The AGC Experience

Join Travis Sims and Michael Sophia as they talk about finding your purpose in life. Michael is an expert in self-development who started his journey to be purposeful at a young age. He shares his advice on how you can find purpose in your personal life, the business you do, and your community.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Thinking in decades instead of weeks, months, and years with your goals.
• The value of finding resources online to learn. He learned about real estate and business development during his first year in college!
• Having a purpose in your enterprise. The need for community and civil prosperity.
• Building a strong online presence and creating value for your audience.
• Spending time to hone in on improving your business.
• And more!

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About Michael Sophia:

Michael Sophia is the Founder of Prosper & Purpose Media Co. -

I am an avid student of life. Devoted in my efforts, I'm a social entrepreneur, and in my work specifically with Prosper and Purpose, I'm an advocate for greater self-awareness and relevance in our work as business and organization leaders, because our world needs transformational development.

I believe more authentic intelligence and creativity is necessary for the challenges we face. I'm hopeful to encourage and inspire these capacities in my friends and colleagues, and in our broader online community.

I'm also the founder of Advancement Academy - a platform for personal growth, health and vitality, and transformational development.

In an early career in the fitness industry, I grew as a manager of over a dozen fitness centers, then as a strategic advisor and consultant - where I'm grateful to have positively connected with and impacted countless thousands of lives and taught advanced business success strategies to hundreds of coaches, managers, and operators.

Then, I felt the need for an important shift. I wanted to awaken to more of life, so took several years away from business and a conventional lifestyle; I turned to Nature, traveled around the world, and immersed in study of the timeless arts of self-awareness and philosophy.

From this, I gained a feeling of a true sense of the times and the many transformative needs of the world. Now, more than ever, my passion to serve others is expanding, though I am still new and growing with an online presence. I'd like to invite and encourage you to stay connected by joining our email list and connecting on social media, and please share anything with your friends and community that inspires you.

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You can find Michael Sophia on…

Website: https://prosperandpurpose.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/prosper-purpose/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/prosperandpurposemedia

Advancement Academy: https://advancement.academy/

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Join Travis Sims and Sarah McNally as they talk about alignment. Sarah is in the business of helping people and businesses live in their values to allow them to be at their best. They get into her experience with working with her father, knowing your identity, and the different ideas in the world that you need to revisit.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Working together with family! What’s it like versus working with others?
• Trusting your intuition and gut. Make decisions and moves depending on what you feel!
• Not being addicted to the “hustle” mentality. Reinvent yourself.
• The importance of alignment. Live within your values. 
• And more!

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About Sarah McNally:

Sarah brings a diverse set of experiences and skills as President of TransForm Corporation. With a theater major from the College of St. Benedict in Minnesota, Sarah offers the distinct ability to genuinely connect with people. In 2008, she approached her father, David, with a vision to provide knowledge, tools and inspiration to help organizations and individuals perform at their very best. She draws from extensive experience within diverse industries to design and deliver smart solutions for TransForm’s clients.

Her outreach work includes The BrandLab. It’s a generous organization that gives minority high school students the opportunity to learn about design and marketing from companies like General Mills, Land O’ Lakes, Cargill and Target as well as several leading ad agencies. Sarah prepares students to become future leaders by helping them understand the importance of developing a strong personal brand.

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You can find Sarah McNally on…

The People Brand Company: https://thepeoplebrandcompany.com/

TransForm Corporation: https://transformcorp.com/

TransForm Corporation Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TransFormCorporation/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahkmcnally/

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Title: Boundaries in Balance With Betsy Koepke

Join Travis Sims and Betsy Koepke as they talk about setting boundaries and creating balance. Betsy is a go-getter who found more to life in the personal development space. She shares her take on the balance between working and relationships, managing your passions, and dealing with internal stress.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Readjusting and falling into alignment, especially in a relationship setting.
• Identifying what is fulfilling for you and not mixing it up with your partner’s passions.
• Using other outlets to spread yourself out. You can share with other people or communities that share the same passions you have.
• Focusing on one thing that’s working well for you and find other positive things.
• Turning off your connection with sources of stress.

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About Betsy Koepke:

Since I was 5 years old, I have been on a soul-searching mission trying to conquer my demons and live my own truth. That journey has led me to the study of psychology, anthropology, astronomy, world religions, mythology, education, and philosophy. The road that I have traveled has included living in the woods of Virginia with a group of 12 teenage girls, hiking the Appalachian Trail, living and traveling up and down the west coast of the USA, studying in London, and trekking through Southeast Asia.

My study and practice of mindfulness, meditation, and yoga have led me to understand that we really are living in an east meets west world where thousands of years of practice as well as current day scientific research all point to one common understanding…that the human mind and psyche are the underlying forces behind who we are, how we feel, and how we behave.

This is an amazing time to be teaching and coaching, and I am excited and honored to be poised on the leading edge of what’s to come!

