Our guest this week to share 3 thoughts on this topic is Jeffrey Shaw, who is a TEDx keynote speaker, the host of the top-rated podcast, The Self-Employed Life, author of The Self-Employed Life and LINGO, a LinkedIn Learning instructor, contributing writer to Entrepreneur magazine, the founder of the Self-Employed Business Institute and professional photographer. Jeffrey shows business owners how to see business through a different lens and strategies to compose the often-chaotic pieces of life and business into sustainable success.

TOPIC:  How to Be Self-Employed & Happy

GUEST: Jeffrey Shaw

THOUGHT #1 - It's Not You, It's Them - the Rest of the Business World Acts Differently

THOUGHT #2 - Know Your Capacity - Honor Your Own Hours & Lifestyle (Empowered Choice)

THOUGHT #3 - Lead with Impact

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JEFFREY SHAW'S BIO:

How many people can say they’ve never worked for anyone else? Selling eggs door-to-door at 14 years old began a lifetime of self-employment. Jeffrey Shaw provides self-employed and small business owners the business and personal development strategies they need to create the business and life of their dreams.

Drawing on his experience as a renowned portrait photographer, Jeffrey shows business owners how to see business through a different lens and strategies to compose the often-chaotic pieces of life and business into sustainable success.

Jeffrey’s TEDx Lincoln Square talk is featured on TED.com, he’s the host of the top-rated podcast, The Self-Employed Life, author of The Self-Employed Life and LINGO, a keynote speaker, LinkedIn Learning instructor, contributing writer to Entrepreneur magazine, and founder of the Self-Employed Business Institute.

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Our guest this week to share 3 thoughts on this topic is Dana Nichols, who is the Executive Director of Cannonball Kids cancer Foundation, a non-profit based on funding or finding treatment for pediatric cancer kids, who have been told there are no more options. CKc looks for more options.

TOPIC:  How to Help a Non-Profit

GUEST: Dana Nichols

THOUGHT #1

Be a Champion for an Organization - Connect to Their Mission

THOUGHT #2

What are Your Core Values - They Need to Be Tied to the Organization 

THOUGHT #3

Let the Organization Lead When Donating Money - Do the Research on Where the Money Goes, then Confidently Donate 

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DANA NICHOLS' BIO:

A creative, motivated, and skilled fundraising professional, Dana is eager to further the mission of Cannonball Kids’ Cancer.

Dana has spent the last sixteen years in the non-profit sector of Central Florida.  

She is a graduate of the University of Central Florida’s Burnett Honors College with a degree in mass communications and non-profit management. Dana furthered her education at Rollins College’s Crummer Business School, where she received her Master’s in Business Administration.

Dana and her husband Reid live in Altamonte Springs with their two children.

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Our guest this week to share 3 thoughts on this topic is Nick Glimsdahl, who is a keynote speaker, Contact Center strategist, author of a series of books (Reasons NOT to Focus on _________) and host of the widely popular podcast, Press 1 for Nick.

TOPIC:  How to Ask Better Questions

GUEST: Nick Glimsdahl

THOUGHT #1

Be Curious - Constantly Be Wanting to Learn More

THOUGHT #2

Don't Just Hear, but Listen - Go Beyond the Words Being Said

THOUGHT #3

Conversations are Like a Dance

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NICK GLIMSDAHL'S BIO:

Nick Glimsdahl is a keynote speaker, podcast host, contact center strategist, and author of a series of books: 

- Reasons Not to Focus on Customer Experience

- Reasons Not to Focus on Employee Experience

- Reasons Not to Focus on Sales Experience

- Reasons Not to Focus on the Customer Journey

- Reasons Not to Focus on Culture

His mission is to have fun serving others. 

The Press 1 For Nick podcast is ranked in the top 2.5% of podcasts globally. The show has had over 900,000 impressions in the last year, and listeners in over 81 different countries. Nick’s guests – each with a unique wealth of knowledge – include leaders from a variety of backgrounds and industries. 

It is both educational and engaging, and each episode offers listeners a dynamic blend of insightful stories, best practices, and invaluable lessons.

He has accumulated a diverse (and certainly unique) roster of experiences:

Nick enjoys smoking meat, watching hockey, and spending time with his awesome family.

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Our guest this week to share 3 thoughts on this topic is Melissa Wiggins, who is the Founder of Cannonball Kids cancer Foundation and now a Master Certified Life Coach, helping women (and couples) to encourage and empower them to become the best version of themselves. 

TOPIC:  How to Find the Right Life Coach

GUEST: Melissa Wiggins

THOUGHT #1

Decide on a Budget - How Much You Are Comfortable to Invest in Yourself?

THOUGHT #2

Treat It Like You Are Dating - Get as Much Information as Possible Before Making a Decision

THOUGHT #3

Start at the Result - Review Testimonials from Previous Clients

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MELISSA WIGGINS' BIO:

Melissa Wiggins, a Scotland native, is a proud mum of 5, and an advocate for change in pediatric cancer. She holds a law degree from the University of Glasgow (2004-2006) and worked as a commercial litigation solicitor prior to moving to Orlando in 2010, where she gained court experience and a background in advocacy. 

