the importance of psychology in solving problems.

[05:51] Marco’s Pulse on the Pandemic
Nobody really knows what is going on.
The media should set aside politics; instead, it should focus on sustaining the world.
Leaders and influencers should hold the flag right now and use their power for good.

[10:14] How Companies Can Recover
Communication is incredibly important to sustain your bond with the client.
Companies should be as transparent as possible to co-workers, employees, vendors, and customers.
Cut your expenses and go bare-bones. You can remove 30% of your expenses overnight.
You have to be in a foundation of cash right now.
Discern who is merely trying to get your cash and who has a proven record that will benefit you.

“Most business experts out there actually have a very tunneled vision when it comes to business.” - Click Here to Tweet This[15:50] Cash Is King
It makes sense to buy in the stock market right now, but keep the cash if you’re not willing to lose the money.
Learn to discern. Put yourself outside the scenario.
People are still optimistic right now; we might not have reached the bottom just yet.
Gear up and sit on cash so that you can buy when the appropriate time comes.

“We're literally at the cusp of the biggest transfer of wealth in human history that's about to happen right now.” - Click Here to Tweet This[21:21] The Different Types of Investors
Most venture capitalist firms usually start with their own money; eventually, they will have a fund.
It's a highly regulated industry with lots of due diligence required of them.
Angel investors are professionals with fewer requirements and can organize into a group to create a bigger investment.
Mergers and acquisitions are a science on how to use the four levers: cash, credit, funds, and internal financial mechanisms.

[25:22] Future Potential Industries
After the crisis, the services sector will be well-positioned.
Blue-collar companies are also good, for they are technically sound. However, their business systems could still be streamlined and improved.
Most baby boomers are independent business owners who are now about to retire and sell their businesses.
There is a massive vacuum in wealth that needs to be transferred.

[31:34] How to Exit a Business
Businesses with the same industry and profit could be worth different amounts to two people.
An investor will always be willing to pay more for the business.
Even without improving net operating profit, one can sell the business through streamlining it first.

[34:55] How to Turn a Business Around
A business unfolds in a series of seven steps or gradients.
These gradients concern management, value creation, revenue generation, leadership, profitability, cash flow, and equity capitalization.
Listen to Marco explain each gradient in the full episode!

[41:26] Identifying the Business’ Problem
Experts from different fields will always be biased in thinking they know where the problem lies.
Around 90% of business owners don’t know where their problem is but think they do.
These business owners end up wasting a lot of time solving the wrong problem.

“The biggest challenge is that most business owners think they know where the problem lies, but they don't know.” - Click Here to Tweet This[44:29] The General State of Leadership
Most business owners are delusional, thinking business is a science in that applying the right model will give them the results they want.
Leadership is heuristic. Push leaders tend to be poor leaders; pull leaders tend to be respected.
Situational leadership means you have the ability to understand external forces at play.
Most pull leadership traits should be adopted, but push leaders tend to excel in crisis scenarios.
Running a country is different as you are faced with impossible decisions and dilemmas.

[51:36] Silicon Valley
The smartest people went to the best schools.
All the cash in the world is represented in those schools, and every fund is invested in technology.
Silicon Valley had an open-source culture where they share ideas and collaborate with each other freely.
After the cost of living exploded, the open-source culture isn't as strong anymore.
There is a mentality of entitlement and no more drive to reinvent the world.

“Most of business is not scientific. It is heuristic.” - Click Here to Tweet This[56:38] Thoughts on Tech Pioneers
The Zuckerbergs are trailblazers and have their own personalities.
Leaders such as Mark Zuckerberg and Bill Gates are typical geeks who did not expect their business to boom.
Congress will always try to regulate and mingle with their business.

[01:01:53] Habits to Stay Sharp
Develop awareness and be organized.
Fix your bed. A confused environment leads to a confused mind.
Learn about your physical health and well-being not just when you're sick.
Manage your energy levels without using stimulants and depressants.
Humans have a seasonal diet, so shift your diet according to the season.

“The essence of man is through creation . . . You owe it to mankind to do everything you can to make yourself and make the world a better place through creation.” - Click Here to Tweet ThisEnjoy This Podcast?
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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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1 hr 17 min
June 15, 2020How to Find Your Voice & Spark Conversations for the Kingdom with Misty Phillip
God gave us a mission: to preach the good news to the ends of the earth. As we face the greatest tribulation of our time, people need to hear His message now more than ever. Thus, our gift and calling must be clear to us so that we can do well and be a living testament to His grace.
In this episode, Misty Phillip shares how she responded to God's call of spreading the Gospel on different platforms. More importantly, she teaches us how we can further expand the reach of God's words by empowering others to do the same.
This episode is for people who want to share God’s word primarily through writing and podcasting. Whether you are just planning to start a podcast or you have already released a few episodes, listening to Misty's experiences will encourage you to keep going.
The world is waiting to hear from you, so gather the courage and speak!
3 Reasons to Listen:
Be reminded that God blessed you with talents to share with the entire world.
Discover how to find people who share your passion, work with them to further your craft, and share God's message.
Learn how you can follow Misty's example of responding to God's call amid a time of fear.

Resources
Join the Spark Christian Podcast Conference to launch and market the podcast of your dreams!
Sign up for the Rocket Podcast community to prepare your podcast for takeoff!
By His Grace with Misty Phillip
The Struggle Is Real But So Is God by Misty Phillip
Spark Podcast Planner 2020 by Misty Phillip & Peter Phillip
Dear Wife: 10 Minute Invitations to Practice Connection with Your Husband by A Wife Like Me
Christian Podcasters Association
Halfway There with Eric Nevins
Episode Details

About Misty
Misty Phillip is a wife and a mother to three sons. She is a successful entrepreneur, author, podcaster, blogger, speaker, and Bible teacher. Misty is passionate about inspiring women to live authentically for Jesus.
She also founded Spark Christian Podcast Conference and co-founded Rocket Podcast.
To know more about Misty and her work, you can visit her website. You may also reach her on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook.
Episode Highlights [02:10] Getting to Know Misty
Misty identifies herself as a lover of King Jesus
She is a wife and a mother to three young men.
Misty is currently at the tail end of her homeschooling journey for their youngest son.
Misty considers being an author, speaker, podcaster, and entrepreneur as her full-time job.

