Vos Vignettes

Vos Vignettes

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Vos Vignettes episodes

  • Episode 14: How Can We Balance Parenthood and Entrepreneurship w/ Caroline Sumlin

    Join Johnny and Joe as we chat with writer, educator, and Vos Fellow, Caroline Sumlin, approaching the challenging, but necessary question of “How Can We Balance Parenthood and Entrepreneurship?”

    Gain Insights About:

    • Pursuing Professional Goals as a Full-Time Parent
    • Managing Family Time Alongside Working From Home
    • Communicating and Setting Boundaries with Children

      • NEW Vos Mindfulness Podcast: Vos Meditations


      Other Resources From This Episode:
      Connect with Caroline on Instagram at @carolinejsumlin or on her website at https://www.carolinejsumlin.com/
      Digital Planner for iPad and Apple Pencil: Laurel Studio
      Physical Planner: Day Designer Planner
      Baby Wise by Robert Bucknam, M.D. and Gary Ezzo M.A

      Produced by Johnny Button

      Music by tawnbei

      39 min
    • Episode 13: Why Should We Practice Authenticity?

      For this in-house episode, Johnny, Joe, and Steve have a deep conversation about authenticity and how engaging in authenticity and vulnerability can affect our lives...

      Gain Insights About:

      • Authenticity
      • Vulnerability
      • Honesty
      • Mental Health

        • NEW Vos Mindfulness Podcast: Vos Meditations

        Other Resources From This Episode:

        Brene Brown: https://brenebrown.com/

        https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCvmsMzlF7o&ab_channel=TED

        Ed Mylett https://www.edmylett.com/podcasts/

        Jason Wilson: https://mrjasonwilson.com/resources/

        Better Help https://www.betterhelp.com/

        Bearable https://bearable.app/

        52 min
      • Episode 12: Why Should Businesses Invest in Content Marketing? w/ Abby Nitta

        In this episode, Johnny, Joe, and Steve have a talk with Zeplin content strategist Abby Nitta about content marketing, strategies, and how we can reach our clients more effectively than ever before.

        Gain Insights About:

        • Why content marketing is a good investment
        • The differences between content marketing and traditional marketing
        • Developing content strategies that actually work
        • Starting from zero with content marketing

          • NEW Vos Mindfulness Podcast: Vos Meditations


          Other Resources From This Episode:

          • Google Analytics
          • Sparktoro
          • Feedly
          • SEMRush
          • Moz 
          • Coschedule
          • Canva
          • MailChimp

            • Produced by Johnny Button


            Music by tawnbei

            48 min
          • Episode 11: How Do We Manage Our Time and Energy?

            For this in-house episode, Johnny, Joe, and Steve address the essential, though, often elusive discipline of managing our time and energy effectively.


            Gain Insights About:
            -Managing your time according to your values
            -Setting Most Important Next Steps (MINS) and SMART Goals
            -Time blocking
            -Setting boundaries
            -Planning rest and sleep hygiene
            -Mindfulness

            NEW Vos Mindfulness Podcast: Vos Meditations

            Other Resources From This Episode:
            Monochronic and Polychronic Cultures - Hofstede's Dimension
            SMART Goals
            Michael Hyatt - Full Focus Planner
            Tiago Forte - Building a Second Brain
            Music by tawnbei

            53 min
          • Episode 10: What is the Best Way to Raise Money for Your Business? w/ Dr. William Clark

            We made it to our tenth episode! In this milestone episode, we are joined by Dr. William Clark, who brings his 15 years of experience in workforce development and sustainable revenue strategies for growing businesses, city governments, nonprofit administration, and public housing operations to help us answer the question, "What is the Best Way to Raise Money for Your Business?"


