Episode 241: Employee Mindset vs. Entrepreneurial Mindset

Barbara Winter has been wondering for decades why we aren’t all self-employed. She is Making A Living Without A Job and teaches the concepts in her book with the same title. Barbara helps emerging entrepreneurs navigate in the land of the joyfully jobless.

Barbara describes her joyfully jobless journey, making your life attractive, and delivers an intriguingly honest assessment of human absurdities with humor. “It is okay to get paid for being miserable. If you are having a good time, isn’t that enough?” DOWNLOAD

“The greatest danger in times of turbulence is not the turbulence; it is to act with yesterday’s logic.” —Peter Drucker

We are definitely in a new world, especially our youth trying to navigate the beginnings of their work life. Over the decades, getting a job and climbing a predetermined ladder replaced the entrepreneurial mindset of harnessing your creativity to bring about change through business ownership. The coronavirus has spawned the rebirth of Making A Living Without A Job.

“Get comfortable with auditioning your ideas,” says Barbara. You don’t know which ideas will take hold of you and your audience. “An innovation has no value until an ambitious entrepreneur builds a business model around it and turns it into a product or service that customers will buy.” —Jim Clifton and Sangeeta Bharadwaj Badal, Ph.D.

“The entrepreneurial spirit is universal to who you are and who you want to be, not unique to Americans.” Find out why Barbara has found that statement to be true.

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After listening, do the following three WeMentor C.A.L.M. Exercises:

* Take this risk: Schedule a one-hour $49.00 Brainstorming Session with Barbara Winter. Take this time to hold yourself accountable in following through on ideas. Buy Making A Living Without A Job by Barbara. Plus, you can take my Entrepreneurial Characteristics Appraisal to find out how entrepreneurial you are, send me an email, [email protected].

* Apply Self-Compassion: Stand in place. Feet hip-distance apart. Move your arms freely from side to side. After a few times, straighten your arms in front of you, palms up. Bend your elbows and move your arms forward and back slowly about five times. As you inhale your arms toward your heart, you are moving energy to you. As you exhale, you are giving energy to others as you extend your arms. When you finish that last round, grab your shoulders and give yourself a big hug.

* Welcome Appreciation: While hugging yourself, say, “I accept myself for where I am today. I accept others as they are. I am doing the best I can. Others are doing the best they can. I will bring joy to myself and share the joy with others today.”

"I believe finally, that education must be conceived as a continuing reconstruction of experience; that the process and the goal of education are one and the same thing." - John Dewey

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Episode 240: What Do You Address First: Cashflow or Emotions?

What do you address first: cashflow or how you feel about your cashflow? Sally Doyle of Great Lakes Bookkeeping is here to discuss both. Building your business acumen comes with challenging yourself to move to the next level. Change doesn’t happen without some internal upheaval. And we have had a ton of upheaval since mid-March, and we are not done yet! Yikes.Sally and I dig into three fundamental cashflow strategies that can help you get a handle on the uncertainty ahead. The knowable and unknowable numbers and the range of emotions that get stirred up as you adapt to new realities and take charge of your future. DOWNLOAD

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After listening, do the following three WeMentor C.A.L.M. Exercises:* Take this risk: Between now and September 30, 2020, schedule a preliminary analysis with Sally for $195.00. Address uncertainty, make cashflow projections through 2020.* Apply Self-Compassion: In times of uncertainty, take a moment to straighten your arms out in front of you, palms up. Breathe in and out. On your next exhale, bring your right hand to your left shoulder and your left palm to your right shoulder. Squeeze in and give yourself a big hug.* Welcome Appreciation: Tell yourself while applying self-compassion, “I am cherished. I am loved. I am doing the best I can. I appreciate and accept who I am.” Release your arms from the self-hug and express to your loved ones with open arms, “You are cherished. You are loved. I know you are doing the best you can. I appreciate you and accept you as you are.”"I believe finally, that education must be conceived as a continuing reconstruction of experience; that the process and the goal of education are one and the same thing." - John Dewey

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Sally Doyle. Great Lakes Bookkeeping​ is rooted in Sally’s life-long entrepreneurial spirit, combined with over twenty years of diversified experience. Her expertise is derived from overseeing the financial reporting of associations, investment property companies, assisted living communities, bank holding companies, and multi-faceted private client work.The result is a unique blend of innovative thinking and financial service knowledge. She also brings experience in payroll and AR/AP while effectively communicating with clients and colleagues. Confidentiality of client information has always been a cornerstone of her and her team’s work.* Get strategies to grow your business,* Monthly bookkeeping,* Payroll services, and* Back office strategies and support.In addition to earning a Bachelor of Arts in business and...