[04:03] The Importance of Working from Rest
We need to work from a place of rest as God did when He created the universe.
Working from rest means being connected to the Lord every day because He is our source.
Misty doesn’t overschedule her family, and she is intentional with the things she does.
She keeps her calendar manageable so that she still has time to love and serve her family and neighbors.

[07:05] Reflections amid the Quarantine
For Misty, the quarantine period is a mixed bag of difficulty and blessing.
Families are spending more time together, which is a blessing.
Her husband was laid off, but their family remains functional.
Listen to the full episode to know more about Misty’s family.

[11:46] On Homeschooling
Misty thinks people are “crisis schooling” right now. They're trying to do what schools do in their home.
She believes homeschooling is an act of discipleship where you’re constantly teaching your children wisdom and values from a Christian perspective.

[16:14] Being a Parent to a Special Needs Child
Misty’s 21-year-old son Connor had a brain injury as a baby. She considers him as a blessing in their life who helps them be more like Jesus.
Parenting him comes with a lot of heartache, but he is a constant source of joy to his family and those around him.
Listen to the full episode to understand more of Misty's challenges as a mom.
She reminds parents facing the same challenges that they are never alone and God is always with them.

[23:39] Misty’s Urge to Share Her Journey
During difficult times, God spoke to her and showed her she didn't have to do anything to earn His love.
Mistry realized that as an experienced mom, it was her duty to share and equip younger mothers with wisdom.
She then started her blog, podcast, and Bible study.

“God, I don't know how to do this, but You do. And so just remembering that He's there, even when it feels really hard and really lonely, I can always share my burden with the Lord.” - Click Here to Tweet This[27:14] Why Does God Let Bad Things Happen?
The answer is in Genesis. When sin entered the world, the perfect garden God created had been corrupted.
We will face tribulations, but we can take heart knowing Jesus has paid for our sins on the cross.
God allows terrible things to happen because they will help us become more like Jesus.

“He does allow things to happen in our lives. He doesn't do evil, but things are sifted through His sovereign hand because they help us to become more like Jesus.” - Click Here to Tweet This[31:15] On God's Grace
God’s grace changed Misty’s sinful life and shaped her to become the mom, ministry leader, and entrepreneur she is today.
Listen to the full episode to hear about Misty’s life growing up.

[33:55] The Spark Conference
Misty was amazed her small podcast can reach people all over the world.
God gave her the idea of organizing a live event to bring more people together.
The preparation was taxing, but eventually it was done in God’s perfect timing.

“All of the things that I had done from when I was a recruiter back before I homeschooled my kids, and when I worked at Enron, and just all the different things that I had done through homeschooling, everything had prepared me for this moment for Spark.” - Click Here to Tweet This[38:22] Misty's Learnings & Future Plans
Misty learned planning a conference is her gift and calling.
She also learned she can’t do everything, so she formed a team to help her.
Misty is going to change the format of the next conference. From having one keynote, it will have five or six. Misty will also introduce breakout sessions.
She also formed Rocket Podcast with Eric Nevins where podcasters can get constant training.
As an event planner, Misty will look out for the “pandemic language” in future contracts with hotels and airlines.

[47:24] Spreading the Message of the Kingdom
Jesus wanted us to make disciples of many nations. We can do that with a podcast.
People are hungry for hope, peace, and joy; thus, the voice of Christian podcasters are important now more than ever.

[52:21] Words of Encouragement for People Who Want to Share the Word of God
Misty's advice for people who want to begin sharing is to just do it.
Find people to teach or train you.
Don’t let fear hold you back.

“Just step out, and just do it afraid. Do it with fear, and find people to walk alongside you to teach you, to train you.” - Click Here to Tweet This[53:37] The Rocket Podcast Community
The Rocket Podcast community has a rich library, available experts, and masterminds to help their members hone their craft.
They also have a checklist of the things aspiring podcasters need before starting their own show.
Rocket Podcast also helps established podcasters grow and monetize their podcast.

[57:50] Recommendations for New & Aspiring Podcasters
Attending the Spark Conference is a good first step because it will teach you everything you need to know about podcasting.
If you can’t attend the Spark Conference, training materials are available on Rocket Podcast’s library for an affordable price.

[01:00:10] What's Next for Misty
Misty is excited to help people hone their message through the Rocket Podcast.
She’s also looking forward to planning the next Spark event.

“Even though the world is being turned upside down, if we're listening to the voice of truth and what the Bible says and we're taking everything in through that lens, we're going to weather this storm a little bit differently than people that don't have that.” - 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 five 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 renew their spiritual life through God's grace? A simple way is to share this episode or what you've learned today on social media.
Connect with the SeekGoCreate Network! For updates and more episodes, visit our Website or follow us on Twitter.
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.
Book Coaching Call
1 hr 6 min
June 08, 2020Empower Your Health, Business, and Life Through An Abundance Mindset with Kimberley Milousis
We are living in unprecedented times when almost every aspect of our life seems to be going downhill. At some point, we will experience loss, frustration, desperation, and hopelessness. The good news is there is abundance at the end of it all. Having an abundance mindset empowers our health, business, and life.
In this episode, Kimberley Milousis shares her journey as a natural health entrepreneur and a Christian abundance coach. She talks about personal growth and empowered living. Kimberley also enlightens us on essential oils and how they have transformed lives and empowered people.
If you want to know more about the abundance mindset and an empowered life, listen to this episode!
3 Reasons to Listen:
Learn about personal growth and empowered living.
Discover how having an abundance mindset can help you get through your darkest moments.
Explore the physical, emotional, and mental benefits of essential oils.

Resources
Empowered Living with Kimberley Milousis
Life More Abundantly Course by Kimberley Milousis
Essential Oils Masterclass by Kimberley Milousis
doTERRA Essential Oils
doTERRA On Guard
Do you want to experience how essential oils can transform your life? Enjoy a 20% discount on your essential oil purchase from Empowered Living’s shop by using the code SEEK.
Episode Details

About Kimberley
Kimberley Milousis is a natural health entrepreneur and a Christian abundance coach. She is a Canadian Founder and Presidential Diamond Leader at doTERRA. Before her essential oil business, Kimberley had years of experience as a CPA tax specialist. She is also the CEO and Founder of Kimberley Milousis Empowered Living.
To know more about Kimberley, you can visit her website. You may also reach her through LinkedIn or email.
Episode Highlights[01:27] Mildly Eccentric and Moderately Crazy Kimberley
Kimberley likes to describe herself as mildly eccentric and moderately crazy.
She tends to be cheesy and laughs frequently. At the same time, people trust her as a professional.
Kimberley commits to empowering people, particularly in terms of their health and finances.

