The Tactical Leader: Recent Episodes
Zack A. Knight
Zack started his leadership journey working in the metro-Atlanta area as a police officer and SWAT Operator. After seven years serving his local community, he transitioned to the role of an Infantry Leader in the U.S. Army and continued to serve during a combat deployment to Afghanistan and locally with the Georgia National Guard.
In between time away with the military, Zack has been able to build six businesses ranging from a security consulting firm, a domestic violence awareness non-profit, to an international dance competition he and his business partner grew to 140 countries in the first seven months of operation.
At the center of his journey, Zack is focused on two things, service and leadership. His podcast, Tactical Leadership, furthers this journey and his service, helping him and his audience learn and grow from leaders across the world.
Guest: Kelly Bonn — Navy veteran, retained executive recruiter, executive coach
Location: The Centre Club, Tampa
Episode in a sentence
From small boats in the Med to C-suite searches in boardrooms, Kelly unpacks modern hiring, executive presence, and why your LinkedIn should teach—not trumpet.
What we cover
Kelly’s Navy path (Italy, small boats unit, coxswain/engineer) and the through-line to recruiting
Retained search vs. contingency—and why “human” beats “process”
Branding that works: educational posts, clear profile, and consistent presence
Posting cadence/windows that reach senior decision makers
Building a talent flywheel with employee advocates (and how to bonus them)
Interviewing that actually reveals judgment and fit (ditch lazy behavioral scripts)
Diversifying revenue streams so a weird year doesn’t sink you
Why the job market feels strange—and the signals it’s warming
Playbook & Tactics
Intro line: “I’m an executive coach and a headhunter. I help companies hire and leaders land.”
Three questions to ask in interviews:
“What would your current manager say about you?”
“What did you like most/least about your last role?”
“What’s the biggest challenge in the first 90 days here?”
LinkedIn content rule: educate > advertise. Case-style posts win.
Best posting windows (for exec audiences): Sun late AM/early PM; Mon late PM; Tue late AM.
Book pick: Captivate — Vanessa Van Edwards.
Offers & Resources
Kelly’s giveaway: Executive Bio + 1 hr coaching (leadership/job search) or hiring-manager interview training.
Services: retained search (Sr. Director → C-suite), executive coaching, resumes/executive bios, LinkedIn optimization.
Keep up with us
Tampa: monthly third-Tuesday meetups at The Centre Club
Clearwater: monthly wellness workouts
Message “TAMPA” to get reminders and invites.
Host: Zack Knight
Guest: Gary King — Navy veteran, speaker/author, creator of the St. Pete HAPPINESS signs, subject of The Happiness Experiment film
Episode vibe
A candid, hopeful conversation about trauma, perspective, and building everyday interrupts that keep people here. Practical tools. No fluff.
Timestamps
00:00 – 06:00 Cold open + Centre Club welcome, Monday-night football slander, Marine banter.
06:00 – 12:40 ATLVets updates: Elite Rewards monthly travel voucher, Clearwater wellness workouts, Atlanta Center of Excellence coming online.
12:41 – 14:10 Gary takes the mic: why this room matters to him.
14:10 – 18:50 Background in fast-forward: Navy, VIP security (incl. Gen. Schwarzkopf), speaking/author work across the globe.
18:50 – 23:40 The weight: 36 traumas, the loss of his son Jason at the Skyway, and the near-death experience that reset his lens.
23:40 – 27:00 Perception vs. perspective: the “circle and the ant.”
27:00 – 33:30 PTSD reframed as post-traumatic trigger disorder; the “hard drive (subconscious) + RAM (conscious)” analogy; the wallet story.
33:30 – 38:30 Autosuggestion 101 and the twine-and-20-knots practice.
38:30 – 44:30 Birth of the HAPPINESS signs (Nov 2019), first takedown, then liftoff; why simple words in public space matter.
44:30 – 48:10 The Happiness Experiment film; the woman who turned around at the sign.
48:10 – 55:30 The Happiness Formula book: F² H² = H (forgiveness of self/others; honesty with self/truth with others; self-worth).
55:30 – 1:01:30 Quick exercise: your Top 5 partner traits, and why “emotionally available” rarely makes the list (but should).
1:01:30 – 1:06:30 Self-acceptance vs. chasing approval; how we’re taught to outsource worth.
1:06:30 – 1:10:55 Q&A: faith, discipline, and why Gary still climbs the ladder.
1:10:55 – end Wrap, selfies with the signs, Gary’s open offer: “If I can help a vet, I’m in.”
Key ideas & takeaways
Triggers work like algorithms. If you can spot the pattern in real time, you can choose a different next move.
Perspective is a practice. Get above the moment; don’t let the moment run you.
Short beats clever. The brain remembers simple, repeated lines—use them on purpose.
Public words change private minds. A six-inch sign can be the inch someone needs.
Notes & care
Gary shares personal methods and beliefs. They’re not medical advice. If you’re struggling, talk to a qualified professional, reach out to a peer, or call/text 988 (in the U.S.) for support.
Host: Zack Knight
Guest: Lindsey Streeter, Military Affairs Executive, Bank of America; retired U.S. Army Command Sergeant Major; Owner, Savannah Hurricanes; Founder, Streeter Esports & Entertainment
Recorded at: The Buckhead Club, Atlanta
Episode Summary
Lindsey Streeter unpacks the difference between veteran-friendly and veteran-ready, shares the “divine timing” behind his transition to Bank of America, and details practical systems that improve retention, mobility, and belonging for veteran talent. He also talks entrepreneurship—the Savannah Hurricanes, community impact that earned national recognition, and why legacy is the point of the work.
Timestamps
00:00–01:06 – Welcome, road-warrior points for Lindsey & Lena; ATLVets 12-city expansion
01:06–02:01 – ATLVets update: 30,000-sq-ft Roswell Veterans Center of Excellence (co-working, accelerator, human performance)
02:01–05:35 – Who Lindsey is beyond the bio: purpose, the “dash,” widowhood, second chances, community focus
05:35–06:21 – Entrepreneurship thread: Savannah Hurricanes, community programs, national recognition; thoroughbred ownership as legacy
06:21–11:20 – Why the Army, early years, mentors who shaped a 31-year career, sitting the E-9 board and realizing the path fit
11:20–13:11 – Favorite assignment: Savannah (1989), Desert Shield/Storm
13:52–17:26 – Transition fear, the phone call that changed everything, veteran rotational program at Bank of America
18:08–22:18 – Veteran-ready vs. veteran-friendly: right-fit recruiting, five-year lookback, precision nets
22:18–25:07 – Veteran Onboarding Initiative (90-day buddy), ERG scale, safe-space learning
25:07–26:40 – Veteran Development Program: 5-month cohorts, senior-leader exposure, capstone, retention & mobility outcomes
27:25–29:14 – What keeps vets: visible path to progress & purpose; paid service time (TRWB, Team Rubicon)
29:14–30:27 – The big vision: careers for veterans and military spouses; portability matters
31:06–33:48 – Entrepreneurship as purpose; measurable community impact and recognition
33:48–34:47 – Reality check: ~20% of transitioning vets start businesses; the capital/network gap
36:42–38:11 – How BofA helps vet founders: CDFIs, Bunker Labs/IVMF, dedicated small-business bankers
39:11–44:10 – Hiring advice: dedicated veteran recruiters, translate MOS, hire for coachability, avoid credential inflation theater
47:22–49:09 – Becoming veteran-ready without alienating non-vets; why some vets don’t self-ID
48:28–49:09 – Life Event Services: one number when life hits
53:26–55:16 – Financial literacy gaps; Better Money Habits origin story for military families
59:56–1:04:23 – Purpose and the personal mission statement (Covey influence), living consistently across roles
1:05:21–1:10:26 – Why ATLVets exists: solving the “Now what?” after TAP; VetOPS, accelerator, and sustainable impact model
1:10:26–1:11:04 – Wrap, networking, and selfies (season tickets, anyone?)
Key Ideas
Veteran-ready = systems: precision hiring, 90-day buddies, ERG-powered belonging, visible mobility, Guard/Reserve support, Life Event Services.
Purpose retains: service opportunities on company time satisfy the mission drive.
Entrepreneurship needs scaffolding: CDFIs for capital readiness; incubators/accelerators for reps; pitch platforms for proof.
Translate, don’t transpose: MOS ≠ job title; hire for potential and humility.
Financial literacy is aftercare: VA loan realities, tax exemptions, and post-purchase education matter.
Pull Quotes
“I’m dealing with the dash right now.”
“Friendly is the welcome mat; ready is the furnished living room and a closed back door.”
“A designated veteran recruiter must see what’s not on the résumé—and have trust with hiring managers.”
“Give vets a path and a purpose; many will stay even if they don’t move—because they could.”
In this special ATLVets Speaker Series episode, retired Ranger Battalion NCO and Special Forces officer Chris Brewer shares his remarkable journey from the reactivation of the 1st Ranger Battalion in 1974 to a career in Special Forces, global security contracting, and authorship.
Chris reflects on:
- Crossing the Line: Why he made the controversial move from the NCO corps to becoming an officer, and how it opened the path to Special Forces.
- Lessons from Ranger School: Why the course is less about tactics and more about leadership under extreme stress—and how those lessons translate to civilian life.
- Transition Struggles: His honest admission of “how not to retire” from the military, including the pitfalls many veterans face.
- Post-Service Impact: How his expertise shaped counterterrorism strategies, red-team operations, and security across the globe—including assessments eerily prescient before 9/11.
- Storytelling & Legacy: Why he chose to capture the untold stories of Rangers and Green Berets in his books Old School Ranger and In the Shadows Between Wars.
Chris also offers powerful insights into leadership, team building, and the importance of cross-cultural communication in both military and civilian contexts.
📚 Books by Chris Brewer:
- Old School Ranger – A collection of stories and lessons from the reactivation of the 1st Ranger Battalion.
- In the Shadows Between Wars – Firsthand accounts of Special Forces missions and the realities of unconventional warfare.
- (Both available on Amazon & Barnes & Noble.)
🔑 Key Takeaway: Whether on the battlefield or in the boardroom, success comes from listening, understanding what motivates people, and pulling teams together toward a common goal.
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In this episode of the ATLVets Speaker Series, we sit down with Zack Miller, CEO of Patriot Growth Capital (PGC), to explore the intersection of veteran empowerment, private equity, and long-term legacy.
Zack shares his journey from the advertising and startup world to launching a private equity firm dedicated to supporting veterans and their families through entrepreneurship by acquisition. Together with ATLVets, PGC is reshaping how veterans transition into ownership, leadership, and wealth creation.
This episode dives into:
- The Barriers to Entrepreneurship – Fear, capital, mentorship, and “analysis paralysis” that hold veterans back—and how to overcome them.
- The Dream Work Exercise – Why defining vision, values, and family goals is the starting point for every veteran entrepreneur.
- Veteran Families as Operators – Expanding opportunities for spouses, siblings, and children to step into meaningful roles and ownership.
- Defense Tech Accelerator – The vision for a Veteran Center of Excellence in Atlanta, combining human performance, technology, and dual-use innovation.
- The Bigger Picture – PGC’s commitment to impacting 1 million veteran families over the next decade.
🔑 Key Takeaway: Veterans bring grit, leadership, and integrity to the table. With the right resources and ecosystem, they can move from “employee” to “owner” and create lasting generational impact.
👉 Learn more about Patriot Growth Capital and ATLVets at: [Insert Link]
Emilee Tucker: Beyond the Corporate GrindEmilee Tucker is more than her corporate credentials—she’s an advocate for authentic leadership who transitioned from an 18-year corporate career to become an executive coach. Driven by her curiosity and commitment to continuous improvement, Emilee pursued a master's in Organizational Effectiveness and Leadership, combining formal education with practical certifications like NLP and Reiki. Her journey underscores the value of leaning into life's uncertainties to discover genuine joy and success.
The ROI Formula: Reward, Omit, InviteEmilee introduced her unique ROI framework, breaking down how to find meaningful success through three simple yet profound principles:
- Reward Yourself: Emilee emphasizes celebrating small daily victories, suggesting practical actions like enjoying a quiet cup of coffee or taking a peaceful walk. Rewarding yourself reinforces positive habits, boosting confidence and momentum by rewiring your brain for success.
- Omit Negativity: Emilee highlighted how negativity consumes valuable energy and time. She shared that humans have approximately 60,000 thoughts per day, many repetitive and subconscious. By consciously reframing negative thoughts and practicing gratitude, individuals can reclaim significant mental and emotional resources, creating space for positivity and productivity.
- Invite Your Dreams: Perhaps the most poignant segment for veterans, Emilee encouraged attendees to rediscover and articulate their dreams beyond past identities. She underscored the importance of visualization, emotional connection, and the power of clearly defining what they want to achieve, inviting veterans to create new, meaningful goals after their military service.
Follow Emilee:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/emileetucker
https://www.instagram.com/iamemileetucker/
In this powerful and deeply personal episode of the ATLVets Tampa Speaker Series, host Zack Knight sits down with Kristen Rheinlander, Director of Partnerships at The Headstrong Project. Broadcasting from the Centre Club in Tampa, this live session captures a candid and compelling discussion around trauma-focused mental health care for veterans, the stigmas that prevent service members from seeking treatment, and how organizations like Headstrong are eliminating those barriers.
Kristen shares her journey as an Army brat turned nonprofit leader, her career path from USO and HireMilitary to leading corporate partnerships at Headstrong, and the incredible impact her team is making through trauma-informed therapy.
Listeners will walk away with a clearer understanding of:
- How Headstrong partners with major organizations like Wounded Warrior Project to deliver over 250,000 clinical sessions since 2012.
- Why military cultural competency is critical in mental health care.
- The importance of confidentiality and patient-directed engagement in building trust.
- A 98% retention rate after the first therapy session—and why that matters.
- How corporate partnerships, funding, and community collaboration are vital to expanding Headstrong's impact nationwide.
Whether you're a veteran, corporate leader, mental health professional, or simply someone who cares about the well-being of our military community, this episode is a must-listen.
Key Topics:
- Mental health stigma in the veteran community
- The problem with PTSD as a limiting diagnosis
- Headstrong's care model: trauma-focused, confidential, stigma-free
- Access to care in under 13 days vs. 30+ days at the VA
- Importance of wraparound services and referrals
- Corporate partnerships with Boeing, Northrop Grumman, and more
- Supporting veterans through transition with peer referrals and community connection
Featured Guest: Kristen Rheinlander, Director of Partnerships, The Headstrong Project
Host: Zack Knight, Founder & CEO of ATLVets
Call to Action: To learn more about Headstrong or connect someone with services, visit theheadstrongproject.org. To get involved with ATLVets, attend future speaker series events, or become a corporate partner, visit atlvets.org.
Special Thanks: To the Centre Club Tampa for hosting and to all the incredible veterans, corporate leaders, and nonprofit partners who joined us for this powerful conversation.
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In the latest episode of The Tactical Leader Podcast, host Zack Knight sits down with Marine veteran, motivational speaker, and entrepreneur T. Shane Johnson to discuss his extraordinary journey from military service to business success. T. Shane's story is one of resilience, survival, and a relentless commitment to helping others, particularly in the veteran community. From surviving an MS-13 gang attack to launching Big Guns Coffee, his path is both inspiring and deeply impactful.
The Marine Corps and the Entrepreneurial MindsetT. Shane shared his motivations for joining the Marine Corps, emphasizing the discipline, determination, and brotherhood that shaped his character. The mindset of a Marine—adapt and overcome—proved invaluable in his transition to entrepreneurship. Zack and T. Shane discussed how veterans possess a unique drive and resilience that make them natural leaders in the business world.
A Harrowing Near-Death ExperienceOne of the most gripping moments in the episode was T. Shane’s recounting of a brutal attack by MS-13. While riding his motorcycle, he was deliberately hit by a car, leaving him with severe injuries, including broken bones, internal organ damage, and punctured lungs. Despite flatlining multiple times, he fought his way back, determined to use his second chance at life to make a difference.
A New Mission: Helping Others Find PurposeAfter recovering, T. Shane faced another challenge—transitioning to civilian life. He initially found success in the mortgage industry, but when the 2008 financial crisis hit, he lost everything and found himself homeless. Rather than giving up, he rebuilt from the ground up, using his story to inspire others through books, public speaking, and initiatives like Hike Across America, where he ran 12,000 miles to raise awareness for homeless veterans and suicide prevention.
Redefining Homelessness: The Power of IdentityT. Shane spoke passionately about the need to rebrand homelessness and help those affected regain their sense of self-worth. He proposed an initiative where homeless individuals could write and publish books, sharing their stories as a way to reclaim their identity and generate income. Zack resonated with this idea, emphasizing how purpose and identity are critical for personal and professional growth.
Big Guns Coffee: A Business Born from Family and PurposeT. Shane’s journey took another turn when his 10-year-old daughter, Charlie, inspired him to start a business. Together, they launched Big Guns Coffee, a venture that not only supports veterans but also revolutionizes the coffee industry by being the first indoor hydroponic coffee farm in the U.S..
Big Guns Coffee isn’t just a business; it’s a movement—one focused on empowering people through high-quality coffee and a mission-driven brand. T. Shane and Charlie have worked tirelessly to scale their business, and now, they’re preparing for a major national launch.
Exciting News: Big Guns Coffee Goes National!🚀 May 2025 – Big Guns Coffee will be available in 427 Sprouts Farmers Market stores
🚀 July 2025 – Expanding to 300 Walmart stores in North & South Carolina
This incredible milestone is a testament to hard work, resilience, and family-driven entrepreneurship.
Final Thoughts: Leadership, Purpose, and ServiceThroughout the episode, T. Shane and Zack emphasized the importance of leadership, storytelling, and service. Whether in the military, in business, or in life, the ability to repurpose struggles into powerful narratives is what drives true impact.
As T. Shane said, “Why not be generous with your scars? Why not repurpose your struggles in the service of others?”
His journey from the battlefield to business is a reminder that success isn’t about avoiding hardship—it’s about using it to fuel a greater mission.
Episode Description:
In this special episode of The Tactical Leader Podcast, recorded live at the ATLVets Tampa Speaker Series, host Zack Knight sits down with retired Command Sergeant Major Andy Wilson—former Delta Force operator and the powerhouse founder of Quiet Professionals.
Andy shares his incredible journey from dropping out of high school in Maine, to climbing the ranks of the most elite military units in the world, to building a multi-million-dollar defense contracting company from the ground up.
This conversation is packed with insights on leadership, risk-taking, entrepreneurship, and the mindset required to transition successfully from the military to business. Andy gets real about the early struggles of starting multiple businesses, why reinvesting in systems and people has been the key to his success, and how he's navigated the world of government contracts, private equity, and rapid growth—all with a relentless focus on discipline and serving others.
🔥 Key Takeaways:
- How Andy’s military career shaped his entrepreneurial mindset
- Lessons learned from founding and exiting multiple businesses
- The power of reinvesting in people, systems, and scalability
- Why the term “self-made” doesn’t tell the full story
- How to manage risk, failure, and keep moving forward
- Transitioning from Special Operations to Special Operations in business
- The realities of private equity partnerships and scaling toward a billion-dollar valuation
Featured Guest:
Andy Wilson
- Retired Command Sergeant Major (Delta Force)
- Founder & CEO, Quiet Professionals
- Serial entrepreneur, investor, philanthropist
Host:
Zack Knight
Founder of ATLVets & The Tactical Leader Podcast
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Episode OverviewIn this episode of The Tactical Leader Podcast, Zack Knight sits down with Tommy Richardson, a Marine veteran and Navy SEAL, to dive into his incredible 26-year military career, his transition to civilian life, and how he’s now helping veterans find purpose and leadership beyond the uniform. From his journey through Marine Corps infantry to the elite Navy SEAL teams, to launching Divine Savagery, Tommy shares insights on faith, resilience, entrepreneurship, and the power of physical fitness as a tool for reintegration.
This episode is brought to you by ATL Vets, the premier organization for veteran workforce development and entrepreneurship.
Key Takeaways from This Episode1️⃣ Military Service & Transition to Navy SEALs 26 years in uniform: Tommy served in both the Marine Corps and Navy SEAL teams, experiencing combat at the height of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. * From Marine to SEAL: Initially aiming for Force Recon, Tommy instead found his calling in the SEAL teams, making the switch in 2007 with the help of fellow operators. * Passion for the field: His decision to stay in the fight, rather than being stuck behind a desk, led him to special operations*, where he thrived in a high-intensity environment.
2️⃣ The Mental & Spiritual Battle After Service Faith kept him going: Tommy credits his faith in God as his ultimate source of strength, guiding him through both war and transition. * Understanding the daily battle: He breaks down the constant war between spirit and flesh, helping veterans realize they’re still in the fight, but in a different way. * Helping veterans find purpose: Tommy believes veterans are wired for leadership and that transitioning means finding a new mission, not losing identity*.
3️⃣ Finding a New Tribe: Westside Barbell & Physical Fitness Healing through movement: After suffering injuries and surgeries, Tommy turned to powerlifting as a way to rebuild physically and mentally. * Westside Barbell connection: Through an invite-only process, Tommy joined the legendary Westside Barbell gym, finding a new brotherhood of strength that mirrored the team environment of the military. * Physical health as mental therapy: He emphasizes that fitness, discipline, and competition give veterans a way to regain structure and camaraderie*.
4️⃣ Building Divine Savagery: Veteran Leadership & WellnessTommy's company, Divine Savagery, is built around three pillars:
✅ Speaking & Leadership Training – Helping organizations and veterans develop elite-level leadership skills.
✅ Business Optimization & Consulting – Applying military discipline and structure to corporate success.
✅ Wellness & Tactical Training – Offering physical training, nutrition coaching, and tactical skill development for veterans and civilians.
🔹 Westside Barbell training programs
🔹 Fitness, nutrition, and recovery coaching
🔹 Special operations & tactical training for military and law enforcement
🔥 Notable Quotes from Tommy Richardson💬 “The flesh is always going to war with the spirit. The choice is yours—are you going to fight, or let it consume you?”
💬 “I don’t want to be remembered when I’m gone—I want to make an impact now.”
💬 “Veterans are wired for leadership. We just need to find what still scratches the itch.”
💬 “If you’re struggling, send up the bat signal. Your brothers will come.”
📢 Connect with Tommy Richardson🌐 Website: www.divinesavagery.com
📧 Email: Tommy@divinesavagery.com
📲 Instagram: @raise.your.horn
🔗 LinkedIn: Tommy Richardson
🚀 Ready to Level Up? Join the ATLVets Community!This episode is proudly supported by ATL Vets, a leader in veteran workforce development, professional networking, and entrepreneurship.
🔗 Learn More: www.atlvets.com
👥 Join the Conversation: What part of Tommy’s journey resonated with you? Drop a comment or share your thoughts on social media using #TacticalLeaderPodcast!
In this episode of The Tactical Leader podcast, host Zack Knight sits down with retired Green Beret, entrepreneur, and author Scott Mann for an impactful conversation about leadership, the challenges veterans face in transitioning to civilian life, and the transformative power of storytelling.
Key Topics Covered:
- Scott’s Early Life and Military Aspirations: Scott talks about meeting a Green Beret at the age of 14 and how that moment inspired his future in the military.
- The Challenges of Transitioning Out of Uniform: Scott opens up about the personal and professional struggles he faced when leaving the military and how he overcame these challenges.
- The Search for Purpose Beyond Service: Scott emphasizes the importance of finding meaning after service and the steps he took to rediscover his purpose in civilian life.
- Rooftop Leadership: Learn about Scott’s initiative, Rooftop Leadership, and his approach to leadership, which centers around managing energy—both your own and that of others.
- Veterans in Entrepreneurship: Scott shares why veterans are uniquely equipped for entrepreneurship and how he designed his life after military service.
- The Power of Storytelling: Scott dives into why storytelling is such an important tool for veterans and anyone looking to share their journey, heal from past struggles, and connect with others.
- Mental Health and Self-Care: Scott discusses the importance of self-care and maintaining mental well-being as a critical part of leadership and personal recovery.
Memorable Quotes:
- “Leadership is the management of energy—yours and those around you.”
- “You spend your whole life serving a purpose bigger than yourself. The challenge is finding that same level of meaning outside the uniform.”
- “Veterans have an entrepreneurial mindset because we’ve been thrown into situations where we had to adapt and thrive.”
Resources Mentioned:
- Scott Mann’s Website: Rooftop Leadership
- Scott’s Book: Nobody’s Coming to Save You (Available on Amazon)
Want to learn more from Scott Mann?
Check out his book Nobody’s Coming to Save You and visit Rooftop Leadership for more on his leadership programs, speaking engagements, and resources for veterans.
About The Tactical Leader Podcast:
The Tactical Leader is dedicated to helping leaders, especially veterans, develop the skills needed for success in their personal and professional lives. Hosted by Zack Knight, the podcast features conversations with experts in leadership, resilience, and overcoming adversity.
Episode Recap: ATL Vets Atlanta Speaker Series Featuring Heather McCarty
Key Points
- Heather McCarty, guest speaker from St. Louis, Missouri, is a veteran ally with a decade of experience in the veterans' space.
- McCarty previously worked at The Mission Continues, where she developed and oversaw programs, and taught at a military school in St. Louis.
- Her connection to the military comes from family members, including her husband, who is a Marine Corps veteran.
- Through her experiences, McCarty feels a sense of belonging in the veteran community and is passionate about bringing learning and programs to those who need them.
Women Veterans Leadership Program (WVLp)
- Origin and Evolution:
- Research at The Mission Continues revealed a disproportionate number of women veterans were drawn to the organization due to feeling welcomed and belonging.
- This led to the creation of a three-day summit in 2016, followed by yearly summits and the development of a 5-6 month cohort-based program.
- The program launched in March 2020 and transitioned to a virtual format due to the pandemic.
- In 2023, The Mission Continues narrowed its focus, leading to the transition of WVLp to Beneath the Service, an organization focused on identity-based leadership.
- Objectives:
- Empowerment: The program empowers women veterans by embracing their identity, boosting confidence, and changing their sense of purpose.
- Connection: It provides a network for women veterans to connect and support each other, expanding beyond the cohort.
- Skill Building: The program focuses on communication skills, recognizing the nuances that come with being a woman and a woman veteran.
- Action Planning: Participants develop a plan to apply their skills and confidence in their communities or workplaces.
- Target Audience:
- Women veterans ready to invest in themselves and lead from a place that feels authentic.
- The program is not for those seeking job placement or still figuring out basic needs.
- Eligibility is open to women veterans living in the United States.
- Future Success and Partnerships:
- Future success includes offering a Virginia Tech certificate to program graduates and expanding alumni opportunities.
- Partnerships with organizations like ATL Vets provide additional support and resources for women veterans.
Q&A
- Funding and Resources:
- The program relies on sponsorships, grants, and creative ways to capitalize on the value of the cohort.
- The goal is to keep the program free for women veterans.
- Alumni Program:
- Alumni ambassadors play a vital role in shaping the program and providing support to future cohorts.
- They contribute to content, lead conversations, and serve as mentors.
- Ideal Number of Participants:
- While the ideal scenario is to reach all women veterans, the program focuses on quality and impact.
- The current cohort is limited to ensure a successful transition under Beneath the Service.
Additional Information
- The application for Cohort 8 is open until January 31st.
- The program kicks off in May in D.C., transitions to virtual, and culminates in D.C. in September.
- Beneath the Service offers other leadership development programs and resources.
- Contact information and website details are provided for further engagement.
Episode Summary:
In this engaging episode of The Tactical Leader Podcast, host Zack Knight sits down with retired Lieutenant Colonel Scott Mann, a former Green Beret turned entrepreneur, storyteller, and author of Nobody’s Coming to Save You. Scott shares his journey from a bullied small-town kid to a decorated Special Forces officer and, ultimately, a successful civilian leader. Together, Zack and Scott delve into topics like the challenges of transitioning out of the military, the importance of finding purpose, and how veterans can channel their skills into entrepreneurship.
Scott also discusses the creation of Rooftop Leadership and Task Force Pineapple, highlighting their missions to empower individuals and advocate for others. With candor and wisdom, Scott underscores the power of storytelling as a leadership tool and the significance of managing energy—for yourself and those you lead.
Key Topics Covered:
- Scott’s Early Life and Military Aspirations: Meeting a Green Beret at 14 and how that encounter shaped his future.
- Transitioning Out of Uniform: The personal challenges Scott faced and how he navigated the dark periods.
- Finding Purpose: The human need for meaning and how Scott discovered new relevance post-service.
- Rooftop Leadership: Its foundation, mission, and why leadership is about managing energy—yours and others'.
- Entrepreneurship for Veterans: Why veterans are well-suited for entrepreneurial paths and how Scott created a life by design.
- Nobody’s Coming to Save You: Scott’s latest book and why storytelling is central to his work.
- Self-Care and Recovery: Insights on the importance of unplugging, recharging, and maintaining mental health.
Memorable Quotes:
- “Leadership is the management of energy—yours and those around you.”
- “You spend your whole life serving a purpose bigger than yourself. The challenge is finding that same level of meaning outside the uniform.”
- “Veterans have an entrepreneurial mindset because we’ve been thrown into situations where we had to adapt and thrive.”
Resources Mentioned:
- Scott Mann’s Website: Rooftop Leadership
- Scott’s Book: Nobody’s Coming to Save You (Available on Amazon)
- The Hero’s Journey: Advocacy and storytelling for veterans.
Connect with Scott Mann:
LinkedIn: Rooftop Leadership
Facebook: @ScottMann
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Key Discussion Points:
- Self-Marketing and Storytelling:
- Why it Matters: Self-marketing is crucial for career advancement and entrepreneurship, but many veterans struggle with it due to a focus on teamwork and humility during their service.
- Overcoming the Challenges: Public speaking and self-promotion can be learned and improved with practice.
- The Power of Storytelling: Effectively communicating your story and accomplishments is key to standing out in the civilian world.
- Finding Purpose and Passion After the Military:
- The Transition Challenge: Many veterans struggle to find their purpose and passion after leaving the structured military environment.
- Discovering Your Strengths: Self-reflection and identifying your skills and interests are crucial for finding fulfilling work.
- Creating Your Own Future: Don't be afraid to take risks and pursue your dreams; entrepreneurship can be a viable path for veterans.
- The Naked Truth About Hiring:
- Diligence Over Desperation: Take the time to find the right candidate who not only has the skills but also fits the company culture.
- The Importance of Reference Checks: Don't skip this crucial step in the hiring process; it can reveal valuable information about a candidate's work ethic and personality.
- Cultural Fit: A candidate's ability to mesh with the company culture is just as important as their skills and experience.
- Collaboration and Community:
- The Power of Networking: Building relationships and collaborating with others can open doors to new opportunities and support.
- Collaboration as Currency: Helping others and building a strong community can lead to mutual success.
- Bridging the Gap Between Veterans and Civilians:
- Common Ground: Veterans and civilians share many of the same struggles and aspirations.
- Breaking Down Stereotypes: It's important to challenge misconceptions about veterans and recognize their diverse skills and experiences.
- Mutual Support: Both veterans and civilians can benefit from supporting and learning from each other.
- Resources for Veterans:
- CreateYourFuture Website: Offers free resources, including a book download on interviewing and a course on hiring.
- Additional Support: Connect with David Lee Jensen and Zack Knight on social media for ongoing guidance and support.
Key Takeaways:
- Effective self-marketing and storytelling are essential for career success.
- Finding your purpose and passion after the military requires self-reflection and exploration.
- Collaboration and community are crucial for personal and professional growth.
- Veterans and civilians can benefit from mutual support and understanding.
- There are valuable resources available to help veterans transition to civilian life and achieve their goals.
Call to Action:
- Visit createveterans.com for free resources and support.
- Connect with David Lee Jensen and Zack Knight on social media.
- Share this episode with veterans and entrepreneurs who could benefit from the discussion.
- Support ATL Vets and their mission to empower veterans.
Links and Social Media
- https://www.davidleejensen.com/
- https://www.instagram.com/davidleejensen/
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidleejensen/
- https://www.hiringacademy.com/
In this episode of The Tactical Leader Podcast, host Zack Knight sits down with Garret Biss, a retired Marine Corps pilot, addiction recovery coach, and motivational speaker. Together, they delve into the challenges veterans face when transitioning from military to civilian life and the strategies to find joy, purpose, and fulfillment beyond the uniform.
What You’ll Learn in This EpisodeGarret’s Journey from Marine to Motivational Leader
- How his service as a C-130 Hercules pilot shaped his worldview.
- The personal challenges he faced transitioning out of the military.
- His life-changing perspective after surviving a near-fatal accident as a child.
The Challenge of Transition
- Why many veterans experience anxiety, depression, and a sense of displacement
- Garrett’s personal struggles and how he turned to service and charity to heal.
The Three Fundamental Needs for Emotional Well-Being
- Connection: Building relationships with oneself and others
- Authenticity: Living true to your values without fear of judgment.
- Meaning: Finding purpose in work and personal pursuits.
The Power of Storytelling and Vulnerability
- How sharing experiences can help veterans reclaim their narratives.
- Zack and Garret’s personal reflections on the cathartic power of storytelling.
Actionable Insights for Veterans and Civilians
- Lean into passions that bring joy and fulfillment.
- Build strong, supportive communities.
- Seek out meaning and purpose in all areas of life.
Memorable Quotes “Service doesn’t end when we leave the military. In many ways, it’s just beginning.” – Garret Biss * “It’s okay not to be okay, but it’s not okay to stay silent.” – Garret Biss * “Garret’s story shows us how to turn our experiences—good and bad—into opportunities to lead and inspire.”* – Zack Knight
About The Tactical Leader PodcastThe Tactical Leader Podcast, hosted by Zack Knight, shares transformational stories and actionable insights from leaders who tackle life’s toughest challenges. From veterans to entrepreneurs, each episode is designed to inspire you to lead with purpose, resilience, and authenticity.
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Guest: Tessa Arnold, Co-founder of Snapback Energy
Episode Summary:
In this episode of The Tactical Leader Podcast, host Zack Knight dives into an inspiring conversation with Tessa Arnold, the co-founder of Snapback Energy. Tessa shares the journey of creating Snapback Energy as a lasting legacy with her late husband, Army combat veteran Michael Arnold, and how they designed their company to provide veterans with clean, effective energy products. This episode is a powerful exploration of resilience, finding purpose, and navigating unexpected shifts in life and business.
Episode Highlights:
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Mindset of Resilience: Tessa explains the importance of keeping a “kid at heart” mindset and how this playful approach to life has helped her remain adaptive and resilient, especially through challenging times.
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Career Adaptability: From corporate roles to entrepreneurship, Tessa reveals her journey of pivoting careers and embracing change, and how these experiences prepared her for the unexpected.
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Snapback Energy’s Mission: Learn how Tessa and her late husband envisioned Snapback Energy as a purpose-driven business for veterans and active-duty military personnel, focusing on providing a clean, effective, and sustainable energy solution.
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Honoring a Legacy: Tessa discusses building Snapback Energy as a tribute to her husband’s legacy and their mutual commitment to creating something lasting for the veteran community.
Tune In To Learn:
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The challenges and triumphs Tessa faced in growing Snapback Energy.
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The mindset shifts necessary for transitioning from corporate roles to entrepreneurship.
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The impact of building a purpose-driven business and honoring a loved one’s legacy.
Whether you’re a veteran, entrepreneur, or anyone seeking inspiration on overcoming life’s hurdles, Tessa’s story is sure to resonate. Don’t miss this episode of The Tactical Leader Podcast!
Listen now on your favorite podcast platform and follow @TacticalLeaderPodcast for more inspiring stories of leadership and resilience.
Connect with Tessa Arnold
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In a compelling episode of The Tactical Leader Podcast, host Zack Knight sits down with Jeff Barnes, CEO of Angel Investors Network, to delve into the intricacies of leadership, entrepreneurship, and the ever-challenging world of raising capital. Both military veterans, Zack and Jeff weave personal stories of resilience and lessons learned through hardship into the broader themes of navigating life after the military, building businesses, and helping others unlock financial autonomy.
Overcoming Early Challenges: A Foundation for Grit
Jeff’s entrepreneurial journey is rooted in adversity. He recalls a tumultuous childhood, where his family fell into homelessness after a failed business partnership. They lived in an old RV, bouncing between California and Colorado, barely scraping by. This early experience, though harrowing, instilled in Jeff an unshakable sense of grit and determination, qualities that would shape his future entrepreneurial success.
Rather than becoming risk-averse from these hardships, Jeff embraced the spirit of entrepreneurship. Watching his father toil as a small business owner taught him valuable lessons in hard work, even if scaling the business remained out of reach for his father. “My dad worked in fancy restaurants and mansions in Aspen doing hardwood floors, but he never grew the business,” Jeff reflects, noting that while his father’s work ethic was inspiring, it also showed him what not to do in business.
From Military to Entrepreneurial Success
Transitioning from military life to the civilian world wasn’t easy for Jeff, a challenge many veterans face. “When you’re in the military, you feel like you’re making an impact. Once you're out, it’s hard to replicate that,” Zack Knight adds. Jeff’s early attempts at finding a foothold after the military included ventures in financial planning, real estate, and corporate leadership. Despite his success in various sectors, Jeff struggled with the rigid structures and authority-driven culture of corporate life.
This disdain for authority pushed Jeff and his wife to build a chiropractic and functional medicine practice. With determination and smart marketing strategies, they grew it into a seven-figure business within months. “Within 90 days, we had a full schedule. That’s when I realized I had the tools to succeed on my own,” Jeff shares. The experience taught him not just how to run a business but how to scale it effectively—a critical skill he now helps other entrepreneurs master.
Angel Investors Network: Creating a Legacy Through Capital
As the CEO of Angel Investors Network, Jeff now helps entrepreneurs raise capital and scale their businesses. His early experiences with financial instability drive his mission to democratize access to capital. “I’ve tried so many things in my life. Now, with Angel Investors Network, I’m helping others find that same freedom,” Jeff explains. Through his organization, he works to build platforms where companies can raise capital and grow, creating what he calls “Torrential Downpour Economics”—the idea that successful companies spawn entire ecosystems of opportunity and job creation.
Zack, reflecting on Jeff's work, recalls attending one of his Nashville events, a space where entrepreneurs can connect with potential investors. With future events planned in Las Vegas and Tampa, the goal is to keep expanding the network and help more business owners secure the funding they need to scale.
Key Lessons for Entrepreneurs: Grit, Clarity, and Leadership
Throughout their conversation, Zack and Jeff emphasize three critical elements for entrepreneurial success:
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Grit is Essential: Jeff’s rise from homelessness to CEO highlights the importance of resilience in overcoming challenges.
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Clarity of Vision: Jeff advises entrepreneurs to be crystal clear about their business vision and capital-raising goals. Investors won’t engage if they don’t understand your mission.
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Leadership Through Action: Both Zack and Jeff stress that leadership isn’t just a title; it’s a role earned through experience and results. In both the military and corporate worlds, Jeff led by doing the work and leading by example.
Jeff also offers three tactical steps to secure capital:
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Clarity: Clearly define your business goals and capital requirements.
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Presentation: Hone your pitch and refine your presentation for potential investors.
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Practice: Constantly practice your pitch, seeking feedback and refining your messaging until you’re ready for investors.
These takeaways are not just theoretical—they are actionable insights that Jeff has used to scale multiple businesses and now teaches others to do the same.
Building a Legacy of Autonomy
One of the most powerful takeaways from the episode is Jeff’s commitment to building a legacy of financial freedom and autonomy. Having lived through the consequences of financial instability, Jeff now seeks to provide others with the tools they need to succeed. Whether it’s through Angel Investors Network or his broader entrepreneurial ecosystem, his goal is to democratize capital and empower more people to create wealth on their own terms.
For veterans, entrepreneurs, or anyone seeking to build a lasting impact, Zack and Jeff’s conversation serves as both an inspiration and a practical guide for navigating the road to success. Their discussion offers a blueprint for overcoming personal and professional obstacles, using leadership and resilience as the foundation for entrepreneurial growth.
Take Action: If you're a veteran or an entrepreneur looking for capital or mentorship, check out the Angel Investors Network (https://angelinvestorsnetwork.com) for upcoming events and resources. You can also visit ATLVets.org (https://www.atlvets.org) for veteran-focused professional development opportunities. Tune into The Tactical Leader Podcast for more insights from leaders like Jeff Barnes who are shaping the future of entrepreneurship and leadership.
On the latest episode of The Tactical Leader Podcast, Jack Carr, former Navy SEAL, best-selling author, and host of the Danger Close podcast, shared his incredible journey from military service to becoming a top-tier author in the world of thrillers. Carr’s reflections highlight the value of building upon a foundation established by previous generations of authors while adapting to today’s constantly evolving media landscape.
Jack Carr is a former Navy SEAL who served for 20 years, transitioning from military operations to becoming a successful author and podcast host. His military experience, particularly in tactical operations and leadership, deeply informs his writing, lending authenticity to his thrillers. Carr’s time in the Navy SEALs laid the foundation for his post-service career, where he draws on his battlefield experiences to create compelling, action-packed stories. His journey from elite military service to top-tier author showcases his adaptability and commitment to excellence across different fields.
Building on the Legacy of Great Authors
Carr emphasized how crucial it has been for him to recognize and build upon the literary foundations laid by iconic thriller authors. "I’m not just regurgitating things—I’m building off the foundation that’s been built by all these other authors," he explained. He cited classic stories like The Most Dangerous Game and Rogue Male as significant inspirations, but it didn’t stop there. Carr outlined a timeline of influences, including legendary figures like Ian Fleming, John le Carré, Robert Ludlum, Tom Clancy, David Morrell, and Nelson DeMille.
Carr acknowledges that the works of these authors have allowed him to forge his own path. "These guys gave me this foundation by writing such amazing books, and I build on that," he said, adding that he’s taken lessons from the past and applied them to modern-day storytelling in a way that honors those who came before him.
The Importance of Adapting to the Battlefield of Media
One of Carr’s unique insights in the podcast was how the modern publishing environment requires authors to adapt to new challenges, much like a battlefield. "You couldn’t have done what I’m doing now back in 1985," he said, reflecting on how digital platforms, podcasts, and social media have revolutionized the way creators can engage with their audience.
In Carr’s early career, traditional book tours and limited media appearances were the main avenues for engaging with readers. Today, authors like Carr have an abundance of ways to connect with fans, express gratitude, and contribute value, whether through social media interactions or hosting podcasts. “You might just want to write the book, and that’s wonderful. But for me, I need to build a readership,” Carr shared, explaining his motivation to create content beyond just writing novels.
This approach is more than just business—it’s personal. Carr, who has a middle child with severe special needs, shared that the financial responsibility of caring for his family drives his efforts to engage with his audience consistently. "For me, thanking people, being authentic, and adapting to this new environment is just as important as writing the books."
From Page to Screen
A particularly exciting moment of the conversation came when Carr recounted the story of how his book The Terminal List was adapted into a major television series. As he was writing the book, Carr imagined Chris Pratt playing the lead role, even though Pratt was then known primarily for comedic work on Parks and Recreation. After Pratt’s transformation in Zero Dark Thirty, Carr saw him as the perfect actor to embody the main character.
It turns out that Carr’s intuition was spot on. Through a fortunate series of connections—thanks to a friend, Jared Shaw—Pratt ended up reading the book and called Carr in 2018 to option the story. Pratt would not only star in the series but also serve as a producer. Additionally, famed director Antoine Fuqua, known for films like Training Day and Shooter, became part of the project after another friend of Carr’s handed Fuqua a copy of the book.
Reflecting on this journey, Carr emphasized how taking the time to help someone, even in small ways, can lead to unexpected opportunities. "Never miss an opportunity to make someone’s day," he advised, sharing how he had once helped Shaw transition out of the military, which ultimately paved the way for their collaboration.
Navigating the Complexities of Social Media
While the digital era has opened new doors, Carr also highlighted some of its downsides. As an introvert by nature, he acknowledged the challenges of maintaining a social media presence, especially when faced with negative feedback. “People are unkind, generally,” he said, noting how even though 98% of his followers are supportive, it’s the negative voices that tend to stand out.
Carr’s solution is simple but profound: focus on the positive. "If you don’t like something, you don’t have to say anything about it. But if you like something, you can make somebody’s day by just saying that."
A Legacy of Authenticity
In wrapping up the conversation, Carr was asked about the legacy he wants to leave. He admitted that he doesn’t often think about it in those terms, but his actions speak for themselves. Carr’s career, from Navy SEAL to author and podcast host, is a testament to his dedication to building on the foundations laid by others, adapting to new environments, and consistently putting in the hard work to craft stories that resonate with his audience.
Through his writing, his podcast, and his interactions with fans, Jack Carr is leaving behind more than just best-selling novels—he’s building a legacy of authenticity, gratitude, and resilience.
You can follow Jack Carr’s journey through his website and social media platforms. His latest non-fiction work, Targeted, releases on September 24th, 2024.*
In a recent episode of the Tactical Leader Podcast, Zack Knight had an engaging conversation with Jodi Burns, discussing the impact local organizations and veterans’ families have in creating strong communities. One of the key points was how smaller, less known initiatives can drive powerful change, even if their contributions are often underappreciated. This episode highlighted the importance of collaboration and partnerships in supporting veterans and their families.
Veterans and Their Families: The Unsung Heroes
One of the standout moments of the conversation was Jodi's recognition of the pivotal role families play in the lives of service members, particularly Special Operations Forces. As the wife of a Navy SEAL, she shared her perspective on the struggles families face, often handling the emotional and logistical burdens of long deployments. These families wear many hats and form the backbone of support for service members, yet their contributions are often overlooked.
Jodi and Zack both emphasized the importance of organizations that focus not just on the service members but also on their families. These organizations aim to alleviate the stress that comes with military life by creating supportive communities where families can lean on each other. This effort is crucial in ensuring the well-being of both the service members and those who hold the home front together.
Mental Health Support: Breaking the Stigma
A significant part of the discussion revolved around mental health and the importance of accessible, confidential support for veterans. Jodi shared her passion for a program called Beyond the Battlefield, which offers anonymous therapy sessions to service members dealing with trauma. This approach allows veterans to seek help without the fear of career repercussions, addressing the stigma that often surrounds mental health in the military.
Zack and Jodi talked about how mental health resources are essential but can be difficult to navigate within the traditional military structure. The anonymous aspect of this program provides a lifeline for veterans, encouraging them to take that first step toward healing.
Tailored Programs for Unique Needs
Throughout the conversation, the focus remained on the idea that every veteran's needs are different. Jodi mentioned how their programs are designed with flexibility in mind, giving veterans the chance to choose how they seek support. Whether it's through small group therapy sessions or one-on-one counseling, the goal is to provide options that best suit the individual.
The Beyond the Battlefield program’s success lies in its ability to offer not just therapy but a sense of camaraderie. Veterans often find comfort in opening up to those who have walked in their shoes, creating a space where they can feel understood and supported.
The Road Ahead
rapped up, both Zack and Jodi reflected on the importance of continuing to raise awareness about these issues. The need for mental health resources and family support is ongoing, and organizations like Special Forces Charitable Trust are stepping up to meet the demand. By forging partnerships with local and national organizations, they hope to expand their reach and help even more veterans and their families.
This episode of the The Tactical Leader Podcast serves as a reminder of the strength that comes from community. Veterans and their families are not just survivors of war; they are resilient, powerful members of society who deserve recognition and support.
If you'd like to learn more about the programs discussed or get involved, check out the Special Forces Charitable Trust and consider supporting initiatives that make a difference in the lives of those who have served.
What services does the U.S. government outsource, and how can your business - veteran-owned or not - capitalize on these often-overlooked opportunities?
In this conversation, your host Zack Knight, invites William Brown, a former JAG officer turned business attorney, to share the often-overlooked world of government contracting. From heart-wrenching stories of international cooperation to practical advice for small business owners, this conversation spans a wide range of topics relevant to both veterans and civilians. Listeners will gain valuable insights into the legal aspects of running a business, the untapped potential of government contracts, and the power of collaboration between veteran and civilian-owned enterprises.
[00:00 - 05:25] From Battlefield to Boardroom: A JAG Officer's Journey
- William Brown's transition from 21-year military service to civilian law
- The importance of family legacy in military service
- How JAG officers impact military operations beyond legal matters
[05:26 - 13:23] A Tale of Two Worlds: Saving Lives and Changing Laws
- The story of saving an Afghan girl through international cooperation
- How legal expertise can be used to navigate complex international situations
- The power of quick decision-making in life-or-death scenarios
[13:24 - 22:16] Unlocking the Government Contracting Goldmine
- The basics of government contracting for veteran-owned businesses
- How civilian businesses can partner with veteran-owned companies
- The surprising range of services and products the government outsources
[22:17 - 35:44] The Hidden Opportunities in Local Government Contracting
- Exploring contracts at county and municipal levels
- How small businesses can tap into overlooked contract opportunities
- Real-world success stories of businesses thriving through government contracts
[35:45 - 44:28] Building Bridges: Veteran and Civilian Business Collaboration
- How veteran and civilian businesses can work together for mutual benefit
- The unique value proposition of veteran-owned businesses
- Strategies for networking and finding complementary business partners
Key Quotes:
"The government doesn't manufacture anything. They buy everything and they buy services." - William Brown
"Everything we're doing in the community is to bring in veterans and veteran supporters to everything we're doing." - Zack Knight
The Tactical Leader is powered by Advancing the Line for Veterans, a 501c3 supporting veteran professional development. If you or someone you know is passionate about supporting the veteran community, please head over to ATLVets.org/22aday and take action to support our veterans.
How can military veterans successfully transition their leadership skills and experiences into thriving corporate careers?
In this speaker series conversation, host Zack Knight talks with Gabe Soltero, a former Navy pilot turned program manager for military hiring at Home Depot. Gabe shares his journey from a 25-year military career to the corporate world, offering valuable insights on the challenges and opportunities facing veterans in transition. The conversation delves into the importance of adapting communication styles, leveraging transferable skills, and the role of support networks in successful career transitions. Gabe also highlights Home Depot's commitment to veteran hiring and retention, shedding light on innovative programs and policies that support military families.
[00:00 - 05:44] From Navy Wings to Corporate Ladders: A Pilot's Journey
- Gabe Soltero's 25-year Navy career and passion for flying
- The compelling recruitment pitch that led him to choose the Navy
- Transition from ROTC to flight training and living the dream
[05:45 - 14:32] Charting the Course: Career Path in Naval Aviation
- The rigid yet diverse career progression in the Navy
- Balancing technical skills with leadership responsibilities
- The importance of people and leadership in military retention
[14:33 - 20:58] Landing in Atlanta: Navigating the Civilian World
- The challenges of transitioning from military to civilian life at 47
- Exploring opportunities in Atlanta's corporate landscape
- Learning to translate military experiences for civilian audiences
[20:59 - 24:35] Home Depot's Veteran-Friendly Initiatives: More Than Just Hiring
- Gabe's journey to finding his place at Home Depot
- The company's impressive veteran hiring statistics and retention strategies
- Home Depot's approach to fostering career growth for veterans
[24:36 - 28:55] Mastering the Art of the Humble Brag: Veteran's Guide to Self-Promotion
- The importance of smiling and approachability in job searches
- Learning to speak in terms of "I" instead of "We"
- Tailoring military experiences to civilian job requirements
[28:56 - 39:46] The Backbone of Service: Family Support in Military Transitions
- The crucial role of spousal and family support during career transitions
- Involving family members in decision-making processes
- Balancing military service with family unity
Key quotes:
"When you transition, you need to start talking about the I. And veterans struggle with that." - Gabe Soltero
"Master the art of the humble brag.” Gabe Soltero
The Tactical Leader is powered by Advancing the Line for Veterans, a 501c3 supporting veteran professional development. If you or someone you know is passionate about supporting the veteran community, please head over to ATLVets.org/22aday and take action to support our veterans.
How can a national organization like Tunnel to Towers effectively collaborate with local communities to combat veteran homelessness and provide sustainable support?
Zack Knight sits down with Lynda Cox, the VP for Development and Government Affairs at the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, they discuss the organization's mission to eradicate veteran homelessness and provide comprehensive support through their national case management network. Lynda shares the foundation's humble beginnings, inspired by the heroic actions of firefighter Stephen Siller on 9/11, and how it has grown to help veterans and first responders nationwide. She emphasizes the importance of collaborating with local service providers and understanding the unique needs of each community to address the root causes of homelessness effectively. Throughout the conversation, Zack and Lynda highlight the role of organizations like Tunnel to Towers and Advancing in Line in providing holistic support, from housing to workforce development and entrepreneurship opportunities.
[00:00 - 07:06] Advancing in Line's Mission and Growth
- Update on Advancing in Line's recent initiatives, including the VetOps program for professional development
- Advancing in Line celebrates its one-year anniversary as an official 501(c)(3) organization
- Tunnel to Towers Introduction
[07:07 - 13:26] The Beginnings of Tunnel to Towers
- Tunnel to Towers was founded in memory of firefighter Stephen Siller, who lost his life on 9/11
- The foundation initially focused on supporting widows and orphans created that day
- Tunnel to Towers expanded its mission to help injured veterans and first responders
[13:27 - 20:10] Eradicating Veteran Homelessness: A Bold Mission
- Tunnel to Towers declared its mission to eradicate veteran homelessness
- The foundation has helped over 4,000 veterans and their families come off the streets in the last two years
- Lynda emphasizes the importance of public-private partnerships and collaborating with local communities
[20:11 - 31:12] The Power of the National Case Management Network
- Tunnel to Towers' national case management network
- The network consists of over a thousand service providers nationwide, addressing veterans' specific needs
- Lynda highlights the importance of not just providing housing, but also addressing the root causes of homelessness
[31:13 - 37:22] Translating Military Experience to Civilian Success
- Veterans often struggle to translate their military experience to the civilian world
- Zack and Lynda discuss the challenges of transitioning from the military to civilian life
- Tunnel to Towers aims to provide holistic support, including workforce development and self-actualization
Key Quotes:
"The very least we can do is make sure that you have dignity and security for the rest of your life." - Lynda Cox
"There's so much opportunity in this room to take action, to take the next step, to advance the line" - Zack Knight
The Tactical Leader is powered by Advancing the Line for Veterans, a 501c3 supporting veteran professional development. If you or someone you know is passionate about supporting the veteran community, please head over to ATLVets.org/22aday and take action to support our veterans.
How can faith and resilience help transform personal tragedies into opportunities for growth and service to others?
In this Tactical Friday, host Zack Knight welcomes back Lindsey Graham, known as the Patriot Barbie, to discuss overcoming adversity and finding purpose through faith. Lindsey shares her journey of resilience, detailing how she navigated through dark times and rediscovered her identity. The conversation delves into the importance of prayer, understanding life's challenges as part of a greater plan, and using past experiences to serve others. Zack and Lindsey explore themes of trust in God, the value of relationships, and the power of conviction in one's beliefs. They also discuss the importance of aligning with like-minded individuals and using one's talents and experiences for a greater purpose.
[00:00 - 05:44] The Power of Faith in Adversity
- Prayer is crucial when facing tragedy or trauma.
- Trusting in a higher purpose can provide comfort and direction.
- Shifting from asking "why me?" to "show me why" can be transformative.
[05:45 - 09:07] Finding Meaning in Life's Challenges
- Every experience, good or bad, can serve a greater purpose.
- Writing down life experiences can reveal patterns and lessons.
- Personal struggles can become powerful tools for helping others.
[09:08 - 11:16] The Ripple Effect of Our Actions
- Our experiences prepare us for future challenges and opportunities.
- Seemingly negative events can lead to positive outcomes for others.
- Embracing one's story can inspire and help those facing similar struggles.
[11:17 - 12:09] Building Relationships and Standing Firm in Beliefs
- Forming relationships with like-minded individuals is crucial for success.
- Conviction in one's beliefs can be challenging but rewarding.
- Aligning with those who share your values is important in business and life.
[12:10 - 16:05] Serving a Greater Purpose
- Using talents and resources to serve others creates meaningful impact.
- Personal struggles can become the foundation for helping others.
- True fulfillment comes from serving a purpose beyond oneself.
Key Quote:
"Everything in your life has played a purpose.” - Lindsey Graham
Connect with The Patriot Barbie:
Website: https://patriotbarbie.com/
Instagram: @the.patriot.barbie
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What does it take to stand firm in your convictions when facing overwhelming opposition and personal loss?
In episode 449, host Zack Knight sits down with Lindsey Graham, known as the Patriot Barbie, to discuss her remarkable journey from a successful salon owner to a prominent conservative voice. Lindsey shares her experience of defying COVID-19 lockdowns, facing intense backlash, and ultimately reinventing herself. Her story is one of resilience, faith, and seizing unexpected opportunities in the face of adversity.
[00:00 - 13:35] From Salon Chair to Political Battleground
- Lindsey's background as a non-political person
- How COVID-19 lockdowns threatened her livelihood and years of hard work
- The unexpected political spotlight that came from standing up for her business
[13:36 - 18:59] Defying the Mob: Lindsey's Stand Against Threats and Backlash
- Violent threats and community backlash faced for keeping her salon open
- Organizing protection for her business and others in Salem
- The personal and professional cost of her defiance
[19:00 - 26:14] Losing Everything but Gaining Purpose
- Lindsey's loss of business, home, and identity as a successful entrepreneur
- Finding strength in faith during the darkest moments
- Viewing losses as part of a greater plan for her life
[26:15 - 30:14] Embracing a New Path and Purpose
- How faith helped Lindsey see opportunity in her challenges
- The process of exploring new career paths
- Unexpected political connections opening doors to new opportunities
[30:15 - 33:39] Crafting a Legacy: Authenticity and Bold Voice in Action
- Lindsey's current multiple businesses and public speaking career
- Her aim to leave a legacy of authenticity and using her voice for truth
- Encouraging others to seize opportunities without knowing the end result
Key Quotes:
"You can seize the moment and seize the opportunity without knowing why." - Lindsey Graham
Connect with The Patriot Barbie:
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How can incorporating voluntary adversity into your life help you build resilience and overcome challenges when real adversity strikes?
In this Tactical Friday, we continue sharing tactics with Kristofor Healy for self-mastery and leadership. Kristofor shares his insights on the importance of embracing adversity, maintaining consistency, and viewing life's challenges as opportunities for growth. He emphasizes the need to create voluntary hardships to build resilience and prepare for the inevitable obstacles that life throws our way. Throughout the conversation, Kristofor shares his 3 most important tactics to encounter adversity and build a strong mindset.
[00:00 - 05:08] Applying Tactical Strategies for Self-Mastery
- The importance of having both a strategy and tactics to achieve goals
- Include voluntary adversity in your life to build resilience
- Maintain good habits, like making your bed, to set yourself up for success
[05:09 - 08:39] The Power of Consistency Over Time
- Consistency is key to achieving success
- Cultivate the value of patience, effort, and perseverance
- Focus on effort rather than success and keep your eyes on the long-term goal
[08:40 - 11:12] Life is Fire: Turning Adversity into Strength
- Why life is suffering and how can deal with it
- Challenges can either burn you down or bring brightness to those around you
- Control your attitude, efforts, actions, and reactions to turn adversity into strength
Key quotes:
"Consistency over time leads to success." - Kristofor Healy
"You have a right to control your attitude, your efforts, your actions, your reactions." - Kristofor Healy
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Podcast: The Stoic Responder
Website: https://www.kristoforhealey.com/
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How does Shepherd Center support veteran care, break down barriers, and encourage veterans to seek treatment?
In episode 448, host Zack Knight sits down with Jackie Breitenstein, the head of the SHARE Military Initiative at Shepherd Center in Atlanta. Jackie shares how Sheperd Center is working with veterans suffering from brain injuries and other hidden wounds of war. She shares the unique challenges veterans face when seeking care and how Shepherd Center and the SHARE program are working to break down those barriers. Jackie also highlights the importance of involving family members in the healing process and the long-term support SHARE provides to ensure veterans can successfully transition back to their communities.
[00:00 - 06:01] From Boxing Ring to Brain Injury Rehab: Jackie's Journey
- Jackie's past as a professional boxer with an 8-2 record and six knockouts
- How her boxing experience led her to work with brain injury patients at Shepherd Center
- Shepherd Center's world-renowned reputation in treating brain and spinal cord injuries
[06:02 - 12:25] SHARE Military Initiative: Comprehensive Care for Veterans
- SHARE program treats post-9/11 veterans and first responders
- Care provided at no out-of-pocket expense, including travel, housing, and specialist teams
- Zack's personal connection to Shepherd Center through his own experiences
[12:26 - 30:52] Breaking Barriers: Reaching to Veterans
- Challenges of marketing to veterans who don't want to be labeled as "damaged goods"
- SHARE's reliance on word-of-mouth referrals and building trust with veterans
- Importance of finding a new mission and purpose for veterans as they heal and transition
[30:53- 39:29] Link Between Brain Injuries and Veteran Suicide
- Statistics reveal the prevalence of brain injuries among veterans and increased suicide risk
- Addressing root causes of veteran suicide, including misdiagnosed and undertreated brain injuries
- Misconceptions surrounding ongoing conflicts and lack of public awareness about veteran challenges
[39:30 - 45:10] Healing Families, Restoring Connections: SHARE's Holistic Approach
- Involving family members in treatment, educating them on supporting their veteran loved one
- Powerful story of a veteran reconnecting with his daughters during treatment
- Importance of respite care for veteran caregivers supporting loved ones for years
Key Quotes:
"If all we do is talk to the veteran and we don't include their circle of support, we're not setting that veteran up or that family up for success." - Jackie Breitenstein
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How can stoicism and learning from adversity help first responders and law enforcement officers build resilience in their personal and professional lives?
In episode 446, host Zack Knight interviews Kristofor Healey, a former DHS special agent, speaker, author, and podcast host. Kristofor shares his journey from aspiring archaeologist to federal law enforcement officer in the wake of 9/11, and how his experiences on the Southwest border and in investigating large-scale fraud cases shaped his perspective on resilience and stoicism. In this conversation, Kristofor also shares his passion for teaching and mentoring others, as well as his new book, "In Valor: 365 Stoic Meditations for First Responders," which aims to provide a practical guide for law enforcement officers to develop a resilient mindset.
[00:00 - 08:26] The Journey to Law Enforcement
- Introduction to Kristofor Healey
- Kristofor's post-9/11 desire to serve drove his career change
- Worked on complex federal investigations for 15 years
- Southwest border experiences shaped his views on resilience and stoicism
[08:27 - 14:35] Life on the Southwest Border
- Worked during Gulf cartel chaos and civil war
- Investigated corrupt law enforcement officers
- High-stakes work required tactical awareness and skilled targets
[14:36 - 17:32] Balancing Work and Relationships
- Experience in marriages while on duty
- Advice to find points in common with your significant other
- Success requires recognizing strengths, weaknesses, and following when necessary
[17:33 - 22:22] Developing a Stoic Mindset
- Discovered stoic philosophers during challenging times
- Stoicism focuses on controlling attitude, effort, actions, and reactions
- Stoicism helped navigate the transition from law enforcement to entrepreneurship
[22:23 - 27:32] Daily Practices and Balancing Life with a Significant Other
- Law enforcement authority can carry over into personal relationships
- Healthy relationships require recognizing limitations and following the partner's lead
- Checking authoritative communication patterns is an ongoing practice
[27:33 - 30:10] Public Speaking and Sharing Lessons Learned
- Speaks about turning obstacles into opportunities and using adversity as a gift
- Draws on law enforcement and endurance racing stories to encourage resilience
- Believes sharing lessons from global conflict benefits law enforcement and the general population
[30:11 - 33:44] Legacy and Supporting the Next Generation
- Law enforcement faces unique challenges: PTSD, staffing shortages, confidence crisis
- Experienced officers should share stories to help others navigate challenges
- Legacy means helping others climb up, not closing the door behind oneself
Key Quotes:
"What you control is your attitude, your effort, your actions and your reactions. If you can control those things and focus inward on those things, the outcomes take care of themselves." - Kristofor Healey
"You don't turn around and close the door behind you. You put a ladder behind you so that people can climb up behind you." - Kristofor Healey
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Podcast: The Stoic Responder
Website: https://www.kristoforhealey.com/
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What are the three key mistakes entrepreneurs make when it comes to their wealth, and how can they be avoided?
In episode 445, host Zack Knight interviews Cannon Carr, a wealth management strategist, CEO, and business owner of Corner Cap Wealth Advisors. Carr shares his expertise on building resilient teams, fostering a positive company culture, and the common pitfalls entrepreneurs face when managing their wealth. The conversation dives into the importance of planning for the future, maintaining liquidity, and achieving a healthy work-life balance. Carr also emphasizes the significance of small businesses in driving economic growth and innovation. Throughout the episode, Zack draws parallels between the experiences of veterans transitioning to civilian life and the challenges faced by entrepreneurs.
[00:00 - 09:57] Starting a Business and the Entrepreneur Journey
- Cannon Carr’s Introduction and early steps in the entrepreneurial world
- How does stability work in entrepreneurship?
- Cannon’s company nowadays
[09:58 - 15:04] Building Resilience in a Team
- Focus on building a team that can make decisions independently
- Hire people based on shared values and culture
- Encourage honest communication and vulnerability within the team
[15:05 - 21:19] Ego and Loyalty in Business and The Military
- Recognize that ego can create unnecessary conflict and distraction
- Understand that loyalty is a double-edged sword; sometimes, you need to let go of team members who have outgrown their roles
- Strive for a balance between personal life and professional obligations
[21:20 - 35:27] The 3 Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make with Their Wealth
- Not planning for an exit strategy
- Lack of liquidity to navigate through disruptions
- Failing to maintain independence from the business
[35:28 - 41:39] The Importance of Giving Back and Building Trust
- Inspire others by giving forward and sharing knowledge
- Acknowledge that success is not achieved alone; be willing to help others
- Foster trust within your team and in your relationships
Key quotes:
"Culture means you set the values about how your company or your business makes decisions." - Cannon Carr
"There's no way I would be where I am now without the help of others, right? So you have to share, and it's a joy to do that." - Cannon Carr
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How can the skills and leadership style developed in the military translate to success as an entrepreneur?
In episode 444, we had a speaker series with Dave Young, a retired National Guard officer turned entrepreneur. Dave shares his journey from a 20-year military career to starting his own wealth management firm, Command Wealth Management. He shares the challenges of transitioning from a structured military environment to the world of entrepreneurship and the importance of finding one's passion and applying the skills learned in the military to build a successful business. Dave emphasizes the value of being process-driven, managing expectations, and prioritizing tasks to achieve productivity. He also shares insights on the significance of community involvement and the power of persistence in acquiring clients. Throughout the conversation, Dave offers advice for those considering entrepreneurship, particularly for veterans transitioning to civilian life.
[00:00 - 06:27] From Infantry to Entrepreneur
- Dave's 20-year career in the National Guard, serving in various roles including infantry, cavalry, and airborne units
- The decision to retire and transition to entrepreneurship
- The importance of family support during the transition
[06:28 - 09:06] Translating Military Skills to Entrepreneurship
- How the skills learned in the military, such as operations planning and team management, can be applied to entrepreneurship
- The significance of finding one's passion and applying military-acquired skills to build a business
- The value of being process-driven and managing expectations in entrepreneurship
[09:07 - 13:39] Overcoming Imposter Syndrome and Fear in Transitions
- Dealing with the lack of confidence and fear when transitioning from a structured military environment to entrepreneurship
- The importance of persistence and not giving up in the face of challenges
- Advice for managing expenses and focusing on one's strengths when starting a business
[13:40 - 19:07] Leadership Lessons: From the Military to Business Ownership
- The differences in leadership style between the military and entrepreneurship
- Managing a business with a spouse and the potential for scaling
- The significance of community involvement in acquiring clients and growing a business
[19:08 - 31:25] Productivity Hacks: Time Blocking and Managing Expectations
- The importance of time blocking and prioritizing tasks to achieve productivity
- Managing expectations, both up and down, in entrepreneurship and corporate settings
- The pitfalls of relying on to-do lists and the benefits of focusing on the most important tasks each day
Key quotes:
"Leadership is just inspiring someone to do something to complete a common goal." - Dave Young
"Persistence pays off." - Dave Young
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How can fiction help us avoid catastrophic futures and shape a better world for generations to come?
In episode 443, Admiral James Stavridis shares insights from his latest novel, "2054," the second installment in a cautionary fiction trilogy. He shares the potential impact of artificial intelligence on society and the military, the need for sovereign states to control this powerful technology, and the importance of bridging political divides to address the challenges facing our nation. Through his writing, Admiral Stavridis aims to inspire readers to imagine dangerous futures and work towards reverse-engineering them to avoid potential catastrophes.
[00:00 - 12:30] The Power of Cautionary Fiction
- Introduction of the Moderator Rickey Bevington
- Introduction of Admiral James Stavridis
- Admiral Stavridis explains his motivation for writing cautionary fiction novels
[12:31 - 23:21] The Purpose of the Trilogy
- The trilogy explores the challenges of the 21st century, including war, AI, and climate change
- Difference between predictive fiction and cautionary fiction
- Why use fiction to deliver this message?
[23:22 - 27:58] The Singularity and the Future of AI
- The concept of the singularity, where biology merges with technology, is introduced
- AI has the potential to be both enormously beneficial and malevolent
- The novel explores the implications of AI and the race between nations to control it
[27:59 - 00:35:45] The Future of Geopolitical Power and AI Control
- Non-state actors, such as big tech and criminal enterprises, are now in the sandbox with governments
- The importance of controlling AI early
- The U.S. is in a foot race with China regarding AI
[35:46 - 42:12] The Need for a Cyber Force
- The importance of creating a dedicated cyber force within the U.S. military
- The military faces challenges in recruiting due to competition with the civilian economy
- Despite the difficulties, young men and women will continue to serve their country
[42:13 - 48:43] Finding Hope in a Divided Nation
- The U.S. will find its way out of the current political divisions
- He emphasizes the importance of listening to the other side and engaging in civil conversations
- The path forward lies in finding candidates who are willing to reach across the aisle and generate compromise
- The third book in the trilogy, "2084," explores the effects of climate change on geopolitics
Key quotes:
"Like all new technologies, AI can be of enormous benefit and it can be enormously malevolent." - Admiral James Stavridis
"The path is not in surrendering your positions on policies. It's about listening to the other side." - Admiral James Stavridis
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How can we navigate the complex geopolitical challenges of our time, and what role do key players like Ukraine, China, and India play in shaping the future of global security and democracy?
In episode 442, Admiral James Stavridis shares his insights on the current state of global affairs and the critical challenges facing our world today. Drawing from his extensive military experience and strategic acumen, Admiral Stavridis dives into the complexities of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, the rising tensions with China, and the tragic situation in the Middle East. He emphasizes the importance of supporting Ukraine in their fight against Russian aggression, while also highlighting the need for a balanced approach in dealing with the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Throughout this episode, Admiral Stavridis underscores the significance of alliances, diplomacy, and the role of emerging powers like India in shaping the future of global security and democracy.
[00:00 - 07:47] The Russia-Ukraine Conflict
- Biography of Admiral Jim Stavridis
- The importance of supporting Ukraine
- The potential consequences of a Russian victory
- The cost-effectiveness of arming Ukraine compared to the U.S. defense budget
[07:48 - 08:50] Countering China's Growing Influence
- The necessity of maintaining a robust U.S. defense budget to match China's increasing spending
- The idea for creating an alliance structure in Asia to stand against Chinese aggression
- The potential benefits of a new alliance system in the region
[08:51 - 16:20] The Middle East Crisis
- The context of Israel's response to the October 7th terrorist attack by Hamas
- The situation of Gazan civilians and the need for humanitarian assistance
- The U.S. role in supporting Israel while encouraging them to care for the civilian population
[16:21 - 24:03] Turkey's Geopolitical Importance
- Admiral Stavridis shares his family's history and connection to Turkey
- The critical role of Turkey in the NATO alliance despite current challenges
- The importance of remembering the past but not being imprisoned by it
[24:04 - 28:21] India's Emergence as a Global Power
- India's growing influence and advantage due to its large population, innovation, and geography
- The challenges India faces, such as corruption, nationalism, and social issues
- The potential for India to emerge as a positive force in the global south and its importance for team democracy
Key Quotes:
"The degree to which team democracy pulls that global south here is the degree to which we can hope for the right outcomes." - Admiral James Stavridis
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How can we use the benefits of artificial intelligence while minimizing its dangers in a time of swift technological progress?
In episode 441, Admiral James Stavridis shares his books, "2034" and "2054," which explore the potential consequences of a war between the U.S. and China and the rise of artificial intelligence. Admiral Stavridis emphasizes the importance of examining these challenges while there is still time to address them. He explores the concept of singularity, the merger between human biology and technology, and its implications for the future. The discussion also covers the military applications of AI, the ethical dilemmas surrounding AI-enabled operations, and the need for strategic planning in democracies. Admiral Stavridis remains optimistic about America's future but warns against the dangers of isolationism.
[00:00 - 06:24] Exploring the Consequences of War and AI
- Stavridis' books, "2034" and "2054," challenge readers to consider the consequences of U.S.-China war and pervasive AI.
- The books encourage addressing these challenges while there's still time to reverse engineer them.
- The singularity: the merger of human biology and technology.
[06:25 - 12:16] The Singularity and Remote Gene Editing
- What is The Singularity about?
- How remote gene editing could allow nations to conduct targeted operations.
- Implications of having access to this technology.
[12:17 - 17:19] The Military Applications of Artificial Intelligence
- AI can be used in the military for maintenance, logistics, tactical advice, and strategic advice.
- AI could provide valuable tactical advice to soldiers.
- AI could offer strategic advice to military leaders, synthesizing information about countries and their military capacities.
[17:20 - 24:58] The Ethical Dilemmas of AI-Enabled Operations
- Is having a human in the loop always the best approach?
- How can AI help military operations?
- Where are we at in military operations?
[24:59 - 37:06] The Importance of Strategic Planning and American Engagement in the World
- Why long-term strategic planning due to changing administrations and political preferences is important.
- Bipartisan efforts are needed to create national strategies for challenges.
- Stavridis is optimistic about America's future, citing its advantages and warning against isolationism.
Key Quotes:
"Don't ever bet against this country." - Admiral James Stavridis
"If the United States simply walks away from the world, the jungle will grow back." - Admiral James Stavridis
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How can prioritizing self-worth and mastering your mindset lead to success in both your personal and professional relationships?
In episode 439, host Zack Knight introduces Tommy Breedlove, the founder of Legendary Life, a company for entrepreneurs and executives seeking personal and professional development. Tommy shares the importance of self-awareness, self-worth, and mastering one's mindset to achieve success in relationships, leadership, and business. He emphasizes the need to prioritize oneself physically, mentally, spiritually, and emotionally to lead, love, and respect others effectively. The conversation also touches on the challenges veterans face in transitioning to civilian life and maintaining relationships, as well as the value of continuous personal and professional development.
[00:00 - 02:45] Introducing Tommy Breedlove and Legendary Life
- Tommy Breedlove's book "Legendary" became a Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestseller in 2020
- Legendary Life focuses on helping entrepreneurs and executives achieve success in their careers, relationships, and personal lives
- Achieve success without sacrificing your relationships and well-being
[02:46 - 03:58] Prioritizing Relationships as Veterans
- Maintaining relationships after transitioning to civilian life
- Why do relationships in the military struggle?
- Why is prioritizing your relationships important?
[03:59 - 08:12] Advice for Improving Relationships
- Self-awareness is the key to success in relationships, leadership, and business
- To love and respect others, one must first prioritize their own self-worth
- Mastering one's mindset is the key to happiness and success in life
[08:13 - 10:33] The Event: Your Life, Your Legend
- Legendary Life hosts retreats and events focused on personal and professional development
- The event emphasizes the importance of being a better human, leader, and overall person
- Legendary Life's three pillars: prioritizing oneself, building a community of wisdom-sharing, and continuous growth
Key Quotes:
"In order to truly love and respect someone else, whether it's in a business setting, a life setting, or a relationship setting, you've got to prioritize your self-worth." - Tommy Breedlove
"If you really want to know the key to happiness in life, it's mastering your mindset." - Tommy Breedlove
"If you're not growing, you're dying." - Tommy Breedlove
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How can you progress in your career from any role?
In this Tactical Friday, Debbie Collard joins host Zack Knight to discuss tactics for leading from the middle ranks of an organization. She shares that no matter what position you hold, you can demonstrate leadership and intentionally progress in your career. Debbie outlines her 3-step process for taking control over your professional growth through earning your role, owning your work, and pursuing knowledge and skills to grow.
[00:00-06:11] Leading from a middle rank
- Understanding that everybody is a leader to somebody.
- Earn, own, and grow in your current role.
[06:12-08:47] Changing the entitlement mindset
- Treat your role as if you own that part of the business end-to-end.
- Recognizing that learning is a never-ending process.
[08:48-13:10] Invest in your professional development
- Why is it necessary to invest in growing?
- The role of coaches in the development journey.
Key Quotes:
"Everybody is a leader to somebody. You may not even know it, but if people are watching what you're doing and trying to follow in your footsteps, You're a leader." - Debbie Collard
"Only you can earn the position, own the position, and you can control your growth in it." - Debbie Collard
"Coaches exist in different niches to help you get better at something than you are today." - Debbie Collard
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What leadership lessons from the military can be applied to corporate life?
In episode 437, host Zack Knight sits down with Debbie Collard, a seasoned leader whose journey from the military to the boardroom offers insights into leadership, culture building, and self-development. Debbie shares her transformative leadership roles, the significance of self-mastery for effective leadership, and how her military experiences have shaped her approach in the corporate environment. Listen in as we explore Debbie's philosophy on leadership, her strategies for personal and professional growth, and her mission to elevate leadership standards globally.
[00:00:00 - 00:08:14] Enlisting for Opportunity
- How Debbie joined the Air Force.
- Adapting your role.
- Transitioning out of the military.
[00:08:15 - 00:15:43] Advancing at Boeing
- Experience at Boeing and McDonnell Douglas.
- Operational excellence and quality improvement.
- Learning how to take the best of each experience.
[00:15:44 - 00:21:40] Founding Seasons Leadership
- Creating a leadership program.
- Understanding holistic leadership.
- Sharing leadership lessons.
[00:21:41 - 00:27:06] Generational Gaps
- Being open to feedback.
- Adaptability as a tool for leadership.
- Learning how to ask for help.
[00:27:07 - 00:31:36] Striving for Excellence
- Legacy is to make leadership excellence a worldwide standard
- The importance of taking initiative.
Key Quotes:
"Being leader is about being open to feedback.." - Debbie Collard
"Anything that we learn or experience in our lives goes with us from there on. And no one can take that away from us." - Debbie Collard
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What does it take to bring an American war hero's story to the big screen?
In this episode, host Zack Knight interviews film producer and director Michael Barder about his upcoming biopic on Sgt. Rafael Peralta, a Marine who was killed in action during the Second Battle of Fallujah in 2004 after jumping on a grenade to save his fellow Marines. They talked about Peralta's inspirational story of courage and sacrifice, the controversy around his Medal of Honor nomination, and Michael’s mission to accurately capture his story on film.
This episode is a deeper look at bravery, the complexities of military recognition, and the impact of Peralta's actions on his fellow Marines and the nation.
[00:00:00 - 00:09:07] The Making of a Hero
- Michael Barder's journey into filmmaking
- Introduction to Sgt. Rafael Peralta's story
- The significance of the Battle of Fallujah
[00:09:08 - 00:13:24] Behind the Scenes
- Challenges in bringing Peralta's story to the screen
- Working with the military and Peralta's family
- The role of authenticity in military biopics
[00:13:25 - 00:16:41] The Battle for Recognition
- The controversy surrounding Peralta's Medal of Honor nomination
- Politics in military awards
- Naming a ship after Peralta
[00:16:42 - 00:19:32] Legacy and Impact
- The broader implications of Peralta's story on military and civilian perceptions
- The power of a story to inspire and provoke change
- When the project is airing?
- How can you support this film?
[00:19:33 - 00:33:54] Q&A Section
- The process of film production and challenges faced
- Community and veteran support for the project
- The possible impact of the biopic on audiences
Key quotes:
“There was something about the story that grabbed me as I kind dug into it, and found more about it. Rafael Peralta is really a quintessential American story.” - Michael Barder
“As a filmmaker, I love true stories.”- Michael Barder
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Zack Knight interviews entrepreneur and author Steve Sims about his new book "Go For Stupid" on achieving ridiculous goals. They discuss Steve's mindset of seeing opportunity during COVID, not seeking approval from others, the power of connections, upleveling your standards and environment, demanding more from relationships, and overcoming adversity.
[00:00 - 09:16] Seizing Connections and Chances in the Pandemic
- Used downtime to deeply connect with more people
- Addressed core need for relationships and community
- Hundreds of new pandemic millionaires spotted opportunities
[09:17 - 21:28] Elevating Standards and Environments
- Don't lower standards based on groups' expectations
- Seek out challenging environments for growth
- Change peer groups by raising personal standard
[21:29 - 34:15] Positioning Yourself and Demanding the Best
- Create desire and momentum to receive chances
- Prepare to accept the opportunities that arise
- Treat loved ones with your same high standards
- Work through discomfort to improve relationships
[34:16 - 47:25] Pursuing Huge Goals
- Dream stupidly big goals that make people laugh
- Idolized figures failed toward grand ambitions
- Failure leaves you vastly ahead in long run
Key Quote:
"We're paralyzed when people have the potential to laugh at us." - Steve Sims
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Pat D'Amico joins us for Tactical Friday to dive into the tactics and strategies he uses for leadership development programs. He outlines his process of first diagnosing the organization's needs through surveys and interviews. Then Pat customizes a long-term plan focused on competencies like differentiating leadership vs. management. He facilitates sessions aimed at bringing value to attendees, no matter who shows up.
[01:38 - 04:46] - Diagnosing Needs and Gaining Buy-In
- Starts with 1:1 interviews to diagnose leadership gaps
- Must get executive commitment to long-term development
- Creates a sense of ownership in the process
[04:47 - 09:47] - Customizing Development Plans
- Builds programs based on prioritized competency gaps
- Differentiates leadership vs. management training
- Plans sustained touchpoints like virtual sessions
[09:48 - 13:31] - Importance of Masterful Facilitation
- Aims to bring value through camaraderie and engagement
- Can make poor content seem incredible through facilitation
- Focuses on those who show up to grow
[13:32 - 17:51] - Overcoming Sabotaging Cultures
- Scarcity mindset prevents sharing employee successes
- Often tied to zero-tolerance vs. failure-positive cultures
- Must fix root leadership issues causing turnover
Key Quote:
"You could take exceptional content put in the hands of a mediocre facilitator and their opinion of the overall program is going to be mediocre." - Pat D’Amico
Pat's Website: https://aboutfacedevelopment.com/
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In this episode, Zack Knight reflects on his conversation with leadership consultant Pat D'Amico and previews their upcoming discussion on Friday. He shares a story about a former boss who, despite having anger issues, gave him valid feedback to smile more. Zack realized years later that self-development is a continual journey and you can learn from every leader. Pat helps teams "about face" through internal leadership development strategies.
[00:00 - 03:29] - Recap of interview with Pat
- Pat D'Amico brings corporate leadership tactics from Army and 25 years in industry
- Focuses on organizational development and culture change
- About Face Development helps teams shift direction
[03:30 - 06:06] - Learning from Every Leader
- Story of boss with anger issues who gave valid feedback to smile more
- Realized years later it aligned with Dale Carnegie's teachings
- We can learn something from even ineffective leaders
[06:07 - 08:16] - Importance of Continual Development
- Poor leadership can unfortunately perpetuate toxic culture
- Need both personal and professional development
- Always opportunities to enhance capabilities
[08:17 - 09:51] - Helping Teams "About Face"
- Pat uses internal leadership strategies tailored to each client
- Focuses on development from individual to organizational level
- Builds sustainable change through many tactics
Key Quote:
"I think we have to have a personal journey, a personal connection to really highlight where we need to develop personally and professionally.” - Zack Knight
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Zack interviews Pat D'Amico, a former Army officer turned leadership consultant. They discuss how Pat has brought military leadership tactics into the corporate world through his company About-Face Development. Topics include the lack of leadership training in many organizations, the importance of continuous development programs, managing expectations through the Pygmalion effect, and overcoming adversity to grow as a leader.
[00:00 - 09:16] From Army to Corporate Leadership
- Graduated military academy and enjoyed leadership roles
- Transitioned to sales and operations executive positions
- Realized passion for developing other leaders
[09:17 - 18:05] The Need for Ongoing Leadership Development
- Many corporations lack formal management training
- Must make development a continuous journey
- Design sustainable programs with multiple touches
[18:06 - 25:02] Driving Performance Through High Expectations
- Pygmalion effect: Belief in people becomes self-fulfilling
- Leaders underestimate influence on team’s success
- Adversity provides opportunity for growth
[25:03 - 36:13] Leaving a Legacy of Better Leaders
- Wants leaders to say "he made me better"
- True success comes from developing your team
- Aim is to help leaders maximize their people
Key Quotes:
"Every employee deserves a good manager." - Pat D'Amico
"Leadership and management development is a never ending journey.” - Pat D'Amico
Pat’s Website: https://aboutfacedevelopment.com/
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Zack Knight interviews author and entrepreneur Mike Michalowicz. They discuss Mike's latest book "All In". Mike shares how going "all in" means transitioning from a business doer to a business designer and creator of jobs. He provides tactical advice on how to delegate tasks, take a mandatory one month sabbatical each year to gain perspective, hire the right people through simulations and skills assessments, and empower employees through transparency and appreciation.
[00:00 - 05:12] From Entrepreneur to Bestselling Author
- Went from losing everything to discovering business insights through journaling
- Writes books to share solutions to common entrepreneur struggles
- Realized the job of an entrepreneur is designing systems, not doing the work
[05:13 - 10:23] Assessing Critical Thinking and Grace Under Pressure
- Skills tests reveal how candidates react under stress
- Ask for multiple real examples of handling tough situations
- Simulations test critical thinking and problem solving abilities
[10:24 - 16:00] Hiring and Empowering the Right Team
- Past behavior indicates future performance
- More transparency and information sharing builds trust
- Create "quick start" manuals outlining communication preferences
[16:01 - 24:05] Leading with Humility and Leaving a Legacy
- Model integrity through apologies and admitting faults
- Reciprocity means team will follow leader's example
- Signed his wall: "Eradicate Entrepreneurial Poverty" to support small business success
Key Quote:
"The job of an entrepreneur is not to do the job. It's to be a creator of jobs." - Mike Michalowicz
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In this episode, host Zack Knight interviews veteran Kevin Horgan about his journey from the Marine Corps to a long career at UPS to becoming an author of historical fiction, children's books and more. They discuss veteran transition, supporting charity organizations, important lessons from moving his family around the country for UPS, and the story behind Kevin's latest books.
Things you will learn in this episode:
[00:01 - 4:04] Opening Segment
- Kevin's background from college to the Marines to UPS
- The early days of veteran resource groups and the Vet Lab in Atlanta
[4:05 - 14:42] Life Outside The Battlefield
- Managing a career and family while moving around the country
- Kevin's son joining the military
- Achieving the goal of no debt by retirement
[14:43 - 17:58] Moving After Service
- Balancing family and career while moving
- Benefits of relocating for opportunities
[17:59 - 26:32] From English Major to Published Author
- Waking up inspired to write historical fiction on Civil War
- Tips for aspiring fiction writers
- Self-publishing platforms to keep costs down
[26:33 - 37:02] Advice for Transitioning Service Members
- Importance of determining location based on family needs first
- Believe that you are capable
- Vetting veteran charities before giving money
Key Quotes:
"If being a Marine officer was a privilege of my life, the honor of my life was being a husband and father." - Kevin Horgan
"If your boss or your peers think that you are capable of doing something...don't take yourself outta that loop. If your boss thinks you're good enough. You're good enough." - Kevin Horgan
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How did strategic missteps early in conflicts such as Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan haunt the United States in the long run? General David Petraeus joins Admiral Robert P. Wright to unpack failures in strategic leadership that plagued these wars from the outset. In a wide ranging discussion, he outlines the four key tasks he believes military and civilian leaders must tackle: getting the big ideas right, communicating them effectively, overseeing rigorous implementation, and constantly refining based on evidence and results. With historical depth and personal perspective from commanding troops in Iraq and Afghanistan, Petraeus analyzes Russia's strategic mistakes in invading Ukraine as well. He explains why continued robust aid to Ukraine serves America's national interest in supporting democracies against autocracies aligned with US competitors like China and Iran.
[00:00 - 10:05] - Writing the Book and Strategic Leadership Framework
- Outlines 4 key tasks of strategic leadership
- Applied model to leadership roles in military, sees parallels in business
[10:06 - 25:15] - Vietnam and Iraq Case Studies
- Failure in Vietnam was not understanding population-centric counterinsurgency
- Two phases of Bush's leadership in Iraq war; early strategic missteps
- Petraeus empowered by Bush's direct leadership and oversight during surge
[25:16 - 39:10] - The Long Afghanistan Conflict
- Brilliant initial 2001 campaign but lacked sustainable inputs and strategy
- Still sustainable for US at low troop levels compared to Vietnam
- Biden withdrawal opens door for Taliban, Al Qaeda resurgence
[39:11 - 49:00] - Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
- Zelensky's strategic leadership rallied Ukrainians with powerful messaging
- Russia underestimated resolve and fighting capability of Ukrainian forces
- Petraeus argues continued robust support for Ukraine in US national interest
[49:01 - 50:42] - Key Takeaways on Strategic Leadership
- Importance of understanding context and getting big ideas right
- Communication and implementation matter little without strategic clarity
- Failures often trace back to flaws in initial strategic thinking and leadership
Key Quote:
“We could not win a war of attrition with a country that regarded casualties very, very differently than we did. “ - General David Petraeus
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What dynamic forces shape modern warfare, and how can strategic leaders apply historical lessons to guide decisions today? General David Petraeus analyzes major conflicts from the last 75+ years, finding that while technology transforms tactics, strategic leadership remains the essential element for victory. Discussing watershed battles in Vietnam, Iraq, and Afghanistan from his own unique vantage, Petraeus spotlights the urgency of civil-military integration. With insights on achieving strategic goals through a balance of hard and soft power, this far-ranging conversation provides a penetrating masterclass in statesmanship under fire.
