Fri, 31 January 2020
Brands these days invest a lot of time and money into making sure their customer service departments deliver exceptional experiences for customers. Why? Because customers won't stick around for long if they feel like companies don't care about them.
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Thu, 30 January 2020
If you’ve ever caught yourself saying to yourself or someone else, “I thought I’d be farther along than I am today in… having a relationship, building a business, getting fit, etc…
Then you are familiar with the darker side of not meeting expectations we set for ourselves. In today's episode of the Play Your Position Podcast, Mary Lou shares ways to set and manage our own expectations so that life is more fulfilling and less stressful and disappointing. |
Wed, 29 January 2020
In today's episode of the Play Your Position podcast, Mary Lou talks with Josh Fonger who helps business owners considerably reduce their stress levels. If you are a business owner or know one you care about, have a listen to what Josh shares about making running a business a joy again. Josh Fonger is a consultant, coach, and speaker who is recognized as the leading authority in Business Performance Architecture. With his unique ability to develop and implement systematic solutions to complex business problems, Josh has personally consulted or coached over 600 business owners from more than 100 industries, from small startup businesses to large $500M enterprises. Due to his phenomenal success rate, and a mountain of client testimonials, he has quickly become one of the most in-demand small business consultants in North America.
In 2011, Josh connected with Sam Carpenter after reading Sam’s book Work the System: The Simple Mechanics of Making More and Working Less. Recognizing their shared vision of helping business owners get unstuck using systematic solutions, Josh and Sam partnered to co-manage consulting firm Work the System, which has now attracted over 100,000 business owners from over 50 countries.
One of Josh’s greatest strengths is helping businesses properly organize and systematize their operations so they can achieve exponential growth. Using the Work the System methodology, Josh has inspired hundreds of success stories among small business owners around the world. Many of Josh’s clients acknowledge that his ideas and coaching have increased their profits by millions of dollars.
Josh graduated from the University of Michigan with a bachelor’s in architecture before getting his MBA from Arizona State University. When he’s not coaching or consulting to business owners, Josh enjoys setting up “personal systems” to maximize his time with his wife and three boys.
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Tue, 28 January 2020
The world is grieving and trying to make sense of the loss of Kobe Bryant, a man, a father, a basketball superstar, and a symbol of all that is good about being human and playing our positions throughout our lives. The world is also grieving the loss of his 13-year old daughter Gianna and seven other passengers who died tragically in a helicopter crash on Sunday, January 26, 2020.
Today's episode is a tribute to Kobe Bryant who exemplifies all that this show stands for. May his sudden and unexpected passing be yet another part of his tremendous legacy and inspire all of us to love harder, grow stronger, and be better for each other and for the world moving forward. 🏀 ❤️ 💯
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Mon, 27 January 2020
This week on the Play Your Position Podcast, Mary Lou dives into the topic of expectations and the role they play in our lives. Expectations for ourselves -- expectations of and for others. Some of the questions she will explore include:
Expectations play a huge role in how we think and act. They play a big role in our overall quality of life, how satisfied we feel. When we take the time to sit down and think through the expectations we’ve set for ourselves and others, we can begin to pinpoint what's causing us to feel dissatisfied and then -- if we want to improve -- we can make strides to replace them with ones that lead to feelings of more satisfaction.
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Fri, 24 January 2020
In today's episode of the Play Your Position Podcast, Mary Lou shares the story of when she first learned about looking at life through the lens of it being one big experiment...and the impact doing that has had.
She also shares some of the lessons she's learned from publishing PYP 5x a week and what she sees in the show's future.
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Thu, 23 January 2020
How many of the images we see on our daily social media feeds have been altered via one filter app or another? What are all these filters doing to us psychologically and emotionally? Does the use of filters on photos we share make us less authentic?
These are some of the questions Mary Lou wrestles with on today's episode of the Play Your Position Podcast. What do you think about filters? Share your thoughts via Twitter or Facebook! |
Wed, 22 January 2020
Sports fans are pretty much guaranteed of hearing snippets from a handful of iconic rock songs when they attend live events. Songs like "Thunderstruck" by AC/DC; "We Are the Champions" by Queen; "I Am Iron Man" by Black Sabbath.
In today's episode of the Play Your Position Podcast, Mary Lou explores the philosophical question:
Is it time to retire "I Am Iron Man" from live sporting events? What should replace this long-time favorite let's-get-the-fans-riled-up list of rock-n-roll songs?
What do you think? Can a hockey be a hockey game without an excerpt from an AC/DC song rocking the rink? Share your thoughts with me via Twitter or Facebook! |
Tue, 21 January 2020
What can a former Wall Street High Roller teach us about playing our position with more dignity, grace, and courage so that we experience more success and satisfaction?
Turns out, plenty.
Twenty years, Geoff Blades was sitting in his Wall Street office and asked himself the question that would ultimately change his life.
“Is this what I truly want?”
The answer to that question led Geoff on a personal transformation quest that he’s still on today.
Bio: Geoff Blades is the author of several books including Do What You Want In Your Career and Do What You Want On Wall Street. After leaving a prestigious job at Goldman Sachs, Geoff spent years researching how people can achieve success and fulfillment in their careers and life. Today along with writing, he teaches masterclasses about living a fulfilling life through personal and professional development.
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Mon, 20 January 2020
Have you ever wondered why some people seem to grow year after year experiencing more success while others remain in the same place for decades? Fortune favors the curious! In today's episode, Mary Lou shares 5 ways to outperform yourself in 2020 and beyond. Remember -- the only person we should be competing against is ourselves! As you know more, you can do better. As you think bigger, your results will become bigger. Last year’s championship season is this year’s starting point. Stay hungry. Stay curious. Energy is the currency of life and is more valuable than intellect. So is cultivating massive belief in yourself. When you believe you can outperform yourself and experience different, more satisfying results, you can!
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Fri, 17 January 2020
Today’s episode is part of a new series here at the Play Your Position Podcast about the effects of social media on how we play our positions in life and work.
The goal of this series is to advance the conversation about how social media exposure impacts us and ways we can develop the skills needed to effectively navigate life in a hyper-connected world.
What are some strategies and skills you've developed to help you navigate a social media world? What is your approach to interacting with bad news you read on social media? Write to us here >>> coach@pyppodcast.com
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Wed, 15 January 2020
In today's episode, Mary Lou talks about Social Listening -- what it is, why it matters, and how you can use this technique to build your brand, grow your business, expand your network, find your next career opportunity. Links and Resources |
Tue, 14 January 2020
Happy New Year, Team PYP! Today's episode kicks off a new year and a new decade at the Play Your Position podcast with a preview of the guests who will be sharing their stories and insights in the coming weeks, as well as Mary Lou's book and movie recommendations for anyone looking to expand your reading and viewing lists.
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Fri, 27 December 2019
After watching his father’s family-owned business struggle to succeed, Rich Allen made it his mission to turn failure into a legacy by asking one simple question: what makes a business work? The answer? It’s as easy as riding a bike. Get more out of PYP with these links: |
Mon, 23 December 2019
Janet Kafadar is an online business coach who’s passionate about helping coaches, entrepreneurs, and experts to package their brilliance into a Whether it’s understanding the right first steps to take to get started in creating an online business, identifying the best tools and tech to support your journey, or learning how to set the right pricing, Janet knows what works (and what doesn’t work), and she’s made it her mission to support women around the world in their online ventures. Get more out of PYP with these links: |
Thu, 19 December 2019
Rick Cesari has been a pioneer in Brand Response advertising since the early 90’s. He helped create the concept of “sell while you brand” and has been the force behind the creation of many of today’s iconic consumer brands including Sonicare, The George Foreman Grill, OxiClean, and many others. He has helped take companies like GoPro from start-up to over $1 billion in sales in just a few short years. Rick’s newest book, Video Persuasion, puts his experience with winning companies in the hands of everyday business owners, marketers, brand managers, and more. His innovative ideas around video marketing are changing the game for brands big and small alike. Today he’s focused on video marketing as a powerful tool for increasing sales and building your business. In Video Persuasion, Rick shares his best practices for influencing When not working, Rick enjoys reading, skiing, fishing, and hiking. For his 50th birthday, he achieved one of his lifelong goals: successfully summiting Mt. McKinley. Rick resides with his wife Martha and daughter Anna in Seattle, Washington.
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Tue, 17 December 2019
Today’s guest is Heidi Piper. During Heidi’s three decades living in Europe and working at Fortune 50 company Procter & Gamble, she led teams to deliver innovation for some of the world's most iconic brands. She now lives in Boulder, Colorado and supports global senior leaders and their teams through transformation with her company, PhoenixRising. Get more out of PYP with these links: |
Thu, 21 November 2019
Rabbi Yonason Goldson takes full responsibility for his life. He has reinvented himself several times and continues to enjoy experiences that allow him to inspire and motivate audiences around the world. For example, Yonason Goldson has circumnavigated the globe, seen the Taj Mahal, the pyramids of Giza, and the tea plantations of Sri Lanka. He’s hiked to the bottom of the Grand Canyon and to the tops of the Sierra Nevada. He’s jumped out of an airplane and undergone open-heart surgery (but not at the same time). In today's conversation, he shares with us why his sense of urgency has amplified this year, why being accountable is the secret to long-term success, and how circumstances outside our control that feel heavy and bad at the time can sometimes be the best thing that happens to us. Get more out of PYP with these links: We always appreciate your rating and review on iTunes!
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Thu, 14 November 2019
Brad Mulvey is a husband, podcast host, personal development thought leader and data-driven marketing consultant. He hosts the Millennial Mastermind Podcast, a show dedicated to giving entrepreneurial millennials the tools, tactics, and inspiration to turn their dreams into reality. Each week, he interviews successful entrepreneurs, authors, thought leaders, and experts to share their stories and their advice on how to create a life worth living. Brad’s own personal development journey was born from a place of frustration and desperation. Like many of us, he found himself at a point in life where he felt he was unfulfilled, undervalued, and underpaid. Worse yet, he knew that there was a wealth of unmet potential deep inside of himself. It was at that point that he decided to take a stand and make a change. Thus was born the Millennial Mastermind Podcast. Now, he helps other young professionals ignite their potential and create a life worth living.