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You can find Betsy Koepke on…

Website: https://www.betsykcoaching.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/betsykoepke/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/betsy_koepke_coaching/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4tLaEzfvIUGXo7m8cH9ZZQ

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/betsy-koepke-3b5a91aa/

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Join Travis Sims and Melissa Newkirk as they talk about choosing joy. Melissa is one of the first members of AGC and a business coach that helps people change their mindset and choose joy all the time. The time that we have now might be the opportunity you’re waiting for. Stay tuned, and enjoy the podcast!

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• The power you have over your emotions you feel and the decisions you make
• The value of having a backup plan. You don’t know what life brings!
• “Pivoting” to something you love doing and make money out it.
• Finding the way to get to your big dreams. What do you do to get there?
• And more!

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About Melissa Newkirk:

It is my life's purpose to be the positive influence in the people's lives around me, and inspire them to achieve their full potential!   I have a strong desire to help others develop their dreams into reality!

My "career" in the health care field began when I was still in high school.  As long as I remember, I've loved caring for others.  When a freshly-graduated chiropractor opened a new office, I was the only employee and typed the health insurance claim forms.  Creating systems of efficiency for this growing office, I helped foster a low stress environment.  I have attended many years of chiropractic and business management seminars and had several business coaches in office.  I learned much, driving the office growth into a large multi-disciplinary natural health care office, housing 4 chiropractors, 2 massage therapists, and 4 part-time medical doctors.  I also supervised a support staff of 10 employees. The environment in the office was so welcoming, even the patients constantly said they loved coming in for care!

After this business was sold to new owners, I continued caring for others in multiple ways.  Whether lifestyle management, coaching, or encouraging, I love sharing my wisdom and experiences.  I believe we need a consciousness of encouragement, and this is what I consistently bring to my clients.

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You can find Melissa Newkirk on…

Website: https://melissanewkirk.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MinnesotaMiss/

Contact: (763) 498-3320

Email: [email protected]

Join Travis Sims (The AGC Experience Host) and Ari Reynolds (Complete Weddings + Events) as she talks about her photography business. Ari shares how she only took on photography as a hobby but eventually started a business out of it. She shares how she gets people to relax and be genuine in their photos, deal with unrealistic expectations from clients, and how her personal experiences help drive passion for her business. They also get into the reality of mental health and staying positive as the world thinks the end is coming. 

By the end of the episode, you will try to understand others, identify the barriers that keep stopping you, and find a friend that will keep you steady. Enjoy!

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About Complete Weddings + Events:

Complete Weddings + Events has been in partnership with Global Partners in Hope the last seven years. Complete and our customers have raised the funds that built 5 clean water wells in remote areas of Mali and Togo, West Africa. In 2018, we shifted our focus from water wells to raising money for a medical center with help from our friends in the wedding industry. We’ve help build the neo-natal and women’s medical areas of the facility. To learn more about our fundraising initiatives, visit completewedo.com/do-good. Let’s #DoGoodTogether!

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You can find Ari Reynolds on…

Complete Weddings + Events: https://completewedo.com/minneapolis/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/foreverfocusedbooths/

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Join Travis Sims (The AGC Experience Host) as he talks about building relationships. A lot of people wake up in this pandemic, realizing that they’ve been making nothing but transactional businesses. We’re starting to understand the importance of doing referral business, having loyal and ongoing businesses working with you that become a stream, so you never go thirsty. Travis also gets into the different ways in how we can develop our network in the new normal.

By the end of the episode, you will learn to come with no expectations, focus on giving, think in teams, and notice how you communicate with others. Stay tuned!

Join AGC now! https://www.joinagc.com/

Listen to our library of podcasts! https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-agc-experience

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About Travis Sims:

Travis Sims is a Networking Expert, Motivational Speaker, and Thought Leader committed to helping you become a better person, leader, and networker. Travis is a powerful Keynote Speaker engaging audience as large as 3,000 people from all over the world in 49 different countries.

​For 14 years Travis was a high-level executive for a global business networking organization breaking records of achievement nationally and internationally. Travis is known worldwide as the Magician of Networking. He has been teaching & coaching the best business leadership minds across the country how to do networking, build networks, and create community.

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Connect with Travis!

Website: https://www.travissims.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/travisrsims/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/connect2travis/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/travissims1375/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Connect2Travis

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2efTATxP04y8Pcjl2xTvNg

Join Travis Sims (The AGC Experience Host) and Michelle LaFrance (Smarty Pants Web) as they talk about course correction and doing business during times of crisis. She shares how she got the entrepreneurial bug within the corporate world, as one of the last 11 people in the company. Michelle also gets into how she found a place in her tribe and continued to be able to build networks even after 911 and the recession in 2008. Throughout the podcast, they break the code to drive sales even in this time of uncertainty. 

By the end of the episode, you will learn that it’s not doomsday for everybody, not expect that things will always work for you, but continue to look at the bright side. Stay tuned, and enjoy the podcast!

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About Smarty Pants Web:

Smarty Pants Web Marketing is a full service agency specializing in high efficiency websites that get results. 

