The Elite Road Warrior Podcast

Busyness is a plague upon road warriors. Health and wellness are overlooked with the illusion of productivity. This week on the podcast, a conversation with Garland Vance, author of Gettin' un(Busy) about how to find a balance between work and health on the road. Learn about the Busyness Vortex, and the CORE4 and how to implement them on the road to maximize productivity and get un(Busy).

Also, be sure to check out the free resource 7 Early Warning Signs for Companies to Avoid Business Travel Burnout.

If you’re new to the show, every episode has a physical or mental energy habit focus that we'll highlight and many will have a corresponding article (see show notes and the ERW website).

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They swore to themselves they would “never go there”, but eventually they became “that guy” or “that girl” which is the way it almost always works. Not a single road warrior I’ve met had any intention of ever going to the dark side of business travel. This week on the podcast we discuss the 5 choices that cause the spiral into the "dark side". My hope in this episode is that by being willing to talk about some tough subjects, we can identify potential choices we’re making right now and can make some changes before it’s too late and there are serious consequences.

If you’re new to the show, every episode has a physical or mental energy habit focus that we'll highlight and many will have a corresponding article (see show notes and the ERW website).

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The road can be a lonely place. Traveling is isolating, with sitting on a plane, a taxi, a hotel room and then straight to the board room, it can sometimes feel empty. 

But connecting with others can help fill those gaps in business travel. This week on the podcast, Jake Kelfer joins us to discuss the importance of networking and connecting while on business travel. This type of connecting can not only be helpul in your social spheres, but can also lead to business growth and success. 

Jake answers the following questions, and as always, so much more, this week on the podcast.

• Why is connecting with people on the road important?
• What are some key principles of connecting with people on the road we should apply?
• How do we make networking part of our routine without feeling overwhelmed or wasting time?
• How do you elevate your elevator pitch?
• How do you get drinks the right way?

If you’re new to the show, every episode has a physical or mental energy habit focus that we'll highlight and many will have a corresponding article (see show notes and the ERW website).

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When I started out on the road many many years ago, I had seemingly unlimited energy and in fact was nicknamed the Energizer Bunny because I just kept going and going and going.

Energy was my superpower and I found people around me on the road were looked forward to it, attracted to it, motivated by it, and depended on it.

But so many road warriors, high performing professionals, depend on energy to not only get them throughout the day, but also to produce high quality results. So how do you best maintain a good amount of energy while on the road? 

This week on the podcast, why energy habits are so important to leverage the road for our benefit.

If you’re new to the show, every episode has a physical or mental energy habit focus that we'll highlight and many will have a corresponding article (see show notes and the ERW website).

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Nick Davies has made his way around the world, from London to the Philippines to North Carolina. Over the years he has learned so much about life on the road and how to leverage it to better himself, his relationships, and his productivity. As a certified health coach, he works every day to help businesses and individuals.

This week on the podcast, hear Nick Davies address the following questions: 

• How is your perspective enhanced by traveling?
• Why is it so important to understand our own behavior and why we do the things we do in business travel?
• How much of a difference does your habits and routines make on the road?
• How can you create focus while traveling for business?
• How do leverage the power of connection as a business traveler?
• As a coach, what difference do you see in those that prioritize personal development and those that don’t?

This, and as always, so much more!

If you’re new to the show, every episode has a physical or mental energy habit focus that we'll highlight and many will have a corresponding article (see show notes and the ERW website).

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Through the years, I’ve met many a VP of sales, HR, employee development, and others who all one universal struggle with their business travelers: INCONSISTENT RESULTS! 

But what causes inconsistent results? There are many reasons but one in specific that is quantifiable and hands down: Nobody is at their best when they’re burned out and there’s a cost.

This week on the podcast is an exploration of the 7 early warning signs to avoid business travel burnout for companies and individuals.

If you’re new to the show, every episode has a physical or mental energy habit focus that we'll highlight and many will have a corresponding article (see show notes and the ERW website).

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Today’s episode is unique and we’ve only done this a few times. 

I’ve taken clips from five interviews:

• Keynote Speaker/ Hypnotist Wayne Lee (Episode 064)
• Author/ Productivity Expert Marcey Rader (Episode 066)
• World Renowned Entertainer/Impersonator John Di Domenico (Episode 074)
• Road Warrior Justin Pugh (Episode 076)
• Author and Keynote Speaker Jake Thomson (Episode 078)

Check out today's episode for some sneak peeks of great content from past episodes. 

If you’re new to the show, every episode has a physical or mental energy habit focus that we'll highlight and many will have a corresponding article (see show notes and the ERW website).

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In these unprecedented times, many road warriors, myself included, have had to deal with our new normal, one without the road.

I thought for sure back in March when the health pandemic intensified that I would be traveling by this summer and definitely having a family vacation where we load my basketball team of kids and wife on a plane to go somewhere but even that was canceled.

This week on the podcast, we explore what we're truly missing on the road. We'll figure out how to stay at our best to make the return to the road even better. 

If you’re new to the show, every episode has a physical or mental energy habit focus that we'll highlight and many will have a corresponding article (see show notes and the ERW website).

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This week on the podcast is a conversation with speaker and entrepreneur Jake Thompson about his book and success as a business traveler.

Jake Thompson is a professional speaker and the Chief Encouragement Officer at Compete Every Day, a brand he started in 2011 by first selling t-shirts out of the trunk of his car.

It’s through his experience and research that he’s discovered how people who harness a competitive mindset against themselves can reach their goals, commit to action over motivation, and step into the leader they were created to be.

If you’re new to the show, every episode has a physical or mental energy habit focus that we'll highlight and many will have a corresponding article (see show notes and the ERW website).

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Justin Pugh is a freedom veteran and road warrior, who has experienced the ups and downs of the road. 

I’ll be asking Justin the following questions:

• Why were you not willing to slow down on the road?
• What was your breaking point moment to making change in your life?
• How has Elite Road Warrior content influenced you?
• What would you say to a road warrior who needs to make some changes?
• What would you say to a company with business travelers to maximize your business travelers?

This and so much more, this week on the podcast!

If you’re new to the show, every episode has a physical or mental energy habit focus that we'll highlight and many will have a corresponding article (see show notes and the ERW website).

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