Episode 239: Marrying Passion and Cashflow

Who is at the intersection to marry your passion and potential with your cashflow (now and in the future)? Matt Clark, your future banker, is present where you are, and sees the financial volatility in small businesses every day. Bankers are an under-utilized resource for small businesses. I am more keenly aware of that after talking with him in today’s conversation. It doesn’t cost you anything to get a banker’s perspective on your industry.

In my last conversation with Matt, we discussed some cashflow strategies connected with emergency and pandemic planning. Today we are focused on pivoting and growth. Matt has lots of ideas for you to consider in a variety of industries. DOWNLOAD

He mentioned how humbling it is to be in an industry that nobody envisions for themselves as a career when they are little. Did you grow up wanting to be a banker? Exactly.

Our conversation focuses on these industries: banking, retail, creatives, restaurants, professional services, and manufacturing:

* If consumers aren’t telling you their stories, where are they telling them? To whom?

* How can you be present where your customers are?

* What number-driven conversations should you be having right now?

Other questions we answer:

* Are you ready to be scolded? Business owners aren’t doing something necessary.

* How much did Americans save during this time of COVID-19 so far? Who was hurt the most when consumers stopped spending?

* Who is absorbing the extra costs incurred from coronavirus protection expenses?

* What expenses should you keep track of, especially right now?

* Do you think about succession planning?

If you haven’t heard about the blood-type connection with the coronavirus, we discuss it. Read the study in the Mentoring Conversation Resources to learn how susceptible you are to getting coronavirus and the severity of its impact.

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After listening, do the following three WeMentor C.A.L.M. Exercises:* Take this risk: Connect with Matt Clark to get a banker’s perspective as you forecast into the future. Do several scenarios of Cashflow Projections. Cashflow is King; treat it as such.* Apply Self-Compassion: I am offering four free 20-minute meditation sessions in my next WeMeditate with Nancy LAB. Strengthen your immune system and experience the range of emotions inside of you in the safety of your home. Sign-Up Here. * Welcome Appreciation: “I am grateful for the insights Matt shared about his life, pivoting, growth ideas. I am grateful for his energizing spirit and attitude of gratitude. I appreciate Matt’s integrity and letting business owners know the importance of making cashflow projections.

Episode 238: Cashflow Strategies In This Time of Uncertainty

The fall is uncertain, and additional government stimulus monies are not yet worked out. Matt Clark and I talk about cashflow strategies to survive these times of COVID-19. The strategies we discuss apply to sole-proprietorships and businesses generating up to $35M in annual revenues. He is Vice President and Relationship Manager for U.S. Bank’s Twin Cities Emerging Business Group. DOWNLOAD

When Matt’s personal and business life turned upside down, he found a couple of mantras to live by, as you will hear. Even in the upheaval these past few months, he and his wife, Heather, were still able to realize a big 2020 goal. A testament to the importance of setting goals, working toward a big goal, and letting go of outcomes.

As a father of four young boys ages 3 to 12 (James, Henry, William, and Joseph), Matt describes fatherhood and how he and Heather pivoted to co-create an equality-based parenting model that has brought a new dimension to their relationship. They learned some things about homeschooling that will make you laugh. Find out what each family member is doing to remember this time.

Another dimension to Matt’s lifework is his impactful volunteering. You will learn:

* U of M’s Goal Line Club and Matt’s influence. Financial reviews and fundraising. U of M Gopher Coach P.J. Fleck’s philosophy, ‘row the boat,’ and the impact of his positivity since arriving in 2017. Last year’s Gopher Football season ended with a historic fairy-tale ending with an Outback Bowl win at Tampa over Auburn. 