When her first born son, Cannon James Roland Wiggins, was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer, and she was about to give birth to twins, her full-time calling for 3.5 years became saving her son’s life. Melissa and her husband Michael founded Cannonball Kids’ cancer, a nonprofit pediatric cancer research foundation in 2015. Cannon, his cancer journey, survivorship, and her family’s experience, inspired her to write her first book “Thankful For the Fight'' in which she shares her family's heartbreaking and inspiring cancer battle. 

Melissa proudly wears the hats of stepmum, bio mum, adoptive mum, and most recently, grandmother - all by 36! 

Melissa is now a Master Certified Coach and has since worked with countless women, encouraging, and empowering them to become the best version of themselves – or as she likes to say, helping them “get ripped on the inside – that their insides match their outside.”

Melissa has had the privilege of speaking on stages across the globe from keynoting at Glasgow Children’s Hospital, to the SF Giants stadium, and the private home of Dick Vitale, ESPN megastar. 

Mummabear is her moniker and it is also a metaphor. Life is hard but we can do hard things. Strength does not come from life being easy. Radical changes in the way we live our lives, or practice medicine do not come from our silence. It comes from finding our ROAR. Melissa knows that to live your truth, you must first find your voice. Her ROAR, saved her son, changed her marriage, and transformed her life. Today, she is passionate about sharing this message and this work with women around the world. 

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Our guest this week to share 3 thoughts on this topic is Terry Brock, who is a speaker, event emcee, coach and technology trends expert, who delivers solid business strategies meant to build relationships and improve the bottom line. Terry is heavily invested in Bitcoin.

TOPIC:  How to Understand & Invest in Cryptocurrency

GUEST: Terry Brock

THOUGHT #1

After Years of Proven Principles, Crytocurrency is a Reality - It Is NOT Going Away

THOUGHT #2

Study Known Resources: websites, podcasts, conferences, invested experts

THOUGHT #3

Don't Get Discouraged - Cryptocurrency is for the Long-Term Investor 

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TERRY BROCK'S BIO:

Terry Brock is a guy who has been working with technology for many years helping individuals and organizations like Marriott, The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, CPAs, Coca-Cola and many others. He brings a business perspective to make sense of the gobbeldegoop associated with tech to transform it into solid business results.

Terry has worked in the Crypto space since 2014 and has been Master of Ceremonies at several Crypto Conferences around the world. He’s based in Florida where we have a very reasonable state income tax — ZERO!

Terry's goal is to help others understand what the heck Cryptocurrencies are all about and what you need to know in today’s world.

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No guest this week, since we have extensive experience in this topic. We went a little bit longer than usual, but we still delivered 3 thoughts on how to do this.

TOPIC:  How to Get Started as a Speaker

GUEST: NA - Jim & Brant

THOUGHT #1

Have a Unique Viewpoint - Something to Say, Branded, etc

THOUGHT #2

Say "YES" to Everything - Volunteer for Every Opportunity, Regardless of Fee

THOUGHT #3

Get Your Collateral Together: Website, BIO, Headshots, Video, Session Synopsis, Sample Intro

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Our guest this week to share 3 thoughts on this topic is Eric Twiggs, who is a certified life and business coach, podcaster, author of The Discipline of Now: 12 Practical Steps to Overcome Procrastination and the Founder/CEO of the What Now Movement.

TOPIC: How to Stop Procrastinating

GUEST: Eric Twiggs

THOUGHT #1

Clarity is the Starting Point to Success

THOUGHT #2

Check Your Attitude - Cultivate Your Confidence

THOUGHT #3

Address Your Fears - Change "What If" to "Even If"

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ERIC TWIGG'S BIO:

Eric M. Twiggs is a founding partner and president of The What Now Movement. His mission is to build high performing entrepreneurs, authors, and career professionals, who are prepared for life’s unexpected curve balls.

He is author of The Discipline of Now: 12 Practical Principles to Overcome Procrastination. The book has been recognized as a Global Top Ten Finalist for the 2020 Author Elite Awards in the category of Best Self Help Book. This recognition was based on the combination of the following criteria: cover design, content, popularity, and social contribution. 

Eric is also the host of a weekly inspirational podcast titled "The 30 Minute Hour."

As a Certified Life & Business Coach, Eric has conducted over 28,000 coaching sessions, helping executive leaders and entrepreneurs who have moved from feeling frustrated, to finding fulfillment. 

He has also led organizations of 500 or more people in corporate America, and shared his message with corporations, associations, and congregations across the country.   

By reading The Discipline of Now, you will receive a proven blueprint to beat procrastination, so that you make more money, get more done, and feel more confident.

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Our guest this week to share 3 thoughts on this topic is our friend Jim Trick, who is a Martial Artist, podcast host, motivational speaker and life coach. Once tipping the scales at 430lbs, Trick has dropped over 200lbs and devoted his life to helping others change what’s possible. Jim uses his story of transformation and his love of training to get people off the couch and onto the mat.

TOPIC: How to Use Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Life

GUEST: Jim Trick

THOUGHT #1

Cultivate Perseverance - Be Patient with Yourself

THOUGHT #2

Enhance Situational Awareness

THOUGHT #3

Develop Personal Responsibility

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JIM TRICK'S BIO:

Jim Trick is a Martial Artist, podcast host, motivational speaker and coach. Once tipping the scales at 430lbs, Trick has dropped over 200lbs and devoted his life to helping others change what’s possible. A purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Jim uses his story of transformation and his love of training to get people off the couch and onto the mat.

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