            Gain Insights About:
            - Business sponsorships and partnering with your community
            - Debt-free start-up strategies
            - Assessing income goals in your business plan
            - Disciplined owner investment
            - Raising $100,000 in 6 months

            Resources From This Episode:
            - Dr. William Clark: www.drwilliampclark.com
            - Flip 2 Freedom Podcast by Sean Terry (how to sell; how to fall in love with fundraising and sales)
            - Expert Secrets by Russel Brunson (Monetizing Expertise)
            - The Cash Flow Game - Robert Kiyosaki
            - The Richest Man in Babylon - George S. Clason (Principles of Money Management)

            37 min
          • Episode 09: Why is it Important to Engage in Conflict?

            In this episode, Joe, Johnny, and Steve wrestle with one of the critical components that can make or break any relationship, team, or business, asking the tough question: “Why is it Important to Engage in Conflict?”

            Gain Insights About:
            - The Dangers of "Artificial Harmony"
            - Stages of Community
            - Differing Conflict Styles
            -Techniques that mitigate and manage conflict

            Resources from this Episode:
            5 Dysfunctions of a Team: Patrick Lencioni
            4 Stages of Community - The Different Drum: M.Scott Peck, M.D
            Imago Dialogues - Barbara J Reichlin, MA, LMFT, LPC
            Produced by Johnny Button
            Music by tawnbei


            55 min
          • Episode 08: How Do We Ask Better Questions? w/ Rory Tyer

            Join us for a unique episode, where we not only get to share a conversation with Executive Coach and Co-Founder of GOinnovation, Rory Tyer but also receive coaching of our own, asking: "How Do We Ask Better Questions?"  Gain Insights About:

            The Anatomy of a "Good Question"

            Allowing for silence and reflection in conversations

            Self Awareness (mental models and biases in communication)

            Active Listening (ACI: Attention, Comprehension, Intention)

            Listening Across Differences & Communal Engagement  Resources from this Episode:   Rory Tyer at http://www.rorytyer.com/GOInnovation: https://go-innovation.com/Braver Angels: https://braverangels.org/Produced by Johnny ButtonMusic by tawnbei

            1 hr 3 min
          • Episode 07: What is Customer Discovery? w/ Mark Shekleton

            In this episode, we sat down with Mark Shekleton, Co-founder and CEO of Smart Seal Inc, who is also a Fellow at Vos Fellowship. In this conversation, Mark explains the process of Customer Discovery and why it is crucial for every business.

            Gain insights about:

            Narrowing the Field of Business Focus
            Interpreting Customer Feedback
            Targeting Customer Needs
            Customer Discovery Calls vs. Cold-Calling Prospects
            Recommended Resources for Businesses

            Resources from this Episode:  
            Smart Seal Inc. at https://smartseal.io
            Produced by Johnny Button
            Music by tawnbei

            37 min
          • Episode 06: How Do We Align with Our Purpose? w/ Gary Smith

            In this episode, we will be talking with Gary Smith, a coach, and consultant with over 21 years of experience in assisting businesses and individuals around the world. Gary has also written books on leadership and personal development, with his most recent book, Purpose Driven Achievement, addressing much of what we are going to talk about today, as we ask the question: How Do We Align with Our Purpose?

            Gain insights about...

            • The Dangers of Living Without a Clear Sense of Purpose
            • The First Steps We Can Take in Finding Purpose
            • How to Align Our Lives with Our Purpose

              • Resources from this Episode:  

              Gary Smith at https://garylsmith.com/
              Gary Smith - Purpose Driven Achievement
              Produced by Johnny Button
              Music by tawnbei

              49 min
            • Episode 05: What are Masterminds?

              In this in-house episode, catch-up with hosts Joe, Johnny, Steve as we discuss Vos Fellowship's Mastermind Program.

              Gain insights about...

              • The history of Mastermind groups
              • What resources inspired Vos's Mastermind structure 
              • Who Masterminds are for
              • Vos Fellowship's facilitation philosophy
              • How to join our upcoming Mastermind Groups

                • Resources from this Episode:

                Vos Fellowship Mastermind Application: https://www.vosfellowship.com/mastermind
                Brandon Turner on Mastermind Development: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=po_WAkwGDP4
                Produced by Johnny Button
                Music by tawnbei

                36 min

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