The Complete Man

You carry the world on your shoulders. People are looking up to you. If you can't find happiness for yourself, how can you bring it to others?

This is a major struggle right now for a lot of guys. If you're in the same boat, there's nothing to be ashamed of. But there is something you can do about it.

That's what this week's episode is all about; taking action to find more joy and fulfillment and a guy. We'll also dip into:

• Why LinkedIn is outshining Facebook right now
• The one thing that people do WRONG on LinkedIn
• Why most cold-opens in the inbox never get a response
• How to find happiness when most people are in despair
• Why you're feeling less energetic, and how to get your energy back
• Two simple ways to improve your day in an instant
• Proof that watching TV does more harm than good
• The two ways of thinking, and how not knowing the difference is holding you back in life
• Four components to living a happier lifestyle
• One major downfall to being an over-achiever
• And a lot more

Tune in now

Now might be the most unstable time in history to start up your own business. But, for many, it's also the most opportune time in history.

The world is rapidly changing. Business trends we thought would survive are proving themselves to be little more than fads. Business models we thought would be replaced are doing better than ever. It's a rather confusing time to step into the fray.

Kyle Nelson and Eli Libby are on the cutting edge of what's working for today's start-ups. They run a successful media company for businesses trying to take their brand online. And today, they join the podcast to tell us what's working, and what's not working, in the world of business start-ups right now.

We'll get into:

• Why business can sometimes ruin a friendship (and how to avoid it)
• What to look for in a co-founder for your business
• How to deal with conflict in your start-up
• What roles you'll have to play when getting your business off the ground
• What to do when one founder isn't pulling their weight
• Why your first partnership will likely fail (and what you should learn from it)
• How to find opportunity, even in a pandemic
• What a successful exit for your start-up might look like
• Why passion might be the most important ingredient in your start-up
• How COVID proves that e-com WON'T replace brick-and-mortar stores
• One way brands hurt themselves when they go online
• And a lot more

Listen now.

https://www.bizbros.io/

As your business grows, so will your team. And as your team grows, your role as a leader will change and evolve. So, how do you ensure the skills that got you here, will get you there, and beyond?

Jas Takhar is a real estate investor, content creator, and team leader of a thriving business. This week, he joins us to discuss:

What selling magazines and newspapers can teach you about being an entrepreneur

• Why focusing on your strengths is better than worrying about your weaknesses
• Why you need bigger dreams
• The ONE thing you need if you want to lead a larger team
• How to deal with team members who don't like your style
• Why some teams give 110% while others give just enough to justify their paycheck
• How to get more "WOWs" from your clients and customers
• Why your content shouldn't look like what the rest of your industry is doing

Don't miss out. Listen now.

https://jastakhar.ca/

Stop apologizing for the fact that you're a man and embrace it.

The fact of the matter is, men and women have different needs when it comes to running a business. The first step to doing what's right for you is admitting that fact.

There, now that we've gotten that out of the way, let's talk about what you need if you're going to be the best businessman possible. That's what this week's episode is all about.

We'll cover:

• Why there's nothing wrong with exclusively serving men in your business
• The main problem with targeting men as a coach
• Two issues almost men have that hold them back from reaching their full potential
• The biggest investment mistake that most businessmen make
• How your self-image can hurt or help your business
• Why you need to think of yourself as a business, rather than a businessman
• A major business tip from Buddha
• The one skill to focus on if you want to better leverage every other skill in your life
• One major advantage the corporate world has over the entrepreneurial world (it's not what you think)
• How a single marshmallow can determine your success in life
• Why you should be trying to put yourself out of a job
• And a lot more

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When the economy is good, everyone wants to advertise. When the economy is down, you can't afford NOT to advertise. But how can you increase promotional efforts while also accounting for decreasing revenues?

What we're talking about in today's episode is a proven form of advertising that works when times are good and when times are bad. In fact, when times are bad, you can do this kind of advertising for others and help make up some of that lost income. And here's the best part... It doesn't cost you a penny to do it.

Maybe you've guessed what I'm talking about. Maybe you still haven't a clue. Either way, you're in for a treat. This week, we'll reveal:

• Why some prospects come to you pre-sold (and how to get more of them)
• How technology has actually hurt many businesses
• The one reason why most businesses don't get as many referrals as they should
• How some business owners used affiliate programs to survive the lockdowns
• One clause you must include in your contracts
• The best time to ask for a referral and how to do it so it doesn't feel awkward
• Legal pitfalls to watch out when asking for referrals and affiliate programs
• One mistake you never want to make if you're testing out affiliate offers
• Proof that brick and mortar stores still have certain advantages over online stores
• And a lot more

Don't miss this one. Listen now.