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Thu, 7 November 2019
Bob Glazer is the founder and CEO of a global performance marketing agency Acceleration Partners. Under his leadership, Acceleration Partners has become a recognized global leader in the affiliate marketing industry, receiving numerous industry and company culture awards, including Glassdoor’s Employees’ ChoiceAwards (2 years in a row), Ad Age’s Best Place to Work, Entrepreneur’s Top CompanyCulture (2 years in a row), Inc. Magazine’s Best Place to Work, Great Place to Work & Fortune’s Best Small & Medium Workplaces (3 years in a row) and Boston Globe’s Top Workplaces (2 years in a row). Bob was also named to Glassdoor’s list of Top CEOs of Small & Medium US Companies, ranking #2. Bob is dedicated to helping others build their capacities and raise their personal and professional performance—whether that means scaling a business, strengthening their health, improving their relationships or finding their purpose in life. His inspirational Friday Forward newsletter is read by over 100,000 leaders around the world and he is a regular columnist for Inc, Forbes, and Entrepreneur. He is a sought- after speaker worldwide and is the author of the best-selling book Performance Partnerships and his new book Elevate, which will be released on October 1, 2019. Bob’s writing and speaking are focused on capacity building, performance marketing, building world-class company cultures and changing the work-life paradigm. Bob is committed to sharing his experiences as a CEO, author, and speaker with others, giving individuals and organizations the tools they need to grow their capacity, inspire others to do the same and elevating their performance.
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Fri, 18 October 2019
Christopher O’Donnell is a technologist, musician and public speaker who has built dozens of web and mobile products. His product portfolio ranges from language learning products for the U.S. military to the most popular free CRM product in the world.
Today, Christopher serves as Senior Vice President of Hubspot Product, which he led from startup ($50M in revenue) to successful publicly-traded company ($600M in revenue). Christopher has become a staple in the product management community and was recently named one of the Best Product Leaders of 2019 (via Comparably). As an experienced leader, he is passionate about leading and supporting teams to build anything, from developing tech products to creating rock & roll records.
He is a highly-rated public speaker and a frequent guest lecturer at MIT Sloan School of Management and major global corporations, speaking on topics like leadership & team-building to audiences of over ten thousand. Outside of his day job, Christopher spends his time as songwriter and guitarist for his band The Providers, with whom he has recorded dozens of albums across a variety of musical genres.
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Mon, 14 October 2019
Most of us face a time when we know we need to make a move. When we know it's time to play a different position. In today's episode, I share with you a simple framework for when it's time to change directions with your business or career. Think of it as Rebranding 101. I've just gone through this process for my primary business. It was both exhilarating AND exhausting! But so worth it. Are you thinking about taking your business or career in a new direction? Share your journey with me on social media using the hashtag #pyprebrand = = =
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Thu, 10 October 2019
Selling is changing... but not in the ways that most people believe (and why this is important to entrepreneurs, CEOs, and sales leaders).
Today’s guest is the host of his own top-rated podcast called Accelerate! With Andy Paul which has more than 700 episodes produced and nearly 2 million downloads. Andy is the go-to resource for sales leaders and top sales producers. He educates and inspires sales professionals to take their expertise to the next level.
Andy is #8 on LinkedIn’s list of the Top 50 global sales experts, where over 166,000 professionals follow his daily posts on sales. He is the author of two Amazon best-selling books, as well as the founder of The Sales House, the first all-in-one modern personal growth program for modern B2B sellers.
On today's episode, Andy and I talk about sales education and the power of people along with
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Thu, 26 September 2019
D. Scott Smith is known as a Motivational Listener. He is a speaker, coach, and mentor who works with businesses and individuals across the country on improving their leadership skills including listening and networking.
D. Scott Smith is the author of Motivational Listener: Be Interesting by Being Interested. Practical Skills to Be Successful at Business Networking Events. Prior to becoming a full-on entrepreneur, Scott worked in large and small companies in leadership roles including CEO, COO, and General Manager. He has lived and breathed financial services, agriculture, and manufacturing for many years and understands how recent changes to the business landscape are impacting these sectors. Scott is involved with joint ventures because he believes in the power of networking. He speaks on being a Motivational Listener (business networking), Leadership, and Intentional Change.
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Mon, 23 September 2019
Last week I had the opportunity to spend a day with Steven Pressfield in Nashville, Tennessee. Steven is the author of several bestselling books including The War of Art and Do the Work.
I moved mountains to make being in that room a reality, and in today's episode, I share with you some of the gifts Steven gave to me and the 34 other people fortunate to be in his presence.
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Thu, 19 September 2019
Today’s starting quarterback has “I have a crazy obsession with automating processes in your business so you can work less and make more money.”
Her name is Caroline Balinska -- aka the Ecommerce Growth Specialist. She is a forward-thinking game-changer with simple solutions for Merchants to get their first 1000 sales.
THE FIRST 1000 ARE THE HARDEST! Caroline's ability to change the mindset of merchants is the real trick to her skill. Her bold, creative ideas make others take notice, and she presents them in her own unique way that is easy to understand for a newbie merchant.
People watch to see what Caroline will do next because she thwarts traditional boundaries. Her ability to reformulate products, processes, and business models is her distinct advantage in the ever-changing world of eCommerce.
Passionate about business and marketing, Caroline mentors and speaks professionally about a multitude of business and marketing topics and often focuses around marketing pertinent to eCommerce businesses.
She also decided about six years ago that she wanted to live in Europe and so, packed up her bags and did just that!
What I love most about Caroline is her no-nonsense attitude about getting things done. When she sets her mind to something, it happens. That's in the true spirit of being a PYP MVP! = = =
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Wed, 4 September 2019
We are all facing the exact same problem with social media right now, and it's a big one.
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Wed, 21 August 2019
Loss can be one of our greatest teachers. This summer wasn't supposed to be the way it was because last December, I sat next to my mom in a hospital room and took notes as she planned her funeral. None of us expected her to make it to the new year. But she did, and the summer that almost wasn't became the summer that was. _ During my break this year here at the lake, I've made time to reflect about the power loss can have on our lives, how we can use it for accelerated growth, and how gratitude and grief can exist side by side in our hearts. Life is always pushing forward. It's up to each of us to decide if we will be a part of it or not. I recorded this bonus episode while paddling my kayak on the last day of my vacation this year. Enjoy.
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Sat, 20 July 2019
Happy summer, Team PYP!
In today's episode, I share with you details about a recent volunteer experience I had working with high school students who are interested in business, leadership, and entrepreneurship. The organization I volunteered with is called Young Entrepreneurs Business Week and you can learn more about them here. The Entrepreneurial Imperative by Carl J. Schramm Turning Pro by Steven Pressfield
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Thu, 27 June 2019
Tracy Timm is a born and raised Texas girl who has a very specific goal: to make life simple again. She does that as a quarter-life career coach and human capital advisor. Her program, The Nth Degree™ Academy, helps high-potential professionals discover their career “sweet spot” through a mix of self-discovery, tactical training, and some much-needed tough love. Tracy has a degree in behavioral psychology from Yale, a severely bruised ego from working on Wall Street, and has logged one trip around the entire globe. She believes that our unique purpose in life can be realized through our careers, and wants to help people come alive at work once again.
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Tracy’s early career life started in the typical 9 to 5 with benefits and stability. After making some decisions to change up her profession, she started her own business as a career coach. After about two years, Tracy found a similar pattern in the needs of the people she spoke with and that led to the creation of The Nth Degree™ Academy.
In this episode, we talk about the importance of getting help from coaches and mentors and how one particular coach made a major difference in Tracy’s life. This coach ultimately gave her not only a great business strategy but also time with her father whose health was failing. Tracy also shares her thoughts on how people nowadays have so much opportunity to make money in so many ways by monetizing what they love doing.
Tracy also shares some great insights about finding the career you want using unconventional ways because the majority of the jobs on the market are “hidden” and really only secured through networking.
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Thu, 20 June 2019
Bob Paskins is a speaker, trainer, and consultant who looks to inspire people and companies to their full potential. He lives in Oregon with his wife Danielle, and three boys under the age of 12. Yes, he drives a Minivan.
For 20 years Bob worked in the financial services space as a commercial insurance broker. His two primary goals were to increase his sales base by attracting new customers and to lead a customer service team in keeping his current clientele happy. Bob built his business from scratch. Along the way, he gained hundreds of clients, forged relationships with key vendors and brokers, and won several sales competitions. He was promoted to sales manager and then became a principal owner in a large commercial insurance brokerage. His customer base included distributors, wholesalers, contractors, non-profits and a Bay Area company called Yahoo!
Now Bob speaks to businesses around the country using storytelling, and humor as well as providing tangible takeaways. He also consults with companies looking to elevate their sales performance and sales processes. He is the creator of the GROWTH MATRIX which is a comprehensive and transformative system for unlocking the full potential salespeople, sales processes and sales performance.
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Bob not only likes growing as a professional, but also advocates for growing as a person as well. He looks out at his audiences and strives towards making an impact.
Starting out as a radio station DJ right out of college, Bob realized that although the creative lifestyle was fun, it didn’t offer him what he wanted financially. So, after gaining some insight and advice, he went into the commercial insurance industry to pursue the financial lifestyle he sought after…or so he thought!
In this episode, we talk about Bob’s early career days in the commercial insurance industry and how he lost interest in the position but liked the aspect of working and helping people with their business. Bob talks about how he elevates businesses and acts as the “tow truck driver” to put people on the road that is best for their success going forward.
Bob has great tips and real-life experiences such as feeling isolation that he wants to share with those who are looking to elevate sales processes, professionals, and performances! If that sounds like you, make sure to give this episode a listen!
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Tue, 18 June 2019
What's the connection between effective leadership and feedback? Turns out, plenty. That's why I've devoted an entire bonus audible to this topic so how you can tap into this powerful source of accelerated growth!
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Mon, 10 June 2019
Tim Bratz is the CEO and founder of CLE Turnkey Real Estate, a real estate investment company that acquires and transforms distressed commercial and apartment buildings into high-performance investment assets. Tim began his real estate career in 2007 as a commercial broker in the competitive NYC real estate market, where he saw the true potential of real estate to transform lives. He spent time reading, attending workshops, and networking with accomplished entrepreneurs, and found that being resourceful was a cornerstone to becoming successful. Tim’s resourcefulness helped him build his first real estate company in 2009 in Charleston, SC, when he used a credit card to acquire his first property. Tim transformed a rundown duplex all on his own and turned a profit on his first deal. He reinvested those proceeds, meanwhile seeking private capital to expand his growing company. Today Tim still uses this formula for success, which all starts with being resourceful and having the right mindset. Working in real estate, Tim has learned how to build a passive business and create a residual income that allows him to live the lifestyle of his choice. Tim now focuses on educating and empowering active and passive investors to become financially free through commercial real estate. Under Tim’s leadership, CLE Turnkey owns over 1,300 rental units across five states and operates one of the largest property management companies in greater Cleveland. Tim is a husband and proud father, organizer for CLE Captains of Industry Mastermind and Cleveland Entrepreneurs & Business Owners Meetup Group, graduate of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program, and an active member of several high-performance national entrepreneur masterminds, including Collective Genius, Deal Maker Family, The Brotherhood, Multi-Family Boardroom, and Advisor’s Council.
