The Deciding Factor Podcast

On this episode we do our ThinkFast segment with special guest Lisa Pezik. Join us as we give goofy answers to the following questions, and maybe you can learn a little about us.

1. What is your favorite hour of the day?
2. Would you do a juice fast?
3. What toppings would you put on beans?
4. Which is worse: bad breath or body odor?
5. What is the worst pet you’ve ever had?

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Have you ever wondered what you could have done better when trying to plan your career when you were younger? Maybe you want to give your own kids better advice on planning their future. Or maybe you don't know when to have a plan in place. Well in this episode of The Deciding Factor Podcast we speak with an expert on all of these issues, Mark Herschberg. Make sure you check him out online because he has some great things for you and might be able to help your or your friends and family. 

Mark Herschberg bio:
From tracking criminals and terrorists on the dark web to creating marketplaces and new  authentication systems, Mark has spent his career launching and developing new ventures at startups  and Fortune 500s and in academia. He helped to start the Undergraduate Practice Opportunities  Program, dubbed MIT’s “career success accelerator,” where he teaches annually. At MIT, he received  a B.S. in physics, a B.S. in electrical engineering & computer science, and a M. electrical engineering & computer science, focusing on cryptography. At Harvard Business School, Mark helped  create a platform used to teach finance at prominent business schools. He also works with many non profits, including Techie Youth and Plant A Million Corals. 
On a side note he was one of the top-ranked ballroom  dancers in the country and now lives in New York City, where he is known for his social gatherings,  including his annual Halloween party, as well as his diverse cufflink collection.

Check out his site:
https://www.thecareertoolkitbook.com/
Also get his app:
Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/id1520119819
Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.thecareertoolkitapp&hl=en_US

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On this episode of the Extra we do our Would You Rather segment. Barb and John give their own opinions on these question:

1.  Would you rather climb Everest or repel down a waterfall?
2.  Would you rather be invisible or telepathic?
3.  Would you rather have a pet elephant or a shark?
4.  Would you rather gargle everclear or swallow straight cinnamon?
5.  Would you rather have to wear the same pair of socks for a month or wear flip-flops to work for a week?
6.  Would you rather do the laundry or clean the bathroom?
7.  Would you rather take a nail gun to the leg or a fish hook to the arm?
8.  Would you rather go back to high school or get the covid vaccine?
9.  Would you rather listen to Vanilla Ice on repeat for an entire weekend or have C-Span on while you try to eat dinner?

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On this episode we talk with Steven Wilcox the CEO of PARKIT. We learn all about crowdfunding and if it really is a hidden trick of the trade. Should you consider crowdfunding as your first go to in order to get money to start up a company? How much can you make crowdfunding? Should you really be looking at something else? These are some of the things we talk about on this show. Join us as Steven shares his story with us and the success he has had.

Steven Wilcox bio:
Steven Wilcox is a graduate of Chapman University in Orange County, California. After school, he began working with global action sports brands such as Oakley, Quiksilver, DC Shoes and Roxy, where he developed a fundamental understanding of brand building and the strategies required to authentically reach a brand's audience. 

Today, Steven is the Founder and CEO of PARKIT, an outdoor brand that wants you to get outside and Enjoy The Exploration. PARKIT’s first product, an outdoor chair they call VOYAGER, launched on Kickstarter during the peak of COVID-19. Despite the restrictions on outdoor activities, PARKIT raised over $500,000 in pre-order sales in less than 60 days and is now preparing for their formal debut in 2021 and a direct to consumer ecommerce brand.

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On this Extra we play a game of Would You Rather with special guest Darrin Schenck. These are just our own goofy views of the following questions. Make sure you play along.

1.  Teach a preschooler to tie their shoes or a teenager to drive?
2.  Would you rather lose your sight or your sense of smell?
3.  Would you rather be able to freeze time or travel in time?
4.  Would you rather know how you were going to die or when?
5.  Would you rather get arrested or be ambushed into being on a podcast at the last minute?

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In this episode Donnie Boivin joins The Deciding Factor to talk about his Success Champions Network (SCN). During the show we talk about BNI vs. Success Champions Network and which one has better options, as well as who can benefit the most from both. If you are in sales or own your own company this is the episode for you, or if you want to grow your own network tune in!

