Think Bigger Real Estate

Cody Martens and I have a really fun conversation about what real estate agents are doing right now as marketers of their business to really thrive. 

Bryan Welton founded and built the largest name tag company in the world.

In addition he invests and advises approximately 30 small businesses through his private venture capital fund, all while raising 6 children, participating and leading philanthropy projects and causes in other parts of the world and leading a youth ministry of over 1000 kids.

What if every time someone purchased your product or service, charities in your area automatically received the support and help that they so desperately need. Would that change your potential customers' buying patterns? 

We've seen this model for years in things like 'Tom's Shoes', or 'Ethos Water' at Starbucks. Would this model work for your product or service?

This episode will expand your thinking to consider how you might be able to forge business and philanthropy both within your own business as well as with those from whom you purchase. 

Whenever I get the chance to talk with Nick Hoogendam, I learn SO much. Today was no different, other than I let my audience listen in. If you are growing a business or a brand as an entrepreneur or intrapreneur, the concepts and ideas shared here will give you an inside edge on understanding how to thrive in our current attention economy. 

On his deathbed, legendary innovator and business leader Steve Jobs expressed regret in not being a better father. I admire Steve for what he did in the business world and I also want to learn from his regrets.

I have a lot of weaknesses and failures and I'm sure I'll have my own regrets, but at the end of my life, one that I don't want to have is that I missed my opportunity to be a great dad.

For this reason I try and surround myself with great dads from whom I can learn. Tony Gillard, father of 3, one of which has had 4 open heart surgeries, is from whom I learn regularly. 

Professional coach Dan Foster shares what shares how his coaching organization, Building Champions, Inc., has made a quantum leap by having different conversations to have different offers for different people. 

He also delves into moving topics such as how changing your thoughts, beliefs and feelings is at the root of change and how creating not just a business plan, but a life plan often creates the fuel to achieve your most ambitious business plans.  

Whether or not you're ever interested in foster parents, the principles that Chad and i discuss will benefit anyone looking to think bigger about the impact that they can make in the lives of others and truly pursue a life of significance. 

Listen in as Chad shares his story of how he and his wife became foster parents and how he also volunteers as a mentor to young men who do not have a father in the home. 

A true life success story out of Sherwood, Oregon, Nathan Doyel has been a student and practitioner of success philosophies his entire life. From playing Division I football at a prestigious university, to raising a family of five children, to being a fearless advocate of important non-profits, to building a dentistry that consistently breaks records on production levels AND service levels, Nathan is the kind of guy that you not only want to be around but one that you want to learn from and emulate. 

In his research for his new book, Nathan shares multiple examples that demystify why all of us tend to remain within a certain zone of achievement.  In so doing, he shares the simple recipe he has used for himself and his team to break through these self-imposed limitations and achieve at all new levels. 

US Marine Force Reconnaissance member Steve Brush discusses training that was so tough that he blacked out multiple times, once in shallow water. All of this was preparation for 6 tours in Afghanistan and being on the front lines in machine gun fights with the Taliban. Steve is probably the toughest and bravest human being I've ever met and some of his biggest challenges came upon returning to civilian life.

The lessons in life and business that we pull from his experiences could likely change your life. 

Whether it's inspiring large audiences at Nike, HP, OHSU, or taking people to the top of Africa's highest peak, transforming lives is what Lou does. Tune in and you too will hear and feel what I mean.