[00:00 - 10:10] - Opening Segment
- Zack thanks partners for enabling the event
[10:11 - 22:20] - Evolving Nature of Warfare from 1945-Present
- Technology and ideas transformed warfare, e.g. drones in Iraq, social media for intel in Ukraine
- Ukraine conflict shows need to evolve US military to a force of high quantity unmanned systems
- US left Afghan forces vulnerable without continued air support
[22:21 - 38:45] - Importance of Integrating Diplomacy and Military Efforts
- Strategic leaders empowered Petraeus and Crocker as civil-military partners in Iraq
- Joined State Department and military elements improved counterinsurgency operations
- More resources needed to support and confirm US diplomats around the world
[38:46 - 51:00] - Comparing Leadership in Ukraine Invasion
- Zelensky inspired Ukrainians with powerful communication and brave presence on frontlines
- Putin underestimated Ukraine’s resolve and effectiveness
- Conflict shows open-source intelligence from internet and smartphones revolutionized modern war
[00:51:01 - 01:05:50] - Israel-Gaza Challenges and US Political Divisions
- Israel faces immense urban warfare difficulties in destroying Hamas
- Mandatory military service strains Israel's economy but provides tech skills
- Petraeus argues for political compromise in US domestic affairs
- Credible deterrence essential to prevent Taiwan conflict from erupting into war
Key Quotes:
"The surge that mattered most was the surge of ideas." - General David Petraeus
"You have to deal with the world the way it is, not the way you would like it to be." - General David Petraeus
"Deterrence is a lot cheaper than war." - General David Patraeus
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In this episode, Catie Campbell returns to dive deeper into building self-awareness for leaders who struggle with lacking the interpersonal skills needed to advance. We discuss tactics like using survey feedback, 360 reviews, and consistent one-on-one meetings to uncover leadership blindspots. Catie shares examples of how middle managers often shield senior executives from knowing what's really happening inside a toxic culture. Additionally, we explore how the consistency of soliciting input, followed by transparency and follow-through, is key for organizations to uncover and address problems.
[00:00 - 02:04] Introducing Tactics for Self-Aware Leaders
- Frame interpersonal skills as necessary rather than "soft" skills
[02:05 - 07:22] Implementing Systems for Transparency
- Use engagement surveys, 360 reviews, upward feedback meetings to uncover blindspots
- Hold quarterly fireside chats to directly gather employee perspectives
- Ensure consistency and follow-through on actions around feedback
[07:23 - 10:44] Toxic Leadership Hidden from the Top
- Mid-level managers frequently shield problems from senior executives
- Toxic leaders can still produce results, hiding issues from CEO awareness
- Lack of interventions like surveys and transparency allows problems to perpetuate
[10:45 - 14:26] Driving Organizational Change
- Catie's story of a CFO chokepoint creating ripples of dysfunction
- Even with awareness, inaction from the top allows toxicity to spread
- Organizational commitment to openness is key to reveal issues
Key Quote:
"It's about consistency and it's about then following through with what you say you're going to do." - Catie Campbell
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In this episode, Zack reflects on Monday's episode with Katie Campbell about necessary skills for leadership and success. He ties it to his experience organizing high-profile events featuring General Petraeus and collaborating across teams and organizations. Key themes shared in this episode are bringing self-awareness to conversations, and applying 'soft skills' as an entrepreneur.
[00:00 - 00:56] - Reflecting on Necessary Skills Conversation
- Katie Campbell reframed "soft skills" as "necessary skills" critical for advancement and success
- These skills help garner respect and bring teams together
[00:57 - 04:09] - Organizing High-Profile Events
- Inspiring to see collaboration between organizations, like military units
- Had to quickly build relationships and lead team for Petraeus events
- Applies same necessary skills as deploying with new platoon of soldiers
[04:10 - 07:13] - Working with Different Personalities
- Have to work with people you're given in any organization
- Mentor highlights using people's talents rather than complaining
- Recognizing the challenge in dealing with difficult personalities
[07:14 - 08:06] - Key Themes and Continuing the Conversation
- Friday's episode will cover tactics to increase self-awareness
- As leaders we can always improve our collaborative abilities
- Will explore how to have constructive conversations around necessary skills
Key Quote:
"I didn't get to choose what soldiers I deployed with. I didn't get to choose who my leadership was. You've got what you've got.” - Zack Knight
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"Work the magic on really pulling the goodness out of you so that you're inspired...you know exactly what you need to do. Off you go and you hit success.." - Catie Campbell
In this episode, host Zack Knight chats with executive coach and culture expert Catie Campbell about developing necessary skills like emotional intelligence to become a more effective leader. They explore practical tactics to improve self-awareness, handle difficult emotions, and create positive company cultures. Catie shares wisdom from her extensive experience empowering leaders across various industries.
Catie Campbell is an executive coach who has worked with more than 25,000 leaders (probably more!) to help them build, scale, and deepen their leadership impact. She has worked in nearly every industry and segment studying what excellence in leadership looks like. She uses that experience to influence and shape how leaders take on the challenges and opportunities of an ever-evolving world of work. She is an emotional intelligence expert, early-stage startup investor, and mentor, and provides pro-bono support for veterans transitioning in their careers. Former military spouse, single mom of 2 girls, excellent cook, practical alchemist, friendly to all, friend to the people who know how to go deep.
[00:01 - 13:58] Enhancing Connections Through Shared Experiences
- Catie supports Stand Beside Them to aid veterans with their civilian transitions
- Experience the benefits of joining organizations and coaching programs
- Hosting retreats allows vulnerable connections to drive business impact
[13:59 - 23:02] Understanding Emotions to Guide Actions
- Deep connections are made through emotional interactions
- Meditation helps slow down and precisely understand emotions
- Determine constructive actions based on the emotions you feel
- Writing feelings down helps process emotions before deciding actions
[23:03 - 29:40] Building Self-Awareness as a Leader
- Soft skills are necessary skills to leadership
- Prioritize psychological safety as part of company culture
- Seek upward feedback from your team regularly
- Consistently follow through on actions around feedback
[29:41 – 31:10] Creating a Leadership Legacy
- Catie aims to help leaders better serve their people
- She wants to create healthier work environments for future generations
- Zack recaps lessons on bringing teams together for a shared mission
- Check out https://www.colibrimagic.com/
Key Quote:
"If the emotional stuff is like a stretch for some people, writing it down can be in, not verbalizing it to anybody can be a really safe way. It’s a great tactic to walk into that." - Catie Campbell
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In this episode, Zach Knight interviews Valerie Lavin, founder of Luminary Global, about supporting veteran entrepreneurship in Tampa, FL. They discuss Valerie's background serving over 20 years in the Army, her transition into entrepreneurship and non-profit work after retiring, and the mission behind Action Zone to provide resources, education, and a community for veterans exploring business ownership. Valerie highlights the power of entrepreneurs and small businesses to drive economic growth and social progress. She shares advice for transitioning veterans on finding their niche and remaining agile as entrepreneurs.
[00:00 - 13:20] - Valerie's Background and Transition to Entrepreneurship
- Retired Army First Sergeant after 20+ years of service
- Transitioned to Tampa and fell in love with the city
- Didn't connect much with local veteran community while active duty
[13:20 - 26:00] - Supporting Entrepreneurs and Small Business
- Veterans founding companies can have positive economic impacts
- Entrepreneurs and small business critical for America's success
- Veterans have inherent skills for business ownership
[26:00 - 39:20] - The Mission and Legacy of Action Zone
- Goal is to guide veterans interested in exploring entrepreneurship
- Entrepreneurs need a supportive community to learn and thrive
- Launching online platform connecting mentors and subject matter experts
[39:20 - 47:34] - Closing Thoughts and Call to Action
- Asks room for introductions, connections, and spreading the word
- Encourages networking with Valerie and exchanging information
- Challenges audience to take action in supporting veteran entrepreneurs
Key Quote:
"It is the entrepreneur that will continue to make this country great." - Valerie Ellis Lavin
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This episode focuses on tactics to enhance intimacy and connection in relationships by integrating your partner into your morning routine. Zach and Taylor discuss the importance of including intimacy and affection in busy morning routines. They share examples of how they make time for each other first thing in the morning, even when getting ready for busy days. The key is being willing to interject yourself into your partner's routine playfully and accept attention when your partner does the same.
[00:00 – 8:23] - Maintaining Intimacy in a Busy Routine
- Waking up together sets the tone for intimacy
- Physical touch like a kiss or hug shows affection
- Verbal affirmations reinforce your bond
- Scheduling couple time prevents neglect
[08:23 – 13:38] - Injecting Playfulness into the Routine
- Be willing to lovingly disrupt your partner’s routine
- Accept your partner’s bid for attention
- Surprise affection can make mundane tasks more fun
- Teasing and banter lightens the mood
[13:38 – 20:20] - Balancing Your Needs
- Learn to initiate and receive spontaneous intimacy
- Don’t give up if your partner seems distracted
- Persist playfully if you meet initial rejection
- Your partner will likely reciprocate affection
[20:20 – 23:36] - Closing Thoughts
- Make time for physical and emotional intimacy
- Integrate your partner into your morning ritual
- Be open, playful and persistent with showing love
Key Quote:
"Be playful with your partner." - Taylor Merritt
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"Alphas respect alphas. Somebody that is the CEO or C suite is gonna respect a hard charger because they see themselves in that person as a hard charger." - Zack Knight
Get ready to level up your resilience and self-belief as hosts Zack Knight and Taylor Merritt have a no-holds barred conversation on dealing with criticism. They reflect on feedback they've received from a recent viral video that rubbed some viewers the wrong way. They explore overcoming the fear of rejection, accepting worst-case scenarios, and summoning the courage to put yourself out there time and again.
Drawing from their own experiences, Zack and Taylor share hard-won wisdom on building confidence, reaching out to mentors, and maintaining laser focus on your goals. With plenty of lighthearted banter mixed in, they inspire us to believe in our own voice and abilities even when others try to dim our shine.
[00:00 - 06:28] - Reflecting on Feedback
- Zack and Taylor discuss feedback received on their "moving the car seat" video
- They compare it to the double standard of leaving the toilet seat up
- Zack argues fear of rejection inhibits people more than fear of regret
[06:29 - 20:43] - Dealing with Negative Feedback
- Unexpected negative feedback can feel like a public assault
- Building inner resilience takes time
- Seeking mentorship can provide perspective
[20:44 - 28:12] - Overcoming Rejection
- Accepting worst-case scenarios can empower action despite fear
- Don't take rejection personally, keep working towards goals
[28:13 - 46:14] - Having the Courage to Act
- Introducing yourself to influential people shows initiative
- Picturing and accepting worst-case scenarios allows action despite fear
[46:15 - 50:49] - Asking for Guidance
- Don't be afraid to ask mentors for guidance
- Overcome rejection with team support
Key Quote:
“Who cares? Go freaking do your job, get it done. Feel good about yourself. Move on. You know, your value, you know your worth.” - Taylor Merritt
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"Batman's beauty is that he is a regular person without superpowers, and he's willing to do whatever it takes to get the job done." - S.A Grant
In this episode, host K.C. Sullivan discusses the power of assessments for personal and professional growth with guest S.A. Grant, a brand and growth strategist. From using the “superhero question” to identify someone’s abilities to optimization on websites, S.A. provides savvy insights on implementing assessments for personal growth and business success.
You’ll be captivated hearing S.A.’s incredible story of surviving a stroke in 2018 that led him to start his podcast “Boss Uncaged.”
[00:00 - 03:19] - Explaining The Need For Assessments
- S.A. explains assessments allow you to see where you fit in the "game" and then modify, change and adapt.
- He discusses using the "superhero question" to quickly identify someone's characteristics and abilities.
- S.A. shares how to build a balanced team using complimentary personality types
[03:20 - 08:05] - Using Assessments to Identify Abilities
- K.C. asks how S.A. uses assessments to identify team members' abilities when building an organization.
- K.C. discusses using assessments to pinpoint areas for confidence improvement with clients.
- S.A. emphasizes assessments are used in all aspects of life, from buying a house to getting into college.
[08:06 - 19:31] - Relationships Using Assessments
- S.A. shares how opposites attract and complement each other in relationships and business partnerships.
- K.C. gives examples of using assessments to help clients improve specific areas of confidence related to their goals.
- S.A. suggests involving a professional third party to give assessments for things like parent-teen relationships.
[19:32 - 27:57] - S.A.'s Podcast Journey Inspired by Surviving a Stroke
- S.A. tells the powerful story of how he survived a stroke in 2018 that inspired his podcast journey.
- He explains the meaning behind the Boss Uncaged logo and brand name.
- S.A. shares about his podcast, The Boss Uncaged, and his unique in-depth interview style.
[27:58 - 42:31] - Key Takeaways on Using Assessments Strategically
- S.A. emphasizes that every company website should use data collection and lead generation.
- K.C. concludes with key takeaways about utilizing assessments strategically.
- Assessments provide critical data to set strategic goals when used properly.
Key Quote:
"If I go to your website, and I can't give you my email address, or I can't make a purchase in two clicks or less, you fucked up." - S.A. Grant
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"Fashion is the only venue that we have that is sort of resilient to … these other types of agendas that orbit around us in society ... you can do anything and you can do everything and you can be exactly who you want." - Frederick Taylor
In this episode of the Tactical Leader Podcast, host KC Sullivan has an engaging conversation with Emmy award winning filmmaker Frederick Taylor about how fashion, film and pop culture shape our self-image and culture. They discuss the power of authentic self-expression through style and using clothes to intentionally project confidence. Frederick shares how fashion allows people to belong and feel represented.
If you want to learn more about how fashion and film have shaped our culture, and how we can use this to improve our self-confidence, this is the episode for you!
[00:00 - 04:08] Frederick's Background
- Grew up protecting others, believing in equity
- Realized the industry he was in didn't align with his desire to create impactful work
[04:09 - 17:58] Being Yourself and Using Fashion to Build Identity
- Don't get caught chasing superficial goals
- Focus on believing in your abilities and serving others
- Fashion builds identity and pathways to become your best self
- It helps you belong and feel empowered
[17:59 - 38:21] Intentional Style and Diverse Representation
- Style is how you utilize fashion
- Be intentional about the message your style projects
- Benetton's diverse ads were groundbreaking
- Representation matters
[38:22 - 53:07] Enjoying Self-Expression and Teaching Next Generations
- Enjoy and document your fashion journey
- Trends fade, but self-belief lasts
- Teach youth when self-expression needs to align with appropriateness
- Guide them to stay grounded in themselves
Key Quotes:
"When you … fall on your face, you make mistakes … you have your scrapes, that's okay. You're not in this game to try to be perfect. You're in this game to try to be you." - Frederick Taylor
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Instagram: @fr3der1ck
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“It's a lot of work. It takes a team. And so, I actually incorporated drone work into my work. And I just decided to do aerial photos and videos because it was just less equipment to bring around. But the main challenge, I guess is networking in the business arena because I'm used to being a police officer and those environments, not the business environments.” – Justin Arndt
How do you overcome self-doubt? In today’s episode, Zack and Taylor are joined by Justin Arndt. Justin discusses his journey from law enforcement to entrepreneurship and his experience with starting his own business, Our Local Heroes. They talk about how Justin overcame self-doubt by taking risks and connecting with veterans at Post-29 of the American Legion.
Justin explores balancing giving and taking when running a business, the importance of making personal connections, and how to get veterans in front of cameras.
Tune in to this episode of The Tactical Leader, as Justin shares how he was able to transition out of law enforcement into entrepreneurship!
[00:00 - 02:05] Appreciating Frontline Leaders
- If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over to knightly.productions!
- Zack welcomes, Justin Arndt!
- Justin struggled with transitioning from police officer to business networking
[02:06 - 17:35] Overcoming Isolation And Finding Community
- When he decided to incorporate drone work into his work
- Found a community of entrepreneurs at American Legion Post-29
- Started volunteering and providing photography services for veterans
- Started a passion project which quickly turned into an LLC
[17:36 - 29:05] Capturing The Legacy Of Others And Finding Balance
- Justin shares a story about a missed opportunity to capture a legacy
- The challenges of turning a passion into a business
- Separating personal and professional life
- Making personal connections with veterans can be a challenge
[25:06 – 42:49] Closing Segment
- Closing words and reminders
- Justin shares how to successfully turn your passion into a business!
Key Quote:
“I guess the one thing that I struggled in when I was trying to figure out what to do at my pace. So, I made a decision. I was like, “How can I work at my own pace”, and go by my own rules and try to figure out this next chapter and work for myself because I got limitations now. So, I slowly did my thing. And I first started out, trying to do video and photo work and video equipment is heavy and there's a lot of it.” – Justin Arndt
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LinkedIn: Justin Arndt
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"Shoot your shot. You might miss, but at least you showed up." – Taylor Merritt
Ever felt that just 'being there' doesn't cut it anymore? In today’s episode, Taylor and Zack, dive in as we explore why it's crucial to evolve from mere presence to making an impactful presence. They delve into the essence of what it means to show up and the significance of contributing in ways that leave a mark. Zack drives home the idea that merely showing up is only the first step. To genuinely prosper in relationships or any endeavor, one must demonstrate consistent growth and active participation. Taylor shares an experience that resonate with everyone who's faced setbacks. While he didn't hit his mark, he underscores the importance of learning, adapting, and the drive to come back stronger. Zack’s perspective on viewing setbacks as learning curves shines a light on the perils of becoming stagnant and the benefits of venturing outside one's comfort zones. They also touch upon personal evolution, embracing new experiences, and the power of seizing the day. Taylor aptly says, "Shoot your shot. You might miss, but at least you showed up."
[00:00 - 21:42] Exploring New Horizons
- Zack and Taylor discuss why stepping out of your comfort zone and trying new experiences can lead to unexpected opportunities and connections.
- Building relationships often involves assessing whether you genuinely connect with people beyond just business interactions.
- Demonstrating respect by making an effort to be present in someone else's world can lead to stronger business relationships.
- Creating comfort for others and being open to forming connections can enhance your overall experiences in unfamiliar environments.
[21:43 - 41:48] Lessons from Austin: Building Connections
· First impressions matter; a warm reception can leave a lasting positive impact.
· Setting expectations for yourself is vital in evaluating relationships and experiences.
· Genuine gestures and efforts to make others feel comfortable set people apart and build strong connections.
[21:43 - 41:48] Seizing Opportunities and Taking Your Shot
· Showing up and contributing is key in both personal and business relationships.
· Embracing failure as an opportunity to learn and grow is essential.
· Trying new things and being open to new experiences can lead to unexpected opportunities.
Key Quote:
“Every fail is an opportunity to learn. You met a failure point, now you have an opportunity to learn something new, get better at something, create a different stance on something." – Zack A. Knight
Connect with Taylor Merritt:
Website: Daddy Tay Fitness
LinkedIn: Taylor Merritt
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"Speaking on stage for me has always been about elevating my existence. And gaining continued clarity." - Glenn Lundy
Welcome back to another Tactical Friday! In this episode, we welcome back Glenn Lundy, who dives deep into what it takes to command a massive stage in front of thousands of people. Glenn shares insights into the tactics he used to conquer his fear and deliver an unforgettable speech to a live audience of 10,000, plus 50,000 online viewers. He reveals the power of speaking from the heart, sharing personal experiences, and how stages can be platforms for personal growth. Glenn also emphasizes the importance of nurturing relationships and friendships, especially when living a busy, entrepreneurial life. He reminds us that the decisions we make today will shape our future selves at 80, so why not invest in lasting friendships and meaningful connections?
[00:00 - 11:03] Sharing What You Learned to Impact Others
[11:04 - 19:22] Meaningful Relationships for a Fulfilling Future
Key Quote:
"Don't go out thinking you're going to save the world. Instead, go in and figure out what it is that you need to learn or that you have learned that saved you and share that, and that will get you more stages and create a bigger impact." - Glenn Lundy
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“Move the needle for yourself and really focus on how you're investing in that time with people.” – Zack Knight
I today’s solo episode I share key insights from my recent conversation with Glenn Lundy and offer a glimpse of what's to come on Tactical Friday. Glenn's discussion on auditing eight critical life pillars, including faith, family, fitness, and friendships, struck a chord with me. In our busy lives, it's easy to overlook the importance of nurturing friendships outside of our work and immediate circles. Glenn's emphasis on intentional time investment rather than mere ROI challenged my perspective.
Join us this Friday for a deeper dive into Glenn's speaking career and practical strategies for optimizing your time investments.
[00:52 - 04:16] Embracing Friendship and Stepping Out of Comfort Zones
[04:17 - 05:32] Investing Time Wisely
Key Quote:
"Definitely a worthwhile adjustment to make, get around those people that are impact players for you and your life in a positive way." – Zack Knight
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“Get rid of the word "spend" from your vocabulary and replace it with the word "invest.” – Glenn Lundy
How can leaders create opportunities for their employees to build legacy wealth and leave a positive legacy in the world? In today’s episode, Zack Knight is joined by Glenn Lundy. Glenn is a husband, father of eight, auto industry leader, and motivational speaker on a mission to change the way people start their day. He shares his personal journey and how he discovered sales at a young age. From selling candy at school when he was just 12 years old, to building the 800% Club and using the first hour of each day for gratitude and goal setting.
Glenn discusses the importance of investing time in different areas such as faith, family, friends, finances, career, and self-development.
Tune in to this episode of The Tactical Leader, as Glenn challenges listeners to question what they think they know about entrepreneurship and success in life!
[00:00 - 01:29] Opening Segment
- If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over to knightly.productions!
- Zack welcomes, Glenn Lundy!
- Glen is an auto industry leader and motivational speaker
[01:30 - 13:37] Discovering The Power Of Investing
- He is on a mission to change the way people to start their day
- Started by owning a business, selling candy to fill a void in the marketplace
- What are his 8 pillars of life?
- Differentiate investments requires different returns
[13:38 - 30:04] How To Build Long-Term Legacy Wealth
- ROI (Return on Investment) is defined differently for different areas of life
- It takes time to build an empire and long-term investments
- People often give up the day before success is about to happen
- Leadership inspires us and we should strive to leave a legacy that helps others break out of the cycle
[33:05 – 33:55] Closing Segment
- Closing words and reminders
- Glenn challenges listeners to question what they think they know about entrepreneurship in order to achieve success in life!
Key Quote:
“Most of us were not taught that you cannot build empires 30 days at a time. It's impossible. It takes years, decades to be able to learn all the things you need to learn, position all the things that you need to position, and make those long-term investments to get those the ROI.” – Glenn Lundy
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Website: Unlock Your Full Potential
Instagram: @glenn_lundy
LinkedIn: Glenn Lundy
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“Intentionality creates spontaneity.” – Taylor Merritt
How do you create meaningful ways to appreciate each other? In today’s episode, Zack Knight is joined by Taylor Merritt. Zack and Taylor are back for Tactical Friday. Zack and Talor share their tactics to take into the weekend and learn how to communicate better with your partner, value family members, and navigate advice from those who do not understand your goals.
Zack and Taylor provide their insight on how their families responded to their successes and be reminded to take advice with a grain of salt.
Tune in to this episode of The Tactical Leader, as Zack and Taylor find a meaningful way to remember their first meeting and express appreciation for one another!
[00:00 - 01:02] Opening Segment
- If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over to knightly.productions!
- Zack and Taylor are back for Tactical Friday!
- They will discuss the different ways of how your partner can reduce stress
[01:03 - 24:39] Intentionality Creates Spontaneity
- Family may not understand what you’re trying to accomplish, but don’t let it impact you
- Being chivalrous with your partner
- Receiving advice from your family
- Reminisce on how you and your partner first met
[24:40 – 26:19] Closing Segment
- Closing words and reminders
- Zack and Taylor encourage couples to be intentional with their time together to appreciate each other!
Key Quote:
“ Be intentional with doing this because reminiscing can create an avenue to appreciate and love each other in a different way. Intentionality creates spontaneity.” – Taylor Merritt
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Website: Daddy Tay Fitness
LinkeIn: Taylor Merrit
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“The intentionality for me was not to check out of business. The intentionality for me was to check in to your birthday celebration. We're eating really good food, mission accomplished, and you felt prioritized. I feel like mission accomplished.” – Taylor Merritt
How can one celebrate yourself can lead to personal growth? In today’s episode, Zack Knight is joined by Taylor Merritt. Zack and Taylor are back for, “What’s up, Wednesday”! They discuss the importance of taking time for yourself, even in the midst of busy schedules and hectic lives. In their own experiences of traveling together for business and pleasure, they share tips on how to break away from work, technology, or daily stressors such as communicating needs with partners.
Zack and Taylor provide their insight into the importance of self-care and setting intentionality for your own growth. Learn why it’s necessary to take a step back from work and other distractions to allow yourself to appreciate your surroundings with all five senses and embrace what life has to offer.
Tune in to this episode of The Tactical Leader, as they demonstrate that taking time to celebrate yourself can lead to personal growth and help you break away from the daily grind!
[00:00 - 01:28] Opening Segment
- If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over to knightly.productions!
- Zack and Taylor are back for “What’s up, Wednesday”
[01:29 - 09:32] How To Disconnect And Take A Mindset Reset
- Communication between partners is key to taking a mindset reset
- Being intentional about taking time off is important
- Setting boundaries and being selfish is not a bad thing
- Understanding the importance of taking time off to celebrate oneself
[09:33 – 20:10] Closing Segment
- Closing words and reminders
- Taylor shares that it’s important to take time to celebrate yourself can lead to personal growth and help you break away from the daily grind!
Key Quote:
“Communicating what you need to your partner and what they need asking what they need back.” – Taylor Merritt
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Website: Daddy Tay Fitness
LinkeIn: Taylor Merrit
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“You are your environment. Look at the people you're hanging around, those people who see us and I always felt so outside of it. You are your environment and you either stay in that environment or you decide to come out of it.” – Taylor Merritt
Why do you need to stand up for what you believe in? In today’s episode, Zack Knight is joined by Taylor Merritt. Taylor explores ways to find a balance between personal life and business. Zack and Taylor discuss the concept of time-blocking or scheduling date nights as a way to prioritize relationships and how setting expectations can build anticipation.
Taylor dives into the importance of being intentional in relationships, particularly for entrepreneurs who are passionate about their business. The discussion sheds light on the challenge of checking out and focusing on the relationship while first responders are constantly on duty.
Tune in to this episode of The Tactical Leader, as Taylor explores the importance of standing up for one’s beliefs and more!
[00:00 - 02:08] Opening Segment
- If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over to knightly.productions!
- Zack introduces Taylor Merritt!
- Zack and Taylor talk about, “Are you treating your partner like your business?”
[02:09 - 12:57] Intentionality In Relationships
- Scheduling date night as a practical application
- Setting an expectation for date night
- Balance is not a bad thing, but it requires intentionality to check in and out of business and relationships
- It is important to recognize that people are human beings and need time to check out
[12:58 - 31:57] Preserving Time For “Us”
- Defining time with your partner is different when your clients are around
- There should be boundaries created to preserve that time for us
- Respectful communication is key
- A perverse sense of loyalty can be a struggle in transitioning
[31:58 – 46:43] Closing Segment
- Closing words and reminders
- Taylor explores why is it important to stand up for your beliefs while finding a balance between your personal life and business!
- Head over to myvoicechallenge.com to find out how you can discover your voice, claim your independence, and build that thriving business that you've always wanted!
Key Quote:
“What I want to bridge the gap to, is helping people understand when you leave somebody else's corporate construct, you're not wrong in being subjective about not fitting in. One of the greatest struggles you had in transitioning no different than I did was a perverse sense of loyalty… But your own business doesn't have to be that way. bridging that gap to having the ability to make that decision for yourself.” – Zack Knight
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Website: Daddy Tay Fitness
LinkeIn: Taylor Merrit
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“Chivalry is not dead, it's underappreciated. I walk on the street side of the sidewalk every single time, it's a protective mechanism. I open doors, there are some doors I walk through first. If it's dark out, I will walk through and I won't hold a door open for you. I will walk out first, make sure it's safe, and bring you with me.” – Taylor Merritt
Why is it important to show appreciation in relationships? In today’s episode, Zack Knight is joined by Taylor Merritt. Zack and Taylor discuss the importance of taking action in relationships. They share their story of how they incorporated different relationship tactics, such as scheduling date nights and surprising each other with thoughtful gifts. They encourage others to do the same, emphasizing the importance of listening to your partner and taking charge when planning activities or dates.
Zack and Taylor explore the concept of chivalry, highlighting how it is often undervalued and that both men and women should show appreciation for each other’s efforts.
Tune in to this episode of The Tactical Leader, as Zack and Taylor dive into the idea of balance in a relationship, with both men and women taking on traditional roles and beyond!
[00:00 - 00:53] Opening Segment
- If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over to knightly.productions!
- Zack introduces Taylor Merritt!
- Scheduling a date night to show appreciation for your partner
[00:54 - 15:46] Appreciate Chivalry: Don’t Expect It, Give Something In Return
- Recognizing effort and not just the thought that counts
- Show appreciation for your partner’s actions
- Women should not expect chivalry; they are not entitled to it
- Protective mechanisms and other examples of chivalry
[15:47 - 29:51] Moms Have The Capability And The Balance Of Chivalry
- Women should not expect to be treated with chivalry unless they can tell men something they deserve inherently
- Chivalry does not have to be exclusive to significant others, it can be extended to all women
- Surprise your partner with something that she would like
- A challenge for the week, “Plan a surprise for your partner”
[29:52 – 33:35] Closing Segment
- Taylor shares the idea of balance in a relationship!
- Closing words and reminders
Key Quote:
“When we talk about like chivalry, how you open the door and if you start to expect it, and don't appreciate it. But make sure you really, really appreciate every moment, because those moments might not be there sometimes or they might stop doing them, but like, show the level of how appreciative you are because that's so special. That's so special.” – Taylor Merritt
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Website: Daddy Tay Fitness
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“It's the first time in my podcasting history. I truly believe I'm going to get interaction on the podcast, and on social media. There's never been the intentionality of my podcast is like to get interaction on social media.” – Taylor Merritt
What is the importance of feedback in our work? In today’s episode, Zack Knight is joined by Taylor Merritt. Zack and Taylor are back for, “What’s up, Wednesday”! Where they will be talking about the amazing feedback they have gotten from their listeners. They will talk about audience input, comments, and shoutouts from Brian Bogert.
Taylor talks about how to provide anonymous feedback if you need help with something in your relationship. They will discuss why men don’t adjust driver’s seats and how Brian Bogert can change her husband’s seat memory settings as a good way of messing with him for his upcoming birthday.
Tune in to this episode of The Tactical Leader, as they share some real talk and laughs as they get into the feedback that they have received!
[00:00 - 01:03] Opening Segment
- If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over to knightly.productions!
- Zack and Taylor are back for “What’s up, Wednesday”
[01:04 - 09:32] Any Feedback Is Good Feedback
- Talking about feedback from their previous interviews and events
- Audience input, comments, and shoutouts
- Providing anonymous feedback is great feedback
- Relationship advice and real talk
[09:33 – 16:31] Closing Segment
- Closing words and reminders
- Taylor shares their real talk and laughs as they get into the feedback that they have received!
Key Quote:
“I truly think that we have differing opinions on quite a few things. So, I think if somebody presents a topic to us, I think we will very much take opposite viewpoints and be able to draw down to an understanding between those two viewpoints.” – Taylor Merritt
Connect with Taylor Merrit:
Website: Daddy Tay Fitness
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“Don't expect your partner to learn off the jump if they do great. But if they are more reserved and they're still showing up for you, make sure you make it known to appreciate them for that, the fact that they're showing up.” – Taylor Merritt
Why is it important to create a safe environment where people can bridge any gaps? In today’s episode, Zack Knight is joined by Taylor Merritt. Taylor dives into the perspectives on life, relationships, and dual entrepreneurship. Through a healthy mix of personal stories, tactical advice, and honest conversations they will be discussing topics such as influencing your partner, being inclusive in a relationship, supporting each other, having empathy for one another, and more.
Taylor emphasizes the importance of providing empathy and understanding if the answer is, “No”.
Tune in to this episode of The Tactical Leader, as Taylor shares that it’s important to listen without reacting or forming judgments when communicating with your partner!
[00:00 - 02:10] Opening Segment
- If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over to knightly.productions!
- Zack introduces Taylor Merritt!
- Taylor talks about how empathy can get people in trouble
[02:11 - 18:28] Exploring Inclusivity In Relationships
- Relationships are two-sided and need to come together as one
- Making your partner feel wanted is important
- Provide context, details, descriptions, and clarity for the partner who may not be an entrepreneur
- Empathy is key in understanding the partner’s worries and concerns
[18:29 - 48:53] Communication Is Key To Bridging The Gap In Struggling Relationships
- It is important for both partners to try and understand each other’s perspectives
- Communication is the key to bridge the gap between couples
- Talk about your feelings without fear of rejection or judgment
- Understand that men are problem solvers and women are emotional state
[48:4 – 56:04] Closing Segment
- Closing words and reminders
- Taylor shares that it’s important to listen and support your partner even if their feeling does not make sense!
- Head over to myvoicechallenge.com to find out how you can discover your voice, claim your independence, and build that thriving business that you've always wanted!
Key Quote:
“Relationships are two-sided to come together as one.” – Taylor Merritt
Connect with Taylor Merrit:
Website: Daddy Tay Fitness
LinkeIn: Taylor Merrit
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“We put our relationship first and for example, we are creating our, relationship, our own relationship, our own home, our own family. The relationship that we're in and future potential for family comes before everything outside of it.” – Taylor Merritt
What are the actionable steps that you can take to strengthen your relationships? On this special Tactical Friday edition, Zack Knight is joined by Taylor Merritt. Taylor discusses actionable takeaways that you can implement this weekend with your partner. Zack and Taylor show you how to build a strong foundation for relationships.
They discuss a belief that both of them have which is, putting the relationship first. They discuss one thing that they have in common which is looking out for people and being passionate about anything we pursue.
Tune in to this episode of The Tactical Leader, as Taylor shares how to strengthen your relationships with actionable steps!
[00:00 - 02:09] Opening Segment
- If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over to knightly.productions!
- Head over to myvoicechallenge.com to register for a free podcasting workshop!
- Zack introduces Taylor Merritt!
[02:10 - 06:43] Taking Actionable Steps To Strengthen Your Relationships
- Take 10-15 minutes to ask your partner questions in order to get to know them more
- They talk about their belief which is to put their relationship first
- Having good support from their partner
- Looking out for their people and being driven and passionate in anything they pursue
[06:44 – 12:08] Closing Segment
- Closing words and reminders
- Taylor shares how to strengthen your relationships with actionable steps!
- Head over to myvoicechallenge.com to find out how you can discover your voice, claim your independence, and build that thriving business that you've always wanted!
Key Quote:
“I feel a genuine sense of “We” as opposed to “I” in the relationship. And think of one thing that you both have in common..” – Taylor Merritt
Connect with Taylor Merrit:
Website: Daddy Tay Fitness
LinkedIn: Taylor Merrit
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“It goes to the level of importance of the person in your life. You're extremely important in my life, obviously. And I'm extremely important in your life. We are one. So hosting an event, going to an event, it's automatic that like if I can physically be there or in some capacity contribute. I'm going to be there.” – Taylor Merritt
Why is it important to have a commitment in both life and business? In today’s episode, Zack Knight is joined by Taylor Merritt. Taylor talks about the BATL Biz Summit and shares their experiences with the summit. Zack and Taylor talk about the importance of relationships at such events, with Taylor emphasizing his strong values system and belief in empathy for those in relationships.
Taylor discusses the power of sacrifice in relationships, understanding expectations, and learning to love what your partner loves.
Tune in to this episode of The Tactical Leader, as Taylor provides her insight into how to handle stressful situations with love and support!
[00:00 - 00:55] Opening Segment
- If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over to knightly.productions!
- Head over to myvoicechallenge.com to register for a free podcasting workshop!
- Zack introduces Taylor Merritt!
- Taylor discusses their recent event, The BATL Biz Summit
[00:56 - 18:52] Showing Up For Each Other And Building An Inclusive Culture
- Integrating life and showing up for each other
- Understanding the importance of creating boundaries and maintaining accountability
- Making sacrifices and learning to love what your partner loves
- Not having expectations can be a trap if there is no context around maintaining boundaries
[18:53 - 52:31] The Power Of Presence In Relationships
- Spousal support is necessary for a successful relationship and business
- Holding people accountable for their promises and setting a standard of expectation
- Destructive behavior in relationships is common but can be damaging if allowed to continue
- Presence is the most valuable thing a partner can give to each other
[52:32 – 01:00:09] Closing Segment
- Closing words and reminders
- Taylor shares how to handle different situations with love and support!
- Head over to myvoicechallenge.com to find out how you can discover your voice, claim your independence, and build that thriving business that you've always wanted!
Key Quote:
“We’re all human, we have lives, we have things to take care of, whether it is solo or together, whether you work a nine to five or you're an entrepreneur, but seeing the US mentality is so rewarding and how we show up for each other.” – Taylor Merritt
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Website: Daddy Tay Fitness
LinkeIn: Taylor Merrit
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“It is critical, as a business owner, and the main way that you can grow is if you grow yourself personally. And the best way to do that is to sometimes pause notice and choose different ways and avenues in which to create new habits.” – Nyala Allen
How does your personal development play a role that impacts business growth? In today’s episode, Zack Knight is joined by Nyala Allen. Nyala Allen is a passionate Army veteran leader and coach dedicated to helping others aspire, collaborate, and achieve their personal and professional goals, especially veterans. Nyala is a multifaceted entrepreneur and visionary who shares her expertise as a Real Estate Broker Associate to assist home buyers and sellers in maximizing their VA Home Loan benefit options. With her guidance, real estate clients save time and money, reduce debt, and improve their lifestyle when they buy and sell a home. Nyala Allen is the proud owner of ACE Veteran Realty, LLC, which stands for Aspire, Collaborate, and Elevate. ACE Veteran Realty, LLC was created to focus on veteran empowerment within the real estate industry. Nyala utilizes the pillars of Faith, Peace, Freedom, Accountability, and Family to empower each client to aspire, collaborate, and elevate their specific personal and professional goals. Nyala is a Georgia Veteran Community Leader and embraces being the #VeteranChampion who continues to build a successful brand and business that focuses on elevating the mindset and conversation of veteran growth through education, coaching, and real estate services.
Tune in to this episode of The Tactical Leader, as Nyala invites listeners to BATL Biz Summit!
[00:00 - 02:22] Opening Segment
- If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over to knightly.productions!
- Head over to myvoicechallenge.com to register for a free podcasting workshop!
- Zack introduces Nyala Allen!
- Nyala is a multifaceted entrepreneur and visionary who shares her expertise as a Real Estate Broker Associate
- Nyala is a speaker at the upcoming BATL Biz Summit
[02:23 - 03:50] Exploring Personal Development To Elevate Veteran Entrepreneurship
- She is the owner of ACE Veteran Realty which stands for Aspire, Collaborate, and Elevate
- She will be talking about going beyond service and her transition story
- Embracing the veteran champion attitude and focusing on business as well as elevating mindset and conversation
- Investing in personal development through retreats to create new habits and grow professionally
[03:51 - 07:44] How Movement Helps To Grow Business And Relationships
- Personal development is a must for business growth
- Movement is very critical for personal growth
- Learning new coaching techniques and actively listening helps in personal relationships
- Nutrition experts will be one of the speakers at the summit
[07:45 – 11:46] Closing Segment
- Closing words and reminders
- Nyala invites listeners to join the BATL Biz Summit!
- Head over to myvoicechallenge.com to find out how you can discover your voice, claim your independence, and build that thriving business that you've always wanted!
Key Quote:
“Movement is very critical. If you're anything that's at rest, stays at rest, anything that is in movement will continue to move, and that's how we grow. I believe we grow through movement through...
“Whether you're “alone” or “feel alone” or you're in the trenches with someone, I'm so beyond grateful I get to do this with you. A challenge to think about if you are in the same place as us, as far as getting to do this with someone else. this is a really great way to appreciate them and it highlights what you can do. It's, a double challenge.” – Taylor Merritt
What is the key to communication in relationships? In today’s episode, Zack Knight is joined by Taylor Merritt. Taylor is a champion college athlete that attended the University of North Georgia and began her fitness journey performing at the top of college sports. She was later inducted into the UNG Hall of Fame and began a career of personal training and group fitness in Savannah, Georgia, and later moved to Atlanta to continue building her community.
Taylor also competed in NPC competitions as a figure and bikini competitor to test her capabilities as a fitness professional. This is where Taylor really honed her skills in fitness and nutrition and placed top 5 in each of her competitions!
Tune in to this episode of The Tactical Leader, as Taylor talks about her relationship with her struggles as an entrepreneur and her relationship with Zack!
[00:01 - 01:04] Opening Segment
- If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over to knightly.productions!
- Head over to myvoicechallenge.com to register for a free podcasting workshop!
- Zack introduces Taylor Merritt!
- Taylor Merrit is a champion athlete and a personal trainer in group fitness
[01:05 - 07:18] Discovering The Realities Of Life And Business
- Learning how to communicate, deal with conflict, and celebrate each other
- Giving value to listeners to learn and apply nuggets of positivity in their lives
- The goal is to understand connectivity and relatability with the audience
- Inviting questions, feedback, and interactivity with the audience
[07:19 - 10:29] A Conversation About Security, Growth, And Comfort
- Taking action in the face of fear
- Couples therapy is needed and deserved, especially for veterans
- They challenge the audience by asking:
- Ask your partner a question
- Answer it
- Give feedback
[10:30 – 44:36] Closing Segment
- Closing words and reminders
- Taylor invites listeners to join the BATL Biz Summit!
- Head over to myvoicechallenge.com to find out how you can discover your voice, claim your independence, and build that thriving business that you've always wanted!
Key Quote:
“When it comes to passion, if you don't have a passion for something, you're not going to be nine times out of 10, you're not going to be all in.” – Taylor Merritt
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“We wanted to be a solution for business owners that were growth-oriented, and we wanted to have an ecosystem of solutions that was unbiased.” – Keith Gause
How do you create a proactive system that will benefit your business? In today’s episode, Zack Knight is joined by Keith Gause. Keith is a former military and law enforcement officer turned successful entrepreneur. He discusses the four pillars of his consulting firm, Tideland Consulting: Asset Protection, Risk Management, Tax Strategy, and Cash Flow. He talks about growing up in Texas, joining the military after high school, and transitioning into law enforcement before finally becoming an entrepreneur.
Tune in to this episode of The Tactical Leader, as Keith invites listeners to BATL Biz Summit!
[00:01 - 01:04] Opening Segment
- If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over to knightly.productions!
- Head over to myvoicechallenge.com to register for a free podcasting workshop!
- Zack introduces Keith Gause!
- Kevin is a former military, law enforcement, and entrepreneur
[01:05 - 07:18] How A Veteran Achieved A Seven Figure Exit
- Transitioning from the military before moving into law enforcement
- His dad owned a plumbing company which introduced him to entrepreneurship
- Scaling his business to seven figure exit in three years
- Learned discipline and dedication from the military
[07:19 - 10:29] Growth Oriented Solutions
- Studied finance and investing post-exit
- Growth-oriented solutions that are unbiased
- Asset protection, risk management, tax strategy, cashflow strategies
- Proactive approach to help clients grow their bottom line and pay less taxes
[10:30 – 14:19] Closing Segment
- Closing words and reminders
- Keith invites listeners to join the BATL Biz Summit!
- Head over to myvoicechallenge.com to find out how you can discover your voice, claim your independence, and build that thriving business that you've always wanted!
Key Quote:
“I ran the business, you know, from 2009 to 2012, 2011, really, I was able to take it and scale it and do a seven-figure exit. So that was my introduction to entrepreneurship, back then I didn't know shit, right? In the military, they just go do it, figure it out.” – Keith Gause
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“If you want it to be successful and be a tool that actually helps you close business. You have to be able to connect with your prospects in that type of medium.” – Kevin Snow
How can you maximize ROI through email marketing techniques? In today’s episode, Zack Knight is joined by Kevin Snow, Kevin Snow is the co-host of the Top 100 Apple Podcast, Growth Mode, Army Veteran, CEO of Time On Target, and COO and Co-Founder of Success Champions. Kevin is a sales expert and a serious technology geek who knows how to help his clients take their automation game to the next level and is changing the game of business development. With a 20-year career working with brands like Frontier Communications, Nextel, Salesforce, and BNI, his knowledge, skills, and understanding of communication and technology are getting real results for the businesses he works with. Kevin knows how to integrate digital technology with your sales process in an authentic, professional way.
Kevin discusses strategies for crafting emails that are personalized yet effective and the importance of adding a personal touch.
Tune in to this episode of The Tactical Leader, as Kevin shares his tips on how to approach speakers at conferences without being intimidated by their speaker badge!
[00:01 - 01:00] Opening Segment
- If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over to knightly.productions!
- Head over to myvoicechallenge.com to register for a free podcasting workshop!
- Zack introduces Kevin Snow!
- Kevin is the co-host of the Top 100 Apple Podcast, Growth Mode, Army Veteran, CEO of Time On Target, and COO, and Co-Founder of Success Champions
[01:01 - 05:14] The Value Of Email Marketing For Business Growth
- His focus on sales, networking, technology, Star Wars, and Harry Potter
- How to manage time?
- How to do more with less and balance personnel needs to increase revenue
- Email marketing still has the highest ROI of any digital marketing medium
[05:15 - 09:39] Ask The Right Questions And Get The Most Out Of Conferences
- People are sending out lazy emails with no context
- Small businesses need to be smarter and connect to their prospects through email
- Your email should have substance behind it and not be a shotgun blast that annoys everyone
[09:38– 17:09] Closing Segment
- Closing words and reminders
- Kevin invites listeners to the BATL Biz Summit!
- Head over to myvoicechallenge.com to find out how you can discover your voice, claim your independence, and build that thriving business that you've always wanted!
Key Quote:
“Email still has the highest ROI of any of the digital marketing mediums.” – Kevin Snow
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“It’s never about the systems. It's never about the strategies. It's never about the tactics. I've worked with some of the highest performers in the world, added multiple seven, eight, nine figures to organizations by just simply helping their leader or set of leaders understand that they're contributing and burying their teams and their trash from their past, but has nothing to do with the business right in front of them. And all of a sudden, we get to live a more connected life.” – Brian Bogert
How can you identify the “trash” in your past? In today’s episode, Zack Knight is joined by Brian Bogert, Brian is the Owner and President of The Brian Bogert Companies. Brian shares how to become aware of the lessons of his past and be able to recognize one’s own truth instead of allowing others to define them through their own lens.
Brian covers what he will be teaching attendees at the Battle Biz Summit in Atlanta in August, on how to transform waste into wealth by identifying “Trash” from the past, raising awareness around it, owning and moving through those pieces, unpacking trash inside them and integrating it through five pillars.
Tune in to this episode of The Tactical Leader, as Brian shares his inspiring story and learn actionable strategies to help you identify your trash so you can create wealth in your life!
[00:01 - 01:05] Opening Segment
- If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over to knightly.productions!
- Head over to myvoicechallenge.com to register for a free podcasting workshop!
- Zack introduces the sponsors and special guest, Brian Bogert!
- Brian is the Owner and President of The Brian Bogert Companies
[01:06 - 07:43] Becoming The Garbage Man And Creating Impact For Others
- Recognizing the importance of personal and business life being in balance
- Encouraging others to be aware of their own stories
- Protected himself with an intellectual narrative
- Understanding the value of emotion
[07:44 - 10:24] Unpacking The Pain Of Self-Sabotage
- Everything he teaches is a byproduct of frameworks that didn’t exist
- Self-sabotage was voiding relationships, friends, family, and spouses
- Identifying and taking out the “trash”
[10:25– 15:56] Closing Segment
- Closing words and reminders
- Brian Bogert offers
- Head over to myvoicechallenge.com to find out how you can discover your voice, claim your independence, and build that thriving business that you've always wanted!
Key Quote:
“Being intentionally focused on integrating and aligning our entire life, family, business, and everything so that I can live life on my terms. I'm deeply curious about the human experience. I'm deeply curious about human connection.” – Brian Bogert
Connect with Brian!
Website: Brian Bogert
LinkedIn: Brian Bogert
Instagram: @bogertbrian
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“We are here to build community and to create support, both through civilians, business owners, and our veteran communities. And through that we've been able to really grow and expand, support the community.” – KC Sullivan
Why is it important to have a positive look at self-love and celebrate small wins? In today’s episode, Zack Knight is joined by KC Sullivan, KC is an expert wardrobe curator, style educator, shopping enthusiast, and genuine encourager committed to helping you love what you see in the mirror. She explores the importance of understanding why we’re doing things from a perspective of health rather than looks.
KC discusses how we should approach fitness, fashion, and food from a positive perspective, recognizing that these industries are multi-billion industries.
Tune in to this episode of The Tactical Leader, as KC emphasizes the importance of self-love, discipline, motivation, and celebrating small wins when it comes to fitness and nutrition!
[00:01 - 01:44] Opening Segment
- If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over to knightly.productions!
- Head over to myvoicechallenge.com to register for a free podcasting workshop!
- Zack introduces the sponsors and special guest, KC Sullivan!
- KC is an expert wardrobe curator, style educator, shopping enthusiast, and genuine encourager
[01:45 - 33:09] Creating Sustainable Habits For Achieving Your Goals
- Her passion is to help people empower themselves to live a healthy lifestyle
- She explains that competitiveness in athletics leads to making fitness therapeutic and mentally
- Start with yourself to live a healthy, sustainable life
- Take into consideration lifestyle, goals, and current eating habits
[33:10 - 40:38] A Journey To Self-Love And Commitment
- Awareness is where you’re at and how you’re feeling is key to nutrition and fitness
- Take time for yourself, commit to yourself like a relationship
- Emotions drive our habits, butt drive our intentions
- Understand why you are wearing the clothes you are buying
[40:39– 49:08] Closing Segment
- Closing words and reminders
- KC offers their mastermind in September with weekly coaching sessions and guest speakers!
- Head over to myvoicechallenge.com to find out how you can discover your voice, claim your independence, and build that thriving business that you've always wanted!
Key Quote:
“Clothes became a band-aid, they weren't a solution…And so it became really important for me to find ways to create sustainability for my clients.” – KC Sullivan
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“When I started investing at that point, it's a simple thing to me and I wanted to share it with everybody… But honestly, what you get out of it to me is well worth it because once you start building a portfolio, then you can continue to grow that portfolio.” – Jackie Dyer
Why is it important to have the right education to succeed in real estate? In today’s episode, Zack Knight is joined by Jackie Dyer, Jackie is a real estate broker and retired Navy veteran. She shares her experience of transitioning to real estate from the military and becoming a Military Relocation Professional. She talks about the benefits of investing in real estate for college-aged kids, how to use trust funds to rent out rooms, building relationships with clients beyond transactions, and how to differentiate oneself as a real estate agent.
Jackie shares her tips for managing the debt-to-income ratio when having multiple properties, choosing areas around Atlanta that are recession-proof, and using equity to take the next step in investing.
Tune in to this episode of The Tactical Leader, as Jackie talks about the challenges that come with team-based work in this field and suggest ways of helping veterans transition into the real estate world through education!
[00:01 - 04:35] Opening Segment
- If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over to knightly.productions!
- Head over to myvoicechallenge.com to register for a free podcasting workshop!
- Zack introduces the sponsors and special guest, Jackie Dyer!
- Jackie is a real estate broker and was on active duty for the Navy for 22 years
[04:36 - 15:31] Unlock Generational Wealth Through Real Estate Investing
- How she transitioned from the military to real estate
- Learning how to do commercial, multifamily, and build generational wealth
- Military veterans are all about buying multifamily properties
- House hacking is a great way for young service members to pay their mortgages and get cash flow
[15:32 - 44:13] Using Equity To Create A Legacy With VA Renovation Loans
- Purchasing a property for college-aged kids to build equity and credit
- Building relationships with clients beyond the transaction
- Differentiating oneself by providing value through magazines, social media, and answering questions on platforms
- Educating the public on real estate programs
[44:14– 50:12] Closing Segment
- Closing words and reminders
- Jackie answers the biggest challenges that a veteran who wants to transition into real estate may face!
- Head over to myvoicechallenge.com to find out how you can discover your voice, claim your independence, and build that thriving business that you've always wanted!
Key Quote:
“I graduated to multifamily and I loved it because there were no emotions. Real estate is very emotional.” – Jackie Dyer
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“We're no longer needed the wars are over, we're no longer on the front page, but all that crap from all those wars still exists. So don't lose focus, veterans kick ass. We make things happen.” – Lloyd Knight
In today’s episode, Zack Knight is joined by Lloyd Knight, Lloyd discusses the importance of veteran support from both veterans and non-veterans alike. He talks about his journey into the Air Force and founding VETLANTA, and writing a book, “The Knight’s Work: My Unfinished Journey of VETLANTA”.
Lloyd explores how to use experience and decisions from grassroots organizations to help veterans, building morale in the workforce by encouraging meaningful conversations with employees and setting limits on their workloads.
Tune in to this episode of The Tactical Leader, as Lloyd invites listeners to join their upcoming summit at UPS Corporate Office in Sandy Springs!
[00:01 - 03:09] Opening Segment
- If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over to knightly.productions!
- Head over to myvoicechallenge.com to register for a free podcasting workshop!
- Zack introduces the sponsors and special guest, Lloyd Knight!
- Lloyd is a retired Air Force veteran and a UPS veteran talent acquisition strategy manager
[03:10 - 33:10] Don’t Lose Focus: Supporting Veterans In The Post-War Era
- He talks about how he wrote his book, ““The Knight’s Work: My Unfinished Journey of VETLANTA”
- Finding fulfillment in engaging with his brothers and sisters in the veteran community
- Non-veterans can show their support by volunteering, showing up to events, helping veterans with resumes, and not losing focus on the issues that veterans may face
- Founding a chartered club to help veterans and their families, with no money involved
[33:11 - 45:47] Helping Veterans Find Meaningful Employment
- Facilitating faith-based networking
- Showing up to help veterans and seeing how they want to engage
- Creating space for non-veterans to understand the problems
- Corporate culture has changed but people are still business
- Volunteerism is important, especially for Unite Way season
[45:48– 53:23] Closing Segment
- Closing words and reminders
- Lloyd invites listeners to join their upcoming summit at UPS Corporate Office in Sandy Springs!
- Head over to myvoicechallenge.com to find out how you can discover your voice, claim your independence, and build that thriving business that you've always wanted!
Key Quote:
“I wanna make sure veterans get good meaningful employment. Because you give the veteran a good, meaningful job, it's gonna help alleviate a lot of those other issues.” – Lloyd Knight
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“A commitment is a pledge to do something, right? It's a form of putting your ass on a line every day, then having the self-discipline to keep your ass there and keep you on track. But most people are interested in real estate. Most people are interested in making more money. Most people are interested in keeping more of their money. They're not committed to it because being committed means you have to take ownership of that.” – Dave Houser
In today’s episode, Zack Knight is joined by Dave Houser, Dave is a personal finance expert who shares a passion for building confidence in their clients. He shares his journey to becoming a financial expert and emphasizes the need for people to be literate in their finances. His perspective is unique as he focuses on keeping more of one’s money rather than taking more.
Dave shares his goal to help people rethink their approach to money and use it as a tool to live their best lives while also protecting their assets legally. Legacy planning is also discussed, emphasizing leaving behind a meaningful impact beyond just accumulating wealth.
Tune in to this episode of The Tactical Leader, as Dave advises against chasing returns and recommends investing in vehicles that offer tax benefits!
[00:01 - 03:58] Opening Segment
- If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over to knightly.productions!
- Head over to myvoicechallenge.com to register for a free podcasting workshop!
- Zack introduces the sponsors and special guest, Dave Houser!
- Dave discusses his expertise in financial competence and literacy
[03:59 - 19:25] A Unique Perspective On Money And Independence
- His revelation when he was losing money and started thinking about his financial situation
- How he helps people learn how to keep more of their money and create independence
- Paying yourself first is important but many people don’t do it
- How he helps people get organized with their finances, eliminate debt, and build liquidity while systematically eliminating debts
[19:26 - 45:41] Overcome Fear And Shame Around Money
- Identity protection and serving ideal clients
- The importance of financial planning
- He distinguishes between saving and investing
- The importance of commitment in achieving financial goals
[45:42– 53:43] Closing Segment
- Closing words and reminders
- Dave advises listeners to stop changing returns and invest in something you have control over!
- Head over to myvoicechallenge.com to find out how you can discover your voice, claim your independence, and build that thriving business that you've always wanted!
Key Quote:
“If you don't have any control over what you're investing, maybe you wanna think about that. My biggest thing would be to stop chasing returns.” – Dave Houser
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“Whenever you're in your worst place, you're focused on yourself, and when you're in your best places, you're focused on outside of yourself, other people. That's really what dug me out of a hole.” – Roger Hill
In today’s episode, Zack Knight is joined by Roger Hill, Roger is an Army infantry officer with combat deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan. He shares with us his book “Dog Company”, which narrates his experience in Afghanistan as a company commander. He is also on the advisory board of Warrior Set Free, a non-profit organization that provides support to veterans.
Roger dives into his experiences as a military veteran who faced false allegations of detainee abuse and was labeled disloyal by the military. He struggled with forgiveness and survivor’s guilt but eventually learned that loyalty should be to higher values and principles rather than just to the machine.
Tune in to this episode of The Tactical Leader, as Roger emphasizes the importance of taking action!
[00:01 - 02:51] Opening Segment
- If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over to knightly.productions!
- Head over to myvoicechallenge.com to register for a free podcasting workshop!
- Zack introduces the sponsors and special guest, Roger Hill!
- Roger talks about his struggle to regain clearance after leaving the military and how it was ultimately awarded to him
[02:52 - 17:19] Lessons Learned From The Military To Corporate World
- He talks about his time serving in Afghanistan, highlighting differences in rules of engagement and detention facilities
- He focuses on his deployment in a province in Afghanistan which was supposed to be peaceful but turned out to be a dangerous mission with many casualties
- Finding out that a translator who worked closely with him was a spy
- Feeling betrayed by his own people during a military investigation
[17:20 - 48:31] Advice For Young People To Consider Joining The Military
- Veterans face challenges when transitioning out of the military, including fighting for retirement benefits
- Legacy and giving back to the community are important values for veterans
- Overcoming personal struggles involves focusing on others and capturing negative thoughts
- Honoring loved ones and making a positive impact in the world
[48:32– 1:14:02] Closing Segment
- Closing words and reminders
- Roger advises listeners to take action, veterans need more support in the business space and can only grow as a community if they work together!
- Head over to myvoicechallenge.com to find out how you can discover your voice, claim your independence, and build that thriving business that you've always wanted!
Key Quote:
“Loyalty is about being loyal to higher values and principles like honor, integrity, and those sorts of things.” – Roger Hill
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“There is no bad question. The only bad question is the one that's ever asked.” – Brian Dolan
In today’s episode, Zack Knight is joined by Brian Dolan, Brian shares his experience in building exceptional teams in the telecommunications industry. He talks about his journey and the importance of being part of an organization that supports growth. Brian emphasizes the value of mentors and serving leadership, highlighting effective communication and listening as key leadership skills.
Brian encourages listeners to have a sense of curiosity in employees and the importance of allowing them to affect change in the organization
Tune in to this episode of The Tactical Leader, as Brian emphasizes stewardship and community engagement in supporting first responders!
[00:01 - 06:36] Opening Segment
- If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over to knightly.productions!
- Head over to myvoicechallenge.com to register for a free podcasting workshop!
- Zack introduces the sponsors and special guest, Brian Dolan!
- Brian was invited for his work with Milton First Responders Foundation and community involvement
- Building exceptional teams in the telecommunications industry
[06:37 - 24:05] Supporting First Responders And Their Families In Times Of Crisis
- Working in the confidence space and is interested in how lack of confidence affects individuals and organizations
- Remote work during COVID has led to disenfranchisement and lack of opportunity for some employee
- The importance of mentorship in his own career success and encourages others to seek out mentors and become mentors themselves
- Getting kids off the streets in impoverished neighborhoods and providing them with a safe place to do homework and engage in sports activities
[24:06 - 46:53] Insights On Community Stewardship And Fundraising For First Responders
- The foundation’s main responsibility is to support first responders and their families during times of crisis, including financial support
- Getting involved in non-profit work leads to networking opportunities and personal growth
- The importance of passion and curiosity in volunteering
- The need to set expectations and hold people accountable in organizations
[46:54– 1:05:43] Closing Segment
- Closing words and reminders
- Brian shares his upcoming event featuring the Miami band at Nashville Yacht Club with VIP and general admission tickets available!
- Head over to myvoicechallenge.com to find out how you can discover your voice, claim your independence, and build that thriving business that you've always wanted!
Key Quote:
“Getting involved sometimes is the hardest starting point… Let me tell you that the relationships I've been able to cross and develop, I would never have if I had not gotten involved in non-profit work.” – Brian Dolan
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“What we fail to realize is that a lot of the things we develop being in either military or on a sports team, a student-athlete, is that you develop these transferable skills and if you just change your focus, it can be applied to anything.” – Bryan Scott
In today’s episode, Zack Knight is joined by Bryan Scott, Bryan is a product of Penn State University, and was drafted in the second round of the 2003 NFL Draft with the 55th pick overall. Chosen by the Atlanta Falcons, he played with the New Orleans Saints and finished his ten-year NFL career with the Buffalo Bills, winning the 2012 Buffalo Bills Walter Payton Man of the Year award. After Retirement, Bryan landed on Shark Tank, presenting a product to the sharks that absorb shock, and landed a deal with Mark Cuban and Daymond John.
Bryan talks about his success on Shark Tank, where he made a deal with Damon John and Mark Cuban. He learned how to deal with depression and anxiety during his transition from military to civilian life and how he recognized transferable skills developed in sports or the military that could be applied to any field. Find out how taking a step back allowed him to move two steps forward in his career and the importance of providing a community and great space when it comes to attracting customers.
Tune in to this episode of the Tactical Leader, as we explore Bryan Scott’s incredible story!
[00:01 - 01:32] Opening Segment
- If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over to knightly.productions!
- Head over to myvoicechallenge.com to register for a free podcasting workshop!
- Zack introduces the sponsors and special guest, Bryan Scott!
- Bryan is a former NFL star who now owns a company that creates custom orthotics for veterans and athletes with knee and feet problems
[01:33 - 03:00] Learning How To Go Slow To Go Fast
- Bryan talks about his history as an NFL star
- He suffers from middle-child syndrome
- How he went through a grieving period after retiring from football
- His experience with anxiety and depression
[18:16 - 33:15] Navigating Through Anxiety And Depression
- Developing transferrable skills from military and sports teams
- Learned how to pivot and adjust in stressful situations
- He advises going slow to go fast which can help in transitioning
- Engaging with guests and providing a pleasurable shopping experience is key
[41:35 – 50:38] Closing Segment
- Closing words and reminders
- Bryan advises listeners to create a culture and place that people enjoy coming to is important
- Head over to myvoicechallenge.com to find out how you can discover your voice, claim your independence, and build that thriving business that you've always wanted!
Key Quote:
“People don't buy your products. They buy you.” – Bryan Scott
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“Getting your emails delivered to the inbox is not rocket science, but it is a mixture of science and art.” – Scott Hartley
In today’s episode, we welcome back Scott Hartley, Scott discusses the four fundamentals for small business owners to get their emails seen and increase their sales. He explains how monitoring and managing customer engagement, setting up authentication properly on the sending domain, choosing the right email service provider, and tracking and understanding your deliverability score can help ensure that your emails are legally driving on the email marketing highway and not getting penalized by Microsoft, Google, and Yahoo.
Tune in to learn how mastering these fundamentals can help you have more success with your email campaigns!
[00:01 - 01:06] Opening Segment
- If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over to knightly.productions!
- Scott discusses the four fundamentals for getting emails delivered to the inbox
[01:07 - 06:54] Mastering The Four Fundamentals Of Email Delivery
- Engagement and authentication are scientific pieces with rules to abide by
- Content is an art, as it will vary from person to person
- The layout should include one or two small images and three or fewer total links
- Reputation is affected by personal actions as well as external factors such as web hosting and third-party websites
[06:55 - 12:36] Closing Segment
- Scott’s final words
- Connect with Scott (links below)
- Head over to myvoicechallenge.com to find out how you can discover your voice, claim your independence, and build that thriving business that you've always wanted!
Key Quotes:
“The number one thing to getting more of your emails delivered to the inbox is monitoring and managing your engagement.” - Scott Hartley
Connect with Scott Hartley
Website: MasterPlan4Success
LinkedIn: Scott Hartley
Facebook: MasterPlan4Success
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“Once you understand those (four fundamentals), you don't have to be a master of those, but once you understand them, no matter what platform that you're using, you can start doing things so that you get better results from your email marketing.” – Scott Hartley
In today’s episode, we welcome back Scott Hartley, Scott is a serial entrepreneur and founder of MasterPlan4Success, Scott Hartley built his first company into a multi-six-figure-a-year business from scratch. Taking his knowledge and experience, in 2017, Scott decided to help other small business owners by helping them with marketing strategies, systems, and automation and - in particular, optimizing their email deliverability to maximize their profits. He just published a short, strategy-packed book on this topic titled Hit The Inbox: How To Avoid The Spam Folder & Grow Your Business With Email Marketing. He has helped a wide variety of clients, including attorneys, IT consultants, financial advisors, psychologists, community organizations and even bakers, and many others to make more money and win and keep more customers. Scott has shared the virtual stage with experts like Grant Cardone, Loral Langemeier, Kim Walsh Phillips, David Milton, and many more.
Tune in as we pick Scott’s brain about what it takes to successfully grow a business through email marketing!
[00:01 - 02:08] Opening Segment
- If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over to knightly.productions!
- Scott’s background in the computer business, where he learned about direct response marketing
[02:09 - 13:00] Building Relationships With Your Customers And Grow Your Business
- Promoting a biannual PC tune-up service which got the speaker hooked on email marketing
- Email marketing is still an effective platform for small businesses to grow their email list
- Building relationship with people on your list is more important than the size of the list
- Relationship building is key to having a successful business
- Know your ideal customers intimately, both demographically and psychographically
[13:01 - 22:54] Closing Segment
- Scott advises listeners to understand the fundamentals to get better results from email marketing
- Connect with Scott (links below)
- Join us for Tactical Friday!
- Head over to myvoicechallenge.com to find out how you can discover your voice, claim your independence, and build that thriving business that you've always wanted!
Key Quotes:
“Relationship is the most important thing that you can have in your business. And if you can build relationships with every single person or the majority of people that are on your list, no matter what form that takes, that's going to allow you to grow and to scale and to get where you want to be.” - Scott Hartley
Connect with Scott Hartley
Website: MasterPlan4Success
LinkedIn: Scott Hartley
Facebook: MasterPlan4Success
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“Be mindful of how you learn. Some people learn audibly, some people learn visually, some people are, it's learning while they're doing.” – Jennifer Chapman
In today’s episode, we welcome back Jennifer Chapman, Jennifer discusses motivating people, corporate world dynamics, and entrepreneurship as well as the importance of both hard and soft skills in success. She shares her expertise on when someone is ready or not ready for a leadership role and explains why having soft skills are what positions you to make money long-term. She shares her experience which contrasts with the speaker’s journey as an entrepreneur and business owner and gains insight into how his company is growing and scaling.
Tune in to learn more about harnessing it properly, assessments, and much more!
[00:01 - 01:12] Opening Segment
- If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over to knightly.productions!
- Jennifer discusses ambition, leadership, and motivating people
[01:13 - 10:25] Exploring the Role of Soft Skills in Leadership and Management
- Soft skills are important for being a good leader
- Hard skills are what people hire you for
- We all have a framework we have to fit into
- She talks about how to accelerate your leadership capabilities
[10:26 - 15:40] Closing Segment
- Jennifer wants to continue the conversation with the listeners about ambition and how to harness it properly
- Connect with Jennifer (links below)
- Join us for Tactical Friday!
- Head over to myvoicechallenge.com to find out how you can discover your voice, claim your independence, and build that thriving business that you've always wanted!
Key Quotes:
“The hard skills are what makes you money. The soft skills are what positions you in a place to make that money.” - Jennifer Chapman
Connect with Jennifer Chapman
Website: Ambition Leadership
LinkedIn: Jennifer Chapman
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“Don't feel like you just have to listen to a podcast from point A to point B. And there you go. Engage with the audio.” - Jennifer Chapman
In today’s episode, I contemplate my interview with Jennifer as she digs deep into her 5-step leadership power tool and how it can help you become the leader you aspire to be. She explores different ways to learn and her advice on how to be more intentional in your learning efforts. She shares her thoughts on turning what you want to learn into a question and using the resources available to gain clarity. She offers tips and tricks for moving knowledge from short-term memory into long-term memory and ultimately leading to changed behavior. She suggests that people focus their efforts on the one task that has the most impact rather than trying to do all five all tasks at once.
Tune in to learn more about Jennifer’s actionable advice in leadership development!
[00:01 - 01:12] Opening Segment
- If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over to knightly.productions!
- Jennifer discusses her Leadership Power Tools
- Getting the most out of every leadership resource
- Moving from short-term memory to long-term memory and into the “doing mode”
[01:13 - 10:25] Targeting Poor Performance And Practice Intentional Learning
- Getting clear about what you want to learn from different resources
- Targeting poor performance and searching for podcasts, audible books, and talking to neighbors who manage large teams
- Steps to engage with resources and fill up the mind
- The intentionality behind the desired state of learning
- Taking actionable steps after conferences or learning sessions
[10:26 - 15:40] Closing Segment
- Jennifer advises listeners to take actionable steps toward their goal!
- Connect with Jennifer (links below)
- Join us for Tactical Friday!
- Head over to myvoicechallenge.com to find out how you can discover your voice, claim your independence, and build that thriving business that you've always wanted!
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“My job on the other side of the camera is to get us to the point of conversation where you're talking freely about, about your business, your brand, your influence, whatever that may be, that you're talking so authentically and freely about it, that's the thing that's going to connect.” – Nate Sampson
In today’s episode, we welcome back, Nate Sampson discusses how to avoid sleazy sales tactics when producing cinematic videos. He shares valuable information about crafting stories, being confident and knowledgeable, speaking terms that are relatable, and emphasizing the importance of being genuine. Nate advises listeners that whether you’re a business owner, marketer, or videographer, this episode is sure to help you understand why authenticity and connection are key in video presentations.
[00:01 - 01:12] Opening Segment
- If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over to knightly.productions!
- For the first part of my interview with Nate, tune in to last Monday’s episode
[01:13 - 10:25] Speak Confidently and Avoid Killing the Value of Your Video
- Nate provides a list of Do’s and Not to Do’s in this episode
- Don’t chase people down to do business – this will turn people off
- Provide good information in a digestible form to draw interest
- Don’t read from a list or use teleprompters when on video
- Speak authentically and freely about your business, brand, and influence
- Avoid robotic reading from a script
- Use relatable terms to articulate your message in a general manner
- Avoid getting overly technical
[10:26 - 15:40] Closing Segment
- Nate advises listeners to showcase the experience and be authentically themselves to connect with the right people
- Connect with Nate (links below)
- Join us for Tactical Friday!
- Head over to myvoicechallenge.com to find out how you can discover your voice, claim your independence, and build that thriving business that you've always wanted!
Key Quotes:
“Be yourself. Don't read from a list. Be off the cuff. You probably think you look more nervous than you actually are.” - Nate Sampson
Connect with Nate
Website: Through The Lens
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“We can really have the lives that we want, that sometimes we're afraid to ask for.” – Jennifer Chapman
In today’s episode, we welcome back Jennifer Chapman, Jennifer is a leadership coach who helps people create ambitious and successful lives by embracing their roles as people managers. She dives into her story of transitioning from the corporate world to entrepreneurship and how she overcame workaholic tendencies to maintain a healthy work-life balance. She discusses how to identify what you value most in life, how to manage to work with a difficult boss, imposter syndrome, and how to find the right coach for you.
Tune in to learn more about Jennifer’s journey and get some tips on creating your own successful work-life business.
[00:01 - 02:23] Opening Segment
- If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over to knightly.productions!
- Jennifer is an expert leadership coach who helps create ambitious leaders
- She helps people find their ambition, be more confident and authentic, and more successful
[02:24 - 13:38] Identify a Good Fit and Surround Yourself with the Right People
- Reframing tedious activities to be educational opportunities
- Transitioning from the corporate/military world to the entrepreneurship
- Creating boundaries and setting consistent work hours
- Being conscious and intentional about work-life business
- Delegating tasks to others and learning to trust them
[13:39 - 25:10] Finding Balance and Passion in the Corporate World
- Finding mentors and support groups for guidance
- Surround yourself with people who can relate to your current situation and those who have moved past it
- Make sure the coach has gone through a coaching program
- Ask tough questions about how the coach gives feedback and how they continue to learn and grow
[25:11 - 34:48] Closing Segment
- Jennifer advises listeners to ask the right questions can tell you a lot about what a coaching relationship might look like
- Connect with Jennifer (links below)
- Join us for Tactical Friday!
- Head over to myvoicechallenge.com to find out how you can discover your voice, claim your independence, and build that thriving business that you've always wanted!
Key Quotes:
“The more you can strategize of how do I help lighten the load of my boss, they're going to be so grateful and you're going to feel like, “Okay, the work I'm doing is worth something.”” - Jennifer Chapman
Connect with Jennifer Chapman
Website: Ambition Leadership
LinkedIn: Jennifer Chapman
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“My clients are the ones who understand their passion, their purpose behind that, and it's my duty to showcase that in a digestible, super high-quality format.” – Nate Sampson
In today’s episode, we welcome, Nate Sampson, he is admittedly passionate about creativity and brings vision to purpose Through The Lens of cinematic storytelling working with businesses and organizations to develop content that connects and inspires. In his active role as Director of Media Relations within the ATLVets organization, Nate is instrumental in capturing & showcasing what it means to bring community to veterans and veterans to community.
[00:01 - 01:22] Who is Kevin Snow?
- Zack introduces his guest, Nate Sampson!
- He helps business owners create a legacy through the lens of cinematic storytelling
[01:23 - 09:53] Exploring the Entrepreneurial Spirit of Business Ownership
- Takes leadership roles in everything he does, even when working at Dairy Queen
- Recognized for work ethic and quality
- Started his first business with a mentor and learned what not to do in business
- How he started a home inspection business to learn about real estate investing
[09:54 - 19:58] Crafting a Story with Passion and Purpose
- Recognizing the gap in the market and taking initiative to fix it
- He provides documentation to empower clients and get the ball rolling
- Telling stories effectively and capturing them with cinematic quality
- Leading with passion and purpose to provide service to clients
- He helps clients craft stories and share them in a digestible format
[19:59 - 26:47] Closing Segment
- Nate’s aim for his videos is to be entertaining, dun and purposeful
- Connect with Nate Sampson (links below)
- Join us for Tactical Friday!
- Head over to myvoicechallenge.com to find out how you can discover your voice, claim your independence, and build that thriving business that you've always wanted!
Key Quotes:
“My whole life I've always been killing with kindness. Just do good, put good out there and I believe that good comes back.” - Nate Sampson
“A small part of that storytelling is bringing that education piece into it as well. It’s got to be digestible and it's got to be entertaining, it's got to be fun, and it's got to be purposeful.” - Nate Sampson
Connect with Nate
Website: Through The Lens
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“Moving to that failure point and then optimizing that “Fail into a win” is such a shift for business owners that I think that's the one thing I would say, move to failure, move to contact, get that friction point out of the way, and then learn from it and optimize what you're doing to create that win for yourself.” – Zack Knight
In today’s episode, Zack Knight is joined by a panel of experts who are here to discuss and learn the tactics to understand the common frustrations in small business ownership, develop vulnerability and willingness to learn, and recognize yourself as an entrepreneur or small business owner. Get tips on failure as a learning experience and useful resources to find your voice and claim independence. Tune in now as we explore self-mastery and true leadership with industry experts!
[00:01 - 01:32] Opening Segment
- If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over to knightly.productions!
- Head over to myvoicechallenge.com to register for a free podcasting workshop!
[01:33 - 03:00] Exploring Different Avenues To Create Value In Business
- Building community between summits with Shop Talks and events
- Focus on foundational pieces of business as a business consultant
- The common frustrations for small business owners include lack of control, never having enough profit, and feeling like nothing is working
- The six keys to success:
- Vision
- People
- Information
- Issues
- Processes
- Traction
[03:01 - 18:15] How To Get Started On Your Business Plan
- Real estate professionals don’t always see themselves as small business owners
- Discussing core values and 10-year target, which is a goal that keeps entrepreneurs driving forward
- Positioning yourself to get in front of the right people
- The need to hit a certain level of profit and revenue in 10 years to be acquired or step out
- Numbers are important as they don’t lie
[18:16 - 33:15] Empowering To Move To Failure And Optimize For Success
- Shifting the dynamic from a 10-year goal to a 5x or 10x
- Creating freedom of movement to be able to do pieces of things
- Creating recurring revenue for your retirement plan
- The four parts of marketing strategy:
- Target market
- Uniqueness
- Proven process
- Guarantee
[33:15 – 41:34] Building Trust And Differentiating Yourself
- Differentiate yourself from the competition and artificial intelligence
- Personalize your marketing strategy to highlight your mission, vision, and target
- Put plans on paper for accountability and creative freedom
- Start with a long-term goal and break it down into micro pieces that are more attainable in the present
- Surround yourself with like-minded individuals and a supportive community of small businesses
[41:35 – 50:38] Closing Segment
- Closing words and reminders
- Zack advises listeners to create their own karma and the results they are getting
- Head over to myvoicechallenge.com to find out how you can discover your voice, claim your independence, and build that thriving business that you've always wanted!
Key Quote:
“Most of the lessons learned are not in our successes. Most of the wins we get are not from an original win.” – Zack Knight
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“Be sure to be focused on what you can do for the facilitator and for their audience. Each person. That builds a stage, wants something you have to figure out what that is.” – Zack Knight
In today’s episode, Zack Knight is joined by industry experts to discuss tactics to prepare for virtual or in-person presentations, crafting stories to engage your audience, strategies for converting an audience into customers or clients, and aligning one’s vision with their values. We’ll learn about the concept of presenting as a gift, creating a one-sheet or media kit to properly sell yourself, and the importance of identifying your unique value proposition in order to stand out from a crowd. Our guests will share their own unique skills and experiences that make them successful in what they do. We’ll talk about topics such as leading oneself before leading others, developing a battle-ready mindset, putting your name on everything you do as a sign of ownership and commitment, creating media kits as resumes, getting epiphanies when people start listening to your podcast, leaving legacies and more! Tune in now for this important conversation on becoming a tactical presenter!
[00:01 - 02:38] Opening Segment
- If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over to knightly.productions!
- Head over to myvoicechallenge.com to register for a free podcasting workshop!
[02:39 - 11:55] How To Lead Yourself Before You Lead Others
- Learn tactics to get to know yourself, lead yourself, and lead others
- The workshop is focused on helping you become a tactical presenter
- Preparing for in-person or virtual presentations, podcasts, and conferences
- The prep process: Pitch, Prepping the pitch, Insights & Conversation, and Presenting
- Presenting is essentially a gift to offer for observation, examination, or consideration
- As a presenter, it is your job to make sure the audience understands the great gift you are giving them
- Consider what you can offer the facilitator and their audience that will give them the opportunity to say yes
- The unique value proposition is key to standing out in a crowd
- How to lead a company and your life based on your own values
[11:56 - 18:15] Exploring The Turning Points In Your Life And Business
- Leading yourself before leading others
- Disagreeing with the mindset of current trends
- “Leaders Eat Last” means taking care of yourself first before helping others
- Integrating work and life, not separating them
- Being interactive with your audience when presenting
- Establishing your legacy and why it is important
- The shift in life can help create a unique value proposition
- Creating a media kit is an essential resume for entrepreneurs
[18:16 - 40:58] Discovering What People Actually Want To Hear What You Have To Say
- The media kit should include:
- Your photo
- Your qualifications
- Topics to discuss
- Biography
- Contact information
- Getting in the trenches and doing the dirty work
- Your pitch should be custom-made and must include content to back it up
- Smaller stages can be more valuable than larger ones
- Research is an important part of the prep process for a successful speech or presentation, it should include:
- Stage of the presentation
- The topic of the presentation
- The flow of the presentation
- Conversation of the presentation
[40:59 – 01:07:30] Research Is Key To Delivering A Successful Speech
- Be niche with your presentation and audience
- Understand the audience you will be speaking to and adjust accordingly
- Focus on what you can do for the facilitator and their audience
- Getting brand awareness and showing values attached to it
- A call to action is important for producing desired results
- Podcasts are a great example of something engaging that will make people pause and take action
- Lead magnets should be engaging and lead customers/prospects down the path of buying from you
- Crafting a pitch, doing research, extracting what you want from the presentation, and producing results are all important steps to success
[01:07:31 – 01:27:23] Closing Segment
- Closing words and reminders
- Zack advises listeners to create their own karma and the results they are getting
- Head over to myvoicechallenge.com to find out how you can discover your voice, claim your independence, and build that thriving business that you've always wanted!
Key Quote:
“I'm one of those that does not believe in a work-life balance. I don't think that is something that is actually feasible. What I do believe is in an integrated life.” – Zack Knight
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“You have to be able to tell yourself, “All right, I'm at that point where I don't need to do these things I don't like”.” – Kevin Snow
In today’s episode, we welcome, Taylor Merritt, Taylor is a champion college athlete that attended the University of North Georgia and began her fitness journey performing at the top of college sports. She was later inducted into the UNG Hall of Fame and began a career of personal training and group fitness in Savannah, Georgia, and later moved to Atlanta to continue building her community.
Taylor also competed in NPC competitions as a figure and bikini competitor to test her capabilities as a fitness professional. This is where Taylor really honed her skills in fitness and nutrition and placed top 5 in each competition!
[00:01 - 03:24] Who is Taylor Merritt?
- Zack introduces his guest, Taylor Merritt!
- She introduces, “Daddy Tay Fitness”
- Values are a huge part of her why and how she carries forward
- How her experience in a traumatic event shaped her mentality
- The mindset piece starts with self-reflection and being realistic
[03:25 - 23:13] Work Ethic And Values Translated Into Success
- Nutrition is 80% of how you look and feel
- Moderation is key when it comes to diet and fitness
- Reward yourself but be mindful when drinking alcohol
- Recognizing the balance between indulging in simple pleasures and maintaining a healthier lifestyle
- Exercise as a form of therapy, allowing for personal time and clarity
- Taking time for yourself
- There is such a thing as overtraining and it’s important to recognize when your 100% isn’t what it used to be
- Different types of exercise can be beneficial depending on individual goals and references
[23:14 - 47:14] Committing To Consistency When It Comes To Health And Wellness
- Group fitness can be motivating for those who have been used to working out with teams
- High-intensity interval training for lean muscle mass and cardiovascular efficiency
- Scheduling time for self-care, creativity, and exercise
- Making your day with intentionality in the morning and at night
- Committing to consistency
- Physical therapy and adaptive training for injuries
- Plateaus happen and may require more intensity or different exercises
- Carbohydrates can be beneficial for some people
[47:15 – 01:01:46] Closing Segment
- Taylor highlights bodyweight movements and light weights that can be attached to things
- Connect with Taylor (links below)
- Join us for Tactical Friday!
- Head over to myvoicechallenge.com to find out how you can discover your voice, claim your independence, and build that thriving business that you've always wanted!
Key Quotes:
“Find out what you love by trying different things.” - Taylor Merritt
“Think about what filling your cup looks like. If you can't fill your cup, you will never be able to give a hundred percent to anybody else.” - Taylor Merritt
Connect with Taylor
Website: Daddy Tay Fitness
LinkedIn: Taylor Merritt
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“When I network with people, it's all about finding out who they are and what they need help with. And less about who I am and what I do.” – Kevin Snow
In today’s episode, we welcome back, Kevin discusses tactics to entrepreneurs can use to help their clients make purchasing decisions. He talks about the importance of understanding how people make decisions, asking the right questions to identify what steps they need to take to get closer to a “yes”, and creating content tailored to those questions. He discusses how to network effectively while still maintaining a professional and thoughtful approach. Learn how to take control of virtual conferences, get people to tell their stories, pick out the challenges they are facing, and provide valuable advice without having to pitch or convince them in order to achieve positive outcomes for both parties.
[00:01 - 01:12] Opening Segment
- If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over to knightly.productions!
- For the first part of my interview with Kevin, tune in to last Monday’s episode
[01:13 - 10:25] Changing The Way We Network And Communicate
- Kevin discusses how content helps people make buying decisions by providing the information they need at each stage of the process
- Focusing on how to get more business in the Zoom world
- Networking is about finding out who people are and what they need help with, rather than who you are and what you do
- Taking control of virtual coffee conversations by asking people to tell their stories and picking out areas for discussion
- Offering free coaching and advice without pitching or convincing
- Providing options for people to get more involved
[10:26 - 15:40] Closing Segment
- Kevin advises listeners to ask, “How can I help you?” is a loaded question – shifting to “What value can I provide you?”
- Connect with Kevin (links below)
- Join us for Tactical Friday!
- Head over to myvoicechallenge.com to find out how you can discover your voice, claim your independence, and build that thriving business that you've always wanted!
Key Quotes:
“I'm not the spotlight guy. So, for me, being able to talk to people and figure out, “Hey, what are you trying to accomplish today? How do you learn about the event? Who do you need to meet? And then be able to make connections is, powerful for me to make that initial contact.” - Kevin Snow
“I want to learn all about you and your business and how you got into it. So, tell me your story.” - Kevin Snow
Connect with Kevin
Website: Time On Target
LinkedIn: Kevin Snow
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“I've made it my biggest mission to share everything that I've screwed up along the way. And literally, teach business to as many people as I possibly can.” – Donnie Boivin
In today’s episode, Donnie Boivin discusses how his experiences as a Marine have shaped his approach to business. He discusses his success as an author and a podcast which has helped him connect with a wider audience. He shares how he found his voice as a veteran, and how he has used his voice and platform to help others. He offers his advice to listeners on how to navigate the challenges of an individual when starting or growing a business. He stresses the importance of being there for your clients and helping them grow.
[00:01 - 02:05] Opening Segment
- If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over to knightly.productions!
- If you haven’t listened to last Monday’s episode, check it out!
- Head over to myvoicechallenge.com to register for a free podcasting workshop!
[02:06 - 25:43] Creating Big Wins For Small Businesses
- Zack discusses his Q4 summit and shop talk focused on health and wellness, veteran business owners, and the business operating system
- KISS principle
- Vision is the north star and guiding light of an organization
- Define vision in business as the overall goal, service/product to bring into the world, and who to impact
- Help create big wins for small businesses
- It is important to encapsulate the story attached to a business
- Core values should be kept narrow and timeless including integrity, selfless service, and honor
[25:44 - 41:44] Unlock Success With Your Core Values
- Communicating powerfully and demonstrating integrity
- Collaboration with non-veteran organizations is important to support veterans
- Focusing on housing, optimal wellness, workforce, and income to help rebuild veteran’s lives
- Leading by example and pasting the vision everywhere helps others understand it
- Small businesses should focus on how they can show their values and vision to grow their business
- The goal is to focus on education, not labor, for veterans
[41:45 – 53:13] Closing Segment
- Closing words and reminders
- Zack advises listeners to have a defined vision, mission, and core values to avoid any misperceptions, come and listen to this Friday!
- Head over to myvoicechallenge.com to find out how you can discover your voice, claim your independence, and build that thriving business that you've always wanted!
Key Quote:
“Your core values are that small set of vital timeless principles that guide you to success. You really need to focus on keeping these narrow.” – Zack Knight
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“You have to be able to tell yourself, “All right, I'm at that point where I don't need to do these things I don't like”.” – Kevin Snow
In today’s episode, we welcome, Kevin Snow, who helps businesses close more sales by better understanding their sales process and identifying how to make the process more effective and faster. He has over 20 years of experience as a sales leader in the technology and internet marketing industries. He has been published in magazines, appeared on international podcasts, presented at industry conferences, and contributed to a bestselling book about business networking.
His passion though is working with Veteran business owners and other entrepreneurs to help them develop effective sales and marketing strategies and build processes that help them execute those strategies.
In addition to being the Founder and Chief Sales Strategist for Time On Target, I am also an officer in the US Army which gives me a unique viewpoint on relationship building across cultures to help you build your business in our ever-shrinking world.
[00:01 - 02:27] Who is Kevin Snow?
- Zack introduces his guest, Kevin Snow!
- He helps entrepreneurs build their sales and consulting with sales processes
[02:28 - 13:44] How To Maintain Your Values While Scaling Up
- He joined the National Guard in Minnesota and went through officer candidate school
- Values were formed from parents growing up on a farm in a rural area
- He learned to do whatever jobs came his way to make money when starting out
- You don’t have to take on any client that you don’t want
- How it took learning and getting overwhelmed to realize the need for better processes
[13:45 - 26:05] How To Take A Big Business Mentality And Apply It To Your Small Business
- Making friends with people who have been there before is key
- Mentors need to change as your business grows
- Having conversations about how to manage 10 or 100 of something can help shift perspective
- Thinking bigger and taking on a big business mentality
- Setting a vision that supports big thinking
- Understanding what you’re trying to do with your business and setting goals
- Creating momentum and virality to attract the right people and clients
- Presenting yourself in a way that reflects your values
[26:06 - 33:04] Closing Segment
- Kevin is trying to fix the reputation of networking and build a community where people engage, learn, share views, and communicate
- Connect with Kevin (links below)
- Join us for Tactical Friday!
- Head over to myvoicechallenge.com to find out how you can discover your voice, claim your independence, and build that thriving business that you've always wanted!
Key Quotes:
“You have to be able to look at it and say, “All right, I don't need that work anymore. I don't have to say yes to everything”. I can focus on the stuff that I know I'm going to rock and I'm going to have huge success for my clients and bring in more of those and really focus on those things that I can excel at.” - Kevin Snow
“It's not about you and what you bring to that network, it's about how you can help everyone else in your network shine.” - Kevin Snow
Connect with Kevin
Website: Time On Target
LinkedIn: Kevin Snow
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“Understanding their staff on a fundamental level so that they can drive the outcomes that they want and build the psychological safety that they're looking to create.” – Stephen Carpitella
In today’s episode, we welcome back, Stephen Carpitella emphasizes the importance of communication and consistency in order to lead others. He shares that speaking powerfully with conviction is one of the most important aspects of effective communication, and that language of commitment can be a powerful tool for achieving desired outcomes. Stephen says that if you want to be powerful in communication, you need to be disciplined and do it consistently.
[00:01 - 01:14] Opening Segment
- If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over to knightly.productions!
- For the first part of my interview with Stephen, tune in to last Monday’s episode
[01:15 - 16:09] Communication Is The Key To Success
- Stephen discusses how communication is a superpower, and to be able to lead others, you must first be able to lead yourself
- Communication is key to building relationships and success
- To communicate effectively, you need to have conviction in what you’re saying
- Commitment in language can create strong relationships and outcomes
- Having a consistent approach and results leads to efficiency
- Being a relationship originator is about being committed to communicating and maintaining relationships
[16:09 - 18:27] Closing Segment
- Stephen shares those relationships have to be maintained in order for them to be successful and how it has helped them build a thriving business
- Connect with Stephen (links below)
- Join us for Tactical Friday!
- Head over to myvoicechallenge.com to find out how you can discover your voice, claim your independence, and build that thriving business that you've always wanted!