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Around the age of 20, Tim moved from his hometown in Cleveland, Ohio to New York City and got a job as a commercial real estate agent, brokering leases in Manhattan. After seeing the wonders of owning rental real estate, Tim quickly decided that was the path he wanted to follow.
After years of being not so great at real estate and experiencing many failures, Tim built his business to a highly successful operation with a solid team of professionals and partners on his side.
In this episode, we talk about the difficulties Tim has managing his business and team, what success means to him, the importance of letting go of the fear that's always around money so that you can accelerate your business, the modern changes in investing in commercial real estate that weren't available last generation, some strategies for those looking at commercial real estate, and Tim’s wisdom on giving as much value you can.
Think the economy is in good standing? Make sure to give this episode a listen to hear Tim’s vision on the real estate market and the economy’s status for the near future!
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Wed, 29 May 2019
You have to be living under a rock not to notice the massive changes going on around us every day. Cranes are silhouetted against city skylines; technology roars forward.
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Thu, 23 May 2019
Tracy Imm has been doing the corporate dance for decades and has more degrees and certificates than you’ll ever need from top rated schools and professional associations. She won’t bore you with all of it but if you want to know more about those details, visit her LinkedIn profile. Tracy is here to train women to be better leaders. She has been leading people since she was the President of her Girl Scout Troop at age 11. She knows what it takes to motivate and inspire people to show up and do their best work. Obsessed with learning as much as she can about the topics of leadership and influence, she is humbled and grateful to have been named one of Maryland’s Top 100 Women in 2017 and again in 2019 by The Daily Record for her body of work in the world. Tracy is also a writer with two self-published books available on Amazon. Her podcast, Brave Girls with Tracy Imm, launched in 2018 after 2 full years of planning. She wanted to bring more positivity into the world and create a platform to showcase female leaders. She interviews the world’s most successful female leaders about their stories and what it means to be “brave.” You can access the show from iTunes, Google Play, iHeart Radio, Spotify, and Stitcher as well as directly from her website and social media accounts. Tracy attributes her success to INVESTING IN HERSELF AND DOING THE WORK and fundamentally believes that until you are ready to say YES to yourself, nothing will change. She lives outside of Baltimore, MD with her husband Don.
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Tracy is a returning guest on the show from 2014. We hear what Tracy has been up to during our last conversation and we get to see where she is now on her playing field as a leadership coach, hosting retreats, podcasting, and more! The last five years have brought many changes to Tracy's life such as teaching at a college she was working for and working for a big government agency, as well as launching her podcast, "Brave Girls with Tracy Imm."
In this episode, we talk about Tracy’s personal transformation that led her to teach students how to prepare for their careers after college and give them valuable career advice. After speaking with numerous students and creating a consistent guide for students to succeed in their careers, Tracy decided to put all this content and strategy into her book, Conquer Shame and Claim Success.
Tracy shares with us how the idea of her book came into her universe and what process she used to make that journey happen. She talks about some of the changes she made to her attitude and mindset, along with her belief in and understanding of the Universal Law of Cause and Effect. Tracy talks about the power she has gained from taking the leap and investing in herself.
Want to get more out of Tracy and hear some great inspirational stories? Make sure to check out her podcast, Brave Girls with Tracy Imm!
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Tracy Imm Instagram http://playyourpositionpodcast.com/tracyimm/ The War of Art by Steven Pressfield The Foolscap by Steven Pressfield The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert https://amzn.to/2J1SZwK : Tracy’s book on Amazon
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Thu, 16 May 2019
After growing one of his first PPC clients from 25 to 250 employees, today’s starting quarterback Jake Baadsgaard realized he had a gift for using pay-per-click marketing to drive dramatic business results. To help more companies succeed online, Jake founded Disruptive Advertising, a PPC and CRO management agency that has helped hundreds of companies realize unprecedented growth and profitability from the online advertising space. In the four years since its founding, Disruptive Advertising has grown from two employees working in Jake’ s basement to a flourishing agency with more than 120 employees and a run rate of over $18 million- putting it at #145 on the 2017 Inc 500 list! Jake's ability to assess and clearly explain complicated issues has made him a favorite in a variety of forums. Jake is a regular contributor on a variety of blogs-- including notable publications like Entrepreneur, Forbes and SearchEngine Land-- where his wit and ability to make even tedious topics engaging elicits rave reviews from his readers. Jake’s humor, charm, and insight aren’t limited to the written word, though. He has spoken at numerous events and webinars including SMX, Kissmetrics, Create Nation, Unbounce, PRSA, Starfest, VWO and others and has a gift for both entertaining and educating his audience. Attendees usually leave comments on how much they enjoyed his sessions-- and how much he gave them to think about. As a business owner, author, and speaker, Jacob Baadsgaard ’s witty, thoughtful and genuine approach to pay-per-click advertising makes him a compelling leader in the digital marketing arena!
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Jake comes from a big family, the sixth out of ten kids to be exact, so growing up he needed a way to stand out to be “different.” With a natural driven and movement-oriented personality, Jake had no problem thriving and being just that, different. With a job at only eight years old, Jake learned the value and payoff of hard work. He would later discover his greatest skill set is understanding how to collect the right data, connect the right different datasets, and make simple but impactful marketing decisions!
In this episode, we talk about: -the works of Jake’s disruptive advertising and skillset for collecting data -how he manages the people involved with his team -a time where he handled a difficult situation pertaining to relieving a specific member on his team -how he had a reality check with his marriage counselor and his wife about her being a partner to his business and how that affected their relationship -how he decided to have better routines and habits in his life, and -times of inspirational moments that were great examples of having great habits and sticking to a goal
Want to better the habits in your life and focus on how to be competitive, connected, self-improving, and have a vision and map to be the person you want to be? Make sure to listen to this fantastic episode to get all of Jake’s great wisdom and strategies!
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Jake Baadsgaard LinkedIn Leadership and Self-Deception by The Arbinger Institute
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Thu, 9 May 2019
As president and CEO of On the Same Page Consulting, Michael Alan Tate works with successful executives, entrepreneurs, and technical professionals who are seeking a simple action-focused plan to effectively manage career transitions, keep teams on the same page, and prepare for positive leadership succession. With over 20 years’ experience as an executive coach, consultant, and strategist, Mike knows that successful people want to navigate the murky waters of career transition as quickly and effectively as possible. Drawing on his own experience, Mike developed a unique consulting strategy, in which he helps each of his clients create a powerful and succinct strategic plan, incorporating prioritized actions and accountabilities set in a whole-life perspective -- all in just 24 hours.
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After going through a crisis of depression and being sick, Michael quit his job and went to his career counselor who would give him a personality test and suggested he be in HR. After sending out 500 resumes, Michael only got one response, sending him into a deeper depression. About three years later, Michael realized he chose the world’s worst strategy to find work and made it his calling to help other people know the way to find a life-giving career in a life-giving way.
In this episode, Michael talks about what a life-giving career is. He talks about some key points from his book, The White Shirt, about knowing who you are, what your skills, interests, and values are, as well as finding the key interest in your career and how to find a job before looking back to ask, “who am I and where do I fit?” Michael’s plan is to help and coach people who feel discouraged by finding “their way” and into their career. As a mentor himself, Michael talks about some of the influential people in his life who have contributed to his life-giving ways.
Make sure to give this episode a listen if you are stuck finding the career that is for you! Don’t just give into the grind or hanging around a job you don’t like just to end up in a dead-end career. Make the change! Hear some of the key offensive strategies Michael shares on this episode to further your career path and design a life that matters snow!
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Thu, 2 May 2019
Forget sales & net income; focus instead on gross profit & cash flow… and here’s why. Today’s starting QB Terry Lammers grew up watching his parents run their own company in the fuel & lubricants industry, and eventually came on as a full-time employee in the early 90’s and took over as president of the company. In just 18 years, TriCounty Petroleum had purchased 11 different companies, growing Terry’s family business from $750,000 annual sales to over $40 million when the company was sold in 2010. Today, as co-founder and managing member of Innovative Business Advisors, Terry taps into his financial expertise and hands-on business experience to advise and guide prospective business owners who are interested In his new book, You Don’t Know What You Don’t Know, Terry provides an in-depth examination of the process of buying, growing, and eventually selling a business. Through Terry’s guidance, business owners and aspiring business owners are sure to walk away with a wealth of knowledge and advice to lead them down the path to business success in every stage. Terry Lammers MVP player Stats:
After banking for three and half years and getting his entrepreneurial spirit back, Terry reflected back on his life and came to the realization that he enjoyed buying companies and decided to help people do the same by evaluating and advising their businesses.
In this episode, Terry talks about business valuations and understanding the concepts of operating systems, financials, profits, income, key ratios, and getting the biggest bang-for-your-buck when selling. Terry truly enjoys helping business owners understand their business more than they know. He shares a lot of strategies and modern techniques to manage a business, while also sharing some common misunderstandings and mistakes business owners have about the system of their own businesses.
Want some more ways to understand your companies’ value? Make sure to listen to Terry’s key offensive Glider Principle, as well as some of his past experiences with some of the people he’s worked with, gaining them maximum value for their business!
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FREE Value Build your Questionnaire You Don't Know What You Don't Know
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Thu, 25 April 2019
Ari Meisel is an author, speaker, coach and the creator of Less Doing, More Living, a set of practices and principles designed to help the overwhelmed become more effective. These practices were born out of Ari's battle with Crohn's disease. As his illness progressed, he began to optimize, automate, and outsource everything in his life so that he could completely focus on healing his body. Inspired to help entrepreneurs and companies Ari now teaches them how to offload the majority of their activities so they can grow, prosper and spend more time doing the things that truly matter most. Ari Meisel’s MVP player Stats:
At age 23, Ari found himself in $3 million of personal debt and diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease. Despite all odds, Ari turned things around, overcoming his illness and eventually competing in the Iron Man.