[08:20] Addicted to Growth
For Kimberley, growth is something that we should always expect to see. Growth brings her so much excitement.
Her whole life revolved around seeking God and creating a growth pattern in her own life.
Anybody can overcome their worst circumstances through the process of growth.

“Growth is something that we should expect to see on an ongoing basis, whether we’re talking about a business, a person, or a garden. If it’s not growing, it’s dead.” - Click Here to Tweet This[14:18] Why Kimberley Left A 6-Figure Job
Kimberley was a senior corporate tax manager. She had 20 years of tax experience.
She decided to take the road less traveled. As the poem goes, it made all the difference in her life.
She excelled at her job, but she wanted more. She left to do full-time marriage ministry.

“I needed to leave the game of thinking that my identity was somehow tied to my rank, that my value could be determined by an income or by what I had accomplished.” - Click Here to Tweet This[22:18] Kimberley’s ‘Dark Years’
There was a time when Kimberley and her family were experiencing financial difficulties. She had to borrow money from friends.
Kimberley and her husband were both unemployed. They were in so much debt.
She found comfort in the thought that God is in control.

[26:58] Why God Is Shaking Things Up
God is shaking what can be shaken so that what cannot be shaken will remain.
This is a time to recalibrate and to focus on what is essential.
God is working, but the enemy is working too.
We need to rebuke the enemy by seeking repentance.

“God is working, and He is shaking things up. I believe that in the season that we’re in right now, He’s shaking what can be shaken so that what cannot be shaken will remain.” - Click Here to Tweet This[31:56] The Abundance Mindset
God’s promise to give us an abundant life has not changed.
Having an abundance mindset changes our approach to what is happening now, especially during this pandemic.
Everything good comes from a recognition that God created enough.
The enemy focuses on what is lacking. If we focus on that too, we are more prone to sin.
If we understand that God provides everything, then there is no place for sin.

“Nothing good comes from the mindset of lack. Everything good comes from a recognition that God created enough.” - Click Here to Tweet This[40:02] The Gardening Analogy
Gardening relates to life in many different ways.
We reap what we sow.
Through gardening, we learn that there is a time to sow and to let things grow. There is a time to cut down and a time to pull out.

[42:46] Kimberley’s Branding
Her son does all of her branding and marketing.
The color purple speaks of royalty, while the color pink speaks of femininity.
Kimberley’s logo stands for two different things—an oil-drop and the idea of growth.

[46:58] Kimberley’s Essential Oils Business
At first, Kimberley was not interested in direct sales and businesses. Eventually, she became fascinated with the product.
She had a dream in which a song about oil was playing in her head. From then on, she knew that she was called to this business.
Kimberley has about $2 million in sales every month. There are about 70,000 people in her organization, and about 3,000 of them are actively earning.
Kimberley’s business is growing amid this crisis because it is an essential product. It serves people at a physical and emotional level.

[58:16] doTERRA On Guard
The doTERRA On Guard is a combination of clove, cinnamon, eucalyptus, rosemary, and wild orange.
It is powerful supportive oil.

[01:08:49] Seek, Go, Create
Kimberley chose the word “seek.”
During her period of darkness, she had been seeking after God.
Kimberley is looking to teach more people about the greatness of God.

“If I can do it, anybody can do it. But I worked really hard. I loved what I was talking about—I really believed in it. I saw people’s lives being changed, and that just fueled me.” - Click Here to Tweet ThisEnjoy This Podcast?
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June 01, 2020Do Your Willpower & Personality Determine Your Future Self with Benjamin Hardy
Many of us believe we have a fixed personality and it affects all our actions and choices throughout our lifetime. This thinking, though true to an extent at present, limits our ability to define our future.
In this episode, organizational psychologist Benjamin Hardy talks about his books Willpower Doesn’t Work and Personality Is Not Permanent. He poses a challenge to the prevalent view that we are defined by our past and personality types. He introduces us to the concept of the “future self” and how it can guide us to grow and become better individuals.
Tune in to this episode to know more about creating a better and more beautiful future!
3 Reasons to Listen:
Discover why your personality is not permanent and is, instead, significantly shaped by your choices.
How to address your traumas and use them to realize the future you envision?
How can you use this pandemic to change yourself for the better?

Resources
Willpower Doesn’t Work by Benjamin Hardy
Personality Isn't Permanent by Benjamin Hardy
Too Soon Old, Too Late Smart by Gordon Livingstone
The Psychology of Your Future Self, a TED talk by Dan Gilbert
The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk
Episode Details

About Benjamin
Dr. Benjamin Hardy is an organizational psychologist and the author of Willpower Doesn’t Work. His upcoming book, Personality Isn’t Permanent, challenges the view that personality is fixed and innate and provides science-based strategies for becoming the person you want to be.
To know more about Dr. Benjamin and his work, you can visit his website. You may also reach him through LinkedIn or his Facebook page.
Episode Highlights[03:07] Benjamin’s Family
He and his wife got married in 2012 and moved to South Carolina.
His wife grew up with foster kids in her home, and he supported her desire to do the same.
It took them three months to go through the process of training and getting ready for it.
They ended up having three kids from the foster care system who are siblings.

[10:43] Willpower Doesn’t Work
In the town where his foster kids grew up, no matter how hard they worked, their potential is radically limited by their circumstances.
When you give these kids support and opportunities, their lives will change.
Exposing yourself to new ideas is powerful.
The book challenges the concept that “you do everything yourself.” It explains that context and situations matter a lot more.
It views people vis-à-vis their environment rather than thinking of them as an individual and isolated being.

“From my perspective, your ability to make choices and have agency is limited by your context, by what's available to you. If you don't have options, you can't make choices.” - Click Here to Tweet This[16:29] The New Normal
When you change any part of a system, the whole system changes.
Since the world is fundamentally different, it would be impossible for certain things to go back. The system will not go back to what it was before.
Proactive and forward-thinking people will adapt; others will be traumatized and left to pick up the pieces for a long time.