Key Quotes:
“Expectations can be the root of all evil or the best thing ever if they're agreed upon. So, communication is a superpower.” - Stephen Carpitella
“Consistent approach equals consistent results.” - Stephen Carpitella
Connect with Stephen
Website: EPM
LinkedIn: Stephen Carpitella
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“Without awareness, there's really nothing else. And you can't really even be intentional until you have an awareness.” – Zack Knight
In today’s solo episode, I reflect on Stephen Carpitella where they chat about leadership, self-mastery, and true success. He shares some helpful tactics that have helped him to build successful businesses and relationships. He shares strategies for creating intentional plans for the year ahead, emphasizing the importance of being aware of opportunities that may be right in front of you.
Listen to this Friday’s episode, where they will focus on how to develop and improve your communication skills
[00:01 - 00:51] Opening Segment
- If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over to knightly.productions!
- If you haven’t listened to last Monday’s episode, check it out!
- Head over to myvoicechallenge.com to register for a free podcasting workshop!
[00:52 - 05:32] The Power Of Intentionality And Awareness
- Zack reflects on Stephen Carpitella’s emphasis on the importance of communication and intention in business
- He believes that awareness is essential for being intentional and that without it, one cannot truly focus on their goals
- There are different things happening in the business space
- Being aware of how we speak to people, our relationships, and how we treat others is important
[05:34 - 07:18] Closing Segment
- Closing words and reminders
- To find out more about Stephen where he encourages listeners to focus on their communication skills, as this will be very important in the coming year, come and listen to this Friday!
- Head over to myvoicechallenge.com to find out how you can discover your voice, claim your independence, and build that thriving business that you've always wanted!
Key Quote:
“Be aware of how we speak to people, be aware of how our relationships are towards people and with people.” – Zack Knight
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“There are mistakes and failures that happen. Every single game. Balls are overthrown, not caught, fumbled, and dropped sacks, right? There are plays that just don't go right. You don't see them all walking off the field after one play, right? It's back up and back into the huddle and onto the next one like it never happened.” – Stephen Carpitella
In today’s episode, we welcome, Stephen Carpitella a passionate and proven leader with almost two decades of experience in the mortgage industry. Throughout his career, Stephen and his team have helped over 10,000 families with their financing needs, lending an estimated 3 billion in loan volume. His ability to analyze complex tax returns and financial situations creates a niche for self-employed borrowers. In his own words, “With a strong background in finance and accounting and the mentality that a relationship is more important than a loan, I always knew I could level the playing field for the consumer in a world where there is a lack of education about managing our finances.”
[00:01 - 02:11] Who is Stephen Carpitella?
- Zack introduces his guest, Stephen Carpitella!
- He talks about his passion for surfing and how it led to his career in the mortgage industry
- He shares how the surfing mindset has helped him be successful in business
[02:12 - 13:39] Relationship First Mindset Shifts Effectiveness Of Business
- There are mistakes and failures that happen in every game
- In order to be successful, one must have a routine and be very set in their discipline
- Awareness comes first, and without it, one cannot be intentional
- Curiosity is one of the key aspects of being a lifelong learner and constantly seeking knowledge
- A relationship business is about creating value for others and the by-product of great work
- Many people get wrong when it comes to relationships, business, and finding value to give forward to others
[13:40 - 24:28] Creativity And Identity In The Mortgage Industry
- Having a relationship-first mentality is key to success in any business
- Creativity is important, as it helps to create intentionality and balance in one’s life
- He recommends with a few keywords to define oneself and then expanding upon that definition over time
- He believes that there is a big challenge in the industry, and that average people are now in charge of originating loans
- He recommends investing time into oneself by reading, getting introspective, and having independent thinking
- He introduces, “Eddie Perez”, who is a driving force for his growth as a leader and has forced him to evolve his approach to learning
[24:29 - 26:52] Closing Segment
- Stephen recommends reading, listening to audiobooks, and consuming information from various sources to improve relationship-building and knowledge retention
- Connect with Stephen (links below)
- Join us for Tactical Friday!
- Head over to myvoicechallenge.com to find out how you can discover your voice, claim your independence, and build that thriving business that you've always wanted!
Key Quotes:
“When you actually get to know people, I mean, how many times have you heard or seen in a movie, a show, or in real life… And then you get to know him and he’s the nicest person in the world. Don't judge the book by its cover.” - Stephen Carpitella
“Empowering people more and we do that through financial.” - Stephen Carpitella
Connect with Stephen
Website: EPM
LinkedIn: Stephen Carpitella
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“When you get around people that will push and challenge you in your business, you can have these intelligent conversations on, “This is a direction I think I'm going.” If you can't have those types of questions with people, you're not focusing enough time on your business. You're living too much in your business.” – Donnie Boivin
In today’s episode, Donnie is a business consultant and coach who specializes in helping businesses be successful. He has spoken about the importance of getting very specific with your ideal client. He mentions that it can be helpful to get very specific with your ideal client when starting your business. By doing this, you will be able to focus on one thing and sell it to a hundred thousand customers.
[00:01 - 01:14] Opening Segment
- If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over to knightly.productions!
- If you haven’t listened to last Monday’s episode, check it out!
- Head over to myvoicechallenge.com to register for a free podcasting workshop!
[01:15 - 23:17] You Need Somebody Beside Yourself Looking At The Numbers
- Donnie discusses the mistakes he made in his first year of business
- How he made himself an “island” to avoid people knowing how bad his business was
- You need somebody besides yourself to help you with your finances and accounting
- You need to have a budget and stick to it, or else you will suffer
- Time is the only thing we all have that’s equal, but we can put a price tag on it and determine who we are allowed to trade our time with
[23:18 - 46:23] How To Be The Hero In Your Networking Room
- Bartering is a stage of business that allows you to get to the level you need to get to
- Dedicate time specifically to focusing on what’s your growth phase
- Networking is a necessary part of business, and the sooner you start, the better
- The key to being successful in networking is to be selfish and focus on putting yourself out there, meeting new people, and setting appointments
- One way to increase referrals is by asking businesses for help
- He talks about what a “trigger moment” is
- Networking is about meeting people and building relationships
[46:24 – 01:03:24] How To Network And Build Relationships
- Networking is not just about sending referrals, it’s about getting to know people and building relationships
- How to be different from your competitors and how to create an ROI for your activities
- How to be the best at what you do and how to open doors for others
- How to rank people by how well you know them and how comfortable you would be introducing them in a business setting
- He shares one of the biggest lessons learned was to take your time and get the right people into the right job in your business
[01:03:25 – 01:15:39] Closing Segment
- Closing words and reminders
- Donnie is a big believer in networking and recommends getting around people doing great things, come and listen to this Friday!
- Head over to myvoicechallenge.com to find out how you can discover your voice, claim your independence, and build that thriving business that you've always wanted!
Connect with Donnie at his
Website: Success Champion Networking
LinkedIn: Donnie Boivin
Podcast: Growth Mode
Key Quote:
“Everything you do from a networking standpoint should have a price tag attached to it. If you can't look at that activity and know exactly how much money's coming from that activity, then you can't tell us if you should keep doing that activity.” – Donnie Boivin
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“When you run your own business, nobody's telling you what to do anymore. It's a hundred percent on you to figure this thing out.” – Donnie Boivin
In today’s episode, Donnie Boivin discusses how veterans can use their experience to be successful in their careers and businesses. He recommends focusing on a specific goal, be it getting followers, creating engaging content, or expanding the reach of the show. It is important to have a long-term strategy in place and to be passionate about what you are doing in order to be successful.
[00:01 - 04:08] Opening Segment
- If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over to knightly.productions!
- Head over to myvoicechallenge.com to register for a free podcasting workshop!
[04:09 - 18:45]
- Donnie discusses how to overcome the hardest struggle and obstacle in your business
- Keep talking
- Pick one thing to focus on and become the best at it
- Produce a show that is strategy-focused and has a long-term plan
- The biggest hurdle to becoming a CEO
- How to accomplish things and figure out how to scale his business
[18:46 - 37:29]
- Create a community by offering challenges and opportunities for members to connect and compete
- Think about who we are as individuals, we label ourselves before being a business coach
- Create a virtual platform that allows you to connect to each other on a different level, focusing on health and wellness
[37:30 – 01:10:55] Closing Segment
- Closing words and reminders
- Donnie advises listeners to repurpose content is a great way to create a lot of content, come and listen to this Friday!
- Head over to myvoicechallenge.com to find out how you can discover your voice, claim your independence, and build that thriving business that you've always wanted!
Connect with Donnie at his!
Website: Success Champion Networking
LinkedIn: Donnie Boivin
Podcast: Growth Mode
Key Quote:
“As you're building your community, a lot of it literally is sharing the things that you wish somebody would've said to you as you were going through it.” – Donnie Boivin
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“You can only fail because at no point in time is it your best. The closer you get to it, the more aware you become of how much better you could have done.” – Jarrod Haning
In today’s episode, we welcome back, Jarrod Haning. Jarrod discusses how it’s important for people to understand their own mindset in order to be able to lead others. He talks about common blind spots that people may have, and how understanding these blind spots can help us to overcome them. He discusses how stage fright can be a block in music performance and he overcame this block by recognizing and addressing the blind spot, which was “Do not touch the same task twice.” He says that whatever the reason is for why you can’t do something, it’s always the same reason.
[00:01 - 01:28] Opening Segment
- If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over to knightly.productions!
- For the first part of my interview with Jarrod, tune in to last Monday’s episode
[01:29 - 06:22] Identifying Your Personal Blindspot And Overcoming Them
- He discusses how to break down common blind spots and feelings people may experience when trying to lead themselves and others
- The action gets results is a common blind spot, leading people to believe that more action will result in more success
- Mindset is a strategic way of thinking and can be accessed by anyone if they understand how it works
- How to stage fright can be a blind spot and how it can be overcome
- Identifying your blind spot and how you can start to work on overcoming it
- The Mindset Gym offers information and resources on how to improve one’s mindset
- Successes that clients have had at the gym include gaining clarity on their life goals and reducing stress levels
[06:23 - 12:03] Closing Segment
- Jarrod challenges listeners to check out Jarrod’s work and get involved
- Connect with Jarrod (links below)
- Head over to myvoicechallenge.com to find out how you can discover your voice, claim your independence, and build that thriving business that you've always wanted!
Key Quotes:
“Confidence, clarity. And if you're an entrepreneur, you're probably going to double your income just because your brain is thinking at a higher level.” - Jarrod Haning
“They believe that action gets results. And so if you take more action, you will get more results. This is a blind spot, it's a blind spot because it makes sense that action gets results and the reason it's a blind spot is that the people that think that way cannot understand why there's always more on their to-do list than they have time to get done.” - Jarrod Haning
Connect with Jarrod
Website: Mindset Performance
LinkedIn: Jarrod Haning
Twitter: Jarrod Haning
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“I've made it my biggest mission to share everything that I've screwed up along the way. And literally, teach business to as many people as I possibly can.” – Donnie Boivin
In today’s episode, Donnie Boivin discusses how his experiences as a Marine have shaped his approach to business. He discusses his success as an author and a podcast which has helped him connect with a wider audience. He shares how he found his voice as a veteran, and how he has used his voice and platform to help others. He offers his advice to listeners on how to navigate the challenges of an individual when starting or growing a business. He stresses the importance of being there for your clients and helping them grow.
[00:01 - 04:08] Opening Segment
- If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over to knightly.productions!
- If you haven’t listened to last Monday’s episode, check it out!
- Head over to myvoicechallenge.com to register for a free podcasting workshop!
[04:09 - 18:45] Finding Focus And Success As An Entrepreneur
- Donnie discusses his book, “Fucked To Focus”, about finding focus and success as an entrepreneur
- He hosts the annual Badass Business Summit, it is a conference focused on helping veterans and business owners find their identities and step into their badass selves
- He discusses the importance of using language that some people may be afraid to use, and how it can help you connect with your audience
- He distinguishes between real people and those who are only pretending to be helpful in order to take advantage
- How a ranking system can help to filter out the most valuable people to you
[18:46 - 37:29] Filter Out The Most Valuable People To Your Business Operations
- The key to success is being able to make the right introductions, and being a valuable asset to others
- How podcasts are a better option for listening and learning at the same time
- People need to constantly learn and try new things in order to keep themselves learning and growing
- The importance of having a skill set that will help you succeed in business
- How he acquired this skill set by going to school and learning about business operations
- How it’s important to set high standards and work at a level until you no longer have to work at that level
[37:30 – 01:10:55] Closing Segment
- Closing words and reminders
- Donnie advises listeners to figure out what they love and integrate it into their personal life in order to have a successful career or life, come and listen to this Friday!
- Head over to myvoicechallenge.com to find out how you can discover your voice, claim your independence, and build that thriving business that you've always wanted!
Connect with Donnie at his!
Website: Success Champion Networking
LinkedIn: Donnie Boivin
Podcast: Growth Mode
Key Quote:
“You've got to constantly put yourself in a position where you can gather as many assets as possible and open the right doors for the right people. You start doing that and good things will start happening.” – Donnie Boivin
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“By mapping out somebody's thinking patterns, we're able to show them what their mindset is really capable of and what the blind spots are that are tripping them up.” – Jarrod Haning
In today’s episode, we welcome, Jarrod Haning. Jarrod runs a mindset gym that rewires your brain for greater success with a series of exercises called mindset pushups. He has been featured on ABC Nightline, spoken on stages all across the country, has clients all across the world, delivered 4 TEDx talks related to Mindset Performance, and been chosen by TED global as the featured speaker of the week. He specializes in a Nobel Nominated process that trains your brain how to think at a higher level. As a result of this training *most of his clients quickly double their income. His background as a classically trained musician has equipped him with a unique set of tools for leveling up your leadership. For recreation, you’ll find him flying, skydiving, or mountain bike riding. But his most prized accomplishment was winning the World Tickle Championship in the 5- year old category.
[00:01 - 06:14] Who is Jarrod Haning?
- Zack introduces his guest, Jarrod Haning!
- He specializes in a process called Mindset Pushups which rewires your brain for greater success
- He runs a mindset gym that offers a series of exercises to help you break through barriers
[06:15 - 18:32] How To Push Your Boundaries And Achieve More With Mindset Performance
- Everybody wants to shift to a mindset of being a “big business”, but many struggle with how to do this
- One way to help shift mindset is by teaching people how to think on a larger scale
- Mapping out somebody’s thinking patterns
- He discusses how people are in a bubble and how the economy is good at keeping people there
- How people can break free from this by examining their beliefs and how they’re causing them to make the same amount of money every year
- He recommends using the mind scan as a way to start examining beliefs and breaking free from limiting beliefs
[18:33 - 25:55] Closing Segment
- Jarrod recommends the mind scan to people who feel stuck in the weeds and want to figure out how to shift they're dynamic and make it more efficient
- Connect with Jarrod (links below)
- Join us for Tactical Friday!
- Head over to myvoicechallenge.com to find out how you can discover your voice, claim your independence, and build that thriving business that you've always wanted!
Key Quotes:
“The legacy is that you have the experience of the difference it made in you. And that you know it's possible.” - Jarrod Haning
“You're only one thought away from your next breakthrough until I had the thought that I hadn't thought I had.” - Jarrod Haning
Connect with Jarrod
Website: Mindset Performance
LinkedIn: Jarrod Haning
Twitter: Jarrod Haning
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“It becomes easy for us to marginalize these guys and write them off. and I don't think it's fair. And I think it is something that we need to take the brightest light we can possibly point at it and make people pay attention to it.” – Jon Becker
In today’s episode, we welcome back, Jon Becker. Jon believes that we need to continue to preserve history in order to ensure that future generations can benefit. He discusses how the project provides an opportunity for people to hear thoughtful and emotional stories from law enforcement officers and veterans. He discusses how the “Fallen Officer Project” has helped them process their emotions and heal. He says that we need to normalize the treatment of the emotional injuries that people are getting in their jobs, just as we do physical injuries.
[00:01 - 01:13] Opening Segment
- If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over to knightly.productions!
- For the first part of my interview with Jon, tune in to last Monday’s episode
[01:14 - 12:13] Dealing With Emotional Consequences For The Better
- Jon discusses the emotional impact of his podcast, “The Debrief”
- He argues that the military is often seen as a “big, tough guy” and that it contributes to its emotional scarring
- Many veterans who have served in the military are struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other issues and argues that society should be more supportive of them
- He discusses the emotional and physical consequences of being a police officer
- He believes that we need to start talking about these issues more openly and that we need to normalize the treatment of emotional injuries in the same way that we normalize the treatment of physical injuries
- He talks about how he was ready to commit suicide after his deployment in Afghanistan, and how he eventually overcame his depression thanks to talking about his experiences
- The impact of suicide on individuals and society
- His experiences working as a law enforcement officer and how it has impacted his views on suicide
[12:14 - 15:16] Closing Segment
- Jon urges people to discuss suicide more openly and to remember that each person’s story is important
- Connect with Jon (links below)
- Head over to myvoicechallenge.com to find out how you can discover your voice, claim your independence, and build that thriving business that you've always wanted!
Key Quotes:
“We have to normalize the treatment of the emotional part of this as much as we normalize the treatment of the physical.” - Jon Becker
“We talked about making intentional choices. Don't let choices be made for you and I think as a country, we're allowing those choices to be made and we're making these sacrifices and it's very easy for us to make those sacrifices because you're not the one standing at Andrew's Air Force base watching them unload the kids.” - Jon Becker
Connect with Jon
Website: The Debrief
LinkedIn: Jon Becker
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“Every interaction you have with someone who works under your command, whether it's a direct report or three steps down the chain, you are delivering to them maybe the only message they have about the soul of the business.” – Jon Becker
In today’s episode, we welcome, Jon Becker. Jon has had the continued opportunity and privilege to work with some of the foremost leaders in law enforcement and military units. The Debrief is Jon’s payback to the community and to the units and the leaders who trained him and helped make AARDVARK a success. Although The Debrief centers conversations in a tactical space, Jon and the guests will cover conversations that are relevant to leaders in every sphere, including accountability, personnel selection, discipline, decision-making, psychology, collaboration, risk-taking, and much more. The Debrief shares these lessons and stories with the business and law enforcement community at large in hopes of making us all better leaders, better thinkers, and better people.
[00:01 - 03:44] Who is Jon Becker?
- Zack introduces his guest, Jon Becker!
- He spent four decades dedicating himself to protecting tactical operators and has a background in law enforcement, military, and triathlon racing
- He believes that in order to lead others, you must first be able to lead yourself
- He focuses on challenging himself with difficult tasks and seeking discomfort in order to improve his skills
[03:45 - 26:55] How To Balance Your Ambition And Morality
- Personal life is the most important thing
- Driven by a set of values and priorities in order to be successful
- The importance of having a core set of beliefs that drive your day and your life in order to be successful
- You need to have mentors who are balanced and successful in their fields
- He believes that a balance between ambition and morality is key to happiness and success
[03:45 - 20:27] Leaders Must Take Responsibility For Their Actions
- Having a higher purpose that resonates with individuals and organizations to help create a culture of service
- Leadership by example is important for creating a culture in an organizations
- They need to be open and honest with their employees and communicate values and goals clearly
- The key to creating a respectful and honorable workplace
[20:28 - 32:26] Closing Segment
- Jon believes young leaders especially mistake is because they believe that when something goes wrong, they need to figure out who’s at fault.
- Connect with Jon (links below)
- Join us for Tactical Friday!
- Head over to myvoicechallenge.com to find out how you can discover your voice, claim your independence, and build that thriving business that you've always wanted!
Key Quotes:
“I think the personal life has to be the most important thing. You know, nobody, nobody ever lies on their deathbed and thinks, I wish I made more money. I wish I had worked more, in the end, I've come to the conclusion that the only thing that really matters is our interaction with other people.” - Jon Becker
“As a leader, you're making that whether you want to or not. So, if you're not intentionally focused on creating the right culture and creating your organization's focus on its purpose, that's going to happen accidentally. And generally speaking, when it happens accidentally, it's not a good thing.” - Jon Becker
Connect with Jon
Website: The Debrief
LinkedIn: Jon Becker
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“The only thing in business that, almost in a way is a cure for all your other ills is sales.” – Chris Joyce
In today’s episode, we welcome back, Chris Joyce. Chris talks about the importance of having a strong CMO in place to help identify the markets, help create personas, and to make sure that you’re going in the right direction with your product. The reason why those three positions are so important is that they’re the ones that are going to be responsible for actually driving the business forward. He stresses that success in business comes down to having a strong sales presence and encourages everyone to get involved in sales early on in their entrepreneurial journey.
[00:01 - 01:13] Opening Segment
- If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over to knightly.productions!
- For the first part of my interview with Chris, tune in to last Monday’s episode
[01:14 - 09:29] The Key To Sales Is Based Upon A Founder’s Enthusiasm
- Chris recommends founders use “Gusher”, to find potential customers and test their ideas before starting a company
- He says that a key person in a marketing company is a CMO
- A CMO’s job is to create personas and do market research to ensure the company is going in the right direction
- Creating a profitable company from the beginning is fundamental to success
- Putting sales first over other priorities can help generate revenue
- Sales validation is essential to starting and growing a sales team
- Salespeople and sales outsource sales are there to execute a plan and system
- The founder’s enthusiasm is key to selling their product, and they should never fake it until they make it
[09:30 - 13:48] Closing Segment
- Chris stresses the importance of everyone working together on a common goal, ensuring everyone succeeds
- Connect with Chris (links below)
- Head over to myvoicechallenge.com to find out how you can discover your voice, claim your independence, and build that thriving business that you've always wanted!
Key Quotes:
“When it comes to sales, at least in the beginning stages, a tremendous amount of the sale is based upon a founder's enthusiasm.” - Chris Joyce
“You need to have the right customers, not just customers, the right customers at the beginning stages, because that's what leads to the growth.” - Chris Joyce
Connect with Chris
Website: Gusher
Instagram: Chris Joyce
LinkedIn: Chris Joyce
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“All businesses are really a function of three things. People, philosophy and property.” – Chris Joyce
In today’s episode, we welcome, Chris Joyce. Chris Joyce is the Founder & CEO of Gusher I am the founder of 24 companies in high-tech, consumer goods, health, and manufacturing. My products have been sold in more than 11,000 stores in 23 countries. I have users of my tech products in 148 countries across the globe. I believe great ideas can come from anyone anywhere. And I believe the market and not venture capitalists should be the judge of whether or not these ideas see the light of day. So, I created Gusher. Gusher is a simple, quick, and easy way to create and build a startup. Without the need for investors. Without the need for capital. How? Gusher helps Entrepreneurs create and launch startups using performance equity. We have Founders and companies from across the globe. Everything from technology, media, and health to design, finance, and gaming.
[00:01 - 03:44] Who is Chris Joyce?
- Zack introduces his guest, Chris Joyce!
- He helps entrepreneurs create and launch their businesses without the need for outside help
- He shares his experience and lessons learned from door-to-door sales, which he believes is one of the best educations any founder can receive
[03:45 - 26:55] The Different Philosophies That Exist Within Product Development
- The key to successful business development is being able to understand and empathize with your customer
- Founders have a different “DNA” that sets them apart from other businesses, and this is what differentiates them from commodities
- The philosophy behind product development can be applied to any business
- He introduces his platform, “Gusher”, which launches companies without the need for capital or investors
- The goal of using Gusher is to create a company where you need the help of others to actually make that happen
- Chris shares his experience as a COO and how it has helped him in his current role as a startup founder
[26:56 - 30:03] Closing Segment
- Chris believes that there is excess capacity for talent and that opportunity is the key to success
- Connect with Chris (links below)
- Join us for Tactical Friday!
- Head over to myvoicechallenge.com to find out how you can discover your voice, claim your independence, and build that thriving business that you've always wanted!
Key Quotes:
“You don't stay at that level where you always hear about the hustle and insane work hours, which I still do, but not at the level or the way I used to do them. You just evolve.” - Chris Joyce
“Our people know what that is, they know what our goal, our mission is. But also, it comes down to leading with your action. You let your actions speak volumes.” - Chris Joyce
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Website: Gusher
Instagram: Chris Joyce
LinkedIn: Chris Joyce
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“I'm a big believer in Google. I'm also a big believer in Amazon because if someone's going to shop online, they're going to one of those two places, Google or Amazon. So, I think now's the time to get really good at the paid side of both those platforms.” – Brett Curry
In today’s episode, we welcome back, Brett Curry. Brett discusses the importance of having a great product, diversifying your traffic sources, and being careful not to rely on any one channel too heavily. He shares some thoughts on the current state of E-commerce and how it’s still growing despite challenging times. He recommends that if someone has the skill to build a Shopify store and can run Facebook ads, YouTube ads, or Instagram ads, it is better to build up a business on Shopify and then take their products to Amazon.
[00:01 - 00:46] Opening Segment
- If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over to knightly.productions!
- For the first part of my interview with Brett, tune in to last Monday’s episode
[00:47 - 10:08] Drive Traffic To Your E-Commerce Store Using Podcasts And YouTube
- Setting up your business with a good product, diversifying your traffic sources, and focusing on customer needs
- E-commerce is still growing, but it’s been difficult in recent years due to inflation, supply chain issues, and pandemic spikes in demand
- Demand generation is the process of creating demand for a product or service that no one is currently searching for
- Google is good at both demand capture through search and demand generation through display and YouTube
- It is better to build up a business in Shopify and then take your products to Amazon
[10:09 - 14:54] Closing Segment
- Brett shares his resources for getting customer testimonials and visits his website at OMG Commerce!
- Connect with Brett (links below)
- Head over to myvoicechallenge.com to find out how you can discover your voice, claim your independence, and build that thriving business that you've always wanted!
Key Quotes:
“It's better to build up a business and then take your products to Amazon. Once you've got a brand established and people are looking for you, and now Amazon just accelerates your growth. I think it's a little better than starting on Amazon and then trying to go off Amazon.” - Brett Curry
“It's so important to have testimonials and to have user generated content or written testimonials.” - Brett Curry
Connect with Brett
Website: OMG Commerce
LinkedIn: Brett Curry
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“We all need to reset every once in a while, and that's what this book was for me, is another step in the healing process. And a good reset to get back to that point when we may lose our way.” – Zack Knight
In today’s solo episode, Zack discusses his book, “The Legacy of Love," which was scheduled to be launched on Veteran’s Day, and how feedback from Jennifer Wright has helped to improve it. In this book, he shares his story of being an army guy who didn’t feel like he was as good as a navy seal when writing books, but he eventually decides to write one for himself and for other army guys who may not have the same level of recognition. He reflects on how his book is more than just him and wants to share about his time in the military.
[00:01 - 01:13] Opening Segment
- If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over to knightly.productions!
- If you haven’t listened to last Monday’s episode, check it out!
- Head over to myvoicechallenge.com to register for a free podcasting workshop!
[01:14 - 19:44] Owning Your Journey Of Healing
- Zack talks about his new book, “The Legacy of Love”
- His turning point was realizing that he needed to write the book
- His book is more than just a business book, it is about his journey as a leader and as a person
- The book was to help others on their own journey of healing, and he plans on handling out copies to friends and family
- The book dispels the misconception that military leaders have to be
- He describes his journey from being a Navy Seal, Air Force, and Afghanistan veteran to the person he is now
- The power of his story is that it reveals understanding and closeness between him and those who read it
[19:45 - 32:15] The Shift In The Intentionality Away From Business And Towards Self-Care
- The book was able to refresh and align himself
- How you shift his intentionality away from business and towards self-care, such as journaling, reading, and playing the piano
- Journaling has helped shift from a negative mindset into a more positive one, and how this shifted his focus from serving others to serving herself
- How therapy has helped him to understand better her own brokenness and the power he has to fix it
- He talks about how he wants to create a community of like-minded individuals who are focused on taking action and filing their lives with purpose
[32:16 - 43:58] Closing Segment
- Closing words and reminders
- To find out more about Zack’s book and how his personal experiences as a veteran and how it is a letter to forgive themselves for their past mistakes and set them free, come and listen this Friday!
- Head over to myvoicechallenge.com to find out how you can discover your voice, claim your independence, and build that thriving business that you've always wanted!
Key Quote:
“I felt like there was too much misconception going into what the military mindset was and hey, this is what a leader looks like.” – Zack Knight
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“If you got a compelling offer, you got a compelling landing page, you got a good product, we can turn on ads and scale up or down based on what you need. It's quick and it's responsive. And so, I still believe in SEO.” – Brett Curry
In today’s episode, we welcome, Brett Curry. Brett is an online marketer, eCommerce strategist, and speaker, but first and foremost he's an entrepreneur. Brett's passion is helping eCommerce companies grow their businesses through creative marketing efforts. Brett is the author of the Ultimate Guide to Google Shopping published by Shopify and the creator of the Smart Google and YouTube Traffic Course in partnership with Ezra Firestone. The majority of his time is spent running an online marketing agency and leading an amazing team of talented marketers.
[00:01 - 04:38] Who is Brett Curry?
- Zack introduces his guest, Brett Curry!
- Brett is the founder of OMG Commerce, a digital marketing agency that helps brands grow their online presence
[04:39 - 14:41] SEO Is Still Important To Be A Successful Online Business
- SEO is still important, but it can be hard to keep up with the changes in the digital world
- To be successful, you need a good product, good service, and a unique selling proposition
- You need to know your market and understand what they’re looking for
- Google ads are a great way to track how effective your campaigns are
- Branding is important for small businesses, both online and off, and it can impact everything from the positioning of a product to the tone of a company’s communication
[14:42 - 27:51] Persuade Customers To Buy Through Effect Marketing Campaigns
- “Building a Story Brand” by Donald Miller
- “Made to Stick” by Chip and Dan Heath
- Brett recommends using video in marketing to create a celebrity factor for businesses and individuals and to persuade customers to buy products or services
- He discusses how successful companies were able to expand their brands
[27:52 - 33:48] Closing Segment
- Brett offers his advice on how to grow your business
- Connect with Brett (links below)
- Join us for Tactical Friday!
- Head over to myvoicechallenge.com to find out how you can discover your voice, claim your independence, and build that thriving business that you've always wanted!
Key Quotes:
“Brand is really, really important. The brand shows who you are and who you're for, because I think someone wants to see themselves in the product or service.” - Brett Curry
“Marketing comes down to branding and positioning and then offers.” - Brett Curry
Connect with Brett
Website: OMG Commerce
LinkedIn: Brett Curry
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“Everyone runs differently. And so, get really specific, and real intentional about what you need, what you want, and what you don't want.” – Danielle Mulvey
In today’s episode, we welcome back, Danielle Mulvey. Danielle talks about how she developed a system that helps businesses identify and filter out candidates who don’t align with their core values. The 5-Star employee rating system ensures that candidates have the same values as the business owner. This is key to a successful business because employees who share core values will think and act like the business owner. If this alignment does not exist, frustration will set in as differences in values create conflict.
[00:01 - 01:20] Opening Segment
- If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over to knightly.productions!
- For the first part of my interview with Danielle, tune in to last Monday’s episode
[01:21 - 12:37] How To Attract The Right Employees And Repel Unwanted Employees
- She discusses in detail her system, “The 5-Star Employee Rating System”
- It is a customizable per role, it is based on what is needed for that specific role
- It ensures that only the best candidates are hired
- A candidate must share the same core values as the business owner in order to be rated a 5-Star employee
- The key criteria for being a 5-Star employee are having minimally acceptable ratings for 11 universal qualities, two of which are coded red
- If an employee doesn’t meet the standards, they filter themselves out of the job and don’t move forward in the hiring process
- The system is used to rate your existing employees and learn how to use it to improve their performance
[12:38 - 22:30] Closing Segment
- Danielle recommends listeners to find the details on how to utilize the system and visit her website at Danielle Mulvey!
- Connect with Danielle (links below)
- Head over to myvoicechallenge.com to find out how you can discover your voice, claim your independence, and build that thriving business that you've always wanted!
Key Quotes:
“The best way to clone yourself is to hire people who have the same DNA, who have the same core values. They share the core values that you have. And what's important about distinguishing about the core values is these are the business owner's true core values.” - Danielle Mulvey
“When you figure out where your 3 to 5 true core values are, and you define them with clarifying statements, you put them in your job posting because that is going to be one of your tactics for attracting 5-Star candidates and repelling the 1 and 2 and 3-Star candidates.” - Danielle Mulvey
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Website: Danielle Mulvey
LinkedIn: Danielle Mulvey
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“It's really important to not be subjective in your hiring.” – Danielle Mulvey
In today’s episode, we welcome, Danielle Mulvey. Danielle Mulvey is a former flight attendant-turned-entrepreneur who has cracked the code on recruiting, hiring, and retaining what she refers to as “5-Star Employees”. Never one to settle for average, Danielle has scaled her several companies to over $50 million in annual revenue while spending less than 10 hours each week overseeing their operations. Danielle’s own team of trusted 5-Star Employees provides her with the freedom to spend the rest of her work-week guiding other entrepreneurs through podcasting, workshops, and community curating. In addition to running her companies and assisting other entrepreneurs, Danielle is the Chief Curator of The ALL IN Company Community, which strategically advises other entrepreneurs on attracting and hiring 5-Star Employees. She has been developing, testing, and sharing these ideas for more than 10 years now, with a staggering 90% success rate! Danielle attributes this success to her undeniable gift to identify and nurture 5-Star Employees. She knows that in order to succeed, leaders need to get comfortable with the uncomfortable and go all in on their employees, who will reciprocate and go all in on the company.
[00:01 - 02:32] Who is Danielle Mulvey?
- Zack introduces his guest, Danielle Mulvey!
- She is the Chief Curator of “The ALL IN Company” community, which strategically advises entrepreneurs on attracted in hiring 5-Star Employees
[02:33 - 13:42] Having A Checklist Is Key To Ensuring Phenomenal Experience
- The importance of having processes and systems documented in an organization to ensure consistency, accuracy, and predictability in results
- Hiring employees who are able to hit the ground running and have a purpose in the company from the start
- Regularly auditing systems to ensure they are still effective
- The process of hiring and retaining 5-Star employees
- Many businesses are only successful at hiring 5-Star employees about 25% of the time
- Utilizing a 5-Star employee rating system to find and hire the best candidates
[13:43 - 30:31] How To Hire The Right People For Your Business
- How a 3-star employee is just in the wrong position, in the wrong job, or on the wrong bus, and how it can be dangerous for business
- Hiring the right people for your business
- The criteria that make up the employee rating system:
- Performance
- Attitude
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Citizenship
[30:32 - 35:02] Closing Segment
- Danielle advises listeners to never settle and her company can help you find and hire the best employee
- Connect with Danielle (links below)
- Join us for Tactical Friday!
- Head over to myvoicechallenge.com to find out how you can discover your voice, claim your independence, and build that thriving business that you've always wanted!
Key Quotes:
“I believe the employer has a greater responsibility to make sure that they're really understanding what they need exactly in a candidate, what they also don't want in a candidate. And, using that filter and litmus test, “The 5-Star employee rating system”, to make sure that they're not making that mis-hire.” - Danielle Mulvey
“Using a process and system checklist for recruiting and hiring. And using objectivity when you hire is super important.” -
“Anything that you're looking at with a personality, that's just an indication of who you are right now. That does not mean that's who you are.” – Jim Adams In today’s episode, we welcome back, Jim Adams. Jim talks about how businesses should track their progress and measure their success in order to improve. He talks about assessing their business’ gross margins, overhead, and other financial metrics in order to better understand where they are and where they need to be in order to grow. He notes that there are other ways to measure success beyond just gross margins and sales, such as digital conversion rates and headcount, which can provide a more holistic look at a business’ progress.
[00:01 - 01:11] Opening Segment If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over tohttp://knightly.productions/ ( knightly.productions)! For the first part of my interview with Jim, tune in to last Monday’s episode
[01:12 - 08:24] How To Track And Measure Your Business For Improved Performance Jim identifies four different types of business owners, Gun Slinger, Mechanic, Goalie, and Unicorn Each type of business owner has strengths and weaknesses He discusses the failure of a business owner to launch a successful product due to a missed detail in the users’ story He learns that systems are important and creates systems to track and measure data to improve decision making He shifts their consulting firms to focus on short term KPIs to help businesses improve their performance Conversion rates are huge and one of the biggest factors in digital marketing success As a business owner, you should what to be focused on in order to be successful
[08:25 - 15:19] Closing Segment Jim tells listeners that the goal is to have an awareness of what may be broken and what may need fixing, so that you can move forward in your life Connect with Jim (links below) Head over tohttps://www.myvoicechallenge.com/discovermyvoice ( myvoicechallenge.com) to find out how you can discover your voice, claim your independence, and build that thriving business that you've always wanted!
Key Quotes: “They all have strengths and then they all have blind spots and fears, and they all have different things. Once they're more aware, that they focus on and have a breakthrough.” - Jim Adams
“Business owners’ biggest problem is they don't know what their biggest problem is.” - Jim Adams
Connect with Jim Website: https://www.jimadamsconsulting.com/the-4-business-owner-types (Jim Adams Consulting) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Jim-Adams-Consulting-110577177326752 (Jim Adams) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jimadamsvt85/ (Jim Adams) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-adams-03416b14/ (Jim Adams)
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“It's therapeutic to write your story, it's therapeutic to get that information out into the world.” – Jennifer Wright In today’s episode, we welcome, Zach and Jennifer Wright to discuss how writing your book can be a therapeutic experience that can help veterans with PTSD. They share stories of how their clients have used writing as a tool to heal from trauma. They discuss how intentionality is essential for writing a book and how to ensure that your book is successful.
[00:01 - 08:22] Who is Jennifer Wright? Zack introduces his guest, Jennifer Wright! She is a book editor, publisher, and writer of Zack’s book How to share your story and connect with others
[08:23 - 21:16] Reframe Your Thoughts And Share Your Story Helping people tell their stories and how figure out how to write them Sharing your experiences with other people can be therapeutic Writing veteran’s thoughts and sharing them with others Reframing veteran’s thoughts about their military experience
[21:17 - 43:53] The Joyful Experience Of Sharing Your Story She believes that it should be a joyful experience The key to writing a book successfully is to have an organized process with a focus on the reader Veterans are good at accomplishing tasks and can develop a task-oriented process There are many ways to get your information out there Writing articles Blog posts Podcasts Videos
[43:54 - 45:28] Closing Segment She emphasizes the importance of sharing one’s story and offers to help anyone who needs it Connect with Jennifer (links below) Join us for Tactical Friday! Head over tohttps://www.myvoicechallenge.com/discovermyvoice ( myvoicechallenge.com) to find out how you can discover your voice, claim your independence, and build that thriving business that you've always wanted!
Key Quotes: “If you don't know how to do something and you're holding yourself back because you don't know how, and once you understand the process, that just makes it easier. It should be a joyful process.” - Jennifer Wright “Stop being guarded and actually tell your story.” - Jennifer Wright Connect with Jim Website: https://www.jimadamsconsulting.com/the-4-business-owner-types (Jim Adams Consulting) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Jim-Adams-Consulting-110577177326752 (Jim Adams) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jimadamsvt85/ (Jim Adams) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-adams-03416b14/ (Jim Adams)
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“If you calm down, your vision widens up, which is very important in racing. And then new racers, like every single one of us. They grip the steering wheel like they're swinging axes. And you can't do that, you got to learn to loosen up and kind of change your mindset.” – Jim Adams In today’s episode, we welcome, Jim Adams. Jim Adams grew his brick-and-mortar business, www.AmericanLandscapeStructures.com from $1 million to $5 million in sales during a pandemic, all while winning back his time and freedom as an entrepreneur. Jim believes there are essentially 4 types of business owners: 1. Gunslinger, 2. Mechanic, 3. Goalie, 4. Unicorn. Success as a business owner is almost completely based upon knowing which one you are, and building from there. This isn’t about just making more sales or hiring more people. It’s about understanding your natural tendencies, inclinations, fears, and behaviors that affect your decision-making. As a consultant, Jim has helped hundreds of small and family-owned businesses around the U. S. and Canada transform the businesses they’ve created into ones that are truly a joy to own. Jim was a top consultant with an international business consulting firm. AmericanLandscapeStructures.com - the multi-seven-figure pavilion business he founded in 2013 - has doubled 2 years running during a pandemic. Nowadays, you’ll find him cruising around the country with his wife Cara in their RV - their “headquarters on wheels.”
[00:01 - 13:59] Who is Jim Adams? Zack introduces his guest, Jim Adams! Jim has a background in law enforcement and has used this training to start a brick-and-mortar business He believes there are four types of business owners and focuses on helping those in the “gun slinger” category to understand their numbers He has helped hundreds of small businesses in the US to become more successful
[14:00 - 11:39] Becoming a Better Leader To Build A Successful Business Jim discusses what he has learned during his first day of work that also applied to his racing career He discusses how he learned to be a better leader by being in positions of authority where people had to respect him and make decisions quickly How curiosity is a characteristic that he looks for in leaders His transition from being a military veteran to a business owner His mindset has shifted in order to be successful He learned to be more present and observant in her interactions with others
[11:40 - 19:11] Working With People With Their Own Zone Of Genius And Superpowers Jim discusses the importance of taking a tactical pause before taking action How this can be coached by coaches and mentors He came to a realization that he was “the smartest guy in the room” and became isolated from others He started branching out and joined mastermind groups, which led to him building a national professional network This network has helped his business grow, and he now owns a production company He advises others to learn from their mistakes, work hard, and not be afraid to pivot their businesses
[19:12 - 25:02] Closing Segment Jim advises listeners that the key to success is learning the numbers and understanding what will work for you Connect with Jim (links below) Join us for Tactical Friday! Head over tohttps://www.myvoicechallenge.com/discovermyvoice ( myvoicechallenge.com) to find out how you can discover your voice, claim your independence, and build that thriving business that you've always wanted!
Key Quotes: “I've just worked with smarter and smarter and brighter and brighter people with their own zone of genius and superpowers. And then, our business has elevated as a result of that.” - Jim Adams “One of the biggest problems in today's culture is that people think there's one right answer.” - Jim Adams Connect with Jim Website: https://www.jimadamsconsulting.com/the-4-business-owner-types (Jim Adams Consulting) Facebook:...
“When we feel stuck, when we feel frustrated, when there's no momentum because there's a problem in believing in oneself but they're there. They're in there.” – Orrin Lieuwen In today’s episode, we welcome back, Orrin Lieuwen. Orrin discusses his webinar called, “The Lionheart Leadership Workshop”. This webinar offers participants the opportunity to learn how to identify and overcome negative emotions in order to develop a strong sense of self-awareness and leadership abilities. He discusses how people can be more resourceful by finding a positive message to reflect on when they’re experiencing negative emotions. He challenges listeners to check out Lionheart Leadership and learn more about how to become successful in life.
[00:01 - 01:27] Opening Segment If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over tohttp://knightly.productions/ ( knightly.productions)! For the first part of my interview with Orrin, tune in to last Monday’s episode
[01:28 - 11:56] Finding The Positive Message Behind Your Negative Emotions Orrin discusses how developing a healthy balance between your external and internal worlds is important Taking the time to look inward can be helpful in developing your skills and abilities It is important to have a variety of sources of knowledge and development The key to becoming a successful leader is to find the positive message behind your negative emotions The webinar will help participants learn how to believe in themselves and access their resources
[11:57 - 13:57] Closing Segment Orrin recommends his webinar, The Lionheart Leadership Workshop, because it is focused on character-based leadership, and how to develop and live through difficult situations in a healthy way Connect with Orrin (links below) Join us for Tactical Friday! Head over tohttps://www.myvoicechallenge.com/discovermyvoice ( myvoicechallenge.com) to find out how you can discover your voice, claim your independence, and build that thriving business that you've always wanted!
Key Quotes: “Sometimes the best leaders are the first followers.” – Zack Knight
“Every day, sell yourself on your abilities and believe that you can.” - Orrin Lieuwen
Connect with Orrin Website: https://www.lionheartleadership.ca/webinar/ (Lionheart Leadership)
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“Get in touch with who you are, with your inner resources and potential inability, and find what is your unique message and how to bring that to the world.” – Orrin Lieuwen In today’s episode, we welcome, Orrin to spend time in faith-based ministry and gained a deep passion for helping others develop, and making an impact. Out of his own journey from scarcity thinking to abundance thinking, he started Lionheart Leadership to help entrepreneurs be insanely confident and resourceful. He believes that leaders who are introverted can still be successful because they have the courage to share more about themselves. He shares that he grew up without self-belief, believing that he wasn’t capable of being successful or impacting lives. He recommends starting your day with a routine of prayer and going for a walk to help you overcome any doubts or fears you may have.
[00:01 - 05:37] Who is Orrin Lieuwen? Zack introduces his guest, Orrin Lieuwen! Orrin shares his story growing up in a small town in Canva How he founded Lionheart Leadership He discusses the importance of being transparent with your leadership style and legacy
[05:38 - 09:39] Create Self-Belief And Overcome Imposter Syndrome Orrin discusses how a lack of belief can impact one’s ability to be successful in various areas of life He discusses how developing self-belief is important How he has developed a set of values that are important to him and which are reflected in his leadership training
[09:40 - 22:12] Merging Your Identity Which Correlates With Who You Are Orrin discusses that it takes time to develop a passion and purpose in life He emphasizes the importance of values in one’s life How being in alignment with them will create motivation and momentum One of the biggest challenges when starting a business is overcoming the fear of failure How many of us can correlate merging our identity and who we are with our professions What does character-based leadership do to our personality
[22:13 - 27:58] Closing Segment Orrin wants to leave a legacy that is about helping people come in line with who they are as human beings Connect with Orrin (links below) Join us for Tactical Friday! Head over tohttps://www.myvoicechallenge.com/discovermyvoice ( myvoicechallenge.com) to find out how you can discover your voice, claim your independence, and build that thriving business that you've always wanted!
Key Quotes: “My identity is not in the title. It's on these deeper, characteristics and the qualities of what makes me who I am.” - Orrin Lieuwen
“Get in touch with what are the things that are most important to you.” - Orrin Lieuwen Connect with Orrin
Website: https://www.lionheartleadership.ca/webinar/ (Lionheart Leadership)
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“Understanding their staff on a fundamental level so that they can drive the outcomes that they want and build the psychological safety that they're looking to create.” – Kait McGregor In today’s episode, we welcome back, Kait McGregor discusses her platform for individuals seeking to improve their digital skills and find employment opportunities. After completing an assessment, individuals are given training that leads to certification. She provides “https://www.northropgrumman.com/ (Northrop Grumman)”, where their main goal is to first discover the qualifications of the candidate and train them military spouses can book a call with their career success executives team so that they can help them understand how they may be viewed based on their responses to various stimuli.
[00:01 - 01:14] Opening Segment If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over tohttp://knightly.productions/ ( knightly.productions)! For the first part of my interview with Kait, tune in to last Monday’s episode
[01:15 - 16:09] Understanding Your Strengths And Weaknesses In Order To Succeed Kait shares her company, “https://www.northropgrumman.com/ (Northrop Grumman)” She explains the process of registering on their platform What are the offers of her company She discusses how veterans and military spouses can benefit from engaging their services
[16:09 - 18:27] Closing Segment Kait advises listeners to join her company so that they can help identify individuals with certain personality traits that are likely to be successful in certain fields Connect with Kait (links below) Join us for Tactical Friday! Head over tohttps://www.myvoicechallenge.com/discovermyvoice ( myvoicechallenge.com) to find out how you can discover your voice, claim your independence, and build that thriving business that you've always wanted!
Key Quotes: “It's really important that to drive the educational piece not only around this underrepresented groups that aren't quite getting the same level of opportunity that everybody else is, but also around how you engage as an employer as well.” - Kait McGregor
“It's about awareness, education, and driving an understanding of what it is that you are trying to do.” - Kait McGregor
Connect with Kait Website: https://withyouwithme.com/ (WithYouWithMe) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kait-mcgregor-potential-over-experience/?trk=public_profile_browsemap&originalSubdomain=ca (Kait McGregor )
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“We can really use a veteran to the greatest benefit of the organization, but also the greatest benefit to the veteran and help them find their worth, value, and purpose again.” – Zack Knight In today’s solo episode, I reflect on Kait McGregor’s discussion on how understanding oneself is important before attempting to lead others. I learned that before understanding other people, you must first understand yourself. There are many things that veterans bring to the table, such as values and skills that may not be learned in the civilian world. Veteran-to-veteran matching can be helpful in finding a job that is a good fit for the individual. I discuss how society is holding people back from being successful and how people can be successful if they are willing to innovate and explore new ideas. [00:01 - 01:16] Opening Segment If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over tohttp://knightly.productions/ ( knightly.productions)! If you haven’t listened to last Monday’s episode, check it out! Head over tohttps://www.myvoicechallenge.com/discovermyvoice ( myvoicechallenge.com) to register for a free podcasting workshop!
[01:17 - 05:43] Finding Your Worth, Value And Purpose As A Veteran The importance of understanding the values that organizations hold and how veterans can bring these values to the table when applying for a job The benefits of having a veteran in an organization The challenges of managing a diverse workforce through virtual platforms Not achieving success in society at a large scale
[05:44 - 07:41] Closing Segment Closing words and reminders To find out more about Kait and how innovation is happening, and how great things can happen when we allow ourselves to be open to new ideas, come and listen this Friday! Head over tohttps://www.myvoicechallenge.com/discovermyvoice ( myvoicechallenge.com) to find out how you can discover your voice, claim your independence, and build that thriving business that you've always wanted!
Key Quote: “The biggest thing that we forget about the veteran world is, we want purpose, we wanna feel like we belong, but we also want a sense of purpose attached to the things we're accomplishing.” – Zack Knight Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to expand their leadership capacity or clickhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tactical-leadership/id1498567657 ( here) to listen to our previous episodes. Tactical Leadership is brought to you by Knight Protection Services. A veteran-owned and operated company, with extensive experience in risk assessment and crime prevention. Find out more by visitinghttps://knightprotectionllc.com/ ( https://knightprotectionllc.com/) If you want to learn how to build a better business, check out my website athttps://beatacticalleader.com/ ( Beatacticalleader.com). You can connect with us onhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/zaknight ( LinkedIn),https://www.instagram.com/beatacticalleader/ ( Instagram), or joinhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/BATLgroup/ ( Our BATL Space) and become part of the community.
“If you aren't willing to sacrifice your workforce, then I think it's time that we as HR professionals actually listen to what the workforce wants.” – Kait McGregor In today’s episode, we welcome, Kait McGregor, who leads WithYouWithMe’s (WYWM) global Research and Innovation operations, with responsibility for developing the testing and matching capabilities of the Potential platform. She also influences the ongoing development of new and existing products across multiple regions. In her previous role with WithYouWithMe, she served as the Chief Employee Success Officer, building the Employee Success (HR) function across four countries, whilst scaling WYWM from 60 employees to over 400 globally and maintaining an average employee satisfaction score of 85 during the pandemic. Prior to joining WithYouWithMe, Kait held senior HR and operations roles across the Agriculture, Transport, and Logistic sectors, where she was pivotal in the implementation of new software programs, driving change, and building a graduate recruitment process from the ground up.
[00:01 - 02:02] Who is Kait McGregor? Zack introduces his guest, Kait McGregor! Kait is responsible for developing the testing and matching capabilities of the potential platform Her pivotal implementation of software programs driving change and building a graduate recruitment process from the ground up
[02:02 - 12:57] The Change In Cultural Behaviors In Organizations Kait discusses the cultural behaviors of staff responding to overtime requests are changing Organizations are pushing against hybrid and virtual workforces The change in cultural behaviors in organizations HR professionals need to be aware of this change and adapt their practices accordingly The benefits of allowing employees to work hours that fit their personal lives The importance of fostering a sense of psychological safety and trust among employees
[12:58 - 22:57] Fostering A Remote And Virtual Workforce That Is Productive Kait discusses the importance of vulnerability and honest in leadership She recommends reading books and listening to podcasts on both sides of the spectrum to gain a better understanding of different perspectives She emphasizes the importance of putting oneself in the shoes of others in order to better understand their needs
[22:58 - 26:31] Closing Segment Kait shares that her goal is to help veterans and military spouses find jobs, and she believes that neurodivergent individuals are a key part of the solution Connect with Kait (links below) Join us for Tactical Friday! Head over tohttps://www.myvoicechallenge.com/discovermyvoice ( myvoicechallenge.com) to find out how you can discover your voice, claim your independence, and build that thriving business that you've always wanted!
Key Quotes: “The challenge will be for us is actually making sure that we have the same cultural, alignment as organizations when we allow our staff to have those hybrid opportunities.” - Kait McGregor “My legacy that I will want to leave behind is to know that I have done nothing but make a difference in changing at least one HR professional's mind in how they view, engage, and drive this talent market because this particular talent market, Is not the same as every other talent market.” - Kait McGregor Connect with Kait
Website: https://withyouwithme.com/ (WithYouWithMe) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kait-mcgregor-potential-over-experience/?trk=public_profile_browsemap&originalSubdomain=ca (Kait McGregor )
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“We are painfully detailed on how we do our entire business model. We put that out there To-Pay-What-You can model. And a hundred percent of the revenue from that goes to charity.” – Nick Stageberg In today’s episode, Nick Stageberg discusses his unique business model that differs from traditional private equity funds. His company, Black Swan has an indefinite hold period, which allows it to maintain ownership of its investments and continue to make improvements to them. He discusses how they offer a pay-what-you-can course that helps people become more knowledgeable about real estate investment. The majority of the revenue from the course goes to charity, which has helped them renovate a kitchen and a homeless shelter in their community. [00:01 - 01:15] Opening Segment If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over tohttp://knightly.productions/ ( knightly.productions)! For the first part of my interview with Nick, tune in to last Monday’s episode
[01:16 - 07:03] Making The World A Better Place Nick discusses that his fund has different advantages over single asset syndication, including the ability to give sellers proof of funds and an indefinite hold period He offers cash-out refinances, refinanced returns, and capital injections to investors His team is passionate and committed to serving others, which has led to successful rehabilitation projects with tenants who had been living in illegal or hazardous conditions His company, Black Swan is a company that offers real estate investing services, and its model is different from most in the industry His company offers a course that has a 100% pay-what-you-can model, with all revenue going to charity
[07:4 - 11:39] Closing Segment Nick shares his story and how the Black Swan course has helped him on his journey to self-mastery Connect with Nick (links below) Head over tohttps://www.myvoicechallenge.com/discovermyvoice ( myvoicechallenge.com) to find out how you can discover your voice, claim your independence, and build that thriving business that you've always wanted!
Key Quote: “The way we do business makes the world a better place. Treating tenants with dignity and respect, doing high-quality renovations, doing business with integrity.” – Nick Stageberg Connect with Nick Website: https://www.blackswanteam.com/about-us (Black Swan) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-stageberg-b703b261 (Nick Stageberg) Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue on putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to expand their leadership capacity or clickhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tactical-leadership/id1498567657 ( here) to listen to our previous episodes. Tactical Leadership is brought to you by Knight Protection Services. A veteran-owned and operated company, with extensive experience in risk assessment and crime prevention. Find out more by visitinghttps://knightprotectionllc.com/ ( https://knightprotectionllc.com/) If you want to learn how to build a better business check out my website athttps://beatacticalleader.com/ ( Beatacticalleader.com). You can connect with us onhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/zaknight ( LinkedIn),https://www.instagram.com/beatacticalleader/ ( Instagram), or joinhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/BATLgroup/ ( Our BATL Space) and become part of the community.
“I feel like the more control I forfeit in my life, the greater freedom I have.” – Nick Stageberg In today’s episode, we welcome, Nick Stageberg is a start-up founder to CEO of Black Swan Real Estate, Nick Stageberg has always been an entrepreneur at heart. Nick Stageberg has over 15 years of experience in the software development, architecture, and management space, he developed an interest in real estate investment at the age of 14 when he needed to secure safe housing due to family health issues. With no parental support, no income, and no job, he bargained with some family friends to clean out and rehab their basement in exchange for free housing. Although that was his first and only live-in flip, it gave him an interest in leveraging value-add opportunities. After college, he designed and built a custom home in Edmond, OK, and house-hacked by renting out rooms to former college roommates, all of whom are lifelong friends to this day. He is now the owner of a multi-million-dollar real estate portfolio. [00:01 - 05:37] Who is Nick Stageberg? Zack introduces his guest, Nick Stageberg! Nick is the CEO and founder of Black Swan Real Estate He has a successful history in the real estate industry, having founded and managed a third of a billion-dollar asset center management company He and his wife have successfully integrated their family life into their work by being deliberate in their decision-making and creating an environment where everyone is constantly engaged in fun and exciting activities
[05:38 - 09:39] Changing The Rules Of Private Equity Nick shares how they started their own foundation, which focuses on education and giving back to the community Their focus is on coaching people in achieving their goals Their goals are to create a model where 100% of the profits go to the partners, and there are no fees or splits It’s important to drop the task or find a way to lighten the load The problems with burnout Morning routines and having a family-oriented mindset can help entrepreneurs motivate themselves
[09:40 - 22:12] Finding Good Coaches And Mentors Nick believes that it is his responsibility as the leader of the organization to be in a peak state Every employee must complete a survey every week to measure their energy, happiness, and value in their work Finding good coaches and mentors is important for improving one’s fitness and career Caring for oneself and having a strong peer group are both necessary for success Giving back to society is important of being successful
[22:13 - 27:58] Closing Segment Nick encourages listeners to connect with Black Swan and check out its investment opportunities Connect with Nick (links below) Join us for Tactical Friday! Head over tohttps://www.myvoicechallenge.com/discovermyvoice ( myvoicechallenge.com) to find out how you can discover your voice, claim your independence, and build that thriving business that you've always wanted!
Key Quotes: “You have to make it about other people. You have to keep growing and you have to do it by giving.” - Nick Stageberg “Get people into your life, that is just holding you accountable because other people always hold you more accountable than you can ever hold yourself.” - Nick Stageberg Connect with Nick
Website: https://www.blackswanteam.com/about-us (Black Swan) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-stageberg-b703b261 (Nick Stageberg)
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“If you come from a background and a family that have not taught you about finances, use your transition time and resources available to become smarter or find that person who can help.” – Tony Mayne In today’s episode, we welcome, Tony Mayne the Chief Executive Officer of Ranger For Life, he was among the first United States Army special operators to respond to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. Tony served 12 years as a part of the US Special Operations Command, including nine years in the 75th Ranger Regiment. He retired in 2020 with 20 years of active federal service. Throughout his career, Tony has received many awards and decorations, none more cherished than his 75th Ranger Regiment shoulder sleeve insignia, Ranger Tab, and Combat Infantryman’s Badge. He has participated in and finished the US Army Best Ranger Competition and was a member of the winning team for the Bataan Memorial Death March. [00:01 - 06:48] Opening Segment If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over tohttp://knightly.productions/ ( knightly.productions)! For the first part of my interview with Tony, tune in to last Monday’s episode
[06:49 - 07:45] Find A Financial Planner To Make Financial Decisions Tony shares that his key to success for veterans is to be proactive and engage with professional Department of Defense has gotten 100% right in setting initial pre-separation counseling for retirees Veterans should start planning their transition out of the military by dialing back their goals and objectives Have a financial planner to help you make decisions about your finances
[07:46 - 12:19] Closing Segment Tony advises considering performance coaches to help improve your mental and brain health Connect with Tony (links below) Join us for Tactical Friday! Head over tohttps://www.myvoicechallenge.com/discovermyvoice ( myvoicechallenge.com) to find out how you can discover your voice, claim your independence, and build that thriving business that you've always wanted!
Key Quotes: “If you do not have a financial planner, it is time to think like your civilian peers and at least speak with one and get a consultation.” - Tony Mayne
“We don't set goals, we set bulleted objectives.” - Tony Mayne
Connect with Tony Website: https://rangerforlife.com/ (https://rangerforlife.com/) Website: https://tonymayne.com/ (https://tonymayne.com/) Website: https://gallantfew.org/ (https://gallantfew.org/) Twitter: https://twitter.com/rangermayne (@rangermayne) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rangermayne/ (Tony Mayne) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rangermayne (Tony Mayne) Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-real-build/id1460804469 (The Real Build Podcast)
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“You don't realize it when you transition. You've got to build a functional team to help you and that is hard for folks to kind of wrap their heads around generally.” – Tony Mayne In today’s episode, we welcome, Tony Mayne is the Chief Executive Officer of Ranger For Life, he was among the first United States Army special operators to respond to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. Tony served 12 years as a part of the US Special Operations Command, including nine years in the 75th Ranger Regiment. He retired in 2020 with 20 years of active federal service. Throughout his career, Tony has received many awards and decorations, none more cherished than his 75th Ranger Regiment shoulder sleeve insignia, Ranger Tab, and Combat Infantryman’s Badge. He has participated in and finished the US Army Best Ranger Competition and was a member of the winning team for the Bataan Memorial Death March.
[00:01 - 05:37] Who is Tony Mayne? Zack introduces his guest, Tony Mayne! Tony’s military experience includes serving as an infantry officer in the 75th Ranger Regiment, earning numerous awards and decorations Tony is the founder of the “https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-more-elite-podcast/id1569832695 (A More Elite Podcast)”, which aims to build communities rooted in American values
[05:38 - 09:39] Transitioning Out Of The Military and Into A Career Tony shares one of his favorite stories from his podcast Special operators learn to ask questions and be inquisitive, which helps them in their transition into civilian life Veterans should aim to replicate the functions of a team in their transition, as this can be difficult for some A lot of universities have devoted parts of either public policy or psychology departments to trying to determine happiness Becoming an employer-based society
[09:40 - 22:12] Veterans Are A Valuable Asset To Any Business Transitioning from a military career to a civilian can be difficult for veterans Veterans are a valuable asset to any company and can bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to the workplace His organization, “https://gallantfew.org/ (gallawtfew)”, provides reintegration for veterans, as well as coaching in areas such as finances, social life, and professional development His organization, “https://rangerforlife.com/ (Ranger For Life)”, focuses on spiritual wellness for veterans, and helps them find the right job and navigate the civilian world There is no statistically significant link between your spirituality and suicide attempts, but there is a two-thirds less chance of suicide if you know your spirituality
[22:13 - 27:58] Closing Segment Tony encourages others to check out his work! Connect with Tony (links below) Join us for Tactical Friday! Head over tohttps://www.myvoicechallenge.com/discovermyvoice ( myvoicechallenge.com) to find out how you can discover your voice, claim your independence, and build that thriving business that you've always wanted!
Key Quotes: “Human beings are meant to be in community. We're not meant to be isolated.” - Tony Mayne “When we find out why they join the military, we can figure out what they need to do to be successful. And provide them happiness on the outside.” - Tony Mayne
Connect with Tony
Website: https://rangerforlife.com/ (https://rangerforlife.com/) Website: https://tonymayne.com/ (https://tonymayne.com/) Website: https://gallantfew.org/ (https://gallantfew.org/) Twitter: https://twitter.com/rangermayne (@rangermayne) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rangermayne/ (Tony Mayne) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rangermayne (Tony Mayne)
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“When you leave clients blind and they don't know what's happening, they start to worry and think about yourself. When you don't know what's going on about something you tend to think the worst thing rather than the best thing.” – Bill Reiman In today’s episode, we welcome, Bill Reiman, who specializes in new home construction in new home construction and he’s currently the vice president of award-winning R.K. Reiman Construction, Inc. where we build luxury homes ranging from 4,000 – 10, 000 square feet. Their focus is on the long-term relationships, service, and quality we deliver to every customer. He will do anything it takes to make the process of buying, building, or selling a home more comfortable and easier for every one of my clients. He is also the host of The Real Build Podcast, where I teach people what they need to look for before buying, building, or selling a home. His mission is to help people with one of the most significant investments of their lives and be their guide for a smooth process. [00:01 - 01:48] Opening Segment If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over tohttp://knightly.productions/ ( knightly.productions)! For the first part of my interview with Dan, tune in to last Monday’s episode
[01:49 - 10:08] Communication Is Key In Every Aspect Of Real Estate Bill discusses the importance of good customer communication, touchpoints, and understanding the process of real estate He discusses how a lack of communication can lead to problems with the customer experience, money loss, and time wasted The biggest key to successful communication during a construction project is setting expectations from the beginning Real estate is a complex subject, and it’s important for buyers and renters to understand all aspects of the process The need to have knowledge about the house and the market
[10:09 - 15:44] Closing Segment Bill recommends taking notes during visits to a property, climbing up an attic, and inspecting other details Connect with Bill (links below) Head over tohttps://www.myvoicechallenge.com/discovermyvoice ( myvoicechallenge.com) to find out how you can discover your voice, claim your independence, and build that thriving business that you've always wanted!
Key Quotes: “Communication is one of the biggest things in every aspect of the construction in real estate and we always go back to communication and how we can communicate better.” - Bill Reiman
“You got to keep the deal structured. You got to keep the deal together. and the best way to do that is communication.” - Bill Reiman
Connect with Bill Website: https://rkreiman.com/ (https://rkreiman.com/) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bill-reiman-91671350/ (Bill Reiman) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imbillreiman/ (Bill Reiman) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/billy.reiman/ (Bill Reiman) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxAdSxHN0dIXZPhA-6p1HYA (Bill Reiman)
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-real-build/id1460804469 (The Real Build Podcast) Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue on putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to expand their leadership capacity or clickhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tactical-leadership/id1498567657 ( here) to listen to our previous episodes. Tactical Leadership is brought to you by Knight Protection Services. A veteran-owned and operated company, with extensive experience in risk assessment and crime prevention. Find out more by visitinghttps://knightprotectionllc.com/ ( https://knightprotectionllc.com/) If you want to learn how to build a better business check out my website athttps://beatacticalleader.com/ ( Beatacticalleader.com). You can connect with us onhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/zaknight (...
“Action speaks louder than words. We've all heard that but how many people actually practice it? How many people just give lip service to something and don't follow through. Don't even talk to me about it. Just go do it. And then I'll see if a proof is in the pudding.” – Dan Kopp In today’s episode, we welcome, Dan Kopp, who is originally from Platteville, WI. After high school, he entered the United States Army as a military police officer serving in Frankfurt, Germany, The Republic of Panamá, and Fort Devens, MA. Dan served in various leadership roles in the military prior to transitioning into public education where he taught and ultimately held several executive roles. Dan practices situational leadership while focusing on those he serves. In 2019, Dan along with two partners started Dinamico, Inc., and works as a compensation expert helping employers save time and money while they attract and retain great people. In 2022 Dan followed his passion and started Leading Like a Buffalo, Inc., and continues to coach and mentor leaders across the country. He discusses the importance of having a varied approach to leadership and how transitioning from a military environment to a civilian world can be difficult. He talks about how his previous experiences in the military helped him succeed in his new career as a high school principal. He shares how he founded a company that helps employers connect with their employees and improve their compensation systems. He wants to help other leaders reach their full potential and feels fulfilled when he is able to do so. [00:01 - 02:45] Who is Bill Reiman? Zack introduces his guest, Bill Reiman! Bill talks about how he has shifted his focus and maneuvered his journey to become a successful real estate and construction entrepreneur He discusses his podcast, which is focused on furthering the education of people before they buy or sell a home
[02:46 - 08:52] How To Transition and Find Success Bill talks about his sports journey How he transitioned into the car business and has been successful, despite having no prior experience in the industry He discusses how they were always good at sales and found success in the car business by being themselves and being real
[08:53 - 26:21] Finding Success And Overcoming Setbacks Bill talks about his mindset shift and focuses on transitioning to a new life after his injury He found success in care sales by using competition as his motivator, and by focusing on the opportunities that were given to him instead of dwelling on the setbacks He wants to help people in the real estate industry by podcasting and educating them on the right ways to do business
[26:21 - 33:04] Closing Segment Bill wants to leave a legacy of being helpful and helping others Connect with Bill (links below) Join us for Tactical Friday! Head over tohttps://www.myvoicechallenge.com/discovermyvoice ( myvoicechallenge.com) to find out how you can discover your voice, claim your independence, and build that thriving business that you've always wanted!
Key Quotes: “I always want to figure out how I can win and how I can do better.” - Bill Reiman “Good things happen when you're good and you keep that positive mindset.” - Bill Reiman Connect with Bill Websihttps://rkreiman.com/ (https://rkreiman.com/) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bill-reiman-91671350/ (Bill Reiman) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imbillreiman/ (Bill Reiman) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/billy.reiman/ (Bill Reiman) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxAdSxHN0dIXZPhA-6p1HYA (Bill Reiman) Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-real-build/id1460804469 (The Real Build Podcast)
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“When I engage my contemporaries, my team, even if it's my direct reports and I'm the executive and I've got my directors or whatever your titles are one step below or even two steps below and I'm engaged with them. They've got points of view that I may not be aware of, or they might have a better way of answering the quandary in front of me than I had thought of.” – Dan Kopp In today’s episode, Dan Kopp discusses how the power of me helps individuals embrace their unique strengths and abilities and take general approaches to leadership that work for them, regardless of their personal identity. He provides general approaches to leadership that can be applied by anyone, regardless of individual experience or personality type. These approaches are based on personal values and experiences that have worked for him in the past. This allows them to see how it’s relevant to them and it makes sense to them. He shares that some of his life lessons are both personal and professional and it resonates with people that they can understand that they are who they are and they’re not wrong for that. To learn more about Dan’s work, listeners can visit his website at http://leadinglikeabuffalo.com/ (http://leadinglikeabuffalo.com/)! [00:01 - 00:52] Opening Segment If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over tohttp://knightly.productions/ ( knightly.productions)! For the first part of my interview with Dan, tune in to last Monday’s episode
[00:53 - 13:36] How To Lead Like King Arthur: Engaging Team Members For Better Decision Making Dan recommends that the power of me is important in leadership because it helps people learn from their own experiences and strengths instead of following a script or model This book provides nine general approaches to leadership that anyone can use, regardless of their background or experience It helps people understand themselves and their motivations, which makes it easier to lead effectively He discusses the idea of “Leading like King Arthur” and how it can be applied to both personal and professional life He mentions that “Leading like King Arthur” is about being open to other peoples’ input and being able to make decisions based on that input Leadership is not a democracy all the time, and it’s important to bring different perspectives forward in order to make the most educated decisions
[13:37 - 16:29] Closing Segment Dan recommends finding the book "The Power of Me: Leadership Nine Tenets for Every Leader" Connect with Dan (links below) Head over tohttps://www.myvoicechallenge.com/discovermyvoice ( myvoicechallenge.com) to find out how you can discover your voice, claim your independence, and build that thriving business that you've always wanted!
Key Quotes: “I made it personal, but there's also a professional lens. Some of my life lessons are both personal and professional. It resonates with people that they can understand that they are who they are and they're not wrong for that and there are approaches they can take that will make them better at what they do.” - Dan Kopp “Everybody has it in them to be a leader. We've all got values. We've all got strengths. The trick is identifying those things that work.” - Dan Kopp Connect with Dan
Website: http://leadinglikeabuffalo.com/ (http://leadinglikeabuffalo.com/) Website: https://dinamicosystems.com/ (https://dinamicosystems.com/) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dankoppdinamico/ (@dankoppdinamico) Twitter: https://twitter.com/danielskopp?lang=en (@DanielSKopp) Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue on putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to expand their leadership capacity or clickhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tactical-leadership/id1498567657 ( here) to listen to our previous episodes....
“Action speaks louder than words. We've all heard that but how many people actually practice it? How many people just give lip service to something and don't follow through? Don't even talk to me about it. Just go do it. And then I'll see if the proof is in the pudding.” – Dan Kopp In today’s episode, we welcome, Dan Kopp, who is originally from Platteville, WI. After high school, he entered the United States Army as a military police officer serving in Frankfurt, Germany, The Republic of Panamá, and Fort Devens, MA. Dan served in various leadership roles in the military prior to transitioning into public education where he taught and ultimately held several executive roles. Dan practices situational leadership while focusing on those he serves. In 2019, Dan along with two partners started Dinamico, Inc., and works as a compensation expert helping employers save time and money while they attract and retain great people. In 2022 Dan followed his passion and started Leading Like a Buffalo, Inc., and continues to coach and mentor leaders across the country. He discusses the importance of having a varied approach to leadership and how transitioning from a military environment to a civilian world can be difficult. He talks about how his previous experiences in the military helped him succeed in his new career as a high school principal. He shares how he founded a company that helps employers connect with their employees and improve their compensation systems. He wants to help other leaders reach their full potential and feels fulfilled when he is able to do so. [00:01 - 02:58] Who is Dan Kopp? Zack introduces his guest, Dan Kopp! Dan discusses his book, “https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/final-edition-dan-kopp/?trk=public_post-content_share-article (The Power of Me: Leadership and Compensation)” He discusses his experience transitioning from the military to the civilian world How it was difficult to exist in a situation where orders were given appropriately He talks about how he developed a varied approach to leadership How it was important for him to transition into the civilian world while still following orders
[02:59 - 18:06] Creating A Revolutionary Compensation System Dan discusses his transition from a military environment to a civilian one was challenging He found his passion for helping other leaders when he founded his first company, Dinamico, Inc He has been coaching and mentoring people as a secondary service
[18:07 - 25:19] “Be The Buffalo” And Lead Effectively Dan talks about how he and one of his partners from Dinamico, Inc. created a new company called Leading Like a Buffalo Where his passion lies – mentoring and coaching leaders He discusses the concept of “Be the Buffalo” and how it can be different for each individual He discusses the importance of taking care of one’s self and others, being accountable, and trusting one’s gut instincts He discusses how veterans can use their experiences to lead effectively in the future
[32:33 - 32:32] Closing Segment Dan shares that his legacy is to help others and me a positive impact on the world Connect with Dan (links below) Join us for Tactical Friday! Head over tohttps://www.myvoicechallenge.com/discovermyvoice ( myvoicechallenge.com) to find out how you can discover your voice, claim your independence, and build that thriving business that you've always wanted!
Key Quotes: “It's not about breaking the market. It's not about being a dollar above the competitor. It's about making a true connection with your employees. And the feedback that we're getting from our clients has been transformational.” - Dan Kopp “If you can learn something from my book or learn something from my coaching or mentoring that you go back and affect positive change in your organization. That is my legacy.” - Dan Kopp Connect with Dan
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“Reading to understand how a book is written is different than just reading it to learn from the book.” – Jennifer Wright In today’s episode, Jennifer Wright talks about the course that she has released. The course is self-paced and is available to anyone who wants to sign up for it. She offers support through writing partners, counseling, and strategy sessions. The community she has created offers help to those who need it the most. She encourages people to find writing partners to help get started and to get to know the system so they can get started easily and not get stuck. She talks about how authors find their voice and her own journey to self-mastery. To learn more about her and her book, listeners can visit her website at https://execuwright.com/ (Execuwright)!
[00:01 - 01:13] Who is Jennifer Wright? · If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over tohttp://knightly.productions/ ( knightly.productions)! · For the first part of my interview with Jennifer, tune in to last Monday’s episode [01:14 - 08:47] Utilizing A System That Helps You Get Started And Stay Motivated · Jennifer shares that the main goal of the course is to help people to get started and break through barriers · She recommends finding topics to write about when sitting down to write, as this will help with practice · She says that people love audiobooks because they can hear the author’s own voice and they can hear them go off on tangents · Podcasts are a great way to learn from other authors and hear their stories
[08:48 - 11:42] Closing Segment ● Jennifer shares that both books and podcasts can be a way to learn from writing, as they provide different methods of presenting information ● Connect with Jennifer (links below) ● Head over tohttps://www.myvoicechallenge.com/discovermyvoice ( myvoicechallenge.com) to find out how you can discover your voice, claim your independence, and build that thriving business that you've always wanted!
Key Quotes: “If I'm going to listen to an audible book, I look for books that are being read by the author because it's their story. You hear the passion in the book, you hear the emphasis in the areas that they want to emphasize.” - Jennifer Wright
“I just look for different ways, different methods of presenting the information, so that we can, you know, learn from those methods and maybe use some of those elements, in our books.” - Jennifer Wright Connect with Jennifer
Website: https://execuwright.com/ (https://execuwright.com/) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferwrightexecuwright/ (Jennifer Wright) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaN6Rs2GCIYMn4j7TfVIN3w (Jennifer Wright) Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-authors-way-podcast/id1608810722 (The Author’s Way) Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/theauthorsway/ (Jennifer Wright)
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“One of the things I really love doing is helping people, not only tell their story, but help to show the lessons.” – Jennifer Wright In today’s episode, we welcome Jennifer Wright. She has been a writer since a young age and has spent many years helping entrepreneurs, businesses, and authors to share their stories, craft their messages, and create the processes that help them to create their books with ease. She helps her clients as they explore their expertise and how they add value to the world. She offers writing, editing, and teaching options that take all of the guesswork out of the process. In addition to being a writer and editor, she is a standup comedian, an artist, a mentor, and a podcast host. In this episode, she shares how her journey led her to write her first book, The Author’s Way: A Journey To Finding Your Voice. She discusses the importance of having a system in place for book writing, and how it helped her create books quickly. She discusses how podcasts can be used to reach a larger audience. She shares her tips for creating a community around your message and how social media can be used to promote your book. To learn more about her and her book, listeners can visit her website at https://execuwright.com/ (Execuwright)! [00:01 - 02:58] Who is Jennifer Wright? Zack introduces his guest, Jennifer Wright! Jennifer discusses her experience in corporate America She started as an English teacher and moved into project management She talks about how she got to the point where she is now, focusing on helping others publish books using a process that is efficient and effective
[02:59 - 18:06] Share Your Process-Driven Leadership Strategies Through Your Book Jennifer believes that everyone deserves a job that they love and wants to help executives share their expertise and stories with others She shares her process of writing her books by Brainstorming ideas Taking notes Organizing them into a system Her books are designed to help people create systems that will help them achieve their goals quickly
[18:07 - 25:19] How To Build A Community Around Your Book Book sales are not the only measure of success, and he recommends looking at other metrics such as how the book is being used How it helps to promote other pieces of the author’s work Jennifer discusses how to promote a book, specifically focusing on community building and feedback She stresses the importance of editing the grammar and making sure the story makes sense
[32:33 - 32:32] Closing Segment Jennifer wants to leave a legacy by helping leaders put their voice out there Connect with Jennifer (links below) Join us for Tactical Friday! Head over tohttps://www.myvoicechallenge.com/discovermyvoice ( myvoicechallenge.com) to find out how you can discover your voice, claim your independence, and build that thriving business that you've always wanted!
Key Quotes: “I spoke to executives and one of the things that they really wanted was to be able to share their expertise and work with business owners and their ways that they could use that to help build their business and bring visibility to what they were trying to do.” - Jennifer Wright “All of those people that you get into the community, they become, potential leads for you or they become your audience for your next book. Now you can't just build the community and let it sit there.” - Jennifer Wright Connect with Jennifer Website: https://execuwright.com/ (https://execuwright.com/) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferwrightexecuwright/ (Jennifer Wright) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaN6Rs2GCIYMn4j7TfVIN3w (Jennifer Wright) Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-authors-way-podcast/id1608810722 (The Author’s Way) Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/theauthorsway/ (Jennifer Wright) Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what...
“We're the only species on the planet that will forego sleep for no healthy purpose.” – Chris Burres In today’s episode, Chris Burres opens that conversation about when he used to take two naps before noon, but since taking MyVitalC regularly, he has not needed to take naps. He believes that this product is beneficial for mental focus and energy during the day and better sleep at night. He talks about how important sleep is for mental clarity and physical well-being. One of the top benefits of integrating MyVitalC into sleep is that it is incredibly important for both physical and mental health. He suggests that people should sample the product before buying it to ensure that it is something that they would like and to see if there are any other products that they would like to buy as well. [00:01 - 01:33] Opening Segment If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over tohttp://knightly.productions/ ( knightly.productions)! For the first part of my interview with Chris, tune in to last Monday’s episode
[01:34 - 08:37] Better Sleep Quality Will Improve Your Overall Health Chris discusses how sleep is important for health, and taking a supplement like MyVitalC can help improve sleep quality and reduce migraine headaches One of the benefits of this product is that it can cross the blood-brain barrier, which means it can help improve mitochondrial function He discusses how the ESS 60 molecule can improve sleep, and how this can lead to better productivity He the molecule can help to reduce stress and how this can lead to a longer fuse with children
[08:38 - 15:56] Closing Segment Chris shares that his goal is to help people improve their sleep quality Connect with Chris (links below) Head over tohttps://www.myvoicechallenge.com/discovermyvoice ( myvoicechallenge.com) to find out how you can discover your voice, claim your independence, and build that thriving business that you've always wanted!
Key Quote: “Most people, in our most consistent testimonial, take it in the morning. They report mental focus and energy during the day, and then better sleep that night.” – Chris Burres Connect with Christopher Website: http://myvitalc.com/batl (myvitalc.com/batl) Instagram: http://instagram.com/myvitalc (instagram.com/myvitalc) Facebook: http://facebook.com/myvitalc (facebook.com/myvitalc) Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue on putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to expand their leadership capacity or clickhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tactical-leadership/id1498567657 ( here) to listen to our previous episodes. Tactical Leadership is brought to you by Knight Protection Services. A veteran-owned and operated company, with extensive experience in risk assessment and crime prevention. Find out more by visitinghttps://knightprotectionllc.com/ ( https://knightprotectionllc.com/) If you want to learn how to build a better business check out my website athttps://beatacticalleader.com/ ( Beatacticalleader.com). You can connect with us onhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/zaknight ( LinkedIn),https://www.instagram.com/beatacticalleader/ ( Instagram), or joinhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/BATLgroup/ ( Our BATL Space) and become part of the community.
“There's no guarantee that you would get the same benefit. These are just sharing stories, and you can look at the research and make a decision for yourself.” – Christopher Burres In today’s episode, we welcome Christopher Burres. Some may call him a mad scientist, but Chris has been an entrepreneur since 1991, with the founding of the first company to deliver carbon nanomaterials. When Chris realized that one of the chemicals he sold, which was based on Nobel Prize-winning chemistry and researched by NASA, had been proven to significantly increase the lifespan of mammals, he struggled with his own skepticism and with the moral implications of marketing the material, ESS60, as a supplement. Chris has an extensive background in a diverse range of areas, including Mechanical Engineering, Comedy Improv Artist, Oil and Gas Explosives, and Competitive Soccer, to name a few. He's also the co-founder of MyVitalC, a company focused on evolving and growing the ESS60 market. In this episode, he discusses how to take advantage of discounts and deals in the business world. He discusses his passion for science and how it led him to found MyVitalC. [00:01 - 02:58] Who is Donnie Boivin? Zack introduces his guest, Christopher Burres! Christopher shares his diverse background in engineering, comedy, oil and gas explosives, and he is also a competitive soccer player. He talks about his experience with science and how it led him to study mechanical engineering
[02:59 - 18:06] Potential Applications for Carbon 60 Christopher discusses the discovery of carbon 60, which was awarded a Nobel Prize in 1996 He discusses how carbon 60 has many potential applications Batteries Tires Photo cells
[18:07 - 37:32] Increasing Mental Focus and Energy with MyVitalC Christopher discusses the product, Vital C, and its various benefits He recommends taking Vital C in the morning to increase mental focus and energy throughout the day and better sleep at night There is no guarantee that people will receive the same benefits
[37:33 - 40:00] Closing Segment Christopher encourages listeners to visit myvitalc.com/batl for more information on the product and how to purchase it! Connect with Christopher (links below) Join us for Tactical Friday! Head over tohttps://www.myvoicechallenge.com/discovermyvoice ( myvoicechallenge.com) to find out how you can discover your voice, claim your independence, and build that thriving business that you've always wanted!
Key Quotes: “The data was clear that it's safe if you process it properly. There's research that shows if you improperly process carbon 60, it's actually harmful, but everything that where you've processed it properly, we call that ESS 60. That's safe.” - Christopher Burres “We know that sleep is good for our mental, physical, and emotional wellbeing. And so almost every other testimonial coming out of the product could just be because they're getting better sleep.” - Christopher Burres Connect with Christopher Learn more about Christopher through his: Website: http://myvitalc.com/batl (myvitalc.com/batl) Instagram: http://instagram.com/myvitalc (instagram.com/myvitalc) Facebook: http://facebook.com/myvitalc (facebook.com/myvitalc) Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue on putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to expand their leadership capacity or clickhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tactical-leadership/id1498567657 ( here) to listen to our previous episodes. Tactical Leadership is brought to you by Knight Protection Services. A veteran-owned and operated company, with extensive experience in risk assessment and crime prevention. Find out more by visitinghttps://knightprotectionllc.com/ ( https://knightprotectionllc.com/) If you want to learn
“The entire focus of the summit is to help you grow and ultimately scale your business.” – Donnie Boivin In today’s episode, Donnie Boivin talks about the “Badass Business Summit”, where you can learn how to scale your business and become a true leader. Throughout the summit, you’ll learn about sales and marketing operations, mindset, operations, mindset operations, and growth mode. Some of the things you’ll do at the summit include perfecting your sales process and building it right at the event, building out automation email campaigns. He encourages listeners to check out the upcoming “Badass Business Summit," where they can learn from some of the world’s top entrepreneurs. [00:01 - 01:33] Opening Segment If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over tohttp://knightly.productions/ ( knightly.productions)! For the first part of my interview with Maureen, tune in to last Monday’s episode
[01:34 - 08:37] Taking On The Challenge To Break Away From The Rat Race Donnie discusses the “Badass Business Summit” The summit will include sessions on growth mode, VIP, and other topics One of the goals of the summit is to help participants achieve personal freedom How it can be a challenge to break away from the rat race Benefits of starting a business and how it can provide retirement planning opportunities The difficulties of being an employee of one’s own business and how to overcome these challenges
[08:38 - 15:56] Closing Segment
Donnie offers his advice on how to find tickets for the upcoming “Badass Business Summit” and how to attend the event if interested Connect with Donnie (links below) Head over tohttps://www.myvoicechallenge.com/discovermyvoice ( myvoicechallenge.com) to find out how you can discover your voice, claim your independence, and build that thriving business that you've always wanted!
Key Quote: “My entire focus is to get people to get to personal freedom, which is teaching them how to show up with themselves, but also teaching them in a process of systems and the things in place so that the business can ultimately function and operate without them so that they can get to that level of business freedom.” – Donnie Boivin Connect with Donnie Learn more about Donnie through his: Website: https://successchampionnetworking.com/ (https://successchampionnetworking.com/) Podcast: https://successchampionnetworking.com/growth-mode/ (https://successchampionnetworking.com/growth-mode/) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/SuccessChampion/ (https://www.facebook.com/groups/SuccessChampion/) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7dWCHPdMBE4iomwQkn4W9g (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7dWCHPdMBE4iomwQkn4W9g) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donnieboivin/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/donnieboivin/) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/donnie.boivin/ (https://www.instagram.com/donnie.boivin/) Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/donnieboivinsuccesscoach/ (https://www.pinterest.com/donnieboivinsuccesscoach/) Twitter: https://twitter.com/donnieboivin (https://twitter.com/donnieboivin) Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue on putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to expand their leadership capacity or clickhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tactical-leadership/id1498567657 ( here) to listen to our previous episodes. Tactical Leadership is brought to you by Knight Protection Services. A veteran-owned and operated company, with extensive experience in risk assessment and crime prevention. Find out more by visitinghttps://knightprotectionllc.com/ ( https://knightprotectionllc.com/) If you want to learn how to build a better business check out my website athttps://beatacticalleader.com/ ( Beatacticalleader.com). You can connect with us...
“Find something new that you love about yourself and praise yourself for it.” – Zack Knight In today’s solo episode, I reflect on Donnie’s discussion of his book, “https://www.amazon.com/cked-Focused-Taking-Business-Ultimate/dp/1734623721 (F*cked to Focused).” His book discusses how to become successful and what to do if you are struggling. Donnie’s, https://successchampionnetworking.com/growth-mode/ (Badass Business Summit), which takes place in a few weeks. The summit is focused on mindset and personal growth, and they share some of their own experiences with the event. He speaks about how his mindset and actions have helped him achieve success. He emphasizes the importance of looking in the mirror and finding something to love about yourself, no matter how small. Celebrating your wins is important, no matter how big or small. [00:01 - 01:10] Opening Segment If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over tohttp://knightly.productions/ ( knightly.productions)! If you haven’t listened to last Monday’s episode, check it out! Head over tohttps://www.myvoicechallenge.com/discovermyvoice ( myvoicechallenge.com) to register for a free podcasting workshop!
[01:11 - 04:39] Find And Celebrate Something You Love About Yourself Discussion on Donnie’s new book, “https://www.amazon.com/cked-Focused-Taking-Business-Ultimate/dp/1734623721 (F*cked to Focused).” Personal accountability and the biggest lie we tell ourselves https://successchampionnetworking.com/growth-mode/ (Badass Business Summit) He talks about being around people who will help keep you accountable, creating a success champion network and learning from others
[04:40 - 08:05] Closing Segment Closing words and reminders To find out more about Donnie and how he challenges people by looking at themselves in the mirror and finding something new to love about themselves, come and listen this Friday! Head over tohttps://www.myvoicechallenge.com/discovermyvoice ( myvoicechallenge.com) to find out how you can discover your voice, claim your independence, and build that thriving business that you've always wanted!
Key Quote: “Celebrate the wins no matter how big or small.” – Zack Knight Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue on putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to expand their leadership capacity or clickhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tactical-leadership/id1498567657 ( here) to listen to our previous episodes. Tactical Leadership is brought to you by Knight Protection Services. A veteran-owned and operated company, with extensive experience in risk assessment and crime prevention. Find out more by visitinghttps://knightprotectionllc.com/ ( https://knightprotectionllc.com/) If you want to learn how to build a better business, check out my website athttps://beatacticalleader.com/ ( Beatacticalleader.com). You can connect with us onhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/zaknight ( LinkedIn),https://www.instagram.com/beatacticalleader/ ( Instagram), or joinhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/BATLgroup/ ( Our BATL Space) and become part of the community.
