About 80% of people with autism are either unemployed or underemployed. Thomas D'Eri and his family knew they needed to do something to help Andrew, his brother on the autism spectrum, lead the full adult life he was capable of. So Thomas opened Rising Tide Car Wash with his father ten years ago; they now have a chain of three car washes employing more than 90 people with autism. 

Today, he talks with Tristan about designing an organization around people with autism and their talents, including structured hiring processes, job auditions, training programs, and consistent feedback. They also discuss the individual level of purpose and how people with autism have different social skills than neurotypical people. His lessons for hiring, training, and developing staff can be used by all types of companies. 

Thomas D'Eri is the author of The Power of Potential: How a Nontraditional Workforce Can Lead You to Run Your Business Better. Follow Rising Tide Car Wash on Facebook and Instagram. 

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New Year's resolutions can be punishing - stop doing this, start doing that. Instead, Lee Chaix McDonough recommends setting gentle intentions for 2023 and holding goals loosely, allowing them to guide rather than dictate. She also builds flexibility into her plans, allowing goals to pivot as life changes. 

Previously, Lee was a psychotherapist using an approach called acceptance and commitment therapy. Now she is coaching coaches and provides her advice for coaches starting out. She also discusses the idea of valued living, the link between pleasure and profit, and the importance of offering yourself forgiveness. 

Lee Chaix McDonough is the founder of Coach With Clarity, check out her podcast, and her book ACT On Your Business: Braving the storms of entrepreneurship and creating success through meaning, mindset, and mindfulness.

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"If we don't hit bottoms, we can't rise back up,” says Jessica Zweig. At 26 years old, she started her first company. But went from breakdown to breakthrough in her early 30s with over $75k of credit card debt and - $100 in her bank account. 

She had a true pivot moment after an experience going to her parents about a phone bill she couldn't pay. Now she runs a successful business, employing 25 people as a personal branding expert and founder/CEO of Simple Be Agency. She talks with Karen about how to get back into alignment, responding versus reacting, radical responsibility, the higher self and how our challenges shape us. Jessica also delves into her spiritual life and recent journey to Egypt.

Learn more about Jessica Zweig at jessicazweig.com, her book is out in paperback today with a new workbook. It’s called Be: A No Bullsh*t Guide to Increasing Your Self Worth and Net Worth By Simply Being Yourself.

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Are credit card balance transfers a good thing? While many are struggling with consumer debt at the moment and interest rates are rising, balance transfers can be a good financial choice for some. 

Today, Kiersten and Julien talk about what credit balance transfers are, who they’re good for, and what you should be aware of. They discuss fees associated and partial transfers, as well as how promotional periods work and the importance of scheduling payments. 

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Learn more at richandregular.com, purchase Cashing Out: Win the Wealth Game by Walking Away by Kiersten and Julien Saunders and follow on Instagram @richandregular. 

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Most of us will put up walls the moment we realize somebody is trying to sell something to us. Colin and Garrett noticed a stigma towards salespeople, that the general perception is they are pushy and manipulative. 

“But when we ask people who they think of when they hear the greatest salesperson on the planet, the top two answers are Martin Luther King Jr. and Steve Jobs,” says Colin on this week’s episode. They teach how to sell authentically, finding that people will buy from you based on your imperfections. They discuss leading with vulnerability and pathological optimism, being purpose-driven, and giving more than receiving. 

Colin Coggins and Garrett Brown are the authors of The Unsold Mindset: Redefining What It Means to Sell, follow them on Instagram and Twitter @colinandgarrett. Find them on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/colincoggins/ and linkedin.com/in/garrettjbrown/.

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“Existing as an entrepreneur in an unhealthy ecosystem doesn't have to be our reality,” says Jeffrey Shaw.  He says that to create a healthy ecosystem you need three factors – personal development, business strategies, and daily habits. 

As one of the most preeminent portrait photographers in the United States, he learned how to set up better circumstances for success while being self-employed. He chats with Erin about finding ideal clients, learning about the emotional journey of customers, and knowing the power of motivation and momentum. 

Learn more about Jeffrey at jeffreyshaw.com and listen to his podcast The Self-Employed Life. His books are called The Self-Employed Life and LINGO. 

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Do you know our brains are actually changing and making connections when we try new things and form habits? Learning this changed everything for Karen. It gave her the confidence to own the direction of her life and take more responsibility for her way of thinking. 

This week, she discusses neuroplasticity – the ability of the brain to change and adapt – and its effect on personal growth. Forming new habits benefits health and happiness while also creating new neural pathways. She discusses the effects on mindfulness on the brain, unlearning old habits, and taking care of your brain's overall health.

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Medical tourism continues to grow and is here to stay. Americans are now going to many other countries for treatments, surgeries, prescriptions and more. Kiersten and Julien first heard about medical tourism from a friend who had four prescriptions filled for around $2.50 in Mexico. Other friends traveled to Mexico to have dental work done. A knee replacement in the USA can cost around $40,000, while the price in India is $6,000 - 9,000 and in Singapore around $12,000.

The CDC has an entire webpage dedicated to medical tourism. From a hospitality standpoint, they discuss current advantages to existing in this market, including for airlines and hotels. They also talk about the issues you may encounter abroad.

Learn more at richandregular.com, purchase Cashing Out: Win the Wealth Game by Walking Away by Kiersten and Julien Saunders and follow on Instagram @richandregular. 

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Our identities and lives thrive on stories. But these are stories that we adopt through our families, culture, and experiences, says Chuck Wisner, and they can be self-limiting. 

This week, he talks about our stories not being our truths. Rather our stories break down into facts, emotions, and opinions. He discusses how leaders often feel like they need to have all the answers, but should make the shift from being a knower to a learner. He has four questions to ask to process conversations - What are my desires? What are my concerns? What power issues are at play? And what rules and codes of conduct are shaping my opinions and judgements? 

Learn more about Chuck at chuckwisner.com, and follow him on Instagram and Twitter @chuck_wisner. His book is called The Art of Conscious Conversations. 

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Ann Hiatt was only 20 years old when she thought she had killed Jeff Bezos. It was her first job after graduating and she had hired a helicopter which crashed. Ann describes working for Bezos and Google’s Eric Schmidt as relentless. From growing up in Seattle during the original dot com boom, she moved to Silicon Valley to work with the superheroes of tech. 

This week, Ann talks with Erin about career empowerment, her history in corporate environments, and her new work as an entrepreneur. They also discuss writing a mission statement as an entrepreneur and discovering how to align your passions to find your sense of purpose.

Learn more about Ann Hiatt at annhiatt.co, her book is called Bet on Yourself.

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