Ari realized a big part of his illness was based on stress. This realization influenced him to create a new system of productivity which is Less Doing, More Living. The goal of Ari's system is to teach people how to optimize, automate and outsource as much they can to be more effective. Ari's mission is to grow this system in the form of books, speaking, coaching, consulting, and business growth methodology.
In this episode, we talk about ways to optimize, automate, and outsource both your life and business. Ari talks about some of his key influencers including David Bach and Dan Sullivan, some of the tools/apps he uses for his team such as Voxer, and his thoughts on today’s technology and communication.
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“I think that there was my life before that talk and my life after that talk.”
“If we get intentional and we know what different tools are used for, why? When?…that becomes a lot more manageable.”
“who are you people and why are you hitting our API 2 million times every month?”
“About three weeks ago we hit $1 million in revenue and it's the first time in my life where I feel like this is my first million.”
“I don't want people to, in an absolute sense, do less things, but I want you to do less of the things that you don't want to do and more of the joy and the genius that you can have.”
“If you take the mindset that instead of putting out fires, you want to build a fireproof.”
“Either learn how to use it or stop using it.”
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Thu, 18 April 2019
A former punter in both the NFL and European football league, today’s starting quarterback on PYP is Nick J. Murphy who has reinvented himself several times since kicking a pigskin to earn a living. Today Nick is a StoryBrand Certified Guide and sought after expert in the world of work. His career highlights include award-winning tenures at CareerBuilder, Monster and Indeed where he worked to optimize the effectiveness of F500 National Accounts across industries. His candid insights have been featured in national media like USA Today, U.S. News & World Report, Fox News, Inc., Reader’s Digest and more. He is the author of the recent book, Unboxed: An Unfiltered Guide to Creating a Career on Your Terms. Nick divides his time between Omaha NE and Scottsdale AZ with his wife and five children.
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Nick’s position and main focus is all about integration, balance, and showing up for the people in his life that need him. It’s most important for Nick that he is a good father, husband, and entrepreneur to his business ensuring its growth and helping people create careers on their terms.
After getting out of the NFL at 26 and doing pretty well working in a corporate setting, Nick and his buddy decided to start a video resume company to help people with nontraditional backgrounds give them a 62nd elevator pitch to supplement a text resume. It is here where Nick learned a lot about how companies hire people, the corporate world, and later taking that expertise to his career journey at CareerBuilder, Monster, and Indeed. But this wasn’t enough for Nick. He always wanted to be an entrepreneur, and so, that’s what he did! He decided to help people explore the area in between security from within a cubicle and freedom by going completely crazy and going all full entrepreneurship like he did.
In this episode, we talk about Nick’s journey in all the career paths he’s taken and where he’s at today. Nick talks about the importance of taking control of your career and the path and steps you take to get there. He shares key offensive strategies that are straight from his playbook about utilizing leverage to build your business or career and how it can help reduce the number of sacrifices you’ve made trying to build the greatest business or career in a corporate job. Nick also shares times of difficulty, what he did to recover, and how he uses that experience to coach and mentor others.
Through his book, podcast, and course Nick is leading people on this path of success so they can take control of their entrepreneurial venture or career.
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Mon, 15 April 2019
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Hey Team!
Today I am celebrating the 200th episode of the Play Your Position Podcast with an audible about Tiger Woods winning the Masters yesterday in Atlanta, Georgia. In it, I share my thoughts about this accomplishment, what Tiger Woods represents for Americans and some larger questions about leadership.
Enjoy, and thank you Team PYP for hanging in there with me for 200 episodes! You guys are seriously the best podcast listeners out there!
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Thu, 11 April 2019
Bryan and Shannon Miles are determined to help you grow your business with the help of bringing freelancers on board to achieve your goals. Bryan and Shannon Miles are determined to help you grow your business with the help of bringing freelancers on board to achieve your goals.
Bryan Miles can’t sit still. He is an entrepreneur, backpacker, mountain climber, writer, husband, and father. In addition, he’s the CEO and Co-Founder of BELAY, a premium staffing company serving businesses all over the U.S. He and his wife, Shannon, are proud co-owners. Creating and fostering a healthy culture has always been close to Bryan’s heart. He has written about it for years and has put all of his thoughts into his second book, Virtual Culture: The Way We Work Doesn’t Work Anymore. Bryan loves to mentor other entrepreneurs and small business owners to reach their full potential, sitting on the board of Radical Mentoring and two other organizations. Welcome to the show Bryan. Shannon Miles is a master delegator. She and her husband Bryan grew a 2 person operation into a staff of 60 corporate team members by seeing where they were the strongest and delegating the rest. They lead with trust and have a thriving business built on the premise that adults are adults and can handle their business. The pair are also visionaries on the virtual workplace. Shannon’s passion, in addition to helping others realize the freedom they receive from delegating, is to bring to light the challenges women face in the workplace. From finding the courage to ask your boss for a flexible schedule, to deciding if there is an option for you outside 100% full-time onsite office work and a 100% full-time stay at home mom. Shannon has walked the walk and is here to lead other women on the journey to find their own Third Option - which happens to be the title to her book. Bryan and Shannon Miles’ MVP player Stats:
Bryan Miles Co-CEO role is building deeper networking relationships with strategic partners, guiding the COO and CFO.
Shannon Miles Co-CEO role is on the operational and empowerment sides of their business. She represents Belay in the marketplace and speaks at different events.
In this episode, we learn about how Tim Ferris’s book, Four-Hour Work Week brought the idea of this virtual assistants businesses to life for Bryan and Shannon. They realized no one was executing on the idea of matching virtual assistants with businesses and knew something could be improved. With Bryan’s past experience with his company using a virtual assistant, it was no brainer!
Bryan and Shannon talk about their lives before their business, what they were doing, and how they started the business idea that would later grow into a team of 60 corporate team members!
We get to hear their thoughts about what it’s like working together (husband and wife) and what challenges they face, how they’ve switched roles and positions in their company, how they gain wisdom and advice from mentors and savvy business people in Atlanta and how they formed a business based off of delegation, what their process is for gaining talent on their team, and what sort of vision they have for their business.
Bryan shares some details about his talent pool, such as the average hourly rate, what type of hours are expected and what is expected of them and their duties. Make sure to give this episode a listen!
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Thu, 4 April 2019
Life is good today but that wasn’t always the case for today's guest, Josh McLean. Over the past decade, Josh has overcome the crippling effect of fear and a brain injury resulting from a car accident. His success proves small actions and a strong mindset can spark powerful transformation; eliminating the feeling of being drained, conflicted, confused, and hopeless. Josh has spent 15 years in Finance and Strategy, managing highly engaged teams and holding management positions across iconic brands including Nike, KinderCare Education, and Ameriprise Financial. His recent book Catalyst: Ignite Your Spark Within To Achieve Powerful Transformation, brings his signature blend of humor, passion, candor, & poignant personal experiences directly to the lives of restless achieves looking to create a more fulfilling life. Josh McLean’s MVP player Stats:
Josh’s day job is Finance Strategy at Nike, but he is also on a speaking authorship journey serving his mission to share his voice and give his audiences hope about what's possible in life. Josh is also a husband and the proud father of two girls.
In this episode, Josh shares his story of struggle that began with a traumatic experience in the 7<sup>th</sup> grade that shattered his self-confidence. You see, Josh developed a very deep voice at a young age and consequently, he was teased and humiliated that only deepened his fear and self-doubt. His insecurities eventually led him down the all-too-common path of drugs and alcohol to numb his pain, which then led to depression and suicidal thoughts. After many months of questioning his habits, he cleaned his slate and embraced a corporate identity. Playing this game for a while, he would soon find his world crashing down again, this time from a car accident, leaving him to slog through three years of intense rehab.
Josh teaches us how he made certain life decisions that have allowed him to play his current position, spreading his voice to help others shed light on possibilities, life transformations, setting goals, taking action and putting meaning into your life with healthy choices.
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Thu, 28 March 2019
Today’s starting quarterback is Lee Caharer, the founder and CEO of Double Forte PR and Digital Marketing that works with beloved and up and coming consumer technology and wine brands. Lee is known for practical solutions to big problems. She is the author of two books Millennials and Management The Essential Guide to Making It Work at Work and the Boomerang Principle Inspiring Lifetime Loyalty from Employees. Her big laugh and sense of humor have gotten her out of a lot of trouble and she splits time between San Francisco and New York City where she puts her degree in medieval history to work every single day.
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Lee is in the digital marketing and national public relations world. She and her team provide companies with the tools they need to improve performance in intergenerational relationships, communication, and leadership.
In this episode, Lee talks about the changes in PR and digital marketing and how the industry has evolved from the ways we once communicated with each other to how we communicate today via social platforms. Times have changed drastically, so the importance of staying relevant is key to keeping up with technology and culture. Lee shares her thoughts about the roles each generational group has set for their standards and how this has created a conflict between what is right and what is relevant. She explains the benefits between different groups like Baby Boomer and Millenials and creates a positive and effective workplace when she brings the generations together. We get to hear some of the fumbles Lee has encountered through her journey as well as the winning touchdown moment she had while working at Sega.
We also get a glimpse into the world of San Francisco and Silicon Valley and what sustainability looks like there. Lee shares some thoughts and experiences she has had about what she's experienced in those two places. You won't want to miss that!
Having trouble finding something in your playbook that works for you? Try following these three key offensive strategies straight from Lee’s playbook: Listen loudly, make a decision and call the play, and decide if it’s working or not. Can you make it better and listen again and implement again? If yes, do it!
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Sun, 24 March 2019
All right, Team! This month's pick for my book review is The Million-Dollar One-Person Business: Make Great Money. Work the Way You Like. Have the Life You Want. by Elaine Pofeldt.
If you or someone you know is curious about whether or not starting and building a business with one person at the helm is worth it -- meaning is it possible to generate a million dollars in revenue without hiring a bunch of employees -- then this is a great book to add to your personal library.
I put it in the growing category of the new world of work -- how many of us are choosing to show up and earn our livings today is profiled nicely in this book. It is well-written and a fast read. I got through it in one afternoon and that included lots of underlining and dog-earing!