“We're not going to learn anything if things don't break, so let's go break some things.” – Donnie Boivin In today’s episode, we welcome Donnie Boivin. He is an entrepreneur and serves as CEO and Founder of Success Champions and Success Champion Networking. Donnie is considered one of the leading global minds in sales, business development, and business growth. He is the first person to make sales and business development relatable and human. He is a community builder and he builds champions. He helps small business owners leverage sales and business development to grow and then scale their business through his international best-selling book, https://www.amazon.com/cked-Focused-Taking-Business-Ultimate/dp/1734623721 (F*cked to Focused). He shares his story of how he overcame various business failures and learned how to be a successful entrepreneur. He invites listeners to listen to his podcast, “https://successchampionnetworking.com/growth-mode/ (Growth Mode)”! [00:01 - 02:58] Who is Donnie Boivin? Zack introduces his guest, Donnie Boivin! Donnie shares his biggest lesson from his experience in the Marin Corps, which was that it’s important to do business with other people in order to be successful He credits his success to continuous action, not waiting for things to happen
[02:59 - 18:06] Focus on Your Badass Side In Order To Be Successful Donnie discusses the importance of having a human aspect when selling, as opposed to a salesperson persona He talks about how he overcame a difficult period in his business career by becoming more human and understanding his mistakes He emphasizes the importance of having a strong brand and reputation He discusses how business owners need to focus on their “badass side” in order to be successful Attend the https://successchampionnetworking.com/growth-mode/ (Badass Business Summit) Focus on helping your business grow and scale
[18:07 - 37:32] Find Growth In Your Niche and Overcome Past Failures Donnie talks about his book, “https://www.amazon.com/cked-Focused-Taking-Business-Ultimate/dp/1734623721 (F*cked to Focused)” It is written for people who are looking for a roadmap to success and not just a plan Find growth in their niche and build everything out He has helped them overcome past failures His company has launched networking groups to help business owners stay in business and get introductions Hit people from a very authentic nature
[37:33 - 40:00] Closing Segment Donnie says that he wishes someone would’ve done for him when he was at his darkest time in business Connect with Donnie (links below) Join us for Tactical Friday! Head over tohttps://www.myvoicechallenge.com/discovermyvoice ( myvoicechallenge.com) to find out how you can discover your voice, claim your independence, and build that thriving business that you've always wanted!
Key Quotes: “If people will learn to celebrate the small steps along the way, they can control the dopamine output in themselves, so they don't get the big drop off.” - Donnie Boivin “Everything I do is centered around all the things I wish I knew, or somebody would've said.” - Donnie Boivin Connect with Donnie Learn more about Donnie through his: Website: https://successchampionnetworking.com/ (https://successchampionnetworking.com/) Podcast: https://successchampionnetworking.com/growth-mode/ (https://successchampionnetworking.com/growth-mode/) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/SuccessChampion/ (https://www.facebook.com/groups/SuccessChampion/) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7dWCHPdMBE4iomwQkn4W9g (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7dWCHPdMBE4iomwQkn4W9g) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donnieboivin/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/donnieboivin/) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/donnie.boivin/ (https://www.instagram.com/donnie.boivin/) Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/donnieboivinsuccesscoach/ (https://www.pinterest.com/donnieboivinsuccesscoach/)
"You've got to find your customers and ask them different types of questions that allow them to reveal themselves, and it's not just for your company, it's for your category.” – Chris Kneeland In today’s episode, Chris Kneeland talks about branding and how it can be used as a tool to help create success. He believes that it’s important to go beyond just providing a good product and provide extra value to our customers. He talks about "customer EQ” and how it can affect the customer’s emotional connection. He says that it’s important to know your customers and their psychology in order to provide them with the best possible experience. He shares that in order to maintain this level of popularity, it is important for a company to go beyond just providing a good product and provide extra value to its customers. [00:01 - 01:33] Opening Segment If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over tohttp://knightly.productions/ ( knightly.productions)! For the first part of my interview with Maureen, tune in to last Monday’s episode
[01:34 - 08:37] Understanding Demographics By Using Customer EQ Chris discusses that marketing must go beyond demographics to understand the emotional needs of customers Customer EQ is a tool to understand the emotional needs of customers and build relationships with them To be able to market to customers effectively, marketers must first understand their emotional needs You need to find your customers and ask them different types of questions that allow them to reveal themselves
[08:38 - 15:56] Closing Segment
Chris shares his insights on the cult of personality and how it can impact business Connect with Chris (links below) Head over tohttps://www.myvoicechallenge.com/discovermyvoice ( myvoicechallenge.com) to find out how you can discover your voice, claim your independence, and build that thriving business that you've always wanted!
Key Quote: “Don't settle for lackluster customer research and insights. It should be a huge competitive advantage.” – Chris Kneeland Connect with Chris Learn more about Chris through his website: https://cultideas.com/m (https://cultideas.com/), https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-kneeland-838b2921/ (LinkedIn), https://www.facebook.com/CultCollectiveLP/ (Facebook), https://twitter.com/CultIdeas (Twitter), https://www.instagram.com/cultcollectiveltd/ (Instagram), https://www.linkedin.com/company/cult-collective-ltd- (LinkedIn), and his https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chris-kneeland-co-founder-ceo-of-cult-collective/id1498575414?i=1000549669809 (Podcast) Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue on putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to expand their leadership capacity or clickhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tactical-leadership/id1498567657 ( here) to listen to our previous episodes. Tactical Leadership is brought to you by Knight Protection Services. A veteran-owned and operated company, with extensive experience in risk assessment and crime prevention. Find out more by visitinghttps://knightprotectionllc.com/ ( https://knightprotectionllc.com/) If you want to learn how to build a better business check out my website athttps://beatacticalleader.com/ ( Beatacticalleader.com). You can connect with us onhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/zaknight ( LinkedIn),https://www.instagram.com/beatacticalleader/ ( Instagram), or joinhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/BATLgroup/ ( Our BATL Space) and become part of the community.
“This gorilla tactic attached to things is budget friendly. It's focused on making sure things are low cost in nature as a whole, but taking the creative and intellectual aspect of marketing and the implementation pieces where it doesn't have to be expensive.” – Zack Knight In today’s solo episode, I reflect on Chris’s discussion on how cult-like brands focus on creating an immersive experience for their customers in order to keep them coming back. He discusses how big name companies have changed their marketing concepts in order to stay ahead of the competition. He talks about taking the creative and intellectual aspects of marketing and the implementation pieces to the point where it doesn’t have to be expensive. The different aspects of guerilla marketing that we can look at can stand out from other avenues of marketing. [00:01 - 01:10] Opening Segment If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over tohttp://knightly.productions/ ( knightly.productions)! If you haven’t listened to last Monday’s episode, check it out! Head over tohttps://www.myvoicechallenge.com/discovermyvoice ( myvoicechallenge.com) to register for a free podcasting workshop!
[01:11 - 04:39] How Small Businesses Can Benefit From Guerilla Marketing There is a ceiling to success for brands Marketing concepts and how they’ve changed over the years Guerilla tactics to break into different aspects of marketing Small businesses should focus on budget-friendly marketing tactics such as using creative and intellectual aspects of marketing without having to be expensive Digital marketing is not the only avenue that small businesses should consider when looking for ways to market their business
[04:40 - 08:05] Closing Segment Closing words and reminders To find out more about Chris’ insights on how to go above and beyond in marketing, focusing on the “cult collective” and cult ideas, come and listen this Friday! Head over tohttps://www.myvoicechallenge.com/discovermyvoice ( myvoicechallenge.com) to find out how you can discover your voice, claim your independence, and build that thriving business that you've always wanted!
Key Quote: “Shareability is something that you really want to create.” – Zack Knight Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue on putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to expand their leadership capacity or clickhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tactical-leadership/id1498567657 ( here) to listen to our previous episodes. Tactical Leadership is brought to you by Knight Protection Services. A veteran-owned and operated company, with extensive experience in risk assessment and crime prevention. Find out more by visitinghttps://knightprotectionllc.com/ ( https://knightprotectionllc.com/) If you want to learn how to build a better business, check out my website athttps://beatacticalleader.com/ ( Beatacticalleader.com). You can connect with us onhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/zaknight ( LinkedIn),https://www.instagram.com/beatacticalleader/ ( Instagram), or joinhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/BATLgroup/ ( Our BATL Space) and become part of the community.
“It’s one thing to have a purpose, the harder leap of faith is to spend more calories talking about what you stand for than what you sell.” – Chris Kneeland In today’s episode, we welcome Chris Kneeland, he is the co-founder of North America's leading marketing engagement agency. He and his team have dissected hundreds of cult brands to discover how to create brands that people love to work at, or consumers love to buy from. He talks about cult brands and how they are quantifiable via customer emotional intelligence. He shares his thoughts on cult brands and how they can successful in a saturated market. [00:01 - 02:58] Who is Chris Kneeland? Zack introduces his guest, Chris Kneeland! Chris talks about the symptoms of a cult brand
[02:59 - 18:06] Identifiable Attributes of Cult Brands Chris discusses the key attributes of cult brands Quantifiable metric of emotional attachment Premium price point Focus on internal engagement over external engagement He says that marketing today is more complex than just using social media or digital platforms Learn from successful strategies
[18:07 - 37:32] Cult Brands That Use Marketing To An Obsessed Customer Base Chris discusses the importance of having a purpose beyond simply selling products He discusses how paid media can be expensive How businesses can achieve success by focusing on cult brand principles Enthusiasm Optimism Hope
[37:33 - 40:00] Closing Segment Chris challenges listeners to take action by visiting his https://cultideas.com/webinars (website), listening to his https://landing.cultideas.com/podcast/ (podcast), and attending upcoming https://cultideas.com/webinars (events) Connect with Chris (links below) Join us for Tactical Friday! Head over tohttps://www.myvoicechallenge.com/discovermyvoice ( myvoicechallenge.com) to find out how you can discover your voice, claim your independence, and build that thriving business that you've always wanted!
Key Quotes: “Cult brand is not trying to be all things to all people, but to know who you are, what you stand for, and see if that can attract a certain similarly valued or principled person to you.” - Chris Kneeland “There is no such thing as a business that can't find moments and elevate them for low cost and in ways that just demonstrate that I'm paying attention.” - Chris Kneeland Connect with Chris Learn more about Chris through his website: https://cultideas.com/m (https://cultideas.com/), https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-kneeland-838b2921/ (LinkedIn), https://www.facebook.com/CultCollectiveLP/ (Facebook), https://twitter.com/CultIdeas (Twitter), https://www.instagram.com/cultcollectiveltd/ (Instagram), https://www.linkedin.com/company/cult-collective-ltd- (LinkedIn), and his https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chris-kneeland-co-founder-ceo-of-cult-collective/id1498575414?i=1000549669809 (Podcast) Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue on putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to expand their leadership capacity or clickhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tactical-leadership/id1498567657 ( here) to listen to our previous episodes. Tactical Leadership is brought to you by Knight Protection Services. A veteran-owned and operated company, with extensive experience in risk assessment and crime prevention. Find out more by visitinghttps://knightprotectionllc.com/ ( https://knightprotectionllc.com/) If you want to learn how to build a better business check out my website athttps://beatacticalleader.com/ ( Beatacticalleader.com). You can connect with us onhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/zaknight ( LinkedIn),https://www.instagram.com/beatacticalleader/ ( Instagram), or joinhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/BATLgroup/ ( Our BATL Space) and become part of the community.
“Servant leadership doesn't mean ending up a stump when servant leadership happens, the tree flourishes with twice as many branches and twice as many leaves and everybody wins.” – Maureen Falvey In today’s episode, Maureen Falvey discusses how to help someone overcome a crisis of confidence. She talks about how it’s important to be aware of when you’re taking too much time for yourself and not letting work consume your life. She discusses how it can take a while for people to learn to be selfish in order to be selfless. She talks about the importance of servant leadership, highlighting that in order to be effective at it, one must first be strong in their own abilities. [00:01 - 01:33] Opening Segment If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over tohttp://knightly.productions/ ( knightly.productions)! For the first part of my interview with Maureen, tune in to last Monday’s episode
[01:34 - 08:37] Overcome A Crisis of Confidence and Knowing Your Worth Maureen discusses one of the most common reasons people struggle is a crisis of confidence The law of polarity, which is the idea that everything has two sides—good and bad— How to Master the Art of the Unapologetic Managing stress is understanding and honoring your time Cultivating confidence and managing your time wisely Knowing your worth and that you deserve to take care of yourself Shifting a servant leadership mindset means being selfless and giving full-heartedly before taking anything in return
[08:38 - 15:56] Closing Segment
Maureen reminds listeners that it’s important to ask ourselves two questions each day, and to take action in order to achieve our goals Connect with Maureen Falvey (links below) Head over tohttps://www.myvoicechallenge.com/discovermyvoice ( myvoicechallenge.com) to find out how you can discover your voice, claim your independence, and build that thriving business that you've always wanted!
Key Quote: “Everybody wins when we can breathe.” – Maureen Falvey Connect with Maureen Learn more about Maureen through her website: https://markstrongcoaching.com/ (https://markstrongcoaching.com/), https://www.linkedin.com/company/strongtrainingcoaching/mycompany/ (LinkedIn) Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue on putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to expand their leadership capacity or clickhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tactical-leadership/id1498567657 ( here) to listen to our previous episodes. Tactical Leadership is brought to you by Knight Protection Services. A veteran-owned and operated company, with extensive experience in risk assessment and crime prevention. Find out more by visitinghttps://knightprotectionllc.com/ ( https://knightprotectionllc.com/) If you want to learn how to build a better business check out my website athttps://beatacticalleader.com/ ( Beatacticalleader.com). You can connect with us onhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/zaknight ( LinkedIn),https://www.instagram.com/beatacticalleader/ ( Instagram), or joinhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/BATLgroup/ ( Our BATL Space) and become part of the community.
“Being a servant leader does not mean you are there to be their servant.” – Zack Knight In today’s solo episode, I reflect on Maureen’s discussion about the concept of servant leadership. Servant leadership is a different kind of leadership for female leaders. It’s important to maintain a positive attitude and be happy. Her mission is to help leaders unleash their potential and become the best version of themselves. She offers a lot of phenomenal services, such as coaching, training, and mentorship. Her discussion about female leadership with her and what it’s like from a leadership role. What it’s like to not endure that role, but have aspirations and want growth. [00:01 - 01:10] Opening Segment If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over tohttp://knightly.productions/ ( knightly.productions)! If you haven’t listened to last Monday’s episode, check it out! Head over tohttps://www.myvoicechallenge.com/discovermyvoice ( myvoicechallenge.com) to register for a free podcasting workshop!
[01:11 - 04:39] Keep People Accountable For Their Actions Leaders should be aware of the different contexts in which their employees may take things, and not take things too far themselves “https://www.amazon.com/Extreme-Ownership-U-S-Navy-SEALs/dp/1250067057 (Extreme Ownership)” by Jocko Willink You have to keep people accountable for their actions The focus is on self-improvement
[04:40 - 08:05] Closing Segment Closing words and reminders To find out more about Maureen’s use of strong coaching and training to help her maintain boundaries with her employees, come and listen this Friday! Head over tohttps://www.myvoicechallenge.com/discovermyvoice ( myvoicechallenge.com) to find out how you can discover your voice, claim your independence, and build that thriving business that you've always wanted!
Key Quote: “Be willing to serve, but not be willing to be a servant.” – Zack Knight Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue on putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to expand their leadership capacity or clickhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tactical-leadership/id1498567657 ( here) to listen to our previous episodes. Tactical Leadership is brought to you by Knight Protection Services. A veteran-owned and operated company, with extensive experience in risk assessment and crime prevention. Find out more by visitinghttps://knightprotectionllc.com/ ( https://knightprotectionllc.com/) If you want to learn how to build a better business, check out my website athttps://beatacticalleader.com/ ( Beatacticalleader.com). You can connect with us onhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/zaknight ( LinkedIn),https://www.instagram.com/beatacticalleader/ ( Instagram), or joinhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/BATLgroup/ ( Our BATL Space) and become part of the community.
“What people want is to be seen, to be heard, to know that they matter, to have someone who's career pathing with them, and someone who sees them.” – Maureen Falvey In today’s episode, we welcome Maureen Falvey. She is the Lead Coach & Trainer at Strong Training & Coaching. Following a successful 25+ year career in advertising, she is now on a mission to help leaders unleash their potential and become the best version of themselves. She shares that her key attribute at the job was her voice, where she had the courage to go against the grain and speak up in meetings. She advises leaders to be self-aware and understand that they have to have high standards to be able to reach their potential. She shares that as a female leader, we have to decide what “smiling our job” means for us and make sure it aligns with our vision and goals. [00:01 - 03:00] Who is Maureen Falvey? Zack introduces his guest, Maureen Falvey! Maureen’s mission Her journey started with curiosity and a desire to be like any men
[03:01 - 17:51] How To Be An Effective Leader And Not Be Intimidating Maureen discusses the differences between how women are perceived in the workplace Design contracts with clear expectations Feeling safe with your opinions in the workplace Dealing with people who are intimidating
[17:52 - 24:10] Women Leaders Need To Smile More Fear and perfectionism in the workplace Cultivating confidence Mindset shift Smiling is important for both male and female leaders Women should be aware of the implications of smiling Her struggle with imposter syndrome
[24:11 - 32:05] Closing Segment Maureen emphasizes the importance of having a purpose in life and living intentionally, instead of by accident Connect with Maureen (links below) Join us for Tactical Friday! Head over tohttps://www.myvoicechallenge.com/discovermyvoice ( myvoicechallenge.com) to find out how you can discover your voice, claim your independence, and build that thriving business that you've always wanted!
Key Quotes: “If we all saw that fear is in front, maybe we would choose something different.” - Maureen Falvey “if we could be guided by progress, not perfection, you will try things no one's ever tried before.” - Maureen Falvey Connect with Maureen Learn more about Maureen through her website: https://markstrongcoaching.com/ (https://markstrongcoaching.com/), https://www.linkedin.com/company/strongtrainingcoaching/mycompany/ (LinkedIn) Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue on putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to expand their leadership capacity or clickhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tactical-leadership/id1498567657 ( here) to listen to our previous episodes. Tactical Leadership is brought to you by Knight Protection Services. A veteran-owned and operated company, with extensive experience in risk assessment and crime prevention. Find out more by visitinghttps://knightprotectionllc.com/ ( https://knightprotectionllc.com/) If you want to learn how to build a better business check out my website athttps://beatacticalleader.com/ ( Beatacticalleader.com). You can connect with us onhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/zaknight ( LinkedIn),https://www.instagram.com/beatacticalleader/ ( Instagram), or joinhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/BATLgroup/ ( Our BATL Space) and become part of the community.
“If you're stuck, if you're feeling lost, nobody's going to do anything until you do something yourself. If you're broken, fix it.” – Zack Knight In today’s episode, Zack Knight shares his story of returning home from Afghanistan to find out he had nerve damage in his arm and was kicked out of the military. He found himself excited to be reactivated and thought he would be promoted to captain. However, after going down to a career course and finding out he had nerve damage, he started to lose himself more. He shares how when COVID hit, it was like losing a part of his identity. He started to work through his pain by playing the piano and connecting with others. His advice for aspiring leaders is to take the time to figure out who they are, what they stand for, and what they want to achieve. [00:01 - 07:45] Who is Zack Knight? Zack describes being broken as a turning point in their life that helped them turn the tide in their life Not using the word “broken” to describe himself How losing his identity led to him feeling lost and vulnerable
[07:46 - 09:30] Recognize Your Skeletons and Reach Out For Help Zack’s downward trajectory started right when you recognized you were getting out of the military How he started to lose different aspects of your identity Recognizing that you have to start dealing with these skeletons that come out as you lose yourself more Reaching out for help is what saved your life
[09:31 - 15:33] Thriving in a Structure Zack shares how he learned how to play the piano How it improved his movement and dexterity Thriving in a structure His focus is to find themselves and create a framework for themselves Finding your passion and attracting positive people into their life
[15:34 - 22:04] Closing Segment Zack reminds people to be their authentic self, and that will make you stand out in the crowd Head over tohttps://www.myvoicechallenge.com/discovermyvoice ( myvoicechallenge.com) to find out how you can discover your voice, claim your independence, and build that thriving business that you've always wanted!
Key Quotes: “There are small things that you can really be grateful about, and identifying those things is going to help you recognize that this is what I love about.” - Zack Knight “I can't help and love others until I can help and love myself.” - Zack Knight Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue on putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to expand their leadership capacity or clickhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tactical-leadership/id1498567657 ( here) to listen to our previous episodes. Tactical Leadership is brought to you by Knight Protection Services. A veteran-owned and operated company, with extensive experience in risk assessment and crime prevention. Find out more by visitinghttps://knightprotectionllc.com/ ( https://knightprotectionllc.com/) If you want to learn how to build a better business, check out my website athttps://beatacticalleader.com/ ( Beatacticalleader.com). You can connect with us onhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/zaknight ( LinkedIn),https://www.instagram.com/beatacticalleader/ ( Instagram), or joinhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/BATLgroup/ ( Our BATL Space) and become part of the community.
“If you're not leading yourself, helping yourself, leading yourself first, I can give you all the tactics in the world, but you're going to fall on your face.” – Ben Albert In today’s episode, Ben Albert shares that he starts his day by writing down three things that he is grateful for and then repeats this throughout the day. He mentions that we should start every day with intention because we have to focus on what he wants to achieve today. He shares that he is grateful for the fact that he is alive and has a good life, despite having many challenges compared to others in the world. He talks about how deep breathing, affirmations, silence, and exercise can all help to improve one’s mood and mindset for the day. He encourages listeners to create their own morning routine based on what works best for them and to reach out and help others whenever possible. [00:01 - 01:24] Opening Segment If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over tohttp://knightly.productions/ ( knightly.productions)! For the first part of my interview with Ben, tune in to last Monday’s episode
[01:25 - 11:37] Start Your Day With Gratitude and Intentionality Ben discusses their morning routines, which include gratitude and intentionality He recommends writing down three things you’re grateful for each morning, and reaching out to one person you want to help each day
[11:38 - 16:54] Closing Segment
Ben advises listeners to create their own morning routine based on what works best for them Connect with Ben (links below) Head over tohttps://www.myvoicechallenge.com/discovermyvoice ( myvoicechallenge.com) to find out how you can discover your voice, claim your independence, and build that thriving business that you've always wanted!
Key Quote: “When you have that intentionality, everything in your day and in your entire life goes better.” – Ben Albert Connect with Ben Learn more about Ben through her website: https://www.gobundance.com/ (https://www.gobundance.com/), https://www.r360global.com/ (https://www.r360global.com/), and https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherryan2/ (LinkedIn)! Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue on putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to expand their leadership capacity or clickhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tactical-leadership/id1498567657 ( here) to listen to our previous episodes. Tactical Leadership is brought to you by Knight Protection Services. A veteran-owned and operated company, with extensive experience in risk assessment and crime prevention. Find out more by visitinghttps://knightprotectionllc.com/ ( https://knightprotectionllc.com/) If you want to learn how to build a better business check out my website athttps://beatacticalleader.com/ ( Beatacticalleader.com). You can connect with us onhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/zaknight ( LinkedIn),https://www.instagram.com/beatacticalleader/ ( Instagram), or joinhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/BATLgroup/ ( Our BATL Space) and become part of the community.
“That’s a big piece that people don't recognize, where people don't understand necessarily the value you can bring to somebody.” – Zack Knight In today’s solo episode, I reflect on Ben’s discussion about how networking and prospecting are essential to success in business. He discusses how effective podcasting can be in building relationships and delivering value. Zack references the Joe Rogan podcast and talks about how he researches people before interviewing them on his show. He highlights how important it is to connect with someone on a personal level, as this builds trust and rapport. [00:01 - 01:02] Opening Segment If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over tohttp://knightly.productions/ ( knightly.productions)! If you haven’t listened to last Monday’s episode, check it out! Head over tohttps://www.myvoicechallenge.com/discovermyvoice ( myvoicechallenge.com) to register for a free podcasting workshop!
[01:03 - 07:10] Add Value By Building Good Rapport He respects the time and effort that goes into researching someone before contacting them This is a key part of building good relationships Ben’s emphasis was to be specific when asking people for help Frame it as an opportunity to add value to the other person Building a good rapport with people
[07:11 - 09:18] Closing Segment Closing words and reminders To find out more about Ben’s focus on morning routines that motivate yourself, come and listen this Friday! Head over tohttps://www.myvoicechallenge.com/discovermyvoice ( myvoicechallenge.com) to find out how you can discover your voice, claim your independence, and build that thriving business that you've always wanted!
Key Quote: “Start the day with intentionality.” – Zack Knight Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue on putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to expand their leadership capacity or clickhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tactical-leadership/id1498567657 ( here) to listen to our previous episodes. Tactical Leadership is brought to you by Knight Protection Services. A veteran-owned and operated company, with extensive experience in risk assessment and crime prevention. Find out more by visitinghttps://knightprotectionllc.com/ ( https://knightprotectionllc.com/) If you want to learn how to build a better business, check out my website athttps://beatacticalleader.com/ ( Beatacticalleader.com). You can connect with us onhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/zaknight ( LinkedIn),https://www.instagram.com/beatacticalleader/ ( Instagram), or joinhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/BATLgroup/ ( Our BATL Space) and become part of the community.
“It's really important that I allow people to find their tribe similar to where I found my tribe in the music industry.” – Ben Albert In today’s episode, we welcome Ben Albert. He hosts a network of 5 podcasts called “Real Business Connections,” and he runs a massively successful marketing firm, Balbert Marketing, and has replaced his established sales income in just over a year. He discusses his journey from sales to entrepreneurship, how his background in music helped him create a successful marketing career, and the importance of balance in entrepreneurship. He shares his advice for those looking to start their own podcast. He shares how he separates himself from things that are not aligned with these values and how this allows him to live a life by design. [00:01 - 03:00] Who is Ben Albert? Zack introduces his guest, Ben Albert Ben shares his experiences of unemployment, depression, and feeling unworthy
[03:01 - 17:51] Mindset and Balance Are Key To Be A Successful Marketer Ben discusses the importance of being able to lead yourself before you can lead others He understood the business and had a marketing mindset His love of promotion He discusses the importance of mindset and balance when it comes to working hard and taking time for yourself He discusses the importance of podcasting and how it has helped him develop his skills as a marketer
[17:52 - 24:10] Growth Mindset and Being Gritty In Order To Achieve Success Ben shares his motivation for podcasting and how it has helped him grow as a businessperson He emphasizes the importance of having a growth mindset and being gritty in order to achieve success Podcasting is a great way to leave a legacy that will continue to be enjoyed by others long after you are gone
[24:11 - 32:05] Closing Segment Ben reminds listeners to live in alignment with their values and goals Connect with Ben (links below) Join us for Tactical Friday! Head over tohttps://www.myvoicechallenge.com/discovermyvoice ( myvoicechallenge.com) to find out how you can discover your voice, claim your independence, and build that thriving business that you've always wanted!
Key Quotes: “When I felt small, all I wanted was to feel seen, heard, and understood.” - Ben Albert “I make decisions that are in alignment with growth, community connection, and fun.” - Ben Albert Connect with Ben Learn more about Ben through his website: https://www.linkedin.com/in/balbertmarketing/ (LinkedIn), https://www.facebook.com/balbertmarketing (Facebook), https://www.instagram.com/realbenalbert/ (Instagram), https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCatiqMEYvn1CO_isUcb6pAQ (YouTube), and his https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/real-business-connections-network/id1537115928 (Real Business Connections Network!) Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue on putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to expand their leadership capacity or clickhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tactical-leadership/id1498567657 ( here) to listen to our previous episodes. Tactical Leadership is brought to you by Knight Protection Services. A veteran-owned and operated company, with extensive experience in risk assessment and crime prevention. Find out more by visitinghttps://knightprotectionllc.com/ ( https://knightprotectionllc.com/) If you want to learn how to build a better business check out my website athttps://beatacticalleader.com/ ( Beatacticalleader.com). You can connect with us onhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/zaknight ( LinkedIn),https://www.instagram.com/beatacticalleader/ ( Instagram), or joinhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/BATLgroup/ ( Our BATL Space) and become part of the community.
“We pull open the aperture of our vision. Well beyond just the business side of life.” – Christopher Ryan In this episode, Christopher Ryan shares his insights about how the company helps individuals achieve their vision and mission of financial independence. He discusses the various programs and events that are open to all members. He shares the benefits of GoBundance, which is a school for future life chess masters, and how it is important to be true to yourself, and not just wear a uniform or be someone you’re not. [00:01 - 01:27] Opening Segment If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over tohttp://knightly.productions/ ( knightly.productions)! For the first part of my interview with Christopher, tune in to last Monday’s episode
[01:28 - 06:07] The Value Of A Support System Christopher invites listeners to four tribe-wide https://www.gobundance.com/ (events)! The events are opportunities for members to connect and grow together He shares his main value of fellowship GoBundance provides a place to connect with others who share similar interests
[06:08 - 13:02] Closing Segment
Christopher emphasizes the importance of opening up our aperture of vision and pulling back to see beyond just our success in business Connect with Christopher (links below) Head over tohttps://www.myvoicechallenge.com/discovermyvoice ( myvoicechallenge.com) to find out how you can discover your voice, claim your independence, and build that thriving business that you've always wanted!
Key Quote: “Fellowship and membership are to me, what I believe ultimately is the greatest value of GoBundance.” – Christopher Ryan Connect with Christopher Learn more about Christopher through her website: https://www.gobundance.com/ (https://www.gobundance.com/), https://www.r360global.com/ (https://www.r360global.com/), and https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherryan2/ (LinkedIn)! Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue on putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to expand their leadership capacity or clickhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tactical-leadership/id1498567657 ( here) to listen to our previous episodes. Tactical Leadership is brought to you by Knight Protection Services. A veteran-owned and operated company, with extensive experience in risk assessment and crime prevention. Find out more by visitinghttps://knightprotectionllc.com/ ( https://knightprotectionllc.com/) If you want to learn how to build a better business check out my website athttps://beatacticalleader.com/ ( Beatacticalleader.com). You can connect with us onhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/zaknight ( LinkedIn),https://www.instagram.com/beatacticalleader/ ( Instagram), or joinhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/BATLgroup/ ( Our BATL Space) and become part of the community.
“We should be focusing on and bringing family, friends, relationships back into the forefront because so many of us push those onto the back burner as we start building these things, craving success and craving consistency.” – Zack Knight In today’s solo episode, I reflect on Christopher’s discussion on the importance of self-awareness and how it is essential to lead oneself and others effectively. He shares tactics that he has used to build his own career, business, and life balance. He offers advice for anyone seeking to achieve similar success. He talks about GoBundance which offers business mindset reset that are relevant to entrepreneurs. The goals are to put the cell phone down, put the computer away, and go up to check out more or less mentally reset and focus on how to improve and move forward. He encourages listeners to ask questions and learn more about their goals and objectives! [00:01 - 01:02] Opening Segment If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over tohttp://knightly.productions/ ( knightly.productions)! If you haven’t listened to last Monday’s episode, check it out! Head over tohttps://www.myvoicechallenge.com/discovermyvoice ( myvoicechallenge.com) to register for a free podcasting workshop!
[01:03 - 07:10] Consistency Will Lead To Better Business Outcomes Christopher shares his experiences and strategies for achieving a work-life balance He suggests that people should have a mindset reset can help entrepreneurs to be more consistent in their work He discusses consistency can lead to better business outcomes GoBundance is a mastermind that focuses on helping its members create balance in their business and personal lives
[07:11 - 09:18] Closing Segment Closing words and reminders To find out more about Christopher’ tips to figure out who you are and are going to be, come and listen this Friday! Head over tohttps://www.myvoicechallenge.com/discovermyvoice ( myvoicechallenge.com) to find out how you can discover your voice, claim your independence, and build that thriving business that you've always wanted!
Key Quote: “GoBundance is helping you create that balance, helping you create those mindset resets within the business, making business, building aspect and business relationship aspect that you're really driving home. And overall, it's just phenomenal.” – Zack Knight Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue on putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to expand their leadership capacity or clickhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tactical-leadership/id1498567657 ( here) to listen to our previous episodes. Tactical Leadership is brought to you by Knight Protection Services. A veteran-owned and operated company, with extensive experience in risk assessment and crime prevention. Find out more by visitinghttps://knightprotectionllc.com/ ( https://knightprotectionllc.com/) If you want to learn how to build a better business, check out my website athttps://beatacticalleader.com/ ( Beatacticalleader.com). You can connect with us onhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/zaknight ( LinkedIn),https://www.instagram.com/beatacticalleader/ ( Instagram), or joinhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/BATLgroup/ ( Our BATL Space) and become part of the community.
“Some of the most productive times for me are when the phone is not ringing, the emails aren't popping in and I just have time to think.” – Christopher Ryan In today’s episode, we welcome Christopher Ryan. He is the CEO of Gobundance, a peer-to-peer mastermind organization of 800 individuals. In tandem, he is also the Founding Partner of R360, where they lead groups of sophisticated investors, philanthropists, and intellectuals. He shares that one of the main goals in his life is to help other people achieve their dreams, and he believes that networking and matchmaking are key to achieving this goal. He discusses the concept of work-life balance, or the idea that one should try to have a balance between working and living life outside of work. He recommends establishing boundaries with loved ones, staying healthy, and investing time in things that are important to you outside of work. [00:01 - 06:21] Who is Christopher Ryan? Zack introduces his guest, Christopher Ryan! Christopher tells us his fascinating journey that started with being a competitive tennis player, then moving to college, and military school Chris is motivated by helping others move forward in their lives and leaving a legacy
[06:22 - 22:58] Being Accountable to Achieve Work-Life Balance Balancing work and personal life Holding partners accountable can help achieve balance The practice of “care”, both in business and in personal relationships Focus on things that matter most, outside of work Leveraging his networking and matchmaking skills Cracking the code with work-life balance Aligning with character and core values
[22:59 - 33:48] Isolating Yourself That Shares Similar Goals and Values Christopher discusses the difficulties that successful people face Isolate yourself from people who share similar goals and values Gobundance proves opportunities to connect with each other and share experiences Leaving a legacy is something that a successful person would like to leave to the world
[33:49 - 39:49] Closing Segment Christopher offers to help connect with listeners with whatever they need, whether it’s advice on using Gobundance or just connecting with others! Connect with Christopher (links below) Join us for Tactical Friday! Head over tohttps://www.myvoicechallenge.com/discovermyvoice ( myvoicechallenge.com) to find out how you can discover your voice, claim your independence, and build that thriving business that you've always wanted!
Key Quotes: “One of the great gifts of my life is that the folks at West Point allowed me to work out with their tennis team while I was a junior and senior in high school. And honestly, I think a fair number of their leadership traits and tactics showed up on the tennis court. And I picked it up and it has served me ever since.” - Christopher Ryan “A lot of us get so focused, myself included, on the here and now that sometimes it comes at the cost of what's going to be really important to us later in life.” - Christopher Ryan Connect with Christopher Learn more about Christopher through her website: https://www.gobundance.com/ (https://www.gobundance.com/), https://www.r360global.com/ (https://www.r360global.com/), and https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherryan2/ (LinkedIn)! Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue on putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to expand their leadership capacity or clickhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tactical-leadership/id1498567657 ( here) to listen to our previous episodes. Tactical Leadership is brought to you by Knight Protection Services. A veteran-owned and operated company, with extensive experience in risk assessment and crime prevention. Find out more by visitinghttps://knightprotectionllc.com/ ( https://knightprotectionllc.com/) If you...
“The ability to create your messaging, it's an opportunity for those founders to get really clear on what they're going to pitch. It also is a chance for them to be better prepared to work with any future marketers that they hire.” – Amanda Rabideau In today’s episode, Amanda Rabideau discusses the importance of having a clear message and how to use messaging to align employees. She provides example messages for a product, company, and elevator pitch. She says that it is important to have messaging that is documented and consistent in order to break through the clutter of other businesses. She stresses the importance of learning from mistakes and modifying one’s messaging based on the results! [00:01 - 01:27] Opening Segment If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over tohttp://knightly.productions/ ( knightly.productions)! For the first part of my interview with Amanda, tune in to last Monday’s episode
[01:28 - 06:07] The Importance of Messaging in Marketing Amanda discusses Messaging, that it is important and can be used to get employees aligned, prepare for trade shows, and pitch benefits to clients Consistency in your messaging can be used to breaking through the clutter Write effective messaging Overcome fear of writing Benefits of creating a clear and resonant message
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Amanda stresses the importance of messaging in marketing and how it can be different for different audiences Connect with Amanda (links below) Head over tohttps://www.myvoicechallenge.com/discovermyvoice ( myvoicechallenge.com) to find out how you can discover your voice, claim your independence, and build that thriving business that you've always wanted!
Key Quote: “There's thousand things I could go through about the power of messaging, but when I'm referring to messaging, I'm talking about that documented way that you are talking about a company that will be used on digital marketing, social, and press releases and everything beyond.” – Amanda Rabideau Connect with Amanda Learn more about Amanda through her website: https://www.arch-collective.com/ (https://www.arch-collective.com/), https://www.instagram.com/archcollectivemarketing/?hl=en (Instagram), https://twitter.com/archcollective_?lang=en (Twitter), and https://www.linkedin.com/company/arch-collective-inc/ (Linked)! Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue on putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to expand their leadership capacity or clickhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tactical-leadership/id1498567657 ( here) to listen to our previous episodes. Tactical Leadership is brought to you by Knight Protection Services. A veteran-owned and operated company, with extensive experience in risk assessment and crime prevention. Find out more by visitinghttps://knightprotectionllc.com/ ( https://knightprotectionllc.com/) If you want to learn how to build a better business check out my website athttps://beatacticalleader.com/ ( Beatacticalleader.com). You can connect with us onhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/zaknight ( LinkedIn),https://www.instagram.com/beatacticalleader/ ( Instagram), or joinhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/BATLgroup/ ( Our BATL Space) and become part of the community.
“Identify starts with identifying who you are. It helps you triage your branding, your awareness, and your marketing.” – Zack Knight In today’s solo episode, I reflect on Amanda’s branding and how important it is to be consistent with your messaging. She shares her journey of self-mastery, which was not easy. I find this to be a powerful message because it reminds me that branding takes time and effort to create a successful identity. [00:01 - 03:03] Opening Segment If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over tohttp://knightly.productions/ ( knightly.productions)! If you haven’t listened to last Monday’s episode, check it out! Head over tohttps://www.myvoicechallenge.com/discovermyvoice ( myvoicechallenge.com) to register for a free podcasting workshop!
[03:04 - 04:26] Being Authentic and Vulnerable When Marketing Listen to speakers who are knowledgeable and get inspired Storytelling is a powerful tool Connecting with people on an emotional level Amanda’s emphasis on the importance of being authentic and vulnerable when marketing
[04:27 - 07:27] Closing Segment Closing words and reminders To find out more about Amanda’ tips to figure out who you are and are going to be, come and listen this Friday! Head over tohttps://www.myvoicechallenge.com/discovermyvoice ( myvoicechallenge.com) to find out how you can discover your voice, claim your independence, and build that thriving business that you've always wanted!
Key Quote: “Storytelling becomes powerful because it turns into not just, “Hey, here's what I went through, but here's what I did.” – Zack Knight Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue on putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to expand their leadership capacity or clickhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tactical-leadership/id1498567657 ( here) to listen to our previous episodes. Tactical Leadership is brought to you by Knight Protection Services. A veteran-owned and operated company, with extensive experience in risk assessment and crime prevention. Find out more by visitinghttps://knightprotectionllc.com/ ( https://knightprotectionllc.com/) If you want to learn how to build a better business, check out my website athttps://beatacticalleader.com/ ( Beatacticalleader.com). You can connect with us onhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/zaknight ( LinkedIn),https://www.instagram.com/beatacticalleader/ ( Instagram), or joinhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/BATLgroup/ ( Our BATL Space) and become part of the community.
“Women are one aspect of diversifying, but if you bring in more perspectives in a more diverse group. I think that is exactly when the creative magic happens.” – Amanda Rabideau In today’s episode, we welcome Amanda Rabideau. She is the Founder, CEO, & Fractional CMO at Arch Collective. She has over fifteen years of experience growing businesses using effective marketing, strategy, and scaling practices. Throughout her career, Amanda has worked with large enterprises like Dell, Microsoft, CoreLogic, Cloudstaff, New Relic, and OraMetrix (acquired by Dentsply Sirona in 2018). Amanda's devotion to empowering entrepreneurs led to the creation of Arch Collective, a successful business that handles all marketing strategy and execution for B2B (back-to-back) tech startups. She believes that operating with talented, freelance marketers is the future of work as well as a valuable advantage provided by Fractional CMOs allowing post-Series A startups to deploy new capital in the safest, most cost-efficient way. She shares that as a female leader, the expectations are different than for men, and it’s important for leaders to reframe the conversation when talking to women in order to create a more diverse perspective. [00:01 - 06:21] Who is Amanda Rabideau? Zack introduces his guest Amanda Rabideau Amanda believes that having a fractional CMO is advantageous to post series funded startups They help companies grow revenue and acquire new customers Video is one of the key components of Amanda’s marketing strategy It allows startups to demonstrate their growth to investors
[06:22 - 22:58] Video Marketing are Great Modes for Content Marketing Videos are a better way to attract attention and engage people People are not going to read long blogs Content marketing is important for businesses of all stages and sizes Consistency is key for standing out in a saturated environment She discusses how to connect with people Think about who they are as a person and what their interests are When marketing to people: It’s important to remember that you are communicating to humans It’s important to have a personal brand that is aligned with the company’s mission Employees want to work for companies that have a strong digital footprint and are led by leaders who share the same values
[22:59 - 33:48] The Importance of a Diverse Leadership Team That Targets Specific Audience Amanda shares that women face different expectations than men in the corporate world It’s up to men to reframe the conversation and look at the situation differently Leadership is important, but diversifying a leadership team with different perspectives is even more important The importance of targeting a specific audience when starting a business Being clear on your target audience and develop a persona to represent that audience Listening to customers and understanding their needs and frustrations
[33:49 - 39:49] Closing Segment It is Amanda’s legacy to leave on the world is that of, an entrepreneur who is successful in their field and helps others do the same Setting an example for her children Helping other entrepreneurs grow their business Connect with Amanda (links below) Join us for Tactical Friday! Head over tohttps://www.myvoicechallenge.com/discovermyvoice ( myvoicechallenge.com) to find out how you can discover your voice, claim your independence, and build that thriving business that you've always wanted!
Key Quotes: “One of the things I talk about with startup founders, especially is the importance of being very clear on their target audience.” - Amanda Rabideau “I want to leave a legacy of, “Hey kids, whatever your dreams are, whatever it is that you enjoy doing, life is short.” So go after it and pursue that.” - Amanda Rabideau Connect with Amanda Learn more about Amanda through her website: https://www.arch-collective.com/ (https://www.arch-collective.com/),...
“Think about what are the things on your mind and turn it into this, “How do I” question. Now you've got something that's centering you on your journey of self-study.” – Jennifer Chapman In today’s episode, Jennifer Chapman speaks about how they are working together to grow their business. She states that they are integrating coaching into their content production in order to be more effective and optimize their strategies. She mentions that she is excited about how their company is growing and scaling. She encourages everyone to listen to the previous episodes and learn more about how to accelerate their leadership capabilities. [00:01 - 01:27] Opening Segment If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over tohttp://knightly.productions/ ( knightly.productions)! For the first part of my interview with Jennifer, tune in to last Monday’s episode
[01:28 - 06:07] Accelerate Your Soft Skills Your Way to Be a Better Leader Jennifer discusses the importance of soft skills in the real world She uses these skills in order to attract and keep good employees Businesses need to focus on developing soft skills She shares her assessments and resources that can help you grow and achieve your goals
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Jennifer shares discusses how to accelerate your capabilities in the corporate world Connect with Jennifer (links below) Head over tohttps://www.myvoicechallenge.com/discovermyvoice ( myvoicechallenge.com) to find out how you can discover your voice, claim your independence, and build that thriving business that you've always wanted!
Key Quote: “You've got to get clear about what you want to learn.” – Jennifer Chapman Connect with Jennifer Learn more about Jennifer through his website: https://ambitionleadership.com/ (https://ambitionleadership.com/), email, and https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachjenniferchapman/ (LinkedIn)! Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue on putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to expand their leadership capacity or clickhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tactical-leadership/id1498567657 ( here) to listen to our previous episodes. Tactical Leadership is brought to you by Knight Protection Services. A veteran-owned and operated company, with extensive experience in risk assessment and crime prevention. Find out more by visitinghttps://knightprotectionllc.com/ ( https://knightprotectionllc.com/) If you want to learn how to build a better business check out my website athttps://beatacticalleader.com/ ( Beatacticalleader.com). You can connect with us onhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/zaknight ( LinkedIn),https://www.instagram.com/beatacticalleader/ ( Instagram), or joinhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/BATLgroup/ ( Our BATL Space) and become part of the community.
“It's really important to recognize that a lot of us need those soft skills because it makes you relatable and it makes you friendly.” – Zack Knight In today’s solo episode, I reflect on Jennifer’s emphasis on her focus on the soft skills when trying to be successful in business. She shares a lot of her experiences and understanding of the business world, which she uses to motivate and keep people focused on their goals. She offers her advice on how to harness your ambition to grow and scale businesses, as well as assessments to help people determine their readiness for a leadership role. [00:01 - 01:06] Opening Segment If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over tohttp://knightly.productions/ ( knightly.productions)! If you haven’t listened to last Monday’s episode, check it out! Head over tohttps://www.myvoicechallenge.com/discovermyvoice ( myvoicechallenge.com) to register for a free podcasting workshop!
[01:07 - 08:37] How Your Soft Skills Correlates To Your Hard Skills I reflect on Jennifer’s focus on soft skills assessment that she uses to help leaders motivate and manage their employees People often forget to focus on soft skills, which can lead to problems in relationships and work
[08:38 - 10:16] Closing Segment Closing words and reminders To find out more about Gabrielle’s tips for effective, comeback this Friday Head over tohttps://www.myvoicechallenge.com/discovermyvoice ( myvoicechallenge.com) to find out how you can discover your voice, claim your independence, and build that thriving business that you've always wanted!
Key Quote: “The hard skills are what makes you money while the soft skills is what positions you in a place to make that money.” – Zack Knight Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue on putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to expand their leadership capacity or clickhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tactical-leadership/id1498567657 ( here) to listen to our previous episodes. Tactical Leadership is brought to you by Knight Protection Services. A veteran-owned and operated company, with extensive experience in risk assessment and crime prevention. Find out more by visitinghttps://knightprotectionllc.com/ ( https://knightprotectionllc.com/) If you want to learn how to build a better business, check out my website athttps://beatacticalleader.com/ ( Beatacticalleader.com). You can connect with us onhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/zaknight ( LinkedIn),https://www.instagram.com/beatacticalleader/ ( Instagram), or joinhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/BATLgroup/ ( Our BATL Space) and become part of the community.
“The number one thing to get you on the same page as your boss, is to figure out what is their passion? What motivates them? What is it that they want to accomplish while they're in their role? And if you can find that out and then support them in getting that goal accomplished. It will open so many other doors in that relationship.” – Jennifer Chapman In today’s episode, we welcome Jennifer Chapman. She is an International Coach Federation (ICF) certified leadership coach. She trained through Georgetown’s prestigious Executive Leadership program. She enjoys helping leaders who have been promoted through functional expertise as people managers. Jennifer’s journey to becoming an expert leadership coach began when she became unhappy with her work-life balance and struggled to manage a difficult boss. She recommends first finding out what makes your boss tick and connecting that to something that you can relate to. When a person is unfulfilled in their current position, they may be looking for a new opportunity to learn and grow. She encourages listeners to check out her website, https://ambitionleadership.com/ (https://ambitionleadership.com/), to learn more about her and the other ambitious leaders she works with. [00:01 - 08:44] Who is Jennifer Chapman? Zack introduces his guest, Jennifer Chapman Jennifer discusses one way to help manage a boss that is not the best is to figure out what motivates them and connect that to something that you can relate to This tactic can be effective both down the chain of command
[08:44 - 21:33] Find Your Work-Life Balance Jennifer says that burnout in positions of leadership, and can be led to a decrease in productivity Entrepreneurship is a great way to learn and grow It offers more flexibility and control than many other positions She says that, even if you’re your own boss, you still have to answer to clients For her, it was a shift away from overworking and towards balance and trusting other people to get things done This was helped by finding people who could relate to my current situation and had moved past it She suggests that we should surround ourselves with the people that will help you achieve your goals Be it fellow entrepreneurs, mentors, or business coaches
[21:34 - 38:49] How to Overcome Imposter Syndrome Jennifer discusses how people can have imposter syndrome It is a feeling of not being good enough in any area of their life She discusses how there are ways to overcome imposter syndrome, including making a list of accomplishments and feeling proud of them, and setting boundaries at work
[32:34 - 40:35] Closing Segment
Jennifer believes that there are things that she could have learned earlier in her life, but her journey is hers and she has no regrets Connect with Jennifer (links below) Join us for Tactical Friday! Head over tohttps://www.myvoicechallenge.com/discovermyvoice ( myvoicechallenge.com) to find out how you can discover your voice, claim your independence, and build that thriving business that you've always wanted!
Key Quotes: “I've just loved being on a journey with my clients. As I've helped coach them to sanity and to having the job they really want and love. It helped me then reflect and want to take action because I want to practice what I preach. I don't want to be a hypocrite, and so I've just loved being on a journey with my clients.” - Jennifer Chapman “You just trust your gut as you ask questions and have a conversation with the coach. Pick something small and see if you can have the coach actually coach you about that thing.” - Jennifer Chapman Connect with Jennifer Learn more about Jennifer through his website: https://ambitionleadership.com/ (https://ambitionleadership.com/), email, and https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachjenniferchapman/ (LinkedIn)! Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the...
“Integrity to me is one of the top foundational skills that people need to have in order to have a happy and successful life and generate success in business.” – Brett Knopf In today’s episode of Tactical Friday, Brett Knopf shares a couple of tips that we can apply ourselves and how we can work with him in the future that will make the most effective sales teams. He discusses how to identify our top salespeople and how to develop leadership skills for them. Brett discusses the importance of soft skills in building a successful team. [00:01 - 01:48] Opening Segment If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over tohttp://knightly.productions/ ( knightly.productions)! For the first part of my interview with Brett, tune in to last Monday’s episode
[01:49 - 10:59] Integrity is Important Is A Foundational Skill Brett talks about identifying what your top people are doing What are they doing from a leadership perspective roles? The organic leadership qualities that they need to posses He discusses that one of the key things makes a good salesperson is empathy and interest in other people Integrity is important and salespeople should never try to take advantage of their customers
[11:00 - 13:11] Closing Segment Brett coaches a small group that are looking to level in mindset, time management, organization, sales, and leadership. He invites us to visit his website: https://knopfknowssolutions.com (https://knopfknowssolutions.com) Connect with Brett (links below) Head over tohttps://www.myvoicechallenge.com/discovermyvoice ( myvoicechallenge.com) to find out how you can discover your voice, claim your independence, and build that thriving business that you've always wanted!
Key Quote: “Identifying what your top people are doing and I don't mean top people strictly in terms of sales productivity, but what are they doing from a leadership perspective in their roles.” – Brett Knopf Connect with Brett Learn more about Brett through his website: https://knopfknowssolutions.com (https://knopfknowssolutions.com), https://www.instagram.com/knopfknows/?hl=en (Instagram), and https://www.facebook.com/bknopf (Facebook)! Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue on putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to expand their leadership capacity or clickhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tactical-leadership/id1498567657 ( here) to listen to our previous episodes. Tactical Leadership is brought to you by Knight Protection Services. A veteran-owned and operated company, with extensive experience in risk assessment and crime prevention. Find out more by visitinghttps://knightprotectionllc.com/ ( https://knightprotectionllc.com/) If you want to learn how to build a better business check out my website athttps://beatacticalleader.com/ ( Beatacticalleader.com). You can connect with us onhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/zaknight ( LinkedIn),https://www.instagram.com/beatacticalleader/ ( Instagram), or joinhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/BATLgroup/ ( Our BATL Space) and become part of the community.
“In order to lead others, you must first be able to lead yourself.” – Zack Knight In today’s solo episode, I reflect on Brett’s tactics to build businesses, culture, and leadership skills. He shares that it’s important to be self-aware in order to be successful in these endeavors. He encourages others to think through what they are doing and how it affects the other person and it can be difficult to maintain good relationships when things are not managed well. [00:01 - 01:16] Opening Segment If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over tohttp://knightly.productions/ ( knightly.productions)! If you haven’t listened to last Monday’s episode, check it out! Head over tohttps://www.myvoicechallenge.com/discovermyvoice ( myvoicechallenge.com) to register for a free podcasting workshop!
[01:17 - 08:37] Recognize that You Have to be Mindful That a Response and Not a Reaction is the Better Avenue I reflect on the great insights given by Brett I discuss how the personal and professional lives of business owners can intersect, and how it is important to be mindful when communicating A response and not a reaction is the better course of action Being mindful allows for better communication When emotions are high, it is difficult to have a rational conversation It is important to think about when it comes to self-mastery
[08:38 - 10:16] Closing Segment Closing words and reminders To find out more about Gabrielle’s tips for effective, comeback this Friday Head over tohttps://www.myvoicechallenge.com/discovermyvoice ( myvoicechallenge.com) to find out how you can discover your voice, claim your independence, and build that thriving business that you've always wanted!
Key Quote: “Recognize that you have to be mindful that a response and not a reaction is the better avenue.” – Zack Knight Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue on putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to expand their leadership capacity or clickhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tactical-leadership/id1498567657 ( here) to listen to our previous episodes.
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If you want to learn how to build a better business, check out my website athttps://beatacticalleader.com/ ( Beatacticalleader.com). You can connect with us onhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/zaknight ( LinkedIn),https://www.instagram.com/beatacticalleader/ ( Instagram), or joinhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/BATLgroup/ ( Our BATL Space) and become part of the community.
“I want to make sure that leaders understand that in order to grow your business, you've got to invest in the human capital end of the equation and genuinely care about the people and create fun and collaborative environments where people can speak freely and they can get better in all aspects of their life and as leaders we help facilitate that.” – Brett Knopf In today’s episode, we welcome Brett Knopf, he is a high-performance coach with nearly two decades of leadership experience and a tremendous track record of helping people and organizations maximize their potential through customized coaching programs where progress is quantitatively measurable. He emphasizes the importance of having mutual goals and understanding each other’s communication styles. He shares his website with resources on emotional intelligence, habit building, and principles of life and work. He emphasizes the importance of consistency in learning, being open to new opportunities, and giving back to others. He discusses the importance of having a coach or mentor to help navigate difficult times. [00:01 - 08:44] Who is Brett Knopf? Zack introduces his guest Brett Knopf Brett recommends https://www.amazon.com/Principles-Life-Work-Ray-Dalio/dp/1501124021 (Ray Dalio’s book: Principles: Life and Work) This book is for business leaders who want to learn about how to best communicate with people Brett recommends https://camedbusinesslibrary.wordpress.com/2019/11/27/high-performance-habits-by-brendon-burchard/ (High Performance Habits by Brendon Burchard) This book for individuals who want to have habits in place to drive towards their goals
[08:44 - 21:33] Adapting Simple Habits and Principles Brett says that the key to success is simple habits and principles that can be applied on a regular basis The books he recommends are a great resource for learning these habits He says that coaching and mentoring can help you level up and learn high-level achievers He says that the understanding how to respond versus react Reacting in a counterproductive manner Reacting in business can kill relationships, brand, and career Small business owners and leaders need to be aware of their style of communication How it will resonate with their team members If expectations are not met, a different discussion may need to take place Being direct with yourself can help you find your voice They recommend the book: “https://www.amazon.com/Start-Why-Leaders-Inspire-Everyone/dp/1591846447 (Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action)”
[21:34 - 38:49] The Importance of Finding Someone With a Growth Mindset Brett explains that there is nothing you can if someone has a fixed mindset That Will is important in finding the right person to coach Coach can ask questions about what actions have been taken before working with them to indicate growth Identify someone with a growth mindset He says that coaching people with a fixed mindset, may result to them being not successful He recommends that journaling is a way to measure and reflect on what’s happening in your life, and it can help you recognize different aspects of your business It can be helpful to delegate tasks, but also to ask for help when you need it Praising people can be a way to show appreciation and make them feel good Leaders should invest in the human capital of their employees by creating a supportive environment
[32:34 - 40:35] Closing Segment Brett shares his insights on how to be more productive and a successful leader Connect with Brett (links below) Join us for Tactical Friday! Head over tohttps://www.myvoicechallenge.com/discovermyvoice ( myvoicechallenge.com) to find out how you can discover your voice, claim your independence, and build that thriving business that you've always wanted!
Key Quotes: “Leadership positions need to understand that you are dealing with people and it's easy to say, leave your shit at...
“You have to be a really strong fricking character to speak your truth in the face of judgment.” –Tevis Trower In today’s episode of Tactical Friday, Tevis Trower discusses her key takeaways from her program where it highlights crisis leadership intensives and the fire keeper program. She encourages to shift their mindset and become more creative in the midst of a continual crisis. She shares that it is important to be flexible about how you get there. She adds that when we’re more curious, we’re not as blindsided by curve balls. [00:01 - 01:15] Opening Segment If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over tohttp://knightly.productions/ ( knightly.productions)! For the first part of my interview with Tevis, tune in to last Monday’s episode
[01:16 - 08:33] Creativity Arises from Times of Crisis Tevis shares her experience working with Zack on the fire keeper program, which focuses on leadership in times of crisis She discusses the importance of creativity in times of crisis and how it is never going back to what it was before She discusses how false assumptions about leadership can lead to stagnation and chaos Navigating through the curve balls, internally and externally KPIs are a form of expectations and all that is fine for business performance She says that it’s time to shift that point of empowerment and skill sets needed to understand when we aren’t even allowing something to go forward It arises out of fear or desire to control
[08:34 - 13:25] Closing Segment Tevis recommends using a concept called a “Pivotal Shift”, this helps employees learn and practice new behaviors This creates a high-accountability environment in order to foster trust and collaboration Connect with Tevis (links below) Head over tohttps://www.myvoicechallenge.com/discovermyvoice ( myvoicechallenge.com) to find out how you can discover your voice, claim your independence, and build that thriving business that you've always wanted!
Key Quote: “It's time to really shift that point of empowerment and the skill sets needed to understand when we aren't even allowing something to go forward, just out of fear or desire to control.” – Tevis Trower Connect with Tevis Learn more about Tevis through her https://www.balanceintegration.com/ (Website), https://www.facebook.com/BalanceIntegration/ (Facebook) ,https://twitter.com/GabrielleDolan1/ ( ) Email, Corporate Yogihttps://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielledolan/ ( )- https://twitter.com/corporateyogi (Twitter), Balance Integrationhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielledolan/ ( )- https://twitter.com/BalanceInteg (Twitter), https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClAs1ijUnlVKFTk8H4SEnmg ( )and LinkedIn! Resources Mentioned: https://www.amazon.com/Game-Changers-Guide-Radical-Success/dp/0692865802 (The Game Changer's Guide to Radical Success) https://www.amazon.com/Thousand-Faces-Collected-Joseph-Campbell/dp/1577315936 (The Hero with a Thousand Faces) Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue on putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to expand their leadership capacity or clickhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tactical-leadership/id1498567657 ( here) to listen to our previous episodes. Tactical Leadership is brought to you by Knight Protection Services. A veteran-owned and operated company, with extensive experience in risk assessment and crime prevention. Find out more by visitinghttps://knightprotectionllc.com/ ( https://knightprotectionllc.com/) If you want to learn how to build a better business check out my website athttps://beatacticalleader.com/ ( Beatacticalleader.com). You can connect with us onhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/zaknight ( LinkedIn),https://www.instagram.com/beatacticalleader/ ( Instagram), or...
“We're strategizing and strategizing but what we don't understand is that along the way, oftentimes we're severing or curating aspects of ourselves that don't fit in with that idea that we have bought into.” – Tevis Trower In today’s episode, we welcome Tevis Trower, he is a Leadership Futurist and Innovator in optimizing corporations through fostering greatness in leaders. She heralded in bestselling Megatrends 2010 as “corporate mindfulness guru for the new millennium”, Tevis has assisted powerful organizations ranging from Disney and Morgan Stanley in optimizing their most precious assets: human beings. She created and facilitated global executive immersions for prestigious organizations including Harvard Business Review Events, Young Presidents Organizations, PWC, Bloomberg LP, Viacom, Google and The Economist on issues including executive alignment, legacy and impact, conscious leadership, imposter syndrome, innovation, and the role of corporate culture in fostering radical success and ubiquitous engagement. [00:01 - 13:48] Who is Tevis Trower? Zack introduces his guest Tevis Trower Tevis is the founder and CEO of Balance Integration, author of the https://www.amazon.com/Game-Changers-Guide-Radical-Success/dp/0692865802 (Game Changers Guide to Radical Success) The book is for people who know how to function in the world and are not enjoying their work and it focuses on aligning your next steps with your fundamental truth High performers often struggle with something feeling “ringing hollow”, and the book came out at a time when this was resonating with many people He discusses how success can be overwhelming and how high-performers often experience a “success hangover” after achieving a goal She recommends that people ask themselves what they are chasing and why, and then purse that goal with authenticity and joy
[13:49 - 24:24] Working Allows For A Cognitive Experience for Growth Tevis says that work is a good place to start this process because it allows for a cognitive experience of growth She discusses the need for leaders to be honest with themselves and to have accountability partners Radical thinking is necessary for leader to make changes, and being authentic is key Leaders should focus on cultivating trust and being transparent She says that brands that try to imitate human beings are “spitting in the face of the fact that you have 8 million neural receptors in you.”
[24:25 - 32:32] Have A Presence That Moves Others Tevis discusses how we are at a moment where society is too sensitive and people are not able to be themselves She introduces her 10-week course called, “https://online.hbs.edu/blog/post/importance-of-creativity-in-business (Creativity in Business)” She recommends is called The X Factor by https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Gilder (George Gilder) which discusses how some people have a presence that moves others and they do not have any contradictions with who they are She says that it’s been her guiding conviction
[32:34 - 30:22] Closing Segment Tevis says that he wants to leave a legacy on the world, and believes that if people can connect with each other through their convictions, it could be a moment of change Connect with Tevis (links below) Join us for Tactical Friday! Head over tohttps://www.myvoicechallenge.com/discovermyvoice ( myvoicechallenge.com) to find out how you can discover your voice, claim your independence, and build that thriving business that you've always wanted!
Key Quotes: “None of us usually think that either in the context of our work or our lives, that we are the problem. So what's lovely about having this exposed in work is you've got a feedback mechanism that's already built in.” - Tevis Trower “People who know that pretending to have all the answers is probably about the dumbest thing that you can do because all of us know at this point, none of us have all the answers.” - Tevis Trower ...
“We really need to change this perception, how people view these molecules from the acid, from the ecstasy, from the hippie movement and really turn it into this is clinical drug that's incredibly safe and effective.” – Josh Bartch In today’s episode of Tactical Friday, Josh Bartch is back on the show to talk about the misconceptions and objections attached to substances like magic mushrooms, acid, and ecstasy. Josh says that these substances have been used safely for decades and that their safety profile is much different than that of painkillers or SSRIs. He also says that the war on drugs has been ineffective and is changing. Josh discusses the current state of the world and how important it is to have good quality of life for everyone.
[00:00 - 01:02] Opening Segment If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over tohttp://knightly.productions/ ( knightly.productions)! For the first part of my interview with Josh, tune in to last Monday’s episode There are misconceptions attached to the use and ingestion of substances such as magic mushrooms, acid, and ecstasy. These substances are safe when used in a responsible manner and have positive effects. The war on drugs was ineffective and created many negative consequences for society. There are now more effective ways to treat mental health issues without resorting to drugs.
[01:03 - 07:07] Addressing The Misconceptions Attached Of Psychedelics Josh discusses the misconceptions attached to the use and ingestion of substances such as magic mushrooms, acid, and ecstasy He explains how these substances are safe when used in a responsible manner and have positive effects That the war on drugs was ineffective and created many negative consequences for society Josh tells us that there are no know long-term side effects associated with these drugs at this current moment There is clinical work done to properly address the acute phase in order to make the drug incredibly safe and incredibly effective https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/profiles/details/matthew-johnson (Dr. Matt Johnson), is their lead PI for their company The commercialization of these drugs is to be done properly and responsibly
[07:08 - 09:48] Closing Segment Josh thanks the veterans for their service, we owe a lot to them and appreciate their support Connect with Josh (links below) Head over tohttps://www.myvoicechallenge.com/discovermyvoice ( myvoicechallenge.com) to find out how you can discover your voice, claim your independence, and build that thriving business that you've always wanted!
Key Quote: “It's going to start with the media and making sure that the way that the media is talking about these different treatments is really important and their support is really important, but also their headline is really important.” – Josh Bartch Connect with Josh Learn more about Joshua through her https://www.mydecine.com/ (website) ,https://twitter.com/GabrielleDolan1/ ( )https://twitter.com/MydecineIG (Twitter),https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielledolan/ ( )https://www.linkedin.com/company/mydecine (LinkedIn),https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClAs1ijUnlVKFTk8H4SEnmg ( )andhttps://www.instagram.com/gabrielledolan.1/ ( )https://www.instagram.com/mydecineig/ (Instagram)! Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue on putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to expand their leadership capacity or clickhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tactical-leadership/id1498567657 ( here) to listen to our previous episodes. Tactical Leadership is brought to you by Knight Protection Services. A veteran-owned and operated company, with extensive experience in risk assessment and crime prevention. Find out more by visitinghttps://knightprotectionllc.com/ ( ...
“Every story is different, every experience is different and how people talk about is completely different as well. But one thing that is always consistent is this is just as profound kind of enlightenment, if you will, as to they understand their disease and why they're experiencing what they have and the root of the problem, just on a really different level.” – Joshua Bartch In today’s episode, we welcome Joshua Bartch, he is the Director, Chief Executive Officer, and Chairman of Mydecine Innovations Group (MIG). Joshua’s entrepreneurial career took off in 2009 when he co-founded AudioTranscriptionist.com and founded a boutique investment firm that operated through the U.S. and Canadian markets. In 2014, Bartch co-founded Cannabase.io, the U.S.’s most significant legal and sophisticated cannabis wholesale platform. He took successful exits from AudioTransciptionist.com, Doctor’s Orders, and Cannabase.io. In this conversation, Joshua’s goal is to bring more effective treatments to those who need them most. He found that current treatments are not effective and that this is a major focus of their work. [00:01 - 07:26] Who is Josh Bartch? Zack introduces his guest Josh Bartch Josh talks about his company, Mydecine, a biotechnology company which is focused on mental disorders and addiction He talks about assembling a team with extensive background on drug development in order to drive a successful company Mydecine is developing a drug to help smokers quit, based on the molecule psilocybin, which the active component of medicinal mushrooms The drug is being developed in partnership with https://www.jhu.edu/ (Johns Hopkins)
[07:27 - 13:06] On A Mission To Educate Veterans About The Potentials Benefits of Psychedelics Josh acknowledges the contributions of https://www.mydecine.com/news-media/press-releases/detail/84/mydecines-chief-medical-officer-dr-rakesh-jetly-to (Dr. Rakesh) After numerous months of research, they found that most of the population was biologically verified completely absent from smoking They aim to combat stress with a focus on working with veterans’ organizations His team is focused on developing treatments for PTSD in veterans, which is a population that is particularly resistant to treatment Their studies show how psychedelics may be able to play a role in treating these conditions Josh discusses how the team has been successful in getting veterans organization on board with their mission and educating them about the potential benefits of treatments using psychedelics
[13:07 - 17:51] Overcoming The Stigma Associated With Psychedelic Treatments Josh understands that people have been through different things, whether it’s PTSD or trauma-related or have become addicted to different aspects of things How Josh is reaching out to Alpha-types As soldiers, they are taught to be tough and they would need a therapist to penetrate through the brain Mydecine’s goal is to get the general medical community to think that prescribing clinicians will prescribe psychedelics, and it has put out a media platform to do this It offers guided meditations and other ancillary services to its users Josh discusses the challenges and stigma associated with psychedelic treatment and how Johns Hopkins is working to overcome these obstacles
[17:52 - 30:22] The Importance of Changing Public Perception of Psychedelics Josh emphasizes the importance of changing public perception of psychedelics in order to facilitate wider acceptance and use He knows a lot of people suffers from addiction and addiction is a huge problem in society Josh discusses the business side of psychedelics that it is different pharmaceuticals but the treatment is the same Josh’s company is daring big pharma to catch up in order treat people to make medicine bills inexpensive
[30:23 - 30:44] Closing Segment Josh shares that his organization’s goal is to help people with PTSD and other mental health issues, and they...
“Our goal is every person that joins that group does a deal with 6 months, whether they have zero knowledge or has knowledge, but it's about making sure that we're doing business with people we want to do business with and they're willing to invest a little bit of money in themselves and then they're willing to go take the action.” – Joe Evangelisti In this episode of Tactical Friday, Joe Evangelisti discusses how the Storage Syndicate is designed for new and experienced real estate investors, developers, and accredited investors. The Storage Syndicate provides a training program that teaches participants how to find and invest in off-market storage properties. He talks about how his Mastermind is designed for people at all level of knowledge, it provides live training every week where you can ask questions and learn from other members. Listen in and learn how to locate, evaluate, and close deals in the self-storage industry! [00:01 - 01:25] Opening Segment If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over tohttp://knightly.productions/ ( knightly.productions)! For the first part of my interview with Joe, tune in to last Monday’s episode
[01:26 - 04:25] The Storage Syndicate provides knowledge for both Inexperienced and Experienced Investors Joe shares that the “Storage Syndicate” is designed for four different types of people: Inexperienced in real estate Developers Investors Accredited Investors The Storage Syndicate offers a certified field agent training program that helps build long-term wealth Successful Storage Syndicate members have closed deals worth millions of dollars
[04:26 - 10:09] Finding Deals and Creating Relationships in the Real Estate Industry The Mastermind provides entrepreneurs with access to a library of knowledge that can help them find deals and create relationships in the real estate industry Joe tells us that his program is designed for entrepreneurs who are transitioning from corporate life into entrepreneurship The Storage Syndicate offers a way for people to invest in real estate and development projects.
[10:10 - 10:53] Closing Segment Connect with Joe (links below) Head over tohttps://www.myvoicechallenge.com/discovermyvoice ( myvoicechallenge.com) to find out how you can discover your voice, claim your independence, and build that thriving business that you've always wanted!
Key Quote: “The Storage Syndicate is a true syndicate. Everybody is working together to make a common good to build more deals, help more deals, create more jobs and expand the industry.” – Joe Marcoux Connect with Joe Learn more about Joe through his https://joeevangelisti.com/ (website) and visit http://www.instagram.com/joeevangelistidotcom (Instagram). Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue on putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to expand their leadership capacity or clickhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tactical-leadership/id1498567657 ( here) to listen to our previous episodes. Tactical Leadership is brought to you by Knight Protection Services. A veteran-owned and operated company, with extensive experience in risk assessment and crime prevention. Find out more by visitinghttps://knightprotectionllc.com/ ( https://knightprotectionllc.com/) If you want to learn how to build a better business check out my website athttps://beatacticalleader.com/ ( Beatacticalleader.com). You can connect with us onhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/zaknight ( LinkedIn),https://www.instagram.com/beatacticalleader/ ( Instagram), or joinhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/BATLgroup/ ( Our BATL Space) and become part of the community.
“Find your people, find your tribe if because that is such a key integral part of our success, not just in business, but in life.” – Zack Knight In today’s solo episode, I reflect on Joe’s emphasis on building a supportive and successful culture organizations where he emphasizes the importance of finding a group or community with shred values and goals that can be essential for growth in any area of life. Joe’s experience in masterminds has taught him that this type of community is invaluable for learning and growth. [00:01 - 01:08] Opening Segment If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over tohttp://knightly.productions/ ( knightly.productions)! If you haven’t listened to last Monday’s episode, check it out!
[01:09 - 04:26] Find Your Mastermind Group How Joe built up from the Navy Seabees construction world into storage, syndicates, and masterminds Networking with similar minded communities Find a support group where people support each other
[06:02 - 10:16] Closing Segment Closing words and reminders To find out more about Joe’s lesson that you can apply into further growth and expansion Head over tohttps://www.myvoicechallenge.com/discovermyvoice ( myvoicechallenge.com) to find out how you can discover your voice, claim your independence, and build that thriving business that you've always wanted!
Key Quote: “We all hit that bump, we all hit those obstacles, those failures, but it’s important that we're learning from those learning opportunities.” – Zack Knight Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue on putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to expand their leadership capacity or clickhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tactical-leadership/id1498567657 ( here) to listen to our previous episodes. Tactical Leadership is brought to you by Knight Protection Services. A veteran-owned and operated company, with extensive experience in risk assessment and crime prevention. Find out more by visitinghttps://knightprotectionllc.com/ ( https://knightprotectionllc.com/) If you want to learn how to build a better business, check out my website athttps://beatacticalleader.com/ ( Beatacticalleader.com). You can connect with us onhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/zaknight ( LinkedIn),https://www.instagram.com/beatacticalleader/ ( Instagram), or joinhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/BATLgroup/ ( Our BATL Space) and become part of the community.
“If you can become a problem solver, the bigger problems, the more money you’re going to make And that's true inside the company, outside the company, as an owner, so the bigger problems I solve, the more money I make.” - Joe Evangelisti In today’s episode, Joe Evangelisti talks about the importance of leaving a legacy. Joe is the host of The Legacy Blueprint podcast and a high-performance coach. Joe shares his story of how he went from being a successful military operator to owning his own business. Joe teaches his listeners how to be successful through technology and leaves them with some great advice on how to create a legacy that will last long after we’re gone. Listen in and if you’re looking for inspiration and create your own legacy with Joe Evangelisti! [00:01 - 08:31] Who is Joe Evangelisti? If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over tohttp://knightly.productions/ ( knightly.productions)! Joe Evangelisti shares how he grew up being inspired by his dad’s construction company How Joe ended up becoming a builder in the US Navy Become a problem solver that solves bigger problems Do whatever it takes to make things happen
[08:32 - 15:42] Emphasis on the Value of Your Time Applying the https://www.blueoceanstrategy.com/what-is-blue-ocean-strategy/ (Blue Ocean Strategy) Starting off as a storage syndicate evolving into working in collaboration with contractors The value of a mastermind to have a like-minded mission The value of coaches, mentors, and people in the matermind Putting emphasis on the value of time that you invest in yourself
[15:43- 20:56 ] Going Out and Creating Issues and Solving Bigger Problems Joe’s initial job in the defense intelligence agency Identify who you are to combat “Imposter Syndrome” Working on your limiting beliefs Creating issues and solving bigger problems
[20:57 - 27:48] Be Comfortable With Your Superpower Create a proper business culture Joe shares his “Superman Story” Getting comfortable with your super power” Find out who you are in the world
[27:49 - 34:55] Closing Segment Joe invites us to listen to his podcast – https://legacythepodcast.com/#:~:text=Legacy%20the%20Podcast,guidance%20for%20the%20next%20generation. (The Legacy Podcast) Connect with Joe (links below) Join us for Tactical Friday! Head over to https://www.myvoicechallenge.com/discovermyvoice (myvoicechallenge.com) to find out how you can discover your voice, claim your independence, and build that thriving business that you've always wanted!
Key Quotes: “I never did get lost in that shuffle of what do I do next but that being said, I've helped a lot of people who have and it is identifying on who you are.” - Joe Evangelisti “Teach them about the value of time commitment and taking care of your family becayse being a good husband, being a good wife, being a good father or mother, and really the by-product is you get better.” - Joe Evangelisti “Learn how to build a culture and to create opportunity to build a team that I love to be around.” - Joe Evangelisti Connect with Joe Learn more about Joe through his https://joeevangelisti.com/ (website) and visit http://www.instagram.com/joeevangelistidotcom (Instagram). Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue on putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to expand their leadership capacity or clickhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tactical-leadership/id1498567657 ( here) to listen to our previous episodes. Tactical Leadership is brought to you by Knight Protection Services. A veteran-owned and operated company, with extensive experience in risk assessment and crime prevention. Find out more by visiting...
“People are afraid to do the right thing... What we need to do is we need to get to that point where we need to motivate them to decide.” – Joe Marcoux In today’s episode of Tactical Friday, Joe Marcoux gives us tips to bring us his tips to maintaining authority and staying in the zone in the sales process. He discusses that we should get enough “reps” in and practice and ultimately, lead people to make the proper decisions. He talks about “Tactical Empathy”, where it doesn’t mean that you won’t fear any challenges but it will train you to keep your cool once you’ve done your training with SOS Dojo. Listen in and learn how to acquire and hone the skills you need with SOS Dojo! [00:01 - 01:19] Opening Segment If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over tohttp://knightly.productions/ ( knightly.productions)! For the first part of my interview with Joe, tune in to last Monday’s episode
[01:20 - 04:01] Maintaining Authority In the Sales Process Joe shares his tips in the sales process Getting your “reps” in and get practice Make people make the right decision Tactical Empathy How much psychology goes into salesmanship
[04:02 - 09:05] Help People Make the Intelligent Decision Staying in the zone and maintaining authority Focusing on what to say and your body language Leading your clients to make the right decision Acquiring skills and honing your skills with SOS Dojo
[09:06 - 14:28] Closing Segment Connect with Joe (links below) Head over tohttps://www.myvoicechallenge.com/discovermyvoice ( myvoicechallenge.com) to find out how you can discover your voice, claim your independence, and build that thriving business that you've always wanted!
Key Quote: “Whether you're leading a team, whether you're talking to salespeople, whether you're trying to grow your business, whether you're trying to get funding or whatever it is when you're communicating that really understand it.” – Joe Marcoux Connect with Joe Learn more about Joe through his https://www.joemarcoux.com/s-o-s-dojoe/ (website) and visit https://www.youtube.com/user/joemarcoux/featured (Youtube), https://ca.linkedin.com/in/joe-marcoux-sales-trainer-sales-coach-author-keynote-speaker (LinkedIn), https://m.facebook.com/sosdojo/posts/100812579236330?locale2=ne_NP (Facebook), https://sosdojo.com/ (SOS Dojo) Resources Mentioned: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3228917-outliers (Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell)
Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue on putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to expand their leadership capacity or clickhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tactical-leadership/id1498567657 ( here) to listen to our previous episodes. Tactical Leadership is brought to you by Knight Protection Services. A veteran-owned and operated company, with extensive experience in risk assessment and crime prevention. Find out more by visitinghttps://knightprotectionllc.com/ ( https://knightprotectionllc.com/) If you want to learn how to build a better business check out my website athttps://beatacticalleader.com/ ( Beatacticalleader.com). You can connect with us onhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/zaknight ( LinkedIn),https://www.instagram.com/beatacticalleader/ ( Instagram), or joinhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/BATLgroup/ ( Our BATL Space) and become part of the community.
“Focus on how to get the repetitions and how to “Spar as a sales person and as an entrepreneur.” – Zack Knight In today’s solo episode, I reflect on the focus of coping with sales objections through Joe’s SOS Dojo. We talked about how nobody likes to be sold to and nobody likes having a random person call them at random times, which can be a big shift for anybody. We should have the conviction to do so in overcoming our objections and limitations. We can only do this through repetition that will ultimately result in validation from clients. [00:01 - 01:01] Opening Segment If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over tohttp://knightly.productions/ ( knightly.productions)! If you haven’t listened to last Monday’s episode, check it out!
[01:02 - 03:09] Overcoming Personal Hurdles Through Repetition SOS Dojo focuses on how to get repetitions
Sparring as salesperson and as entrepreneurs Overcoming hurdles in entrepreneurship and business ownership Shifting the mindset to sales as an aspect of business ownership Find out who our match is, so that we can connect and embrace with your client
[01:02 - 06:01] Recognizing The Opportunities to Succeed and Improve Overcoming objections and limitations Recognize the opportunities to improve The mindset of having the conviction to help your clients improve Getting in the reps that resulted in validation from clients The aspect of the level of authority and persistence to show your confidence
[06:02 - 10:16] Closing Segment Closing words and reminders To find out more about Gabrielle’s tips for effective, comeback this Friday Head over tohttps://www.myvoicechallenge.com/discovermyvoice ( myvoicechallenge.com) to find out how you can discover your voice, claim your independence, and build that thriving business that you've always wanted!
Key Quote: “If you truly have the conviction of your service, your product offering, we have to recognize that there is an opportunity for them to succeed and we're providing them the chance to improve and get better.” – Zack Knight Resource Mentioned: Zack’s mentor, https://travischappell.com/ (Travis Chapell) https://craigvalentine.com/ (Craig Valentine) Get this great http://sosdojo.com/zack (offer) from Joe!
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“We help you find your own voice so that you are authentic in your approach. And then you're just having a conversation with your client.” - Joe Marcoux In today’s episode, Joe Marcoux is an entrepreneur who wants to help people who crumble when they hear an objection. Joe introduces to us his product, SOS Dojo for Sales, SOS stands for “Sales Objection System”. He discusses how he built his charisma through his bodybuilding competitions and how this helped him in sales. Now, he’s on a mission to help other entrepreneus to increase their profits through his SOS Dojo. He also talks about, identifying your “Who Do You Know Who”, and creating authentic content in order to build more oganic engagements and conversions. Listen in and learn how Joe Marcoux’s SOS Dojo can help people handle the toughest objections! [00:01 - 06:11] Who is Joe Marcoux? ● If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over tohttp://knightly.productions/ ( knightly.productions)! ● Joe Marcoux shares us a fun fact about having a very serious fitness background ○ He was able to compete for Worlds in Sofia, Bulgaria where he lost and was humbled ● He discovered that that there was no money in bodybuilding and he could create a better impact by putting his passion on sales ● He worked on his charisma to build and work his your relationship with people [06:12 - 13:34] Repetition Until It Becomes An Unconscious Competence · Translating his experience onstage to sales · Setting goals and changing your mindset · Improve the length of engagement with your client o Treat your prospect as a guest · Putting the “reps” and it becomes automatic [24:08 - 34:02 ] Identifying Your “Who Do You Know Who?” · Organic engagements lead to better conversions · Documenting your life and letting people get to know you o Your energy is going to attract people · Social media as an on-going process · Scaling by helping other people · How he started SOS Dojo
[34:43 - 34:55] Getting High Engagements and Making A Difference ● Social Media as an on-going process ● Help someone and make a difference ● How he started SOS Dojo because of COVID ○ Transition to other platforms as a necessity [29:19 - 34:55] Closing Segment ● The legacy Joe wants to create - eaching people how to handle objections and helping entrepreneurs on their health and wellness ● Connect with Joe (links below) ● Join us for Tactical Friday! ● Head over tohttps://www.myvoicechallenge.com/discovermyvoice ( myvoicechallenge.com) to find out how you can discover your voice, claim your independence, and build that thriving business that you've always wanted! Key Quotes: “If you can help someone, whether you have a following is because what it's doing is the satisfaction that I have is that I've got high engagement from people and it's making a difference. - Joe Marcoux “As you go, you ask people to get results, I have five words for you: “Who do you know who?” who do you know.” - Joe Marcoux “You have to document your life. People want to get to know you before they buy from you.” - Joe Marcoux Connect with Joe Learn more about Joe through hishttps://www.joemarcoux.com/s-o-s-dojoe/ ( website) and visithttps://www.youtube.com/user/joemarcoux/featured ( Youtube),https://ca.linkedin.com/in/joe-marcoux-sales-trainer-sales-coach-author-keynote-speaker ( LinkedIn),https://m.facebook.com/sosdojo/posts/100812579236330?locale2=ne_NP (...
“Only through storytelling that we connect… As humans, we process emotion differently. We process emotion faster and we justify it with logic.” – Gabrielle Dolan In today’s episode of Tactical Friday, Gabrielle Dolan poses the question. “Do people understand what you’re trying to say?”. As leaders, entrepreneurs, and people of influence, we have to effectively deliver our message to audiences in order for them to buy into our brand. Gabrielle shares great tips on how to get started and how we can be successful at storytelling in business. [00:01 - 01:15] Opening Segment If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over tohttp://knightly.productions/ ( knightly.productions)! For the first part of my interview with Gabrielle, tune in to last Monday’s episode
[01:16 - 11:50] The Connection of Personal Story to the Business Message The best way to start is to give an example Stories tap into human emotions so that we can justify them with logic Maintain engagement by keeping your stories short, simple, and shareable Blockages toof personal storytelling How Gabrielle’shttps://gabrielledolan.com/starterkit/ ( 7 Day Storytelling Starter Kit) can help you convey your message Find the stories that you have and match it to your business
[11:51 - 13:35] Closing Segment Connect with Gabrielle (links below) Head over tohttps://www.myvoicechallenge.com/discovermyvoice ( myvoicechallenge.com) to find out how you can discover your voice, claim your independence, and build that thriving business that you've always wanted!
Key Quote: “Whether you're leading a team, whether you're talking to salespeople, whether you're trying to grow your business, whether you're trying to get funding or whatever it is when you're communicating that really understand it.” – Gabrielle Dolan Connect with Gabrielle Learn more about Gabrielle through her websitehttps://www.facebook.com/gabrielledolanconsulting/ ( Facebook),https://twitter.com/GabrielleDolan1/ ( Twitter),https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielledolan/ ( LinkedIn),https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClAs1ijUnlVKFTk8H4SEnmg ( YouTube), andhttps://www.instagram.com/gabrielledolan.1/ ( Instagram)! Check out herhttps://gabrielledolan.com/starterkit/ ( 7 Day Storytelling Starter Kit) and begin crafting stories for your business now! Resources Mentioned: https://www.amazon.com/Building-StoryBrand-Clarify-Message-Customers/dp/0718033329 (Building a StoryBrand: Clarify Your Message So Customers Will Listen by Donald Miller) Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue on putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to expand their leadership capacity or clickhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tactical-leadership/id1498567657 ( here) to listen to our previous episodes. Tactical Leadership is brought to you by Knight Protection Services. A veteran-owned and operated company, with extensive experience in risk assessment and crime prevention. Find out more by visitinghttps://knightprotectionllc.com/ ( https://knightprotectionllc.com/) If you want to learn how to build a better business check out my website athttps://beatacticalleader.com/ ( Beatacticalleader.com). You can connect with us onhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/zaknight ( LinkedIn),https://www.instagram.com/beatacticalleader/ ( Instagram), or joinhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/BATLgroup/ ( Our BATL Space) and become part of the community.
“I believe that in order to lead others, you must first be able to lead yourself, and in order to lead yourself, you have to first to know yourself.” – Zack Knight In today’s solo episode, I reflect on the importance of telling your own story and sharing your voice. She stressed in our last conversation that more than giving a timeline of your experience, you have to go deeper and figure out your “Why”. [00:01 - 02:23] Opening Segment If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over tohttp://knightly.productions/ ( knightly.productions)! If you haven’t listened to last Monday’s episode, check it out! Head over tohttps://www.myvoicechallenge.com/discovermyvoice ( myvoicechallenge.com) to register for a free podcasting workshop!
[02:24 - 08:37] Sharing Your Message As Your Legacy Link up with gabrieldolan.com to know more about my guest Why is your “Why” your “Why” Thinking about why I do what I do It’s not just about the voice, it’s about the stories Finding your tribe and telling people what you’re about This goes beyond mere brand awareness and marketing
[08:38 - 10:16] Closing Segment Closing words and reminders To find out more about Gabrielle’s tips for effective, comeback this Friday Head over tohttps://www.myvoicechallenge.com/discovermyvoice ( myvoicechallenge.com) to find out how you can discover your voice, claim your independence, and build that thriving business that you've always wanted!
Key Quote: “You need to focus on the “Why”, of those that want or need help in order to share their voice and have a positive impact.” – Zack Knight Resource Mentioned: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/surviving-to-thriving/id1493568293#:~:text=Surviving%20to%20Thriving%20Heather%20Knight&text=%E2%80%A2%2071%20Ratings-,1%2Din%2D4%20women%20will%20experience%20domestic%20violence%20in%20their,privacy%20and%20opt%2Dout%20information. (Surviving to Thriving podcast with Heather Knight) Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue on putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to expand their leadership capacity or clickhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tactical-leadership/id1498567657 ( here) to listen to our previous episodes. Tactical Leadership is brought to you by Knight Protection Services. A veteran-owned and operated company, with extensive experience in risk assessment and crime prevention. Find out more by visitinghttps://knightprotectionllc.com/ ( https://knightprotectionllc.com/) If you want to learn how to build a better business, check out my website athttps://beatacticalleader.com/ ( Beatacticalleader.com). You can connect with us onhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/zaknight ( LinkedIn),https://www.instagram.com/beatacticalleader/ ( Instagram), or joinhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/BATLgroup/ ( Our BATL Space) and become part of the community.
“We need to share stories to really get our people connected and engaged to our company values.” – Gabrielle Dolan In today’s episode, we welcome Gabrielle Dollan. Gabrielle is a leadership expert and the author of several books, including "The 7 Day Starter Kit: How to Change the Way You Lead Forever" and "The Art of Strategic Communication." In this conversation, Gabrielle shares how storytelling has been an important tool for her in her work as a leader. She talks about how storytelling is an important part of effective communication and leadership, and how it can connect leaders to their employees and customers authentically. [00:01 - 11:47] Storytelling Connects With People On A Personal Level Gabrielle on failing English as a student and experiencing imposter syndrome Getting her first leadership role Realizing the power of storytelling in business communication Sharing personal stories as a leader How she started teaching storytelling to businesses
[11:48 - 18:35] Understanding The Importance of Storytelling Teach leaders to improve on their storytelling skills in order to connect with their audiences The blindspots leaders have when in comes to storytelling Using storytelling for internal communications to motivate employees Engaging with customers with brand storytelling
[18:36 - 27:04] Storytelling As A Powerful Tool for Businesses Gabrielle on the catalyst that made her write her book Stories are what customers resonate with Instead of telling a timeline, share your “why” Make your story more relatable to your audiences Talk about mistakes and life lessons
[24:05 - 30:44] Closing Segment Gabrielle shares her insights on how storytelling can be used to empower leaders and create a legacy Connect with Gabrielle (links below) Join us for Tactical Friday! Head over tohttps://www.myvoicechallenge.com/discovermyvoice ( myvoicechallenge.com) to find out how you can discover your voice, claim your independence, and build that thriving business that you've always wanted!
Key Quotes: “Storytelling is about communicating and influencing. Whether you're leading your team or whether you're pitching for work or whether you're strengthening the relationship with your clients to get more work, it's actually a really valuable skill.” - Gabrielle Dolan “People aren't seeing the power of these stories and so there's a reluctance to put it out there and it takes courage.” - Gabrielle Dolan Connect with Gabrielle Learn more about Gabrielle through her websitehttps://www.facebook.com/gabrielledolanconsulting/ ( Facebook),https://twitter.com/GabrielleDolan1/ ( Twitter),https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielledolan/ ( LinkedIn),https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClAs1ijUnlVKFTk8H4SEnmg ( YouTube), andhttps://www.instagram.com/gabrielledolan.1/ ( Instagram)! Check out herhttps://gabrielledolan.com/starterkit/ ( 7 Day Storytelling Starter Kit) and begin crafting stories for your business now! Resources Mentioned: https://www.amazon.com/Real-Communication-How-Lead-True/dp/0730369722 (Real Communication: How To Be You and Lead True by Gabrielle Dolan) https://www.amazon.com/Stories-Work-Essential-Business-Storytelling/dp/0730343294 (Stories for Work: The Essential Guide to Business Storytelling by Gabrielle Dolan) https://www.amazon.com/Magnetic-Stories-Customers-Employees-Storytelling/dp/0730388514 (Magnetic Stories: Connect with Customers and Engage Employees with Brand Storytelling) https://www.amazon.com/Leaders-Guide-Storytelling-Mastering-Discipline/dp/1522686371 (Leader’s Guide to Storytelling by Stephen Denning) https://www.amazon.com/Story-Factor-Inspiration-Persuasion-Storytelling/dp/0465078079 (The Story Factor by Annette Simmons) https://www.amazon.com/Wake-Me-When-Data-Over/dp/047048330X (Wake Me Up When The Data is Over by Lori L. Silverman) https://www.dalecarnegie.com/en (Dale Carnegie) Did you love the value...