[18:26] Facing the New Normal
Transitional periods are the times when you can get out of your rhythms.
If you make various changes now, it won't be that extreme to your environment because everyone is undergoing change.
This is the perfect opportunity to make the desired changes and start anew.
Think of your future self. Who do you want to be?
Start making decisions based on who you want to be versus who you have been.

[20:53] Making the Most of an Opportunity
If you do not have a future self you are striving to be, it will be tough to be intentional. It will follow that it doesn’t matter who you are today.
You may get stuck with the situation, be reactive, and follow the herd mentality.
Things that matter matter now more than ever.
Listen to the full episode for Benjamin’s tips on living intentionally during this pandemic.

[30:18] Personality Is Not Permanent
When you empathize with other people, you understand them better. And when you understand them, you don’t box them into fixed categories.
Through his book, Benjamin wants people to be compassionate and understanding toward their former self.
The people who might have hurt you or led you down the wrong path deserve as much compassion and empathy.
If you can do these things, it frees you from your past and opens up your future.

“If you're committed to a future, you don't invest so much in episodes along the way. And in fact, you then choose to frame those so they can support you continuing towards your future.” - Click Here to Tweet This [33:50] The Victim Mindset
Things are happening either for you or to you.
Victims are people who do not understand emotional regulation and reframing.
Victims are committed to the past instead of the future. This limits their potential for growth.
If you're committed to a future version of yourself, then you fixate on the incidences in your life as they occur. Instead, you reframe them to support you.

[35:49] On Personality Tests & Identity
Personality tests can give you an identity. But this identity can give you a fixed mindset.
It is not who you are today that matters.
The problem today is that people over-identify with their personality. They do not hold it loosely enough to realize their future self is going to be different.
These tests give you a label, and you just confirm it instead of striving for the person you can become.

[39:49] Other Topics Tackled in His Upcoming Book
It also talks about how to reframe trauma and touches on why people do not change.
It shifts the focus on your future self instead of your past in understanding your behavior.
Also, it explains how your future self can drive your daily behavior.

[41:15] On Trauma
Past experiences can shape what we do. We may think we are a certain person, but in truth we are just responding to the negative event we experienced.
Trauma freezes your personality. It keeps you stuck in the past.
In trauma, there is no emotional regulation. You just internalize things and do not deal with them.
Trauma isn't what happens to you. It's what you hold on the inside.
Listen to the full episode to know more about trauma and how to address it.

“What trauma does is it shatters your flexibility; it shatters your ability to learn. And instead, you have no future. Everything is based on what happened in the past.” - Click Here to Tweet This[52:20] On Spirituality
His faith in God affects his perspective.
Faith in God is a powerful thing to have, but it doesn’t take away his belief in science or in business. His faith supports both and helps him grow, learn, and seek change.
Life is like a classroom. Human beings are here to learn, grow, develop, and change.
From a Christian perspective, God can change the meaning of former sins or former pains. The past can be redeemed, and you can be transformed.
God is bigger than some label.

“You can't have motivation without hope. And so, motivation, hope, confidence, faith, courage—these things that make people exceptional—require striving for a future, not just dwelling in your current self.” - Click Here to Tweet This [57:18] Willpower & Decision-Making
We all have willpower, but it doesn’t always take us where we want to go.
Willpower is the ability to make high-quality decisions.
If you rely on willpower in bad situations, you’re probably going to make poor decisions.

[01:03:47] Message for the Readers of His Book
Read the introduction section seriously.
More than our abilities, it’s our choices that show us who we really are.
You can be your future self. If you don’t, then you have limited your ability to make choices.

“Regardless of what some personality tests told you are, regardless of who you've been in the past, you can choose to be different.” - Click Here to Tweet ThisEnjoy This Podcast?
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May 25, 2020High Achievers, Mental Health, Starting a Podcast | Q&A with Joe Sanok
This pandemic can bring out the best and worst in us, depending on how willing we are to take risks. Regardless of the field where we work, all of us are swimming in the same ocean of doubt. This should not stop us from venturing into new opportunities and building and growing our capabilities.
In this episode, coach, podcaster, and speaker Joe Sanok shares with us how we can make the most of this pandemic. Joe talks about Practice of the Practice and how it can help people in private practice live with fulfillment in their calling. He also shares some tips for aspiring business podcasters on how to launch their podcast.
Tune in to this episode to discover how you can help your community and share your knowledge through podcasting.
3 Reasons to the Listen:
Discover how you can be a “high achiever” amid the pandemic.
Learn about business podcasting and how to improve your content.
Find out how to improve your private practice and make it fulfilling.

Resources
Pillars of Practice E-Courses
Podcast Launch School
The Storyteller’s Secret by Carmine Gallo

About Joe
Joe Sanok is a TEDx speaker and writer. Joe has the #1 podcast for private practices and podcasts. He is the Chief Vision Officer of Practice of the Practice.
To know more about Joe and his work, you can visit his website. You may also reach him through LinkedIn.
Episode Highlights[03:30] Joe’s Family
He has been married to his wife for 15 years. They have been friends since high school.
They have two daughters.
He was a foster care supervisor at a community college before.
His genetics and environment led him to become performance-oriented in school, work, and business.

[11:27] Who Is a “High Achiever”?
High achievers want to do the most with the skill set they have.
They also want to pursue big things.
High achievers can be either in health or not in health. Listen to the full episode to know the difference!

[15:38] Opportunity Costs of Being a High Achiever
A lot of famous achievers missed a lot in their lives.
Clear boundaries must be set outside your business to help you get more out of life.
We need to have downtime to think through things.

[24:25] Know Your Value
Start with your own value and the thought that you have something to say.
After focusing on your personal value, look into what you value the most in your immediate surroundings.
Afterward, go beyond and search for the higher world’s value.
These values affect the way you show up in your work.

“When you set some very clear boundaries or some very clear personal goals outside of your business, it then helps you get more out of life in a diverse way, where you have diverse experiences.” - Click Here to Tweet This[28:38] What Causes Change?
People should learn from others’ experiences; nowadays, they usually make decisions using analytics and feelings.
Other peoples’ stories can be a catalyst for you.
But most of the time, our own experiences cause change.