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Thu, 21 March 2019
Today’s starting quarterback is Oscar Trimboli, a coach, supervisor, speaker and author of several books including Deep Listening: Impact beyond Words, The 125/400 Rule: The Art and Science of Listening and Breakthroughs: How to Confront Your Assumptions. Through his work with chairs, boards of directors and executive teams in local, regional and global organizations, Oscar has experienced firsthand the transformational impact leaders and organizations can have when they listen beyond the words. He consults with organizations including Cisco, Google, HSBC, News Corp, PayPal, Qantas, and TripAdvisor, helping executives and their teams listen to what’s unsaid by the customers and employees. Oscar lives in Sydney, Australia with his wife Jennie where he helps first-time runners and ocean swimmers conquer their fears. He also contributes to the cure for cancer as part of Can Too, a cancer research charity.
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Oscar is fiercely devoted to teaching people the importance and significance of deep listening and how the brain reacts to information. He is on a quest to create 100 million deep listeners in the world by 2030 by sharing his knowledge and wisdom.
While growing up, Oscar recognized within himself some natural skills around having the capacity to listen well. Working at Microsoft for 11 years, Oscar asked to be part of the college graduate recruitment team where he realized they had a problem. He listened to what the graduates said about the recruiting process and eventually helped create a program that Microsoft took to 26 different countries all because Oscar took the time to listen. Around this time he felt challenged to make listening a significant part of his professional life.
In this episode, we talk about the life and career experiences Oscar had, who made him who is today, as well some of the influencers and mentors he had along his journey. He talks about the science of listening, the brain, the body, and ways we can reach our full potential in health, productivity, and in learning. He also shares some great tips such as how to use technology to minimize the use of our amygdala, the most primitive part of our brain that controls the fight or flight instinct.
Want to improve your listening skills? Listen through to the end of the episode to get three tips from Oscar on how to listen to yourself more effectively, maximize your ability to process ideas and increase your productivity.
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https://www.oscartrimboli.com/ Deep Listening: Impact Beyond Words Breakthroughs: How to Confront Assumptions 125-400-Rule: The Art and Science of Listening Book
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Thu, 14 March 2019
Andrew currently works with a non-profit called Young Entrepreneurs Business Week (YEBW), a liaison program for schools, companies, and students around Oregon. They teach business and professional skills to high schools students on a college campus over the summer, and their goal is to build the next generation of leaders and educate them, teaching things such as how to run a multimillion-dollar company, how to make their own business, invention skills, job interview skills, etiquette skills, and to make sure they have more opportunity with their future. Andrew’s job is to spread awareness of the program and to maintain relationships with the community.
Andrew also runs his business as a public speaking coach. He regularly coaches people who want to overcome their fear of presentations and figure out how they can engage more audiences when they present. Andrew is also the author of Tucan Play at This Game and his passion is helping people become better leaders with powerful presentation skills. Not to mention, he is the pun-master and considers himself “punnomenal.”
In this episode, we talk about why it’s important the YEBW program exists, the real-life experience the students get from it, and how Andrew’s past experiences played a significant role with his involvement at YEBW. Andrew also gives his perspective as a kid on the world financial crisis and how it impacted him growing up. He also shares how he learned from his moments of failure (or lightbulb moments) that have applied to the work he does today.
Andrew gives advice and strategies out of his playbook on ways people can set goals, manage time, get advice and mentorship, and most importantly, how to take action!
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Mon, 11 March 2019
In this week’s bonus audible, I share with you my candid review of two films I recently watched on Netflix. One is a series and the other is a documentary. Coincidentally, both have to do with the fashion industry.
Thanks for suiting up and showing up to play with us!
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Thu, 7 March 2019
Today’s starting quarterback is Steven Griffith whose mission in life is to teach us how to finally have that mind-blowing relationship with time. Steven is a nationally recognized author, speaker, researcher, and performance expert, former Chicago Golden Glove Boxer Champion in Illinois Heavyweight nicknamed "The Velvet Hammer," and considered one of the leading authorities on the connection between time, productivity, and performance. Steven worked with organizations such as Jimmy Kimmel Live, the U.S. Military, LAPD, NBA, NFL, MLB, and NHL!
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Steven is always on the field helping us get some of our time back. In his upcoming book with McGraw Hill The Time Cleanse: A Proven System to Eliminate Wasted Time, Realize Your Full Potential, and Reinvest in What Matters Most, Steven provides a strategic and effective approach to changing our relationship to time, allowing you to maximize your Energy, Focus & Performance. His revolutionary 3-step performance process will accelerate your personal productivity and rebalance your work-life relationship while simultaneously improving the quality of both. Based on two decades of experience working with thousands of clients, the Time Cleanse is the world’s first “timefulness” solution that both “adds time to your life, and life to your time” while increasing performance, reducing stress, and improving mindfulness.
Steven crushes the common complaint, “I don’t have enough time,” pointing out that we’ve been conditioned to be overstimulated multitaskers who always feel under “time pressure.” Steven shares strategies to help us break free from this illusion.
Steven traveled to places such as Thailand and Japan, studying mindfulness strategies, neuroscience, and even Einstein’s theory of relativity to come up with a solution of how to change the relationship we have with time and how to perform optimally with it. One of his key messages reminds us that time comes from us, that we need to focus on that and be present for it.
Steven also talks about his experience growing up playing football, thinking that’s what his success was meant to be. After suffering a series of hamstring injuries, he realized he was in a blind spot and needed to change course if he was going to make a difference in the world. This is considered one of his most life-changing moments that directed him to understand and share his knowledge of time management.
Want to hear some of the tips, tricks, and strategies from Steven’s time management playbook? Make sure to play this episode!
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Thu, 28 February 2019
Mark J. Podolsky (AKA The Land Geek) is widely considered the country’s most trusted and foremost authority on buying and selling raw, undeveloped land within the United States. He has been actively investing in real estate and raw land since 2001 and has completed over 5,000 unique transactions. Mark’s company, Frontier Equity Properties, LLC, is an A+ rated BBB real estate company. Mark has achieved this level of success largely due to his core business philosophy – “Happy Customers Guaranteed.” I would add his success also comes from the fact that he chooses to use a treadmill desk. “Sitting is the new smoking!” he reminds us all. Mark is also the host of one of the top rated podcasts in the Investing Category on iTunes aptly titled “The Best Passive Income Model and The Art of Passive Income.” As if he wasn’t already busy enough, Mark hosts “The Land Geek Podcast- Work Smart. Earn More. Learn How.” You can check those out on iTunes and wherever else great listening is enjoyed.
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Mark’s brilliant and successful business model of buying and selling raw land has gained the interests in many ambitious followers to learn and follow this “sort of gateway drug to a better life style”, with passive income.
In this episode, Mark talks about the details of his book Dirt Rich and how the works of passive income drastically made an impact on his life. How is first ever one client (who made $350,000 on a one-time deal due to Mark’s help) sparked the beginning of his digital course, which gained the attraction to more like-minded “geeks” wanting the same success. Not to mention, Mark shares this incredibly unique model of buying and re-selling raw-land estate and reveals some of his secrets that anyone could follow!
With his live investor tool kit events and boot camp program, Mark teaches his students how to offer true value, how to recognize the “Head of the Long Tail”, how to find true fans and how to motivate the needle in their lives. He has a goal to help people see what’s available and to figure out if that’s what they really want to do.
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Fri, 22 February 2019
Today’s starting quarterback is Laura di Franco, a 6-time published poet and author, inspirational speaker, holistic physical therapist and a third-degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do with over two decades of experience in healing. After checking off all the “to-do” lists that were to supposedly make her feel happy, Laura woke up one day and realized it wasn’t good enough. She had everything she could possibly want or need but wasn’t truly happy and knew that feeling had to change.
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Laura is a highly inspirational speaker whose mission is to help people ground themselves with healing, awareness, self-development while guiding them to live the very best life they can live. She wants to share her message out loud to inspire people to take action, align themselves, seek help such as life coaches and mentors, and practice what they’ve practiced out onto the field.
In this episode, Laura talks about her experience with awareness and her healing journey. How her game changed after she started to question all the negativity and realized, she had a choice. Her daily challenge is staying in the moment with an on-purpose-positive attitude while life throws its challenges and negativity. Laura has to remind herself that she is good enough and that people should follow that mindset. She says, “Brave Healing is how you show up in the world with a lot of awareness, courage and a little badassery.”
We also talk about a time when Laura played a foul standing up for a previous employee’s action, how she limits media entertainment to filter out toxicity, and how she stays in her lane to help focus on a positive mindset.
Straight out of Laura’s playbook is this powerful question: “What if there was nobody to offend, upset, or disappoint? What would you do or who would you become?”
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Tue, 19 February 2019
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Super excited to share with you this month's pick, Company of One: Why Staying Small Is the Next Big Thing for Business by Paul Jarvis. If you are running a solo business or thinking about starting a side hustle, you will want to pick up a copy of this book for the insights on what makes a difference in long term sustainability and happiness and what doesn't.
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Fri, 15 February 2019
Today’s starting quarterback is Rock Thomas, a best-selling author, Tony Robbins Trainer, Real Estate Mogul, the man behind the #IAmMovement and Mastermind Expert. After growing up on a farm, Rock learned the value of hard work and wanted a way to share his experiences by learning from the best and mentoring people so they can take a look at what they can do to make their lives better.
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Rock is the CEO to M1 March To A Million mastermind and travels worldwide to motivate people to empower their businesses. His relationship with Tony Robbins gave him a significant influence on how he plays his position and how he shares his ideologies with others. Coming straight from his strategy play book, he advises people to generates leads, to feed their mission, come from providing value and learn to earn. He believes in action and taking action.
In this episode, Rock talks about how he manages mentoring while managing his own life, how he utilizes social media to speak to his community and the importance to limiting your activity on social platforms, and the time he fumbled the ball by, “trying to make the plays on my own”, and what plays he made to recover. You will also hear what great wisdom Rock shares for others and what steps to take to empower yourself and your business.
Having trouble finding something in your playbook that works for you? Try following the “3M” formula Rock stands by; Find the mentor you admire, model them, and master what they master.
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Tue, 12 February 2019
Millions if not billions of people just like me are sandwiched between two generations -- our children, and our aging parents. Having aging parents who still live in their home can cause stress, but it's also an incredible opportunity to learn new things about ourselves. In today’s bonus audible, I explore some of the surprising gifts having aging parents grant us if we’re willing to look -- and receive them.