“These are messy questions in nature, and it's hard to get an answer to them when you have so many different conversations happening in real time, across so many customers. So we make sense of all that messy data with our technology. And then we provide a visualization of those conversations, those mentions, so that leaders can understand how to make better, faster business decisions that serve the needs of their patients.” - Sonciary Perez In this episode of Tactical Friday, Sonciary Perez gives us an opportunity to know a little bit more about Quala and what they provide as a resource. Listen in and make more data-backed decisions through the Frontline Intelligence Platform. Sonciary explains further that for B2B SaaS companies and how it allows their technology to stay really close to your customer base. Through conversations, Sonciary’s team will automatically bring that data into Quala which makes sense of all the data with their technology. They provide a visualization of those conversations, those mentions, so that their leaders can understand how to make better, faster business decisions that serve the needs of their patients. Sonciary explains further how customers can email them, can chat with them, get in Zoom calls with their customers in order to ask for survey information and much more. They have set up teams to have these conversations and there are so many team members interacting with customers, whether they are executives, product managers, customer success, and support industry. In sum, it is their desire to provide their customers any way to get ahold of them and for them to enable their teams to have so many one-to-one conversations. They were able to achieve this by building what they call, “The Frontline Intelligence Platform” and what that means is that they are allowing or bringing in any channel where these conversations and interactions are happening with and about their customers into their platform so that leaders can mine the data and understand at scale, what is the qualitative narrative around their customers experiences are. So that they can build better experiences with their technology. [00:01 - 01:23] Opening Segment If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over tohttp://knightly.productions/ ( knightly.productions)! For the first part of my interview with Sonciary, tune in to last Monday’s episode
[01:23 - 04:19] Focusing On Growth and Focusing on Maintaining Customer Interaction How Quala uses conversational-data that allows you to stay really close to your customer base Making sense of messy questions through the Frontline Intelligence Platform
[04:19 - 11:43] Innovation Starts With The Customer Base Interactions are a rich source of potential innovation Customer interactions help the company evolve and upsells expansion opportunities Innovation Starts With The Customer Base Project-based versus reoccurring subscription revenue way of building a business What’s the ideal client for Quala Teams that have no way to aggregate the data
[11:43 - 12:19] Closing Segment Closing words from Sonciary – Innovations starts with understanding the customer base! Connect with Sonciary (links below) Head over to https://www.myvoicechallenge.com/discovermyvoice (myvoicechallenge.com) to find out how you can discover your voice, claim your independence, and build that thriving business that you've always wanted!
Key Quote: “If we want to discover who our ideal customer profile is and we want to understand how to evolve with them and build a technology that they love, but they're going to tell their friends and colleagues about, and they'll continue using hopefully, from greater perspective… We can't do that unless we fundamentally speak the vernacular of our customers and understand what's important to them.” – Sonciary Perez Connect with Sonciary Learn more about Sonciary through his...
“We just have to be able to get past our limiting beliefs to get into the mindset of. I'm excited to do this. I'm ready. I'm willing. I want to do this. I want to learn. I want to figure out how to best serve my client and my customer through conversations so that they have solutions and the resource to excel and to succeed.” – Zack Knight In today’s solo episode, I reflect on how female leaders are bringing new perspective to help recognize the different struggles that comes with it from my guest Sonciary Perez. We talked further how it was really phenomenal to hear from her high level of success and how she overcame the rejection of her original pitch for Quala but she was still able to stay motivated. [00:01 - 01:01] Opening Segment ● If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over tohttp://knightly.productions/ ( knightly.productions)!
● If you haven’t listened to last Monday’s episode, check it out!
● Head over to https://www.myvoicechallenge.com/discovermyvoice (myvoicechallenge.com) to register for a free podcasting workshop!
[01:01 - 07:19] My Takeaways ● How Sonciary was a phenomenal female leader
○ Her development of the frontline intelligence platform
● Having a better understanding to get the pulse of your customers
● Recognizing the different struggles that led to her high level of success ○ Overcoming rejection and staying motivated
[07:19 - 10:19] Closing Segment ● Closing words and reminders ● Tune in this Friday for part 2 of my discussion with Sonciary where she’ll discuss further about how their system, Frontline Intelligence Platform, is able to translate conversations into data. ● Head over to https://www.myvoicechallenge.com/discovermyvoice (myvoicechallenge.com) to find out how you can discover your voice, claim your independence, and build that thriving business that you've always wanted!
Key Quote: “I think it's really phenomenal to be able to have that introspection with ourselves. They're here because they value what I can bring to them. So let me take a step back, figure out what they're struggling with and figure out how my take, my perspective can actually solve the problem for them. And then we have an amazing new client.” - Zack Knight
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“If you know that going into your journey, that it's a fun roller coaster ride and to come from a place of gratitude, it's important to set up expectations. And if your expectation is not always money in the bank but learnings in the bank, then you're in a good place” - Sonciary Perez In this episode of Tactical Monday, Sonciary Perez is on a mission to change the interaction customers are facing through fast-acknowledging the order to deliver exceptional experiences. Listen in and see how she help B2B SaaS companies help them better serve, retain and upsell customers! Sonciary, co-founded Quala.io, they built Quala based on their mutual desires and frustrations building their last company. They wanted to stay close to their customers while their businesses grew and to do that, they gave them so many ways to reach the team and in turn, give them feedback on their experiences. Sonciary explains further how customers can email them, can chat with them, get in Zoom calls with their customers in order to ask for survey information and much more. They have set up teams to have these conversations and there are so many team members interacting with customers, whether they are executives, product managers, customer success, and support industry. In sum, it is their desire to provide their customers any way to get ahold of them and for them to enable their teams to have so many one-to-one conversations. They were able to achieve this by building what they call, “The Frontline Intelligence Platform” and what that means is that they are allowing or bringing in any channel where these conversations and interactions are happening with and about their customers into their platform so that leaders can mine the data and understand at scale, what is the qualitative narrative around their customers experiences are. So that they can build better experiences with their technology. [00:01 - 01:01] Opening Segment If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over tohttp://knightly.productions/ ( knightly.productions)! Introductions of my special guest, Sonciary Perez
[01:01 - 05:27] Building a Better Marketing Technology Company How Sonciary and her co-founder, Jonathan, founded Quala.io Through mutual desires and frustrations from building their last company Setting out to build the “Frontline Intelligence Platform” Allowing and bringing in conversations and interactions Mining data to get a qualitative narrative around their customers experiences
[05:27 - 08:39] Taking a Leap of Faith and Seizing the Opportunity Realizing a dream to support individuals to bring dreams into fruition Taking risks and actually building something Creating a startup called “BizUnite” (now called, https://savings4members.com/ (savings4members)”)
[08:39 - 12:11] Having Conversations to Support Early-stage Entrepreneurs Having meaningful conversations with early stage entrepreneurs or founders that are starting with their journey Constant reminder of why this is an amazing opportunity Following the path with a heart of gratitude Being a mentor and a startup accelerator Navigating complex and sometimes debilitating experience of building technologies from scratch Growth and Traction on how to build technologies
[12:11 - 20:39] Investing Into People and Evolving Believe in people that they will find a way to figure out opportunities that they want to solve The founding team is an important part of what you want to build as an extension of the product Recognizing a failure can be turned into a learning opportunity It’s not always money in the bank but learnings in the bank Coming from a place of gratitude Getting to the root cause of the frustration
[20:39 - 31:48] Surround Yourself With Like-Minded People Having The Same Experiences Being part of a networking community Getting together and having regular meetups Embracing our empathic side...
“The number one reason a startup fails is because it was started by someone who's not a true entrepreneur. And so I'm in the business of breaking hearts for those that don't score high. But I'm trying to save the lives is what I'm doing.” - Gino Wickman In this episode of Tactical Friday, Gino Wickman gives us the top two takeaways from his book, Entrepreneurial Leap. Listen in and be inspired to discover if entrepreneurship is the right path for you. An entrepreneur since the age of 21, Gino has had an obsession for learning what makes businesses and entrepreneurs thrive. At 25 he took over the family business, which was deeply in debt and in need of help. After turning the company around and running it for seven years, he and his partners successfully sold the company. Gino then set out to help entrepreneurs and leaders get what they want from their businesses. Based on his years of real-world experience, he created the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS), a practical method for helping companies achieve greatness. He has personally delivered more than 1,900 full-day sessions for more than 135 companies, helping them implement EOS. He is also the author of the award-winning, best-selling book Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business, which has sold over 1 million copies, as well as five other books in the Traction Library that have sold almost 2 million copies. Gino is the founder of EOS Worldwide, an organization that helps tens of thousands of businesses implement EOS with the aid of an international team of over 450 professional and certified EOS Implementers and online support. There are over 130,000 companies using the EOS tools worldwide. [00:01 - 00:53] Opening Segment If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over tohttp://knightly.productions/ ( knightly.productions)! For the first part of my interview with Gino, tune in to last Monday’s episode
[00:52 - 04:59] Know if You Have What It Takes Do the assessment at https://e-leap.com/ (e-leap.com)! Make sure you have the six essential traits Not everyone is made to be an entrepreneur and that’s okay
[05:00 - 09:13] Find Your Perfect Integrator Match A true entrepreneur is a visionary Understanding the dynamic between visionary and integrator
[09:14 - 12:19] Closing Segment Closing words from Gino - Let your freak flag fly! Connect with Gino (links below) Head over to https://www.myvoicechallenge.com/discovermyvoice (myvoicechallenge.com) to find out how you can discover your voice, claim your independence, and build that thriving business that you've always wanted!
Key Quote: “Let your freak flag fly. And so I am fanatical about helping the world be themselves and you can't be yourself until you know thyself. And so it's a travesty how many of us don't truly, fully be ourselves for whatever reason. And I would urge you to embark on the journey to really get to know yourself, understand yourself, learn your strengths and weaknesses, laugh at your weaknesses, and celebrate those. But absolutely capitalize on your strengths and don't apologize for it. And life is just a hell of a lot better when you're being 100% you.” - Gino Wickman Connect with Gino Learn more about Gino through his https://ginowickman.com/ (website). Grab a copy of https://www.amazon.com/Leap-Have-Takes-Become-Entrepreneur/dp/1948836815 (Entrepreneurial Leap) and visit https://e-leap.com/ (e-leap.com) if you’re thinking about taking that leap to entrepreneurship. Get more involved, too, and join forces with Gino by https://e-leap.com/become-a-collaborator/ (becoming a collaborator). Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue on putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to expand their leadership...
“I think is really important for us in business to be able to know what we're about. Know yourself, know what you're passionate about, know what you love, know what's gonna keep you driving forward. Recognize these things ahead of time so that when life gets tough, you can draw back to those things right. ” - Zack Knight In today’s solo episode, I reflect on a quote from my guest Gino Wickman and how it deeply resonates with me and my experiences. It also aligns with my own mission of making a path for others to find their voice and to find success personally and professionally. [00:01 - 01:04] Opening Segment If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over tohttp://knightly.productions/ ( knightly.productions)! If you haven’t listened to last Monday’s episode, check it out! Head over to https://www.myvoicechallenge.com/discovermyvoice (myvoicechallenge.com) to register for a free podcasting workshop!
[01:05 - 07:05] My Takeaways How my journey was and still is being impacted by Gino’s work “You can’t be yourself until you know yourself” and why this is important in business The value in helping other people to re-identify themselves
[07:06 - 08:32] Closing Segment Closing words and reminders Tune in this Friday for part 2 of my discussion with Gino where he’ll discuss amazing tactics for you to apply Head over to https://www.myvoicechallenge.com/discovermyvoice (myvoicechallenge.com) to find out how you can discover your voice, claim your independence, and build that thriving business that you've always wanted!
Key Quote: “It's really an interesting piece, trying to figure out more about myself and what's keeping me motivated to put out a podcast, put out more business aspects, and keep this moving forward. Because I think this is something that we all struggle with as the years tick by of trying to stay motivated and trying to keep passionate about those different aspects.” - Zack Knight Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue on putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to expand their leadership capacity or clickhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tactical-leadership/id1498567657 ( here) to listen to our previous episodes. Tactical Leadership is brought to you by Knight Protection Services. A veteran-owned and operated company, with extensive experience in risk assessment and crime prevention. Find out more by visiting https://knightprotectionllc.com/ ( https://knightprotectionllc.com/) If you want to learn how to build a better business check out my website athttps://beatacticalleader.com/ ( Beatacticalleader.com). You can connect with us onhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/zaknight ( LinkedIn),https://www.instagram.com/beatacticalleader/ ( Instagram), or joinhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/BATLgroup/ ( Our BATL Space) and become part of the community.
“Entrepreneurial Leap is designed to help you first confirm whether you have what it takes to become an entrepreneur, there are six essential traits, show you a glimpse of the life, and then show you a path to survive the startup and build an amazing company.” - Gino Wickman In today’s episode, Gino Wickman unfolds his mission to help entrepreneurs-in-the-making take the leap into their entrepreneurial journey. He provides a path to success by sharing his insights on the importance of having a vision, accepting feedback, and staying true to your core. Listen in and get expert advice on overcoming your startup fears! An entrepreneur since the age of 21, Gino has had an obsession for learning what makes businesses and entrepreneurs thrive. At 25 he took over the family business, which was deeply in debt and in need of help. After turning the company around and running it for seven years, he and his partners successfully sold the company. Gino then set out to help entrepreneurs and leaders get what they want from their businesses. Based on his years of real-world experience, he created the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS), a practical method for helping companies achieve greatness. He has personally delivered more than 1,900 full-day sessions for more than 135 companies, helping them implement EOS. He is also the author of the award-winning, best-selling book Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business, which has sold over 1 million copies, as well as five other books in the Traction Library that have sold almost 2 million copies. Gino is the founder of EOS Worldwide, an organization that helps tens of thousands of businesses implement EOS with the aid of an international team of over 450 professional and certified EOS Implementers and online support. There are over 130,000 companies using the EOS tools worldwide. [00:01 - 05:25] Failure is Not a Necessary Part of the Journey If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over tohttp://knightly.productions/ ( knightly.productions)! Gino Wickman on the lessons he learned when he became a millionaire at 31 but lost it all at 32 Giving entrepreneurs the keys to success and helping them not to fail along the way
[05:26 - 14:48] Clarify Your Vision Sheer passion is not going to cut it Developing a vision clarifier tool Showing the path with Entrepreneurial Leap and showing how to survive and grow with EOS Traction
[14:49 - 24:18] Receive Feedback With a Grain of Salt You’re always going to have terrible feedback Creating a filter for good and bad advice Keeping yourself grounded after achieving success
[24:19 - 29:18] Be True to Your Core Know your business and what you excel at Don’t get distracted and stay in your sweet spot Gino’s sources of inspiration
[29:19 - 32:25] Closing Segment The legacy Gino wants to create - helping entrepreneurs have freedom, impact, and creativity Connect with Gino (links below) Join us for Tactical Friday! Head over to https://www.myvoicechallenge.com/discovermyvoice (myvoicechallenge.com) to find out how you can discover your voice, claim your independence, and build that thriving business that you've always wanted!
Key Quotes: “There's really no such thing as get rich quick, but there is get rich, slow.” - Gino Wickman “I'm going out to the front end of the journey to help my 18-year-old self because at 18, I was a mislabeled derelict. I was lost, confused, insecure. And so whoever you are out there, if you're an entrepreneur in the making, if you have those genetics, and you're wanting to take a leap, you're dealing with some emotional issues. And that's normal as I did when I was 18.” - Gino Wickman “You've got to listen to your customers, but you're going to hear criticism and feedback. You're going to have friends and family that care about you, and their...
“The real value is letting small businesses know you can get the word out there about your business. It doesn't have to cost you a fortune, and we can help you do it and it can be effective.” - Michelle Taylor Willis In this episode of Tactical Friday, Michelle Taylor Willis talks about Gagnant Media and the work they do to support small businesses through advertising. She also lists best practices every entrepreneur should know and follow in making advertising decisions. Michelle Taylor Willis is the founder of Gagnant Media. A Florida native, she is married with four sons and resides in Atlanta, Georgia. She is a proud graduate of the University of Florida, and an award-winning entrepreneur, author, speaker, and master strategist. Michelle recently launched her first book, “Raising Significance: A Guide to Well-Rounded, Independent, and Confident Kids.” She has appeared on the nationally syndicated Tamron Hall Show on ABC to discuss the book and on the Fox affiliate in Atlanta, as well as being featured in several publications. Additionally, Michelle is the host of the “According to Michelle '' television show, which is featured weekly via VTV Network through Amazon Fire and Roku platforms. She also broadcasts a radio show called “Over The Top” weekly through REAL 11:00 AM. [00:01 - 01:00] Opening Segment If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over tohttp://knightly.productions/ ( knightly.productions)! For the first part of my interview with Michelle, tune in to last Monday’s episode
[01:01 - 12:02] Advertising Advice to Set Yourself Up for Success Realize that there are affordable options for advertising Know the difference between advertising and marketing Make sure that you’re approaching the people with the right expertise Understanding your brand and your business plan should be the first step Have patience and let the momentum build
[12:03 - 13:27] Closing Segment Connect with Michelle (links below) Closing words Head over to https://www.myvoicechallenge.com/discovermyvoice (myvoicechallenge.com) to find out how you can discover your voice, claim your independence, and build that thriving business that you've always wanted!
Key Quote: “Most people, they don't have business plans. And so it makes it really tough. It's tough on the business owner. And it's tough on anybody that's trying to do business with them. Because now you have these people who are trying to figure out their business as you're plugging along.” - Michelle Taylor Willis Connect with Michelle Follow Michelle on https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelletaylorwillis (LinkedIn), https://www.facebook.com/michelletaylorwillis (Facebook), https://www.instagram.com/michelletaylorwillis/ (Instagram), https://twitter.com/michelletwillis (Twitter), and https://clubhousedb.com/user/michelletwillis (Clubhouse)!. Learn more about her and her work through https://michelletaylorwillis.com/ (michelletaylorwillis.com) and https://www.gagnantmedia.com/ (Gagnant Media). Michelle’s https://michelletaylorwillis.com/book ("Raising Significance: A Guide to Raising Independent, Well-Rounded and Confident Kids") The Guidebook is also now available for purchase. Tune in to iHeart Radio every Wednesday at 4 pm for the https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-over-the-top-94053356/ (Over the Top with Michelle Taylor Willis Radio Show,) where you will learn about all the great things going on in SoFu and around Atlanta! Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue on putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to expand their leadership capacity or clickhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tactical-leadership/id1498567657 ( here) to listen to our previous episodes. Tactical Leadership is brought to you by Knight...
“There's got to be value both ways. And I don't think that's something we should shy away from in the honesty and integrity of operating business.” - Zack Knight In today’s solo episode, I zero in on a particular note from my conversation with Michelle Taylor Willis. We’ve talked a lot about her business and the strategies she applied throughout her career but one of the things that really stuck out to me was her piece on referrals. I think it’s worth taking a look at this objectively and discussing the benefits of building reciprocity in business. [00:01 - 01:11] Opening Segment If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over tohttp://knightly.productions/ ( knightly.productions)! If you haven’t listened to last Monday’s episode, check it out! Head over to https://www.myvoicechallenge.com/discovermyvoice (myvoicechallenge.com) to register for a free podcasting workshop!
[01:12 - 06:40] My Takeaways Creating network equity through introductions Monetizing referrals is not necessarily a bad thing It’s paying for your time and effort It’s a mutual exchange beneficial to both parties Consider setting up a referral program
[06:41 - 07:54] Closing Segment Closing words and reminders Tune in this Friday for part 2 of my discussion with Michelle where she’ll discuss amazing tactics for you to apply Head over to https://www.myvoicechallenge.com/discovermyvoice (myvoicechallenge.com) to find out how you can discover your voice, claim your independence, and build that thriving business that you've always wanted!
Key Quote: “I think it should be a very reciprocal process. If I can't reciprocate with another referral for you and we don't have a good back and forth with focus because maybe you're in an industry where I just simply don't run into your client base, no beef there, right? But you still want something where we can have a mutual exchange.” - Zack Knight Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue on putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to expand their leadership capacity or clickhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tactical-leadership/id1498567657 ( here) to listen to our previous episodes. Tactical Leadership is brought to you by Knight Protection Services. A veteran-owned and operated company, with extensive experience in risk assessment and crime prevention. Find out more by visiting https://knightprotectionllc.com/ ( https://knightprotectionllc.com/) If you want to learn how to build a better business check out my website athttps://beatacticalleader.com/ ( Beatacticalleader.com). You can connect with us onhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/zaknight ( LinkedIn),https://www.instagram.com/beatacticalleader/ ( Instagram), or joinhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/BATLgroup/ ( Our BATL Space) and become part of the community.
“Bet on yourself, and if you're confident that you're doing what you were put on the earth to do, you can't lose. You might not win every single round, but the endgame will work in your favor, period.” - Michelle Taylor Willis In today’s episode, Michelle Taylor Willis breaks down how she transitioned from not knowing anything about running a magazine business to building her own media empire. She now leverages her success to empower other people and other businesses through her platform. Tune in as she shares her story and the lessons she learned along the way. Michelle Taylor Willis is the founder of Gagnant Media. A Florida native, she is married with four sons and resides in Atlanta, Georgia. She is a proud graduate of the University of Florida, and an award-winning entrepreneur, author, speaker, and master strategist. Michelle recently launched her first book, “Raising Significance: A Guide to Well-Rounded, Independent, and Confident Kids.” She has appeared on the nationally syndicated Tamron Hall Show on ABC to discuss the book and on the Fox affiliate in Atlanta, as well as being featured in several publications. Additionally, Michelle is the host of the “According to Michelle '' television show, which is featured weekly via VTV Network through Amazon Fire and Roku platforms. She also broadcasts a radio show called “Over The Top” weekly through REAL 11:00 AM. [00:01 - 06:30] Building Resilience If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over tohttp://knightly.productions/ ( knightly.productions)! Michelle Taylor Willis on being a gymnast and learning how to get up when you fall Battling imposter syndrome in business
[06:31 - 12:08] The Power of Paying it Forward Helping small businesses get visibility through her company Creating her own content, platform, and brand to uplift others Giving back and getting involved in the community
[12:09 - 30:05] There is Value in Being an Opportunist How she became the Michelle Taylor Willis we know now Starting your own enterprise by establishing your own referral sources Pivoting, seizing opportunities, and letting go of fears Michelle’s advice to her old self: Buy more property! Learning from the wise and soaking up knowledge from available resources
[30:06 - 35:03] Conversations Can Change Perspectives Unfolding black history and black wealth Listening to the diverse perspectives of other people
[35:04 - 43:51] Closing Segment The legacy Michelle wants to create - significance is the goal, not success Connect with Michelle (links below) Join us for Tactical Friday! Head over to https://www.myvoicechallenge.com/discovermyvoice (myvoicechallenge.com) to find out how you can discover your voice, claim your independence, and build that thriving business that you've always wanted!
Key Quotes: “There's this resilience factor where, like, you have to constantly be in the mindset that no matter what it is, it's gonna work. No matter how many times you fail, no matter how many times you screw up, you're gonna find a way to make happen. - Michelle Taylor Willis “They really don't have to be bad words… An opportunist is someone that sees an opportunity and takes it. I used it for the benefit of everybody, and not, you know, the detriment of anyone.” - Michelle Taylor Willis “Significance is the goal. It's not success.” - Michelle Taylor Willis Connect with Michelle Follow Michelle on https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelletaylorwillis (LinkedIn), https://www.facebook.com/michelletaylorwillis (Facebook), https://www.instagram.com/michelletaylorwillis/ (Instagram), https://twitter.com/michelletwillis (Twitter), and https://clubhousedb.com/user/michelletwillis (Clubhouse)!. Learn more about her and her work through https://michelletaylorwillis.com/ (michelletaylorwillis.com) and https://www.gagnantmedia.com/ (Gagnant Media). Michelle’s...
“Who are you and who do you want to be? What are the sticking points in your life where you're feeling less fulfilled, or less connected, or you're feeling lost?... Asking yourself those deeper questions…those existential questions that supersede and transcend a lot of what's out there already to get you to the deepest levels of your own truth.” - Sean Harvey In this episode of Tactical Friday, Sean Harvey dives in to share the practical tips to employ as we get to know ourselves better and show up confidently vulnerable through authenticity. He mentions some activities to consider in order to clear our minds and the ways to think deeply. Sean Harvey is the Chief Compassion Officer of Warrior Compassion Men’s Studio and author of his upcoming book: Warrior Compassion: Unlocking the Healing Power in Men. His work in personal, organizational, and societal transformation is inspired by 20+years of Purpose, Talent, and Organization Development consulting combined with having served on the faculties of Cornell, NYU, and Baruch College CUNY teaching courses in Leadership, Management, and Organizational Behavior & Change. Sean is a former Wall Street consultant turned ordained interfaith minister working with police and law enforcement who brings a compassion-centered and soul-inspired approach into personal growth and organizational systems design. [00:01 - 00:41] Opening Segment If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over tohttp://knightly.productions/ ( knightly.productions)! For the first part of my interview with Sean, tune in to last Monday’s episode
[00:42 - 08:21] Action Steps in Developing that Intimacy with Yourself Finding what works for you through meditating, hiking, jogging, etc.to create the space Discover creative facilitation and allow yourself to find ways to play Acknowledging how you go off character from time to time Asking yourself existential questions to find deeper truth
[10:57 - 12:05] Closing Segment Connect with Sean (links below) Closing words Head over to https://www.myvoicechallenge.com/discovermyvoice (myvoicechallenge.com) to find out how you can discover your voice, claim your independence, and build that thriving business that you've always wanted!
Key Quote: “If you're feeling activated, charged, take a moment so you are moving from knee-jerk reaction to thoughtful response” - Sean Harvey Connect with Sean Check out his http://www.warriorcompassion.com (website) to see its mission of liberating men to courageously walk from a place of deeper consciousness, compassion, and connection in the world, while expanding creativity, authenticity, intimacy, and sense of community in the ways they lead and carry out their missions. Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue on putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to expand their leadership capacity or clickhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tactical-leadership/id1498567657 ( here) to listen to our previous episodes. Tactical Leadership is brought to you by Knight Protection Services. A veteran-owned and operated company, with extensive experience in risk assessment and crime prevention. Find out more by visiting https://knightprotectionllc.com/ ( https://knightprotectionllc.com/) If you want to learn how to build a better business check out my website athttps://beatacticalleader.com/ ( Beatacticalleader.com). You can connect with us onhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/zaknight ( LinkedIn),https://www.instagram.com/beatacticalleader/ ( Instagram), or joinhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/BATLgroup/ ( Our BATL Space) and become part of the community.
“We get frustrated and one moment and then all of a sudden you start right or left swiping on these stupid apps and it becomes a thing or it just becomes such a simple replacement culture.” - Zack Knight In today’s solo episode, I reflect on the conversation I had with Sean Harvey on carrying compassion in today’s world flooded by instant gratification and harmful convenience. It takes working through our limiting beliefs and taking on grace for ourselves in order to shed light on others. [00:01 - 01:02] Opening Segment If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over tohttp://knightly.productions/ ( knightly.productions)! If you haven’t listened to last Monday’s episode, check it out! Head over to https://www.myvoicechallenge.com/discovermyvoice (myvoicechallenge.com) to register for a free podcasting workshop!
[01:03 - 08:45] My Takeaways The perspective change on love, sex, and intimacy Working through self-sabotage and instant gratification The dangers of the simple replacement culture Cultivating compassion through constant practice
[08:46 - 09:55] Closing Segment Closing words and reminders Tune in this Friday for part 2 of my discussion with Sean where he’ll discuss amazing tactics for you to apply Head over to https://www.myvoicechallenge.com/discovermyvoice (myvoicechallenge.com) to find out how you can discover your voice, claim your independence, and build that thriving business that you've always wanted!
Key Quote: “There's so many different new definitions that we have to work through.” - Zack Knight Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue on putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to expand their leadership capacity or clickhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tactical-leadership/id1498567657 ( here) to listen to our previous episodes. Tactical Leadership is brought to you by Knight Protection Services. A veteran-owned and operated company, with extensive experience in risk assessment and crime prevention. Find out more by visiting https://knightprotectionllc.com/ ( https://knightprotectionllc.com/) If you want to learn how to build a better business check out my website athttps://beatacticalleader.com/ ( Beatacticalleader.com). You can connect with us onhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/zaknight ( LinkedIn),https://www.instagram.com/beatacticalleader/ ( Instagram), or joinhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/BATLgroup/ ( Our BATL Space) and become part of the community.
“To look at ourselves with full honesty, we have to embrace our essence and our shadow, our gifts, and our wounds…There can be a lot of shame and a lot of fear and a lot of anger… Hold that with grace.” - Sean Harvey In today’s episode, Sean Harvey discusses the true meaning of intimacy and compassion. He highlights the importance of acknowledging humanity behind all the labels and identities being forced on us in society. Listen as he shares insightful thoughts of how men can better show up by understanding themselves better and walking on the path to healing. Sean Harvey is the Chief Compassion Officer of Warrior Compassion Men’s Studio and author of his upcoming book: Warrior Compassion: Unlocking the Healing Power in Men. His work in personal, organizational, and societal transformation is inspired by 20+years of Purpose, Talent, and Organization Development consulting combined with having served on the faculties of Cornell, NYU, and Baruch College CUNY teaching courses in Leadership, Management, and Organizational Behavior & Change. Sean is a former Wall Street consultant turned ordained interfaith minister working with police and law enforcement who brings a compassion-centered and soul-inspired approach into personal growth and organizational systems design. [00:01 - 05:08] What it Takes to Cultivate Compassion If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over tohttp://knightly.productions/ ( knightly.productions)! Sean Harvey on being a bunny dad and cultivating compassion Defining a warrior’s compassion and how men claim this identity
[05:09 - 14:06] Do Not Over Intellectualize Emotion How easy it is to get caught up with the titles of our profession Getting out of the labels and acknowledging our burdens How the definitions of masculinity and femininity are not absolute The four questions for alignment and authenticity
[14:07 - 28:57] Life is a Continuous Pursuit of Clarity Defining intimacy and how we seek a deeper connection The dangers of instant gratification and dehumanizing ourselves Embracing our gifts and wounds and holding them with grace Recognizing our essence and how connected we are in this world
[28:58 - 36:01] Closing Segment The legacy Sean wants to create - helping men heal Connect with Sean (links below) Join us for Tactical Friday! Head over to https://www.myvoicechallenge.com/discovermyvoice (myvoicechallenge.com) to find out how you can discover your voice, claim your independence, and build that thriving business that you've always wanted!
Key Quotes: “When we talk about intimacy… [it is] we have the courage to look through all the wounds and all the hurt and all the pain… We can let all that go and we can look within ourselves courageously and honestly.” - Sean Harvey “It's that energy of warrior compassion, that fierce compassion that allows us to go within ourselves to start to liberate ourselves into our truths.” - Sean Harvey Connect with Sean Check out his http://www.warriorcompassion.com (website) to see its mission of liberating men to courageously walk from a place of deeper consciousness, compassion, and connection in the world, while expanding creativity, authenticity, intimacy, and sense of community in the ways they lead and carry out their missions. Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue on putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to expand their leadership capacity or clickhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tactical-leadership/id1498567657 ( here) to listen to our previous episodes. Tactical Leadership is brought to you by Knight Protection Services. A veteran-owned and operated company, with extensive experience in risk assessment and crime prevention. Find out more by visiting...
“You always got to underpromise and overdeliver.” - Ashley Ann Jones In this episode of Tactical Friday, Ashley Ann Jones is back to get on the nitty-gritty on creating a lead magnet that is effective and not sales-y. Many times, when we think of the word “free”, it is associated with a minimal value. However, Ashley argues otherwise and emphasized the importance of being generous in providing free content of great value. Ashley Ann, also known as King Ashley Ann is a talented biz builder, public speaker, and social media strategist. Ashley has helped over 11,000 individuals monetize their social media and over 700 people create 6-figure incomes. She has currently helped 151 people create 7-figure incomes and 9 of her clients are consistently doing million-dollar months. She has also helped over 1000 businesses generate $25K- $45K per month using Live Stream. [00:01 - 00:42] Opening Segment If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over tohttp://knightly.productions/ ( knightly.productions)! For the first part of my interview with Ashley, tune in to last Monday’s episode
[00:43 - 08:07] Incredible Methods to Employ in Creating a Sales Funnel A rundown of Instacoin - perfect for beginners to individuals earning under $25k in profit Tier 1 funnel - why opt for text messaging instead of only email Utilizing https://www.deadlinefunnel.com/?via=gY2Y8Q (Deadline Funnel) upon arrival to the confirmation page
[08:08 - 12:49] Letting Customers Get Their Money’s Worth The key to not sounding sales-y in the process Why you should be generous in sharing free content Generating lead magnets by offering immense value
[12:50 - 16:22] Closing Segment Connect with Ashley (links below) Closing words Head over to https://www.myvoicechallenge.com/discovermyvoice (myvoicechallenge.com) to find out how you can discover your voice, claim your independence, and build that thriving business that you've always wanted!
Key Quote: “Just because you're giving somebody something for free does not mean that you can half-step it. It actually needs to be amazing. People need to be like, ‘I cannot believe I got this for free.’ They should almost feel like they have robbed you. They have they should feel like they have wronged you.” - Ashley Ann Jones Connect with Ashley Check out her https://kingashleyann.biz/ (website) to see how she can help you in building your business and brands. Follow her on https://www.instagram.com/kingashleyann/ (Instagram) and https://www.facebook.com/KingAshleyAnn (Facebook) and text her at 501-285-8966 for a free marketing plan! Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue on putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to expand their leadership capacity or clickhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tactical-leadership/id1498567657 ( here) to listen to our previous episodes. Tactical Leadership is brought to you by Knight Protection Services. A veteran-owned and operated company, with extensive experience in risk assessment and crime prevention. Find out more by visiting https://knightprotectionllc.com/ ( https://knightprotectionllc.com/) If you want to learn how to build a better business check out my website athttps://beatacticalleader.com/ ( Beatacticalleader.com). You can connect with us onhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/zaknight ( LinkedIn),https://www.instagram.com/beatacticalleader/ ( Instagram), or joinhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/BATLgroup/ ( Our BATL Space) and become part of the community.
“Recognizing what is your space, what is not your space, you know, leaning into that authentically and loving what you do [is] so powerful.” - Zack Knight In today’s solo episode, I look back to the conversation this past Monday with Ashley Ann Jones on reflecting authenticity throughout your engagement, social media image, and your presence, over all. This goes to show that what you have to put out need not to be perfect and the beauty truly comes in the imperfections. This way, we can confidently deliver even unpolished content - which is a kind of fun you may have been missing. [00:01 - 01:15] Opening Segment If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over tohttp://knightly.productions/ ( knightly.productions)! If you haven’t listened to last Monday’s episode, check it out!
[01:16 - 08:07] My Takeaways On the way to living and loving the life you want to live Showing authenticity and building your public image through social media Posting unpolished content is a lot of fun you may be missing out Learning your space and embracing who you are
[08:08 - 09:26] Closing Segment Closing words and reminders Tune in this Friday for part 2 of my discussion with Ashley where she’ll discuss amazing tactics for you to apply Head over to https://www.myvoicechallenge.com/discovermyvoice (myvoicechallenge.com) to find out how you can discover your voice, claim your independence, and build that thriving business that you've always wanted!
Key Quote: “ We all want to do those things that are fun. We want to enjoy our lives, we're gonna enjoy the stuff we're doing as entrepreneurs as business owners.” - Zack Knight Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue on putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to expand their leadership capacity or clickhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tactical-leadership/id1498567657 ( here) to listen to our previous episodes. Tactical Leadership is brought to you by Knight Protection Services. A veteran-owned and operated company, with extensive experience in risk assessment and crime prevention. Find out more by visiting https://knightprotectionllc.com/ ( https://knightprotectionllc.com/) If you want to learn how to build a better business check out my website athttps://beatacticalleader.com/ ( Beatacticalleader.com). You can connect with us onhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/zaknight ( LinkedIn),https://www.instagram.com/beatacticalleader/ ( Instagram), or joinhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/BATLgroup/ ( Our BATL Space) and become part of the community.
“We're trying to operate in excellence and not perfection. If you are operating in perfection, you're never gonna put anything out…you're never going to take the next step.” - Ashley Ann Jones In today’s episode, Ashley Ann Jones shares her story of growing up in the country to becoming a digital influencer / strategist and traveling everywhere around the world. She takes on country lessons and carries them towards cultivating one’s mindset geared towards success. Ashley Ann, also known as King Ashley Ann is a talented biz builder, public speaker, and social media strategist. Ashley has helped over 11,000 individuals monetize their social media and over 700 people create 6 figure incomes. She has currently helped 151 people create 7 figure incomes and 9 of her clients are consistently doing million-dollar months. She has also helped over 1000 businesses generate $25K- $45K per month using Live Stream. [00:01 - 05:45] Opening Segment If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over tohttp://knightly.productions/ ( knightly.productions)! Ashley Ann Jones on the path of a digital influencer and helping people create virtual businesses Starting a consulting agency and niching down to the digital side
[05:46 - 13:31] Never Underestimate the Power of the Mind The four major aspects - marketing, monetization, mindset, and manifestation Shifting one’s mindset for awareness - working with the conscious and subconscious The science of how changing your thoughts changes your energy
[13:33 - 23:49] Operating in Excellence Instead of Perfection Setting intentionality and establishing routines for gratitude Identifying the three characteristics that attract success Overcoming perfection analysis through recognizing the next step
[23:50 - 35:16] Better Positioning for Smoother Execution Ashley shares the lightbulb moment in her email marketing experience Positioning yourself to be resource instead of simple content How paid traffic is not the be-all end-all
[35:17 - 40:44] Closing Segment The legacy Ashley wants to create - helping people achieve financial stability as a gateway to fulfillment Connect with Ashley (links below) Join us for Tactical Friday! Head over to https://www.myvoicechallenge.com/discovermyvoice (myvoicechallenge.com) to find out how you can discover your voice, claim your independence, and build that thriving business that you've always wanted!
Key Quotes: “If you can get that mind together, literally… You can speak whatever you want to see.” - Ashley Ann Jones “We're always co creating whatever our existence is.” - Ashley Ann Jones “It's very important to start becoming super aware of how you're feeling and what you're saying, more importantly, what you think, because what you think right ends up becoming words, and it becomes actions. So we got to be able to control that.” - Ashley Ann Jones Connect with Ashley Check out her https://kingashleyann.biz/ (website) to see how she can help you in building your business and brands. Follow her on https://www.instagram.com/kingashleyann/ (Instagram) and https://www.facebook.com/KingAshleyAnn (Facebook) and text her at 501-285-8966 for a free marketing plan! Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue on putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to expand their leadership capacity or clickhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tactical-leadership/id1498567657 ( here) to listen to our previous episodes. Tactical Leadership is brought to you by Knight Protection Services. A veteran-owned and operated company, with extensive experience in risk assessment and crime prevention. Find out more by visiting https://knightprotectionllc.com/ ( https://knightprotectionllc.com/) If you want to...
“It's not about being right. It's about learning at every step. It's about growing at every step.” - Mark S A Smith In this episode of Tactical Friday, Mark S A Smith comes back to get into detail on what it takes to be a nimble leader. He discusses the significance of willingness and shifting the mindset of fear. To be a nimble leader, one must be willing to fail forward and not cower from the chaos, rather run towards it. After a successful career in helping to bring to market billions of dollars of disruptive technology, Mark S A Smith works with heart-centered leaders faced with chaos and upheavals to bring them a new perspective to make wise decisions. As we transition from the Experience Economy, where people bought what was memorable, to the Transformation Economy, where people buy meaningful, authentic, and socially responsible, business models from the past fall apart. The solution is Nimbility, which is the intersection of resilience and innovation. This is exemplified in his two new books, The Nimble C-Suite: How to Align the Diverse Strengths of Your Executive Team to Predictably Deliver Extraordinary Results in a Transformational Economy, and The Nimble Company: A Proactive, Socially Responsible Framework for Driving Sustained Profits and Growth in a Chronically Chaotic World. Co-founder of NimbilityWorks, a consulting firm dedicated to helping leaders embrace Nimbility, he brings his broad leadership perspective, extensive business models, and tightly-honed coaching skills to leaders who desire to lead transformational businesses and teams that make a difference. Learn more at NimbilityWorks.com [00:01 - 00:45] Opening Segment If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over tohttp://knightly.productions/ ( knightly.productions)! For the first part of my interview with Mark, tune in to last Monday’s episode
[00:46 - 06:22] Running to the Chaos to Find the Source Embodying the characteristic of willingness Working on your identity to achieve a better mindset and leading with your heart The dangers of the word “try” - why remove it from your vocabulary
[06:23 - 12:50] Entering the Arena with the Mindset to Win What it takes to stand up for your conviction How fear is an illusion; excitement of the unknown How successful entrepreneurs love the adrenaline
[12:51 - 15:54] Closing Segment Connect with Mark (links below) Closing words Head over to https://www.myvoicechallenge.com/discover-my-voice (myvoicechallenge.com) to discover your voice, claim your independence and build that thriving business that you've always wanted!
Key Quotes: “You must be willing to step into the unknown if you're going to be nimble.” - Mark S A Smith “You cannot, as a leader, flee the scene. You must run toward the chaos if you're going to be success[ful].” - Mark S A Smith “All fear is a prediction of an undesired outcome. It's all an illusion.” - Mark S A Smith Connect with Mark Check outhttps://nimbilityworks.com/ ( NimbilityWorks) to learn how to master the art of seizing upheavals so your company successfully grows through the chaos and be upheaval-literate for the rest of your career. Connect with him on Twitter: #MarkSASmith and on LinkedIn: MarksOnLinkedIn.com. Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue on putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to expand their leadership capacity or clickhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tactical-leadership/id1498567657 ( here) to listen to our previous episodes. Tactical Leadership is brought to you by Knight Protection Services. A veteran-owned and operated company, with extensive experience in risk assessment and crime prevention. Find out more by visiting https://knightprotectionllc.com/...
“As a small business owner and entrepreneur, having a group of people that help cover your blind spots is so key.” - Zack Knight In today’s solo episode, I reflect on the conversation the past Monday with Mark S A Smith on practicing nimbility and moving away from the typical hierarchical systems. It goes to show that having people within the organization, not only those in high positions, must be empowered to pinpoint blind spots. [00:01 - 01:01] Opening Segment If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over tohttp://knightly.productions/ ( knightly.productions)! If you haven’t listened to last Monday’s episode, check it out!
[01:02 - 05:12] My Takeaways The new terminology attached to being a leader Creating a blind spotting culture with nimbility Steering clear from the hierarchical structure
[05:13 - 06:57] Closing Segment Closing words and reminders Tune in this Friday for part 2 of my discussion with Mark where he’ll discuss amazing tactics for you to apply Head over to https://www.myvoicechallenge.com/discovermyvoice (myvoicechallenge.com)!
Key Quote: “You have to really focus on not becoming a hierarchical click within an organization.” - Zack Knight Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue on putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to expand their leadership capacity or clickhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tactical-leadership/id1498567657 ( here) to listen to our previous episodes. Tactical Leadership is brought to you by Knight Protection Services. A veteran-owned and operated company, with extensive experience in risk assessment and crime prevention. Find out more by visiting https://knightprotectionllc.com/ ( https://knightprotectionllc.com/) If you want to learn how to build a better business check out my website athttps://beatacticalleader.com/ ( Beatacticalleader.com). You can connect with us onhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/zaknight ( LinkedIn),https://www.instagram.com/beatacticalleader/ ( Instagram), or joinhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/BATLgroup/ ( Our BATL Space) and become part of the community.
“Leaders go where nobody has been before. A true nimble leader invents a future that does not exist using methods that have not yet been invented, where best practices have not yet been established.” - Mark S A Smith In today’s episode, Mark S A Smith discusses what it is to be a nimble leader - applying resilience and innovation in a chaotic world. The shifting economy calls for a renewed perspective in leadership and Mark points out the need for resilience and targeting blind spots without power play. After a successful career in helping to bring to market billions of dollars of disruptive technology, Mark S A Smith works with heart-centered leaders faced with chaos and upheavals to bring them new perspective to make wise decisions. As we transition from the Experience Economy, where people bought what was memorable, to the Transformation Economy, where people buy meaningful, authentic, and socially responsible, business models from the past fall apart. The solution is Nimbility, which is the intersection of resilience and innovation. This is exemplified in his two new books, The Nimble C-Suite: How to Align the Diverse Strengths of Your Executive Team to Predictably Deliver Extraordinary Results in a Transformational Economy, and The Nimble Company: A Proactive, Socially Responsible Framework for Driving Sustained Profits and Growth in a Chronically Chaotic World. Co-founder of NimbilityWorks, a consulting firm dedicated to helping leaders embrace Nimbility, he brings his broad leadership perspective, extensive business models, and tightly-honed coaching skills to leaders who desire to lead transformational businesses and teams that make a difference. Learn more at NimbilityWorks.com [00:01 - 07:54] Opening Segment If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over tohttp://knightly.productions/ ( knightly.productions)! Mark S A Smith on being a nomad and living in a tiny house in a truck Turning the nomad desire into a business then being paid to work in 54 countries Eliminating fear to let inspiration take on and mitigate risks
[07:55 - 15:36] How Leaders Break Through and Defy the Odds Deep psychic wounds in the aftermath of COVID-19 Defining a nimble leader defying the odds with courage and valor Moving into the transformational economy and being focused on the creation
[15:37 - 26:08] What it Takes to be a Nimble Leader The seven critical skills to being a successful sustainable leader The blindspots in culture and the three elements that encourage disruption How infallible C-suites are a myth and how the lessons of history repeat themselves
[26:09 - 35:30] The Value of Blindspotting and Resilience Allowing blind spotting in the company without the power play Learning how to operate in a state of uncertainty The virtue of resilience in a brittle system
[35:31 - 38:54] Closing Segment The legacy Mark wants to create - offering a systematic approach required for people to change the world Connect with Mark (links below) Join us for Tactical Friday! Head over to https://www.myvoicechallenge.com/discovermyvoice (myvoicechallenge.com) to register for a free podcasting workshop!
Key Quotes: “Leading out of fear is merely defensive. And you cannot make advances when you're afraid. You have to be without fear so that you can create. Creation only comes, inspiration only comes in the absence of fear.” - Mark S A Smith “When you sell by making the customer the hero, life changes radically. And you can become extremely nimble, because you're no longer fixed on the product. Instead, you're fixed on the customer.” - Mark S A Smith “The most dangerous thing that a leader can do is foresee the future through the lens of the past.” - Mark S A Smith Connect with Mark Check out https://nimbilityworks.com/ (NimbilityWorks) to learn how to master the art of seizing upheavals so your company successfully grows...
“Be okay at finding the areas that you're just not good at, especially the ones that embarrass you. Make peace with that. Nobody's perfect.” - Jeffrey Deckman In this episode of Tactical Friday, Jeffrey Deckman returns to break down the steps to becoming a conscious leader in the 21st century. By targeting the fatal flaw of organizations, which is focusing on the structure of leadership instead of the organizational design, we become more aware of the ways to engage employees effectively. In 2005, Jeffrey Deckman foresaw emergent cultural changes were going to force fundamental and drastic changes to traditional leadership models. That vision manifested in 2020. That vision drove him to prepare for this shift by identifying and defining new leadership mindsets, models, and methods that were in line with a higher level of leadership consciousness he knew as going to be demanded by the new generation of workers. This is where we are now: at the nexus of business and consciousness. Those who recognize and embrace this reality and who educate themselves in the ways of Conscious Leadership will maximize their impact in the new world that is unfolding in front of our very eyes. Welcome to the new age of leadership. Welcome to the world of Conscious Leadership in Action. [00:01 - 00:42] Opening Segment If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over tohttp://knightly.productions/ ( knightly.productions)! For the first part of my interview with Jeffrey, tune in to last Monday’s episode
[00:43 - 06:27] The Action Steps in Being a Conscious Leader Getting clear with who you are and step in the journey Making peace with what you are not good at Engaging with compassion and empathy to honor human connection
[06:28 - 10:02] Thriving through Tribal Dynamics and Facilitation The new mindset to implement Stepping away from command and control Allowing engagement early on shifts the energy paradigm
[10:03 - 14:17] Closing Segment Connect with Jeffrey (links below) Closing words
Key Quotes: “Be kind, be compassionate, and be honest with who you are, and take inventory of it.” - Jeffrey Deckman “Who are you not to be that? What are you saying no to?” - Jeffrey Deckman “If you don't root for people, you shouldn't be in a position where you can hurt them.” - Jeffrey Deckman Reference https://www.amazon.com/Developing-Conscious-Leadership-Mindset-Century/dp/1733726608 (Developing the Conscious Leadership Mindset for the 21st Century by Jeffrey S. Deckman) Connect with Jeffrey Check out his https://jeffreydeckman.com/ (website) for a free download of The 8 Actionable Steps to Becoming a More Conscious Leader and how this provides an outline of a powerful 8 step leadership model that will immediately get you started in the right direction. Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue on putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to expand their leadership capacity or clickhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tactical-leadership/id1498567657 ( here) to listen to our previous episodes. Tactical Leadership is brought to you by Knight Protection Services. A veteran-owned and operated company, with extensive experience in risk assessment and crime prevention. Find out more by visiting https://knightprotectionllc.com/ ( https://knightprotectionllc.com/) If you want to learn how to build a better business check out my website athttps://beatacticalleader.com/ ( Beatacticalleader.com). You can connect with us onhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/zaknight ( LinkedIn),https://www.instagram.com/beatacticalleader/ ( Instagram), or joinhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/BATLgroup/ ( Our BATL Space) and become part of the community.
“It [leadership] is all focused on ‘Here's the science,’ but we forget the art form of leading people.” - Zack Knight In today’s solo episode, I recap the conversation I had with Jeffrey Deckman and the hard truths he brought to the table about the fatal flaws in leadership. Oftentimes, being a leader is seen as a science to maintain authority which could work, but in the 21st century, the need to transform the three M’s - mindset, model, and method - becomes more and more necessary to stay effective and conscious. [00:01 - 01:00] Opening Segment If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over tohttp://knightly.productions/ ( knightly.productions)! If you haven’t listened to last Monday’s episode, check it out!
[01:01 - 06:54] My Takeaways How much we can learn from experienced leaders Breaking down the M3 - mindset, model, and method What the military realm lacks in conscious leadership
[06:55 - 07:45] Closing Segment Closing words and reminders Tune in this Friday for part 2 of my discussion with Jeffrey where he’ll discuss amazing tactics for you to apply Head over to https://www.myvoicechallenge.com/discovermyvoice (myvoicechallenge.com) to find out how you can discover your voice, claim your independence, and build that thriving business that you've always wanted.
Key Quote: “There are so many confusions and complications attached to the incompetence of military leadership that is blowing my mind because there's no change. There's no transformation, there's no new 21st century ideology attached to managing accountability.” - Zack Knight Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue on putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to expand their leadership capacity or clickhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tactical-leadership/id1498567657 ( here) to listen to our previous episodes. Tactical Leadership is brought to you by Knight Protection Services. A veteran-owned and operated company, with extensive experience in risk assessment and crime prevention. Find out more by visiting https://knightprotectionllc.com/ ( https://knightprotectionllc.com/) If you want to learn how to build a better business check out my website athttps://beatacticalleader.com/ ( Beatacticalleader.com). You can connect with us onhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/zaknight ( LinkedIn),https://www.instagram.com/beatacticalleader/ ( Instagram), or joinhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/BATLgroup/ ( Our BATL Space) and become part of the community.
“The most valuable lesson I've ever learned as a business leader is human capital is more valuable than financial capital.” - Jeffrey Deckman In today’s episode, Jeffrey Deckman discusses what it takes to be a conscious leader. In today’s world where the desire to achieve fulfillment is sought after, it becomes vital to honor humanity by establishing authenticity, integrity, and respect in the workforce. In 2005, Jeffrey Deckman foresaw emergent cultural changes were going to force fundamental and drastic changes to traditional leadership models. That vision manifested in 2020. That vision drove him to prepare for this shift by identifying and defining new leadership mindsets, models, and methods that were in line with a higher level of leadership consciousness he knew as going to be demanded by the new generation of workers. This is where we are now: at the nexus of business and consciousness. Those who recognize and embrace this reality and who educate themselves in the ways of Conscious Leadership will maximize their impact in the new world that is unfolding in front of our very eyes. Welcome to the new age of leadership. Welcome to the world of Conscious Leadership in Action. [00:01 - 06:46] Opening Segment If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over tohttp://knightly.productions/ ( knightly.productions)! Jeffrey Deckman on experiencing four speech impediments and ear wiggling From the back of the pack to being the influential leader
[06:47 - 13:19] In the Conscious Workforce, Human Capital is King When the consciousness of the world gets caught up in an emerging leadership style Jeffrey shares his bankruptcy story and getting through the challenging phase Risking it all and starting a company valuing human capital
[13:20 - 23:46] From Authoritarian Operating to Conscious Leadership The three forces existing under the organizational charts Operating under AIR - authenticity, integrity, and respect - and setting the rules How employee engagement happens - control to collaboration
[23:47 - 33:13] Understanding Our Human Nature to Accomplish Transformation Beware of extremities; find the middle ground instead What we can learn from indigenous cultures Grace with ourselves through the transformation to improved consciousness
[33:14 - 42:51] Closing Segment The legacy Jeffrey wants to create - people having peace, respect, and honor for themselves Connect with Jeffrey (links below) Join us for Tactical Friday! Head over to https://www.myvoicechallenge.com/discovermyvoice (myvoicechallenge.com) to find out how you can discover your voice, claim your independence, and build that thriving business that you've always wanted.
Key Quotes: “Being an entrepreneur, running a business is one of the strongest spiritual experiences you can ever have.” - Jeffrey Deckman “I had to decide, what did I value more - my ego at the moment, or what it was that I was looking to build and the responsibilities I had as a leader?” - Jeffrey Deckman “An authoritarian leader doesn't realize how vulnerable they are to the tribe, that ego-based leader. And what happens is, once that tribe turns against you, because you have been inauthentic to them, you've set part of the rules that being inauthentic is okay. So now they're inauthentic with you, and you don't know it, and it's a nightmare.” - Jeffrey Deckman Connect with Jeffrey Check out his https://jeffreydeckman.com/ (website) for a free download of The 8 Actionable Steps to Becoming a More Conscious Leader and how this provides an outline of a powerful 8 step leadership model that will immediately get you started in the right direction. Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue on putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to expand...
“We need to understand the legacy that we're going to leave so that we can start to build our life in alignment so that we can ensure that we don't have suffering in our lives by not fulfilling the legacy we plan to leave.” - Brian Bogert In this episode of Tactical Friday, Brian Bogert breaks down the way to demonstrate the best version of yourself from the place of vulnerability and authenticity. He highlights the need to begin with the end in mind–acting in alignment so that we do not have to suffer living an unfulfilled life. There is a sleeping giant in every human. Brian’s purpose in life is to awaken those giants within and turn them into legends by helping them grab what they believe is just out of their grasp. Brian is a heart surgeon without a blade. He does not start outside with what you need to DO, he starts inside with who you ARE. In a world that is disconnected, Brian is revolutionizing how individuals, leaders, and entrepreneurs deeply connect with their authentic selves to achieve the best version of themselves. As a human behavior and performance coach, speaker, and business strategist, Brian disrupts the normative approach on how to create sustainable growth and lasting change personally and professionally. His philosophies on “how to embrace pain to avoid suffering,” “people before profits,” and “who before what” has helped individuals and companies discover and activate their limitless potential. Brian and his team lead with intentionality as they are driven by their vision to impact a billion lives by 2045. [00:01 - 00:40] Opening Segment If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over tohttp://knightly.productions/ ( knightly.productions)! For the first part of my interview with Brian, tune in to last Monday’s episode
[00:41 - 05:35] Building Your Life in Alignment to Live in No Limits Discovering who you are and breaking out of the box Focusing on the who before what Breaking through the limits and recognizing patterns
[05:34 - 11:27] The Relevance and Credibility of Knowing You Are Not Alone Getting people connected by mustering the courage to express the truth A protected environment to feel safe for transformation Identifying your purpose and legacy - begin with the end in mind
[11:28 - 15:04] Closing Segment Connect with Brian (links below) Closing words
Key Quotes: “It was only after I shed the layers of who the world told me to be, got back to my most authentic self aligned with who I was, built my life in intentional alignment, then all of a sudden, all the ‘what's’ in my world started to become a manifestation of who I was, versus the ‘what’s’ actually causing me to lose who I was” - Brian Bogert “Individuals are mostly limited by the limits they place upon themselves, and the ones that the worlds have placed on them that they've actually absorbed as their own limitations.” - Brian Bogert “Even if the stories are not identical, they're relatable. There's relevance and credibility and knowing that you are not alone and the only one that's dealing with these things.” - Brian Bogert Resources http://nolimitsprelude.com/ (http://nolimitsprelude.com/) Connect with Brian Check out his https://brianbogert.com/ (website) to see how he helps growth-minded individuals achieve the best version of themselves: their most authentic selves. Join his https://www.facebook.com/groups/bogertbrian (Facebook group) and watch his videos on https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmhaMgY8q-tMMCj0rpGg7iw (Youtube)! You can follow him on https://www.instagram.com/bogertbrian/ (Instagram), https://www.facebook.com/bogertbrian (Facebook), https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianbogert/ (Linkedin), and https://twitter.com/BogertBrian (Twitter). Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue on putting...
“It [pain] is gonna hurt, but we're gonna embrace it, because it's the piece of life that helps us grow. It forces us to grow, right? [It] pushes you out of that comfort zone, pushes you away from where we're happy to operate. And overall, it just makes us better people.” - Zack Knight In today’s solo episode, let’s reflect on the insightful conversation with Brian Bogert about releasing limitations and why avoiding pain will only make the hurt worse. Facing challenges in life forces us to have a different perspective and understanding the nature of suffering can help us realize the need to grow–which happens outside of our comfort zones. [00:01 - 00:55] Opening Segment If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over tohttp://knightly.productions/ ( knightly.productions)! If you haven’t listened to last Monday’s episode, check it out!
[00:56 - 07:04] My Takeaways How traumatic experiences trigger a mindset shift The perspective of success when hitting bumps on the road Focusing on self-mastery as a leader for branding Embracing short-term pain to avoid long-term suffering
[07:05 - 08:37] Closing Segment Closing words and reminders Tune in this Friday for part 2 of my discussion with Brian where he’ll discuss amazing tactics for you to apply
Key Quote: “Growth really, truly happens…outside of that comfort zone… It [pain] is one of those that we start avoiding so much for so long that all of a sudden, we don't know how to actually get past any of it.” - Zack Knight Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue on putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to expand their leadership capacity or clickhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tactical-leadership/id1498567657 ( here) to listen to our previous episodes. Tactical Leadership is brought to you by Knight Protection Services. A veteran-owned and operated company, with extensive experience in risk assessment and crime prevention. Find out more by visiting https://knightprotectionllc.com/ ( https://knightprotectionllc.com/) If you want to learn how to build a better business check out my website athttps://beatacticalleader.com/ ( Beatacticalleader.com). You can connect with us onhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/zaknight ( LinkedIn),https://www.instagram.com/beatacticalleader/ ( Instagram), or joinhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/BATLgroup/ ( Our BATL Space) and become part of the community.
“I believe that we all must choose our pain, or our suffering will choose us. I'd rather have influence and control over which one I live in.” - Brian Bogert In today’s episode, Brian Bogert shares his unique story that became a turning point in his life. Looking back at the struggles, he highlights the importance of asking for help and internalizing our narratives. He discusses his awakening moment throughout his life facing suffering and learning to embrace pain to gain control. There is a sleeping giant in every human. Brian’s purpose in life is to awaken those giants within and turn them into legends by helping them grab what they believe is just out of their grasp. Brian is a heart surgeon without a blade. He does not start outside with what you need to DO, he starts inside with who you ARE. In a world that is disconnected, Brian is revolutionizing how individuals, leaders, and entrepreneurs deeply connect with their authentic selves to achieve the best version of themselves. As a human behavior and performance coach, speaker, and business strategist, Brian disrupts the normative approach on how to create sustainable growth and lasting change personally and professionally. His philosophies on “how to embrace pain to avoid suffering,” “people before profits,” and “who before what” has helped individuals and companies discover and activate their limitless potential. Brian and his team lead with intentionality as they are driven by their vision to impact a billion lives by 2045. [00:01 - 06:22] Opening Segment If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over tohttp://knightly.productions/ ( knightly.productions)! Brian Bogert on living across the globe and experiencing different cultures The first instance of mindset shift - the awakening moment
[06:23 - 15:26] Refusing to be Victims of Circumstance Brian’s unique story - literal life and limb scenario Refusing to be defined by circumstance and limitations The dangerous path of convincing yourself that you’re alone How to make connections happen - getting past ego
[15:27 - 35:46] The Value of Asking for Help - Breaking the Cycle Acknowledging your blind spots and breaking the cycle Embracing pain to avoid suffering When you hear what you needed, not what you wanted Being the right leader at the right place and the right time
[35:47 - 41:42] Closing Segment The legacy Brian wants to create - help people understand who they are before the world tells them who to be Connect with Brian (links below) Join us for Tactical Friday!
Key Quotes: “Our narratives can fail us very frequently, and many times they can lie to us. And so what I started to recognize was I had to lean back into human connection using vulnerability and authenticity, which I believe are the glue that binds human connection.” - Brian Bogert “We all have unique stories. What's important is that we pause and become aware of the lessons we can extract from those stories, and then become intentional with how do we apply them in our lives.” - Brian Bogert “We demonstrate who we are to the world and legacy we're gonna lead through the actions that we take.” - Brian Bogert Connect with Brian Check out his https://brianbogert.com/ (website) to see how he helps growth-minded individuals achieve the best version of themselves: their most authentic selves. Join his https://www.facebook.com/groups/bogertbrian (Facebook group) and watch his videos on https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmhaMgY8q-tMMCj0rpGg7iw (Youtube)! You can follow him on https://www.instagram.com/bogertbrian/ (Instagram), https://www.facebook.com/bogertbrian (Facebook), https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianbogert/ (Linkedin), and https://twitter.com/BogertBrian (Twitter). Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue on putting out great content just for you!...
“Rewards, cashback, that's a game, right? These credit card companies, they use that as a marketing tactic to give them business… Use that to your advantage, we get a lot of free money, but don't just turn around and give them that money back because you're paying a bunch of interest on that debt.” - Daniel Blue In this episode of Tactical Friday, Daniel Blue goes back for more tactics to apply in creating your financial plan, particularly towards establishing a solid retirement blueprint. He advises the proper way to use credit cards to our advantage and how to make the most out of the existing retirement accounts. Daniel is a regular contributor to Forbes.com and the owner of Quest Education, a company that helps entrepreneurs obtain capital for their companies, pay off high-interest debt, and use self-directed retirement accounts to invest in alternative assets. With over 10 years of educating small business owners, Daniel has a knack for helping individuals get creative with their finances that lead to life-changing results. Under Daniel's leadership, Quest Education has reached the 7-figure mark two years in a row with a thousand customers throughout the United States. His story is unique in the sense he had a daughter when he was 19 years old and overcame an addiction to Oxycontin at 20 years old. Those two life-changing moments helped shape Daniel into becoming the man he is today. [00:01 - 00:39] Opening Segment If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over tohttp://knightly.productions/ ( knightly.productions)! For the first part of my interview with Daniel, tune in to last Monday’s episode
[00:40 - 07:18] Steps to Take in Crafting Your Retirement Plan Blueprint for a sustainable retirement plan by focusing on the controllable Looking into your existing retirement accounts The caveat of taking in credit card debt
[07:19 - 10:52] Beware of High Taxes and Penalties Playing around with your investments tax-free - going for solo 401k Mitigating risk through fixed rate of return Beware of high percentage taxes and early withdrawal penalties
[10:53 - 13:27] Closing Segment Connect with Daniel (links below) Closing words
Key Quote: “Investments in the real estate space or the business lending space… A lot of the customers like these kinds of investments because, you know, they're fixed investments, they don't go up, they don't go down. There's just a fixed rate of return… [the] stock market is going up and down.” - Daniel Blue Connect with Daniel Check out his http://www.danielblue.me (website) to find out how he can help you access your retirement account penalty and tax-free. Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue on putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to expand their leadership capacity or clickhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tactical-leadership/id1498567657 ( here) to listen to our previous episodes. Tactical Leadership is brought to you by Knight Protection Services. A veteran-owned and operated company, with extensive experience in risk assessment and crime prevention. Find out more by visiting https://knightprotectionllc.com/ ( https://knightprotectionllc.com/) If you want to learn how to build a better business check out my website athttps://beatacticalleader.com/ ( Beatacticalleader.com). You can connect with us onhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/zaknight ( LinkedIn),https://www.instagram.com/beatacticalleader/ ( Instagram), or joinhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/BATLgroup/ ( Our BATL Space) and become part of the community.
“Education is power, right? That's really the biggest thing. [It] is knowing and being able to make an educated, informed decision that allows you to optimize what you have, and then create leverage.” - Zack Knight In today’s solo episode, let’s dissect the conversation from the previous conversation with Daniel Blue. Without financial freedom, building your legacy becomes more of a challenge. By being educated on how to manage your finances and how to leverage your dollars with financial instruments, the way to financial literacy becomes clearer. [00:01 - 00:56] Opening Segment If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over tohttp://knightly.productions/ ( knightly.productions)! If you haven’t listened to last Monday’s episode, check it out!
[00:57 - 08:13] My Takeaways Highlighting the importance of finances and financial instruments Optimizing financial management to rise from debt Leveraging debt and investments appropriately
[08:14 - 09:14] Closing Segment Closing words and reminders Tune in this Friday for part 2 of my discussion with Daniel where he’ll discuss amazing tactics for you to apply
Key Quote: “Financial legacy is just as important as other legacies you're building.” - Zack Knight Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue on putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to expand their leadership capacity or clickhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tactical-leadership/id1498567657 ( here) to listen to our previous episodes. Tactical Leadership is brought to you by Knight Protection Services. A veteran-owned and operated company, with extensive experience in risk assessment and crime prevention. Find out more by visiting https://knightprotectionllc.com/ ( https://knightprotectionllc.com/) If you want to learn how to build a better business check out my website athttps://beatacticalleader.com/ ( Beatacticalleader.com). You can connect with us onhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/zaknight ( LinkedIn),https://www.instagram.com/beatacticalleader/ ( Instagram), or joinhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/BATLgroup/ ( Our BATL Space) and become part of the community.
“There's a point in time where something has to trigger in your brain to take a different approach… We can get a ton of self-help out there. However, like, you have to really hit a certain point where it registers where you flip the switch.” - Daniel Blue In today’s episode, Daniel Blue talks about his journey from suffering from drug addiction and dealing with a heartbreaking family divorce to being in the world of sales and eventually starting his own business. He emphasizes the virtue of being competitive and the ways to cultivate a mindset of success despite life taking its toll on us at times. Daniel is a regular contributor to Forbes.com and the owner of Quest Education, a company that helps entrepreneurs obtain capital for their companies, pay off high-interest debt, and use self-directed retirement accounts to invest in alternative assets. With over 10 years of educating small business owners, Daniel has a knack for helping individuals get creative with their finances that lead to life-changing results. Under Daniel's leadership, Quest Education has reached the 7-figure mark two years in a row with a thousand customers throughout the United States. His story is unique in the sense he had a daughter when he was 19 years old and overcame an addiction to Oxycontin at 20 years old. Those two life-changing moments helped shape Daniel into becoming the man he is today. [00:01 - 07:23] Opening Segment If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over tohttp://knightly.productions/ ( knightly.productions)! Daniel Blue on having only one kidney and the origin of his entrepreneurship journey Battling addiction and discovering the world of sales at 18
[07:24 - 14:48] The Leap from the W-2 to Entrepreneurship with Competitiveness Harnessing the drive of being competitive The transition from being a high-performing employee to being a business owner Where we go wrong with our finances - a look into credit cards, 401k, and IRA
[14:49 - 29:02] Flipping the Switch to a Success Mindset Utilizing and optimizing information for better financial status From addiction to cultivating a success mindset Figuring out the healthy outlets to get you into the zone
[29:03 - 35:32] Closing Segment The legacy Daniel wants to create - do what you love and make an impact Connect with Daniel (links below) Join us for Tactical Friday!
Key Quotes: “Okay, I'm done pouting for the last 30 minutes. Now I gotta move on. Like, where's the positive spin in this? What's good that's gonna come out of this, right? And there's always something good that's gonna come out of it, right? And that's up to you to find out.” - Daniel Blue “It's really easy to get caught up in our own feelings like you said, but you just got to, you know, make sure that you're not sulking in that too much. And you figure out what makes you tick to get out of that zone.” - Daniel Blue Connect with Daniel Check out his http://www.danielblue.me (website) to find out how he can help you access your retirement account penalty and tax-free. Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue on putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to expand their leadership capacity or clickhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tactical-leadership/id1498567657 ( here) to listen to our previous episodes. Tactical Leadership is brought to you by Knight Protection Services. A veteran-owned and operated company, with extensive experience in risk assessment and crime prevention. Find out more by visiting https://knightprotectionllc.com/ ( https://knightprotectionllc.com/) If you want to learn how to build a better business check out my website athttps://beatacticalleader.com/ ( Beatacticalleader.com). You can connect with us...
“To wake up every day and operate in that belief, in that energy, is essential to consistency and the results that you want to get.” - Nicole Laino In this episode of Tactical Friday, we have Nicole Laino back to discuss the practical tips to apply in harnessing your inner power by being more honest to yourself and reaching for what you truly desire. By pinpointing our frustrations and understanding where our energy comes from, going for consistency to achieve results becomes viable. Nicole Laino is a startup Founder, Business Strategist & Peak Performance Coach. She's also a Rapid Relief Technique, NLP & Human Design Practitioner, the host of the Limitless Entrepreneur Podcast, and a self-proclaimed "Type-A Hippie". She helps ambitious women harness their feminine energy and break free from subconscious patterns of perfectionism and over-analyzing so they can sell and serve at their highest level - without burning out. Unlike other mindset coaches who focus only on the energetics of business, Nicole uses her background in corporate, entrepreneurship, and the start-up world to advise her clients on developing their sustainable multiple 6-figure business strategies while opening up to abundance. [00:01 - 00:39] Opening Segment If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over tohttp://knightly.productions/ ( knightly.productions)! For the first part of my interview with Nicole, tune in to last Monday’s episode
[00:40 - 04:49] Allowing Yourself to Get What You Truly Desire Honing into what we truly want by recognizing the resistance Taking a pause and realizing our lack of honesty for ourselves Why we get frustrated chasing the image of being successful
[04:50 - 13:11] Operating in the Energy for Achieving Results The correct way to delegate and draw the line Understanding our way of processing and putting out our energy The safety in numbers for collaboration and empowerment
[13:12 - 15:09] Closing Segment Connect with Nicole (links below) Closing words
Key Quotes: “You should only be delegating the things that you really don't like to do, and that align with your greater vision.” - Nicole Laino “If dealing with clients lights you up, you do not want to take that away because it will actually hurt your business. It'll hurt the way that you show up, and it'll hurt the results that people get from working with you.” - Nicole Laino Connect with Nicole Check out her https://www.nicolelaino.me/ (website) to see how she helps ambitious women harness their feminine energy and break free from subconscious patterns of perfectionism and over-analyzing to sell and serve at their highest level - without burnout. Follow her on Instagram @nicolelainoofficial Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue on putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to expand their leadership capacity or clickhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tactical-leadership/id1498567657 ( here) to listen to our previous episodes. Tactical Leadership is brought to you by Knight Protection Services. A veteran-owned and operated company, with extensive experience in risk assessment and crime prevention. Find out more by visiting https://knightprotectionllc.com/ ( https://knightprotectionllc.com/) If you want to learn how to build a better business check out my website athttps://beatacticalleader.com/ ( Beatacticalleader.com). You can connect with us onhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/zaknight ( LinkedIn),https://www.instagram.com/beatacticalleader/ ( Instagram), or joinhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/BATLgroup/ ( Our BATL Space) and become part of the community.
“Alignment was really truly key to have in your personal world.” - Zack Knight In today’s solo episode, I recap the conversation I had with Nicole Laino on finding alignment and proper delegation. Although it is good to delegate to have a lighter load, it is also essential to consider what tasks you should do for your business. Understanding your limiting beliefs allows you to recognize what needs to be worked on. By doing this, it becomes feasible to grow exponentially both in professional and personal growth. [00:01 - 01:11] Opening Segment If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over tohttp://knightly.productions/ ( knightly.productions)! If you haven’t listened to last Monday’s episode, check it out! Head over to https://www.myvoicechallenge.com/discovermyvoice (myvoicechallenge.com) to register for a free podcasting workshop!
[1:12 - 06:09] My Takeaways Finding alignment with yourself through branding Determining what and what not to delegate The “should, but” aspect and limiting beliefs to get rid of
[06:10 - 07:39] Closing Segment Closing words and reminders Tune in this Friday for part 2 of my discussion with Nicole where she’ll discuss amazing tactics for you to apply
Key Quote: “Don't delegate certain aspects that just refresh you in business.” - Zack Knight Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue on putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to expand their leadership capacity or clickhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tactical-leadership/id1498567657 ( here) to listen to our previous episodes. Tactical Leadership is brought to you by Knight Protection Services. A veteran-owned and operated company, with extensive experience in risk assessment and crime prevention. Find out more by visiting https://knightprotectionllc.com/ ( https://knightprotectionllc.com/) If you want to learn how to build a better business check out my website athttps://beatacticalleader.com/ ( Beatacticalleader.com). You can connect with us onhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/zaknight ( LinkedIn),https://www.instagram.com/beatacticalleader/ ( Instagram), or joinhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/BATLgroup/ ( Our BATL Space) and become part of the community.
“When we think about alignment, a lot of times we think about like you know, meditating and getting into alignment, but it's very much aligning your effort with your goals and your goals should be aligned with your desires.” - Nicole Laino In today’s episode, Nicole Laino demystifies the way to achieve alignment by rethinking our goals and desires. She targets limiting beliefs and habits we have to be aware of that hinder our success. Listen as she shares how we can take giant leaps as we find our way to our zone of genius through alignment. Nicole Laino is a startup Founder, Business Strategist & Peak Performance Coach. She's also a Rapid Relief Technique, NLP & Human Design Practitioner, the host of the Limitless Entrepreneur Podcast, and a self-proclaimed "Type-A Hippie". She helps ambitious women harness their feminine energy and break free from subconscious patterns of perfectionism and over-analyzing so they can sell and serve at their highest level - without burning out. Unlike other mindset coaches who focus only on the energetics of business, Nicole uses her background in corporate, entrepreneurship, and the start-up world to advise her clients on developing their sustainable multiple 6-figure business strategies while opening up to abundance. [00:01 - 03:22] Opening Segment If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over tohttp://knightly.productions/ ( knightly.productions)! Head over to https://www.myvoicechallenge.com/discovermyvoice (myvoicechallenge.com) to register for a free podcasting workshop! Nicole Laino on being a self-proclaimed type-A hippie
[03:23 - 10:04] Identifying the Roadblocks to Take Giant Leaps Leaders as leading themselves first and identifying roadblocks How the subconscious plays a role in creating limiting beliefs The giant leaps to the evolution of a lifetime
[10:05 - 21:07] Being in the Zone of Genius by Embracing Your Authentic Self Defining a type-A hippie as owning two worlds of analysis and creativity Alignment in your zone of genius to reach your targets Why you should be careful of using “should” and giving excuses
[21:08 - 26:55] The True Essence of Alignment How misalignment happens - the prompt to rethink your goals and desires Nicole on being a human design coach and resources she uses
[26:56 - 29:46] Closing Segment The legacy Nicole wants to create - never play small again Connect with Nicole (links below) Join us for Tactical Friday!
Key Quotes: “I view a leader [as] someone who leads themselves before they lead anybody else. It starts with you.” - Nicole Laino “A lot of times, there's so much noise out there. And there are so many people telling you that this is the way this is the only way. We end up doing things that don't feel good. And then we can't be consistent with it because there's a part of us yelling at us from the inside, saying, this is not where we're supposed to go, this is not what we're supposed to do, you should find your zone of genius, you should stay in your lane in that way, there's a lot you can do in the lane of your zone of genius. ” - Nicole Laino “Whatever your excuses are, are your beliefs. If that is the ultimate truth that you believe, then every day inside of you, in your subconscious, you're actually saying that you can't be successful. So we have to shift that belief in order for you to show up differently.” - Nicole Laino Resources https://www.amazon.com/Happy-Pocket-Money-Expanded-Study/dp/1571747362 (A Happy Pocket Full of Money by David Cameron Gikandi) https://www.amazon.com/Untethered-Soul-Journey-Beyond-Yourself/dp/1572245379 (The Untethered Soul by Michael A. Singer) https://www.amazon.com/Dark-Side-Light-Chasers-Reclaiming/dp/1594485259 (The Dark Side of the Light Chasers by Debbie Ford) Connect with Nicole Check out her https://www.nicolelaino.me/ (website) to see how she helps ambitious women...
“Every single person [in the team] has been handpicked. Because not just of their skill set, not just of their experience, but because of their passion for what we do and how we want to do it. And that also, I think, it allows for a really healthy work environment where we encourage debate and we encourage, you know, different opinions because that's how we get, and we find that right path to the goal that we all share.” - John Climaco In this episode of Tactical Friday, John Climaco returns to discuss how his company pursues the mission with purpose. By being with a team fueled by passion, it becomes possible to achieve tremendous results and through establishing an environment open to debate, everyone can feel valued and heard, which are essential to business success. John M. Climaco, Esq. (53) is the Chairman and CEO of CNS Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq:CNSP), a company developing novel treatments for brain and central nervous system cancers. CNSP’s lead drug, Berubicin, is an exciting discovery for the treatment of Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBM) and potentially for other CNS malignancies. Berubicin was first discovered at the MD Anderson Cancer Center, the largest cancer research institute in the world, and is an FDA-designated Orphan Drug. In 2017 CNSP acquired all data and know-how related to the successful Phase 1 trial of Berubicin from Reata Pharmaceuticals (Nasdaq:RETA), and in 2019 Mr. Climaco led the Company’s Nasdaq IPO. CNSP expects to commence its Phase 2 clinical trial of Berubicin for the treatment of GBM 2020. Mr. Climaco also currently serves on the board of directors of Moleculin Biotech, Inc. (Nasdaq:MBRX), a preclinical and clinical-stage pharmaceutical company focused on the development of anti-cancer drug candidates. [00:01 - 00:41] Opening Segment If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over tohttp://knightly.productions/ ( knightly.productions)! For the first part of my interview with John, tune in to last Monday’s episode
[00:42 - 10:51] The Power of Passion and the Key to Business Success The alignment with passion with purpose into the mission Focusing on the value creation point of the business How a small team can accomplish tremendous results Updates on successful clinical trials
[10:52 - 12:54] Closing Segment Connect with John (links below) Closing words
Key Quote: “It makes it so much easier to have money than to be broke trying to do something like this… Money isn't a bad thing. Money is a tool to make an impact.” - Zack Knight Connect with John Check out https://cnspharma.com/ (CNS Pharmaceuticals, Inc.) (Nasdaq:CNSP), a company developing novel treatments for brain and central nervous system cancers. Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue on putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to expand their leadership capacity or clickhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tactical-leadership/id1498567657 ( here) to listen to our previous episodes. Tactical Leadership is brought to you by Knight Protection Services. A veteran-owned and operated company, with extensive experience in risk assessment and crime prevention. Find out more by visiting https://knightprotectionllc.com/ ( https://knightprotectionllc.com/) If you want to learn how to build a better business check out my website athttps://beatacticalleader.com/ ( Beatacticalleader.com). You can connect with us onhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/zaknight ( LinkedIn),https://www.instagram.com/beatacticalleader/ ( Instagram), or joinhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/BATLgroup/ ( Our BATL Space) and become part of the community.
“What are you doing to align yourself with a passion and a purpose and a mission to do more, be more, and get better?” - Zack Knight In today’s solo episode, let’s savor the thought-provoking points given by John Climaco from the last interview. It goes to show that being in alignment with your personal values and reflecting that in the business allows burning passion to thrive. It allows you to get pumped to start your day no matter how difficult the work may be. [00:01 - 01:10] Opening Segment If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over tohttp://knightly.productions/ ( knightly.productions)! If you haven’t listened to last Monday’s episode, check it out!
[1:11 - 04:04] My Takeaways The passion and drive to change lives Reflecting on the essence of aligning your personal values Realizing the need to do more, be more, and get better
[04:03 - 05:30] Closing Segment Closing words and reminders Tune in this Friday for part 2 of my discussion with John where he’ll discuss amazing tactics for you to apply
Key Quote: “How are you aligning yourself? Are you in alignment? Are you out of alignment? How are you doing the thing that you need to be doing to wake up every day excited about the day?” - Zack Knight Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue on putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to expand their leadership capacity or clickhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tactical-leadership/id1498567657 ( here) to listen to our previous episodes. Tactical Leadership is brought to you by Knight Protection Services. A veteran-owned and operated company, with extensive experience in risk assessment and crime prevention. Find out more by visiting https://knightprotectionllc.com/ ( https://knightprotectionllc.com/) If you want to learn how to build a better business check out my website athttps://beatacticalleader.com/ ( Beatacticalleader.com). You can connect with us onhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/zaknight ( LinkedIn),https://www.instagram.com/beatacticalleader/ ( Instagram), or joinhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/BATLgroup/ ( Our BATL Space) and become part of the community.
“I found myself more comfortable in challenging situations. And in the mountains, I started developing the perspective, because of the nature of the game, where you'd have to ask yourself, sometimes, is anybody's life going to be lost here if this doesn't go correctly?... The answer was, yes, it was really worth that kind of stress and seriousness. But in business, oftentimes, the answer is no. Okay, let's not get too hung up about that. Let's play the game and keep going.” - John Climaco In today’s episode, John Climaco discusses the inner workings of developing treatments for cancers and how he took on the challenge to change people’s lives. He highlights the value of the human experience in the organization and how we should display our character with confidence as we carry on with life. John M. Climaco, Esq. (53) is the Chairman and CEO of CNS Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq:CNSP), a company developing novel treatments for brain and central nervous system cancers. CNSP’s lead drug, Berubicin, is an exciting discovery for the treatment of Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBM) and potentially for other CNS malignancies. Berubicin was first discovered at the MD Anderson Cancer Center, the largest cancer research institute in the world, and is an FDA-designated Orphan Drug. In 2017 CNSP acquired all data and know-how related to the successful Phase 1 trial of Berubicin from Reata Pharmaceuticals (Nasdaq:RETA), and in 2019 Mr. Climaco led the Company’s Nasdaq IPO. CNSP expects to commence its Phase 2 clinical trial of Berubicin for the treatment of GBM 2020. Mr. Climaco also currently serves on the board of directors of Moleculin Biotech, Inc. (Nasdaq:MBRX), a preclinical and clinical-stage pharmaceutical company focused on the development of anti-cancer drug candidates. [00:01 - 05:35] Opening Segment If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over tohttp://knightly.productions/ ( knightly.productions)! John Climaco on leading teams and developing novel treatments The love for mountain-climbing and the trek in the right direction
[05:36 - 14:43] The Path to Clear Focus and Vision When law meets science and business through technology Positioning oneself to welcome opportunities Picking up skills and confidence along the way
[14:44 - 25:39] The Position to Play and Move Forward Developing grit and perseverance to achieve excellence Pressing on and continuing the game The value of utilizing your personal experiences in business
[25:40 - 27:18] Closing Segment The legacy John wants to create - see the first drug approval in glioblastoma Connect with John (links below) Join us for Tactical Friday!
Key Quote: “You found yourself in a combat position or a dangerous position. Ultimately, you put yourself there voluntarily, that says a lot about a person. And it says a lot about who you are, I think as a human being, what your values are and what you're able to withstand, and the adversity you're able to push through… The ability to stay focused on the mission, despite the ultimate adversity.” - John Climaco Connect with John Check out https://cnspharma.com/ (CNS Pharmaceuticals, Inc.) (Nasdaq:CNSP), a company developing novel treatments for brain and central nervous system cancers. Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue on putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to expand their leadership capacity or clickhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tactical-leadership/id1498567657 ( here) to listen to our previous episodes. Tactical Leadership is brought to you by Knight Protection Services. A veteran-owned and operated company, with extensive experience in risk assessment and crime prevention. Find out more by visiting https://knightprotectionllc.com/...
“When you show up as a human, then you create space for the humans that you work with to be humans… If we can create that space, that's beautiful. And that starts with us.” - Brian McComak In this episode of Tactical Friday, Brian McComak is back to dig deeper into the ways to welcome authentic dialogue in the organization. He emphasizes the power of leaders to craft an environment conducive to inclusion and allowing the lens of diversity to reflect the essence of humanity. Brian McComak is a diversity and inclusion consultant, speaker, author, and facilitator with over twenty years of experience in D&I, HR, company culture, change management, internal communications, and employee experience. He is the founder and CEO of Hummingbird Humanity, a consulting firm that cultivates and champions inclusive workplace cultures and human-centered leadership. He is also the author of Humanity in the Workplace: A Blueprint for Building an Inclusive and Equitable Company Culture which will be released in 2022. [00:01 - 04:42] Opening Segment If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over tohttp://knightly.productions/ ( knightly.productions)! For the first part of my interview with Brian, tune in to last Monday’s episode
[04:43 - 08:21] Reframing Representation - Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity Magnifying the four lenses of representation Engaging and developing awareness of varying experiences Owning your biases to show up and be inclusive Creating the space for authentic dialogue
[08:22 - 12:29] Taking Ownership in the Lens You’re Looking At The emotional intelligence required for a deeper understanding Showing humanity as a leader to establish connections
[12:30 - 14:56] Closing Segment Connect with Brian (links below) Closing words
Key Quotes: “So often we think about it [integrating diversity, inclusion, and equity] as an additional thing that we have to do at companies. And it really needs to be part of everything we do.” - Brian McComak “One of the first things that I suggest if you want to be an inclusive leader is engaging and developing your awareness and understanding of different lived experiences.” - Brian McComak “It really is about generating dialogue and discussion and helping others rethink, reframe, and consider what does it look like to create spaces where we all feel like we can be ourselves and we can do the best work that we possibly can.” - Brian McComak Connect with Brian Check out https://hummingbirdhumanity.com/hummingbird-team/ (Hummingbird Humanity): a diverse group of thought leaders, speakers, consultants, and experts in the field of DEI and follow him on https://www.linkedin.com/in/bmccomak/ (LinkedIn). Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue on putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to expand their leadership capacity or clickhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tactical-leadership/id1498567657 ( here) to listen to our previous episodes. Tactical Leadership is brought to you by Knight Protection Services. A veteran-owned and operated company, with extensive experience in risk assessment and crime prevention. Find out more by visiting https://knightprotectionllc.com/ ( https://knightprotectionllc.com/) If you want to learn how to build a better business check out my website athttps://beatacticalleader.com/ ( Beatacticalleader.com). You can connect with us onhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/zaknight ( LinkedIn),https://www.instagram.com/beatacticalleader/ ( Instagram), or joinhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/BATLgroup/ ( Our BATL Space) and become part of the community.
“Creating an environment that is psychologically safe, psychologically secure, where people can show up as they are - the authentic, true person that they are, and really show that they matter in the way that they do things, they matter in the world. And creating an environment as a leader in that capacity is so important to do that.” - Zack Knight In today’s solo episode, I highlight the key points of Brian McComak in his discussion of integrating diversity, inclusion, and equity in organizations. Understanding the value of the people and the need to recognize them are keys to creating a psychologically secure environment as a leader. [00:01 - 01:13] Opening Segment If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over tohttp://knightly.productions/ ( knightly.productions)! If you haven’t listened to last Monday’s episode, check it out!
[1:14 - 10:21] My Takeaways The culture and experience for a psychologically secure environment How creating diversity is a doable tactic The implications of not recognizing value
[05:41 - 06:46] Closing Segment Closing words and reminders Tune in this Friday for part 2 of my discussion with Brian where he’ll discuss amazing tactics for you to apply
Key Quotes: “Diversity inclusion is one of those things that in this world is becoming much more prevalent, much more important, something that is having a much bigger focus.” - Zack Knight “A lot of Gen Z’ers that understand their own value… If they're not being valued, they're going to hop along to the next stop.” - Zack Knight Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue on putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to expand their leadership capacity or clickhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tactical-leadership/id1498567657 ( here) to listen to our previous episodes. Tactical Leadership is brought to you by Knight Protection Services. A veteran-owned and operated company, with extensive experience in risk assessment and crime prevention. Find out more by visiting https://knightprotectionllc.com/ ( https://knightprotectionllc.com/) If you want to learn how to build a better business check out my website athttps://beatacticalleader.com/ ( Beatacticalleader.com). You can connect with us onhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/zaknight ( LinkedIn),https://www.instagram.com/beatacticalleader/ ( Instagram), or joinhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/BATLgroup/ ( Our BATL Space) and become part of the community.
“We can create those spaces that are inclusive and diverse by helping find that shared humanity that opens the doors to the other conversations.” - Brian McComak In today’s episode, Brian McComak shares the values of bringing diversity inclusion in the organization. He points out that it all comes down to honoring human connection in the workplace by igniting conversations. This allows people to achieve peak performance. Brian McComak is a diversity and inclusion consultant, speaker, author, and facilitator with over twenty years of experience in D&I, HR, company culture, change management, internal communications, and employee experience. He is the founder and CEO of Hummingbird Humanity, a consulting firm that cultivates and champions inclusive workplace cultures and human-centered leadership. He is also the author of Humanity in the Workplace: A Blueprint for Building an Inclusive and Equitable Company Culture which will be released in 2022. [00:01 - 04:25] Opening Segment If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over tohttp://knightly.productions/ ( knightly.productions)! Brian McComak on establishing diversity and inclusion in the organization Developing the skill to connect and engage with curiosity
[04:26 - 13:13] Creating Spaces for Humanity and Connection We do not start from the same starting line Honoring the workplace experience of humans The journey of figuring out one’s identity to offer aunthenticity
[13:14 - 23:36] The Levels of Psychological Safety in the Workplace The psychological security for peak performance Behind numbers lie real humans doing the work Integrating the principle of levity in branding
[23:37 - 27:18] Closing Segment The legacy Brian wants to create - igniting conversations Connect with Brian (links below) Join us for Tactical Friday!