* Matt’s achievement in raising $44,000 for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

* A unique way of teaching Math to 4th The Wonder Years monotoned nerd character, Ben Stein, gave Matt an idea. 

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Take Matt’s suggestions about cashflow strategies to heart and implement his suggestions for analyzing cashflow projections. The 1st and 2nd scenarios in the Payroll Protection Program (P.P.P.) he lays out could be useful for you to do, NOW!

By the way, State and local governments are considering their plans. Some states are projecting 20% shortfalls for 2020 and 2021.

“At his Bedminster golf resort on Saturday, President Trump signed four executive actions to provide economic relief amid the coronavirus pandemic. It amounts to a stopgap measure, after failing to secure an agreement with Congress.

Although the White House has not yet released the text of the actions, Trump said they would extend enhanced unemployment benefits that expired more than a week ago, extend a moratorium on evictions and continue the suspension of student loan repayments.

The previous enhanced unemployment benefits added $600 a week to standard state unemployment benefits. But Trump’s executive action would cut it to $400 and would require states to fund 25% of it.

“If they don’t, they don’t. That’s up to them,

Episode 237: What's Next?

Major Dr. Subhasini Mahipathi and Nagender (Mahi) Mahipathi are incredible examples of social entrepreneurship. The investment they have to serve the broader community is grounded at home through unique family traditions. They are raising two boys (Inesh and Samant) whom you will find picking a street together to clean-up on their respective birthdays. Little contributions add up to an expanding positive influence.

Mahi co-owns two ventures. We discussed Pizza Karma last week. This week we discuss RNXT Corporation where Mahi Makes IT Happen! DOWNLOAD

Lin-Manuel Miranda, in his smash Broadway hit, Hamilton, reinforced what I have found in working with hundreds of immigrants and thousands of first-generation business owners, “immigrants get things done.” It doesn’t mean those of us here before them are lazy. Immigrants are not entrenched in our Democracy and they have a drive to succeed. Plus, they usually are sending money to their country of origin. We don’t have the same things to prove.

First-generation business owners and immigrants are hungry to make an impact and build a successful life. With a strong vision, you can accomplish great things. My Great, Great Grandparents who immigrated from Holdorf and Oldenburg, Germany in the 1800s, raised 10 children, introduced a new breed of Holstein cows to the region, donated land for a new church and school, and even got a town named after them. Meier Grove, Minnesota has its origin through my gene pool. The Meyer last name spelled Meijer changed to Meier and then Meyer. Like many immigrants, once you land in America, you change your name to fit in. Nagender is Mahi for ease of becoming known and remembered. A new land prompts new opportunities for new beginnings.

America is like a new land of opportunities right now. Resilience is required going forward. Institutions are crumbling. Social unrest is on the rise. How we police people is under construction. The Covid-19 pandemic is out of control. Unemployment is higher than in the Great Depression. The Republican party has imploded from corrupt leadership. Leading economic indicators project a Recession. The list goes on and on. Now is the time to put a stake in the ground, and if you aren’t clear on your life mission and purpose, get clear. You will make a more significant impact when you know where you are going. Do what is needed and necessary to serve a greater mission. Mahi has solid advice for you going forward.

What’s Next?

Listen to how multi-venture social entrepreneur Mahi, with a clear life purpose, is shaping his lifework to reflect this new America. An enlightened America where we work together to reshape a troubled world. Become one of those brave entrepreneurial leaders who are a beacon of light working diligently to serve a higher purpose, which is what we are wired to do.

Mahi and Subhasani ask particular questions of each other that help them discover ways to serve in their community. You can ask yourself similar questions.

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Episode 236: Expanding Pizza Karma

We could use some good karma these days. Pizza Karma that is. Multi-venture social entrepreneur Nagendar Mahipathi and his business partners, Amit Rudraraju and world-renowned celebrity chef, Raghavan Iyer, are testing out a new concept that has been so popular they expanded to a second location this year. Mahi, as he is known, is not deterred by the grim news of restaurants across the country temporarily and permanently closing as I read off some statistics at the top of our conversation. Find out why.