As science catches up to ancient wisdom, we begin to see spiritual teachings of the past in a new light. New science is proving old concepts about our mind, our consciousness, and what it means to be a complete man.

Three areas of study, in particular, should interest every guy out there, wanting to reach his full potential. And we take a look at each one, in this week's episode of the podcast.

You'll discover:

• How having a kid can change a man's priorities and worldview
• Why you should consider being a mentor for someone
• Three areas of science every man needs to be aware of
• Proof that spirituality isn't just superstition
• Why some guys care about self-improvement and others don't
• One life change you can make to improve your memory
• Proof that you can rewire your own neuro patterns
• How personal trauma affects your whole body
• Ways that men can heal themselves without medicine
• One reason why some men might heal faster than others
• And a lot more

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The race hasn't stopped, even though most of the racers have.

Right now, while everyone else is filled with doubt and confusion, some businesses are pulling ahead and gobbling up all of the market share. Want to be one of them?

You need only to know how to find opportunity amidst the chaos. And that's what this week's episode is all about.

Tune in and you'll discover:

• Why you should encourage creativity in your kid's
• What to do when the economy shirts rock bottom
• The biggest mistake entrepreneurs are making right now
• One way a lot of businesses are shooting themselves in the foot during this crisis
• How to clean house in a downturn without taking advantage of people's bad fortune
• Why the scarcity mindset is more dangerous now than ever before
• Proof that every cloud has a silver lining in business
• The most valuable skill you'll never learn in business school
• How to see abundance when everyone else is frozen in fear
• Why flexibility and evolution will be the biggest trait of successful people in the future
• Why niching down on one skillset might not be the best approach for the economy
• The only time it's okay to rip people off
• And a lot more

Listen to this one before your competition does.

Sometimes, fear can stop you, dead in your tracks.

We worry about making the wrong move. We worry about what people will think. We worry about what the future holds. We worry about all these things, and it keeps us from taking action.

But, it doesn't have to be this way. In fact, you can stop worry and fear, dead in their tracks, and it doesn't take much to do it.

In this episode, you'll discover:

• What the root cause of worry is
• How worries prevent you from taking action on your goals
• Why some entrepreneurs are still able to act under times of high stress
• One counterintuitive way to deal with your worries on a daily basis
• What happened when Purdeep stopped watching the news
• What to do when you're married to a worrywart
• How your stress is impacting your kids
• The best time to stress out and have it actually benefit you
• Why women tend to worry about things more than men
• The worst way that guys deal with their worries (and what to do instead)
• Why you might need to change your social circle
• And a lot more

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As guys, we try to maintain an attitude of "I can handle whatever the world throws at me."

We've been through the wringer. We've come out victorious. For us, COVID is another challenge that we'll give our all and hopefully come out stronger on the other side.

But for our kids, while they're in their most formative years, the impact of a global crisis like this can be almost impossible to guess.

Purdeep and Nathan are both fathers and business owners. This week, they talk about how they're handling things when it comes to the kids they're raising... and they don't have the same answers.

You'll hear their take on things when it comes to:

• Two major ways COVID impacted summer vacation
• How worried you should be about your kids and their exposure to the virus
• Clever ways to keep your kids physically fit during the lockdown
• Mental health risks that seem to be going undiscussed during the pandemic
• The dehumanizing psychological effects of wearing masks all the time
• One way to keep your kids mental health in a positive state during all this
• The pros and cons of our reliance on technology to get us through
• What to do if your social media feed is getting too toxic for you
• How much news you should be watching to stay informed, without getting overwhelmed
• Three things to be conscious of when communicating with your kids during the pandemic
• And a lot more

If you're a father, don't miss this one.

From small spats with your loved ones, to disagreements in a work meeting, to high stakes negotiations, communication is key. But way too many people communicate with the wrong goals in mind. Even worse, many communicate with no conscious guidance at all.

Jonathan Miller is the host of the Mindful Communications podcast. He's studied all kinds of communication types, from NLP to NVC, and he's put them into action in his own life and business. Today, he joins the podcast to reveal what works, what doesn't, and what most people do wrong when communicating with others.

We'll also discuss:

• How unclear communication leads to arguments over minor issues
• Why guys have trouble communicating their feelings
• How your parents impact your communication style
• 5 ways that guys deal with conflict, and which works best for each situation
• The pros and cons of cooperation vs competition
• The dangers of using communication skills for selfish ends
• A life-changing lesson from the Buddha
• And a lot more

Whether you're a family man or a businessman, this episode is for you.

Listen now.

https://www.mindfulcommunication.me/