Key Quotes: “The core principle behind equity is that we don't all start from the same starting line. And that sometimes, we would talk about it as systems of oppression that exist in the world around us that influence how we all show up. And then that influences the biases that we all have. Everyone has biases. And so those realities impact where we start on the starting line.” - Brian McComak “If we don't understand the systems of the play, that are preventing some humans from thriving, then we can't tackle those systems, we can't pare them down, we can't create better systems.” - Brian McComak “It really is about generating dialogue and discussion and helping others rethink, reframe, and consider what does it look like to create spaces where we all feel like we can be ourselves and we can do the best work that we possibly can.” - Brian McComak Connect with Brian Check out https://hummingbirdhumanity.com/hummingbird-team/ (Hummingbird Humanity): a diverse group of thought leaders, speakers, consultants, and experts in the field of DEI and follow him on https://www.linkedin.com/in/bmccomak/ (LinkedIn). Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue on putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to expand their leadership capacity or clickhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tactical-leadership/id1498567657 ( here) to listen to our previous episodes. Tactical Leadership is brought to you by Knight Protection Services. A veteran-owned and operated company, with extensive experience in risk assessment and crime prevention. Find out more by visiting https://knightprotectionllc.com/ ( https://knightprotectionllc.com/) If you want to learn how to build a better business check out my website athttps://beatacticalleader.com/ ( Beatacticalleader.com). You can connect with us onhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/zaknight ( LinkedIn),https://www.instagram.com/beatacticalleader/ ( Instagram), or...
“The world is so loud. We need to pause the music, listen within, adjust our tuning, and press play again.” - Bronkar Lee Welcome to this episode of Tactical Friday! In today’s episode, Bronkar Lee is back to discuss the tactics to apply in practicing mediation and gratitude as we approach life. Through a renwed perspective topped with fun, we become more open and willing to go through even some ugly experiences with a grateful heart. I’m a keynote speaker, performer, and mindset coach. I’ve got a pretty bizarre background filled with lots of random adventures. I've toured Europe as a ringmaster in a Swiss circus, been a guest performer on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno, and had a viral video with my 2-year-old son that got 200 Million views. Pulling from these different experiences, I'd like to think I provide a refreshing perspective on life & business. I'm a lifelong learner myself, so naturally, that's what I speak about on stage and focus on with my 1 to 1 coaching clients. My coaching clients are people who've achieved a lot of amazing things but suffer from anxiety and stress. I help them maintain strong minds and healthy bodies so they can be their best selves at work and in life. Let's connect! - Bronkar Lee [00:01 - 00:34] Opening Segment If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over tohttp://knightly.productions/ ( knightly.productions)! For the first part of my interview with Bronkar, tune in to last Monday’s episode
[00:35 - 12:05] Being Proactive Instead of Reactive in Life with Gratitude The mission to spread the good stuff Come to the website and sign up for courses! Be focused and tactical about your days The significance of meditation The world is loud. Pause and listen within. The key is to ask better questions. Getting your gratitude glasses on Have a meditation station and take breaths. Look at opportunities around you for new adventures.
[12:06 - 14:54] Closing Segment Connect with Bronkar (links below) Visit his website, Linkedin, and more! Closing words
Key Quotes: “Coming back to that music analogy, retuning our inner instruments, then we're not being reactive to the moment. We're being responsive in healthy ways where we're operating from that place of power when our inner instruments in tune. ” - Bronkar Lee “We start to smile and then we start to let our defenses down. And then we get to a place where we're not closed off, and shielding and blocking and defending to a place of possibility we open. And we're now leaning into a new situation with that opportunistic mindset. So that's kind of what the gratitude glasses are all about.” - Bronkar Lee Connect with Bronkar Check out his LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/bronkar/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/bronkar/). Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue on putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to expand their leadership capacity or clickhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tactical-leadership/id1498567657 ( here) to listen to our previous episodes. Tactical Leadership is brought to you by Knight Protection Services. A veteran-owned and operated company, with extensive experience in risk assessment and crime prevention. Find out more by visiting https://knightprotectionllc.com/ ( https://knightprotectionllc.com/) If you want to learn how to build a better business check out my website athttps://beatacticalleader.com/ ( Beatacticalleader.com). You can connect with us onhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/zaknight ( LinkedIn),https://www.instagram.com/beatacticalleader/ ( Instagram), or joinhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/BATLgroup/ ( Our BATL Space) and become part of the community.
“What is the theme song that you're projecting, that you're broadcasting to the world every day? Because the music that you sing makes a difference. And the thing that truly defines us as individuals is not what we think we are… [It] is in the heads and the hearts of others long after we have left the room.” - Bronkar Lee In today’s episode, Bronkar Lee shares with us the harmony of life through music and how we can harness our energy into creating something beautiful. He reminds us of the true impact we are creating in the world even in simple acts and that we should continuously be intentional and to improvise as we live through the jazz of life. I’m a keynote speaker, performer and mindset coach. I’ve got a pretty bizarre background filled with lots of random adventures. I've toured Europe as a ringmaster in a Swiss circus, been a guest performer on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno, and had a viral video with my 2 year old son that got 200 Million views. Pulling from these different experiences, I'd like to think I provide a refreshing perspective on life & business. I'm a lifelong learner myself, so naturally that's what I speak about on stage and focus on with my 1 to 1 coaching clients. My coaching clients are people who've achieved a lot of amazing things, but suffer from anxiety and stress. I help them maintain strong minds and healthy bodies so they can be their best selves in work and in life. Let's connect! - Bronkar Lee [00:01 - 03:32] Opening Segment If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over tohttp://knightly.productions/ ( knightly.productions)! Bronkar Lee on spreading the good stuff Creating a hybrid version of beatboxing Developing a one-man show leading to grand opportunities
[03:33 - 15:50] Getting Up and Rising to the Occasion How we impact the world Look at yourself as an instrument. Be in tune with yourselves first. Every interaction we make has a ripple effect. Music as sanctuary Convert intense energy into healing and self-expression. Rise to the occasion and get yourself to do it - there’s a huge difference. Recognizing your natural abilities Hone into your interests and identify your strengths and weaknesses. Vulnerability creates reliability, which is a powerful tool. Use your adaptation tempo to assimilate quickly.
[15:51 - 33:31] Harmonizing with the Jazz of Life Addressing limiting beliefs Do not let perfection paralyze you. Get out of your own way. Effectiveness and perfection are very different. Awareness of when our energy is being hijacked It’s either building you or breaking you. Have a plan yet improvise for harmony. Crafting your morning routine Influence your mind upon starting your day. Do a body scan to develop a relationship with your body. Set your hype song to get yourself pumping.
[33:32 - 41:45] Closing Segment The legacy Bronkar wants to create: Thank people. Sing your theme song to bring out the best in others. Connect with Bronkar (links below) Visit his Linkedin and more! Join us for Tactical Friday!
Key Quotes: “In order to be truly instrumental to spread good stuff, we must first be in tune with ourselves.” - Bronkar Lee “Every interaction we have creates an echo effect or a ripple effect. And long after the action has been made, that resonance remains.” - Bronkar Lee “If we can bring a little bit of that authenticity, vulnerability to the stage, then it becomes relatability. And when we can be relatable to people, that's a very, very powerful tool.” - Bronkar Lee “Don't be paralyzed by perfection.” - Bronkar Lee “When we can get out of our own way, then we can express ourselves freely.” - Bronkar Lee Connect with Bronkar Check out his LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/bronkar/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/bronkar/). Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us...
“Getting clear, getting intentional, knowing what you're doing… It can change your whole day. And small actions lead to huge results over time.” - Jonah Larkin In this episode of Tactical Friday, I welcome Jonah Larkin back to tackle morning rhythms and target sustainability by focusing on impactfulness instead of the need for willpower. He emphasizes the need for preparation and eliminating barriers for smoother execution. Joining us today is Jonah Larkin. After selling his company in 2005, Jonah found himself completely burned out, physically, mentally, and spiritually. This led him on a 10-year adventure of self-discovery. Besides traveling, Jonah dove deep into meditation attending multiple month-long retreats sitting for 10 + hours per day. Now he helps founders, executives and those in the helping professions create higher levels of self-mastery. [00:01 - 00:42] Opening Segment If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over tohttp://knightly.productions/ ( knightly.productions)! For the first part of my interview with Jonah, tune in to last Monday’s episode
[00:43 - 13:23] How Can We Sustain Building Better Habits? The seven-day challenge Show yourself what it’s like to succeed. Understanding the impact means eliminating the need for willpower. In creating sustainable long-term habits, do not bite off more than you can chew. Linking behaviors and eliminating barriers Visualize it in your mind There is no more excuse. The key is to be prepared. Changing your whole day Small actions lead to big results over time. Make your environment conducive to building better habits.
[13:24 - 15:36] Closing Segment Connect with Jonah (links below) Visit his website, Linkedin, and more! Closing words
Key Quotes: “You have to show yourself what it's like when you succeed and how impactful having that morning rhythm or routine can be. Because that is the key, once you see how impactful it is, then you don't need the willpower anymore.” - Jonah Larkin “For people to create sustainable long-term habits… The biggest mistake that I see people make over and over is that people try to bite off more than they can chew… That is a setup for failure, right? And so we need to start really, really small.” - Jonah Larkin Connect with Jonah Visit his website at https://jonahlarkin.com/ (https://jonahlarkin.com/). Check out his LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonah-larkin/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonah-larkin/). Follow his Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jonahlarkin/ (https://www.instagram.com/jonahlarkin/). Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue on putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to expand their leadership capacity or clickhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tactical-leadership/id1498567657 ( here) to listen to our previous episodes. Tactical Leadership is brought to you by Knight Protection Services. A veteran-owned and operated company, with extensive experience in risk assessment and crime prevention. Find out more by visiting https://knightprotectionllc.com/ ( https://knightprotectionllc.com/) If you want to learn how to build a better business check out my website athttps://beatacticalleader.com/ ( Beatacticalleader.com). You can connect with us onhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/zaknight ( LinkedIn),https://www.instagram.com/beatacticalleader/ ( Instagram), or joinhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/BATLgroup/ ( Our BATL Space) and become part of the community.
“What are you doing today to be intentional about mastering yourself about showing up available, about loving people? Because I think that's something we tend to lose.” - Zack Knight In this solo episode of the Tactical Leader, I highlight Jonah Larkin’s points on masculinity in modern society. The changing gender roles and shifting definitions pushed by the society can trigger confusion, but by staying grounded, we can maintain internal validation out of love and intentionality. [00:01 - 01:19] Opening Segment If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over tohttp://knightly.productions/ ( knightly.productions)! If you haven’t listened to last Monday’s episode, check it out!
[01:20 - 06:58] My Takeaways What being a man looks like We take on a different level of vulnerability around women. The expectations of being a man are emphasized. The shifting of gender roles Identity transition occurs because of confusion of roles. Work on maintaining internal validation without holding a grudge.
[06:59 - 08:28] Closing Segment Closing words and reminders Tune in this Friday for part 2 of my discussion with Jonah where he’ll discuss amazing tactics for you to apply
Key Quote: “It's really tough to forget the identity that you once had...and recognizing there's so much more to us so much more to life than that.” - Zack Knight Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue on putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to expand their leadership capacity or clickhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tactical-leadership/id1498567657 ( here) to listen to our previous episodes. Tactical Leadership is brought to you by Knight Protection Services. A veteran-owned and operated company, with extensive experience in risk assessment and crime prevention. Find out more by visiting https://knightprotectionllc.com/ ( https://knightprotectionllc.com/) If you want to learn how to build a better business check out my website athttps://beatacticalleader.com/ ( Beatacticalleader.com). You can connect with us onhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/zaknight ( LinkedIn),https://www.instagram.com/beatacticalleader/ ( Instagram), or joinhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/BATLgroup/ ( Our BATL Space) and become part of the community.
“Asking for feedback and asking for help, if you can do that, man, the sky's the limit.” - Jonah Larkin In today’s episode, Jonah Larkin tackles the mental framework behind manhood and how it affects our lives both personally and professionally. He lays out the points to recognize and emphasizes the importance of asking for help on the way to reaching our fullest potential. Joining us today is Jonah Larkin. After selling his company in 2005, Jonah found himself completely burned out, physically, mentally, and spiritually. This led him on a 10-year adventure of self-discovery. Besides traveling, Jonah dove deep into meditation attending multiple month-long retreats sitting for 10 + hours per day. Now he helps founders, executives and those in the helping professions create higher levels of self-mastery. [00:01 - 05:59] Opening Segment If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over tohttp://knightly.productions/ ( knightly.productions)! Jonah’s 10-year adventure of self-discovery Starting your day connected with oneself Harnessing the power of nature and meditation Understanding how the world works and man's place in the world
[06:00 - 21:01] Defining the Rite of Passage to Manhood in the Current Culture Interpersonal dynamics It is essentially how to create influence - a two-way street Let people feel understood to establish trust. Managing conflicts creatively and productively Step into tough conversations in a non-confrontation way but directly and powerfully. The masculine archetypes Recognize the developmental journey from boyhood to manhood to strike a balance. Utilize this mental model to map out where we are thriving and needing some help. The rite of passage to manhood entails sacrifice.
[21:02 - 31:45] Being Good at Everything is Impossible Flipping the switch to the manly mindset Understand the source of your mental model of manhood. Acknowledge both the strengths and the downsides. We derive our value from competence and feeling like we're being useful. Allowing yourself to receive help No one becomes successful alone - work with people smarter than yourself. Asking for help and feedback is powerful. The value of tapping into the community
[31:46 - 35:41] Closing Segment The legacy Jonah wants to create: Leave nothing on the table and help out those people who are trying to make an impact. Connect with Jonah (links below) Visit his website, Linkedin, and more! Join us for Tactical Friday!
Key Quotes: “True influence is a two-way street… The more trust that you and I have together, the more influential we become to each other.” - Jonah Larkin “The best leaders are able to step into conflict in a creative and productive way.” - Jonah Larkin “No matter how good it [your mental model of manhood] is, there's always a downside to it… Our greatest strengths are also our biggest weaknesses.” - Jonah Larkin Reference https://www.amazon.com/Principles-Life-Work-Ray-Dalio/dp/1501124021 (Principles by Ray Dalio) Connect with Jonah Visit his website at https://jonahlarkin.com/ (https://jonahlarkin.com/). Check out his LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonah-larkin/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonah-larkin/). Follow his Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jonahlarkin/ (https://www.instagram.com/jonahlarkin/). Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue on putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to expand their leadership capacity or clickhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tactical-leadership/id1498567657 ( here) to listen to our previous episodes. Tactical Leadership is brought to you by Knight Protection Services. A veteran-owned and operated company, with extensive experience in risk assessment and crime prevention....
“The future of engagement is going to be contextual. And it's going to be rewarded.” - Randall Crowder In today’s episode of Tactical Friday, Randall Crowder discusses meaningful customer engagement in a value-driven system. In today’s world where data is king, there exists an opportunity to revolutionize data consumption. With this, Randall shares the mission of Phunware, providing an avenue for more rewarding methods of data consumption through a commercialized cryptocurrency ecosystem. Randall is currently the Chief Operating Officer of Phunware (NASDAQ: PHUN), a technology company in Austin, TX providing brands with a fully integrated cloud platform for mobile, including blockchain-enabled data exchange and mobile loyalty ecosystem powered by PhunCoin. [00:01 - 00:52] Opening Segment If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over tohttp://knightly.productions/ ( knightly.productions)! For the first part of my interview with Randall, tune in to last Monday’s episode
[00:53 - 12:46] Contextual Engagement: Involving Customers in the Moment Creating a cryptocurrency ecosystem Make sure to check out PHUN on NASDAQ! Contextual engagement is the future of advertisement. The bitcoin revolution With Phunware, it is possible to be rewarded by sharing your data. The future of data consumption If there is no value, there is no utility. The idea behind blockchain is transparency.
[12:47 - 14:30] Closing Segment Connect with Randall (links below) Visit his website! Closing words
Key Quotes: “Data is now the most valuable asset on the planet. Facebook and Google have been drilling for your data forever. They are data oligarchs, and you know how much money they pay you for it? Nada.” - Randall Crowder “We're building a decentralized data economy that allows every consumer to be rewarded for engaging with brands, telling brands what they want, and then when the brands buy your data, you get rewarded for that as well.” - Randall Crowder “The idea behind blockchain radical transparency. It's not anonymity.” - Randall Crowder Connect with Randall Visit his website at http://www.randallcrowder.com (www.randallcrowder.com). Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue on putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to expand their leadership capacity or clickhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tactical-leadership/id1498567657 ( here) to listen to our previous episodes. Tactical Leadership is brought to you by Knight Protection Services. A veteran-owned and operated company, with extensive experience in risk assessment and crime prevention. Find out more by visiting https://knightprotectionllc.com/ ( https://knightprotectionllc.com/) If you want to learn how to build a better business check out my website athttps://beatacticalleader.com/ ( Beatacticalleader.com). You can connect with us onhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/zaknight ( LinkedIn),https://www.instagram.com/beatacticalleader/ ( Instagram), or joinhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/BATLgroup/ ( Our BATL Space) and become part of the community.
“You have to have that confidence, you have to have that conviction that you are amazing, and you're the best offer whatever you're offering, otherwise, you shouldn't be offering it.” - Zack Knight Welcome to this solo episode Tactical Leader! In today’s episode, I highlight Randall Crowder’s valuable points regarding the transition community and the level of mindset shift required. To be confident, we must work on realizing our capabilities and upholding our convictions. Identifying our passions and what we are good at are the big steps to take towards the right direction as we show up to the world. [00:01 - 01:21] Opening Segment If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over tohttp://knightly.productions/ ( knightly.productions)! If you haven’t listened to last Monday’s episode, check it out! Check out my webinar series about podcasting!
[1:22 - 06:36] My Takeaways The transition community The mindset and conviction attached to being in the military are advantageous. Employing the sales tactic It’s not about being cocky but believing that you are the best option and have something to offer. The big steps in the right direction Identify what you are good at and passionate about. Realizing the confidence
[06:37 - 08:05] Closing Segment Closing words and reminders Tune in this Friday for part 2 of my discussion with Randall where he’ll discuss amazing tactics for you to apply
Key Quotes: “Not going into an interview thinking you're going to lose, have the mindset of winning, and have the conviction to know that you are the best solution for whatever you're striving for. And I think that's a big shift that I've realized.” - Zack Knight “It's not that you're cocky about it and not that you're arrogant about how good you are. It's that you have to have the conviction to know you are who you are, you offer what you offer, and know that you are a great addition to whatever that person is looking for.” - Zack Knight Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue on putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to expand their leadership capacity or clickhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tactical-leadership/id1498567657 ( here) to listen to our previous episodes. Tactical Leadership is brought to you by Knight Protection Services. A veteran-owned and operated company, with extensive experience in risk assessment and crime prevention. Find out more by visiting https://knightprotectionllc.com/ ( https://knightprotectionllc.com/) If you want to learn how to build a better business check out my website athttps://beatacticalleader.com/ ( Beatacticalleader.com). You can connect with us onhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/zaknight ( LinkedIn),https://www.instagram.com/beatacticalleader/ ( Instagram), or joinhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/BATLgroup/ ( Our BATL Space) and become part of the community.
“You're confident and you have something to give. Cocky is when you don't have anything to give and you’re just loud because you want to distract because you're not adding any value. Confidence is [when] I know I'm adding value, and I'm not gonna let you treat me like I'm not.” - Randall Crowder Welcome to another week of Tactical Leader! In today’s episode, Randall Crowder discusses how the mindset to win is cultivated in the military and how to utilize it in the civilian world. Take a step back to reflect on the true meaning of confidence to realize your true potential. Randall is currently the Chief Operating Officer of Phunware (NASDAQ: PHUN), a technology company in Austin, TX providing brands with a fully integrated cloud platform for mobile, including a blockchain-enabled data exchange and mobile loyalty ecosystem powered by PhunCoin. [00:01 - 06:49] Opening Segment If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over tohttp://knightly.productions/ ( knightly.productions)! About Randall Crowder From the army, getting an MBA, and being the founder of several businesses Making a career by surrounding himself with smart people How soldiers translate and articulate their skillsets when getting out
[06:50 - 27:02] Don’t Dim Your Light - Have Self-Confidence and the Winning Mindset Blind spots in the military It’s a yes and no - a structure is laid out while there are avenues to making things up as you go. No playbook existed Discipline and organizational skills are essential to innovation. Lack of opportunities Working towards a better transition Walk into an interview and be confident. They need you as much as you need them. Ask them questions Accept that you are capable and be willing to get it done. Understand your value Being in the military trains you to have the mind to win. Being cocky vs. being confident Being cocky brings no value. Being confident means knowing that you give value and not letting yourself be treated like you’re not. Goal-setting and progression
[27:03 - 37:40] Correlating Military Training to the Civilian World What veterans can bring to an organization Don’t miss the opportunities out there! Take the leap Fail fast. Get in the mud and get it done. Randall discusses Phunware The future of how you engage with smart spaces Encompassing details in the hospitality world
[37:41 - 42:27] Closing Segment The legacy Randall wants to create: Constantly strive to add value through perseverance and consistency Connect with Randall (links below) Visit his website, Linkedin, and Instagram! Join us for Tactical Friday!
Key Quotes: “A lot of people, I think, don't really understand how to just own who they are, and how to let that be present in whatever moment.” - Randall Crowder “I’m not good at doing XYZ, that's because you never do XYZ, you've got to start and you'll get more comfortable with it as you go. But you've got to be willing to accept that you are capable and that you can get it done.” - Randall Crowder “As long as you know your own value everywhere you go, people will respond to that. And they'll treat you like you deserve to be there.” - Randall Crowder Reference https://www.amazon.com/Start-up-Nation-Israels-Economic-Miracle/dp/0446541478 (Start-up Nation by Dan Senor) Connect with Randall Visit his website at http://www.randallcrowder.com (www.randallcrowder.com). Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue on putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to expand their leadership capacity or clickhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tactical-leadership/id1498567657 ( here) to listen to our previous episodes. Tactical Leadership is brought to you by Knight Protection Services. A...
“When we can learn as marketers to evoke desire, to speak to people's desire, it becomes so much easier because we're speaking the language. We're speaking the words they want to hear because we're leaning into that desired outcome for their future.” - Wayne Mullins Welcome to this episode of Tactical Friday! In today’s episode, Wayne Mullins is back to discuss the AIDA framework and the practical ways to go beyond capturing the audience’s attention. He points out that building systems that guide people through the processes with clear communication trigger a call to action. Wayne is a husband, father of four, founder, entrepreneur, and author. Over the past twenty years, he has had the privilege of scaling multiple companies and helped hundreds of entrepreneurs do the same with their companies. Wayne's marketing agency, Ugly Mug Marketing, has won the praises of some of the leading influencers in the business world such as Neil Patel (Founder of QuickSprout), Chris Voss (Author of Never Split the Difference), and Greg McKeown (Author of Essentialism and Effortless). There’s nothing Wayne loves more than helping entrepreneurs push through limiting beliefs and achieve more than they thought possible. [00:01 - 00:41] Opening Segment If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over tohttp://knightly.productions/ ( knightly.productions)! For the first part of my interview with Wayne, tune in to last Monday’s episode
[00:42 - 15:32] Building Systems from Capturing the Attention to Call to Action Enacting the AIDA framework The psychology of purchasing decisions hasn’t changed. Attention Interest Desire Action Capturing the audience’s attention When scrolling through social media, think about what makes you stop and pay attention. Turn the algorithm to your advantage to attract your target audience. At the end of the day, what matters is the desired outcome. Speaking their language The #1 mistake in marketing We have to be clear and specific in leading to the next logical step. Communicating the expectations Complete the process to ensure that the client’s attention is not wasted.
[15:33 - 17:12] Closing Segment Connect with Wayne (links below) Visit his website, Linkedin, and more! Closing words
Key Quotes: “Where attention goes and money flows. So if we don't capture people's attention, none of the rest of this even matters.” - Wayne Mullins “Shame on us for assuming that people know what the next step is. We have to be clear, we have to be explicit, we have to give them that next logical step.” - Wayne Mullins “You capture the attention, you're speaking to their interests and their desires, but then you don't have the call to action. You've wasted your effort on the first person on the first section because you've wasted that attention.” - Wayne Mullins Connect with Wayne Visit his websites at http://www.uglymugmarketing.com (www.uglymugmarketing.com) and https://www.yourfullcirclemarketing.com/ (https://www.yourfullcirclemarketing.com/). Visit his Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/uglymugmarketing/ (https://www.facebook.com/uglymugmarketing/). Follow his Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/uglymugmarketing/ (https://www.instagram.com/uglymugmarketing/). Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue on putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to expand their leadership capacity or clickhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tactical-leadership/id1498567657 ( here) to listen to our previous episodes. Tactical Leadership is brought to you by Knight Protection Services. A veteran-owned and operated company, with extensive experience in risk assessment and crime prevention. Find out more by visiting...
“We need to be holding the hand of somebody, as they're going through our process. Don't let that just slide by don't kind of just gloss over what we are trying to accomplish. Actually figure out. like, how can we continue to help people? How can we continue to help them to their end goal to whatever it is that we want them to accomplish with us?” - Zack Knight Welcome to this solo episode Tactical Leader! In today’s episode, I highlight the key points from the insightful interview with Wayne Mullins last Monday. He emphasizes that there is more to marketing than meets the eye and as business owners, it is important to establish intentionality throughout the process to encourage better customer engagement. [00:01 - 03:13] Opening Segment If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over tohttp://knightly.productions/ ( knightly.productions)! Interested in podcasting? Check out the monthly webinar series! If you haven’t listened to last Monday’s episode, check it out! How Wayne brings so much value
[03:14 - 07:01] My Takeaways High expectations of marketing Considering AIDA - attention, interest, desire and action - lets us realize what to do better. Beyond the website Building a sales funnel Always strive for the call to action piece. It is not only about what we are trying to accomplish, but also about what we can do to help people with their goals.
[07:02 - 08:44] Closing Segment Closing words and reminders Tune in this Friday for part 2 of my discussion with Wayne where he’ll discuss amazing tactics for you to apply
Key Quote: “Website is great. There's plenty that we can do with a website, right? There's plenty of things that allow us to convert from a website. But realistically, that's not all there is, right? There should be so much more that we should be doing beyond just throwing a website up.” - Zack Knight Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue on putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to expand their leadership capacity or clickhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tactical-leadership/id1498567657 ( here) to listen to our previous episodes. Tactical Leadership is brought to you by Knight Protection Services. A veteran-owned and operated company, with extensive experience in risk assessment and crime prevention. Find out more by visiting https://knightprotectionllc.com/ ( https://knightprotectionllc.com/) If you want to learn how to build a better business check out my website athttps://beatacticalleader.com/ ( Beatacticalleader.com). You can connect with us onhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/zaknight ( LinkedIn),https://www.instagram.com/beatacticalleader/ ( Instagram), or joinhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/BATLgroup/ ( Our BATL Space) and become part of the community.
“I believe that anytime you build influence on any particular platform, your responsibility is to take those people off of that platform and put them in a format in a place that you can actually manage and control.” - Wayne Mullins Welcome to another week of Tactical Leader! In today’s episode, a special guest, Wayne Mullins is back and he will share an approach to marketing with the many platforms and trends today. He argues that following what’s new does not necessarily translate to success and that business owners must rethink the purpose of utilizing platforms. Wayne is a husband, father of four, founder, entrepreneur, and author. Over the past twenty years, he has had the privilege of scaling multiple companies and helped hundreds of entrepreneurs do the same with their companies. Wayne's marketing agency, Ugly Mug Marketing, has won the praises of some of the leading influencers in the business world such as Neil Patel (Founder of QuickSprout), Chris Voss (Author of Never Split the Difference), and Greg McKeown (Author of Essentialism and Effortless). There’s nothing Wayne loves more than helping entrepreneurs push through limiting beliefs and achieve more than they thought possible. [00:01 - 04:59] Opening Segment If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over tohttp://knightly.productions/ ( knightly.productions)! Getting to know Wayne Mullins Finding creative ways to approach marketing Wayne discusses his book - Full Circle Marketing Holding onto personal reality requires a change of your personality
[05:00 - 14:13] Dealing with the Gap Between Expectations versus Reality What it takes to change your reality The desire for a better future requires us to ask ourselves important questions. Application in entrepreneurship Embracing the gap allows you to appreciate the journey. How the prayer strategy is detrimental We often only see the actions of our competitors, not the assets. Merely hoping that something works without building a solid strategy is bound to fail. Building social presence We do not outsmart laws and principles. We prove them. Acquiring the right strategy
[14:14 - 32:25] Positioning through Platforms and Leveraging Assets Outlining the natural progression There are three components in order to sell - Knowing about you, your product, or service Liking the offer Trusting the value of the product or service Fine-tuning the marketing system Having this eliminates the need for salespeople. Being specific is key Asset versus platforms Ask yourself how you can leverage your assets. Platforms are insignificant Build a business behind the platform for better positioning. The goal is to take people out of the platform into a place you can control. Marketing for 2022 Audit your own marketing systems and observe the results. Desire versus reality
[32:26 - 33:57] Closing Segment Connect with Wayne (links below) Visit his website, Linkedin, and more! Join us for Tactical Friday!
Key Quotes: “We can't continually want and wish and hope for a different reality, a different future in our lives without looking at ourselves and saying, ‘Okay, if I want those things to be true, if I want that desired outcome, what must I change within myself? What must I give up? What must I sacrifice? What must I transition to become?’.” - Wayne Mullins “You never truly get to that ideal future. You're always in this space called ‘the gap’. And it wasn't until I really learned to embrace that gap, to learn to actually love the struggle and appreciate the fact that I'm going to be in this journey.” - Wayne Mullins “The important point is this, that the platform doesn't matter. What matters is the mentality around the asset itself.” - Wayne Mullins Connect with Wayne Visit his websites at http://www.uglymugmarketing.com...
“The hardest step is the step in the door. Once you're in there, you will find a way.” - Sean Lake Welcome to this episode of Tactical Friday! In today’s episode, we welcome Sean Lake again as he dives into the practical tips to attain winning habits and establish sustainable routines with the aims of mental clarity. Sean Lake grew up in Winchester, Massachusetts, before moving to Utah to become a professional snowboarder and general ski bum. Once he got that out of his system, he graduated from the University of Utah, using that degree to join Burton Snowboards, work as Shaun White’s Team Manager, and land a spot as the Director of Sports Marketing at DC Shoes. After decades in action sports marketing, Sean co-founded BUBS Naturals, a line of collagen peptides and other all-natural supplements that help athletes at all levels perform and feel their best. Sean named BUBS Naturals after his childhood best friend Glen “BUB” Doherty, a Navy SEAL who was killed in Benghazi, Libya on 9/11 in 2012. In addition to remembering Glen for the patriot he is, the BUBS ethos centers around the passionate and adventure-seeking life that Glen lived. Sean and the BUBS Naturals family further honor “Bub” by donating 10% of all profits to charities that support veterans. A devoted husband, father, and fitness fanatic, Sean now lives in Encinitas, California, where he can ride his bike to work and still do a quick surf check from the office. [00:01 - 00:38] Opening Segment If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over tohttp://knightly.productions/ ( knightly.productions)! For the first part of my interview with Sean, tune in to last Monday’s episode
[00:39 - 14:03] Attaining Winning Habits to Achieve Mental Clarity Turning habits into a routine Mindset is never mastered. It is a lifelong journey. People tend to gravitate towards the negative. Being in communities Removing objections Step in the door and find your way. Being realistic Build your foundation and take baby steps. Achieving mental clarity Think about a simple task and channel your energy into it. Being fit triggers self-confidence and brings out your best self. Achieving small wins Allow meditation to clear your mind and be ready for the day.
[14:04 - 18:29] Closing Segment Connect with Sean (links below) Visit his Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter! Closing words
Key Quotes: “All the decisions we make throughout a day can become habitual. They can become ingrained in us.” - Sean Lake “I think mindset is a fascinating subject. And it's not something you mastered, it's a lifetime journey.” - Sean Lake Connect with Sean Follow him on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter at @bubsnaturals. Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue on putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to expand their leadership capacity or clickhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tactical-leadership/id1498567657 ( here) to listen to our previous episodes. Tactical Leadership is brought to you by Knight Protection Services. A veteran-owned and operated company, with extensive experience in risk assessment and crime prevention. Find out more by visiting https://knightprotectionllc.com/ ( https://knightprotectionllc.com/) If you want to learn how to build a better business check out my website athttps://beatacticalleader.com/ ( Beatacticalleader.com). You can connect with us onhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/zaknight ( LinkedIn),https://www.instagram.com/beatacticalleader/ ( Instagram), or joinhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/BATLgroup/ ( Our BATL Space) and become part of the community.
“They [people] see it as time management, honestly, it's just [the] daily structure.” - Zack Knight Welcome to this solo episode Tactical Leader! In today’s episode, I will unpack and highlight Sean Lake’s discussions from last Monday. The way to gear yourself to success has a lot to do with mindset. By being strategic with how you spend your time and structure your day, reaching your peak performance is possible. [00:01 - 01:06] Opening Segment If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over tohttp://knightly.productions/ ( knightly.productions)! If you haven’t listened to last Monday’s episode, check it out!
[1:07 - 06:35] My Takeaways Recognizing the capability of the mind From Crossfit to business, much has to do with the mindset shift. Flipping the switch Structuring your day More than time management, it is all about strategically structuring your day. Reaching peak performance
[06:36 - 08:07] Closing Segment Closing words and reminders Tune in this Friday for part 2 of my discussion with Sean where he’ll discuss amazing tactics for you to apply
Key Quote: “It's all about the military mindset when in reality, it's the mindset anybody can have. It's just a little bit of discipline a little bit structure.” - Zack Knight Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue on putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to expand their leadership capacity or clickhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tactical-leadership/id1498567657 ( here) to listen to our previous episodes. Tactical Leadership is brought to you by Knight Protection Services. A veteran-owned and operated company, with extensive experience in risk assessment and crime prevention. Find out more by visiting https://knightprotectionllc.com/ ( https://knightprotectionllc.com/) If you want to learn how to build a better business check out my website athttps://beatacticalleader.com/ ( Beatacticalleader.com). You can connect with us onhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/zaknight ( LinkedIn),https://www.instagram.com/beatacticalleader/ ( Instagram), or joinhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/BATLgroup/ ( Our BATL Space) and become part of the community.
“This idea of helping others, like, there's just something that is so satisfying in seeing other people improve.” - Sean Lake Welcome to another week of Tactical Leader! In today’s episode, we have Sean Lake to share his adventure of a lifetime of finding himself along with his best friend, Navy SEAL Glen “BUB” Doherty. He discusses how gratifying it is to discover your inner potential and help others unlock theirs through humanistic advocacy. Sean Lake grew up in Winchester, Massachusetts, before moving to Utah to become a professional snowboarder and general ski bum. Once he got that out of his system, he graduated from the University of Utah, using that degree to join Burton Snowboards, work as Shaun White’s Team Manager, and land a spot as the Director of Sports Marketing at DC Shoes. After decades in action sports marketing, Sean co-founded BUBS Naturals, a line of collagen peptides and other all-natural supplements that help athletes at all levels perform and feel their best. Sean named BUBS Naturals after his childhood best friend Glen “BUB” Doherty, a Navy SEAL who was killed in Benghazi, Libya on 9/11 in 2012. In addition to remembering Glen for the patriot he is, the BUBS ethos centers around the passionate and adventure-seeking life that Glen lived. Sean and the BUBS Naturals family further honor “Bub” by donating 10% of all profits to charities that support veterans. A devoted husband, father, and fitness fanatic, Sean now lives in Encinitas, California, where he can ride his bike to work and still do a quick surf check from the office. [00:01 - 06:58] Opening Segment If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over tohttp://knightly.productions/ ( knightly.productions)! I introduce Sean Lake Getting through the shift and dynamic parents would understand Being protective and closely built into the culture The path and expectations ingrained in all of us
[06:59 - 18:37] Experiencing the Adventure of a Lifetime Sean talks about Glen “BUB” Doherty They decided to move to the mountains to become professional athletes. Odd jobs for adventures Living the dream Being able to cultivate relationships and travel the world became the end goal. It became the question of - what are we going to do with the rest of our lives? Mapping out a life path Sean landed in the sports industry while Glen pursued the navy seals.
[18:38 - 34:14] The Shifts and Tests to Realize Your Capacity Getting into fitness Competition can bring out the best in us. Sean justifies not paying for a gym membership by becoming a coach. We’re not getting any younger Starting the brand It is a way to help special operators and their families transition out of active duty to civilian life. Purpose-driven business
[34:15 - 41:15] Closing Segment The legacy Sean wants to create: There's an opportunity in everyone to unlock that human potential Connect with Sean (links below) Visit his website, Linkedin, and more! Join us for Tactical Friday!
Key Quote/s: “You don't know what you're capable of until you are tested.” - Sean Lake Connect with Sean Follow him on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter at @bubsnaturals. Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue on putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to expand their leadership capacity or clickhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tactical-leadership/id1498567657 ( here) to listen to our previous episodes. Tactical Leadership is brought to you by Knight Protection Services. A veteran-owned and operated company, with extensive experience in risk assessment and crime prevention. Find out more by visiting https://knightprotectionllc.com/ ( https://knightprotectionllc.com/) If...
“Expand your vision, narrow your focus. This exercise is really powerful, especially when you're feeling stuck. Because oftentimes, we get stuck in this looking at the same wall.” - Tony Martignetti Welcome to this episode of Tactical Friday! In today’s episode, Tony Martignetti is back to expound his thoughts on how we can get over the crippling overanalysis and step up to take action. By stepping back and tuning your vision, execution becomes smoother and more feasible. Tony is a trusted advisor, coach, experience creator, author, podcast host, and speaker. He brings together over 25 years of business and management experience, formal training, and extreme curiosity to elevate leaders and equip them with the tools to navigate through change and unlock their true potential. He loves guiding people to find clarity in their lives, so they are energized, fully present, and unstoppable. When leaders unlock their potential and lead from a place of inspired purpose, they impact and inspire everyone around them. He has dedicated himself to helping people live inspired lives. Before becoming the founder and Chief Inspiration Officer of Inspired Purpose Coaching, he was a finance and strategy executive with experience working with some of the world’s leading life sciences companies. Along his journey, he also managed small businesses and ran a financial consulting company. Tony is the host of The Virtual Campfire podcast and the author of "Climbing the Right Mountain: Navigating the journey to An Inspired Life." [00:01 - 00:35] Opening Segment If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over tohttp://knightly.productions/ ( knightly.productions)! For the first part of my interview with Tony, tune in to last Monday’s episode
[00:36 - 08:50] From Battlefield to Boardroom: Tips to Getting Unstuck The action steps to get on the right track Don’t panic. Take a step back. Expand your vision, narrow your focus. Future orientating Battlefield to the boardroom Much of what we are doing at the moment requires a tactical pause. Sometimes, it is about collaborating rather than competing. Combat against analysis paralysis Knowledge combined with action is key. It does not have to be perfect before you execute. Authenticity cuts through
[08:51 - 10:47] Closing Segment Connect with Tony (links below) Visit his website, Linkedin, and more! Closing words
Key Quotes: “Amateurs compete, and professionals create. So if you find a way to get beyond the competitor game, and instead think bigger and create with your competitors, whoever that may be, then what happens is you get to see a bigger game that you're playing.” - Tony Martignetti “You can collect all the knowledge in the world. But if you're not doing anything with it, then it really is useless.” - Tony Martignetti Connect with Tony Check out his websites https://www.inspiredpurposecoach.com/ (https://www.inspiredpurposecoach.com/) and https://linktr.ee/inspiredcoach (https://linktr.ee/inspiredcoach). Connect with him on Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonymartignett1/ https://twitter.com/TonyMartignett1 (https://twitter.com/TonyMartignett1) and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/inspiredpurposecoach/ (https://www.instagram.com/inspiredpurposecoach/). Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue on putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to expand their leadership capacity or clickhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tactical-leadership/id1498567657 ( here) to listen to our previous episodes. Tactical Leadership is brought to you by Knight Protection Services. A veteran-owned and operated company, with extensive experience in risk assessment and crime prevention. Find out...
“When you bet on yourself, the amazing thing is, one, it's very validating when you get those wins because it's you. It's you doing it. You're the one that's succeeding.” - Zack Knight Welcome to this solo episode Tactical Leader! In today’s episode, we’ll savor the insightful point from the discussion with Tony Martignetti from my interview. Getting into the entrepreneurship space from the military is a challenge but with the right attitude and mindset, we should not be afraid to bet on ourselves and be at the forefront. [00:01 - 01:09] Opening Segment If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over tohttp://knightly.productions/ ( knightly.productions)! If you haven’t listened to last Monday’s episode, check it out! I highlight the key points of Tony Martignetti
[1:10 - 11:20] My Takeaways Implications of the entrepreneurship space It takes accountability, clarity, and authenticity Not being willing to go all-in means lacking devotion The dangers of divided attention Being good at everything means being a master of nothing Do not be afraid to put yourself at the forefront Having an accountability partner or community helps
[11:21 - 13:01] Closing Segment Closing words and reminders Tune in this Friday for part 2 of my discussion with Tony where he’ll discuss amazing tactics for you to apply
Key Quotes: “I tell a lot of my clients not to dip a toe in the water because dipping a toe in the water, just taking a test, taking a taste, and testing something mean you're already kind of manifesting the fact that it's not going to succeed, that you're not willing to go all-in. And by withholding and by holding yourself back, you never really truly devoted.” - Zack Knight “Going back to that alignment and that purpose for myself has been really, really key. But that never would have happened if I didn't better myself.” - Zack Knight Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue on putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to expand their leadership capacity or clickhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tactical-leadership/id1498567657 ( here) to listen to our previous episodes. Tactical Leadership is brought to you by Knight Protection Services. A veteran-owned and operated company, with extensive experience in risk assessment and crime prevention. Find out more by visiting https://knightprotectionllc.com/ ( https://knightprotectionllc.com/) If you want to learn how to build a better business check out my website athttps://beatacticalleader.com/ ( Beatacticalleader.com). You can connect with us onhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/zaknight ( LinkedIn),https://www.instagram.com/beatacticalleader/ ( Instagram), or joinhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/BATLgroup/ ( Our BATL Space) and become part of the community.
“When you have someone who believes in you and believes in your ability to lead, that really gives you the headwind to really to get a start, because oftentimes, we don't believe in ourselves.” - Tony Martignetti Welcome to another week of Tactical Leader! In today’s episode, we have Tony Martignetti bringing the path to self-awareness in a new light by recognizing the self-limiting beliefs, the labels society gives us, and allowing ourselves to become authentic and aligned with our purpose. Tony is a trusted advisor, coach, experience creator, author, podcast host, and speaker. He brings together over 25 years of business and management experience, formal training, and extreme curiosity to elevate leaders and equip them with the tools to navigate through change and unlock their true potential. He loves guiding people to find clarity in their lives, so they are energized, fully present, and unstoppable. When leaders unlock their potential and lead from a place of inspired purpose, they impact and inspire everyone around them. He has dedicated himself to helping people live inspired lives. Before becoming the founder and Chief Inspiration Officer of Inspired Purpose Coaching, he was a finance and strategy executive with experience working with some of the world’s leading life sciences companies. Along his journey, he also managed small businesses and ran a financial consulting company. Tony is the host of The Virtual Campfire podcast and the author of "Climbing the Right Mountain: Navigating the journey to An Inspired Life." [00:01 - 03:34] Opening Segment If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over tohttp://knightly.productions/ ( knightly.productions)! Introducing our guest, Tony Martignetti Elevating leaders and equipping them with tools navigate through change Climbing the mountains towards an inspired life
[03:35 - 14:31] The Philosophies in Leading - Compassion and Accountability The push towards leading Sometimes, we need others to believe in us to get ourselves out of our comfort zones. Connection to powerful leadership Targeting the blindspot of leading Sometimes, we have to step out of the work to see the patterns we are in. The leadership fingerprint Leadership is about striking the balance of compassion and accountability. Great leaders are great readers The habit of reading great pieces helps us make sense both in business and in life. Connecting with philosophies
[14:32 - 26:46] Alignment in Perception towards Better Navigation The attitude in learning Keep learning but also take action and own the action. Define success on your own terms, not society. Changing views in navigating Getting out of the treadmill Stop limiting yourself and putting yourself in a box. Beyond the labels Be comfortable with not knowing all the answers and look into finding those answers. Recognize the possibilities for you and cultivate the desire for your goals. Keep going despite the bad days Challenges to recognize potential
[26:47 - 31:56] Closing Segment The legacy Tony wants to create: Inspire people through deeper and honest conversations. Connect with Tony (links below) Visit his website, Linkedin, and more! Join us for Tactical Friday!
Key Quotes: “We have to sometimes step away from, you know, the work and see what's really going on, you know, what are the things that are under the pattern that we're stuck in.” - Tony Martignetti “You can learn something you can take something in, but without that action without the ability to own the action that you take, it almost becomes meaningless.” - Tony Martignetti “Stop limiting yourself by putting yourself in a box, because everyone else is trying to define you based on what their label of you is.” - Tony Martignetti Resources https://www.amazon.com/Climbing-Right-Mountain-Navigating-Inspired/dp/B096LS2NBZ (Climbing The Right...
“When you break it down into those steps, it becomes achievable. What do we do in the military, we break it down, right? We break it down simple steps.” - Paul Huszar Welcome to this episode of Tactical Friday! In today’s episode, I welcome Paul Huszar back as he tells us the practical steps to take in making the transition to becoming business owners. It goes to show that the values we learned as veterans can be used as an advantage to make the process more feasible. LTC(R) Paul Huszar, CFE, P.E. is the CEO of VetCor, a restoration company focused on creating meaningful and sustainable employment opportunities for veterans, and Team VetCor, a holding company composed of several companies focused on creating business ownership opportunities for veterans and their immediate family members through franchising VetCor. Paul served 23 years on active duty including four combat tours in Iraq, service as the Dean of the U.S. Army Engineer School, and commanding Joint Task Force Eagle in 09-10, a 1,000+ Soldier and Airmen joint task force, operating throughout northern and western Iraq. Paul earned a B.S. in Civil Engineering from West Point and graduate certificates in Administration and Management, and Global Trade, Transportation and Logistics, along with an M.S.C.E from the University of Washington. Paul is a Certified Franchise Executive and also a licensed Professional Engineer in the state of Missouri. [00:01 - 00:46] Opening Segment If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over tohttp://knightly.productions/ ( knightly.productions)! For the first part of my interview with Paul, tune in to last Monday’s episode
[00:47 - 11:42] Call to Action for Transitioning Veterans Action steps to take Consider business ownership or owning stocks. Did you know that 49% of World War 2 veterans became business owners? Developing the business A system in place such as a franchise is ideal. This takes formulating a business plan, at least a month’s worth of profit and loss analysis, and Assumptions to facts Breaking down into simple steps
[11:43 - 13:23] Closing Segment Connect with Paul (links below) Visit his website, Linkedin, and more! Closing words
Key Quote: “A military leader can translate that [business operating systems] so effectively when it changes the game.” - Zack Knight Connect with Paul Visit his website at http://www.vetcorservices.com (www.vetcorservices.com). Connect with him at Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulhuszar/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulhuszar/). Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue on putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to expand their leadership capacity or clickhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tactical-leadership/id1498567657 ( here) to listen to our previous episodes. Tactical Leadership is brought to you by Knight Protection Services. A veteran-owned and operated company, with extensive experience in risk assessment and crime prevention. Find out more by visiting https://knightprotectionllc.com/ ( https://knightprotectionllc.com/) If you want to learn how to build a better business check out my website athttps://beatacticalleader.com/ ( Beatacticalleader.com). You can connect with us onhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/zaknight ( LinkedIn),https://www.instagram.com/beatacticalleader/ ( Instagram), or joinhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/BATLgroup/ ( Our BATL Space) and become part of the community.
“So you step out of that veteran world more into the business space, you start recognizing different aspects of things you don't learn and things they don't teach you in government work… They just don't set you up for success there. So they really teach you, you know, different intrinsic values that you just have to figure out on your own.” - Zack Knight Welcome to this solo episode Tactical Leader! In today’s episode, I discuss the key points from the discussion with Paul Huszar about the struggles during the transition from the military world to the entrepreneurship space, ways to learn outside of the military realm, and how we can bring more value in the society. [00:01 - 01:29] Opening Segment If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over tohttp://knightly.productions/ ( knightly.productions)! If you haven’t listened to last Monday’s episode, check it out! Paul Huszar’s main points
[1:30 - 04:34] My Takeaways From the veteran world to the business space It is tough to move forward in a positive manner when your identity is lost In this transition, you recognize what they do not teach you in government work Values we integrate as veterans We can bring so much value to the entrepreneurship space
[04:35 - 06:35] Closing Segment Closing words and reminders Tune in this Friday for part 2 of my discussion with Paul where he’ll discuss amazing tactics for you to apply
Key Quote: “Losing the uniform, losing that community…you start losing different capacities of that identity. It's really tough to maintain moving forward in a positive manner. ” - Zack Knight Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue on putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to expand their leadership capacity or clickhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tactical-leadership/id1498567657 ( here) to listen to our previous episodes. Tactical Leadership is brought to you by Knight Protection Services. A veteran-owned and operated company, with extensive experience in risk assessment and crime prevention. Find out more by visiting https://knightprotectionllc.com/ ( https://knightprotectionllc.com/) If you want to learn how to build a better business check out my website athttps://beatacticalleader.com/ ( Beatacticalleader.com). You can connect with us onhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/zaknight ( LinkedIn),https://www.instagram.com/beatacticalleader/ ( Instagram), or joinhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/BATLgroup/ ( Our BATL Space) and become part of the community.
“So how did we learn how to be an adult based on the cultures, norms, and values of the US military? I'm not trying to make a statement but is distinctly different than the rest of society. I'm not trying to say we're better because we're not, we just made different choices, right?” - Paul Huszar Welcome to another week of Tactical Leader! In today’s episode, we have Paul Huszar as he shares his military journey and his journey to leadership. How our identity is being heavily attached to our uniform as we transition out of the military realm can be a barrier for us on the way to exponential growth in society, but by recognizing our positive values, it is possible to pivot and grasp the life we deserve. LTC(R) Paul Huszar, CFE, P.E. is the CEO of VetCor, a restoration company focused on creating meaningful and sustainable employment opportunities for veterans, and Team VetCor, a holding company composed of several companies focused on creating business ownership opportunities for veterans and their immediate family members through franchising VetCor. Paul served 23 years on active duty including four combat tours in Iraq, service as the Dean of the U.S. Army Engineer School, and commanding Joint Task Force Eagle in 09-10, a 1,000+ Soldier and Airmen joint task force, operating throughout northern and western Iraq. Paul earned a B.S. in Civil Engineering from West Point and graduate certificates in Administration and Management, and Global Trade, Transportation and Logistics, along with an M.S.C.E from the University of Washington. Paul is a Certified Franchise Executive and also a licensed Professional Engineer in the state of Missouri. [00:01 - 04:29] Opening Segment If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over tohttp://knightly.productions/ ( knightly.productions)! Who is Paul Huszar? Being a West Point graduate and a retired Army officer Growth outside one’s comfort zone
[04:30 - 16:52] Risk Management in a Whole Different Light Starting the leadership journey Being trained in school significantly helps develop one’s leadership capacity. Deployment journey Having great noncommissioned officers along the way shapes one’s character. The process of risk management The components of risk management ensure that controls are in place. Restoration process Realm out of the military Your experiences and credentials can make you ask, “Don’t you know who I am?”. Why this is a struggle Choosing to pay it forward
[16:53 - 33:28] Factors to Shaping Our Identities Identity crisis Establishing your identity within your uniform makes the transition frustrating. Losing your potential Growing apart from the society Not wanting help The definition of being an adult in the US Military is different from the rest of the society. Making a different choice It’s a challenge when your credentials are not recognized. Values of veterans as an advantage We're learning lessons every day about what we can do better.
[33:29 - 38:35] Closing Segment The legacy Paul wants to create: Craft the vision and create irreversible momentum. Connect with Paul (links below) Visit his website, Linkedin, and more! Join us for Tactical Friday!
Key Quotes: “Growth happens outside of your comfort zone.” - Paul Huszar “We’re greater than adaptability and flexibility attached to creating different aspects of [the] business.” - Zack Knight Connect with Paul Visit his website at http://www.vetcorservices.com (www.vetcorservices.com). Connect with him at Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulhuszar/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulhuszar/). Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue on putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to expand their leadership...
“A video allows you to meet someone's interest and build business development funnels and not just be out there making videos.” - Andrew Myers Welcome to this episode of Tactical Friday! In today’s episode, Andrew Myers is back to tell us how video-making benefits organizations. By employing practical knowledge and skills, not necessarily professionally done, businessowners can take advantage of this tool to reveal the formula for business success. Andrew had his home security camera video go massively viral in 2017. He was seen wrestling to the ground an intruder who was about to break into his home. As a Military Paratrooper veteran, Andrew happened to have the skills needed to hold down the assailant until the police arrived. The original video gained over 10 million views and gave Andrew his 15 minutes of fame by appearing on many of the morning talk shows to discuss what happened. He took his shrewd business and marketing skills and turned the attention to a much needed cause. Knowing full well the unfortunate number of veterans who take their own lives each year, Andrew partnered with Paws and Stripes who offer an emotional support dog that can help keep more veterans alive. Watch his recap video (631k views) on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/watch/?extid=SEO----&v=1820801874613145 (https://www.facebook.com/watch/?extid=SEO----&v=1820801874613145) “Thieves should never take for granted that behind that door they want to break into might not be a paratrooper just like me willing to push the line of confrontation and be more prepared for a fight than they are.” BIOGRAPHY Andrew began in sales and marketing at 16 years old selling toys door to door and eventually stumbled into the world of selling cars at staffed event sales all over the country. Both jobs required a keen understanding of short, succinct, powerful sales language that worked more often than not! In 2008, he explored a passion for making videos and successfully started a nationally recognized custom video studio with his brother in the heart of Seattle that was focused on the Automotive Industry and creating strong sales-optimized videos. What’s Next Media was later purchased by an automotive advertising company. His second venture was systematically built to address all the problems he encountered in the large agency setting and doubled down to be an even more video-centric organization. He focused on using a series of video ads in concert with each other to digitally mimic the naturally more conversational sales process, rather than just producing “one-off” offer announcement type ads. The new idea helps small business owners build a system for their brand’s prospects where they are consistently seeing the right ad, served at the right time, with the right messaging to influence and engage anywhere in the purchase journey. While training clients and their staff, Andrew began teaching across the country the skills needed for business people to create their own ad content he uses in-house to populate the ads his agency creates. Providing quality training and removing this large barrier for both salespeople and organizations to create or obtain quality video content was key to finding success. Combining his extensive knowledge of selling people, not products and a videographer's storytelling ability he has compiled an extensive library of tips, tricks and examples to help anyone with a cell phone make “videos that don’t suck” that influence prospects and provide a more engaging experience. [00:01 - 00:40] Opening Segment If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over tohttp://knightly.productions/ ( knightly.productions)! For the first part of my interview with Andrew, tune in to last Monday’s episode
[00:41 - 14:06] How Impactful is Creating Videos for Businesses? How video rules everything The juice is worth the squeeze. Professional skill is not needed It is not...
“The more shots you take, the more data you get. And the more adjustments you make, the more accurate the next shot [will] always be.” - Andrew Myers Welcome to another week of Tactical Leader! In today’s episode, Andrew Myers shares how organizations can better establish themselves in the digital world through effective advertising. He also discusses the elements needed to stand out and how mindset plays a big role in day-to-day behavior and defining goals. Andrew had his home security camera video go massively viral in 2017. He was seen wrestling to the ground an intruder who was about to break into his home. As a Military Paratrooper veteran, Andrew happened to have the skills needed to hold down the assailant until the police arrived. The original video gained over 10 million views and gave Andrew his 15 minutes of fame by appearing on many of the morning talk shows to discuss what happened. He took his shrewd business and marketing skills and turned the attention to a much needed cause. Knowing full well the unfortunate number of veterans who take their own lives each year, Andrew partnered with Paws and Stripes who offer an emotional support dog that can help keep more veterans alive. Watch his recap video (631k views) on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/watch/?extid=SEO----&v=1820801874613145 (https://www.facebook.com/watch/?extid=SEO----&v=1820801874613145) “Thieves should never take for granted that behind that door they want to break into might not be a paratrooper just like me willing to push the line of confrontation and be more prepared for a fight than they are.” BIOGRAPHY Andrew began in sales and marketing at 16 years old selling toys door to door and eventually stumbled into the world of selling cars at staffed event sales all over the country. Both jobs required a keen understanding of short, succinct, powerful sales language that worked more often than not! In 2008, he explored a passion for making videos and successfully started a nationally recognized custom video studio with his brother in the heart of Seattle that was focused on the Automotive Industry and creating strong sales-optimized videos. What’s Next Media was later purchased by an automotive advertising company. His second venture was systematically built to address all the problems he encountered in the large agency setting and doubled down to be an even more video-centric organization. He focused on using a series of video ads in concert with each other to digitally mimic the naturally more conversational sales process, rather than just producing “one-off” offer announcement type ads. The new idea helps small business owners build a system for their brand’s prospects where they are consistently seeing the right ad, served at the right time, with the right messaging to influence and engage anywhere in the purchase journey. While training clients and their staff, Andrew began teaching across the country the skills needed for business people to create their own ad content he uses in-house to populate the ads his agency creates. Providing quality training and removing this large barrier for both salespeople and organizations to create or obtain quality video content was key to finding success. Combining his extensive knowledge of selling people, not products and a videographer's storytelling ability he has compiled an extensive library of tips, tricks and examples to help anyone with a cell phone make “videos that don’t suck” that influence prospects and provide a more engaging experience. [00:01 - 05:29] Opening Segment If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over tohttp://knightly.productions/ ( knightly.productions)! I introduce Andrew Myers Exploring sales and marketing in teenage years Cultivating a passion for making videos Creating shorthand content Employing ad bots
[05:30 - 16:56] The Strategies and Processes Towards Better Digital Marketing Strategies to...
“If people are part of the solution, they can feel empowered.” - Ian Clifford Welcome to this episode of Tactical Friday! In today’s episode, Ian Clifford brings in the tactical steps towards practicing accountability and navigating towards transformative social responsibility programs. Both individuals and organizations can be part of the big change as they strive towards impactful environmentalism. Ian Clifford – CEO and Board Chair Ian Clifford brings more than twenty-five years of experience in the fields of technology and marketing and has successfully led the Company to global brand recognition through its unique energy solutions. From 2006 to today, Ian has raised more than $60 million in equity financing for the Company. Ian co-founded digIT Interactive, a full-service Internet marketing company serving Fortune 500, which he sold at the peak of the market in 2000. [00:01 - 00:41] Opening Segment If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over tohttp://knightly.productions/ ( knightly.productions)! For the first part of my interview with Ian, tune in to last Monday’s episode
[00:42 - 08:43] How Can Organizations Determine their Capacity to Scale Up? Supporting the paradigm shift Environmentalism can be done in simple ways. It is about taking accountability regarding the companies we patronize. Individual basis Supporting sustainable agriculture Participate in discussions and buy shares. Invest in companies deeply committed to social change. Transparency of companies Recommendations for business leaders Support is available in developing social responsibility programs. People as part of the solution
[08:44 - 10:46] Closing Segment Connect with Ian (links below) Visit his website, Linkedin, and more! Closing words
Key Quotes: “We all have to look around. What does our footprint look like today, on an individual basis? How can we change things and these things can be as simple as, you know, recycling properly, and, you know, riding your bike when you, you know, you instead of taking your car using public transportation, if it's available, those sorts of things.” - Ian Clifford “It's [environmentalism] making the companies that we work for accountable, you know, so ensuring that there's an environmental program within the company that you're engaged in on a daily basis, the people that you buy things from, it's important to understand where they come from. There has to be accountability. And that's a big part of it.” - Ian Clifford “Agriculture, sadly, you know, it feeds all of us, but it's also a huge polluter globally. And that's got to change.” - Ian Clifford Connect with Ian Visit his website at https://fuelpositive.com/ (FuelPositive.com). Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue on putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to expand their leadership capacity or clickhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tactical-leadership/id1498567657 ( here) to listen to our previous episodes. Tactical Leadership is brought to you by Knight Protection Services. A veteran-owned and operated company, with extensive experience in risk assessment and crime prevention. Find out more by visiting https://knightprotectionllc.com/ ( https://knightprotectionllc.com/) If you want to learn how to build a better business check out my website athttps://beatacticalleader.com/ ( Beatacticalleader.com). You can connect with us onhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/zaknight ( LinkedIn),https://www.instagram.com/beatacticalleader/ ( Instagram), or joinhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/BATLgroup/ ( Our BATL Space) and become part of the community.
“More and more people started aligning with this about that mission-driven aspect, what are we, because we were doing something not just making money, because we were doing something with that money, it really highlighted the value of what we were trying to bring into the world.” - Zack Knight Welcome to this solo episode Tactical Leader! In today’s episode, I will be discussing my thoughts coming from the enlightening conversation with Ian Clifford, as he talked about renewable energy, sustainable supply chains, and the biggest piece from all these - the advocacy to make the world a better place. [00:01 - 01:15] Opening Segment If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over tohttp://knightly.productions/ ( knightly.productions)! If you haven’t listened to last Monday’s episode, check it out! Ian Clifford’s points on renewable energy
[1:16 - 08:51] My Takeaways Mission and purpose-driven values The focus shifts on creating an environment that leads to performance. Supporting non profit organizations We must be proactive with our advocacies to be purpose-driven. More than making money It becomes about what we do with the money that shows the value we bring. Support companies that strive for the betterment of the world.
[08:52 - 10:18] Closing Segment Closing words and reminders Tune in this Friday for part 2 of my discussion with Ian where he’ll discuss the tactics in making your money matter
Key Quote: “It’s more about ‘You have a for profit company. What are you doing with those profits? How are you sustaining different things?’ which is how the security firm really utilizes profits attached to supporting those programs that are nonprofit. ” - Zack Knight Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue on putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to expand their leadership capacity or clickhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tactical-leadership/id1498567657 ( here) to listen to our previous episodes. Tactical Leadership is brought to you by Knight Protection Services. A veteran-owned and operated company, with extensive experience in risk assessment and crime prevention. Find out more by visiting https://knightprotectionllc.com/ ( https://knightprotectionllc.com/) If you want to learn how to build a better business check out my website athttps://beatacticalleader.com/ ( Beatacticalleader.com). You can connect with us onhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/zaknight ( LinkedIn),https://www.instagram.com/beatacticalleader/ ( Instagram), or joinhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/BATLgroup/ ( Our BATL Space) and become part of the community.
“It's very easy to say that you're doing things, but it's another thing to actually do them and to prove that you're doing them.” - Ian Clifford Welcome to another week of Tactical Leader! In today’s episode, we have Ian Clifford sharing the advocacy of his company on the imperative of making a difference to combat climate change. He tells why cultivating leadership within the young generation is key and how leaders can mindfully solve problems with sustainable solutions. Ian Clifford – CEO and Board Chair Ian Clifford brings more than twenty-five years of experience in the fields of technology and marketing and has successfully led the Company to global brand recognition through its unique energy solutions. From 2006 to today, Ian has raised more than $60 million in equity financing for the Company. Ian co-founded digIT Interactive, a full-service Internet marketing company serving Fortune 500, which he sold at the peak of the market in 2000. [00:01 - 08:30] Opening Segment If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over tohttp://knightly.productions/ ( knightly.productions)! Who is Ian Clifford? Fighting climate change through sustainable carbon-free solutions Encouraging young people to explore everything creatively Building a strong team of people from the young generation
[08:31 - 12:39] Targeting Sustainability with Mindfulness The advocacy towards sustainability It is alarming that many natural wonders do not exist anymore or are out of shape. We may be tiny, but we can make a huge influence. Consciously making impact Building key contributors in the team It is all about bringing people in who know more than you do. Consulting relationship Technology for renewable energy The ammonia industry is one of the dirtiest industries on the planet. There is no need for a supply chain. It is possible to have a carbon-free source of electricity. Vulnerability of supply chains and grids Ammonia as a fossil fuel replacement The target is removing uncertainty from vulnerable stakeholders.
[12:40 - 32:08] Going Back to the Fundamentals to Make the Change The imperative to address climate change Acknowledge that the manner of satisfying human consumption is bad. We must decentralize, simplify, and create certainty. Local and global scales It is possible to set on top of existing infrastructure for this mission. Cleaner and more efficient It goes back to fundamental changes.
[32:09 - 36:48] Closing Segment The legacy Ian wants to create: Leave this world better than you had it. Connect with Ian (links below) Visit his website, Linkedin, and more! Join us for Tactical Friday!
Key Quotes: “Just being under the surface of the ocean alone is enough to say, ‘This is a big world here…we're tiny, but we have [a] huge influence.’.” - Ian Clifford “It is where the world needs to go…it’s that we got to make fundamental changes.” - Ian Clifford Connect with Ian Visit his website at https://fuelpositive.com/ (FuelPositive.com). Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue on putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to expand their leadership capacity or clickhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tactical-leadership/id1498567657 ( here) to listen to our previous episodes. Tactical Leadership is brought to you by Knight Protection Services. A veteran-owned and operated company, with extensive experience in risk assessment and crime prevention. Find out more by visiting https://knightprotectionllc.com/ ( https://knightprotectionllc.com/) If you want to learn how to build a better business check out my website athttps://beatacticalleader.com/ ( Beatacticalleader.com). You can connect with us onhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/zaknight (...
“I started making a list of men that I admire - my grandpa, men that I've known in the world, some are friends, some are colleagues, somebody I didn’t know really, but I just admire them. And I go, that's it. I want to be on this list. I want to be a man that I admire.” - Alex Weber Welcome to this episode of Tactical Friday! In today’s episode, I welcome Alex Weber back to share his mission and perspectives in manhood, the mindset it takes to become the best version of ourselves, and what it takes to be a man. Alex Weber is an International Speaker, Award-Winning Entertainer, and American Ninja Warrior positively inspiring millions to achieve breakthrough success! In addition to being an in-demand keynote speaker, an award-winning host, and competing alongside elite athletes on American Ninja Warrior, Alex has been awarded US Lacrosse Coach of the Year honors, holds a World Record, and competed in the World Championships of lacrosse finishing as a Top Scorer in the world. But he also knows what it feels like to hit setbacks, self-doubt, pressures, uncertainty, and failures -- and overcome them. It's his sincere understanding of peak performance and peak challenges, mixed with unforgettable stories and actionable strategies that makes Alex connect so well with audiences. Alex knows what it takes to summon the best of ourselves in the moments we need it most. For ourselves, and for the people who need us to lead the way forward. With his contagious energy and passion, Alex shares his game-changing secrets to record-breaking success, and will be the human shot of espresso to make your audience come alive! [00:01 - 00:39] Opening Segment If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over tohttp://knightly.productions/ ( knightly.productions)! For the first part of my interview with Alex, tune in to last Monday’s episode
[00:40 - 10:20] On the Journey to be the Best Version of Ourselves What it takes to be a man It is about being on top of your game and the willingness to sacrifice in the name of the greater good. Becoming someone you admire Becoming the best version of yourself Losing your identity as you lose the uniform Recognize the connection and camaraderie through supportive communities.
[10:21 - 12:25] Closing Segment Connect with Alex (links below) Visit his website, Linkedin, and more! Closing words
Key Quote: “There's 1,000,001 different ways to be a man in 2021 heading in 2022. But myself and the community that we're building, we're planting a flag and saying, This is the man that we want to be. And if it's not for you, best wishes, take care, all the love, but if it is for you, come on in.” - Alex Weber Connect with Alex Visit his website at https://www.imalexweber.com/ (https://www.imalexweber.com/) and follow him on Instagram @menweadmire and @imalexweber. Check out his book https://www.amazon.com/Fail-Proof-Become-Unstoppable-You/dp/1642938696 (Fail Proof: Become the Unstoppable You)! Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue on putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to expand their leadership capacity or clickhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tactical-leadership/id1498567657 ( here) to listen to our previous episodes. Tactical Leadership is brought to you by Knight Protection Services. A veteran-owned and operated company, with extensive experience in risk assessment and crime prevention. Find out more by visiting https://knightprotectionllc.com/ ( https://knightprotectionllc.com/) If you want to learn how to build a better business check out my website athttps://beatacticalleader.com/ ( Beatacticalleader.com). You can connect with us onhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/zaknight (...
“We can do things, even if we fail at it, suck at it. People judge us. Our internal judgment is going up and saying ‘Stop. Back away. We don't really want this.’ even though we do…So that begins with bravery to be honest and simply said, ‘You know what? I want this.’.” - Alex Weber Welcome to another week of Tactical Leader! In today’s episode, Alex Weber talks about the concept of brave honesty - sometimes in life, we tend to let judgments cloud our heads and hinder us from going for what we want. It takes courage to objectively analyze the situation and finally let go of false identity to pivot. Alex Weber is an International Speaker, Award-Winning Entertainer, and American Ninja Warrior positively inspiring millions to achieve breakthrough success! In addition to being an in-demand keynote speaker, an award-winning host, and competing alongside elite athletes on American Ninja Warrior, Alex has been awarded US Lacrosse Coach of the Year honors, holds a World Record, and competed in the World Championships of lacrosse finishing as a Top Scorer in the world. But he also knows what it feels like to hit setbacks, self-doubt, pressures, uncertainty, and failures -- and overcome them. It's his sincere understanding of peak performance and peak challenges, mixed with unforgettable stories and actionable strategies that makes Alex connect so well with audiences. Alex knows what it takes to summon the best of ourselves in the moments we need it most. For ourselves, and for the people who need us to lead the way forward. With his contagious energy and passion, Alex shares his game-changing secrets to record-breaking success, and will be the human shot of espresso to make your audience come alive! [00:01 - 07:26] Opening Segment If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over tohttp://knightly.productions/ ( knightly.productions)! Who is Alex Weber? Loving one’s purpose and acting upon your calling The need to succeed in spite of being in the verge of failing
[07:27 - 13:00] The Concept of Brave Honesty: Going For What You Want Values from athletics to business The way to start is defining and understanding the challenges. Judgement hinders us from going for what we want. Be brave and acknowledge that you want what you want, so go for it! Goals deemed to be unrealistic It takes brave honesty and objectivity to recognize what’s working or what’s not.
[13:01 - 30:25] Capitalizing the Power to Analyze and Adapt The starting point of mindful leadership The skill is understanding people and showing care to those around you. Ask yourself: What exactly do you want to happen? The baseline principle is the same not matter the industry Peak performers and achievement It is not only about having willpower, but having your mind set to something else you are more excited about. We are what we do most often. Be mindful as the dial increases. Capitalize your adaptability Change doesn’t have to be massive. It could be about small things day to day.
[30:26 - 33:10] Closing Segment The legacy Alex wants to create: Employ brave honesty and follow your fire. Connect with Alex (links below) Visit his website, Linkedin, and more! Join us for Tactical Friday!
Key Quotes: “The recipe starts with, you got to just show up. And that's not easy to do, but you got to show up in the deep end.” - Alex Weber “For long term success, what I've found is you need to have something else that you are more excited about.” - Alex Weber Connect with Alex Visit his website at https://www.imalexweber.com/ (https://www.imalexweber.com/). Check out his book https://www.amazon.com/Fail-Proof-Become-Unstoppable-You/dp/1642938696 (Fail Proof: Become the Unstoppable You)! Resources Mentioned https://www.amazon.com/Student-Life-Becoming-Philosophy-Existence/dp/1458214273 (Student of Life by Brannon W. McConkey)...
“If you will just stop and be present for somebody else and get to know them, you are giving them a gift that nobody else has given them today.” - Dirk van Reenen Welcome to this episode of Tactical Friday! In today’s episode, Dirk van Reenen comes back to further explain the process of building stronger teams and the pointers to consider before jumping into the hiring process. He talks about the greatest gift a leader can give that leads to better positioning and alignment. Dirk van Reenen is the founder and CEO of BERGflow, a company that specializes in helping small and medium sized businesses build better teams to grow faster, with higher profits, and more time freedom. Dirk is an award-winning entrepreneur, international consultant, trainer, and former CEO of an $800 million a year sales organization. After a decade of experience in building fast growing companies by focusing on building strong teams, Dirk made some huge life changes in 2017. Since 2017, Dirk has been focused on his real passion with BERGflow in working with ordinary small and medium sized business owners that really want to elevate their business and life by focusing on their people. Learning how to hire the right people based on company culture, values, and vision, and then building collaborative teams in the workplace. It’s the X Factor of growing and scaling successful business today, and it’s what he specializes in. [00:01 - 00:47] Opening Segment If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over tohttp://knightly.productions/ ( knightly.productions)! For the first part of my interview with Dirk, tune in to last Monday’s episode
[00:48 - 14:42] How Can Organizations Determine their Capacity to Scale Up? Understanding the human operating system What to think about before the staffing process - The existing members Crafting incredible systems More buy-in Disrupting the thought pattern Be in a different environment to give less emphasis on work itself. Create an opportunity to get to know your team by asking life story questions. Creating connection and empathy Correctly investing time with the team prompts repositioning and alignment.
[14:43 - 16:52] Closing Segment Connect with Dirk (links below) Visit his website for a free initial assessment! Closing words
Key Quotes: “A lot of times like your leaders, you know, your boss, your leader, they're busy people, they got a lot going on, and they're coming to you and saying, like, ‘Hey, I just want to spend some good quality time with you.’ Right off the bat, that's a major pattern interrupt. ” - Dirk van Reenen “A team of people are there to work together towards a common goal. A group of people are just there for random reasons to do things.” - Dirk van Reenen Connect with Dirk Visit his website at https://www.bergflow.com/ (https://www.bergflow.com/). Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue on putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to expand their leadership capacity or clickhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tactical-leadership/id1498567657 ( here) to listen to our previous episodes. Tactical Leadership is brought to you by Knight Protection Services. A veteran-owned and operated company, with extensive experience in risk assessment and crime prevention. Find out more by visiting https://knightprotectionllc.com/ ( https://knightprotectionllc.com/) If you want to learn how to build a better business check out my website athttps://beatacticalleader.com/ ( Beatacticalleader.com). You can connect with us onhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/zaknight ( LinkedIn),https://www.instagram.com/beatacticalleader/ ( Instagram), or joinhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/BATLgroup/ ( Our BATL Space)...
“You have to trust the people that you're putting there. And if you don't trust them, why did you hire them in the first place?” - Zack Knight Welcome to this solo episode Tactical Leader! In today’s solocast, I highlighted the key points of Dirk van Reenen from last Monday’s interview. This goes to show that building a foundation of trust is necessary in promoting empowerment of individuals in the organization. By letting the people be heard and applying effective tactics to verify, teams can collaborate and perform better. [00:01 - 01:25] Opening Segment If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over tohttp://knightly.productions/ ( knightly.productions)! If you haven’t listened to last Monday’s episode, check it out!
[1:26 - 08:46] My Takeaways The dichotomy between a team and a group It is possible that these people are working in the same realm, but with no collaborative efforts. Mastermind in the organization Hiring the smartest person in the room Perhaps they only need someone to drive them forward to reach their potential. Checks and balances are important, but let people be heard. Trust and empowerment
[08:47 - 10:02] Closing Segment Closing words and reminders Tune in this Friday for part 2 of my discussion with Dirk where he’ll bring awesome insights
Key Quote/s: “You can go about hiring somebody that is that smartest person in the room that is able to level you up. And maybe they just don't have that piece to be CEO, or maybe they're not, you know, they're not part of their own business. They haven't figured that piece out yet. But they're really wanting to drive somebody forward because they have that potential to just be an amazing piece of a puzzle.” - Zack Knight “If something is really broken, I understand the need for that check and that balance. But if you're not trusting your person in the first place, then...that person in particular, really voices, the voice not feeling trusted, the voice of not feeling empowered.” - Zack Knight Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue on putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to expand their leadership capacity or clickhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tactical-leadership/id1498567657 ( here) to listen to our previous episodes. Tactical Leadership is brought to you by Knight Protection Services. A veteran-owned and operated company, with extensive experience in risk assessment and crime prevention. Find out more by visiting https://knightprotectionllc.com/ ( https://knightprotectionllc.com/) If you want to learn how to build a better business check out my website athttps://beatacticalleader.com/ ( Beatacticalleader.com). You can connect with us onhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/zaknight ( LinkedIn),https://www.instagram.com/beatacticalleader/ ( Instagram), or joinhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/BATLgroup/ ( Our BATL Space) and become part of the community.
“When you learn how to find people that are in alignment with you - and that's the word - is in alignment with who you are, in alignment with the values of the company, in alignment with the mission and vision of the company, and in alignment with the opportunities of the company, then you start hiring people that are going to be there as part of unlocking the future opportunities of the company.” - Dirk van Reenen Welcome to another week of Tactical Leader! In today’s episode, we have Dirk van Reenen to talk about the implications of this rapidly changing world and how people cope, the impact of hiring practices and brand positioning in attracting people, and how organizations can better the recruitment dynamic towards a successful, collaborative environment. Dirk van Reenen is the founder and CEO of BERGflow, a company that specializes in helping small and medium sized businesses build better teams to grow faster, with higher profits, and more time freedom. Dirk is an award-winning entrepreneur, international consultant, trainer, and former CEO of an $800 million a year sales organization. After a decade of experience in building fast growing companies by focusing on building strong teams, Dirk made some huge life changes in 2017. Since 2017, Dirk has been focused on his real passion with BERGflow in working with ordinary small and medium sized business owners that really want to elevate their business and life by focusing on their people. Learning how to hire the right people based on company culture, values, and vision, and then building collaborative teams in the workplace. It’s the X Factor of growing and scaling successful business today, and it’s what he specializes in. [00:01 - 05:28] Opening Segment If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over tohttp://knightly.productions/ ( knightly.productions)! Who is Dirk van Reenen? Being adaptive to the changing environment From a small town to stepping into the big world Understanding at a deep level - both on yourself and your team
[05:29 - 16:06] Adaptability in this Ever-Changing World as a Leader Organizations on effective collaboration The new model is about finding people in alignment, going out, and conquering together. Team environment vs. leader environment Getting data points on people includes hardwiring, cognitive agility, and emotional intelligence. Top-down leadership as a killer of companies Recognize the human capacity to adapt to change versus the actual rate of change in the world. The 2016 onwards shift It is easy to see if the leader is driven by ego or willingness to collaborate. Without the right people around you, leadership fails.
[16:07 - 30:19] Crafting the Winning Hiring Dynamic towards Success The hiring process dynamic to success The core function is to consider the structure of the company. SOG model Target the big gap by addressing potential cognitive or behavioral stresses. Assessment tools to use Individuals with high cognitive agility scores need to be mentally stimulated at a high level constantly. They tend to be bored easily! Hiring the wrong people is expensive - consider the time and money spent. The three criteria questions for conducting a winning interview Talk about life stories to figure out patterns. Allow interviewees to express their thought process. Get relational Allow grace and authenticity to unlock the innate genius.
[30:20 - 34:18] Closing Segment The legacy Dirk wants to create: Organizations have impact and the capacity to help people succeed. Connect with Dirk (links below) Visit his website, Linkedin, and more! Join us for Tactical Friday!
Key Quotes: “The single most important thing that a leader needs to understand to be able to build a great team is they have to know themselves at a deep level and they have to be able to know their team and understand their team at a deep...
“Do you want them engaged? Do you want them to feel good? Do you want them to know that their voice matters? Do you want them to really want to help you? And you don't get that very often by just telling somebody what to do.” - Scott Drake Welcome to this episode of Tactical Friday! In today’s episode, Scott Drake goes back to target the much-needed self-assessment leaders should consider on the way to evolve their methods. He emphasized the significance of determining the goals of leadership to find out the level of perspective and skill set required towards achievement. Scott Drake is a sought-after consultant and trainer who made every mistake when rising through the leadership ranks. After seeing emerging leaders on his teams repeating the same mistakes, he set out to find a simpler and faster way to grow leaders. When he couldn't find a shortcut, he invented one. [00:01 - 00:37] Opening Segment If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over tohttp://knightly.productions/ ( knightly.productions)! For the first part of my interview with Scott, tune in to last Monday’s episode
[00:38 - 13:42] Scale Up in Leadership through Awareness and Understanding Self-assessment and mindset in the leadership scale Understanding the goals of leadership is key. This way, people can perceive the skills needed. The four ultimate goals of leadership The way to learn leadership focuses on one or some of these four dimensions. This results in seemingly conflicting goals. Determine the jobs to fill throughout the course of your career and the level of perspective needed to make those happen. Emotion vs. intellect Experts vs. leaders on understanding and connecting Experts emphasize that their way is the best way while leaders understand subjectivity. Perfection vs. situational quality Understanding the situation changes relationships. Let others know that they are heard. Working through others This is applicable everywhere and should be done in a healthy manner. It is not about telling others what to do. Be mindful of your methods. Scott’s three-step process
[13:43 - 15:38] Closing Segment Connect with Scott (links below) Visit his website for a free assessment and connect with him on Linkedin! Closing words
Key Quote/s: “There were a lot of people who just didn't understand the goals, right? And then if they understood the goals of leadership, again, they have the skills to do it. But what are the goals?” - Scott Drake “The awareness that these are the overall goals of leadership, and that they're conflicting at times, helps leaders and helps leadership teams work better together and to be able to really accomplish those goals.” - Scott Drake Connect with Scott Visit his website at https://www.jumpcoach.com/ (https://www.jumpcoach.com/). Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue on putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to expand their leadership capacity or clickhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tactical-leadership/id1498567657 ( here) to listen to our previous episodes. Tactical Leadership is brought to you by Knight Protection Services. A veteran-owned and operated company, with extensive experience in risk assessment and crime prevention. Find out more by visiting https://knightprotectionllc.com/ ( https://knightprotectionllc.com/) If you want to learn how to build a better business check out my website athttps://beatacticalleader.com/ ( Beatacticalleader.com). You can connect with us onhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/zaknight ( LinkedIn),https://www.instagram.com/beatacticalleader/ ( Instagram), or joinhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/BATLgroup/ ( Our BATL Space) and become part of the community.
“You have to empower yourself to be a better leader - to learn, to grow, to be aware, because being aware is so key and so important.” - Zack Knight Welcome to this solo episode Tactical Leader! In today’s episode, I reflect on the analytical approach to leadership that Scott Drake forwarded as we craft our way to self-mastery. It truly takes awareness of oneself - one’s capabilities, limiting beliefs, and habits - to come out empowered and from there, be on the way to execution. [00:01 - 01:25] Opening Segment If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over tohttp://knightly.productions/ ( knightly.productions)! If you haven’t listened to last Monday’s episode with Scott Drake, check it out! Register for free in https://beatacticalleader.com/ (https://beatacticalleader.com/) for leadership courses!
[1:38 - 10:21] My Takeaways The analytical approach to leadership It is not only about the process, but also about the implementation. Recognizing what you may be missing The danger of overlooking your methods This can make or break you in your leadership journey. Becoming empowered and aware Assess your capacity and take action.
[05:56 - 06:57] Closing Segment Closing words and reminders Tune in this Friday for part 2 of my discussion with Scott where he’ll discuss amazing tactics for you to apply
Key Quotes: “It [the art of leadership] is to not just talk about the what, but also talk about the how. Don't just talk about the process, but talk about the implementation.” - Zack Knight “You might only see the surface level stuff, but you might not see the stuff that is going to make or break your overall journey as a leader.” - Zack Knight Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue on putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to expand their leadership capacity or clickhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tactical-leadership/id1498567657 ( here) to listen to our previous episodes. Tactical Leadership is brought to you by Knight Protection Services. A veteran-owned and operated company, with extensive experience in risk assessment and crime prevention. Find out more by visiting https://knightprotectionllc.com/ ( https://knightprotectionllc.com/) If you want to learn how to build a better business check out my website athttps://beatacticalleader.com/ ( Beatacticalleader.com). You can connect with us onhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/zaknight ( LinkedIn),https://www.instagram.com/beatacticalleader/ ( Instagram), or joinhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/BATLgroup/ ( Our BATL Space) and become part of the community.
“I think the X Factor is empathy, right? I think they have to be able to see the world from the perspective of their employees...You came up through the ranks being the hero in your own head, you got promoted, because you are the hero, you are the expert, right? But when you're a leader, your team wants to be the hero of the story.” - Scott Drake Welcome to another week of Tactical Leader! In today’s episode, Scott Drake talks about his painstaking journey involving huge monetary losses and a number of years before rising as an effective leader. He talks about how leaders should be mindful of the very essence of leadership, not as an avenue to protect one’s ego, but to let others be the hero of the story. Scott Drake is a sought-after consultant and trainer who made every mistake when rising through the leadership ranks. After seeing emerging leaders on his teams repeating the same mistakes, he set out to find a simpler and faster way to grow leaders. When he couldn't find a shortcut, he invented one. [00:01 - 04:30] Opening Segment If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over tohttp://knightly.productions/ ( knightly.productions)! Get to know Scott Drake College not representing what he learned Leadership is not taught in institutions The way to becoming an effective leader
[04:31 - 12:46] The Way to the Art of Leadership: Mishaps and Realizations The art of leading It is not only having inspirational vision but also recognizing the help of others. The importance of Emotional Quotient Scott talks about his leadership journey There is danger in losing patience when coaching. We think we know all the answers. Not recognizing the mistakes until years later Books as powerful resources Get clear between what is essential and what is trivial.
[12:47 - 29:01] Recognizing What’s Broken: Fasttrack to Effective Leading The foundations of leadership Recognize what is broken to figure out the fix. Making the same mistakes Scope of the goals Monitoring development Check out the free version of his leadership training on his website! The principles of authentic hiring Considering these four aspects will allow great engagement and attract great employees. Skills and aptitude required Extrinsic motivators Asserting the core values Intrinsic motivator The X Factor of a leader As a leader, let the team be the hero of the story. Do not let your ego get into you. Be willing to adapt overtime. Recognize changes and display empathy. Behaving to protect your position Learn how to play well with others. Understand that they want recognition also. Crafting the motivators Leadership for GenZers Consider what your goals are and take responsibility of your growth. It is possible to build network both in college and out of college.
[29:02 - 32:55] Closing Segment The legacy Scott wants to create: Leadership can solve challenges in the world. Connect with Scott (links below) Visit his website and check out his resources! Join us for Tactical Friday!
Key Quote/s: “The skill aspect of leadership is something that most people already have. What they don't have is the right mindset.” - Scott Drake “A huge common problem of most leaders, especially early on, is that we think we're there because we have all the answers.” - Scott Drake Resources https://www.amazon.com/Ideal-Team-Player-Recognize-Cultivate-ebook/dp/B01B6AEJJ0 (The Ideal Team Player by Patrick Lencioni) https://www.amazon.com/Five-Dysfunctions-Team-Leadership-Fable/dp/0787960756 (The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni) https://www.amazon.com/Multipliers-Best-Leaders-Everyone-Smarter/dp/0061964395 (Multipliers by Liz Wiseman) https://www.amazon.com/Essentialism-Disciplined-Pursuit-Greg-McKeown/dp/0804137382 (Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown) Connect with Scott Visit his website at...
“It's about challenging the norms of what we traditionally believe about ourselves, about success, about business… All great coaching advice is going to be counterintuitive.” - Shawn Dill Welcome to this episode of Tactical Friday! In today’s episode, Shawn Dill & Lacey Book are back to discuss their practical advice as we project authenticity and bring transparency forward. By recognizing our values despite the counterintuitive, we can move towards execution. Dr. Lacey Book is the secret weapon for several high level entrepreneurs throughout the world. Lacey is a 'Book Yourself Solid' certified business coach. She works with her clients to grow their businesses in the area of sales, marketing and money mindset. She is the Systems Queen - she works specifically on the systems and processes that you can build your business around that allow growth to happen naturally. Along with her husband, Dr. Shawn Dill, this power couple runs The Black Diamond Club - a group of 600+ service professionals with a desire to reach more people and make a bigger impact. Lacey spends her summers in Carmel, Indiana and her winters in Naples, Florida. No matter where she goes, her little Yorkie Dexter is always right by her side. [00:01 - 00:43] Opening Segment If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over tohttp://knightly.productions/ ( knightly.productions)! For the first part of my interview with Shawn Dill & Lacey Book, tune in to last Monday’s episode
[00:44 - 17:14] Showing Up with Authenticity and Getting into Execution The rationale behind the Black Diamond Club It is about having a group without shame in celebrating even small wins. It is necessary to walk the walk to establish authenticity. When we are getting sold to Transparency is key. Nobody wants to be forced to show up inauthentically. The value of giving credit Recognizing our mentors Coaches must know your specific goal to be able to help you better. The courses are for not just the knowledge but also for the network. Where the real value lies Bringing an open mind Be aware of the traditional beliefs to realize what is counterintuitive. Build the desire not just to learn but to execute.
[17:15 - 19:07] Closing Segment Connect with Shawn Dill & Lacey Book (links below) Be part of their club and reach out to them! Closing words
Key Quotes: “Nobody wants to go into business and feel like they're doing it inauthentically, or feel like they're showing up as somebody that somebody told them they should be.” - Lacey Book “Done is better than perfect.” - Lacey Book Connect with Shawn Dill & Lacey Book Visit their website at http://www.blackdiamondclub.com (www.blackdiamondclub.com) and be part of the club! Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue on putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to expand their leadership capacity or clickhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tactical-leadership/id1498567657 ( here) to listen to our previous episodes. Tactical Leadership is brought to you by Knight Protection Services. A veteran-owned and operated company, with extensive experience in risk assessment and crime prevention. Find out more by visiting https://knightprotectionllc.com/ ( https://knightprotectionllc.com/) If you want to learn how to build a better business check out my website athttps://beatacticalleader.com/ ( Beatacticalleader.com). You can connect with us onhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/zaknight ( LinkedIn),https://www.instagram.com/beatacticalleader/ ( Instagram), or joinhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/BATLgroup/ ( Our BATL Space) and become part of the community.