He and his partners have put together a mission they eat and breathe. Eat globally. Give locally is their tagline. We discuss their nationally unique concept of Pizza Karma and their socially conscious values. They “believe in all things good: good food, good people, good times and doing good. We make our pizzas with the highest quality ingredients and flavors from around the world on our signature Tandoor-Fired Naan crust. We serve the pizzas with a smile, and we work hard to be good to the earth by composting and recycling all our waste. We contribute to the community by donating a portion of our proceeds to local charitable organizations.” DOWNLOAD

This conversation is a start-up story that will inspire you to do more and be more, even under the gravest of circumstances. You will be encouraged by Mahi’s creativeness and flashes of brilliant insights that speak to elements sewn into a joyful life. I got an energy surge for the rest of the day both when taping and after listening to our conversation after Mike Kabeya edited it. Mike was inspired, too.

Mahi participated in a 7-month Mini MBA program through the Minority Economic Development Association (MEDA) in 2019. We met when I did a WeMentor Mini LAB entitled, Develop Your Intrinsic Leadership Value at MEDA’s office complex in Minneapolis. 

Mahi discusses the Payroll Protection Program and its impact on their business. At the end of our conversation, listen for two offers. One from our podcast sponsor, Sally Doyle.

The second offer is from Mahi. Raghavan Iyer, the world-renowned Chef of Pizza Karma, has drawn inspiration for his recipes from across the globe, with pizza toppings that include tandoori chicken, cardamom-spiced lamb meatballs, and roasted corn and cheese in the style of popular Mexican street food. The menu also includes appetizers, salads, and a build-your-own pizza option.

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Episode 235: Trahern’s Practical Solutions to Create Systemic Change

I would like first to acknowledge the passing of one of the original Freedom Riders, chairman of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, the youngest speaker at the March on Washington, leader of the march from Selma to Montgomery, and served as a member of Congress in Georgia for 33 years, John Lewis. In an excerpt from Past President Barack Obama’s condolence statement, he wrote, “Not many of us get to live to see our legacy play out in such a meaningful, remarkable way. John Lewis did. And thanks to him, we now all have our marching orders — to keep believing in the possibility of remaking this country we love until it lives up to its full promise.” 

Today’s podcast guest mentor, Trayhern Pollard has his marching orders that he says, “was placed on his heart.” Trahern founded We Push For Peace over a decade ago to be a resource and advocate for inner-city youth. His organization is responsive to youth in crisis and organizes resources to address the uptick in violence. In the struggle for racial justice, Trahern spoke with protestors to press upon the need to fulfill the principles of nonviolent resistance and use civil disobedience to bring about change, not violence. DOWNLOAD

Trahern played a crucial role in the history-making events in Minneapolis after George Floyd’s murder on May 25, 2020. We discuss life in the Twin Cities since that tragic day, and the platform set to make massive changes.

We also discuss practical solutions to create systemic change:

* A Minneapolis example of where systemic racism starts.

* The consequences of the divide and conquer mentality.

* When core values of “intelligence, dignity, and integrity are trampled on regularly, is it a surprise that we get what we got?” asks Trahern. The increase in senseless black-on-black crime, over 170 shootings and over five murders, and why this is happening. What did Trayhern do after the shootings?

* Accountability in our legal system.

* Policing reform ideas.

* Why are interventions necessary, and why does consistency need to be maintained?

* The loss of Trahern’s 20-year-old son, Xavier, and how Trahern works through his grief.

* How Trenton, Trahern’s other son, is participating in We Push For Peace.

* Lessons from Trahern’s Grandfather about racism.

* Bridging gaps, platforms for dialogue, dealing with inhouse issues, community building.

* Policing differently. Working with Minneapolis Police Chief, Medaria Arradondo, on Hot Spots. 

* Employment for youth.

* Getting funding to nonprofits doing the work to build up the communities.

Trahern is accepting donations for providing meals and hiring youth to keep things peaceful and safe. Help a brother out!