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Fri, 8 February 2019
It’s 100% certain that everyone listening to this podcast is experiencing some kind of change or transition in their life or business. How you navigate these transitions determines your ultimate success. Today’s guest is John Hinkle, an author, speaker, and personal growth coach who’s empowering men and women to navigate those changes and find their “second-half purpose.” He’s here today to share 5 practical and transformational principles from his book, Shift: Moving from Where You Are to the Life You Want, to empower you to move from your current unfulfilled status to a future of success and purpose.
John shares some awesome stories of how he overcame some grim odds. Anyone interested in reinvention will want to listen to what John has to share on today's episode of the Play Your Position Podcast!
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Fri, 1 February 2019
“Some people do cocaine; my drug of choice is helping people keep as much of their wealth as possible. It’s the greatest natural high on earth.”
If that doesn’t get your attention, Team, I don’t know what will. Today’s starting quarterback is Molly Grubb and she is a dynasty builder. After seeing her family’s business torn away from her parents, watching them lose their identity and then walking away with almost nothing, Molly decided she wasn’t going to let that happen to other entrepreneurs and family business owners.
We all know owning a business has value and the average business owner has the majority of their net worth tied to their business. With only 20% of businesses actually selling in the open market this makes it extremely difficult for the average owner to ever realize the wealth they built in their business, personally. In fact, 90 % of businesses fail within the first 10 years. Molly is here
What a joy to have the chance to chat with Molly Grubb and learn some of the tried and true approaches to not only building but also keeping business wealth!
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Fri, 25 January 2019
John Fairclough (FAIR-clow) founded The Resicom Group to help retailers optimize the way they improve and maintain their store environment. Under his leadership, the company has evolved from a local construction company into an international provider of facility maintenance and construction services. Naturally curious, John spends his time developing better questions to find the “uncommon sense” of a situation. By improving his questions, he’s been able to create better answers to the challenge of developing people, evolving their processes, and protecting the value delivered. John’s specialties include listening without prejudice, activating ideas, and mentoring without bias. He’s on a mission to help businesses protect their brands at all touch points throughout their physical facilities.
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Sat, 19 January 2019
Happy New Year, Team PYP!
I'm super excited about 2019 and I hope you are, too!
I've got another fantastic season planned for you featuring a new lineup of phenomenal guests, bonus audibles, and some fun surprises along the way. New music, new cover art, new everything will inspire you to do more of what you already do well while also challenging you to step it up and move past your comfort zone so you can score more game-winning touchdowns.
That sounds really great to me!
Be sure to connect with me on social and don't forget to subscribe to the show.
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Mon, 17 December 2018
Pat Rigsby is a dad, husband, business coach, entrepreneur & author. He’s built over 25 different businesses, including 2 Entrepreneur Franchise 500 award-winning franchises. Today he coaches entrepreneurs to create their Ideal Business, one that allows them to earn more, have a greater impact, and enjoy more freedom to live the lives of their dreams. He’s here today to share his insight with you to help you build the business of your dreams.
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Mon, 17 December 2018
Pat Rigsby is a dad, husband, business coach, entrepreneur & author. He’s built over 25 different businesses, including 2 Entrepreneur Franchise 500 award-winning franchises. Today he coaches entrepreneurs to create their Ideal Business, one that allows them to earn more, have a greater impact, and enjoy more freedom to live the lives of their dreams. He’s here today to share his insight with you to help you build the business of your dreams.
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Mon, 3 December 2018
The rules of the Internet are changing every day. Smart business owners enlist the help of attorneys like this week's PYP MVP Scott Reib.
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Mon, 26 November 2018
Imagine it’s another normal day. You're driving to work, thinking about what’s on tap for you and your business. You are 27 years old, you have worked hard for the last 14 years to build a multi-million dollar business, taking you out of poverty and into the realms of the world’s elite entrepreneurs.
Suddenly, you accidentally hit a pedestrian. Time stops. This day is forever frozen in your mind. You come to find out the person you hit didn't make it.
How different would your life be?
Today’s returning PYP MVP Aaron Walker, Founder of View from the Top and Iron Sharpens Iron Mastermind, knows exactly what his life would be like because this happened to him on August 1, 2001. He says it’s a day he will never forget and all these years later, it still gives him tremendous pain to tell the story.
Aaron recently joined me in the PYP studio for an encore conversation to catch me up on where his life has taken him since we first spoke back in July of 2015. Aaron is one of those incredible humans who exemplifies servant leadership and living his purpose. Since we last spoke, Aaron published the book he was working on when we talked three years ago, as well as grown his mastermind business that, at its core, motivates ordinary men to become extraordinary.
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Fri, 16 November 2018
Maybe you’re like today’s PYP MVP Austin Belcak (“Bell-sack”) who found himself applying for more than 300 jobs online and getting zero responses. Sick and tired of going nowhere fast, Austin did what any awesome PYP MVP would do -- he got creative and began searching for answers from people who were doing the kind of work he dreamed about doing. Today Austin is not only happily employed, but he’s well-compensated for the contributions he makes. AND -- it gets even better! He loves to share his process and insider tips for landing your great next opportunity no matter your age. This is a conversation you don’t want to miss! MVP Player Highlights Austin Belcak is the founder of Cultivated Culture, where he teaches people how to use unconventional strategies to land jobs they love in today’s market -- without connections, without traditional “experience,” and without applying online. Austin’s strategies have been featured in Forbes, Business Insider, Fast Company, Inc, and more. He’s grown his community to over 10,000 job seekers who have leveraged his advice to land job offers at Google, Facebook, Apple, Amazon, Microsoft, Twitter, Goldman Sachs, ESPN, and more. Austin is ready to share his step-by-step breakdown of the process that has helped hundreds of people land amazing jobs at the world’s best companies.
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Thu, 8 November 2018
The rise of people marking themselves safe on social media after yet another tragedy is a growing leadership problem.
My central question on today’s bonus audible of the Play Your Position Podcast is:
What role can each of us play in solving it?
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Fri, 2 November 2018
For anyone who works in a diverse culture, today's episode of the Play Your Position Podcast is not to be missed.
What they understand about good communication goes beyond gender. That's one of the many takeaways I picked up after our conversation and there are plenty more that we can all apply to what we do every day in and out of the "office."
Today they’re helping us understand that the glass ceiling still exists and what we can do to keep moving forward while working together. Be sure to tune in and keep the conversation going by sharing this episode on social media!
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Sun, 28 October 2018
At times in our lives, circumstances will ask us to go beyond what we expected would happen. Game 3 of the 2018 World Series between the Boston Red Sox and the Los Angeles Dodgers demonstrated this phenomenon quite literally, extending 18 innings and lasting close to seven hours. Every player, coach, manager, and fan was exhausted when the game finally ended on a solo home run.
Specifically:
What happens at work when a project takes on a new direction and the deadline is extended (and our workload with it)? How about when a loved one gets sick or when our car doesn't start and we have a very important meeting on the other side of town? What about when we don't hit a goal we set for ourselves?
How are we showing up in times like these?
In this week's bonus audible, I shed some light on what successful people can do in times when we are called to rise above and beyond what's expected of us and we have no choice but to play in extra innings. Links and Resources
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Sun, 21 October 2018
Whether you’re single, married, happily partnered, or searching for love, you’ll be amazed at the insights shared by today’s guest, Karen Aberle.
Karen is the author of #1 Amazon bestseller Love’s Invisible Dance, inspired by her own juicy 30-year marriage, 3 decades of researching and teaching about relationship and the philosophy of language, and an 18-year apprenticeship with Huichol shamans of central Mexico.
She’s coached individuals and teams in Fortune 100 organizations including Comcast, Spectrum Reach, and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, on the art of building strong professional relationships using the same skills she and her husband have taught around the globe in workshops for individuals and couples seeking more love in their lives. Karen is here to share her insight on the universal dance of relationship we’ve been doing all our lives, and to help us choreograph a more graceful dance with our loved ones and colleagues in order to achieve the life we truly want.
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Thu, 18 October 2018
We're all carrying around a boulder on our shoulder of one type or another.
In this week's bonus audible, I explore some common boulders dragging people down these days and ask some tough questions about what we can do to roll those boulders off our shoulders, freeing us from their weight and relentless damage.
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Wed, 10 October 2018
Michael Redbord is the General Manager of the Service Hub at HubSpot. Prior to that, Michael scaled the HubSpot Customer Support team from 20 people in a single office with single-language phone support to more than 200 people powering a global, multi-lingual, multi-channel support experience. In doing so, Michael turned HubSpot’s customer support team from a cost center to a profit center and one of HubSpot’s greatest engines of growth, with an unimaginable revenue retention rate of over 100%. Essentially, the revenue the sales and marketing teams generate is worth more because of the customer success team. Michael is a noted writer, speaker, and former competitive classical pianist -- in case you’re looking for a conversation starter.
If you’re really good at keeping customers, you can spend more to get customers. It’s simple math. If your customer value goes up, everyone in sales and marketing gets a raise and bigger budgets to go after new ones. So if sales and marketing leaders want raises and bigger budgets, they need to be making noise in support of greater investments in customer service.
A noted writer, speaker, and leader, Michael is ready to share his experience at HubSpot with us to help you re-envision what success looks like for your business. Here’s a hint: It’s about the customer.
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Tue, 9 October 2018
Michael Redbord is the General Manager of the Service Hub at HubSpot. Prior to that, Michael scaled the HubSpot Customer Support team from 20 people in a single office with single-language phone support to more than 200 people powering a global, multi-lingual, multi-channel support experience. In doing so, Michael turned HubSpot’s customer support team from a cost center to a profit center and one of HubSpot’s greatest engines of growth, with an unimaginable revenue retention rate of over 100%. Essentially, the revenue the sales and marketing teams generate is worth more because of the customer success team. Michael is a noted writer, speaker, and former competitive classical pianist -- in case you’re looking for a conversation starter.
If you’re really good at keeping customers, you can spend more to get customers. It’s simple math. If your customer value goes up, everyone in sales and marketing gets a raise and bigger budgets to go after new ones. So if sales and marketing leaders want raises and bigger budgets, they need to be making noise in support of greater investments in customer service.
A noted writer, speaker, and leader, Michael is ready to share his experience at HubSpot with us to help you re-envision what success looks like for your business. Here’s a hint: It’s about the customer.
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Sun, 23 September 2018
We hear a lot about grit and determination these days when it comes to getting ahead, but what about other factors that play a role in success? Today's MVP Jason Treu is full of ideas. His energy is infectious and you will love what he has to say about curiosity as a tool for getting ahead in your business or career. We had a terrific conversation and you won't want to miss the super cool game he gives away for free (details at the end of the show). Enjoy!