“The best way we learn is either through our own experiences or other people's stories. And that's why storytelling is so powerful.” - Click Here to Tweet This[31:39] Thoughts on the Pandemic
People tend to fall into two camps right now. Some go into a deep recession. Others take this as an opportunity to grow businesses and make the best out of the situation.
None of us knows what is going to happen. Most of us lack information.
We all have problems that were already there before this situation. The pandemic is like an ice that expands the cracks in our lives.
Now is the perfect time to act on those challenges if you want to improve your situation and achieve happiness.

[39:16] Advice for People in Private Practice
When you want to start a practice, you should keep your costs to a minimum.
Joe’s company offers a one-year practice plan for $17. You can also join a membership community for $99 a month.
After helping their members improve their practice, they help their members launch their podcasts.
His company caters to therapists, counselors, psychologists, life coaches, and business coaches, among others.

“If your business is struggling, now's a great time to say, ‘I’m gonna put in a little extra time into my own learning.’” - Click Here to Tweet This [42:22] Mistakes That Hinder Fulfillment in the Practice
When private practitioners start, they usually do not put time on the SEO and meta description of their websites.
They usually miss out on the basics like blogging and website appearance.
You can use the pandemic as an opportunity to let people know of your specialization.
Delegate work and expand your network. Wearing many hats at once doesn’t work.
Hire people to write blog posts for you or do your marketing. You may also use your free time to work on the business and marketing side of things.

[46:57] Signing Up on Masterclass
Ongoing learning is important.
It is also an excellent opportunity to learn with your children and your family and demonstrate to them the importance of learning.

[49:08] On Podcasting
Around 52% of the people in the US listen to at least one podcast a month. Stats show podcasting has the biggest audience and the smallest competition.
Decide what your podcast is going to be. Is it just going to be a hobby or a business venture?
If you want it as a business venture, address your community's pain points before you pitch your product.

[55:01] Getting Started with Podcasting
Podcast Launch School starts with the basics of the technology used in podcasting.
Next, you will identify the pain you want to address and the people you want to work with.
Lastly, you will identify the transformation you want to offer.
Before they start recording their first episode, Joe encourages those in the program to write a nine-part email course for their audience.
The first three parts deal with why society has set your target audience up for failure. The next three are quick wins they can achieve in a week. The last three emails are about the long-term habits they must develop to be successful.
A workbook or handbook can be a companion to your podcast.

[57:24] What to Talk About During Podcasts
Learn how to tell good stories.
Learn how to be a good interviewer.
Be prepared.

“Your responsibility as a podcaster isn't to me, the guest . . . but it’s to your audience, that they get the best possible content.” - Click Here to Tweet This[59:06] The 3-Type Formula for Business Podcasts
The first five to seven episodes must be solo shows.
Next, go into interviewing experts.
Lastly, for the next five to seven episodes, Joe recommends they be live coaching shows.

“We're not called to be in this world and just enjoy it, but we're here to develop it, mold it, shape it, turn it into something different than it would have been had we not been here.” - Click Here to Tweet This
Enjoy This Podcast?
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May 18, 2020Lifestyle, Leadership, Remote Work & Ireland | Q&A with MaryPat Kavanagh
We all know being an entrepreneur entails hard work. However, we don't know that behind the success stories are failures and adversities they have to experience to eventually succeed. The lifestyle we adopt and the skills we develop all determine if we will actually make it. Now more than ever, we have to reflect and learn about how to become the best version of ourselves.
In today's episode, entrepreneur and marketing expert MaryPat Kavanagh shares her insights on what the entrepreneurial lifestyle truly entails. She talks about developing essential skills, as well as the value of leadership, to become successful. MaryPat also discusses how she copes during the pandemic and how to establish productivity even when working remotely.
This episode is for everyone who wants to learn about leadership, entrepreneurship, and productivity despite the ongoing crisis.
Tune in to this podcast to learn more about success and your journey to it!
3 Reasons to Listen:
Discover the meaning of success and the obstacles and learnings to expect in your journey.
Learn about the entrepreneurial lifestyle and the type of leader we all need.
What are the important qualities of being productive while doing remote work, and how can we adapt to the new normal?

Resources
Strategic Results Marketing

About MaryPat
MaryPat Kavanagh is a speaker, business coach, and chief marketing strategist. She has extensive experience in small business and marketing and has owned restaurants, retail businesses, and consulting practices. She is the founder and owner of Strategic Results Marketing, a marketing agency specializing in strategizing and planning for both online and offline marketing for entrepreneurs.
To know more about Marypat and her work, you can visit her website. You may also reach her through LinkedIn.
Episode Highlights[01:59] Getting to Know MaryPat
MaryPat’s mission has been to be like how a moon reflects light from the sun onto the pathway.
For the past 25 years, her goal has been to empower her four daughters to create a positive impact.
This led to a deeper mission of empowering younger generations about leadership and leveraging their skills to significantly impact society.
Her world is a reflection of you and your greatest gifts, and helping reflect that back into a specific, clear, tangible plan or pathway so that you can have a greater impact.
Providing information the next-generation leaders can leverage has been a big part of her.

[06:37] Defining Success
Success is always a personal thing, just like our fingerprints.
You don’t become successful and then stop. It is not about the destination.
There are many stories and talks about what success is, but there is no clear-cut definition because it’s something personal.
For MaryPat, success is about the freedom to be where you want, whenever and however you want.

“Success for me is freedom to choose to be where I want, when I want, how I want.” - Click Here to Tweet This[08:51] Her Irish Roots
She is now in Ireland, and her father is Irish.
She believes she became an entrepreneur by accident.
Once she knew what to do, other people started advocating for her.
Her children had a hard time living in Ireland at first, but they eventually adjusted.
Listen to the full episode to hear MaryPat’s story about her personal history, heritage, and early life anecdotes.

[21:22] The Entrepreneurial Lifestyle“I need to celebrate where I'm at every single day, and it matters. All of those little steps are usually not little steps.” - Click Here to Tweet This
She never expected to become an entrepreneur, but she married someone with an entrepreneurial spirit and vision.
What fires her up is different from what motivates other people.
We sometimes forget that it's important to celebrate the small things every day because of how driven we are.
She conducts a weekly sharing of celebration with her team.
Her one-page business plan consists of your mission, market, message, value, strategies, and goals.

