Socks & Soul

Entrepreneurism or just generally thinking outside the box comes naturally some people- For most though, it is a learned skill.  I don't care if my kids own their own businesses someday, but I do want them to have the kind of mindset that comes along with being an entrepreneur.  Sam Workman has this in his DNA-  His great-grandfather got into welding and manufacturing which eventually led to the family business he grew up in.  All the lessons that were taught to him over the years he is now passing along to his kids.  Our families are connected through the small town in Oregon where we grew up and his family's business employed me and three of my brothers growing up.  They are an awesome family, lifelong friends, you're going to love today's show.

Connect with Sam
https://agents.allstate.com/sam-workman-oregon-city-or.html
https://zvawellness.com/

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Imagine taking a hard look at your life and your dreams and then totally committing to them.  Being willing and patient enough to remove the obstacles that stand in your way.  What would that look like for you?  Well for Nick Peterson that meant quitting jobs, eliminating a mortgage, living in a crappy old trailer and starting several businesses, some of which did not succeed as planned.  Today's guest has the coolest story- it is a story about starting a thriving business in an industry he is passionate about- but that wasn't his dream, his dream was freedom, he wanted to be able to spend more time with his wife and kids, he wanted to live debt free- This story is about being willing to do whatever it takes to make your dreams come true. 

Follow Nick on Instagram
@livinlightly

Check out his stoves
https://www.tinywoodstove.com/

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Beards, Carpets, Advertising & entrepreneur competitions- some people are just wired to run businesses.  Jeremy is the guy who on his second day of college knew it was not for him- so he split off and started his first business.  Since then he has started several more businesses and continues to thrive.

 Jeremy's Businesses-
Zerorez Spokane- https://www.zerorezspokane.com/
Beardbrand- https://www.beardbrand.com/
The Woodshop- https://www.thewoodshopnw.com/

Connect with Jeremy
Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/jeremyemcgee/

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We live in an era where we have unlimited access to information right in our pocket.  We can easily bypass the wisdom and connection of talking to those who have been through the struggle.  Sheldon has been in business for decades and his biggest regret was not finding a good mentor early on to help him navigate the obvious pitfalls.  Today he mentors business students at Gonzaga University and talks about how to be excited everyday with your work.

Connect with Sheldon!
[email protected]
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https://selkirkdev.com/
https://revamppanels.com/

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One kind act has the power to change the trajectory of someone's life.  As a homeless teenager, a pizza shop owner showed Mike grace which taught him a valuable lesson about the power of kindness.  Today he gives former inmates a second chance at life by hiring them in his business and the results are amazing.  You're going to love today's guest.

Mike's Glass Shop in Seattle- Quality Auto Glass

Mike's one day adventure with random youtubers (@TheZacandJayShow)

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We cannot entirely control what life may throw at us- we can only choose what we do with it and who we will become.  Today's guest miraculously survived a horrific car accident- she talks about the physical and emotional challenges she faced, and how she found happiness in her new reality.

 Lindi's Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/lindi.marcusen/

The Alchemist (Lindi's Favorite Book)
https://amzn.to/3iB8ha4

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As an 8-year boy he built a playhouse out of old mining crates that was larger than his family's home.  This creativity spawned a love for writing which he shared with a childhood friend, and when tragedy struck he dove deeper into that passion.  In today's episode he shares about being an author and learning the importance hard work and proper education play in finding success in a very competitive field.

Saul's website-
https://saulrip.com/

Saul's book- My Friend, Merlin
https://amzn.to/2Gllvdt

This is the song his grandma had him sing every morning to help him instill confidence in himself
Mac Davis - It's Hard To Be Humble

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Mike Bresson founded Active4Youth, a non-profit, to save elementary school athletic programs after budget cuts eliminated them.  Following numerous failed attempts to fund the non-profit he finally got a break.  Today it has over 6,000 participants and hundreds of volunteers.  In our interview he shares why he stuck with it and the source of his inspiration.

Show Notes:
Active4Youth.org

Videos referenced (links)

• First video made of the All City Meet
• First collaboration between Active4Youth & DittoFilm Media
• All City Meet 2016
• 'Fab Five' Story of Lewis & Clark High School Girls Cross Country team members who started their running career with Active4Youth and went on to win the state title

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She was blindsided by multiple life altering health issues that forced a lifestyle change.  Through Instagram she discovered a passion for decorating cookies and in my opinion has become one of the best in the business.  She has built a great little business and in today's episode she shares her journey.

Check out Amber's Instagram-
https://www.instagram.com/flourandfrostingspokane/

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Do you feel like your life is stuck in cruise control?  Is your current future something you are excited about? My guest today was an accountant in a big city at a big firm.  He lived in a great neighborhood, he could see his whole future ahead of him and it did not excite him.  He made a drastic change and overcame serious anxiety.  He figured out how preparation and ingesting good content were the keys to his success and talks about how he was able to do it.  

Connect with Jason-
Facebook @jason.munck

Books Referenced in the Show-
The greatest salesman in the world- Og Mandino
The Richest Man in Babylon

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