Player stats on Jason Treu (in his own words): The Professional Side
The Personal Side "I live in Dallas, Texas (and have lived in NY, Los Angeles, San Francisco and spent one year in London, NYC, and Boston).
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Wed, 19 September 2018
Are you and/or your company or organization caught up in the current innovation for the sake of innovation trend?
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Thu, 13 September 2018
Michelle Gomez is the creator of The D.A.R.I.N.G. Process and an accomplished corporate executive with over 18 years in the transportation and logistics industry. The first in her family to graduate from college, she has earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management, a Master’s Degree in Business Administration, and a certification in Broadcast Journalism. Throughout her career, Michelle has been an advocate for women in the workforce, leading the charge in speaking forums, business articles, and networking events.
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Mon, 27 August 2018
Everyone does it in one way or another.
Keeping score, that is.
Think about this:
All forms of keeping score.
In today's bonus audible, I explore the concept of keeping score from a few different perspectives.
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Sun, 19 August 2018
Jim Jubelirer (JUBE-uh-leer) is a seasoned executive, coach, and public speaker. Jim’s mission is to help leaders improve their business performance and personal satisfaction. Jim speaks to a wide variety of audiences about leadership and business excellence and motivates people to achieve Breakthrough Results.
He has designed and delivered custom training programs and has delivered speeches, conference presentations and/or executive seminars to over 6,000 people from over 40 countries.
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Sun, 12 August 2018
Adam Capes is disrupting the fundraising and vacation travel spaces simultaneously. He is the Co-Founder and President of Getaway2Give, a company changing the way non-profits raise money and people think about vacations. Their mission is to be the best in the country at helping charities and schools raise money, and they’ve helped raise over $10M so far.
Adam says, “At Getaway2Give, we’re incredibly passionate about two things – helping charities raise significant money and the lasting importance and memories made from meaningful vacation experiences.”
Featured in Forbes, LA Times and Travel and Leisure, Adam works closely with NFL players like Larry Fitzgerald as well as regular folks who are looking for a fun and profitable way to raise money for their school or nonprofit organization.
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Sun, 5 August 2018
In the snippet you are about to hear from my one-minute mindset series, I share with you three reasons why you might want to consider working with a coach. As we gear up for the fall run, and 2019 not being very far behind that, what could a coach help you accomplish that you just can’t get done on your own? Do you have a book you’ve been carrying around in your head for a while that you’d like to get into the world? Is your career going the way you’d like it to go? How are your leadership skills stacking up against the demands of your current position in a company or running a company of your own?
Coaching is a viable and acceptable way of moving the needle of your current life, business or project. Ask people in your life who are getting results you’d like to get and find out who they’ve worked with. Obviously, PYP is full of excellent resources for coaches in a variety of flavors from executive coaches to leadership coaches to relationship coaches and everything in between.
As you enjoy these longer and warmer days of summer, reflect on where in your life working with a great coach could benefit you.
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Sun, 29 July 2018
“If one of us is not like the other, then we have to take action.”
If you are at all familiar with Sesame Street, this reference by today’s MVP David Quick to the iconic children’s show will hit home.
David Quick is referring to how leaders can create a magnetic and compelling vision for their company so that more people will be attracted to what they are doing.
You will learn quickly just like I did that David is no bull.
“I use the analogy all the time, I need to be compelled to go to work everyday and if and when I start to be repelled, it’s telling me something. I need to sort through that. I urge leaders to think about this magnet that compels and repels. How are you building something that compels the right people to come to your organization everyday? Do you have a compelling vision and core values in place?”
Father of four amazing sons, married to an incredible woman, long history of coaching, and all around great guy, Dave Quick loves helping others thrive. He’s getting ready to launch a new business with his wife that will help like minded couples who work together in business do well in both their personal and professional lives.
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David Quick is the go-to speaker, executive coach, and Vistage Chair expert helping business owners and CEOs learn how to work fewer hours, be significantly more successful, and build stronger professional relationships. David is a true “recovering Bull,” having worked over 20 years with companies like Bayer, Johnson & Johnson, and Roche Diagnostics. As the owner of Helping Bulls Thrive in China Shops, David has impacted over 300 CEOs nationwide, been featured on TEDx, and is a regular presenter at Vistage meetings. David Quick is a “recovering bull in the china shop” who now uses his passion to help business leaders and their teams thrive by sharpening their focus on Vision, Values, Expectations, Engagement.
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Mon, 16 July 2018
Notes on the World Cup 2018
What an incredible experience to witness.
What an incredible gift to be alive.
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Sat, 14 July 2018
The hardest day of his business was also the best day of his business. Today's PYP Todd Palmer talks openly on today's episode about firing himself, changing his mindset for the better and being willing to reinvent himself and his business when he realized things just weren't going to work out if he kept going the way he'd been going. PYP MVP Player Stats: Todd Palmer is a renowned thought leader/CEO, executive coach and author who is committed to Improving Lives. As a successful entrepreneur and business owner, he works with both individuals and companies to support corporate growth, foster business start-ups and guide leaders in the areas of talent management, workforce planning and organizational development.
Todd Palmer is the founder and President of Diversified Industrial Staffing. Since 1997, Todd’s companies have helped over 4,300 people secure employment, improving their lives and the lives of their families. In 2007, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, & 2013 Todd’s company, Diversified Industrial Staffing, was named by INC Magazine to the INC 5,000, as one fastest growing companies in America. In 2011 Diversified Industrial Staffing was named a Michigan 50 Company to Watch. In 2008 his company was named by CORP! Magazine as one of Michigan’s Economic Bright Spots. In 2011 CORP! Magazine named Diversified Industrial Staffing as a Best of Michigan Company and named Todd individually as an Entrepreneur of Distinction.
In 2013, Todd was the National Chairman for Industrial Staffing firms, on behalf of the American Staffing Association (ASA). In 2015, he launched Skilled Labor Training Centers to train the next generation of CNC machinists. Todd writes a monthly column on employment issues for Dbusiness Magazine and a bi-monthly column for Production Machining Magazine, on employment issues specifically within manufacturing. His company has been featured in INC Magazine, The Detroit News, CORP! Magazine, Crain’s Detroit & MetroMode. Todd is a graduate of Eastern Michigan University with a bachelor’s degree in Organizational Communication and minor in Marketing.
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Tue, 10 July 2018
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Tue, 12 June 2018
At the end of our conversation, I asked Albert Williams who or what is he watching on Sunday. Who is his favorite team?
“Well, my daughter is a Girl Scout, so this Sunday is all about selling cookies!” he laughed.
I asked him which kind are his favorite.
Without hesitation he said, “Samoas.”
I smiled. “Ya, it’s hard to beat that coconut chocolate caramel goodness. But I have to say -- I’m a Thin Mint girl myself.”
And so it goes with today’s PYP MVP Albert Williams. A million-dollar business owner, podcaster, father and Girl Scout cookie connoisseur. You will quickly discover how warm, genuine and authentic he is and I just know you will love today’s conversation on PYP.
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Born in Kingston, Jamaica to a single mother, Albert Williams grew up in the birthplace of Hip Hop and the home of the NY Yankees - the Bronx. Motivated by the countless hours his mother worked to create a better life for him and his siblings, Albert grew up to hold several jobs in both the public and private sectors while all at the same time owning and operating several of his own businesses. His entrepreneurial spirit led him to explore many avenues including landscaper/snow removal, restaurant menu designer and printer, computer consultant, barbershop owner, part time owner in a laundromat and part time owner in a hair salon.
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Wed, 6 June 2018
They are a fact of life, but are our smart phones, tablets and laptops taking over our lives to the detriment of actually living a life?
In today's bonus PYP audible, I explore this question along with some observations from a mini experiment I ran during a recent shopping experience.
What are your thoughts on the proliferation of digital devices in our culture today? Let me know over at PYP Podcast dot com! Would love to hear from you. Enjoy today's episode! :-)
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Sun, 3 June 2018
“There’s a revolution going on in the accounting world right now,” today’s PYP MVP Ron Saharyan says. “We’re all about an algorithm away from being totally outsourced.”
You will discover pretty fast that Ron is not shy about sharing his enthusiasm and passion for embracing change. From his unique vantage point of working with bookkeepers, accountants and business coaches, the writing is on the wall: get with the new program or get left behind.
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Ron Saharyan is the Co-Founder & Managing Partner of Profit First Professionals, a family of the most elite accountants, bookkeepers and business coaches who help entrepreneurs make more money in their business, eliminate debt permanently and enjoy the financial freedom that they’ve always wanted.
He has over 15 years experience in managing organizational growth, he is a thought leader in business cash flow management and he’s also a popular speaker on the topic of small business profit. He and his business partner Mike Michalowicz host a podcast called The Profit First Podcast.
Ron lives in a small town called Boontown in New Jersey where he grew up and is now in a historic bank building where the world headquarters of his company operates and gives back to his community.
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Wed, 30 May 2018
The iconic UCLA men's college basketball coach John Wooden was known for a lot of things, including his philosophy on winning. In today's bonus PYP Audible, I highlight one of his most famous coaching approaches when things weren't going well for his team:
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Fri, 25 May 2018
I love when PYP MVPs refer people to be guests on the show.
Today’s guest is one such referral, a terrific woman who comes to us via Jo Miller (PYP Episode #87). Selena Rezvani is strong, and tough, and suited up to face the biggest thrills and challenges life throws her way.
And to be clear: times are challenging. For women. For men. And Selena isn’t afraid to talk about “big ideas” related to these challenges because talking is where change starts.
As a Vice President of Consulting and Research at Be Leaderly, a community of over 270,000 aspiring women leaders and their employers, Selena architects and oversees global consulting projects focused on creating workplace cultures that better attract, retain and develop women employees. She also leads the company’s Philadelphia-based research division, which focuses on uncovering pressing trends facing professional women and creating custom research for clients. Rezvani has led numerous workplace culture research campaigns and studies on women in the C-suite, millennials, managers and negotiating habits, which have been covered by international media.
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Tue, 22 May 2018
Hello Team PYP! In today’s audible, I talk about this mad crazy world we now find ourselves living in, how creating and sharing engaging content with our tribes is top of mind for a lot of us and why the pursuit of excellence never gets old. Because I am super engaged right now in helping some of my clients create their thought leadership content, I can’t make creating new content a top priority for my audible series.
So, what’s an effective entrepreneur to do in this situation?