Donnie Boivin bio:
Donnie Boivin is changing the game of business development. At the age of 22 right out of the Marine Corps, he struggled with what to do next. He landed his first straight commission sales job and has spent over 2 decades learning what it takes to be successful in sales, business & life. At the age of 40, he discovered he’d been living other people’s dreams and not chasing his own.

Launching his own business, he found himself, grew an international business called Success Champions, and became one of the world’s top podcasters. He is the Founder and owner of Success Champions Podcast, Success Champion Magazine, Success Champion Facebook Group, the Badass Business Summit, and Success Champion Virtual Networking Groups.

His story about becoming a Success Champion in his own life has inspired thousands to get out of their own way and go for it. Get ready to have your fire lit and start chasing your own dreams.

If you would like to know more about Donnie or the Success Champions you can visit the following links:
Book - How to Be A Success Champion
https://www.amazon.com/How-Success-Champion-Business-Strategy/dp/1734623705 
Endless Stream of Referrals 
https://www.amazon.com/Endless-Stream-Referrals-bring-referrals-ebook/dp/B08RV5QQH2 
Success Champion Podcast
https://donnieboivin.com/podcast/ 

Facebook Group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/SuccessChampion 

Networking
http://successchampionnetworking.com/ 

Badass Business Summit
http://badassbusinesssummit.com/ 

Connect with Donnie
https://www.linkedin.com/in/donnieboivin/ 
https://www.instagram.com/donnie.boivin/ 
https://www.facebook.com/DonnieBoivinSuccess 
https://www.facebook.com/groups/SuccessChampion/ 
https://www.tiktok.com/@donnieboivin 
https://twitter.com/donnieboivin 
https://success-champions.simplecast.com/ 

Text - I am a Success Champion 817-318-6030

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In this Extra we do our ThinkFast segment. We will be answering random questions in which we have to do very fast off the top of our head. Make sure to play along. Check out the questions below to see what crazy things we talk about in this show.

1. Which is worse: brain freeze or soda bubbles up your nose?
2. Before someone goes off to college, they must be able to: (fill in the blank)
3. Describe your worst yearbook picture. 
4. Have you ever been the object of a mistaken identity?
5. Is violence ever the answer?
6. What is the right answer when someone says, “does this make me look fat?”
7. What is your favorite hour of the day?


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On this episode the gang talks about COVID-19 and what all has taken place sense there last COVID discussion. The main topics they discuss are the mandates that were just lifted in a few states. The vaccines and what has transpired sense the last show. As well as schools and whether they should be open or closed.

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In this Extra we do our ThinkFast segment. Warning! We talk about the tooth fairy. Check out the questions below to see what crazy things we talk about in this show.

1. Bumper stickers: an empowering form of self expression or a vehicular tramp stamp?
2. Would you rather be in a plane crash or a shipwreck?
3. Do you like the taste of water?
4. Will going outside with wet hair actually make you sick?
5. Do your kids think there is a tooth fairy?
6. What is the question the kids ask that you always pass off to your spouse?

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In this episode Alton, John and Barb discuss if making your hobby your job is really the way to do it. You often hear about people wanting to do what they love, but does that mean you should really take your hobby and turn it into a job? What all should you consider? Darrin Schenck joins us as he did make his hobby his main job. Darrin shares his stories as well as things to think about if you want to do this. Finally we share our thoughts on this topic.
This podcast talks about Should You Make Your Hobby Your Job subject information but we also try to cover the following subjects:
-is my dream job a hobby or career?
-how to make money from your hobby
-turn your hobby into your job

Darrin Schenck bio:
As a former Professional Racquetball Player, he spent three years in the Top 20 in the world on the International Racquetball Tour.  Now as a coach, he is in his 14th season as the Head Coach of the ASU Racquetball team, with a Women’s National Championship and two-time Collegiate Coach of the Year Awards to his credit, as well as producing over three dozen Collegiate All Americans.
He is currently the Vice President of Sales Marketing at TriageNow, which is a medical call center for workplace injuries.  In his free time he speaks at universities and colleges, as well as working with young professionals helping them transition into the professional world smoothly. 

Make sure to follow Darrin:
http://www.darrinchatter.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrinchatter-llc-716b91186/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrinschenck/


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