“If you run into things in your life that make you that uncomfortable, you need to lean in and figure out why because that's where you grow and make the most change.” - Lacey Book Welcome to another week of Tactical Leader! In today’s episode, we have the power couple, Shawn Dill & Lacey Book, to share their story on what got them into business from the chiropractic profession and the struggles they have faced transitioning to the world of entrepreneurship. Their realizations attests the significance of the environment and early-on exposure as to what attitude we may have in the future. Dr. Lacey Book is the secret weapon for several high level entrepreneurs throughout the world. Lacey is a 'Book Yourself Solid' certified business coach. She works with her clients to grow their businesses in the area of sales, marketing and money mindset. She is the Systems Queen - she works specifically on the systems and processes that you can build your business around that allow growth to happen naturally. Along with her husband, Dr. Shawn Dill, this power couple runs The Black Diamond Club - a group of 600+ service professionals with a desire to reach more people and make a bigger impact. Lacey spends her summers in Carmel, Indiana and her winters in Naples, Florida. No matter where she goes, her little Yorkie Dexter is always right by her side. [00:01 - 08:43] Opening Segment If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over tohttp://knightly.productions/ ( knightly.productions)! Who are Lacey Book and Shawn Dill? Being a secret weapon for high-level entrepreneurs and a systems queen The power couple behind The Black Diamond Club Promoting making an impact Their journey to discovering entrepreneurship from chiropractic
[08:44 - 21:37] From Underbidding to Embracing Profitability Insights from practice-only to profitability School teaches you the skill in the profession, but not the business side. The negative connotation to business success Successful people have always had the hustle block - others need to learn the skill Getting into the shift Observe the habits of our mentors and those more knowledgeable. The caveat to underbidding your work The handshake deal Recognize the limiting beliefs you have developed that you may be carrying to entrepreneruship.
[21:38 - 35:31] Blind Side Targeting via Introspection and Recognition Targeting the blindsides “All business problems are personal problems in disguise.” The memory of the idea of money Introspection will make you realize the limiting beliefs and the internal struggles you are having. Money as a faith-based topic The sinister power of negativity It may be - you were feeling negative and then you became broke - not the other way around. Lacey shares her resources Our family is a significant contributor to how we perceive the concept of money. Allow discomfort for change
[35:32 - 44:52] Closing Segment The legacy Lacey wants to create: Make more money to leverage how you can make an impact. The legacy Shawn wants to create: Grab the opportunity to stand for your conviction. Connect with Shawn Dill & Lacey Book (links below) Visit their website, join their group, and send an email! Join us for Tactical Friday!
Key Quotes: “And then they [the chefs] make something right, because that's a skill that they have. But almost every chef dreams of one day owning their own restaurant, over 50% of all restaurants fail. Why? Because they're good at the thing. They could be amazing at cooking...but the missing element is business.” - Shawn Dill “He [Lacey’s father] unfortunately was a failed entrepreneur. Why? Because his heart was so dang big that he always wanted to help people, and he would underbid on his jobs. And every time he underbid on his jobs, what did that do that didn't serve our family, it didn't serve the...
“What you are aware of, you control. And what you're unaware of controls you.” - Don Joseph Welcome to this episode of Tactical Friday! In today’s episode, Don Joseph brings us to the practical steps we can take in recognizing our triggers, establishing a healthy viewpoint with our emotions, and ultimately, finding our way to fulfillment. Don Joseph Goewey is the executive director of the Center for Spiritual Exchange, which is the official archive for all the works of Anthony De Mello. Previously, Don directed a human performance firm that consulted with Fortune 100 companies to alleviate employee stress and elevate people’s experience of work and life. He has also managed the department of psychiatry at Stanford University Medical School, and headed an institute that pioneered a psycho-spiritual approach to overcoming catastrophic life events and which in 2005 was awarded the Excellence in Medicine metal by the American Medical Association. Don is the author of the Amazon bestseller, The End of Stress: Four Steps to Rewire Your Brain, which is based on breakthroughs in neuroscience that facilitate the shift in mindset that changes brain structure to quiet stress reactions and amplify the higher brain function that predicts greater success and happiness in life. [00:01 - 00:41] Opening Segment If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over tohttp://knightly.productions/ ( knightly.productions)! For the first part of my interview with Don, tune in to last Monday’s episode
[00:42 - 12:12] Tactical Steps to Getting Unstuck - On the Way to Success Getting unstuck Recognize how your brain is wired to perceive demands. Short-lived satisfaction or suffering Ridding the dysfunctional program The way there is awareness to establish control. Targeting the thoughts and and painful emotions Get to know what’s going on inside you to find out what sabotages your happiness and peace. Repressing and identifying emotions Get past them by going through them. Allow yourself to feel. Step back for objectivity Do not say I am depressed, fearful, etc. Everything passes, especially emotions Allowing peace, happiness, and relief Feeling the connection is fulfilment that is already within you
[12:31 - 14:36] Closing Segment Connect with Don (links below) Visit his website for more materials, check out his book on Amazon, and more! Closing words
Key Quote/s: “We are programmed to lean into that, to let that fear have its way with us. And you know, when that happens, you expend a whole lot of energy coping with these negative emotions by expanding even more energy by trying to rearrange the world around you.” - Don Joseph “There you are in the middle of the torment...acknowledging it may not be reality, and watching it as it passes. And when it does pass, you're free. So relax into feeling free, let your mind be quiet. Observe the peace, and the happiness, the joy, the sense of joy, the sense of relief that arises in you all by itself without you having to do anything. Coming up right behind it is this feeling of connection with all that is, that's fulfillment. That's why seeking fulfillment and the outside world doesn't work. It's already in you, you're already fulfilled. It doesn't come from the outside, it's your natural state.” - Don Joseph Reference https://www.amazon.com/Stop-Fixing-Yourself-Wake-Well/dp/1582708363 (Stop Fixing Yourself: Wake Up, All Is Well by Anthony De Mello) Connect with Don Visit his website at https://www.demellospirituality.com/ (https://www.demellospirituality.com/). Catch him on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/DeMelloSpiritualityCenter/ (https://www.facebook.com/DeMelloSpiritualityCenter/). Follow his Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/demellocenter/ (https://www.instagram.com/demellocenter/). Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show?...
“Accepting where you are, who you are, how you are, and knowing that the journey that you've lived up to this point is what made you who you are today.” - Zack Knight Welcome to this solo episode Tactical Leader! In today’s episode, I reflect on the intriguing discussion with Don Joseph about self-awareness in a whole new light - choosing acceptance and eliminating the mindset of brokenness. By considering this implies the need to address several other factors in one’s life and decision-making and from there, choosing to move forward despite not having everything figured out. [00:01 - 02:24] Opening Segment If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over tohttp://knightly.productions/ ( knightly.productions)! If you haven’t listened to last Monday’s episode, check it out! I highlight the key points of Don Joseph
[2:25 - 07:24] My Takeaways Aggression versus acceptance It would take heavy consideration of various aspects when we allow acceptance. Understanding you’ve done the best you can With the day to day decision we have to make, we won’t have the ability to choose the right one each time. Figuring out self-awareness Realize that you will power through despite feeling lost. Moving forward and taking action
[07:25 - 08:32] Closing Segment Closing words and reminders Tune in this Friday for part 2 of my discussion with Don where he’ll discuss amazing tactics for you to apply
Key Quote: “We only have this one opportunity to make these decisions and one chance to get it right and the feasibility behind us getting it right the first time every time is just freaking impossible. I mean nobody gets the right decision and makes the right decision every single time. ” - Zack Knight Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue on putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to expand their leadership capacity or clickhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tactical-leadership/id1498567657 ( here) to listen to our previous episodes. Tactical Leadership is brought to you by Knight Protection Services. A veteran-owned and operated company, with extensive experience in risk assessment and crime prevention. Find out more by visiting https://knightprotectionllc.com/ ( https://knightprotectionllc.com/) If you want to learn how to build a better business check out my website athttps://beatacticalleader.com/ ( Beatacticalleader.com). You can connect with us onhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/zaknight ( LinkedIn),https://www.instagram.com/beatacticalleader/ ( Instagram), or joinhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/BATLgroup/ ( Our BATL Space) and become part of the community.
“Stop fixing yourself. You know, we spend our whole lives trying to fix ourselves getting nowhere. There's nothing to fix.” - Don Joseph Welcome to another week of Tactical Leader! In today’s episode, we have our guest, Don Joseph. He shares his story that triggered the biggest downfall yet became the same springboard to further self-awareness. From this discussion, it shows that deep understanding of oneself, acknowledging the pain points, allowing emotions to conquer and letting it pass, and finding the right outlets by choice are the true indicators of holistic growth, and ultimately, fulfillment. Don Joseph Goewey is the executive director of the Center for Spiritual Exchange, which is the official archive for all the works of Anthony De Mello. Previously, Don directed a human performance firm that consulted with Fortune 100 companies to alleviate employee stress and elevate people’s experience of work and life. He has also managed the department of psychiatry at Stanford University Medical School, and headed an institute that pioneered a psycho-spiritual approach to overcoming catastrophic life events and which in 2005 was awarded the Excellence in Medicine metal by the American Medical Association. Don is the author of the Amazon bestseller, The End of Stress: Four Steps to Rewire Your Brain, which is based on breakthroughs in neuroscience that facilitate the shift in mindset that changes brain structure to quiet stress reactions and amplify the higher brain function that predicts greater success and happiness in life. [00:01 - 03:23] Opening Segment If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over tohttp://knightly.productions/ ( knightly.productions)! Get to know Don Joseph Committing his life to helping people navigate the way to live happier, more fulfilled lives Starting out as a carpenter
[03:24 - 17:20] Our Life Events that Trigger the Awakening of Our Better Selves Soft skills on effective leadership Emotional intelligence is undervalued yet the most significant indicator of paving the way towards fulfillment. How we are programmed in life The concept of success had been crafted by society, but it does not equate to fulfilment. Identifying what’s truly important Stress is not simply from outward events - it is happening in you. Identifying stressors to understand our reactions Turn of events towards growth Don talks about losing his job and being diagnosed with a critical illness Realizing that the crippling fear was worse Getting over emotional turmoil is a great feat but know that it shall pass. Recognizing what is being made up in your head Do not underestimate the power of attitude.
[17:21 - 33:11] Demystifying the Paradigms of Success, Brokenness, and Awareness Showing up more available to people The quality of your life experience is determined by your relationship with people. Becomes the number one factor to success Redefining the meaning of success The truth is that success doesn't come from the outside world, but within us. The dangers of external validation Recognize that you are not broken. You are not some problem to be solved. Understanding to drop false beliefs A tap on the shoulder from the Universe Awareness is not difficult, we just do not want to feel the distress and disconnection. Steps to awareness
[33:12 - 41:29] Closing Segment The legacy Don wants to create: Given the opportunity to be loving instead of fearful, chose to be loving Connect with Don (links below) Visit his website, Linkedin, and more! Join us for Tactical Friday!
Key Quote/s: “Peace has eluded them [some ‘successful’ people], their relationships aren't as fulfilling and aren't as loving as they could have been, their whole focus has been on, you know, making their mark in the outside world. And they really recognize that, you know, success is important, but their happiness, their...
“Your stories connect you with more people all the time, your stories are an excellent way to get connected.” - Katie Anne Barnett Welcome to this episode of Tactical Friday! In today’s episode, I welcome Rohan Sheth back to talk over the practical steps for organizations in utilizing management and marketing strategies as springboard to scaling up. Katie is a 38 year old fire-wife and mom of three. She got her BS in Health Science, secondary teaching credential to teach a number of subjects at the high school level, then a Masters in Education. After pregnancy loss, followed by 18 months of unexplained infertility, she finally got pregnant with her first son and she quickly decided that she wanted to be a stay at home mom. After her daughter was born she felt like she needed something for herself. How things got started: In 2014 she created Chico Chalk & Calligraphy, a local art business creating personalized signs for weddings, showers, businesses and homes. She found herself loving being able to share her creativity but exhausted by the hours and disappointed by the pay. In 2017 a friend convinced her to buy her newest product. Katie swore she would never "join" her but was happy to support. After trying this product though, she knew she would share it, so figured she may as well be the one earning money. Against the advice of most, along with her own concerns due to stigmas with network, she jumped into her first network marketing gig. She grew a large team and rose to senior leadership in record timing for this company. She became well known for succeeding in running this business online and helping others do the same. Katie was earning a 6 figure income, the pandemic had changed how people interacted online and she feared she no longer had the opportunity for others she once though she had. Katie continued to show up for her team and her community, with the determination to make it work. Where Katie is at now: The pandemic had done a lot of positive things for many people as far as online business was concerned, but she felt strongly that many of it was short lived. Katie expressed her concerns on change, but wasn't experiencing the business the way that she wanted to anymore. In January 2021, her cousin shared the new model of business with her and it was exceptional, along with the products. She suddenly saw a future that I was not only very excited about sharing with others, but one with no limits, and an opportunity to help change her cousin's life as well. Leaving her old job back in February of 2021 felt overwhelming, especially since she did not receive the support she was looking for. Katie managed to triple her income in only three months. She now trains on leadership, online business, social media, mental health, self care, and being a good human. Katie decided to learn how to skateboard and play the ukulele at the ripe age of 37 and continues to share art and explore her writing. She believes we are never too old or too anything to start exploring and trying new things. Everyone should buy the damn hat. Level After Next Org., LLC Her company, Level After Next Org., seeks to to empower women to see their story as power and shift from a limited mindset to one of abundance. With a goal of transforming lives they provide the tools for anyone to walk confidently into their purpose and future, knowing that they can take their life beyond the Next Level, to one of great impact and financial security. LANO.Inc’s vision is to become a worldwide voice for women, their struggles and stories of heroism through blogs, 1:1 content coaching, content creation, publishing, speaking engagements, and social media. They will use our influence for massive impact, one woman at a time. [00:01 - 00:43] Opening Segment If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over tohttp://knightly.productions/ ( knightly.productions)! For the first part of my interview with
“You have to be vulnerable, you have to be authentic. And it creates a level of infectiousness among the team, among the culture within the organization.” - Zack Knight Welcome to this solo episode Tactical Leader! In today’s episode, I will reflect on the fun and noteworthy conversation I had with last Monday’s guest, Katie Anne Barnett, discussing how we ensure that we truly make the most out of our time and how we can deliver authenticity to attract connections within the organization and the customers. [00:01 - 00:37] Opening Segment If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over tohttp://knightly.productions/ ( knightly.productions)! If you haven’t listened to last Monday’s episode, check it out! I highlight the key points of Katie Anne Barnett
[00:38 - 04:19] My Takeaways Showing up with authenticity and vulnerability This creates a level of infectiousness within the organization. Valuing your time Finding out your minute rate lets you become aware of mindless time wasting. Delegate tasks to maximize your time.
[04:20 - 05:22] Closing Segment Closing words and reminders Tune in this Friday for part 2 of my discussion with Katie where he’ll discuss amazing tactics for you to apply
Key Quote: “What can you delegate? What can you put out there that isn't worth that time, right?” - Zack Knight Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue on putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to expand their leadership capacity or clickhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tactical-leadership/id1498567657 ( here) to listen to our previous episodes. Tactical Leadership is brought to you by Knight Protection Services. A veteran-owned and operated company, with extensive experience in risk assessment and crime prevention. Find out more by visiting https://knightprotectionllc.com/ ( https://knightprotectionllc.com/) If you want to learn how to build a better business check out my website athttps://beatacticalleader.com/ ( Beatacticalleader.com). You can connect with us onhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/zaknight ( LinkedIn),https://www.instagram.com/beatacticalleader/ ( Instagram), or joinhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/BATLgroup/ ( Our BATL Space) and become part of the community.
“It's just when you show up authentically, when you share something that's you know, in your heart, part of your life, something that you're learning more and more about in yourself, you will certainly attract all the right people.” - Katie Anne Barnett Welcome to another week of Tactical Leader! In today’s episode, Katie Anne Barnett shares her unique story that shows that it is never too late to make a shift in your life no matter what area - your interests, hobbies, etc. She tells how authenticity attracts the right people and from this, establish a magnetic environment of encouragement and confidence. Katie is a 38 year old fire-wife and mom of three. She got her BS in Health Science, secondary teaching credential to teach a number of subjects at the high school level, then a Masters in Education. After pregnancy loss, followed by 18 months of unexplained infertility, she finally got pregnant with her first son and she quickly decided that she wanted to be a stay at home mom. After her daughter was born she felt like she needed something for herself. How things got started: In 2014 she created Chico Chalk & Calligraphy, a local art business creating personalized signs for weddings, showers, businesses and homes. She found herself loving being able to share her creativity but exhausted by the hours and disappointed by the pay. In 2017 a friend convinced her to buy her newest product. Katie swore she would never "join" her but was happy to support. After trying this product though, she knew she would share it, so figured she may as well be the one earning money. Against the advice of most, along with her own concerns due to stigmas with network, she jumped into her first network marketing gig. She grew a large team and rose to senior leadership in record timing for this company. She became well known for succeeding in running this business online and helping others do the same. Katie was earning a 6 figure income, the pandemic had changed how people interacted online and she feared she no longer had the opportunity for others she once though she had. Katie continued to show up for her team and her community, with the determination to make it work. Where Katie is at now: The pandemic had done a lot of positive things for many people as far as online business was concerned, but she felt strongly that many of it was short lived. Katie expressed her concerns on change, but wasn't experiencing the business the way that she wanted to anymore. In January 2021, her cousin shared the new model of business with her and it was exceptional, along with the products. She suddenly saw a future that I was not only very excited about sharing with others, but one with no limits, and an opportunity to help change her cousin's life as well. Leaving her old job back in February of 2021 felt overwhelming, especially since she did not receive the support she was looking for. Katie managed to triple her income in only three months. She now trains on leadership, online business, social media, mental health, self care, and being a good human. Katie decided to learn how to skateboard and play the ukulele at the ripe age of 37 and continues to share art and explore her writing. She believes we are never too old or too anything to start exploring and trying new things. Everyone should buy the damn hat. Level After Next Org., LLC Her company, Level After Next Org., seeks to to empower women to see their story as power and shift from a limited mindset to one of abundance. With a goal of transforming lives they provide the tools for anyone to walk confidently into their purpose and future, knowing that they can take their life beyond the Next Level, to one of great impact and financial security. LANO.Inc’s vision is to become a worldwide voice for women, their struggles and stories of heroism through blogs, 1:1 content coaching, content creation, publishing, speaking engagements, and social media. They will
“When you can focus on aligned intentional action, authentic connection, and enjoying the journey, you can immediately start to see great success.” - Jake Kelfer Welcome to this episode of Tactical Friday! In today’s episode, Jake Kelfer is back to share his practical strategies in achieving freedom through entrepreneurship, addressing the misconceptions of crafting systems, and building your network effectively. Jake Kelfer is lifestyle entrepreneur, business coach, and life elevator dedicated to helping people create transformational experiences and achieve their true potential through connection. He is a 2x bestselling author of Elevate Beyond and Elevate Your Network, a high-energy motivational speaker, and the founder of the Professional Basketball Combine which has helped 70+ NBA draft prospects turn their dreams of playing pro basketball into their reality. He and his work have been featured on Forbes, Sports Illustrated, ESPN, and many other major media outlets. Connect with Jake on social @jakekelfer! [00:01 - 00:30] Opening Segment If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over tohttp://knightly.productions/ ( knightly.productions)! For the first part of my interview with Jake, tune in to last Monday’s episode
[00:31 - 19:21] The Way Towards a Winning Life in Business The ACE method It is a lifestyle choice that we can use to achieve freedom in our own way. What is the action that I need to take? Who do I need to connect with to make this reality happen? Am I willing to enjoy today and make today a win? Relationships both personally and professionally contribute to success and happiness. The passion in our hearts We need to spend more time with what we deem a priority. Sometimes, the strategies of successful people won’t work for you. There will always be things that could be overlooked. Flipping the script If they were to make that same ask of you, would you be willing to do it? Crafting the systems to success Consider that fancy is not necessary. The tools are mostly available to us all. It’s all about action and execution. Jake talks about the four-step process in establishing network Put in the effort to make somebody’s day.
[19:22 - 20:44] Closing Segment Connect with Jake (links below) Check out his book and visit his Instagram! Closing words
Key Quote/s: “If we know in our heart, and we know from all these experts that connection and relationships are everything, then why do we not spend more time allocating ourselves to becoming better connectors and communicators?.” - Jake Kelfer “Everybody has an idea of what they want to do. Nobody actually knows what they're doing until they've done it.” - Jake Kelfer Connect with Jake Check out his book - https://www.amazon.com/Elevated-Entrepreneur-Unlocking-Performers-Entrepreneurs-ebook/dp/B09J2WDJYZ (The Elevated Entrepreneur)! Follow his Instagram at @jakekelfer Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue on putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to expand their leadership capacity or clickhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tactical-leadership/id1498567657 ( here) to listen to our previous episodes. Tactical Leadership is brought to you by Knight Protection Services. A veteran-owned and operated company, with extensive experience in risk assessment and crime prevention. Find out more by visiting https://knightprotectionllc.com/ ( https://knightprotectionllc.com/) If you want to learn how to build a better business check out my website athttps://beatacticalleader.com/ ( Beatacticalleader.com). You can connect with us onhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/zaknight ( LinkedIn),https://www.instagram.com/beatacticalleader/ ( Instagram), or...
“Cramming it all into one day because you just have to have this robust morning routine...isn't the best option...because then it turns into a stressor” - Zack Knight Welcome to this solo episode Tactical Leader! In today’s episode, I talk about the key points from the enjoyable discussion with Jake Kelfer last Monday on how he was able to manage connections and time. From this talk comes the realization that on the way to self-mastery, we must look into how we manage our day and realize that it is not only about getting things done, but also about the intentionality behind our actions. [00:01 - 01:08] Opening Segment If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over tohttp://knightly.productions/ ( knightly.productions)! If you haven’t listened to last Monday’s episode, check it out! I highlight the key points of Jake Kelfer
[1:09 - 10:09] My Takeaways Connecting with amazing people It is about making networks through self-mastery and intentionality Practicing flexibility in managing your day Consider what your day-to-day intentionality looks like Focus on how to protect your time and eliminate stressors
[10:10 - 11:24] Closing Segment Closing words and reminders Tune in this Friday for part 2 of my discussion with Jake where he’ll discuss amazing tactics for you to apply
Key Quote: “Sometimes, being flexible can really be vital. Sometimes you don't have to have six hours of a morning routine to get your day started.” - Zack Knight Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue on putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to expand their leadership capacity or clickhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tactical-leadership/id1498567657 ( here) to listen to our previous episodes. Tactical Leadership is brought to you by Knight Protection Services. A veteran-owned and operated company, with extensive experience in risk assessment and crime prevention. Find out more by visiting https://knightprotectionllc.com/ ( https://knightprotectionllc.com/) If you want to learn how to build a better business check out my website athttps://beatacticalleader.com/ ( Beatacticalleader.com). You can connect with us onhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/zaknight ( LinkedIn),https://www.instagram.com/beatacticalleader/ ( Instagram), or joinhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/BATLgroup/ ( Our BATL Space) and become part of the community.
“The greatest gift that you can give to someone else is your true self. And you have to be okay with not everybody being your biggest fan....And the thing with that is you don't need everybody to like you. You need the right people to love you to be truly successful and happy in this game.” - Jake Kelfer Welcome to another week of Tactical Leader! In today’s episode, we have Jake Kelfer to share his journey in discovering entrepreneurship, the techniques in becoming self-aware to achieve clarity, and employing authenticity to display self-confidence. He also talks about how we attract opportunities by acquiring this mindset shift. Jake Kelfer is lifestyle entrepreneur, business coach, and life elevator dedicated to helping people create transformational experiences and achieve their true potential through connection. He is a 2x bestselling author of Elevate Beyond and Elevate Your Network, a high-energy motivational speaker, and the founder of the Professional Basketball Combine which has helped 70+ NBA draft prospects turn their dreams of playing pro basketball into their reality. He and his work have been featured on Forbes, Sports Illustrated, ESPN, and many other major media outlets. Connect with Jake on social @jakekelfer! [00:01 - 06:09] Opening Segment If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over tohttp://knightly.productions/ ( knightly.productions)! Welcoming Jake Kelfer The making of his book, Elevated Entrepreneur Being surrounded with the right people The scheme of building success and happiness
[06:10 - 12:12] Achieving Peak Performance through Self-Confidence Connecting with high profile individuals There are various strategies based on the individual. Understand your communication style. Be comfortable. The fear of rejection Be confident and be willing to take the chance. The internal and external factors of self-confidence Communicate with people who went through the same struggle or who can provide wise advice. Ask yourself the difficult questions. Identity shifts Being honest Employing awareness to achieve peak performance Jake talks about the “we is greater than me” mentality.
[12:13 - 33:02] The Mindset in Attaining Clarity and Authenticity The mindset shift and implementing decisions Use adversity as a way to create uniqueness. Prioritize what’s important for you by allocating time. What goes on your calendar The misconceptions of success Society programs our definition of success, but figure out what it is for yourself. Employing intentionality The path to fulfillment Achieving clarity and authenticity We are under the impression of needing to impress. Own who you are Give yourself permission to be who you are. Jake talks about his journey in content creation
[33:03 - 35:19] Closing Segment The legacy Jake wants to create: We all have the power to create and spread the feeling of elevation. Connect with Jake (links below) Visit his Instagram and check out his book! Join us for Tactical Friday!
Key Quote/s: “You never know what's going to happen in your life. You never know when somebody is going to come in at the right moment. But if you're willing to take action, if you surround yourself with the right people, if you ask questions, if you're willing to ask for help, great things are gonna happen.” - Jake Kelfer “One of the biggest blocks that we see in society, when we're trying to build these relationships is we never ask, because we're so scared of being told no. But the truth of the matter is, you will be rejected on this journey. That's just the truth.” - Jake Kelfer Connect with Jake Check out his book - https://www.amazon.com/Elevated-Entrepreneur-Unlocking-Performers-Entrepreneurs-ebook/dp/B09J2WDJYZ (The Elevated Entrepreneur)! Follow his Instagram at @jakekelfer Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show?...
“In this journey, it's not about just getting one or two wins, right? It's all about putting that in place, this process that you work on, and you refine, and you culminate every day.” - Dave Wolcott Welcome to this episode of Tactical Friday! In today’s episode, Dave Wolcott is back to talk over the practical steps for achieving financial freedom based on the four phases, tactics in applying the rationale behind these strategies, and how exactly we can start this process. Dave Wolcott is the Founder and CEO of Pantheon Investments. Pantheon gives busy professionals an opportunity to passively invest in top real estate assets that provide cash flow, tax benefits and a reliable alternative to the volatility of the stock market, through leveraging The Pantheon Advantage. Pantheon is currently an equity partner in over 2,100 doors with a combined value of over $360 million across the US. Dave is also the author of The Holistic Wealth Strategy: Your Roadmap To Financial Freedom and has been a featured guest on numerous media outlets. Prior to Pantheon, Dave earned his bachelor’s degree from the George Washington University, served as a Captain in the Marine Corps and established himself as a successful entrepreneur who built 3 companies over the past 2 decades. He learned about investing in commercial real estate as a passive investor 20 years ago and has experienced several market cycles. In today’s changing world, Dave is more passionate than ever about helping professionals build wealth through providing exclusive access and curation of the best opportunities, the best operators, and the best markets. [00:01 - 01:05] Opening Segment If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over tohttp://knightly.productions/ ( knightly.productions)! For the first part of my interview with Dominic, tune in to last Monday’s episode
[01:06 - 18:51] How Can We Achieve Financial Freedom? The holistic wealth strategy It boils down to four phases: Mindset - uncover your limiting beliefs Increasing IQ - financial, mindset, and health Building an infrastructure Building massive passive income Understand your strengths and weaknesses. Take assessments. Channel your energy to living exponentially. In pursuit of fulfillment Tactics are meaningless without a clear goal. Commit to advance in the four phases. Apply various tactics. The various assets investment How to start Consider where your existing portfolio is. Recognize options such as refinancing and adding equity.
[18:52 - 21:02] Closing Segment Connect with Dave (links below) Visit his website, Linkedin, and more! Closing words
Key Quote: “Do you wake up every day and you're completely fired up about what you're doing? Right? You don't need an alarm clock? It doesn't take discipline, right? It's not about discipline, it's actually about energy because you have, you know, so much going on that you don't want to stop.” - Dave Wolcott Connect with Dave Visit his website at https://pantheoninvest.com/wealth-strategy/ (https://pantheoninvest.com/wealth-strategy/). Connect with him at https://www.linkedin.com/in/davewalcott (https://www.linkedin.com/in/davewalcott). Check out his book at https://www.amazon.com/Holistic-Wealth-Strategy-Roadmap-Financial/dp/B089CS58F1 (The Holistic Wealth Strategy: Your Roadmap to Financial Freedom) Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue on putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to expand their leadership capacity or clickhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tactical-leadership/id1498567657 ( here) to listen to our previous episodes. Tactical Leadership is brought to you by Knight Protection Services. A veteran-owned and operated company, with extensive experience
“The first step of setting forward in overcoming limiting beliefs is really to understand who you are, how you operate, and how people can best communicate with you, so that you can then communicate really well back.” - Zack Knight Welcome to this solo episode Tactical Leader! In today’s episode, I ponder on the conversation with Dave Wolcott regarding the implications of individual mindfulness. It truly shows that understanding our background, habits, personality, and limiting beliefs is the way for us to figure out how we can enhance our capabilities. [00:01 - 00:50] Opening Segment If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over tohttp://knightly.productions/ ( knightly.productions)! If you haven’t listened to last Monday’s episode, check it out!
[0:51 - 10:21] My Takeaways How background matters I reflect on our background in the military and integrating - Inner drive Discipline Integrity These are used to further enhance capabilities in the business world. The mindset aspect Overcome limitations by focusing on who you are as an individual. Be mindful of being fed with negativity. Check out the Kolbe, Myers-Briggs, and Enneagram assessments!
[06:09 - 07:09] Closing Segment Closing words and reminders Tune in this Friday for part 2 of my discussion with Dave where he’ll discuss amazing tactics for you to apply
Key Quote: “It [understanding yourself] allows you to really get granular about those you're spending time with things that you allow yourself to ingest that from media to content, and especially the social media world. There's so much negativity that goes out there.” - Zack Knight Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue on putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to expand their leadership capacity or clickhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tactical-leadership/id1498567657 ( here) to listen to our previous episodes. Tactical Leadership is brought to you by Knight Protection Services. A veteran-owned and operated company, with extensive experience in risk assessment and crime prevention. Find out more by visiting https://knightprotectionllc.com/ ( https://knightprotectionllc.com/) If you want to learn how to build a better business check out my website athttps://beatacticalleader.com/ ( Beatacticalleader.com). You can connect with us onhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/zaknight ( LinkedIn),https://www.instagram.com/beatacticalleader/ ( Instagram), or joinhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/BATLgroup/ ( Our BATL Space) and become part of the community.
“Learn as much about yourself as you can so that you're working on your strengths. You're going to be more successful, and really, it becomes more natural for you. And then also, it's really much more fulfilling.” - Dave Wolcott Welcome to another week of Tactical Leader! In today’s episode, we have Dave Wolcott talk about his journey towards wealth management with a military background, the principles he carries attached to it, and how we can understand ourselves better to realize how exactly we can make a difference in our lives and an impact on the world. Dave Wolcott is the Founder and CEO of Pantheon Investments. Pantheon gives busy professionals an opportunity to passively invest in top real estate assets that provide cash flow, tax benefits and a reliable alternative to the volatility of the stock market, through leveraging The Pantheon Advantage. Pantheon is currently an equity partner in over 2,100 doors with a combined value of over $360 million across the US. Dave is also the author of The Holistic Wealth Strategy: Your Roadmap To Financial Freedom and has been a featured guest on numerous media outlets. Prior to Pantheon, Dave earned his bachelor’s degree from the George Washington University, served as a Captain in the Marine Corps and established himself as a successful entrepreneur who built 3 companies over the past 2 decades. He learned about investing in commercial real estate as a passive investor 20 years ago and has experienced several market cycles. In today’s changing world, Dave is more passionate than ever about helping professionals build wealth through providing exclusive access and curation of the best opportunities, the best operators, and the best markets. [00:01 - 05:32] Opening Segment If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over tohttp://knightly.productions/ ( knightly.productions)! Introducing Dave Wolcott Shifting to financial investments and wealth management as a military veteran Finding the same sense of purpose through the transition
[05:33 - 11:33] How Life Events Create Financial Impact Delving deeper to the wealth perspective It is about reaching freedom, not just financial. Freedom of purpose Freedom of relationship Freedom of time Dave shares the biggest takeaway from military service A sense of leadership allows you to be comfortable in making decisions. Work with those who have the growth mindset. Transparency is key.
[11:34 - 25:51] At the End of the Day, It’s All About You A crystal clear vision Think: If you had all the money in the world - What would you be doing? Where would you be? Who would you be with? Think of how to start living like that today. The focus on wealth management Consider the various resources and assets around you to start learning. Dave talks about his book It’s about the holistic approach to wealth strategy. Steps towards financial freedom Understanding your Instinctive wiring We don’t have to be great at everything.
[25:52 - 29:20] Closing Segment The legacy Dave wants to create: Create an impact. Have that transformational moment and live the life you want to live. Connect with Dave (links below) Visit his website, Linkedin, and more! Join us for Tactical Friday!
Key Quote: “I love working with people who really have a growth mindset… People who understand… Looking at new ideas. They're open to new ideas. They're open to expanding their beliefs. They're constantly learning, you know, no matter where they are in their journey.” - Dave Wolcott Connect with Dave Visit his website at https://pantheoninvest.com/wealth-strategy/ (https://pantheoninvest.com/wealth-strategy/). Connect with him at https://www.linkedin.com/in/davewalcott (https://www.linkedin.com/in/davewalcott). Check out his book at https://www.amazon.com/Holistic-Wealth-Strategy-Roadmap-Financial/dp/B089CS58F1 (The...
“You need to be clear on why you want to master communication. Because at the end of the day, communication is everything - from the relationships you have with yourself to the ones you have with them for and around you.” - Brenden Kumarasamy Welcome to this episode of Tactical Friday! In today’s episode, Brenden Kumarasamy is back to talk over the practical steps for individuals to start their journey towards being effective communicators with the right mindset by starting with that first person, pinpointing limiting beliefs and shifting our focus towards execution. Brenden is the founder of MasterTalk, a public speaking coaching practice he started to help executives & entrepreneurs become top 1% communicators in their industries. He also has a popular YouTube channel under the same name. [00:01 - 00:41] Opening Segment If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over tohttp://knightly.productions/ ( knightly.productions)! For the first part of my interview with Brenden, tune in to last Monday’s episode
[00:42 - 08:53] How Can We Become Effective Communicators? Mindset around communication Pinpoint the core issues on the negatives. Check your motives. How would the world change if you were a successful communicator? How do people feel in that world? Structuring presentations Do it like a puzzle. Be mindful of your introduction and conclusion to make those solid. Do you manage a jigsaw piece with a thousand pieces alone? Brenden thinks otherwise. The aim is to take the audience into a journey. The two mirror versions We reflect our own emotions to the people we speak to.
[08:54 - 18:52] Getting Past the Limitations: Who Can We Serve? Tackling the imposter syndrome Build confidence and act upon your credibility. What does expertise even mean? Serve people you are comfortable serving first. Working towards action Don’t just sit and write down the tips. Implement and practice. Random word exercise
[18:53 - 20:48] Closing Segment Connect with Brenden (links below) Check out his free training through Linkedin! Closing words
Key Quotes: “When you're creating this speech, when you're creating a presentation of some sort, you have to understand where you want people to go in the audience. What do you want them to take away from it?” - Zack Knight “The punchline is the reflection that you see in the mirror. It’s what you are because as speakers, we are mirrors. We reflect our own emotions onto the people that we speak to. So the only question that matters for this tip is which emotion are you going to choose?” - Brenden Kumarasamy Connect with Brenden Check out his videos at https://www.youtube.com/c/MasterTalks/featured (https://www.youtube.com/c/MasterTalks/featured). Follow his instagram @masteryourtalk. Connect with him on Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendenkumarasamy/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendenkumarasamy/). Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue on putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to expand their leadership capacity or clickhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tactical-leadership/id1498567657 ( here) to listen to our previous episodes. Tactical Leadership is brought to you by Knight Protection Services. A veteran-owned and operated company, with extensive experience in risk assessment and crime prevention. Find out more by visiting https://knightprotectionllc.com/ ( https://knightprotectionllc.com/) If you want to learn how to build a better business check out my website athttps://beatacticalleader.com/ ( Beatacticalleader.com). You can connect with us onhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/zaknight ( LinkedIn),https://www.instagram.com/beatacticalleader/ ( Instagram),
“You have to have your own platform, whatever that may be, but you have to develop it, you have to develop a community that supports that platform.” - Zack Knight Welcome to this solo episode Tactical Leader! In today’s episode, I will share my takeaways from the interview with Brenden Kumarasamy on how he dealt with limiting beliefs in providing value, the significance of creating your own platform, establishing a sense of identity, and focusing on reinventing communication in today's context. [00:01 - 00:52] Opening Segment If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over tohttp://knightly.productions/ ( knightly.productions)! If you haven’t listened to last Monday’s episode, check it out! I highlight the key points of Brenden Kumarasamy
[00:53 - 10:06] My Takeaways Overcoming limiting beliefs Developing expertise and showing credibility does not have to be about age Communication as a lost art It is about reinventing effective communication in today’s context Recognize the need to establish a platform as a leverage point Developing your own sense of being Start and optimize your trajectory along the way Be willing to listen to opportunities
[10:07 - 12:08] Closing Segment Closing words and reminders Tune in this Friday for part 2 of my discussion with Brenden where he’ll discuss amazing tactics for you to apply
Key Quote: “It's [communication] kind of become a very lost art that he's [Brenden Kumarasamy] now reinventing and teaching people how to do it effectively.” - Zack Knight Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue on putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to expand their leadership capacity or clickhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tactical-leadership/id1498567657 ( here) to listen to our previous episodes. Tactical Leadership is brought to you by Knight Protection Services. A veteran-owned and operated company, with extensive experience in risk assessment and crime prevention. Find out more by visiting https://knightprotectionllc.com/ ( https://knightprotectionllc.com/) If you want to learn how to build a better business check out my website athttps://beatacticalleader.com/ ( Beatacticalleader.com). You can connect with us onhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/zaknight ( LinkedIn),https://www.instagram.com/beatacticalleader/ ( Instagram), or joinhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/BATLgroup/ ( Our BATL Space) and become part of the community.
“If you want to do something important with your life, you want to do something meaningful, especially if you want to be an entrepreneur. Insanity is really the only path to follow, where you need to follow your own unique belief system, about how to drive an outcome, regardless of what everyone else is saying.” - Brenden Kumarasamy Welcome to another week of Tactical Leader! In today’s episode, we have Brenden Kumarasamy to discuss the value of effective communication, the principles to adhere to in responding better, the mindset to incorporate in utilizing social platforms, and why there is nothing wrong about going insane in your content creation. Brenden is the founder of MasterTalk, a public speaking coaching practice he started to help executives & entrepreneurs become top 1% communicators in their industries. He also has a popular YouTube channel under the same name. [00:01 - 07:05] Opening Segment If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over tohttp://knightly.productions/ ( knightly.productions)! Who is Brenden Kumarasamy? How karaoke helps articulation Utilizing case competitions to attract recruitment How he shifted to becoming an entrepreneur
[07:06 - 14:58] The Calculated Jump to Entrepreneurship Having a comfortable side hustle Allow time to replace your main income with gains from side hustles. The trait of a good leader in entrepreneurship Focus on people’s goals and have them achieve those. Construct your responses with questions instead of just statements. Ask better questions Learn from Brenden’s MasterTalk Potential personality barriers to effective communication
[14:59 - 30:44] Incorporating Insanity in Building Content Strategies Being a professional speaker vs. top 1% speaker The top 1% specifically focuses on what they do. Do not ask for permission: create your own stage. Brenden shares his content strategy Think ahead in the future and optimize daily operations. Ask questions from the audience and create evergreen content. Utilize existing platforms Look at the platforms in the right lens Building credibility and setting the status Get started with your phone and find resources Why you shouldn’t think twice about creating YouTube content
[30:45 - 35:37] Closing Segment The legacy Brenden wants to create: Democratize communication to move the society forward Connect with Brenden (links below) Visit his website, Linkedin, and more! Join us for Tactical Friday!
Key Quote: “The number one trait that I look for in leadership is empathy. That's definitely the most important one where you're learning other people's perspectives. You're focused on what their goals are, what they want to achieve.” - Brenden Kumarasamy Connect with Brenden Check out his videos at https://www.youtube.com/c/MasterTalks/featured (https://www.youtube.com/c/MasterTalks/featured). Follow his instagram @masteryourtalk. Connect with him on Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendenkumarasamy/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendenkumarasamy/). Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue on putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to expand their leadership capacity or clickhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tactical-leadership/id1498567657 ( here) to listen to our previous episodes. Tactical Leadership is brought to you by Knight Protection Services. A veteran-owned and operated company, with extensive experience in risk assessment and crime prevention. Find out more by visiting https://knightprotectionllc.com/ ( https://knightprotectionllc.com/) If you want to learn how to build a better business check out my website athttps://beatacticalleader.com/ ( Beatacticalleader.com). You can connect with us...
“We can all read books and learn some great information from them. But it's what we do with it that really matters.” - Hannah Williams Welcome to this episode of Tactical Friday! In today’s episode, I welcome Hannah Williams back to explicate the practical processes businesses can employ to attract, recruit, and retain Gen Zers in an engaging atmosphere. Hannah Williams’s story began in a blue pickup truck when her father handed 12-year-old Hannah the phone and asked her to close a deal on an investment property. After this unexpected introduction to the world of entrepreneurship, she found herself thrust into a climate of innovation, challenge, and opportunity, and she enrolled in college at age 14 and graduated with a degree in international business at age 18. Now, as a 23-year old Gen Z’r, she has consulted businesses from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies and is on a mission to help leaders leverage Gen Z talent as a competitive advantage and build #RadicalEmpathy in the workplace. [00:01 - 00:40] Opening Segment If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over tohttp://knightly.productions/ ( knightly.productions)! For the first part of my interview with Hannah, tune in to last Monday’s episode
[00:41 - 12:12] How Can Organizations Develop a Welcoming Atmosphere for Gen Zers? Choosing your journey Follow the roadmap to unlocking Gen Zers: Diagnosing where you need to focus Learn how Gen Z thinks Apply the steps as a team for a more effective approach. Auditing the business Look into the following aspects of the organization: Attract Recruit Retain Engage
[12:13 - 15:26] Closing Segment Connect with Hannah (links below) Visit his website, Linkedin, and more! Closing words
Key Quote: “I think that's [Gen Z ARRE Audit] just a great asset to be able to have… It's something that's really shifting the current climate of a lot of organizations.” - Zack Knight Connect with Hannah Visit her website at https://www.hannahgwilliams.com/tactical (https://www.hannahgwilliams.com/tactical). Visit her profile at https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannah-williams-genzconsultant/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannah-williams-genzconsultant/). Reference: A Leader's Guide to Unlocking Gen Z by Hannah Williams https://books.google.com.ph/books/about/A_Leader_s_Guide_to_Unlocking_Gen_Z.html?id=kt6YzgEACAAJ&redir_esc=y (https://books.google.com.ph/books/about/A_Leader_s_Guide_to_Unlocking_Gen_Z.html?id=kt6YzgEACAAJ&redir_esc=y) Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue on putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to expand their leadership capacity or clickhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tactical-leadership/id1498567657 ( here) to listen to our previous episodes. Tactical Leadership is brought to you by Knight Protection Services. A veteran-owned and operated company, with extensive experience in risk assessment and crime prevention. Find out more by visiting https://knightprotectionllc.com/ ( https://knightprotectionllc.com/) If you want to learn how to build a better business check out my website athttps://beatacticalleader.com/ ( Beatacticalleader.com). You can connect with us onhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/zaknight ( LinkedIn),https://www.instagram.com/beatacticalleader/ ( Instagram), or joinhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/BATLgroup/ ( Our BATL Space) and become part of the community.
“What Gen Z is saying is, we don't want to come in and fill just a task, we don't want to be a job fit for your company. Instead, we are working for a vision.” - Hannah Williams Welcome to another week of Tactical Leader! In today’s episode, Hannah Williams joins us to talk about the dichotomy between the nature of Generation Z and the attached stereotypes, understanding the attributes of this generation, and how businesses can adapt to their approach to the world. Hannah Williams’s story began in a blue pickup truck when her father handed 12-year-old Hannah the phone and asked her to close a deal on an investment property. After this unexpected introduction to the world of entrepreneurship, she found herself thrust into a climate of innovation, challenge, and opportunity, and she enrolled in college at age 14 and graduated with a degree in international business at age 18. Now, as a 23-year old Gen Z’r, she has consulted businesses from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies and is on a mission to help leaders leverage Gen Z talent as a competitive advantage and build #RadicalEmpathy in the workplace. [00:01 - 05:53] Opening Segment If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over tohttp://knightly.productions/ ( knightly.productions)! I introduce Hannah Williams Her early journey towards entrepreneurship
[05:54 - 17:41] How Gen Zers Approach the World Fighting the Generation Z stereotype 54% of Gen Z want to be entrepreneurs. This is a generation of digital natives. Gen Z became unique through Gen X parenting. The potential of leaning towards narcissism Gen Zers have the tendency to appear narcissistic because of wanting to cram into their ideal lifestyle. Utilizing social media for consumption and influence This allows us to create filters for ourselves and condense our thoughts. The mindset is established in the aims of individual success.
[17:42 - 35:53] How Organizations Can Adapt to Gen Zers Positioning in the business processes Gen Zers are not only there to fill in roles, but to work for a vision. Titles do not mean anything because of the access to information. Going beyond online presence More than online influence, personal connections matter. Leaders must establish enough online rapport to be respected. What Gen Zers should learn the hard way It is not a walk in the park to be an entrepreneur. There is a need to adapt to people to establish network.
[35:54 - 41:50] Closing Segment The legacy Hannah wants to create: Bring radical empathy in the workplace. Connect with Hannah (links below) Visit her website, Linkedin, and more! Join us for Tactical Friday!
Key Quote: “The important thing here is for brands to realize and companies and leaders to recognize that if you're speaking to Gen Zer, you're often going to be speaking to a personal brand, a little brand that's walking around… It's no longer the job of an employee to come and fill a task for your company or role for your company. It's now the company's responsibility.” - Hannah Williams Connect with Hannah Visit her website at https://www.hannahgwilliams.com/tactical (https://www.hannahgwilliams.com/tactical). Visit her profile at https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannah-williams-genzconsultant/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannah-williams-genzconsultant/). Reference: A Leader's Guide to Unlocking Gen Z by Hannah Williams https://books.google.com.ph/books/about/A_Leader_s_Guide_to_Unlocking_Gen_Z.html?id=kt6YzgEACAAJ&redir_esc=y (https://books.google.com.ph/books/about/A_Leader_s_Guide_to_Unlocking_Gen_Z.html?id=kt6YzgEACAAJ&redir_esc=y) Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue on putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to expand their leadership capacity...
“When you don't understand your clients' pain points, challenges, and desired interests. You have a very hard time understanding what offers to put in front of them.” - Henry Kaminski Welcome to this episode of Tactical Friday! In today’s episode, we have Henry Kaminski back to discuss the practical steps for your business to understand the clients, implementing a step-by-step approach in establishing effective online presence, and the significance of properly assessing your brand. Henry Kaminski Jr. is the founder of Unique Designz, a full-service design, branding, and digital marketing agency that is dedicated to helping personality brands; coaches, consultants, influencers, speakers + authors design / grow their brands, scale their profits + increase their exposure Online. He is the host of the popular “Brand Doctor’s Podcast” where he talks about strategies that help entrepreneurs design reputable and profitable personal brands. As a self-taught graphic designer and brand consultant, he's overcome all the odds to build a wildly successful multi-million-dollar business over the past 14 years. He has worked with a diverse range of business owners and professionals, including celebrities like Jon Bon Jovi + Fabio Viviani as well as Internet marketing expert Russell Brunson who has named Henry the "Million Dollar Brander” and recently has been inducted into the Click Funnels 2 Comma Club, by generating over $1 million with one single sales funnel, using the Click Funnels software. [00:01 - 01:14] Opening Segment If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over tohttp://knightly.productions/ ( knightly.productions)! For the first part of my interview with Henry, tune in to last Monday’s episode
[01:15 - 17:43] Fighting Competition Through Brand Assessment Dangers of not understanding your clients You must understand their journey, needs, and desires. Answer the questions - Who is your ideal client? What are they struggling with? How can your expertise help them solve that? Practicality in establishing your brand Consider what you need in building an effective online presence. Positioning to attract high quality people Digital tools to bring them in - challenging objections and answering questions Funnels from social media into your world Creating a step-by-step system Understanding brand assessment Diagnose before you prescribe. Plan before going to war. Focus on a strategic approach. Where are you struggling? Where do you want to go? Everything is available. It is all about allocating resources.
[17:44 - 19:17] Closing Segment Connect with Henry (links below) Visit his website, Linkedin, and more! Closing words
Key Quote/s: “When you understand a customer's journey, when you understand a compelling event that happened in your audience's life that is making them seek your issue, your service, your product. That's what you got to hone in on.” - Henry Kaminski “You got to diagnose before you prescribe. That's what we do with the brand assessment.” - Henry Kaminski “What people don't realize is like, the way you've done in the past isn't what's going to get you to the next level.” - Zack Knight Connect with Henry Visit his website at https://uniquedesignz.net/ (https://uniquedesignz.net/). Know more about him via https://www.dropbox.com/s/n3m75fuu5reocum/Henry%27s%20One%20Sheet-updated_small-2021.pdf?dl=0 (https://www.dropbox.com/s/n3m75fuu5reocum/Henry%27s%20One%20Sheet-updated_small-2021.pdf?dl=0) Reference: Who Not How: The Formula to Achieve Bigger Goals Through Accelerating Teamwork by Dan Sullivan https://www.amazon.com/Who-Not-How-Accelerating-Teamwork-ebook/dp/B0867ZJ151 (https://www.amazon.com/Who-Not-How-Accelerating-Teamwork-ebook/dp/B0867ZJ151) Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the...
A lot of that is just understanding that you deserve to have success in business, you deserve to be in the limelight, you deserve to take that step forward. And a lot of people struggle with that really heavily.” - Zack Knight Welcome to this solo episode Tactical Leader! In today’s episode, I contemplate on the story and thoughts of Henry Kaminsky from my interview, how we can effectively position brand identity, the virtue of vulnerability, combating self-sabotage, and circling back to your purpose. [00:01 - 01:27] Opening Segment If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over tohttp://knightly.productions/ ( knightly.productions)! If you haven’t listened to last Monday’s episode, check it out! I highlight the key points of Henry Kaminsky
[1:28 - 7:58] My Takeaways Fighting through self-sabotage Understand that you deserve success in your business Having daily practice for yourself and for your mind Being grateful for what you have Finding your brand You have to know who you are - branding is an extension of yourself Listen and forgive yourself more
[7:59 - 9:18] Closing Segment Closing words and reminders Tune in this Friday for part 2 of my discussion with Henry where he’ll discuss amazing tactics for you to apply
Key Quote: “As a society, we really need to be focused more on how our minds correlate with our health and vice versa. And make sure it's all aligned.” - Zack Knight Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue on putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to expand their leadership capacity or clickhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tactical-leadership/id1498567657 ( here) to listen to our previous episodes. Tactical Leadership is brought to you by Knight Protection Services. A veteran-owned and operated company, with extensive experience in risk assessment and crime prevention. Find out more by visiting https://knightprotectionllc.com/ ( https://knightprotectionllc.com/) If you want to learn how to build a better business check out my website athttps://beatacticalleader.com/ ( Beatacticalleader.com). You can connect with us onhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/zaknight ( LinkedIn),https://www.instagram.com/beatacticalleader/ ( Instagram), or joinhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/BATLgroup/ ( Our BATL Space) and become part of the community.
“The quality of your brand is going to determine the quality of your clients. And the quality of your clients are going to determine the quality of your life.” - Henry Kaminski Welcome to another week of Tactical Leader! In today’s episode, Henry Kaminski shares his story of becoming a prestigious brand strategist. He discusses the practical methods in creating an impactful brand, the implications of attracting ideal clients, and the virtue of looking back to your whys. Henry Kaminski Jr. is the founder of Unique Designz, a full-service design, branding, and digital marketing agency that is dedicated to helping personality brands; coaches, consultants, influencers, speakers + authors design / grow their brands, scale their profits + increase their exposure Online. He is the host of the popular “Brand Doctor’s Podcast” where he talks about strategies that help entrepreneurs design reputable and profitable personal brands. As a self-taught graphic designer and brand consultant, he's overcome all the odds to build a wildly successful multi-million-dollar business over the past 14 years. He has worked with a diverse range of business owners and professionals, including celebrities like Jon Bon Jovi + Fabio Viviani as well as Internet marketing expert Russell Brunson who has named Henry the "Million Dollar Brander” and recently has been inducted into the Click Funnels 2 Comma Club, by generating over $1 million with one single sales funnel, using the Click Funnels software. [00:01 - 07:32] Opening Segment If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over tohttp://knightly.productions/ ( knightly.productions)! I introduce Henry Kaminski Defining branding as the business’ personality and the client’s gut feeling
[07:33 - 26:36] What Makes a Brand Effective? What we need to realize in creating a brand If your ideal client doesn’t resonate with the brand, you won’t be in business. Know where to ask for advice. Determine your target audience. Leveling up to offer more value When you level up, your clients level up. Realizing your worth and addressing self-sabotage Tell your stories and share your experiences. You are here for a reason. Time is finite. Barriers to charging higher fees Branding isn’t just about design.
[26:37 - 36:03] Charging Higher Fees and Attracting the Ideal Clients Considerations to establishing prices It is not about the deliverable, but the journey that got you there. How effective branding entails confidence It affects not just the business, but the quality of your life. Mindset in impactful branding and attracting higher level clients Your brand is an extension of who you are. Be the client you wish to attract. Pay attention. How much have you invested in yourself? How much have you invested in your business? Are you happy with the results? Level your investment to how much you charge. Feel with the customer.
[36:04 - 46:07] Closing Segment The legacy Henry wants to create: Question yourself: What are you doing this for? What you give in life is what you get. Connect with Henry (links below) Visit his website, Linkedin, and more! Join us for Tactical Friday!
Key Quote/s: “You can have the prettiest look and brand out there. But if somebody goes to interact with you, and you know, they get turned off, or there's no substance, and there's no real value being delivered...they're going to go away.” - Henry Kaminski “They're not paying you for the deliverable. They're paying you for the journey that got you there.” - Zack Knight “You’re your brand, and your business is an offshoot of you. If you're clumsy, disorganized, and you’re nickel and dimed, it's going to show in your business, right? And that's something you got to pay attention to: Be the client you wish to attract.” Connect with Henry Visit his website at https://uniquedesignz.net/...
“Everything is out there. Everything. And the clearer you become about that, life wants to help you with that.” - Christopher Dedeyan Welcome to this episode of Tactical Friday! In today’s episode, Christopher Dedeyan joins us again to further discuss the four pillars to success. Realizing these step by step allows us to effectively work towards our potential in winning. He also explicates the overlooked beauty of simplicity in creating better systems and processes towards achievement. There is so much value Chris has given here so stay tuned! Christopher Dedeyan is a professional speaker and peak performance expert who helps entrepreneurs, leaders, and employees alike manage stress, increase productivity, and have more energy. He always gets his message across in a humoristic, charming, energetic, and passionate way. He developed his entrepreneurial skills and communication skills during the five years he built and ran his real estate brokerage company. During that time, Christopher noticed that he could help his colleagues with self-development by incorporating new rituals and habits in their lives that help them not only in their business but in their personal lives as well. Diagnosed with dyslexia at the age of eight, he was faced with many failures along the way. Because of his relentless attitude of never giving up, the failures taught him how to succeed. He attributes a huge part of his success as an entrepreneur to the lessons he learned growing up in the schooling system as a dyslexic. Christopher helps his coaching clients to become the best versions of themselves. He truly believes in self-development. He doesn’t only talk the talk but he walks the walk with himself having eight coaches and mentors for all facets and aspects of life. These advisors help him and keep him accountable to become the best version of himself so he can ultimately serve others. Christopher has spoken in front of thousands of people. In classrooms, universities, companies & professional associations as a keynote speaker. He has been featured in Le Devoir, Canal Vie’s “La Belle Gang” & has worked with the Ministry of Education of Quebec for their policy on educational success. [00:01 - 00:45] Opening Segment If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over tohttp://knightly.productions/ ( knightly.productions)! For the first part of my interview with Chris, tune in to last Monday’s episode
[00:46 - 06:33] Four Pillars to Success: Are You Truly Leveling Up? Pillar #1: Checking your limiting beliefs Recognize your environment and upbringing. Which ones are empowering? Which ones are disempowering? It is all about being intentionally aware so that you can adjust. Pillar #2: Structuring your plan Break down every single goal into a level you can control on a daily basis. Realize the knowledge and skills needed to pursue such end goals. Pillar #3: Looking into the systems and processes within your life Impose intentionality with your habits. Be aware of the bad systems in your life to improve the process. Pillar #4: Bringing massive impact Consider how you can bring value and then consider income. Money is a byproduct of the value and service you give. The more value-driven you are, the more money you make.
[06:34 - 14:04] The Beauty of Simplicity in Nurturing Winning Habits Creating an effective system It is all about keeping it simple. Complexity does not equate to effectiveness. Your desire to become great is innate. The science behind alignment in the mind The Reticular Activating System acts like a filter in the brain. It brings your attention to what’s pertinent to you. Be mindful of the different approaches to viewing scenarios in your life. Recognize opportunities.
[14:05 - 18:02] Closing Segment Connect with Chris (links below) Visit his website, Linkedin, and more! Closing words
“Set intentionality not just for the year, not just for the month, the week, the day, but literally for the things on your to-do list on your task list.” - Zack Knight Welcome to this solo episode Tactical Leader! In today’s episode, I reflect on my interview with Christopher Dedeyan on fostering intentionality, how this becomes significant for entrepreneurs, how it imposes meaning to your achievements, and the way it affects your everyday life. [00:01 - 01:31] Opening Segment If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over tohttp://knightly.productions/ ( knightly.productions)! If you haven’t listened to last Monday’s episode, check it out!
[1:32 - 10:25] My Takeaways What we can get done with intentionality We have the tendency to undervalue this. The hazards of routine gratefulness without intentionality Set your intentionality in accomplishing your every day. Do not lose sight of your purpose and be more present. Reflect on your achievements. See to it that you are truly executing with a clear mission.
[10:26 - 11:01] Closing Segment Closing words and reminders Tune in this Friday for part 2 of my discussion with Chris where he’ll discuss amazing tactics for you to apply
Key Quote/s: “If you can set the mission, the goal, the purpose, the drive behind what you're trying to accomplish...we're just showing up to places and we're not doing anything..” - Zack Knight “Nobody wants to admit that they failed, which means you have to be intentional and not failing.” - Zack Knight Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue on putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to expand their leadership capacity or clickhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tactical-leadership/id1498567657 ( here) to listen to our previous episodes. Tactical Leadership is brought to you by Knight Protection Services. A veteran-owned and operated company, with extensive experience in risk assessment and crime prevention. Find out more by visiting https://knightprotectionllc.com/ ( https://knightprotectionllc.com/) If you want to learn how to build a better business check out my website athttps://beatacticalleader.com/ ( Beatacticalleader.com). You can connect with us onhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/zaknight ( LinkedIn),https://www.instagram.com/beatacticalleader/ ( Instagram), or joinhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/BATLgroup/ ( Our BATL Space) and become part of the community.
“Successful people don't only set their intention once a year and call it a New Year’s Resolution. They set it for every single activity.” - Christopher Dedeyan Welcome to another week of Tactical Leader! In today’s episode, Christopher Dedeyan joins us to share his incredible story from struggling in school with a learning disability to becoming a keynote speaker and performance expert whose mission is to bring out the potential and gifts of others. We discuss daily self-mastery and how the key to getting the most out of every opportunity is by setting your intentions. Stay tuned! Christopher Dedeyan is a professional speaker and peak performance expert who helps entrepreneurs, leaders, and employees alike manage stress, increase productivity, and have more energy. He always gets his message across in a humoristic, charming, energetic, and passionate way. He developed his entrepreneurial skills and communication skills during the five years he built and ran his real estate brokerage company. During that time, Christopher noticed that he could help his colleagues with self-development by incorporating new rituals and habits in their lives that help them not only in their business but in their personal lives as well. Diagnosed with dyslexia at the age of eight, he was faced with many failures along the way. Because of his relentless attitude of never giving up, the failures taught him how to succeed. He attributes a huge part of his success as an entrepreneur to the lessons he learned growing up in the schooling system as a dyslexic. Christopher helps his coaching clients to become the best versions of themselves. He truly believes in self-development. He doesn’t only talk the talk but he walks the walk with himself having eight coaches and mentors for all facets and aspects of life. These advisors help him and keep him accountable to become the best version of himself so he can ultimately serve others. Christopher has spoken in front of thousands of people. In classrooms, universities, companies & professional associations as a keynote speaker. He has been featured in Le Devoir, Canal Vie’s “La Belle Gang” & has worked with the Ministry of Education of Quebec for their policy on educational success. [00:01 - 04:03] Opening Segment If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over tohttp://knightly.productions/ ( knightly.productions)! I introduce Christopher Dedeyan Something we may not know about Christopher
[04:04 - 16:23] Turning Setbacks into Success Diagnosed with dyslexia and overcoming the struggles of learning disabilities You are not alone Find systems that work for your abilities and disabilities Christopher’s journey as an entrepreneur Giving his first keynote speech as a successful dyslexic entrepreneur The defining moment when Christopher realized his purpose is to help others through communication by speaking and coaching The key to overcoming limiting beliefs Doing small things every single day to reach a goal The compounding effects of self-mastery as a daily discipline How to break down your goals Top-tier goals Mid-tier goals Low-tier goals
[16:24 - 25:34] Build Momentum Throughout Your Day With Intentionality Have a structured day that is habit and ritual based Christopher shares his morning routine Successful people set intentions for every single activity How does intentionality affect us on a greater scale? If you want to get the maximum return for every opportunity, set an intention Intentionality allows you to pre-determine how you show up for the people and opportunities in your life
[25:35 - 31:09] Closing Segment The legacy Christopher wants to leave: To give value to people, bring out their potential and gifts and help them live in their greatness...
“Understand what's going on underneath the engine before having somebody else to fine tune it and supercharge it.” - Rohan Sheth Welcome to this episode of Tactical Friday! In today’s episode, I welcome Rohan Sheth back to talk over the practical steps for organizations in utilizing management and marketing strategies as springboard to scaling up. Owner of Rohan Sheth Consulting and the CEO of High Impact Group, Rohan Sheth manages more than $500,000 per month in digital advertising. He realized very early on that he is not entitled to anyone’s advertising dollars. He believes in consistently delivering the best work he can. The same mentality pushed him to create a lifestyle of business selling crotch rockets and delivering results until today. [00:01 - 00:44] Opening Segment If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over tohttp://knightly.productions/ ( knightly.productions)! For the first part of my interview with Dominic, tune in to last Monday’s episode
[00:45 - 12:12] How Can Organizations Determine their Capacity to Scale Up? When to hit the gas pedal Recognize the phases of scaling: Crawling - figuring out the offer Walking - spending money and gaining minimal results Running - implementing definite systems Consider the practicality of the course of actions. Caveat against relying on third party agencies: It is necessary to understand the engine before looking for people to tune it. Principles of effective scaling up Even small businesses should employ the considerations for effective marketing. Paid vs. organic marketing Considering the granular scale Be willing to flow with change and be ready to diversify and innovate.
[12:13 - 14:02] Closing Segment Connect with Rohan (links below) Visit his website, Linkedin, and more! Closing words
Key Quote/s: “It's definitely a growth point that leads to the necessity to innovate. Like you have to always be changing.” - Zack Knight “You're shutting down and not being the one marketing the most, when you have the most amount of attention right now. You're literally just giving all of your business to your competitors that are going to be willing to do that.” - Rohan Sheth Connect with Rohan Visit his website at https://rohansheth.io/about/ (https://rohansheth.io/about/). Watch his content at https://www.youtube.com/user/RohanSheth01 (https://www.youtube.com/user/RohanSheth01). Follow his Instagram at @rohan_sheth_ Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue on putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to expand their leadership capacity or clickhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tactical-leadership/id1498567657 ( here) to listen to our previous episodes. Tactical Leadership is brought to you by Knight Protection Services. A veteran-owned and operated company, with extensive experience in risk assessment and crime prevention. Find out more by visiting https://knightprotectionllc.com/ ( https://knightprotectionllc.com/) If you want to learn how to build a better business check out my website athttps://beatacticalleader.com/ ( Beatacticalleader.com). You can connect with us onhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/zaknight ( LinkedIn),https://www.instagram.com/beatacticalleader/ ( Instagram), or joinhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/BATLgroup/ ( Our BATL Space) and become part of the community.
“You start broad and go narrow, so that you can optimize everything you're working on.” - Zack Knight Welcome to this solo episode Tactical Leader! In today’s episode, I reflect on the thought-provoking discussion with Rohan Sheth from my interview, the ways he stressed the benefits of investing in the company to promote self-education, the value of working at the frontlines and the backend, and nurturing an environment of independent thinking. [00:01 - 01:25] Opening Segment If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over tohttp://knightly.productions/ ( knightly.productions)! If you haven’t listened to last Monday’s episode, check it out! I highlight the key points of Rohan Sheth
[1:26 - 10:21] My Takeaways The implications of self-education I reflect on my background as a homeschooled student By observing, reflecting, and listening to entrepreneurs, we can enhance our problem-solving skills Value of masterminds It comes with surrounding yourself with people cultivating the growth mindset Not only to focus on yourself in leveraging expertise, but also everyone else in the company
[10:22 - 11:52] Closing Segment Closing words and reminders Tune in this Friday for part 2 of my discussion with Rohan where he’ll discuss amazing tactics for you to apply
Key Quote/s: “Entrepreneurs are phenomenal at finding opportunity, finding a pain point, and doubling down on that pain point, solving it not just for themselves, but that's also how we make money. We don't double down on creating things that solve problems.” - Zack Knight “The key of a mastermind is to look for what room it's putting you in… The people within that room, the cultivation and curating of individuals is what creates a powerful, powerful mastermind.” - Zack Knight Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue on putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to expand their leadership capacity or clickhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tactical-leadership/id1498567657 ( here) to listen to our previous episodes. Tactical Leadership is brought to you by Knight Protection Services. A veteran-owned and operated company, with extensive experience in risk assessment and crime prevention. Find out more by visiting https://knightprotectionllc.com/ ( https://knightprotectionllc.com/) If you want to learn how to build a better business check out my website athttps://beatacticalleader.com/ ( Beatacticalleader.com). You can connect with us onhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/zaknight ( LinkedIn),https://www.instagram.com/beatacticalleader/ ( Instagram), or joinhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/BATLgroup/ ( Our BATL Space) and become part of the community.
“If you aren't focusing on relationships, and you're only focusing on the dollar, the clients will go. But if you focus on relationships, no matter how difficult things get in certain transition periods, clients will stick with you because they know that you're here for them, no matter what happens.” - Rohan Sheth Welcome to another week of Tactical Leader! In today’s episode, we have Rohan Sheth to discuss how we can cultivate an independent mindset throughout the organization, how to solidify relations through adaptability, and how self-education leads us to the mastery of our craft. Owner of Rohan Sheth Consulting and the CEO of High Impact Group, Rohan Sheth manages more than $500,000 per month in digital advertising. He realized very early on that he is not entitled to anyone’s advertising dollars. He believes in consistently delivering the best work he can. The same mentality pushed him to create a lifestyle of business selling crotch rockets and delivering results until today. [00:01 - 05:56] Opening Segment If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over tohttp://knightly.productions/ ( knightly.productions)! I introduce Rohan Sheth Shifting ambitions from being a pilot to entering sales and marketing Finding his true purpose in life to make a bigger difference Growing up in a business environment
[05:57 - 12:39] The Essence of Adaptability in Leading Realizing and recognizing the differences between people Target to effectively compartmentalize and be able to reach down to the agents. Nothing is as rewarding as building a real connection with human beings. Application in solidifying business relations If you don’t focus on relationships and just focus on the dollar, clients will go. Let them be heard
[12:40 - 21:47] The Power of Self-Education in Leadership Mastery Getting started in self-education There are numerous methods to try: Reading books Taking online courses Provide access to employees, not just the management. It allows them to identify with the company. Cultivate not only a family-like environment but also implement a principle of low expectation and high output Do not micromanage. Let the results speak for themselves. Train people to be independent thinkers. From in-person to virtual environment Empower the employees to create decisions and realize the course of actions.
[21:48 - 25:37] Closing Segment The legacy Rohan wants to create: Self-education can turn your life around. Connect with Rohan (links below) Visit his website, Linkedin, and more! Join us for Tactical Friday!
Key Quote/s: “Come into an environment where they [employees] feel like they're a family versus just working. But on the other end, the way we run is low expectation, high output.” - Rohan Sheth “Yes, you work for me, but I also wanted to be a place where you can actually enjoy and going down that entire investing into your team just builds a culture of its own.” - Rohan Sheth Connect with Rohan Visit his website at https://rohansheth.io/about/ (https://rohansheth.io/about/). Watch his content at https://www.youtube.com/user/RohanSheth01 (https://www.youtube.com/user/RohanSheth01). Follow his Instagram at @rohan_sheth_ Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue on putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to expand their leadership capacity or clickhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tactical-leadership/id1498567657 ( here) to listen to our previous episodes. Tactical Leadership is brought to you by Knight Protection Services. A veteran-owned and operated company, with extensive experience in risk assessment and crime prevention. Find out more by visiting https://knightprotectionllc.com/ ( https://knightprotectionllc.com/)...
“The call to action there is you need to at least start your cyber security journey. Security is all relative, it's not absolute.” - Dominic Vogel Welcome to this episode of Tactical Friday! In today’s episode, I welcome Dominic Vogel back to talk over the practical steps for organizations in implementing cyber awareness and navigating the environment towards digital literacy. Dominic has an established track record as a cyber security leader. He has a wide-range of experience overseeing numerous projects including security strategy development, policy development, endpoint security, and threat management in a multitude of industries (financial services, logistics, transportation, government, telecommunications, and critical infrastructure). Dominic actively participates in the local Vancouver security community and is a regular cyber security expert for Global BC (TV), CKNW (radio), News1130 (radio), and the Vancouver Sun (newspaper). He has even appeared internationally on BBC News World TV. Dominic is a firm believer in delivering sustainable security that supports and protects business goals. Having worked within large and globally diverse organizations he has extensive security experience that has been forged over the past decade as an information security professional. Currently, in his role as Chief Security Strategist at Cyber.SC, Dominic focuses much of his energy on helping start-ups and small/midsize businesses solve their cyber security challenges. He strives to provide practical cyber security advisory services to his clients. Dominic is actively seeking board of director roles for companies seeking cyber security leadership. [00:01 - 00:44] Opening Segment If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over tohttp://knightly.productions/ ( knightly.productions)! For the first part of my interview with Dominic, tune in to last Monday’s episode
[00:45 - 7:55] How Should Leaders Enact Cyber Awareness in the Organization? Get started and engage Cyber security is relative; For start-ups and small businesses: Consider cyber security courses Learn to ask the right questions the IT Executives shouldn’t be complacent; For large organizations: Assign a cyber security key person or acquire a third person security advisor Embrace the step by step process Consider our reliance to technology; Everything we do is virtual Take advantage of online courses tackling cyber security Dominic discusses the value of his free content
[7:56 - 11:37] Closing Segment Connect with Dominic (links below) Visit his website, Linkedin, and podcast to know more about the content he puts out Closing words
Key Quote/s: “It's really important that organizations understand that you need to have a level of leadership when it comes to cyber risk. If you think about it, from this perspective, would they [large organizations] not have leadership around finances? Would they not have leadership around operations? Would they not have leadership around human resources? Cyber security and cyber risk are so important that in the absence of having that leadership for large organizations, you are, again, taking steps towards digital failure.” - Dominic Vogel Connect with Dominic Check out his https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cyber-security-matters-hosted-by-dominic-vogel-and/id1498103252 (podcast)! Visit his website at https://www.cyber.sc/ (https://www.cyber.sc/). Connect with him at https://www.linkedin.com/in/domvogel/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/domvogel/). Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue on putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to expand their leadership capacity or clickhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tactical-leadership/id1498567657 ( here)...
“We change the environment. We create an environment of chronic prevention through this Environmental Design.” - Zack Knight Welcome to this solo episode Tactical Leader! In today’s episode, I react to the discussion about cyber security and digital literacy with Dominic Vogel from my interview, the ways he stressed the risks of negligence in security and the ultimate value of investing and educating to minimize cyber risk. [00:01 - 01:46] Opening Segment If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over tohttp://knightly.productions/ ( knightly.productions)! If you haven’t listened to last Monday’s episode, check it out! I reiterate the significance of Dominic’s field
[1:47 - 05:27] My Takeaways Investing properly and training properly A small investment can save you from millions of dollars It is about creating chronic prevention by design Highlighting mindfulness these digital times Cybercrime has gone up to 300% this post-COVID Show that you have given due diligence in preventing cyber crime
[05:28 - 6:32] Closing Segment Closing words and reminders Tune in this Friday for part 2 of my discussion with Dominic where he’ll discuss amazing tactics for you to apply
Key Quote/s: “Just invest, protect your assets, protect your organizations, and do the right thing.” - Zack Knight Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue on putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to expand their leadership capacity or clickhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tactical-leadership/id1498567657 ( here) to listen to our previous episodes. Tactical Leadership is brought to you by Knight Protection Services. A veteran-owned and operated company, with extensive experience in risk assessment and crime prevention. Find out more by visiting https://knightprotectionllc.com/ ( https://knightprotectionllc.com/) If you want to learn how to build a better business check out my website athttps://beatacticalleader.com/ ( Beatacticalleader.com). You can connect with us onhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/zaknight ( LinkedIn),https://www.instagram.com/beatacticalleader/ ( Instagram), or joinhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/BATLgroup/ ( Our BATL Space) and become part of the community.
“We live in a digital economy, we're only becoming increasingly more reliant on technology, both from a personal and business perspective. Everyone needs to have a better understanding of cyber risk.” - Dominic Vogel Welcome to another week of Tactical Leader! In today’s episode, we have Dominic Vogel to share the effective approach of introducing cyber security, analysis of the impact of cyber risk, and the significance of digital literacy both in business and in life. Dominic has an established track record as a cyber security leader. He has a wide-range of experience overseeing numerous projects including security strategy development, policy development, endpoint security, and threat management in a multitude of industries (financial services, logistics, transportation, government, telecommunications, and critical infrastructure). Dominic actively participates in the local Vancouver security community and is a regular cyber security expert for Global BC (TV), CKNW (radio), News1130 (radio), and the Vancouver Sun (newspaper). He has even appeared internationally on BBC News World TV. Dominic is a firm believer in delivering sustainable security that supports and protects business goals. Having worked within large and globally diverse organizations he has extensive security experience that has been forged over the past decade as an information security professional. Currently, in his role as Chief Security Strategist at Cyber.SC, Dominic focuses much of his energy on helping start-ups and small/midsize businesses solve their cyber security challenges. He strives to provide practical cyber security advisory services to his clients. Dominic is actively seeking board of director roles for companies seeking cyber security leadership. [00:01 - 04:45] Opening Segment If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over tohttp://knightly.productions/ ( knightly.productions)! I introduce Dominic Vogel Becoming a cybersecurity expert with a mission to humanize cybersecurity Highlighting importance of cybersecurity throughout varying organizations Sharing his love towards speaking engagement Breaking the barriers of learning cybersecurity People refuse to onboard learning about cybersecurity due to its intimidating image
[04:46 - 12:42] Proper Implementation of Cybersecurity in Organizations Reevaluating the concept of cybersecurity Grave missteps of cybersecurity in organizations: Cybersecurity being treated simply as an I.T. issue Lacking acknowledgement of the risk of breached security Not discussing preventive measures often Starting from the top executives in shifting focus Being cyber aware doesn’t matter if it’s only done in the front lines. The leaders should provide oversight and due diligence. Working backwards for better understanding Considering the worst case scenario pushes us to realize the potential consequences in the organization Frame the threat to a digestible point-of-view to arrive at creating risk-based decisions; Avoid being too technical
[12:43 - 14:39] Preventing Negligence through Legally Defensible Security Delving into the cases of companies challenged by lawsuits A lawsuit was thrown out because of the company’s proof of taking legally defensible and reasonable steps to ensure security. Courts understand the possibility data breaches and ransomwares; It all boils down to the level of negligence Persisting towards a proactive approach Think of investing in an insurance policy; protecting the organization from risk, but it isn’t a get-out-of-jail card
[14:40 - 22:17] Mitigating Human Errors to Implementing Security Awareness Adding the element of social media platforms Two sides to ponder on: An avenue for self-expression and connection Compromising privacy and proneness to wire transfer scams How companies can prevent such risks Don’t allow the “out of sight, out of mind” concept. Two...
“When you link it with intentionality that creates investment, that creates this relationship where the value for the business owner really comes from” - Zack Knight Welcome to this episode of Tactical Friday! In today’s episode, I welcome Marilyn Pearlman back to talk about the practical ways to implement an effective cause marketing strategy both for profit and nonprofit organizations. A former high school English and mass media teacher, Marilyn Pearlman has worked in public relations for over 40 years. Her first PR jobs were with the Atlanta Press Club as executive director and the Atlanta Housing Authority as a publicist for the social services programs in 35 housing projects. As founder and principal of Atlanta Cause Marketing & PR, she has represented clients as diverse as General Motors, General Electric, the Bahamas Government Ministry of Tourism, Furkids, restaurants, hotels, and professional services companies encompassing health care, law, background screening, real estate, and human resources. Her non-profit consulting experience has included the International Women's House, which assists victims of domestic violence. In her cause marketing niche, her firm has forged partnerships between businesses and non-profit organizations. Pearlman calls these relationships “for the good of humanity and marketing”. Through events, speaking engagements, social media, news and human interest stories, Pearlman has co-marketed her clients with non-profit organizations and garnered media recognition for the businesses and the non-profit organizations. Pearlman has served as a volunteer and board member for over 50 non-profit organizations: including the Atlanta Lions Club, World Trade Center Atlanta; the National Association of Women Business Owners; the American Cancer Society; Kiwanis International; the Public Relations Society of America, Georgia Chapter; the Atlanta Sister Cities Commission; and Leader Dogs for the Blind. Currently, she serves on two non-profit boards: the Atlanta Lions Club; and the Taylor Foundation for the Arts. The Taylor Foundation matches disadvantaged children with cultural opportunities. [00:01 - 00:44] Opening Segment If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over tohttp://knightly.productions/ ( knightly.productions)! For the first part of my interview with Marilyn, tune in to last Monday’s episode
[00:45 - 7:55] How to Implement Meaningful Cause Marketing in Organizations? Start with the right intentions For-profit organizations: connect to organizations that fit your passion after asking yourself the following questions - What are your passions? How much can you commit? Be intentional and not accidental Publicity plays a key role in cause marketing It is not just for publicity’s sake, but also for providing recognition from and for the constituents Effective marketing and PR require a business mindset For nonprofit organizations: Identify the target market Establishing relationships promote donations and volunteers
[7:56 - 14:44] Closing Segment Connect with Marilyn (links below) Visit her website Linkedin and more to know more about Atlanta Cause Marketing and the content that she puts out Closing words
Key Quote/s: “We actually fit our nonprofit under businesses with what makes sense what their passions are.” - Marilyn Pearlman “You have to have that business mentality where part of business is marketing.” - Zack Knight Connect with Marilyn Visit her website https://atlantacausemarketing.com/ (https://atlantacausemarketing.com/). Text her at 404-3952-602 and send an email at mpearlman@atlantacausemarketing.com. Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue on putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who...
“It (cause marketing) highlights what impact an organization can make, whether it's small, medium, large, whatever size the business, there's always something you can do to further a cause.” - Zack Knight Welcome to this solo episode Tactical Leader! In today’s episode, I ponder about the invaluable principles shared by Marilyn Pearlman from my interview, the ways she highlights the significance of having a cause, fostering being purpose-driven in strategizing, and utilizing cause marketing in creating an impactful business. [00:01 - 01:10] Opening Segment If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over tohttp://knightly.productions/ ( knightly.productions)! If you haven’t listened to last Monday’s episode, check it out! I restate Marilyn’s current organization
[1:11 - 06:01] My Takeaways Creating a cause is impactful in organizations It doesn’t matter which scale - small, medium, and large businesses can make a difference Pushing a cause has a ripple effect from the employee to the customer base Reflecting on how cause marketing applies to my organization https://tothriving.org/ (Surviving to Thriving). More than marketing, position to establish connections between different organizations Intentionality is often overlooked - having motivation allows continuous action
[06:02 - 7:55] Closing Segment Closing words and reminders Tune in this Friday for part 2 of my discussion with Marilyn where she’ll discuss amazing tactics for you to apply
Key Quote/s: “Once you're intentional with what you're doing, your client base, your customer base, your employee base, everybody around you will see that you're making this intentional move to do something to make a difference.” - Zack Knight Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue on putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to expand their leadership capacity or clickhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tactical-leadership/id1498567657 ( here) to listen to our previous episodes. Tactical Leadership is brought to you by Knight Protection Services. A veteran-owned and operated company, with extensive experience in risk assessment and crime prevention. Find out more by visiting https://knightprotectionllc.com/ ( https://knightprotectionllc.com/) If you want to learn how to build a better business check out my website athttps://beatacticalleader.com/ ( Beatacticalleader.com). You can connect with us onhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/zaknight ( LinkedIn),https://www.instagram.com/beatacticalleader/ ( Instagram), or joinhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/BATLgroup/ ( Our BATL Space) and become part of the community.
“Make sure that the organizations for businesses and nonprofits are better known. And they're better known not just for their sake, but for their good work.” - Marilyn Pearlman Welcome to another week of Tactical Leader! In today’s episode, I welcome Marilyn Pearlman to talk about the impact of cause marketing in business. A former high school English and mass media teacher, Marilyn Pearlman has worked in public relations for over 40 years. Her first PR jobs were with the Atlanta Press Club as executive director and the Atlanta Housing Authority as a publicist for the social services programs in 35 housing projects. As founder and principal of Atlanta Cause Marketing & PR, she has represented clients as diverse as General Motors, General Electric, the Bahamas Government Ministry of Tourism, Furkids, restaurants, hotels, and professional services companies encompassing health care, law, background screening, real estate, and human resources. Her non-profit consulting experience has included the International Women's House, which assists victims of domestic violence. In her cause marketing niche, her firm has forged partnerships between businesses and non-profit organizations. Pearlman calls these relationships “for the good of humanity and marketing”. Through events, speaking engagements, social media, news and human interest stories, Pearlman has co-marketed her clients with non-profit organizations and garnered media recognition for the businesses and the non-profit organizations. Pearlman has served as a volunteer and board member for over 50 non-profit organizations: including the Atlanta Lions Club, World Trade Center Atlanta; the National Association of Women Business Owners; the American Cancer Society; Kiwanis International; the Public Relations Society of America, Georgia Chapter; the Atlanta Sister Cities Commission; and Leader Dogs for the Blind. Currently, she serves on two non-profit boards: the Atlanta Lions Club; and the Taylor Foundation for the Arts. The Taylor Foundation matches disadvantaged children with cultural opportunities. [00:01 - 10:03] Opening Segment If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over tohttp://knightly.productions/ ( knightly.productions)! I introduce Marilyn Pearlman The niche down to creating an impact through cause marketing The principle of giving back and the return of its value How Marilyn Pearlman implemented Corporate Social Responsibility Establish deep connections to raise awareness about the business
[10:04 - 15:13] How to Utilize Cause Marketing as a Winning Strategy The end goal is to establish a significant relationship Ask yourself the following questions for business insight: What are you passionate about? What are you interested in? What causes do you support? Impactful Public Relations positively affect Business Image Small companies can have a great impact just as big companies Marilyn shares her experience with wide range of organizations in PR
[15:14 - 22:34] How Consumers Support Causes They Correlate With Customers tend to patronize companies with causes they recognize Consumers wouldn’t mind paying a higher price in support for the cause they align with Orienting Leading Strategies towards Common Cause Marilyn shares her awards and recognition from multiple organizations The legacy Marilyn wants to leave on the world Ensure that organizations are better known not for their sake, but for their good work.
[22:35 - 24:25] Closing Segment Connect with Marilyn (links below) Visit her website, Linkedin, and more! Join us for Tactical Friday!
Key Quote/s: “People do business with people that are giving back -- not just people who have services like food or clothing.” - Marilyn Pearlman “I think that's [the intrinsic value of cause marketing] something that people might overlook a little...
“What are you challenged with? What are you struggling with? The more and more you become comfortable with that person, and the more you're able to understand yourself in those moments, allows you to create a better life.” - Nicholas Strand Welcome to this episode of Tactical Friday! In today’s episode, I welcome Nicholas Strand back to talk about the practical how-to’s and steps to choosing your attitude, overcoming obstacles, and creating the life you want. Nicholas Strand is an author, keynote speaker, life coach, and entrepreneur. He’s the founder and CEO of Choose Your Attitude™ helping people build their brand, achieve the life of their dreams, and overcome difficult times by choosing their attitude. Choose Your Attitude™ is a community that champions the belief that attitude is a choice within everyone’s grasp in the many challenges we face through life. Spurred by a series of unfortunate occurrences, Nicholas Strand, founder, and owner of Choose Your Attitude™ was inspired by his late wife’s perspective on the gift of choice we are given daily, allowing us to shape our experiences to create a life we seek no matter the circumstances. Realizing the need in our community for this mindset shift, Strand launched the Choose Your Attitude™ platform as a proactive way to inspire and empower others to focus on what is within their control and use it to help them achieve the life they dream. [00:01 - 00:42] Opening Segment If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over tohttp://knightly.productions/ ( knightly.productions)! For the first part of my interview with Nicholas, tune in to last Monday’s episode
[00:43 - 12:00] How Can People Choose Their Attitude to Overcome? Understand yourself and be okay with it Confront your weaknesses and struggles Stop hiding with vices and distractions The more you confront, the more you’ll realize that you’re stronger than you know Everybody has challenge Everybody is facing a challenge just as significant, whether we see it or not Set attainable goals Constantly work towards your future Understand that you can achieve and get to your goals The more you're able to get ahead, the more of a winner you become Successes keep you hungry
[12:01 - 14:44] Closing Segment Connect with Nicholas (links below) Visit his website, Facebook group, podcast, and more to know more about Choose Your Attitude and the content that he puts out Closing words
Key Quote/s: “The more you grow a relationship with what you're going through, the more you're able to overcome it.” - Nicholas Strand “Yes, there are going to be days that we fall, but there are also going to be days that we stand tall and are successful. And if you look at all of those pieces from afar, you'll see the success and growth.” - Nicholas Strand Resources Mentioned Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/choose-your-attitude/id1506081374 (Choose Your Attitude by Nicholas Strand)
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“Through all the trauma, through everything that he went through, the heartbreak that he went through, he still chose the attitude of positivity.” - Zack Knight Welcome to this solo episode Tactical Leader! In today’s episode, I talk about my favorite takeaways from my interview with Nicholas Strand, how he's overcome so much in his lifetime, which enlightened his perspective on the value we should have on friends and family, and the fragility of life and time. [00:01 - 00:52] Opening Segment If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over tohttp://knightly.productions/ ( knightly.productions)! If you haven’t listened to last Monday’s episode, check it out! How Nicholas’ experiences, past, and trials have helped him realize what’s important in life
[00:53 - 03:07] My Takeaways Most people don’t realize what’s truly important until it’s too late On being guilty of losing sight of what matters and looking too far into the future Reflecting on how Nicholas is able to take what’s happened in his life and still chose to be positive and help people
[03:08 - 4:14] Closing Segment Closing words and reminders Tune in this Friday for part 2 of my discussion with Mario where he’ll discuss amazing tactics for you to apply
Key Quote/s: “He's going into a space where there's a mission, there's an objective, there's a legacy that he's building. And I absolutely love that he's able to take that positively and focus on different things that a lot of people might have lost sight on.” - Zack Knight Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue on putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to expand their leadership capacity or click https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tactical-leadership/id1498567657 (here) to listen to our previous episodes. Tactical Leadership is brought to you by Knight Protection Services. A veteran-owned and operated company, with extensive experience in risk assessment and crime prevention. Find out more by visiting https://knightprotectionllc.com/ ( https://knightprotectionllc.com/) If you want to learn how to build a better business check out my website athttps://beatacticalleader.com/ ( Beatacticalleader.com). You can connect with us onhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/zaknight ( LinkedIn),https://www.instagram.com/beatacticalleader/ ( Instagram), or joinhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/BATLgroup/ ( Our BATL Space) and become part of the community.