Mine old files for content, of course!
And I found a gold mine sitting on one of my external hard drives that I am working up into some new content for us here at PYP. When I first created this content four years ago, I intended to launch it under the brand “One Minute Mindset with Mary Lou.” For many different reasons I won’t get into right now, that series never launched. However, creating that content served as what I now see was a warm up to the audibles I share with you here on PYP in between the awesome conversations I have with guests.
As I listened through these micro audio files, I realized they fit perfectly into PYP -- why not dust them off, edit them into a new file and share them with you?
Over the next several weeks, I’ll be sharing these micro episodes with you -- some are super short, like in the one to two minute range, while others are a bit longer. The average is about six minutes and in them, I tackle universal themes and challenges we all face as we go about doing what we do.
I got a kick out of listening back to these recordings and I think you will find them uplifting and useful!
Thanks for listening, Team and as always, I sure appreciate your reviews on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to PYP!
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Tue, 15 May 2018
Tom Schwab completes the circle of PYP MVPs from a very special tribe known as Interview Valet. Starting with Aaron Walker, who led to Matt Miller, who led to Scott Beebe, who led to Tom Schwab...I feel like the Interview Valet team has been represented very well here at PYP.
That's one of the many reasons I was so excited when Tom agreed to come on the show. Interview Valet has been a strategic partner for us here at PYP -- I am grateful for the many outstanding individuals Tom and his team have put behind the mic to share their wisdom and insights with us on this podcast.
Some things to know about Tom Schwab:
He knows how to build an online business. He’s done it successfully several times, and now helps others find online success with podcast interview marketing. He is a digital marketing engineer who helps solopreneurs, entrepreneurs and small business owners harness the power of the internet with a clear actionable plan so they can quickly grow a profitable business with an automated marketing and sales machine that attracts visitors, engages prospects and delights customers.
Tom believes that marketing, at its heart, is starting a conversation with someone who could be an ideal customer. Tom helps thought leaders (coaches, authors, speakers, consultants, emerging brands) get featured on leading podcasts their ideal prospects are already listening to.
After having the chance to chat with Tom here on PYP, I have no doubt that what Tom says about marketing is possible!
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Direct download: 154_Tom_Schwab_Helps_Business_Succeed_with_Podcast_Interview_Marketing.mp3
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Sun, 6 May 2018
Doug Sandler has over 30 years of business experience as an entrepreneur, business owner, and leader. His book, Nice Guys Finish First, is a #1 ranked Amazon Best Seller. He specializes in making connections, building relationships and strengthening bonds both inside and outside organizations. His speaking and consulting business is geared towards improving relationships and winning business through his time tested sales, service and relationship building system. Doug is a nationally recognized speaker, trainer and podcaster. Doug has been titled by a leading social media marketing company in the top “100 of Social Media Thought Influencers to Follow.” His podcast with Strickland Bonner, The Nice Guys on Business, has over 500 episodes and more than 1 Million downloads. Now Doug is using that experience to help businesses and brands grow their audience with TurnKey Podcasting. Connect with PYP on social media!
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Sun, 29 April 2018
Show me the money!
And in today's audible, it's show me some books about making money, thinking about money, keeping more of our money. To play our positions at peak levels, we have to have money. How much depends on what matters to you -- there is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to money.
But there are some universal principles that, when applied, can mean the difference between just scraping by or living a full and abundant life.
I recommend 3 books in today's episode. Enjoy!
1. Profit First by Mike Michalowicz
2. Money Master the Game by Tony Robbins
3. You Are a Badass at Making Money by Jen Sincero
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Tue, 24 April 2018
“What changed the game for the chatbot industry is when Facebook opened up its Messenger platform to automated communication for businesses. So just like with building our email lists where we send people automated messages periodically offering more value to them, we can now do the same thing in Messenger.”
Today’s PYP MVP Mary Kathryn Johnson is back for an encore appearance and A LOT has changed since she last came on the show. It’s safe to say that Mary Kathryn is one of the world’s leading experts on how to use chatbot technology for building a business and she has plenty of case studies to prove it.
Mary Kathryn Johnson is the CEO and Founder of Messenger Funnels which helps businesses message their way to sales and ridiculous ROIs. Based out of northern California, Mary Kathryn is leading the way for how we all will be marketing in the not so distant future.
If you are curious about these funny little things we call chatbots, and wonder how they could make a difference to your business or company, you won’t want to miss today’s show!
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Wed, 18 April 2018
In this week’s Audible, I’m celebrating a big milestone here at PYP. Today’s episode marks a tremendous milestone in my podcasting journey: 150 shows in the vault! I look back over the last 149 episodes and see a lineup of phenomenal guests sprinkled in with some thought-provoking audibles to mix things up and keep it real. I’m excited about what’s coming; I’m excited about the future of PYP.
If you have been with me from the early days, I can’t thank you enough for taking this journey with me.
If you are a new listener to PYP, welcome to the family, welcome to team PYP! It’s so great to have you here.
To celebrate this milestone I decided I would share with you my gravel bar story, a story that harkens back to my days as a white water rafting guide on the Kenai River in Alaska.This is a story that clients and friends know well because I tell it a lot, but I’ve never shared it here on PYP and as I was thinking about what I wanted to do for this 150th episode, I decided the gravel bar story would be the centerpiece because what happened that night 30 years ago marked a milestone in my young life.
So if you’re ready for kick off, here we go!
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Sun, 15 April 2018
“A lot of people get to a point in their lives when they are so done with the 9-5,” says today’s PYP MVP Sue Monhait. “They may be 60, or 65 and ready for something else. But there’s only so many times they can work out, or play golf or tennis. A lot of people have crafts they enjoy that they can turn into a business.”
Sue loves the wonderful community she serves known as Gifters-Bakers-Crafters-Makers. She is known as the Gift Biz Gal and has worked in the retail and online spaces for over 25 years. After 15 years in corporate sales/marketing to both boutique shops and larger brands, she went on to open two profitable businesses of her own.
I mentioned how much I love Marcus Lemonis and his popular show on CNBC called “The Profit.” Sue told me he often comes to the coffee shop right below where she works. “If you’re listening to this show, Marcus, you need to stop by and say hello!” Sue laughed.
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Wed, 11 April 2018
The startup scene in San Francisco is very much alive and brimming with ideas I recently had the opportunity to attend a pitch night in downtown SF. Think of it like a mini shark tank, minus Mr. Wonderful. :-) The place was packed. Adult beverages and pizza were served. I arrived early to check out the scene and network and in doing so, I met some fascinating people including:
The majority of attendees were originally from other countries including India, Pakistan, Italy and Russia. The predominant smell in the air besides pizza and beer was hunger -- hunger for closing a deal -- hunger to make it big -- with a hefty side of money. The entire evening was fascinating to experience. If you're at all curious about what goes on at these pitch nights, today's audible will take you on the inside of one.
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Sun, 8 April 2018
“The things that I’ve accomplished have been amazing,” says today’s PYP MVP Vince Kramer. “I’ve held director jobs at the corporate level, my military career was way beyond what I expected, and I’ve been an entrepreneur with several different businesses. I had the big house, the beautiful wife, the big bank account and through all of that, there was still something missing in my life and I didn’t know what it was. It wasn’t until I experienced a crisis awakening that what I was missing became clear.”
Like so many people who reach the level of being a successful discontent, Vince asked himself some tough questions about the meaning of life. These questions led him to start a new chapter that includes writing a best selling book with Jack Canfield called “Mastering the Art of Success,” founding Imagine Miracles to
In a nutshell, Vince Kramer is creating miracles.
Yes, he comes from a stereotypical “macho” field serving in the military, and he also works as a pilot for United Airlines, but like all PYP MVPs, Vince Kramer has a huge heart and is dedicated to serving the world at a higher level so we can all have a chance of showing up as our best selves to play our positions with humility and grace.
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Fri, 6 April 2018
The future is here and it's called AWS.
I decided to attend the AWS Summit in San Francisco this week on a whim -- I am not a developer and have no intention of becoming one but as a small biz owner and leadership specialist, I believe it's important that everyone has a basic level of understanding around what this mega company known as Amazon is up to.
Long story short:
Mind. Blown.
Direct download: AWS_Summit_Leadership_Takeaways_mixdown.mp3
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Sat, 31 March 2018
“We only get one shot at this crazy thing called life,” today’s PYP MVP Christie Garcia says. “My personal goal is to make sure you leave your legacy and maximize your impact while you are here.”
When she was 29, Christie was the epitome of success. She had a great apartment in San Francisco, a nice car, friends, travel opportunities, an interesting career and all the other external symbols of making it in America. But a freak accident close to Christmas one year caused Christie to reevaluate her life and ultimately make some decisions that changed the course of her life forever.
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Wed, 28 March 2018
History has its eyes on you, Team! What are you doing to make it proud?
For those of you who are Hamilton fans, the title of this week’s audible will be familiar. For those of you who don’t know about Hamilton, who lives who dies who tells your story are lyrics to one of the songs from the musical. This past Sunday, I sat in the audience next to my daughter and experienced all that is Hamilton for more than three glorious hours.
In today's audible, I unpack the story of Hamilton, drawing direct parallels between it and how it reinforces the many themes of PYP including how we seek continuous improvement in our work and private lives, pursuing the glorious, imperfect and courageous End Zone of leadership excellence. Enjoy!
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Fri, 23 March 2018
I’m not going to lie.
I was really excited when Andrea Owen accepted my invitation to come on PYP and share her stories about being more vulnerable, getting sober and building a life on your own terms. I learned about her through a podcast I listen to, which led me to her podcast Your Kick A$$ Life which led me to her book (which I highly recommend.)
Honest, energetic and inspirational, Andrea Owen isn’t afraid to play her position full out and is winning big time because she does. On today’s show, she opens her heart and gets super real about tough topics like making amends, letting go of what we thought would happen and accepting that when life doesn’t work out the way we imagined, there may actually be something better behind our disappointment.
Some details about Andrea:
She is an author, mentor, and certified life coach who helps high-achieving women let go of perfectionism, control, and isolation and choose courage and confidence instead. She has helped thousands of women manage their inner-critic to create loving connections and live their most kick-ass life.
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Tue, 20 March 2018
In this week's audible, I cut right to the chase and recommend three amazing podcasts for you to consider adding to your weekly playlist!
Don't miss any upcoming announcements about the PYP Leadership Academy Pilot Program coming later this spring! Get your name on the insider's list here today!
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