“How you're going to celebrate right now—what does that look like? Because I think we're so driven that we forget to stop and do that, and we don't realize how important it is.” - Click Here to Tweet This[26:48] Remote Work
You should have the right type of technology. This includes your hardware, software, and connection.
Create and surround yourself with a good, dedicated environment that works for you.
Setting up business systems to document processes and be organized is crucial for any team.
Emotional intelligence and a positive attitude are essential to prevent anxiety from bleeding into your work.
In terms of self-management, having a daily structure that works for you is important to allow yourself breaks and give yourself a routine.

[35:42] MaryPat’s Struggles With the Pandemic
Even if she sounds like the expert, she still struggles with shutting off her work.
In the past, she also found herself drinking alcohol and could potentially begin to slide into unproductivity.
MaryPat also has trouble with setting boundaries.
There really isn’t any expertise as we are experiencing our current situation for the first time.
Tune in to the podcast to find out her stories about Ireland during the pandemic.

[41:08] Everyone Is Falling Apart
She recounts how her daughter’s bosses have stopped acting like leaders and are also struggling.
They have been spinning their entire teams and wasting a lot of energy.
Even bosses are still human. Don’t forget to be kind.

[44:59] Obstacles to the Entrepreneur Journey
Being an entrepreneur bouncing around isn't easy. People have always asked her when she would finally get a job.
Everyone convinced her that being employed would give her peace of mind and a stable income.
Being in the field with no traditional corporate experience made her essentially unemployable. She also didn’t enjoy social services even if she needed it.

[47:21] The Cool Things She Enjoys
Being both an American and a European citizen at the same time enabled her to vacation on a dime.
Parenting her children and sharing their gifts with the world is something that she feels she would always be proud of.

[49:46] Skills for the New Normal
For the young generation who did not grow up in the street, they need to have the ability to be resilient amidst challenges.
We have not given our children the ability to fail, which is such an important skill to develop, especially in times such as now.
It is important to fail fast and fail forward. Ask yourself how many times you can fail and learn something new from it.
Unfortunately, everyone desires to be always comfortable, instead of actually seeking discomfort to grow.
Listen to the story of how her new teammate improved and overcame anxiety in the full episode!

[59:58] Leadership
We need confidence, courage, and agility to lead other people who don’t have direction.
To lead, you need to inspire and have a vision that would push others forward.
With the fast-changing pace of technology, you have to be able to adapt and not just manage the coming changes.
We all have to learn what is important to us.

“I can tell you that what we need in the very near future, like today, is agility and we need confidence. We need leaders who can go forward and bring a team forward when they don't know where they're going or what's on the other side because we don't have a choice anymore.” - Click Here to Tweet This[01:08:10] The Ideal Client
Her ideal client is a business owner running a small business with about 30 to 100 employees, and who doesn’t have a marketing department yet.
MaryPat looks for business owners who want to create a legacy and have some sort of exit strategy.
She looks for someone with a work-life balance.

[01:11:34] Seek, Go, Create
MaryPat feels strongly for the word, “Go.”
She believes in just going for it and figuring out things along the way.
Even if you don’t have the experience, you’ll just learn it along the way and have an amazing journey.

“We haven't given our children as much experience on how to fail, and I think that failing is arguably the most important skill you can have.” - 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
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May 11, 2020Iron Man, Real Estate, Golf | Q&A with Mark "MJ" Jackson
We all want to achieve greatness in one way or another. And we are all out here just trying to find our own secret sauce for success. If there is a person we can draw inspiration from, it would be Mark “MJ” Jackson, today’s podcast guest.
In this episode of Seek Go Create, real estate coach Mark “MJ” Jackson shares his experiences in business and how they paved the way for exciting things in his life, such as growing his faith, becoming a triathlete, and writing his own book. Long time friends Tim Winders and Mark Jackson recall their past experiences together and chit chats away with interesting life experiences and insights.
Tune in to the podcast and discover how you can also set yourself up for success!
3 Reasons to Listen:
Learn more about real estate amidst the pandemic from a world-renowned expert.
Get insights about how you can create success through passion, faith, and strong will.
Discover how achieving goals and success in life is a process full of hard work, determination, and focus.

Resources
InvestorComps events and activities
Arise To Live by Mark “MJ” Jackson

About MJ
Mark “MJ” Jackson is a real estate valuation coach for investors in the US and worldwide. He is the founder of InvestorComps, a resource for real estate valuation training and data. He is also an avid golfer and an Ironman athlete.
To learn more about Mark, you can visit his website. You may also reach him through email.
Episode Highlights[02:18] Meet Mark “MJ” Jackson
Mark is a real estate valuation coach. He finds his purpose in valuation in real estate.
He is also a golfer and Ironman athlete.
Mark is a long time friend and ex-business partner of Seek Go Create host Tim Winders.

[12:14] Making Decisions on Real Estate Amidst the Pandemic
For properties intended to be remarketed: Look at the numbers, your acquisition point, and see where you can test the market as far as pricing is concerned.
Prioritize long-term hold over a fix-and-flip strategy.
It is too soon to predict the prices of real estate in the next months.
Mark recommends being patient for now.

[16:18] Lessons From Past Experiences
Mark talks about his experience from 2008 that taught him valuable lessons in handling real estate.
For a location that lost school district accreditation, he resorted to long-term hold real estate for rentals or local housing projects.
In 2016, he transitioned his business model from a flip model to a long-term hold upon realizing the latter’s sustainability.
Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, you can transition and not just have one exit strategy on a property.

“Where crisis happens, opportunity comes out on the other side of that.” - Click Here to Tweet This[21:23] Experience in Different Markets
Mark started doing appraisal work in Georgia.
He then got opportunities to travel to places such as Japan and Europe and met people in the same industry.
He learned how valuation works around the world and how each country or place has its own unique characteristics or selling points.
Mark’s experience with the global market motivated him to build his own company and educate others about real estate.

“It’s unique how there’s always a different characteristic at every individual market area that drives it that you got to be aware of to be successful in these transactions.” - Click Here to Tweet This[27:28] All About InvestorComps
Mark found interest in putting up his own appraisal company in 2011 when interest rates dropped after the 9/11 incident.
He eventually sold his appraisal company and focused more on building a platform for coaching and educating people about real estate and the valuation first approach.
InvestorComps is all about coaching, engaging, and educating.
It is now a subscription-based platform that offers demand training, identifying cash buyers, host selling real estate, and valuation courses, among others.