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Episode 234: Trahern’s Push For Peace

Now it is not a moment to divide and conquer. It is an opportunity for us to bridge the gap between the ‘us’ and ‘them’ language, mentality, and policies dividing us. Trahern Pollard noticed that roughly 85% of those protesting were Caucasians and 15% other races. Racism is a human issue. We discuss where Trahern Pollard was during the week George Floyd was murdered. His organization, We Push For Peace, was on the streets providing a human barricade between the protesters and the police. See Trahern in action.

I am talking with Trahern to acknowledge his leadership and understand the recent black-on-black spike in violence. He has practical ideas for curbing the violence, insights into police reform, and ways we can address the trauma inflicted upon our youth. DOWNLOAD

Trahern believes he has seen everything coming from the southside of Chicago and settling in the Twin Cities several decades ago. He sees even more with threats over social media amongst our youth. The violence carried out when these youth first meet on the street in the hopes of defending a woman’s honor. What?! It is odd, tragic, and an educational moment to address the needs of our youth.

He says, “this moment is bigger than what anyone could have imagined, and that is why we have the opportunity to make significant changes.” You will hear his thoughts about defunding the police and how he is getting others to join him with ‘boots on the ground’ kinds of efforts that really can make a difference with the right resources in the right places.

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Episode 233: Nick DeMuth’s Miraculous Story, Part II

               

One way to move your leadership forward is to embrace a mantra that works for you. Nick DeMuth, performance coach, had a mantra before his A.V.M. (Arteriovenous Malformation) brain surgery in October of 2019. “I am gifted with the opportunity to be challenged and learn.” Was his mantra an intricate part of Nick’s miraculous recovery?

Leadership can be lonely at times like this. People are worried and want answers. Nick’s miraculous recovery, he believes, has everything to do with the people surrounding him with each part of his recovery.

We discuss the answers to these questions:

Assessment

* To live or not to live. A thought Nick pondered, which many of you are pondering with your business(es). To close or not to close. If non-essential businesses have to close again, will your business survive? Apply Nick’s insights into his healing to your life in times of COVID-19.

* How bad is the damage? How do you handle the limitations around you? What are the stop and go signs?

* What are you capable of, and what are you not capable of doing?

* Is this a mental hurdle or life hurdle I need to overcome?

Recovery

* When walking into a battlefield of emotions, what do you do? Who do you let into your recovery?

* How important is autonomy and consistency in recovery?

* When do you take charge of your recovery? Co-dependency vs. Interdependency.

* When Nick was afraid to go to sleep, a question to himself, am I going to overcome this emotional barrier? How do you overcome your emotional barriers?

* What is the neurological benefit of breathing exercises and meditation?

New Routines and Foundations, Enhanced Life

* What are your new routines? What is a sane rhythm?

* How can you maximize your day after a workout?

* A surprise. How often does Nick recommend you walk each day? For how long?

* Pivoting well and planning, what are you doing? What are you willing to do?

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Episode 232: Nick DeMuth’s Miraculous Story, Part I

Nick DeMuth is sharing his miraculous story for the first time publicly.  A story of resiliency.

In the Fall of 2019, in his late 20s, Nick was rushed to the emergency room for life-saving brain surgery. He had an Arteriovenous Malformation (A.V.M.) rupture that caused bleeding in the brain. Due to the severity of the rupture, his prognosis was grim. Nick initially couldn’t walk or talk. He is here to describe the components that led to his miraculous recovery. DOWNLOAD

Nick sounds a lot like a prior podcast Guest Mentor: Dan DeMuth. Dan is Nick’s uncle.

Details embedded in our inspiring conversation about his recovery are below. Plus, Nick adds tips for finding  a workout rhythm right for you.

* One degree away from being brain dead. A.V.M. is rare, happens in less than 5% of the population. Nick recovers.

* Nick’s National Hockey League (N.H.L.) goal occurs differently than how he envisioned it.

* Volunteering at Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute turned into a place for his recovery.

* The mindset of Pro athletes and Special Olympians vs. all other athletes. What is the internal expectation?

* How remarkable resiliency is in recovery.

* Coaching and circling yourself with higher energy people, positivity.

* Research done on Nick’s brain for his neuroscience class solved a missing clue in his diagnosis.

* The details of Nick’s brilliant recovery.

* Are you functional at your body weight? What about the flow of your body?

 

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