BRANDING & MARKETING: We specialize in websites and online marketing solutions, but Smarty Pants can help you every step of the way in increasing your success. We offer effective solutions from branding, to brochures, to ad campaigns and  promotions. If you need to get the message out, Smarty Pants is a one stop creative powerhouse:

Logo Design | Web Design | Tag Lines

Web Content | BLOG content

FB Ads | Retargeting | Chatbots

Video Creation

SEARCH ENGINE OPTIMIZATION: Our SEO services delivers top of page results that generate high quality leads. The 1-2 punch is to get your business listed at the top of Google Maps and multiple listings in organic search. 

SEO - onsite & offsite

GMB - get on map listings for hundreds of searches

Video Marketing

Your Business Everywhere - our state of the art program that provides a competitive edge to any business. 

Our product offering include entry level

WEBSITES: We have a website for any business owner, whether you're just starting out or need a high end custom marketing machine. 

Entry level: Get a custom design and 24/7 web coaching with our content management solution.  Quick. Easy and Affordable. Choose a custom design starting at just $1599.99. Complete with esy web editing tools, fully responsive, e-commerce enabled and all the tools to run your business. 

Mid Level: Our WordPress sites are effective, scalable and affordable. Starting at $3500.00

Custom Design or Marketing Campaign: Regional or National marketing campaign with custom content and custom design  Starting at $8500 and up.

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You can find Michelle LaFrance on…

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellelafrance

Website: https://www.heysmartypants.com/

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Join Travis Sims (The AGC Experience Host) as he talks to the AGC members about the future of AGC. Can you continue to grow your network this way? Can you continue to grow your business this way? Will we get back to big rooms full of people and in-person talks? We will get into how we can leverage AGC during this time, the features of your profile that are available to you, additional opportunities with our new exclusive Facebook group, and the content you can expect in the future.

By the end of the episode, you will look for ways to go through your problems, utilize learning opportunities available to you, build relationships, and contribute to the network. No one can cancel the community!

Join AGC now! https://www.joinagc.com/

Listen to our library of podcasts! https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-agc-experience

Join Travis Sims (The AGC Experience Host) and Bridget Burnham as they talk about the value of communication in business and daily life. It’s Bridget’s business to help her clients articulate their message better, and she shares her lessons and experiences over the years. She explains how her clients figure out what they want to say by saying things differently and simplifying things. They also touch on their personal lives and how different styles of communication have to be considered even during small talk. 

By the end of the episode, you will learn to understand the situation of people you’re talking to and see how reorganizing your thoughts makes things clearer. Enjoy the podcast!

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About Bridget Burnham:

Bridget believes that everyone has an important story to tell and that sharing stories helps us grow, connect, and create a better world.

The oldest of five children, Bridget’s library of stories comes from her adventures growing up in Wisconsin, traveling whenever possible, and pushing herself to try new things. Bridget studied marketing at the University of St. Thomas where she also completed an MBA with a focus on marketing and entrepreneurship. She is firm believer in the positive impact good businesses have on society and loves working with companies that are making the world a better and more joyful place.

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You can find Bridget Burnham on…

Website: http://www.burnbrightcom.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/burnbrightcom/

Google+: https://plus.google.com/116858569520258032576

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/burnbright-communications-llc/

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ph/burnbrightcommu/

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Join Travis Sims (The AGC Experience Host) and Marjorie Austin as they talk about self-development and the importance of setting things up for the future. Marjorie is an expert in estate planning, helping her clients protect themselves through establishing security. With lives filled with uncertainties, we must continue to seek growth and learning. However, it is also of equal importance to celebrate your success and enjoy the things you worked hard for. Remember that failures are only events in life that do not define ourselves. 

By the end of the episode, you will learn the importance of perseverance, community, and slowing down. If you haven’t, you will also prepare for the future by putting a will in place and revisiting them every so often as times change. Enjoy the podcast!

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About Marjorie Austin:

A graduate of William Mitchell College of Law, she brings a wealth of experience to her practice. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Hamline University with majors in English and music performance, with further studies at the University of Wisconsin, Madison where she obtained a teaching degree. MJ has worked in the financial planning field, completing the Financial Para-Planner course from the College of Financial Planning.

MJ is a member of the Minnesota State Bar Association and Hennepin County Bar Association. She has served on the Finance and Planning Committee and the Ethics Committee of the Hennepin County Bar Association.

MJ thoughtfully planned for her future. Following an undergraduate degree with double majors in English and Music, MJ received her law degree from William Mitchell College of Law where she was a member of Law Review.

MJ is an animal lover who regularly volunteers at Adopt-a-Pet, SOS Rescue of Plymouth, MN.She’s a busy mother, grandmother, and community volunteer. During her spare time, she can be found enjoying her family cabin in the north woods with her beloved family and pets.

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You can find Marjorie Austin on…

Website: http://mjaustinlaw.com/                          

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mjaustinlaw

Email: [email protected]

Contact: (763) 229-0212

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