[37:18] Growing Up
He grew up in a small town in New Jersey.
He recalled a couple of setbacks growing up, which shaped his principles and values today.
Mark’s relationship with his dad has largely influenced his actions and positive mindset today.

[48:24] Journey With Faith
Mark talked about his wife, a senior pastor, and their spiritual life together.
His faith helped him find career opportunities as much as his hard work did.
Faith enhanced his life, especially in terms of relationships and the dynamic of his marriage.

[55:12] Discovering His Passion for Golf
Mark got into golf out of curiosity and the desire to be good at something.
Golf became a hobby, and soon became a way for him to engage with clients and do business.
Golf brought him closer to God through the beauty of playing in different and beautiful golf courses.

[59:20] Getting Into Ironman
Mark started biking and swimming to stay physically fit because he dreams of celebrating his 50th wedding anniversary with his wife.
He started thinking about pursuing triathlon as he went along with swimming and biking. He began to learn running too.
Mark used the long hours of training to meditate, pray for his family, and even listen to audiobooks and gospels.
Ironman taught him discipline and focus, and he mentioned awakening every day with gratitude.
What was once a motivation to maintain his physical health became a mental transformation for Mark.

“It really just shows this posture that you always want to be flexible and pliable. And like so many other entities, schools, and businesses, we transition to a virtual event.” - Click Here to Tweet This[01:11:34] Writing Arise to Live“One little caveat is I’ve always shared that overwhelmingly, we’ve helped more investors make money on the deals that they’ve decided not to do.” - Click Here to Tweet This
Arise to Live is a reflection of his experience training for Ironman.
He believes that anything is possible if you intentionally and internally focus on your goals.
The freedom of lifestyle, the freedom to choose and do out of your own will, was a life-changing perspective which he ought to share about through his book.

“If our time is contracted already, how are we going to go back and duplicate something that we didn’t have to do the first time?” - Click Here to Tweet ThisEnjoy the Podcast?
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May 04, 2020Getting Your Message Heard in a Noisy World | Q&A with Phil Cooke
Christians often struggle with embracing change, especially in our modern culture. Practices that worked in the past may no longer be effective in bringing people closer to God's Word. However, the power in overcoming this challenge lies in how we use media to carry our words to millions of people.
In this episode, we talk to Phil Cooke, a well-renowned media producer, consultant, and writer. Phil discusses the challenges Christians face in Hollywood and how modern culture is affecting Christianity. He also shares essential media skills to convey our messages effectively.
Tune in to this episode if you want to learn how to move toward success with a nourished spirit, soul, and body.
3 Reasons to Listen:
Learn about the challenges of being a Christian in Hollywood.
Know why Christianity has slowly become ineffective in our modern culture.
Discover essential media skills every leader should possess to convey their messages adequately.

Resources
The Way Back: How Christians Blew Our Credibility and How We Get It Back by Phil Cooke & Jonathan Bock
One Big Thing: Discovering What You Were Born to Do by Phil Cooke
Jolt!: Get the Jump on a World That's Constantly Changing by Phil Cooke

About Phil
Phil Cooke is an influential media consultant, producer, and author based in Burbank, California. Phil has produced various well-renowned programs, including Billy Graham’s “Starting Over,” which reached around 1.5 billion people across 200 countries in a day. He was also the executive producer of “Let Hope Rise—the Hillsong Movie” and “The Insanity of God.”
Phil and his wife founded Cooke Media Group and have helped various Christian and nonprofit organizations in the world, such as The American Bible Society and The Museum of the Bible. He uses his media expertise to guide these foundations in conveying their story in a changing, disrupted culture.
If you want to learn more about Phil's works, you may reach him at PhilCooke.com, CookeMediaGroup.com, or at InfluenceLab.com.
Episode Highlights[03:22] The Impact of Hollywood
Most Christians perceive Hollywood as a dangerous place because we tend to boycott and criticize their works.
Missionaries do things differently because they go to a third world country to develop a relationship with the people.
For people to be receptive to their convictions, filmmakers must impress them with their talents first.

“Long time ago, I stopped thinking of Hollywood as the enemy and started thinking of Hollywood as a mission field.” - Click Here to Tweet This[09:37] The Rise of Online Ministries
Before this global pandemic, 41% of churches in America had never offered anything to their congregation online.
Real-life physical worship is not as important as building a community.
Ministries that take livestreaming seriously welcome and embrace people, giving them a third of their total income.

[12:57] Embracing Change
His first book, Jolt!, teaches you how to align yourself and embrace the changes in our culture.
The Word of God never changes even when everything else does.
Learn more about the significance of embracing change by listening to the full episode!

[15:33] Re-establishing Our Credibility
His second book, The Way Back, discusses why Christianity is losing its place in our new culture.
Most people regard us as phonies, hypocritical, and power-hungry.
Christians in the Roman Empire had no power and authority. But they were able to shift the Romans' minds to rethink who these Christians were and who God was.
Learn more about how Christianity became the dominant faith by listening to the full episode!

[20:54] The Impact of Loving Others
Around 76% of Americans do not know who their neighbors are.
Nowadays, people point to Christians and say, “I don't want to be like those people.”
People convert to faith not because of a moral challenge or an awakening. Learn the true reason by listening to the full episode!
We judge others during the first 8 seconds when we meet them for the first time.
Successful organizations are remarkable at one thing—being unique.

[29:56] Discovering Our Calling
Most of us doubt whether we should be doing what we want to do.
Failing on things you thought you should be doing allows you to get an essence of who you are.
Your purpose is not a mystery. You just need to foster it and get it out there.

[32:15] Phil's Journey into the Industry
He was a preacher's kid in North Carolina and started making films for fun.
He never thought about going into the entertainment business. However, during his freshman year in college, he had an epiphany.
He realized he could influence people through his films and programs.

“Working from the inside, I think, is the only way that really change any organization, any institution.” - Click Here to Tweet This[36:21] Working Behind the Scenes
He has worked with many contemporary churches and ministries.
When he worked with Billy Graham, he observed his leaders were not ready for something different.
They told him his program should never see the light of day. But when they broadcasted it, it reached over two and a half billion people worldwide and generated a million calls for salvation.
Once you feel God has called you to do something, fight for it.

[41:23] Practical & Spiritual Ways to Know Your Calling
The Holy Spirit can point out and reveal things to you. It can also give you confidence.
You just know when it works, and it takes a lot of confidence to abide by that.
There are a lot of battles you would be willing to give up. But there are also some you would want and should fight for.
We should recognize the value of creativity, especially in engaging our culture.

[48:09] Skills That Would Help Post-Quarantine
The power of telling your stories is now as crucial as ever.
Investing in an excellent communication and media team can help you get your message to millions of people.
People who are not well-versed in the media are not willing to give it time.

“Don't lead with your faith; lead with your talent.” - Click Here to Tweet This[55:15] Authenticity vs. Excellence
Perception matters more than reality.
In the first 8 seconds, people have already decided on your credibility.
Authenticity is about being real rather than adhering to a standard of excellence.
Excellence is about staying relevant.

“It's not about passion. It's about figuring out what you're really wired to do, why God puts you on the earth.” - Click Here to Tweet This[01:03:28] What Cooke Media Group Does
Phil's company focuses on how Christian projects can engage with modern culture more effectively.
Short films have become the best marketing tool in America.
Learn more about his projects by listening to the full episode!

[01:10:49] What Excites Phil
More leaders are starting to recognize the power of the media.
People who thought going online is not ministry are slowly changing their minds.
Both media and creativity matter.

“Sometimes you have to just clear all that stuff away, chip it all away, and get to the essence of who they really are.” - 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
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April 27, 2020Marketing, Strategy, Faith & Family | Q&A with Evan Knox
With its emphasis on immaterial spirituality, faith might seem incompatible with worldly concepts like marketing. However, a spiritually-blessed life doesn’t have to be one without success and accomplishment. At its core, marketing is a conversion tool to turn people into clients, customers, and followers. All groups, from businesses to religious organizations, can benefit from marketing.
In this episode, Evan Knox shares a marketing model that organizations can use to simplify their brand building. He also draws from his personal experiences to make connections between faith and marketing.
Tune in to this podcast to discover useful advice on marketing, faith, and life!
Resources
The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership by John Maxwell
Caffeine Marketing
Free coaching calls by Tim Winders. Just send an email to [email protected]

3 Reasons to Listen:
Discover how marketing and faith have much in common.
Learn how faith movements can benefit from good marketing.
Find out how to rise above difficult times toward a brighter future.

About Evan
Evan Knox is the founder of Caffeine Marketing, which makes unique and profitable marketing easy for small companies. He also founded CaffeineLabs, the education arm of his company, which teaches entrepreneurs how to master their businesses.
To know more about Evan and his work, you can check out Caffeine Marketing. You may also reach him through Instagram.
Episode Highlights[01:58] Evan's Beginnings
Evan grew up in Atlanta before traveling to various countries around the world, like Australia, Thailand, and the US.
He came up with Caffeine Marketing while reflecting on how entrepreneurs always liked to drink coffee.
The entrepreneurial hustle is overrated; people should be working smarter, not harder all the time.

“Most entrepreneurs and business owners just throw money onto the wall hoping something will stick.” - Click Here to Tweet This[08:01] Caffeine Marketing
Caffeine Marketing chooses clients carefully, ensuring that they can build mutually beneficial relationships with the people they want.
Instead of providing marketing content, the company focuses on strategies to ensure that clients can grow their businesses down the line.

“The whole hustle thing to me feels a little cliche. Like, I feel like you should work smarter, not harder all the time.” - Click Here to Tweet This[11:13] Marketing 101
Marketing starts with the first phase of brand awareness, where potential customers discover your business.
The second phase is consideration, where the business tries to convince people to work with them.
The last phase, conversion, results in people becoming customers.

[13:27] StoryBrand
StoryBrand is a proprietary seven-part framework that puts businesses in the role of guides, instead of heroes.
With this approach, businesses guide their customers to work out their desires and to figure out the obstacles that keep them from what they want.

“Okay, well, this adversity can either crush me, and I can end up where my dad is at right now. Or I'm gonna decide to, you know, I'm gonna lean into the opposite of that, I'm gonna lean into this new faith that I've kind of discovered.” - Click Here to Tweet This[24:11] Family and Growing Up
Evan's father and grandfather both work in the jewelry business. Growing up with them helped Evan develop his marketing skills.
He always felt loved by his family, who enjoyed stability and abundance until his father started using drugs.
Evan's family lost their home, but he decided to use his newfound faith as a source of strength.
His experiences gave him a scarcity mindset, which ultimately drove his desire to uplift his family.

[34:11] Faith and Marketing
With a belief in God, we realize that not everything is under your control, so we should do our best with what we can control.
Even faithful missions, such as those in the Bible, employ many marketing concepts, as they involve converting people to act by their faith.
Faith and marketing are distinct concepts, but they don't necessarily conflict. We can integrate them to achieve our goals.

“I can control some things, but I can't control everything. And I look at that, and I go, you know what, I'm gonna do the very best I can with the things that are in my control. And there is no sense of worrying about the things that are outside my control.” - Click Here to Tweet This[46:25] Achieving Growth With Marketing
Start with assessing your current situation when it comes to brand awareness.
Reflect on how you influence your customers to make their lives better. Be a guide that educates, not a hero that solves others' problems for them.
Finally, assess your conversion funnels. Make it easy for people to commit to calls-to-action.

[53:19] CaffeineLabs
With CaffeineLabs, Evan works with companies to help grow their businesses in ways beyond marketing.
Business mastery enables entrepreneurs to find innovative ways to keep on growing.

[59:44] What's Next?
Evan is currently working on developing a micro private equity group.
His goal is to become financially independent, enabling him to travel and work with nonprofits as much as he wants.

[01:01:13] Seek, Go, Create
For Evan, “create” stands out as it has the most internal resistance associated with it.
To create means to put pen to paper and to make it happen.

“Truth be told, if you look through the Bible, marketing happens." - 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 connect marketing with faith? A simple way is to share this episode or what you've learned today on social media.
Connect with the SeekGoCreate Network! For updates and more episodes, visit our website or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter.
To growing and becoming all we are created to be,
Tim
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