“This is the power of choosing your attitude and creating your life. It's not about making a joke, or always having that smile on your face. But it's acknowledging where you are, it’s being proud of what you've gone through, and using it to your advantage as a tool to help you in the future.” - Nicholas Strand Welcome to another week of Tactical Leader! In today’s episode, I welcome Nicholas Strand to talk about choosing your attitude for success. Nicholas Strand is an author, keynote speaker, life coach, and entrepreneur. He’s the founder and CEO of Choose Your Attitude™ helping people build their brand, achieve the life of their dreams, and overcome difficult times by choosing their attitude. Choose Your Attitude™ is a community that champions the belief that attitude is a choice within everyone’s grasp in the many challenges we face through life. Spurred by a series of unfortunate occurrences, Nicholas Strand, founder, and owner of Choose Your Attitude™ was inspired by his late wife’s perspective on the gift of choice we are given daily, allowing us to shape our experiences to create a life we seek no matter the circumstances. Realizing the need in our community for this mindset shift, Strand launched the Choose Your Attitude™ platform as a proactive way to inspire and empower others to focus on what is within their control and use it to help them achieve the life they dream. [00:01 - 06:01] Opening Segment If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over tohttp://knightly.productions/ ( knightly.productions)! I introduce Nicholas Strand Putting together his passion for technology and love for music The balance of technical skills, people skills, and mental fortitude when it comes to success How Nicholas Strand coaches people to be successful People have the ability to choose their attitude
[06:02 - 11:30] How Choose Your Attitude™ Empowers People It’s not about feeling happy all of the time When challenges and difficulties come, having the mentality to overcome and keep going Athletic wear and physical products that encourage and inspire Nicholas shares his personal journey and what he had to overcome Choose your attitude. Create your life The power of choosing your attitude and creating your life is not about making a joke or always having a smile on your face It's acknowledging where you are, being proud of what you've gone through, and using it to your advantage as a tool to help you in the future
[11:31 - 19:14] Having Work-Life Balance as an Entrepreneur Work is only work if you're doing something you don't love Being driven to find a better solution to improve the future The legacy Nicholas wants to leave on the world Leaving a legacy of using your struggle as your superpower to inspire others around you
[19:15 - 21:39] Closing Segment Connect with Nicholas (links below) Visit his website, Facebook group, podcast, and more! Join us for Tactical Friday
Key Quote/s: “It's not only your technical ability, but your ability to get along with other people from all walks of life, and in some of the most stressful times.” - Nicholas Strand “The only control we really have at the end of the day is our mindset.” - Nicholas Strand “Work is only work if you're doing something you don't love.” - Nicholas Strand Resources Mentioned Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/choose-your-attitude/id1506081374 (Choose Your Attitude by Nicholas Strand)
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“It’s an attention economy. Getting people's attention is so tough. But once you have it, monetizing is much easier than people expect.” - Mario Nawfal Welcome back to Tactical Friday! I welcome back Mario Nawfal to talk about practical strategies he uses and the steps that got him to where he is at in his journey. He’s made millions, lost millions, and made millions again, how’d he do it? Founder of the Athena Group of Companies, a business conglomerate that operates in more than 40 countries, Mario started his first business with $300 in the bank selling blenders door to door. Through unconventional marketing techniques, efficient logistical systems, and a team of global contractors, he propelled Froothie to $1m in year one and over $10m in year two, all bootstrapped. Since then Mario launched multiple ventures into the millions, all bootstrapped, including an events business, a FinTech consulting firm, a marketing agency, and multiple ecom businesses all while surviving a massive scam, various black swan events, and all the ups and downs of entrepreneurship. He continues to launch new companies, is a partner at a law firm, and is the founder of a VC fund. In 2021, Mario decided to begin documenting his journey and helping other entrepreneurs at no cost, all while traveling the world pursuing his hobby dancing Bachata. The journey & the hustle continues with the biggest daily room on Clubhouse and a rapidly growing community of entrepreneurs and business owners [00:01 - 01:22] Opening Segment If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over tohttp://knightly.productions/ ( knightly.productions)! Anyone listening can apply these right now
[01:23 - 07:23] Ecommerce Tactics The two pillars of focus with ecommerce LTV - Lifetime Value AOV- Average Order Value Valuing every single interaction with a customer, cherishing that interaction, treating them like royalty, and trying to get continuity from them, then lifetime value more than average order value will give you a massive edge over competitors The power of free Instead of spending money on ads, give products for free How to get away from a scarcity mindset Giving value and protecting value is a balancing act that you need to determine for your business how to handle How can you think outside the box with monetization
[07:24 -15:30] More Fundamental Tips Realize your limitations as a person Use a project management tool Delegate How to growth hack Use algorithms to gain momentum and gain an edge on your business Should we bootstrap these tactics or outsource them? Knowledge is power
[15:31 - 30:25] Closing Segment How to connect with Mario (links below) Closing words
Key Quote/s: “Valuing every single interaction with a customer, cherishing that interaction, treating them like royalty, and trying to get continuity from them, then lifetime value more than average order value will give you a massive edge over competitors.” - Mario Nawfal “When you get people's attention, the value follows. And that's why I'm focusing on putting out everything for free just to get people's attention.” - Mario Nawfal “Realizing your limitations as a human being is important.” - Mario Nawfal Connect with Mario Learn more about growth hacking https://wearegrowthhackers.com/ (https://wearegrowthhackers.com/) Visit his websitehttps://www.marionawfal.com/ ( https://www.Marionawfal.com) Instagram: @marionawfal Twitter: @marionawfal Clubhouse: @marionawfal Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue on putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to expand...
“Take that time to start reflecting on all these things. Figure out where you want to be, what you want to do, and where your passion is. Start aligning yourself with that and start taking that action.” - Zack Knight Welcome to this solo episode Tactical Leader! In today’s episode, I reflect on my conversation with Mario Nawfal and how blown away I was by his wisdom, achievements, and motivation to keep pushing and growing. [00:01 - 01:52] Opening Segment If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over tohttp://knightly.productions/ ( knightly.productions)! If you haven’t listened to last Monday’s episode, check it out! I brush up on Mario’s story and experience
[01:53 - 09:31] My Takeaways Mario’s motivation We all have those moments where we struggle and we just don't want to keep pushing Discouragement from friends and family can double down on us. Sometimes people don't buy into the legacy your buildings Going all in and not having a backup plan Being inspired by Mario’s conviction Having the courage to follow through with his ‘WHY” and conviction When you start doubting: Look back at what you’ve achieved so far and your growth
[09:32 - 11:14] What To Do When You’re Struggling Take an objecting look at what you’re struggling with today? Are you still struggling with the goals and dreams of last year? Or are you struggling with the growth of achieving your goals? Use this as motivation Put things in perspective
[11:15 - 12:27] Closing Segment Closing words and reminders Tune in this Friday to welcome back Mario! He’ll be discussing amazing tactics for you to apply
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“When you're so deep into one thing, you can’t put small things into perspective anymore. Exiting from being too deep into your business allows you to better deal with hurdles.” - Mario Nawfal Welcome to another week of Tactical Leader! In today’s episode, I welcome Mario Nawfal to talk about the incredible businesses and empires he’s built, how to deal with setbacks, and staying motivated in spite of failure.
Founder of the Athena Group of Companies, a business conglomerate that operates in more than 40 countries, Mario started his first business with $300 in the bank selling blenders door to door. Through unconventional marketing techniques, efficient logistical systems, and a team of global contractors, he propelled Froothie to $1m in year one and over $10m in year two, all bootstrapped. Since then Mario launched multiple ventures into the millions, all bootstrapped, including an events business, a FinTech consulting firm, a marketing agency, and multiple ecom businesses all while surviving a massive scam, various black swan events, and all the ups and downs of entrepreneurship. He continues to launch new companies, is a partner at a law firm, and is the founder of a VC fund.
In 2021, Mario decided to begin documenting his journey and helping other entrepreneurs at no cost, all while traveling the world pursuing his hobby dancing Bachata. The journey & the hustle continues with the biggest daily room on Clubhouse and a rapidly growing community of entrepreneurs and business owners
[00:01 - 05:28] Opening Segment If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over to http://knightly.productions (knightly.productions)! I introduce Mario to the show Mario shares his background and story Starting his multi-million dollar business out of nothing and creating unconventional marketing techniques, efficient logistical systems, global contractors, etc. His diverse background, hobbies, and interests Who you are in business doesn’t have to be who you are in real life In the entrepreneurship space, people develop a slightly different personality to fit the requirements of whatever business you're launching Before listening to advice, first, understand yourself and then understand what it is you’re trying to achieve
[05:28 - 14:38] Dealing with Our Strengths and Weaknesses As Mario was developing himself, he would focus on his weaknesses to build the person he is today Turning weaknesses into strengths Work-life balance Using the fun part of work to balance out the stressful aspects How Mario is able to lead in the midst of struggle Undergoing multiple setbacks at once; getting scammed, losing his platform, health issues, personal tragedies In life, we will all undergo punches. A stoic mindset just makes it a lot easier to take those punches How to learn to pivot and use setbacks as the next steps
[14:39 - 22:48] How Mario Stays Motivated Momentum and Growth Keeping everything in perspective When you're so deep into one thing, they can’t put themselves into perspective anymore. Exiting from being too deep into your business allows you to better deal with hurdles The success you experience now, is due to your actions in the past Plant those seeds now The more seeds you plant, the ‘luckier’ you are
[22:49 - 26:34] Highlights and Lessons Mario Has Learned One of Mario’s early mistakes was not having a mentor Find a mentor that knows what they’re talking about and is self-aware and humble Learning from your network and connections
[26:35 - 30:25] Closing Segment The legacy that Mario wants to leave behind To die in peace, knowing that the people around him are okay Closing words
Key Quote/s:
“Who you are in business doesn't have to be the...
“I grew up on social media, and we've kind of lost the art of communication. We've kind of lost the ability to develop rapport and relationships in person because it's something that's not practiced anymore.” - Zack Knight Welcome back to Tactical Friday! I welcome Taylor Cu back to share some amazing resources and tips on how he stayed motivated throughout his journey.
Taylor Cu went to college for mechanical engineering and was hustling to be a professional hip-hop dancer on the side. He was able to land his first gig on Jimmy Kimmel Live and got burned by the choreographer and never ended up getting paid. Combining this with his experience in working in the construction industry, he realized that relying on someone or a high-paying job wasn't going to help him achieve his goal of achieving generational wealth for his family. He found Multifamily Real Estate to be a strong and efficient vehicle to become financially free. He quickly realized that similar to dance, there is an art and a process in everything that we do.
Now at age 26, Taylor is on his journey to go from the Hip Hop Dancing Engineer to Multifamily Real Estate Investor. As the host of the Multifamily Artists Podcast, he is on a mission to learn from multifamily family real estate investors to find out how they found their rhythm and created their own sound investments to build generational wealth for his family legacy.
[00:01 - 01:18] Welcoming Taylor Back If you have a platform and want content that DELIVERS, go over to http://knightly.productions (knightly.productions)! If you haven’t listened to last Monday’s episode, go back and listen!
[01:19 - 08:01] What Resources Do You Recommend for People’s Success Journeys Atomic Habits by James Clear Getting better 1% every day Control your environment Pitch anything by Oren Klaff Building trust first and then pitching an idea or message Never Split the Difference by Christopher Voss Listening and practicing different techniques in order to figure out what that other person is thinking
[08:02 - 13:43] The Art of Communication Communication is an ever-evolving art. As technology and social media continues to change so will communication Learning to master the unspoken and unwritten dynamics and nuances of communication Taylor talks about the language of Instagram Social media is a huge value-add in communication if you know how to use it properly
[13:44 - 15:15] Closing Segment Connect with Taylor (links below) Final words
Key Quote/s:
“Communication has changed in so many different ways that trying to communicate via social media is just extremely different in trying to get your message across. Your tone, how you deliver it, and your pathway to that message, it makes a huge point.” - Taylor Cu
“It's one of those things that it's not just about self-development in the professional space, it's about self-development in the internal space as you create better communication and create better ideas with getting your message and receiving a message from someone.” - Zack Knight
Resources Mentioned: https://www.amazon.com/Atomic-Habits-Proven-Build-Break/dp/0735211299 (Atomic Habits by James Clear) https://www.amazon.com/Pitch-Anything-Innovative-Presenting-Persuading/dp/0071752854 (Pitch Anything by Oren Klaff) https://www.amazon.com/Never-Split-Difference-Negotiating-Depended-ebook/dp/B014DUR7L2 (Never Split the Difference by Christopher Voss)
Connect with Taylor Instagram: Taylor_cu Facebook: /taylor.cu LinkedIn: Taylor Cu Visit https://.www.inrhythmmultifamily.com (https://.www.Inrhythmmultifamily.com) and check out Taylor’s Podcast, and more resources!
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What identifies you? Is it your degree? Your job? Sometimes our greatest achievements and proudest moments can become pigeonholes and limiters of our potential. Welcome back to another solo episode of The Tactical Leader! Today I'm sharing my takeaways from last Monday’s episode with Taylor Cu. Taylor is one of those guys that just blows me away. His personal mantra, “No one will outwork me,” is evident in the content he puts out and the empire he’s building for himself.
[00:01 - 03:10] Introduction If you’re a podcaster, YouTuber, or have a platform that wants to create content that DELIVERS, go over to http://knightly.productions (knightly.productions)! If you haven’t listened to last Monday’s episode, go back and listen! Sharing some background on my good friend, Taylor A friend and client of mine Starting his podcast, The Multifamily Artists Podcast (link below)
[03:11 - 08:57] My Takeaways How Taylor has been able to pivot and shift through transitions He not just confined to one profession or passion, instead he's aligning himself, his brand, and his identity across everything he's doing Taylor doesn’t let what he does pigeonhole him Optimum vulnerability Boxing ourselves into what we do Our job description is not our identifier
[08:58 - 10:42] Closing Segment What to expect this Friday with Taylor Cu Coming back with tactics focused on communication, social media, and action steps attached to aligning who you are as a younger person, and communicating that through a new age platform like social media
Key Quote/s:
“He's all of these things where he's aligning himself his brand, his identity across everything he's doing.” - Zack Knight
“What I like about Taylor is that he went to college, right? But he didn't let that pigeonhole him. He’s a mechanical engineer, but he didn't let that pigeonhole him. With everything he's doing, I really took away the true authentic self that we can apply to situations.” - Zack Knight
“I have these identities. And I am so guilty of focusing on them and never thinking about if I truly am beyond those labels that I put on myself.” - Zack Knight
Resources Mentioned: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-multifamily-artists-podcast/id1550233740 (The Multifamily Artists Podcast with Taylor Cu)
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“Be able to have that transparency and vulnerability to ask that question, regardless of whether it's dumb or not.” - Taylor Cu Welcome to another week of Tactical Leader! In today’s episode, I welcome Taylor Cu to talk about his real estate journey and how he has built multi-family wealth. Taylor Cu went to college for mechanical engineering and was hustling to be a professional hip-hop dancer on the side. He was able to land his first gig on Jimmy Kimmel Live and got burned by the choreographer and never ended up getting paid. Combining this with his experience in working in the construction industry, he realized that relying on someone or a high-paying job wasn't going to help him achieve his goal of achieving generational wealth for his family. He found Multifamily Real Estate to be a strong and efficient vehicle to become financially free. He quickly realized that similar to dance, there is an art and a process in everything that we do. Now at age 26, Taylor is on his journey to go from the Hip Hop Dancing Engineer to Multifamily Real Estate Investor. As the host of the Multifamily Artists Podcast, he is on a mission to learn from multifamily family real estate investors to find out how they found their rhythm and created their own sound investments to build generational wealth for his family legacy. [00:01 - 11:02] Opening Segment If you have a platform and want content that DELIVERS, go over to http://knightly.productions (knightly.productions)! I introduce Taylor to the show Taylor’s diverse background The opportunity that he thought would be the door opener to creating a dance career actually became the catalyst for his financial independence journey Transitioning from engineering to Hip Hop to Multi-Family Growing up with a balance of a traditional Filipino mindset and an entrepreneurial mindset Being intrigued about a future in dance and chasing curiosity
[11:03 - 14:52] Staying Motivated To Succeed Knowing and having your ‘WHY’ Having a balance of curiosity and chasing it and also loving to work and having a good work ethic Taylor’s Filipino background and where his work ethic came from
[14:53 - 15:30] Resources and Ways Taylor Stays Learning Youtube Learning how to dance from Youtube Learning and teaching multi-family and real estate Learning from people and their examples Asking questions and getting feedback In order to gain knowledge, you don't want to just ask a generalized question, you want to ask a specific question for a specific end Communication is continuously evolving We don’t want to ask “stupid” questions Having the transparency and vulnerability to ask questions Show you’re willing to learn Control your environment and surrounding yourself with the right people
[23:13 - 26:30] What Taylor is Learning Now Learning everything about putting deals together On Taylor’s learning journey and his podcast: The Multifamily Artists Podcast
[26:31 - 28:50] Closing Segment Connect with Taylor Cu! (links below) Catch him this Friday, on Tactical Friday
Key Quote/s:
“Most motivation, in my opinion, comes and goes, and I feel like to be motivated all the time and go at 200% is extremely difficult.” - Taylor Cu
“As long as I had that work ethic, I could be moving towards anything that I wanted, whether I was unmotivated or motivated. It really just taught me to dig, to continue, and to push forward.” - Taylor Cu
Connect with Taylor
Instagram: Taylor_cu
Facebook: /taylor.cu
LinkedIn: Taylor Cu
Visit https://.www.inrhythmmultifamily.com (https://.www.Inrhythmmultifamily.com) and check out Taylor’s Podcast, and more resources!
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“I'm going to prioritize your future over your feelings. If there's something that you need to hear, I'm going to give it to you.” - Jordan Montgomery Welcome back to Tactical Friday! I welcome Jordan Montgomery back to share how to take action towards intentionality and personal development.
Jordan Montgomery, the owner of Montgomery Companies, is a highly regarded performance coach and keynote speaker whose clients include business executives, sales organizations, and entrepreneurs. From a small town in Iowa to a dominant force in the performance coaching industry, Jordan travels the country speaking and coaching executives at Fortune 500 companies, professional athletes, and salespeople. In addition to his work speaking and coaching, Jordan is an accomplished business leader who has managed top-performing sales teams in the financial services industry.
Jordan resides in Tiffin, Iowa with his wife Ashley, and his three daughters, Audrey, Claire, & Olivia. When he is not writing, coaching, or speaking, Jordan spends time with his family and enjoys the outdoors. He is a lover of sports and all things Iowa Hawkeyes!
[00:01 - 01:01 Welcoming Jordan Back If you have a platform and want content that DELIVERS, go over to http://knightly.productions (knightly.productions)! If you haven’t listened to last Monday’s episode, go back and listen! We discuss being an intentional leader in all aspects and facets of our lives.
[01:02 - 07:54] What Are the First Steps You Recommend To Start Taking Action? The first step in personal development is self-awareness We always have something to learn Ask for feedback Building a culture around you that gives honest, helpful, and timely feedback Specific questions lead to specific feedback Ask for help Don’t make the mistake of graduating from asking for help An opportunity can be one ask away If you don’t ask, the answer is automatically ‘No.’ Are you showing up available for feedback and receiving help? Remember the best feedback isn't about who we are, it's about what we do The most necessary feedback we need to hear is usually the feedback we want to disagree with or push back on
[07:55 - 14:41] Embracing Discomfort Where you grow the most is where you struggle the most How to challenge people that persistently avoid what they need to deal with Love and accountability has to go together Know them very well before instructing Prioritize one’s future over their feelings How to give constructive criticism Affirm them that you believe in them Call out what needs to be called out Because of their value and potential, you want to work on X, Y, and Z with them
[14:41 - 0000] Being Others-Focused
Be careful about leading with intention and language that is self-focused When we start saying things like. “Respect my time, I'll respect yours, let's make minutes count.” That becomes about us Making one’s development about them
[14:41 - 17:43] Closing Segment Connect with Jordan (links below) Final words
Key Quote/s:
“All personal development begins with self-awareness. Self-awareness is a matter of continuous improvement. - Jordan Montgomery
“I want to build a culture around me of honest, helpful, and timely feedback. And so I'm going to ask my stakeholders, the people that love, trust, and care about me, what could I do better? What are my blind spots? What am I missing?” - Jordan Montgomery
“The best feedback isn't about who we are, it's about what we do.” - Jordan Montgomery
Connect with Jordan Visit his website http://www.montgomerycompanies.com (www.montgomerycompanies.com) Follow him on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @jordanmmontgomery
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For many of us, the way we ultimately avoid so many things is to focus on others’ problems instead of our own because we don’t feel worthy of success, love, accomplishment, or forgiveness. But we need to remember that we need to help ourselves in order to help others. Welcome back to another solo episode of The Tactical Leader! Today I'm sharing my takeaways from last Monday’s episode with the amazing and inspiring Jordan Montgomery, the owner of Montgomery Companies, and a highly regarded performance coach and keynote speaker whose clients include business executives, sales organizations, and entrepreneurs. [00:01 - 01:17] Showing Grace If you have a platform and want content that DELIVERS, go over to http://knightly.productions (knightly.productions)! If you haven’t listened to last Monday’s episode, go back and listen!
[01:18 - 11:49] My Takeaways On being fully transparent and admitting I showed up late to my interview with Jordan On the dynamic shift of wanting people to respect my time, yet being on the other side of wasting someone else’s The trap of being too entitled to your time It degrades communication It communicates that one party is not as worthy as the other Confronting avoidance Avoiding ways to show up available Avoiding inner and self-work Avoiding emotion Surround yourself with people who love you enough to be honest Focusing on other people’s holes so that I don’t have to confront or focus on my own
[11:50 - 12:36] Closing Segment What to expect this Friday with Jordan Montgomery
Key Quote/s:
“I've fallen so hard in that trap of trying to draw a boundary of, ‘My time is precious, don't waste it,’ That it’s caused me so much grief. Because then if I feel like my time is being wasted, I shut down, I'm done. I'm no longer available for dinner, I'm no longer available for coaching, I'm no longer available to be present.” - Zack Knight
“That's one thing I'm really big on is avoiding showing up available in ways that I should show up available. Avoiding inner work. Focusing on myself, I've avoided it for a long time because I didn't think I was worthy of it.” - Zack Knight
“Surround yourself with people that love you enough to be honest, that care about you enough to tell you the truth. Those are the people that are challenging me today.” - Zack Knight
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Being an intentional leader is all about setting goals to provide clarity for your direction and creating systems to achieve those goals. Welcome to another week of Tactical Leadership! In today’s episode, I welcome Jordan Montgomery to talk about his business, being a highly regarded performance coach, and how he helps others achieve high performance in their organizations. Jordan Montgomery, the owner of Montgomery Companies, is a highly regarded performance coach and keynote speaker whose clients include business executives, sales organizations, and entrepreneurs. From a small town in Iowa to a dominant force in the performance coaching industry, Jordan travels the country speaking and coaching executives at Fortune 500 companies, professional athletes, and salespeople. In addition to his work speaking and coaching, Jordan is an accomplished business leader who has managed top-performing sales teams in the financial services industry.
Jordan resides in Tiffin, Iowa with his wife Ashley, and his three daughters, Audrey, Claire, & Olivia. When he is not writing, coaching, or speaking, Jordan spends time with his family and enjoys the outdoors. He is a lover of sports and all things Iowa Hawkeyes!
[00:01 - 08:06] Opening Segment
If you have a platform and want content that DELIVERS, go over to http://knightly.productions (knightly.productions)! I introduce Jordan to the show Jordan runs a business with his wife and business partner serving around 1000 clients across the globe, most of which are executive leaders, salespeople, or athletes If you're not winning at home, if you're not winning at all How to operate on an executive level with emotion and compassion Scheduling time for family in order to properly prioritize them
[08:07 - 13:11] How Set the Stage to be Intentional Daily
Start your day the night before You can't get up early unless you go to bed on time The most important decision that we make for the day is the decision we make the night before Goals are great for setting a direction, systems are best for making progress How to learn high-performance behavior Mimic the masters Value feedback
[13:12 - 15:30] Closing Segment
What is the legacy you’re wanting to leave in the world? To be a blessing to others, help them understand their purpose, help them see a bigger future, and help them realize their gifts, while also glorifying God in the process and serving my family See links below to get in touch with Jordan Final words
Key Quote/s:
“ If we're not winning at home, we're not winning at all… leading at home is where true and real leadership starts.” - Jordan Montgomery
“At the end of the day, I just want to be respected most by people who know me the best. If I'm not respected most by people who know me the best, then I'm not sure how good of a job I did stewarding the gifts that God gave me.” - Jordan Montgomery
“I think we have to have checks and balances and we have to schedule what matters to make it a priority. We need to set reminders and give ourselves every single chance to serve people well.” - Jordan Montgomery
Connect with Jordan Visit his website http://www.montgomerycompanies.com (www.montgomerycompanies.com) and follow him on Instagram @jordanmmontgomery
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When building a brand, whether it's a small start-up or a large company, you always have to start with your three pillars: Why, How, and What? As you build out your brand, then you add smaller layers on top of that foundation, like a pyramid. Next thing you know you’re down to the little details and you’re ready for market. Welcome back to Tactical Friday! l welcome back Curt Cuscino to share more of his branding and marketing strategies. [00:01 - 08:13] The First Step for Those Who Want To Develop Better Branding Start with defining your: Why How What Whether you're building a brand, business, startup, or a larger corporation, the same approach applies Building your brand like a pyramid with your Why, How, and What as the foundation
[08:14 - 00:00] Get the Ball Rolling and Get Your Brand Out There
Reach out to Curt to have a conversation at https://www.hypelifebrands.com/ (https://www.hypelifebrands.com/) or via email engage@hypelifebrands.com Closing words
Tweetable Quote/s: “When you're building a brand, business, start-up, or a larger corporation, the same process and approach applies. It's like building a pyramid. Having that vision phase, and then defining your why, how, and what, that's the base level of the pyramid. And so everything builds on top of that.” - Curt Cuscino
Resourced Mentioned:
https://simonsinek.com/product/start-with-why/ (Start With Why by Simon Sinek) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4ZoJKF_VuA&vl=en (Tedx Talk: Start With Why)
Connect with Curt on https://www.linkedin.com/in/curtcuscino/ (LinkedIn) or https://twitter.com/curtcuscino?lang=en (Twitter)
Visit HypeLife Brands’ website https://www.hypelifebrands.com/ (https://www.hypelifebrands.com/) or email them engage@hypelifebrands.com
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Your brand has to align with your personal reputation, who you are and what you’re representing. Welcome back to another solo episode of Tactical Leadership! Today I'm sharing my takeaways from last Monday’s episode with Curt Cuscino, the founder and CEO of HypeLife Brands. We had a conversation about how your brand is your digital reputation and how to authentically communicate who you are in your brand.
[00:01 - 01:24] Finding Who You Are If you have a platform and want content that DELIVERS, go over to http://knightly.productions (knightly.productions)! If you haven’t listened to last Monday’s episode, go back and listen!
[01:24 - 13:54] My Takeaways Going through my own rebranding To first know your brand, you need to know who you are I talk my own personal search for identity Not finding identity in a uniform or success How do you be a good leader with a good culture What are you doing as a leader to know your people If you don’t know yourself how can you know others You have to be selfish to be selfless Spend time and money to learn about yourself
[13:55 - 14:40] Closing Segment What to expect this Friday with Curt Cuscino
Key Quote/s:
“The soul searching journey I'm on right now is beyond a leadership journey. It just turned into a self mastery, self discovery show and journey for myself.” - Zack Knight
“If you don't know who you are, what you correlate with, and what drives you, how can anybody else know who you are, know what motivates you, and know what you correlate with?” - Zack Knight
Resources Mentioned:
https://www.amazon.com/Love-Yourself-Like-Your-Depends/dp/1478121734 (Love Yourself Like Your Life Depends On It by Kamal Ravikant)
Connect with Curt on https://www.linkedin.com/in/curtcuscino/ (LinkedIn) or https://twitter.com/curtcuscino?lang=en (Twitter)
Visit HypeLife Brands’ website https://www.hypelifebrands.com/ (https://www.hypelifebrands.com/)
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Most companies make the mistake of building a brand with their ‘What’ instead of their ‘Why.’ But Your personal brand, who you are at your core, will ultimately be manifested into your business if you start with ‘Why.’ Welcome to another week of Tactical Leadership! In today’s episode, I welcome Curt Cuscino to share how he helps people launch, develop, and create engaging brands. Curt is the founder and CEO of HypeLife Brands, a progressive brand development + marketing agency helping B2C lifestyle startups & consumer-focused brands powerfully engage the Millennial generation. The agency is now headquartered in Southern California, coastal downtown Oceanside. HypeLife Brands specializes in building, launching, and growing B2C/DTC lifestyle brands and startups, finely tuned for the ever-elusive Millennial generation.
Among many other facets, Curt is also the Co-Founder & CEO of GoodFetch, a finTech comparison shopping platform for consumers that solves a decades-old problem: Enabling consumers to shop, compare from 20+ major carriers, and buy insurance in under 10 minutes from wherever they are, whenever they want...no sales calls, no spam, no B.S. (Yes, it should be this simple...and now it is.). The platform also added personal loan comparison shopping in 2020 as its next step towards simplifying the financial aspects of the modern digital human so they get back to living and waste far less time in this arena.
[00:01 - 11:32] Opening Segment
If you have a platform and want content that DELIVERS, go over to http://knightly.productions (knightly.productions)! I introduce Curt Cuscino to the show Through HypeLife brands, Curt creates powerful engaging brands and fundable startups while employing a heavy focus on precision marketing, keenly focused on building customer trend traction, and a long term ROI Born and raised in Kansas City, Missouri, Curt started developing an entrepreneurial spirit from a young age Starting an Independent record label during his college career What gave Curt the motivation to start an agency in the middle of the 2001 crash
[11:33 - 22:01] Start With Why, Not With What
Curt talks about why he values personality tests Understand who you are so you can understand what you can offer Knowing himself deeply to help him embrace himselfs and his entrepreneurial journey The Vision Phase Start with WHY, not with what Your personal brand, who you are at your core, will ultimately be manifested into your business if you start with ‘Why’
[22:01 - 28:24] Why Vulnerability is Crucial to Identity
Finding the deep roots and then forming the marketing and messaging around it Unmasking the ‘giant corporate faceless glass building’ Digging deep to find the story we’re telling
[28:25 - 33:33] Closing Segment
What is the legacy you’re wanting to leave in the world? disruption towards positive change See links below to get in touch with Curt Final words
Key Quote/s:
“One of the very first pieces of our brand development methodology is what we call our vision phase. And so we really nail down, define, and solidify the vision, and part of that is defining the why.” - Curt Cuscino
“Define your ‘Why’ over ‘What’. What a lot of people in business have done historically, that does not help them stand apart from the pack, is start with ‘What’.” - Curt Cuscino
“Your personal brand, who you are at your core will ultimately be manifested into your business, if you start with your ‘Why’.” - Curt Cuscino
Resources Mentioned
https://simonsinek.com/product/start-with-why/ (Start With Why by Simon Sinek)
Connect with Curt on https://www.linkedin.com/in/curtcuscino/ (LinkedIn) or https://twitter.com/curtcuscino?lang=en (Twitter)
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Sometimes the systems businesses have in place weren’t put there intentionally. Instead, a quick but inefficient solution at the time starts to scale as a company grows. And then it scales out of control. But imagine having technology and software that provides key solutions you need? Welcome back to Tactical Friday! l welcome back Rich Rudzinski to give us some insights into creating better efficiency, and helping those that might be a little bit scared to actually implementing some technology into their organization
[00:01 - 06:59] Why Business Owners Should Be More Open to Using Tech to Grow
I wellcome Rich Rudzinski back to the show What would you say to someone who wants to make their work flow more efficient? Most small businesses are afraid of the cost of using tech It’s not complicated to set up It saves you time and money The biggest cost for business owners is their staffing cost As a company grows quick but inefficient solutions start to grow with it
[07:00 - 09:27] Having a Culture That Allows Feedback and Growth Entrepreneurship 101: Stop working in your business, start working on it Make sure your business culture is one that allows your organization the space to improve and bring better solutions to the table
[09:27 - 00:00] Custom Technology That Provides the Solutions YOU Need
Check out https://tragic.media/home Connect with Rich if have thoughts, or are running into problems with your business (links below) Final words
Tweetable Quote/s:
“Technology can start small and grow. And then as it continues to empower your business, you can invest in that and grow it further.” - Rich Rudzinski
“I think what happens is, a lot of times as a company grows, these processes and inefficiencies just creep up, because that's just the way the problem was solved. It wasn't necessarily thought through what was the best solution. It was more like, ‘Oh, well, this is how we can solve this.’ And then that starts to scale, and then it scales out of control.” - Rich Rudzinski
“The technology is out there. It's there to empower and help you create efficiency, create processes, create better services.” - Rich Rudzinski
Connect with Rich on https://www.linkedin.com/in/tragicrich/ (LinkedIn)
Visit Tragic Media at https://tragic.media/home
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Welcome to another week of Tactical Leadership! In today’s episode, I welcome Rich Rudzinski as we talk about how he's created an unapologetically bold platform with Tragic Media to serve small and large businesses' technology needs.
Rich Rudzinski always had an entrepreneurial spirit, a creative mind, and a desire to succeed at everything he did. At UCSD he entered college to be a computer engineer but changed majors to ICAM, a new media and arts degree UCSD made up that let him build a curriculum around art, music, and programming. After college, he shifted his focus from music to tech.
Rich hit a point of stagnation around the 2008 recession, and after not being able to find a suitable position he embarked out on his own, he realized a need in the industry for a high-end development team to help these other agencies deliver on their complex client projects. And so he started Tragic. Tragic was initially focused as a white-label resource for other agencies, helping to build projects for national clients like GM, Lego, Poly, and Pixar. After a few years, they realized that they could bring our expertise to benefit entrepreneurs, startups, and growing businesses looking to take advantage of the latest technologies and build cutting-edge software.
Over the years, Tragic also had several other entrepreneurial endeavors serving as a CTO, Technical Advisor, as well as building their own software products at Tragic. Rich is passionate about helping businesses create new user experiences using the latest technologies, and sharing my knowledge of building and scaling software and technical teams.
[00:01 - 07:21] Opening Segment If you have a platform and want content that DELIVERS, go over to http://knightly.productions (knightly.productions)! I introduce Rich Rudzinski to the show Starting tragic media in order to save companies from technology tragedies A punk rock entrepreneur, Rich brings a lot of passion and vibrancy to all the different things he does. Rich loves helping nontechnical people understand technology How Rich cultivated the creativity of being different, and utilizes it in the business Unapologetically bold, both with their brand and their approach Rich’s advice for how people can be unapologetic and bold in their business
[07:22 - 16:24] Staying Ahead of the Game How Tragic stays on the cusp of innovation Always learning from failure Sorting through new technology Innovation How Rich stays innovative and shows up available for a new opportunity Keeping the motivation to continue to learn In any great shift or social change, there's always a lot of great opportunities
[16:25 - 26:05] Working Remotely How to maintain a good culture in a remote environment Trust Rapport Check and balance You have to be an engaged leader Resources Rich used for guidance and learning Trial by fire Joined a CEO Group Surround yourself with people on a higher level than you
[26:06 - 29:53] Closing Segment What is the legacy you’re wanting to leave in the world? To bring art and tech together See links below to get in touch with Rich Final words
Key Quote/s:
“We're just unapologetically bold, both with our brand and with our approach, we really focus to not just sell people a solution, but really understand what their problems are, and use the latest technologies to give them a really sound infrastructure to scale to the future.” - Rich Rudzinski
“In any great shift or social change, there's always a lot of great opportunities.” - Rich Rudzinski
Connect with Rich on https://www.linkedin.com/in/tragic-rich (LinkedIn) https://www.linkedin.com/in/tragic-rich Visit Tragic Media’s website: https://tragic.media/
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Making connections and rapport building is a science and art. You want to build connections with someone first before you ask something from them. Look at relationships as being something where you can provide value to a person. Welcome back to Tactical Friday! l welcome back Mehak Vohra to dive into how we can apply everything we talked about in Monday’s episode. We talk about the ways Mehak took action, applied learning from her mistakes, implemented everything she’d learned, and went all in. [00:01 - 01:06] Opening Segment I welcome back Mehak Vohra
[01:07 - 06:33] Building Your Network from Scratch People like talking about themselves Ask informed people in the industry for advice and listen Provide them value Show up to make connections Don't be afraid of rejection Build connections first, figure out where you can provide value and then make an ask
[06:34 - 15:53] Making Connections Intentionally Look for genuine connections to make with people Find common ground Do your research Using research and rapport building to and opportunities Learn that rejection is ok Rapport building is a science and art
[15:54 - 18:04] Closing Segment Head over to https://www.joinskillbank.com (https://www.joinskillbank.com) to learn more about the program Final words
Tweetable Quote/s:
“I want to build these connections with them first before I try to make an ask of them. You have to look at relationships as being something where you can provide value to a person.” - Mehak Vohra
“I'm always trying to look for connections. Where can I relate to someone, regardless of whether they're in my space or not?” - Mehak Vohra
Connect with Mehak on https://www.linkedin.com/in/mehakvohra/ (LinkedIn), https://www.tiktok.com/@themehakvohra? (Tik Tok) and https://www.instagram.com/themehakvohra/?hl=en (Instagram)
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Entrepreneurship is a means of learning through risks and failure to build something to serve those around you. Welcome to another week of Tactical Leadership! In today’s episode, I welcome Mehak Vohra, the founder of SkillBank. a 15 week FREE upfront marketing program. SkillBank helps people break into marketing and reach their goals. Mehak dropped out of Purdue University's computer science program at 19 years old to pursue startups. After running her LinkedIn marketing agency for 4 years, she’s started a company and generated 10m+ views on LinkedIn for herself and clients. Tune in and listen to this incredible story of how Mehak doesn’t let anything deter her, not even failure. [00:01 - 14:32] Opening Segment If you have a platform and want content that DELIVERS, go over to http://knightly.productions (knightly.productions)! I introduce Mehak Vohra to the show Something special about Mehak that we might not know about her When Mehak got the entrepreneurship bug A content creator at a very young age Making an app in her freshman year of high school Excited about building something out of nothing for herself When she decided college wasn’t for her How Mehak stayed motivated to create something of herself Did anyone inspire and mentor you that you can attribute that level of success and mindset?
[14:33 - 20:05] How SkillBank Improves the Lives of College Graduates Mehak advises to start young and build networking connections Starting SkillBank Helping college graduates land jobs Starting out teaching a couple of students at 5 am in the morning Being patient until you prove your concept Setting things up to see tangible progress Entrepreneurship is a learning opportunity
[20:06 - 27:40] You Are Your Biggest Project Resources that have helped Mehak build herself Always trying new things Learning from others who have succeeded in the space How everything Mehak has done has led to the next thing she’s doing Mehak tells us about SkillBanks Chief Pup Officer, Olive!
[27:41 - 31:25] Closing Segment What is the legacy you’re wanting to leave in the world? Helping people and making them the best version of themselves See links below to get in touch with Mehak Final words
Tweetable Quote/s:
“When it comes to entrepreneurship, you have to look at it as a way of making yourself better and learning. Make it an opportunity for you to learn.” - Mehak Vohra
“If something doesn't work out, but you've learned something new in the process, it's a lot easier to look at it as, “Hey, this actually wasn't a failure, because I've learned something.” Rather than, “Hey, I tried it out, and it didn't work. And I just wasted like a month of my time.” - Mehak Vohra
Connect with Mehak on https://www.linkedin.com/in/mehakvohra/ (LinkedIn), https://www.tiktok.com/@themehakvohra? (Tik Tok), and https://www.instagram.com/themehakvohra/?hl=en (Instagram)
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Team building isn’t about going out on a Friday night with your team for drinks. Team building is about the shared experiences and hardships. Welcome back to Tactical Friday! I l welcome back David Fivecoat to share his five tips in building effective teams. One significant tip is building trust within the organization through shared experiences and hardships, which is something that most organizations misinterpret in their team buildings. With that said, let’s jump right in and learn how to build effective teams!
[00:01 - 01:12] Opening Segment
I welcome back David Fivecoat
[01:13 - 06:35] Five Tips to Build Effective Teams
Have a goal What are you shooting for? Have a roadmap Plan to how to get there Have a scoreboard Tracking the progress Have a culture that provides guide rails What is acceptable within that team? They have to have trust Shared experiences and hardships
[06:36 - 11:56] The Shared Experiences and Hardships of a Team
Shared team experiences and hardships are the true team building Building trust Pushing the organization a little bit out of the comfort zone The effect of the virtual space on leadership
[11:57 - 13:24] Closing Segment
See links below to get in touch with David Final words
Tweetable Quote/s:
“The shared experience or the shared hardship is what builds and bonds a team.” - David Fivecoat
“...those things are what builds trust and what makes a high performing team. You gotta push the organization a little bit out of the comfort zone and bring the whole team together.” - David Fivecoat
You can connect with David through https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-fivecoat-b5860b75/ (LinkedIn), or you can visit his website http://www.thefivecoatconsultinggroup.com (www.thefivecoatconsultinggroup.com).
Guest email/s: david.fivecoat@thefivecoatconsultinggroup.com
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It is when we finally leave our comfort zone that we start growing and attaining success. Welcome to another week of Tactical Leadership! In today’s episode, I welcome fellow veteran and the author of “Grow Your Grit”, David Fivecoat. David’s mission is to help people become better leaders by teaching them courage, grit, and all the other ingredients that make a great leader. He is also a speaker and an executive coach at The Fivecoat Consulting Group LLC, and he will share with us today his process in helping others. Let’s dive in and learn how to grow your grit!
[00:01 - 08:49] Opening Segment
If you have a platform and want content that DELIVERS, go over to http://knightly.productions (knightly.productions)! I introduce David Fivecoat to the show Being a brigade commander for the Airborne Ranger Training Brigade Growing your grit The five stages of grief: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance Being able to deal with adversity
[08:50 - 17:25] Defining and Applying Grit to Leadership Capabilities
The art form of leadership Courage is developing your ability to deal with the fear of failure Listing your fears Reframing your concept of success Being willing to take risks
[17:26 - 27:42] It All Starts With the First Step
David’s message to those who are afraid to take the first step Helping people acquire experiential leadership The humility of being a good follower and a good leader
[27:43 - 32:00] Closing Segment
What is the legacy you’re wanting to leave in the world? The opportunity to work with good corporate leaders and make them great See links below to get in touch with David Final words
Tweetable Quote/s:
“It’s very easy to be comfortable. Being in your comfort zone and not pushing things too much, there’s not as big of an opportunity to fail.” - David Fivecoat
Resources Mentioned:
https://www.amazon.com/Grow-Your-Grit-Obstacles-Accomplish-ebook/dp/B08ZT5CFF9 (Grow Your Grit by David Fivecoat)
You can connect with David through https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-fivecoat-b5860b75/ (LinkedIn), or you can visit his website http://www.thefivecoatconsultinggroup.com (www.thefivecoatconsultinggroup.com).
Guest email/s: david.fivecoat@thefivecoatconsultinggroup.com
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Loving yourself fully is the best step we can do to ourselves before we could extend our love fully to others. Welcome back to another Tactical Friday! Today, I welcome back JM Ryerson to show some granular steps to how we can win together. He will also share some tactics on how we can finally embrace our emotions, which will enable us to respond appropriately even on the worst emotional triggers. Developing your daily affirmation is key, as this will ultimately lead to us loving ourselves. Let’s dive in and go win!
[00:01 - 05:39] Opening Segment
I welcome back JM to the show What can we do today to win together? Get clarity on who you are and what you’re looking for How do you determine who you are? Spending time with yourself
[05:40 - 13:26] Embracing the Emotions
Navy SEALs’s box breathing The 5 Second Rule by Mel Robbins The physiological and psychological change when counting backward I talk about the music that helps me control my emotions Developing your own daily affirmations Loving all of yourself, including the flaws
[13:27 - 16:37] Closing Segment
See links below to get in touch with JM Final words
Tweetable Quote/s:
“You can’t stop an emotion because it happens so fast. But you can choose how you can respond to that.” - JM Ryerson
“Just look around. People will tell you where you’re missing or inefficient. And so, tell yourself ‘I love myself’. You know why? Because you’re an incredible human being.” - JM Ryerson
“You don’t just love yourself for the great things. You love yourself for all the nasty bad habits that you have as well. Otherwise, you don’t love yourself whole.” - JM Ryerson
Resources Mentioned:
https://www.amazon.com/Second-Rule-Transform-Confidence-Everyday/dp/1682612384 (The 5 Second Rule by Mel Robbins) https://www.amazon.com/Love-Yourself-Like-Your-Depends/dp/1478121734 (Love Yourself Like Your Life Depends On It by Kamal Ravikant)
You can connect with JM through https://www.linkedin.com/company/letsgowin365/ (LinkedIn), or you can visit his website at http://www.letsgowin.com (www.LetsGoWin.com). Also, check out his podcast called “Let’s Go Win!” on https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lets-go-win-podcast/id1517669567 (Itunes).
Guest email/s:jm@letsgowin.com, lisa@letsgowin.com, todd@dmeltzer.com
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Welcome back to another solo episode of Tactical Leadership! Today I will share some of my takeaways from last Monday’s conversation with JM Ryerson. I will be highlighting the intentionality piece as well as finding who you are. But most importantly, I will share with you the avoidance piece and how sugar coating isn’t the answer to being broken. You have to recognize and set your expectations toward it. [00:01 - 02:38] Opening Segment If you have a platform and want content that DELIVERS, go over to http://knightly.productions (knightly.productions)! Intentionality and how JM marries his daily routines
[02:39 - 10:56] My Takeaways
Making sure you have the daily practices Being intentional Journaling Finding out who you are Understanding the value that you bring to the world The avoidance piece
[10:57 - 11:47] Closing Segment
What to expect this Friday with JM Ryerson
Tweetable Quote/s:
“That’s what this show is about. We want action steps. But in order to take action, you have to know what you’re taking action on. You have to know what’s broken.” - Zack A. Knight
You can connect with JM through https://www.linkedin.com/company/letsgowin365/ (LinkedIn), or you can visit his website at http://www.letsgowin.com (www.LetsGoWin.com). Also, check out his podcast called “Let’s Go Win!” on https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lets-go-win-podcast/id1517669567 (Itunes).
Guest email/s:jm@letsgowin.com, lisa@letsgowin.com, todd@dmeltzer.com
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It’s been common knowledge that having a team gets you farther than doing everything on your own. Welcome back to another week of Tactical Leadership! Today I will talk with JM Ryerson, CEO, and co-founder of Let’s Go Win, to walk us through his concept of camaraderie and vulnerability in the new world. He is a mindset coach and has been building companies and leading sales teams for over 20 years. After all, his goal has always been to help others achieve more than they could ever imagine. Let’s jump right in and start transcending in life!
[00:01 - 08:43] Opening Segment
If you have a platform and want content that DELIVERS, go over to http://knightly.productions (knightly.productions)! I welcome JM to the show Being family-centric Quick fun chat with JM What is teamwork? Collaborative camaraderie Checking in the 10 areas of your life Work-life balance Self-mastery and self-care
[08:44 - 18:58] Focusing on the Self-Mastery
Taking care of your mind, body, and soul Setting yourself up to win every day JM”s podcast, “TranscendIn Life” Inspiring people to live their best life Take off your mask: showing your vulnerability Applying the US Navy SEALs leadership
[18:59 - 23:26] Camaraderie in the New World
JM talks about the shift in leadership during the pandemic We should not forget about the human aspect Recommended resources The Advantage by Patrick Lencioni Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl
[23:27 - 27:35] Closing Segment
What is your legacy to the world? I want “let’s go win” to continue to thrive See links below to get in touch with JM
Tweetable Quote/s:
“Taking care of your mind, body, and soul...if you do those three things, you have a much better chance. It’s setting you up not for wins and losses, it’s setting you up to be in the best position to win every day.” - JM Ryerson
“The moment you think you have the perfect management leadership style, you have lost.” - JM Ryerson
Resources Mentioned:
https://www.amazon.com/Advantage-Organizational-Health-Everything-Business/dp/1491510803 (The Advantage by Patrick Lencioni) https://www.amazon.com/Mans-Search-Meaning-Viktor-Frankl/dp/080701429X (Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl) https://www.amazon.com/Dichotomy-Leadership-Balancing-Challenges-Ownership/dp/1250195772 (The Dichotomy of Leadership by Jocko Willink)
You can connect with JM through https://www.linkedin.com/company/letsgowin365/ (LinkedIn), or you can visit his website at http://www.letsgowin.com (www.LetsGoWin.com). Also, check out his podcast called “Let’s Go Win!” on https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lets-go-win-podcast/id1517669567 (Itunes).
Guest email/s:jm@letsgowin.com, lisa@letsgowin.com, todd@dmeltzer.com
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It’s our awareness of our roots that sets us up for success. Welcome back to Tactical Friday! I welcome back Richard Brooke to give us the steps in building self-esteem, maintaining self-motivation, and growing with self-love. All of these are dependent on the domain and the environment that you’re in, and Richard will explore these nuances as well. This episode is packed with wisdom that the younger generation definitely needs to hear.
With that, let’s jump right in and be the leader that your country needs!
[00:01 - 07:30] Opening Segment
If you have a platform and want content that DELIVERS, go over to http://knightly.productions (knightly.productions)! I welcome Richard back to the show Steps for self-motivation from within Identifying the dominant stories in your life Setting your goals Self-esteem is domain-specific
[07:31 - 20:53] Knowing Your Starting Point and Other Steps
Knowing that all stories are made-up Richard talks about leadership in the context of polarization The leaders that our country needs
[20:54 - 25:42] Closing Segment
Richard’s “The Bliss Life” 10-day audio series Guided visualization on awareness
Tweetable Quote/s:
“We all tend to gravitate towards the things we’re good at.” - Richard Brooke
“If you don’t know your starting point, you don’t know how to win any race.” - Richard Brooke
Resource/s Mentioned:
https://www.blisslifeaudio.com/a-bliss-life-audio-v21619160646119 (The Bliss Life)
You can connect with Richard through https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardblissbrooke/ (LinkedIn), https://www.facebook.com/RichardBlissBrooke (Facebook), https://www.instagram.com/richardblissbrooke/ (Instagram), https://www.youtube.com/user/rbbrooke (Youtube), or you can visit http://www.richardbrooke.com (www.RichardBrooke.com). Also, check out his podcast “The Authentic Networker” on https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/authentic-networker-podcast-hosted-by-richard-bliss/id995452479 (Itunes).
Guest email:todd@dmeltzer.com, Susie@blissbusiness.com
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Before we proceed to our Tactical Friday with Richard Brooke, I’d like to share some of my takeaways from our past conversation. I will talk about his points on networking and how this very podcast was also based on the idea of expanding your connections. The lasting power of networking and connections has greatly affected my journey as an entrepreneur and as a leader. So with that, let’s jump right in!
[00:01 - 01:45] Opening Segment
If you have a platform and want content that DELIVERS, go over to http://knightly.productions (knightly.productions)! Quick recap from last Monday’s conversation with Richard Brooke
[01:46 - 10:40] My Takeaways
The power of masterminds and building relationships The value of being in a room where you think you don’t belong How the brand of Tactical Leadership came from the idea of networking The faults in social media networking
[10:41 - 12:26] Closing Segment
What to expect on this Friday’s episode with Richard
Tweetable Quote/s:
“When you’re learning business, you can’t take away the value of being in a room you think you don’t belong in.” - Zack A. Knight
You can connect with Richard through https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardblissbrooke/ (LinkedIn), https://www.facebook.com/RichardBlissBrooke (Facebook), https://www.instagram.com/richardblissbrooke/ (Instagram), https://www.youtube.com/user/rbbrooke (Youtube), or you can visit http://www.richardbrooke.com (www.RichardBrooke.com). Also, check out his podcast “The Authentic Networker” on https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/authentic-networker-podcast-hosted-by-richard-bliss/id995452479 (Itunes).
Guest email:todd@dmeltzer.com, Susie@blissbusiness.com
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Imagine spending your whole college life growing your network. I’m not talking about partying or whatnot, I’m talking about real connections. Once you graduate, you’ll have two powerful things: a degree and an extensive network. Welcome back to another week of Tactical Leadership! In today’s week, I welcome Ontological Coach and master networker Richard Brooke shares how he helps people master self-motivation and stay on fire for life. He is the host of the podcast “The Authentic Networker” and the author of “Mach 2 with Your Hair on Fire”. Richard will walk us through his effective ways of communicating as well as his mastermind groups and how they are a more advanced form of networking.
Let’s jump right in and expand your network!
[00:01 - 11:14] Opening Segment
If you have a platform and want content that DELIVERS, go over to http://knightly.productions (knightly.productions)! I welcome Richard Brooke to the show The Authentic Networker podcast Integrating networking to leadership Richard expresses how social media is not fully utilized as a networking tool Using social media to gain relationships and provide services
[11:15 - 21:57] Mastermind Groups: The Next Level of Networking
A more formal and compressed form of networking Journey of collaboration The role of courage in leadership and life in general The green light story Mind management The vision: what does the journey look like?
[21:58 - 31:14] Communicating the Effective Way
The importance of asking questions Ask questions and then listen What makes a great question? Self-esteem Intuition
[31:15 - 39:18] Closing Segment
What is the legacy you’re wanting to leave in the world? On top of education, learn how to live powerfully Final words
Tweetable Quote/s:
“The more people you can rely on for input and access, the further you can journey.” - Richard Brooke
“Instead of worrying about what you post and how many comments you get, how about using social media to learn about people that you’re connected to, do a deep dive on learning about them, and go for relationships. Go for meaning. Go for service.” - Richard Brooke
“The essence of leadership is that leaders go places that followers are afraid to go. Which is why they follow the leader.” - Richard Brooke
Resources Mentioned:
https://www.ypo.org (YPO (Young Presidents Organization)) https://www.amazon.com/Good-Leaders-Ask-Great-Questions-ebook/dp/B00I829QJ8 (Good Leaders Ask Questions by John Maxwell)
You can connect with Richard through https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardblissbrooke/ (LinkedIn), https://www.facebook.com/RichardBlissBrooke (Facebook), https://www.instagram.com/richardblissbrooke/ (Instagram), https://www.youtube.com/user/rbbrooke (Youtube), or you can visit http://www.richardbrooke.com (www.RichardBrooke.com). Also, check out his podcast “The Authentic Networker” on https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/authentic-networker-podcast-hosted-by-richard-bliss/id995452479 (Itunes).
Guest email:todd@dmeltzer.com, Susie@blissbusiness.com
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Welcome back to another episode of Tactical Friday! I welcome back Jesse Tee to share with us the major elements of his workshop and how it ultimately leads to spiritual enlightenment. This includes a 30-day integration period and Jesse will share how this has profoundly changed people’s lives. Let’s jump right in and learn what you can achieve through feeling and showing up. [00:01 - 03:10] Opening Segment I welcome back Jesse to the show Jesse’s workshop and retreat at Elohee
[03:11 - 08:40] Spiritual Awakening Workshop Identity switch of veterans and athletes 30-day Integration and the profound changes Surrendering the alpha mindset
[08:41 - 11:00] Beyond the Workshop Jesse talks about what’s his next plans after the workshop
[11:01 - 13:16] Closing Segment See links below to find out more about Jesse’s next workshops and retreats Final words
Tweetable Quote/s: “The people that are called to grow or to heal or to do something different make beautiful relationships.” - Jesse Tee
You can connect with Jesse through https://www.instagram.com/jesse_tee/ (Instagram) and https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessetee/ (LinkedIn). Also, check out his podcast “https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jesse-tee-show/id1474831380 (The Jesse Tee Show)”. To know more about Jesse’s next workshops, you can email Info@vortexesoflight.com.
Guest email: jesse@46and2wealthpartners.com
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Sometimes, what we need is a spark that will remind us of all the good things that we still have. It is the domino effect of gratitude and finding things every day to be thankful for. Welcome to another week of Tactical Leadership! I welcome Jesse Tee, the founder of 46&2 Wealth Partners and the host of “The Jesse Tee Show”. He will show us what spirituality is and how it helped him cope with his dark past. His curiosity towards people and relationships is what drives his business of helping entrepreneurs and executives create wealth. So let’s jump right in and feed your soul!
[00:01 - 07:50] Opening Segment I welcome Jesse Tee to the show Jesse’s life in the military Moving to the entrepreneur world The curiosity of people and relationships Scarcity
[07:51 - 14:06] 46 & 2 Wealth Partners Full-service investment management firm Advice only business Profit, participation, and personality Being comfortable with your own skin Servant leadership is sharing what you’ve learned
[14:07 - 23:37] Self-Mastery and Spirituality Biohacking: optimizing your life, body, mind, and spirit Jesse’s healing with psilocybin mushrooms and plant medicines How aligning spiritually and emotionally affects your life Work vs. luck and being uncomfortable Loving yourself first
[23:38 - 30:28] Closing Segment Jesse’s easy first steps Stacking gratitude Jesse’s legacy to the world Be an embodiment of love See links below to connect with Jesse
Tweetable Quote/s: “We don’t wear bow ties and suits. We wear t-shirts and jeans. Those people that know what we’re capable of, don’t care how we dress. They care about what we can do for them.” - Jesse Tee “When you have a mentor or advisor in your life, they’re not there just to show you how to make money. It’s more important they show you how to stop screwing up like from their screw-ups” - Jesse Tee “You have to be selfish. Selfish with love in the sense of loving yourself first. Because if your cup is empty, you can’t pour into other people.” - Jesse Tee
Resources Mentioned: https://www.amazon.com/Love-Yourself-Like-Your-Depends/dp/1478121734 (Love Yourself Like Your Life Depends On It by Kamal Ravikant)
You can connect with Jesse through https://www.instagram.com/jesse_tee/ (Instagram) and https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessetee/ (LinkedIn). Also, check out his podcast “https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jesse-tee-show/id1474831380 (The Jesse Tee Show)”.
Guest email: jesse@46and2wealthpartners.com
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We often do nothing about possible threats and crises because of the “it hasn’t happened yet” mentality. But today, we will talk about the importance of preparedness and knowing what you can do in the midst of a crisis. Welcome back to Tactical Friday! I welcome back Bill Coletti to share the details of the services that he offers. His simulations range from full-scale collaborative simulations to just-add-water type of pre-packaged exercises. He will also share the impact and value of crisis simulations and how the curation of these ultimately affects its value. Let’s jump right in and learn how you can protect yourself from crises! [00:01 - 03:11] Opening Segment I welcome back Bill to the show Reaching out to Bill Creating Kith Academy 8 modules to make you more resilient
[03:12 - 07:21] Risk and Crisis Simulations Full-scale crisis simulation Live phone calls, video injects Desktop simulations Tabletop exercises Not time constrained Do-it-yourself Pre-packaged tabletop exercises
[07:22 - 10:54] The Impact and Value of Crisis Simulations Bill talks about how curating the simulation effects is value Realistic risk management adds more value
[10:55 - 12:25] Closing Segment See links below to see more of Bill Coletti Final words
Tweetable Quote/s: “That makes it less important if it becomes like an escape room that you do with your buddies on a Friday night. That doesn’t really change the world.” - Bill Coletti “We try to make them less about setting your hair on fire, and more about identifying gaps and critical solutions to make the organization better over the long term in a thoughtful type of way.” - Bill Coletti
You can connect with Bill through https://www.linkedin.com/in/billcoletti/ (LinkedIn) and https://twitter.com/bcoletti?lang=en (Twitter), or you can visit his website at www.kith.co.
Guest email: bcoletti@kith.co, rgomez@kith.co
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Before we push through with our Tactical steps with Bill, I’d like to talk about my takeaways from our previous conversation. He talked about the values of risk management and how action and authenticity go hand-in-hand in helping solve issues. He also articulated the difference between reputation and brand, which highlights the values and the foundations attached to risk management.
[00:01 - 01:32] Opening Segment
If you have a platform and want content that DELIVERS, go over to http://knightly.productions (knightly.productions)! Brief overview from last Monday’s episode
[01:33 - 07:32] My Takeaways The value of risk management The 4 A framework Action and authenticity Reputation versus brand The values attached to reputation The foundational piece of “this is what we’re about”
[07:33 - 08:43] Closing Segment What to expect this Friday’s episode with Bill
Tweetable Quote/s: “Crisis response is so valuable in a realm that people don’t see it as valuable. A lot of times, people overlook what hasn’t happened yet.” - Zack A. Knight “Reputation is who you are, what you are, and what you stand for.” - Zack A. Knight
You can connect with Bill through https://www.linkedin.com/in/billcoletti/ (LinkedIn) and https://twitter.com/bcoletti?lang=en (Twitter), or you can visit his website at www.kith.co.
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Welcome back to another episode of Tactical Leadership! This week, I welcome Bill Coletti, a reputation management strategist and a keynote speaker. With his 25+ years of experience in risk management, he will show us his process of helping people and how branding and reputation play a big role in crises. He will give us strategic processes and frameworks on how his company, Kith Crisis Management, helps businesses and companies maintain and protect their reputations.
Let’s jump right in and learn how we can protect ourselves in this virtual world!
[00:01 - 07:01] Opening Segment If you have a platform and want content that DELIVERS, go over to http://knightly.productions (knightly.productions)! I introduce Bill to the show Helping people come back People calling during a crisis and solving in the moment Bill’s process of helping people Keeping in the middle spot of the spinning wheel Experience, expertise, and pattern recognition
[07:02 - 16:56] Virtual Reputation Bill differentiates branding from reputation Brand: driving economic value to the organization Reputation: Operating your business impacted by the public The 4A Framework Awareness, assessment, authority, and action Based on the 4 P’s of marketing Authenticity should come from the process of 4 A’s
[16:57 - 29:17] Communication in Crisis Speed as a key between good and great communication Mission and values + chain of command = speed Bill’s firm around the three basic risks Strategic, preventable, and external risks Each one dictates different response
[29:18 - 38:33] Taking Action Bill talks about why reputation matters and how it relates to people How mission and values relate to reputation
[38:34 - 41:39] Closing Segment What’s your legacy to the world? I want people not to need me See links below to see more of Bill Coletti
Tweetable Quote/s: “A company owns its brand, but the public owns its reputation.” - Bill Coletti “Reputation matters because it matters to people that matter to you.” - Bill Coletti “If we wanna be good in crisis communication, speed is the differentiator.” - Bill Coletti
You can connect with Bill through https://www.linkedin.com/in/billcoletti/ (LinkedIn) and https://twitter.com/bcoletti?lang=en (Twitter), or you can visit his website at www.kith.co.
Guest email: bcoletti@kith.co, rgomez@kith.co
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It’s all in your hands. If you don’t want something, then stop tolerating it. But If you need that thing, then start appreciating it. Welcome back to Tactical Leadership! Today, I welcome back Brad Lea to share with us what it takes to train and educate people with content, repetition, and accountability. This aligns with the very purpose of his company Lightspeed VT in the virtual space. Brad will also give some powerful insights on why we limit ourselves and how do we finally get out of that loop.
[00:01 - 06:53] Opening Segment I welcome back Brad to the show Brad teaches us how to properly do an online training program
[06:54 - 11:27] The Four Ingredients to Train People Good content, repetition, practice, and accountability Brad expresses how companies waste money on not training their employees properly Accountability in the virtual space Giving leaders the ability to track, monitor, and measure people
[11:28 - 17:32] Take Action Today Inactivity is rationalizing your limiting beliefs The sacred six and falling in love with yourself Stop tolerating the things you don’t like about yourself
[17:33 - 19:17] Closing Segment See links below to see more of Brad Final words
Tweetable Quote/s: “We’re not training somebody unless they have good content, repetition, practice, and accountability.” - Brad Lea “Anything that works seems uncomfortable...businesses need to get uncomfortable if they want to train their people.” - Brad Lea “To know yourself, man, is the best gift in the world!” - Brad Lea
You can connect with Brad Lea through https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradlea/ (LinkedIn), https://www.instagram.com/therealbradlea/ (Instagram), https://www.facebook.com/TheRealBradLea (Facebook), https://twitter.com/TheRealBradLea?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor (Twitter), or you can visit http://www.droppingbombs.com (www.DroppingBombs.com) and http://www.bradlea.com (www.BradLea.com).
Guest email: maria.mcallister@lightspeedvt.com, jenna.silverman@lightspeedvt.com
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It is okay to be selfish and give yourself some time. But what if someone needs you at that specific moment? Before we proceed to our Tactical Friday with Brad Lea, I’d like to share my takeaways on some of the powerful points that he brought up last Monday. His piece on vulnerability and putting yourself out there is a big key, but what really got struck me is the idea of selfishness. You are allowed to be selfish and allot time for yourself, and nobody should ever shame you for that. Because at the end of the day, you have to be able to help yourself first before you could help others.
[00:01 - 02:08] Opening Segment If you have a platform and want content that DELIVERS, go over to http://knightly.productions (knightly.productions)! Quick recap from last Monday’s episode Not letting limiting beliefs stop you
[02:09 - 11:12] My Takeaways Just shut up and do it! Be vulnerable and put yourself out there How being selfish isn’t always a bad thing Focusing on yourself first before on others Taking a minute for yourself The complexity of being needed and availability
[11:13 - 12:27] Closing Segment What to expect on this Friday’s episode with Brad Lea
Tweetable Quote/s: “Being selfish with yourself can be the right answer.” - Zack A. Knight “You have to be vulnerable enough to put yourself in a space where you know your self-worth.” - Zack A. Knight “At the end of the day, you have to be able to put yourself first to be able to show up available for that person.” - Zack A. Knight
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Guest email: maria.mcallister@lightspeedvt.com, jenna.silverman@lightspeedvt.com
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Welcome back to another week of Tactical Leadership! Today, I welcome the chairman and CEO of Lightspeed VT, Brad Lea. He will give us another perspective on leadership, and how it boils down to three simple things: confidence, kindness, and empathy. He will also share the steps to boosting the needed confidence and how he sets up his morning to achieve the level of energy that he will show today. But all of this is not for himself. He is set on helping others through getting knowledge from people who have it to people who need it. Let’s jump right in and start winning! [00:01 - 09:23] Opening Segment I introduce Brad Lea to the show LightspeedVT Better self-worth is better relationships The appreciation of waking up the next morning Mindset and gratitude
[09:24 - 15:11] Setting the Morning Stage Gratitude and the four key areas Health, relationships, money, mind Writing down five people to build a relationship with Five things that will feed the revenue
[15:12 - 26:32] The Sacred Six: Developing the Confidence Forgive yourself Commit to doing what you say you do Rack up the wins Weed out the idiots Visualize exactly what you want Seek knowledge
[26:33 - 33:38] What’s Leadership? Anyone who has an influences others Confidence, kindness, and empathy as the key points in good leadership Brad’s recommended resources Learn to sell clothes and persuade Embracing the difference and the spontaneity
[33:39 - 36:20] Closing Segment Brad’s legacy to the world Getting the knowledge from the people who have it to the people who need it See links below to find more of Brad Lea
Tweetable Quote/s: “The higher self-worth you have and the higher you value yourself, the better off you are in any relationship.” - Brad Lea “Just realize that when you wake up in the morning, that’s more valuable than a million dollars.” - Brad Lea “When we unselfishly help other people, we end up helping ourselves.” - Brad Lea “Confidence is really just a memory of winning.” - Brad Lea
Resources Mentioned: https://www.bradlea.com/the-hard-way (Lessons I’ve Learned the Hard Way So You Don’t Have To)
You can connect with Brad Lea through https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradlea/ (LinkedIn), https://www.instagram.com/therealbradlea/ (Instagram), https://www.facebook.com/TheRealBradLea (Facebook), https://twitter.com/TheRealBradLea?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor (Twitter), or you can visit http://www.droppingbombs.com (www.DroppingBombs.com) and http://www.bradlea.com (www.BradLea.com).
Guest email: maria.mcallister@lightspeedvt.com, jenna.silverman@lightspeedvt.com
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If something is different and unique, it doesn’t mean it can’t work. Sometimes, it’s the difference and uniqueness that make a big mark in the world. Welcome back to today's episode of Tactical Friday! I welcome back Marques Ogden and Roger Gindlesperger Jr. to talk about the concept of their brand “Grind Oral Care” and how the words “rise, grind, and repeat” are infused in their model. They will also share what makes their toothpaste so special from the other brands and what they project Grind to be in the future.
Let’s dive in and start to rise and grind! [00:01 - 04:18] Opening Segment If you have a platform and want content that DELIVERS, go over to http://knightly.productions (knightly.productions)! I welcome back Roger and Marques The true value of Grind Oral Care A disrupter in the industry
[04:19 - 11:09] The Steps Behind Grind and its Future Trajectory Preparation and attention to detail Combining the 2 alternatives to fluoride The idea of grinding through the process of life Grind as a lifestyle brand
[11:10 - 12:33] Why Should We Buy the Toothpaste? Accessibility to other options aside from fluoride and fluoride-free See the links below to find out more about the toothpaste
[12:34 - 16:35] Closing Segment See links below to find out more about Roger and Marques Roger’s recommended resources for transitioning Facebook group “https://www.facebook.com/veteransinbusiness (Veterans in Business)” Final words
Tweetable Quote/s: “People need something positive to align themselves with.” - Marques Ogden “People need to understand that if something is different and unique, doesn’t mean it can’t work.” - Marques Ogden
To connect with Roger and Marques, you can visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/rogergindlespergerjr (LinkedIn) and http://www.marquesodgen.com (www.marquesogden.com). Find out more about Grind Toothpaste through https://www.instagram.com/grindoralcare/?hl=en (Instagram) or by visiting http://www.grindoralcare.com (www.grindoralcare.com).
Guest email: support@grindoralcare.com, marques_ogden@yahoo.com
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Most people will say that teaming up with your polar opposite would result in a disaster. But with an aligned goal, that opposite becomes something very powerful. Welcome back to Tactical Leadership! Before we head to Roger Gindlesperger Jr and Marques Ogden’s tactical steps, I would like to talk about some of the key points from last Monday’s conversation. The duo displayed a very unique yet very powerful synergy that shows how vulnerability and aligning your “why’s” could bring out the 100% potential of any team or partnership. There is no stopping in what they are going to accomplish.
Let’s dive right in and don’t be afraid to partner up! [00:01 - 03:56] Opening Segment If you have a platform and want content that DELIVERS, go over to http://knightly.productions (knightly.productions)! Quick recap from last Monday’s conversations
[03:57 - 09:53] My Takeaways The value of partnership Recognizing your weaknesses and seeking help My weakness and my synergy with Jessie Aligning your “why’s”
[09:54 - 11:59] Closing Segment If you haven’t heard Roger and Marques’ origin story, go back to Monday’s episode What to expect this Tactical Friday Final words
Tweetable Quote/s: “When you go from something that is your identity, and it’s the only thing you know and you transition out, you lose focus and you lose purpose.” - Zack A. Knight “Finding those good people, doubling down on your strength, and having them double down on their strength, it just becomes something so powerful.” - Zack A. Knight
To connect with Roger and Marques, you can visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/rogergindlespergerjr (LinkedIn) and http://www.marquesodgen.com (www.marquesogden.com). Find out more about Grind Toothpaste through https://www.instagram.com/grindoralcare/?hl=en (Instagram) or by visiting http://www.grindoralcare.com (www.grindoralcare.com).
Guest email: support@grindoralcare.com, marques_ogden@yahoo.com
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There’s no better duo out there than having an athlete and a military veteran share a common mission through ambition, drive, and hard work. In today’s week of Tactical Leadership, I bring you a back-to-back interview with co-owners of Oral Care, Roger Gindlesperger Jr., and Marques Ogden. From a military and an athletic background, they will show us the dynamic and the synergy of two different disciplines in sharing a common goal of helping the community. The two definitely have overlapping qualities, and those are what will bring a new lifestyle toothpaste brand unlike any other on the market today. Let’s jump right in and see how a common household item can still bring change! [00:01 - 08:57] Opening Segment If you have a platform and want content that DELIVERS, go over to http://knightly.productions (knightly.productions)! I welcome today’s guests, Roger and Marques Roger: Air force veteran Marques: Pro NFL athlete Has aligning mantras: Ambition, drive, and hard work Taking Roger’s experiences in the military to the business Crafting the culture of top performers
[08:58 - 20:07] The Concept of Rise, Grind, Repeat Roger talks about the military mindset and how it translated to the business world Toothpaste and the luxury of a common household item Supporting communities and helping people grow Doing it for the sake of purpose and mission Getting into the MET (military entrepreneurship) program
[20:08 - 24:34] Mentorship and Recommended Resources Business courses from universities Marques talks about the importance of having a coach Turning failure into success Understanding what drives a business
[24:35 - 29:25] Closing Segment What's the legacy you’re wanting to leave the world? Roger: Grind as the next Unilever See links below to connect with Roger and Marques Final words
Tweetable Quote/s: “If we build it with the right people, the right veteran, the right athletes, I think we’re gonna have a solid team going forward because they bring a unique skill set.” - Roger Gindlesperger Jr. “Passion for me is when someone is willing to put their money where their mouth is, and actually roll up their sleeve, get their hands dirty and go to work.” - Marques Odgen “You can’t expect people to bring it to you. You have to want the drive and the effort. You have to wanna make the passionate desire, turn that key into ignition and say ‘I wanna get this done.’” - Marques Ogden
To connect with Roger and Marques, you can visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/rogergindlespergerjr (LinkedIn) and http://www.marquesodgen.com (www.marquesogden.com). Find out more about Grind Toothpaste through https://www.instagram.com/grindoralcare/?hl=en (Instagram) or by visiting http://www.grindoralcare.com (www.grindoralcare.com).
Guest email: support@grindoralcare.com, marques_ogden@yahoo.com
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The only one responsible for your actions and decisions is YOU. Never let anyone dictate who or what you should be. Welcome back to Tactical Friday! Today, I welcome back the founder and CEO of POWERHOME and the host of the True Underdogs Podcast, Jayson Waller. We will dissect Jayson’s upcoming book called “Own Your Power” and he will give us a taste of what it has to offer. Amidst his always 100% energy, Jayson will also share the importance of allotting time to yourself, and how he uses this to dispose of some of that excess energy. At the same time, Jayson will detail the different types of haters, and how he utilizes them to be fuel in his pursuit to be better and more successful.
Let’s jump right in and learn how you can own your power! [00:01 - 05:54] Opening Segment I welcome back Jayson to the show What is it like to own your power? Jayson’s book, “Own Your Power” Jayson’s hurdles that lead to opening billion-dollar companies Not taking no for an answer We have a choice and we are in control Decision making is the first step of owning your power
[05:55 - 14:54] Realizing the True Value of Time Jayson talks about the shift to realizing the value of time The importance of allotting time for yourself Making haters eat their own words You own the power of your bashers
[14:55 - 18:14] Closing Segment Get Jayson’s book “Own Your Power: No Bullshit, No Excuses, the Time is Now” this coming May Connect and listen to Jayson’s podcast with the links below Jayson’s message to the people It’s your own life. Create your own map and don’t let other people dictate your decisions. Make a decision and stick with it Final words
Tweetable Quote/s: “When you wake up every single morning and you put your feet on the ground, you’re in control. Nobody else is. This is your body, this is your soul, and this is your mind.” - Jayson Waller “Every day that goes by, is another day of you feeling like you didn't do what you wanted to do, and you weren’t in control creating your own map, then you’re gonna have regret and that’s forever.” - Jayson Waller “You don’t get better if you don’t lose. You don’t get better if you don’t fail.” - Jayson Waller
You can connect with Jayson through https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayson-waller- (LinkedIn), https://www.facebook.com/JaysonWallerBAM (Facebook), https://www.instagram.com/jaysonwallerbam/ (Instagram), https://twitter.com/JaysonWaller (Twitter), or you can visit http://www.jaysonwaller.com (www.JaysonWaller.com) and http://www.powerhouse.com (www.PowerHouse.com). Also, Listen to his podcast “True Underdog” on https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-underdog/id1500778745 (Itunes).
Guest email: jayson@trueunderdog.com, jwaller@powerhome.com
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Before we proceed with our Tactical Friday with Jayson Waller, I’d like to share my takeaways and the things that resonated with me from our conversation last Monday. His energy and his driving force in motivating and pushing his team are just proof of his level of determination and focus in pursuing his goals. At the same time, he also highlighted how he focuses on the team and on giving back to them. This is the perfect balance between building and motivating your team. Let’s jump right in, get motivated, and own your power! [00:01 - 01:20] Opening Segment If you have a platform and want content that DELIVERS, go over to http://knightly.productions (knightly.productions)! A quick recap of last Monday’s episode
[01:21 - 11:00] My Takeaways Jayson’s energy Jayson’s upcoming book “Own Your Power” Being motivated and pushing your team to the next level Owning your power Using the haters as motivation Focusing on the team and on giving back Regret caused by limiting beliefs
[11:01 - 13:22] Closing Segment What to expect this Friday with Jayson Waller Final words
Tweetable Quote/s: “Stop giving other people your power. Stop letting other people dictate your decisions and how you’re gonna live your life.” - Zack A. Knight “It usually takes life-altering things to happen before you can really understand the value of time, place, hard work, and determination.” - Zack A. Knight
You can connect with Jayson through https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayson-waller- (LinkedIn), https://www.facebook.com/JaysonWallerBAM (Facebook), https://www.instagram.com/jaysonwallerbam/ (Instagram), https://twitter.com/JaysonWaller (Twitter), or you can visit http://www.jaysonwaller.com (www.JaysonWaller.com) and http://www.powerhouse.com (www.PowerHouse.com). Also, Listen to his podcast “True Underdog” on https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-underdog/id1500778745 (Itunes).
Guest email: jayson@trueunderdog.com, jwaller@powerhome.com
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It only takes one yes from the sea of no’s to get you up and running towards your success. Welcome back to Tactical Leadership! This week I welcome the CEO of Powerhome Solar and the host of the podcast “True Underdog”, Jayson Waller. Jayson has won entrepreneur of the year four times. But before he achieved all his success, he also faced multiple rejections starting from when he was doing door-to-door sales. He will share with us today how he dealt with those rejections and how he continues to climb the ladder with his empowering values and his love for his people and his community.
Let’s jump right in and realize the leaders within us! [00:01 - 09:10] Opening Segment If you have a platform and want content that DELIVERS, go over to http://knightly.productions (knightly.productions)! I introduce Jayson to the show Structuring success on failure Empowering peers to be leaders Overcoming the rejections How it only takes one yes
[09:11 - 21:19] Scared Money Won’t Make Money Jayson shares his motivations for success Taking every chance to play to win Figuring out what you’re meant to do Jayson shares his experience in coaching women’s basketball Empowering employees to act like owners
[21:20 - 31:43] The Mission, Vision and the Values Giving back to the community Empowerment as a driving force Jayson shares how they coped during the pandemic Reinvesting everything for the brand and the people
[31:44 - 38:34] Closing Segment Jayson’s legacy to the world Help people better themselves How a podcast for fun became impactful Final words
Tweetable Quote/s: “Nothing should hold you back. You do create your own map, and it’s your world to live in and create that.” - Jayson Waller “God built us on what we are supposed to do. If you’re intended to be a leader, you’re intended to enroll people and follow your dream, do great things, empower, and make movements. If you’re not, you’re just part of the group and there’s nothing wrong with that.” - Jayson Waller “In today’s world with the pandemic and the country broken in half, people need to be helping each other more, and we need to be united.” - Jayson Waller
You can connect with Jayson through https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayson-waller- (LinkedIn), https://www.facebook.com/JaysonWallerBAM (Facebook), https://www.instagram.com/jaysonwallerbam/ (Instagram), https://twitter.com/JaysonWaller (Twitter), or you can visit http://www.jaysonwaller.com (www.JaysonWaller.com) and http://www.powerhouse.com (www.PowerHouse.com). Also, Listen to his podcast “True Underdog” on https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-underdog/id1500778745 (Itunes).
Guest email: jayson@trueunderdog.com, jwaller@powerhome.com
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Changing your life is just as simple as changing your everyday habits. After all, it’s the small things that make the biggest difference. Welcome back to Tactical Leadership! Today, I welcome back Laura DiBenedetto to share with us her 90-day habit mastery program. This program is designed to make us used to the light side of our habits, which will ultimately bring out our better selves. She will also talk about her happiness quiz, which pretty much gives us an idea of where we are on our journey to happiness.
Let’s jump right in and start taking out the trash in our life! [00:01 - 1:09] Opening Segment I welcome back Laura to the show Quick recap of what was talked about last Monday 90-day habit mastery program
[1:10 - 7:47] The 90-Day Habit Mastery Program Habits being formed in 66 days minimum Living in the light side of all the habits How these will make you feel amazing on day one Gratitude and being your best self
[7:48 - 12:46] Putting the Program into Routine Laura talks about what it looks like to do the 90-day program Success tips How the program makes you aware of your presence Laura’s happiness quiz
[12:47 - 15:01] Closing Segment See links below to connect with Laura Final words
Tweetable Quote/s: “Life has been ‘interesting’ in 2020 and going forward, and my default is still gratitude.” - Laura DiBenedetto “Sometimes, you’ll never meet the most successful people in the world because they don’t give a shit about money or fame. They just want to sit someplace in a jungle and just love themselves” - Laura DiBenedetto
Resources Mentioned https://lauradibenedetto.com/how-happy-are-you/ (Laura’s Happiness Quiz) https://www.amazon.com/Six-Habits-Practical-Bringing-Dreams-ebook/dp/B087BZ512H (The 90-day Program)
You can connect with Laura by visiting http://www.lauradibenedetto.com (www.lauradibenedetto.com) and http://www.thesixhabits.com (www.thesixhabits.com).
Guest email: l@lauradibenedetto.com
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Never be afraid to show vulnerability and ask for help. Conversely, be that shoulder for somebody. That is how we should help each other. Before we head on to Laura DiBenedetto’s tactical steps to finding true happiness, I’d like to share a few of my takeaways from our past conversation. She pointed out the difference of role from identity, toxic habits, and vulnerability which definitely speaks to my past experiences in the alpha mindset of the military. She also talked about the importance of therapy and its many forms and this will provide us an objective bird’s eye view of our problems. With that being said, let’s jump right in! [00:01 - 1:39] Opening Segment If you have a platform and want content that DELIVERS, go over to http://knightly.productions (knightly.productions)! Quick recap from last Monday with Laura DiBenedetto
[1:40 - 8:32] My Takeaways Role vs. Identity Being in a role for more than 40 years of your life Toxic habits and Laura’s book, “The Six Habits” Losing ourselves in our role How the doctrine as a guideline is often forgotten and creates robotic leaders Vulnerability is having the courage to ask for help
[8:33 - 13:36] The Importance of Therapy The objective third party that is able to talk to you about your problems Having people who know how to help you Sympathy vs. empathy and being selective to who we share our problems with
[13:37 - 16:11] Closing Segment What to expect on next Friday’s episode with Laura Laura’s 90-day program Final words
Tweetable Quote/s: “If you’re always in that mindset of being vulnerable, then when you need that hand, you can reach out.” - Zack A. Knight “Be that resource for somebody. Be that shoulder. It’s really difficult sometimes to put our own struggles aside and be that for somebody, but I’ll always be that for somebody that’s willing to show vulnerability to reach out.” - Zack A. Knight “Those alphas that are used to hard work, putting that work off is really a self-sabotage where you have to drive forward.” - Zack A. Knight
Resources Mentioned https://www.amazon.com/Six-Habits-Practical-Bringing-Dreams-ebook/dp/B087BZ512H (The Six Habits: Practical Tools for Bringing Your Dreams to Life)
You can connect with Laura by visiting http://www.lauradibenedetto.com (www.lauradibenedetto.com) and http://www.thesixhabits.com (www.thesixhabits.com).
Guest email: l@lauradibenedetto.com
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The concept of authenticity and vulnerability has been a running theme in this show. But in this week of Tactical Leadership, Laura DiBenedetto will take that further and show us how she is planning to rid the world of insecurities. As an author, speaker, and unapologetically authentic person, Laura DiBenedetto will share with us how she manifested her self-acceptance at an early age. She started her business at the young age of 19, and she retired at still the young age of 37 to pursue her global mission of spreading true happiness. We will also delve into a deeper approach to authenticity and self-security, as this connects to the true motivation behind people’s deeds. Her book, “Six Habits” is a complete guide for self-acceptance and being true to yourself. Let’s jump right in and join Laura’s light side! [00:01 - 7:11] Opening Segment If you have a platform and want content that DELIVERS, go over to http://knightly.productions (knightly.productions)! I introduce Laura to the show TEDx speaker and no.1 bestselling author of “The Six Habits” Starting a business at 19 years old and retiring at 37
[7:12 - 16:07] Authenticity and Happiness How being your authentic self helps in finding your happiness The joy in being loved for who you are truly Happiness is the biggest indicator of identifying your true self Separation of role and identity Identity is who you are and roles are what you do
[16:06 - 26:26] Toxic Habits and Blindspots Most things have a dark side and a light side Dark side: shame as a motivating factor Light side: kindness as a motivating factor Linking the lack of self-acceptance to the alpha mindset Teaching gratitude in all things Laura’s six habits
[26:27 - 33:37] Closing Segment Resources and tools that Laura recommend Therapy Laura’s book, “Six Habits” and its companion tools What’s the legacy you’re wanting to leave the world? Helping people be in a state of security with themselves See links below to connect with Laura
Tweetable Quote/s: “I’ve done extraordinary stuff by just being ordinary. I want to encourage other people to do the same.” - Laura DiBenedetto “Nothing makes us feel more joyful than when we get to be loved and accepted for who we are. Not who our partner wants us to be, or who our boss wants us to be, or who our client wants us to be.” - Laura DiBenedetto “When we separate the idea of identity and role, then we actually become bulletproof in the tasks we have before us.” - Laura DiBenedetto
Resources Mentioned https://www.amazon.com/Six-Habits-Practical-Bringing-Dreams-ebook/dp/B087BZ512H (The Six Habits: Practical Tools for Bringing Your Dreams to Life)
You can connect with Laura by visiting http://www.lauradibenedetto.com (www.lauradibenedetto.com) and http://www.thesixhabits.com (www.thesixhabits.com).
Guest email: l@lauradibenedetto.com
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Rejection is the universe’s way of protecting us, the same way as failures exist to help us move forward. In today’s episode of Tactical Friday, I welcome back Pam Christian to share her action steps to finding your higher self. These include meditation, reading a book, and other simple things that you can start doing right away to attune to your better self. We will also talk about how doing these things will surely radiate to others and spread the pursuit of learning and growth. With that in mind, let’s jump right in and fail forward! [00:01 - 01:02] Opening Segment I welcome back Pam to the show Quick recap of what transpired last Monday
[01:03 - 08:25] Action Steps to Being With Your Higher Self Be patient with yourself with what you’re learning Meditation is imperative Pick a book. Any book! Self-care and how it is needed to be able to give to others How gratitude attracts more of the good things Finding your passion
[08:26 - 12:08] The Ripple Effect of Gratitude and Vulnerability Rejection is the universe’s way of protecting us Planting seeds for growth Failing as a way of learning Failing forward!
[12:09 - 13:20] Closing Segment See links below to see more of Pam Final words
Tweetable Quote/s: “We have a soundtrack going in our minds every single day, why we’re not good enough, why we’re not this, why we should be like this, why we should do that. And the truth is, none of those things are true.” - Pam Christian “How can you give to yourself and others if you’re not full or close to full?” - Pam Christian
You can connect with Pam through https://www.instagram.com/pamchristiann/ (Instagram), or you can visit her website at http://www.thepamchristiangroup.com (www.thepamchristiangroup.com). Also rate, subscribe, and review her podcast, “https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-juice-podcast-with-pam-christian/id1497997616 (The Juice Podcast)”
Guest email: lisa@thepamchristiangroup.com, todd@dmeltzer.com
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In today’s alpha mindset society, we sometimes forget that fear is an innate trait of the human mind, and that it is inevitable in many circumstances. I will talk about my takeaways from last Monday, especially the points on fear and courage. I will share how I witnessed these male macho attitudes both in the military and business world, and how I can attest that these aren’t the traits that will push your business into success. Let’s jump right in and start recognizing our fears! [00:01 - 02:00] Opening Segment If you have a platform and want content that DELIVERS, go over to http://knightly.productions (knightly.productions)! Brief overview of last Monday’s episode
[02:01 - 10:03] My Takeaways Having action within fear I talk about the amount of fear we have in the military Fear of showing the PTSD What is courage? The male macho mindset F.E.A.R is False Evidence Appearing Real How the alpha mindset is limiting you
[10:04 - 11:16] Closing Segment More on “how to be that higher self” on Friday’s episode with pam Final words
Tweetable Quote/s: “Courage isn’t the absence of fear. Courage isn’t the absence of being afraid to act. Courage is actually seeing and recognizing those fears and deciding to act anyways.” - Zack A. Knight “Have the courage to continue to act in fear. Because all fear is false evidence appearing real.” - Zack A. Knight “A little vulnerability really is what’s gonna carry us through to success and happiness in life.” - Zack A. Knight
You can connect with Pam through https://www.instagram.com/pamchristiann/ (Instagram), or you can visit her website at http://www.thepamchristiangroup.com (www.thepamchristiangroup.com). Also rate, subscribe, and review her podcast, “https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-juice-podcast-with-pam-christian/id1497997616 (The Juice Podcast)”
Guest email: lisa@thepamchristiangroup.com, todd@dmeltzer.com
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Do you pay attention to what your guts are telling you? Are they elevating, or are they a saboteur? In today’s week of Tactical Leadership, I welcome Pam Christian to share with us the ideal ways of attuning to the right voice within yourself. She is a motivational speaker from The Pam Christian group, as well as a fellow podcaster from The Juice Podcast. Furthermore, she will share how she helps people get the right mindset for their journey, while ultimately healing humanity from their limiting beliefs. Let’s jump right in and listen to the right voice! [00:01 - 6:07] Opening Segment If you have a platform and want content that DELIVERS, go over to http://knightly.productions (knightly.productions)! I introduce Pam to the show One of the most influential realtors in New Jersey Her family is her biggest “why” Pam’s leadership Helping people tap into their inner leaders
[6:08 - 13:24] The Limiting Beliefs in Leadership Notice your thoughts Do they elevate you? Are they true? Be aware of the signs! Tune in to a different voice within you Lower self: Inner critic, saboteur, limiting beliefs Higher self: the captain, the leader within
[13:25 - 22:35] Loving Yourself: Pushing Past the Fears Pam talks about the baby steps in pushing past the fears Determining what you like and nourishing your soul Getting out of your own way and getting over yourself Love is everything!
[22:36 - 24:25] Closing Segment Pam’s legacy to the world Impacting people with whatever I have left See links below to connect with Pam Final words
Tweetable Quote/s: “For people to know if you wanna be a leader but you don’t have those skills yet, they’re not something that you’re born with or not born with. They’re something that can be tapped into.” - Pam Christian “Most people are living in such a 3D, dense, thick, evidence-based world. There is so much outside of that that you can tune in to understand your own intuitive self. Your own gut is speaking to you.” - Pam Christian “You won’t learn how big your spark is until you start lighting it in a small way.” - Pam Christian
You can connect with Pam through https://www.instagram.com/pamchristiann/ (Instagram), or you can visit her website at http://www.thepamchristiangroup.com (www.thepamchristiangroup.com). Also rate, subscribe, and review her podcast, “https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-juice-podcast-with-pam-christian/id1497997616 (The Juice Podcast)”
Guest email: lisa@thepamchristiangroup.com, todd@dmeltzer.com
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Death is your only hindrance in accomplishing things. In today’s Tactical Friday, I welcome back Mike “C-Roc” Ciorrocco to talk about his tactical steps in using all of our setbacks as rocket fuel. This will include the proactive approach to life, and how we care for our body matters. He will also talk about surviving versus abundance in integrating urgency in our every work. Let’s jump right in and learn how unstoppable we can be! [00:01 - 1:02] Opening Segment I welcome back Mike to the show
[1:03 - 8:10] Action Steps to Using the Rocket Fuel Mike shares how his concept of rocket fuel came about Using all setbacks as a rocket fuel Proactive approach to life Taking care of your body Going for abundance, not survival Mike talks about his concept of urgency
[8:11 - 12:23] The Survival vs. The Abundance Mindset Having a contingency plan Highlighting mentors and coaching Opportunity to learn and advance
[12:24 - 15:58] Closing Segment See links below to see more of Mike Final words
Tweetable Quote/s: “You can’t be stopped if you wanna accomplish something. Unless you die, you keep going.” - Mike C-Roc “Most people are only urgent when their survival is threatened.” - Mike C-Roc
You can connect with Mike through https://www.instagram.com/mikeycroc/ (Instagram), or you can join his Rocket Fuel Club called “The Launchpad” on Clubhouse. You can also get his book on presale at http://www.mikecroc.com/book (www.mikecroc.com/book).
Guest email/s: mike@peoplebuildinginc.com, todd@dmeltzer.com
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Before we continue to Tactical Friday, I’d like to share my takeaways from last Monday's episode with Mike Ciorrocco. His points on using things as rocket fuel, and shifting the victim mindset really did struck me. But, I’d also like to talk about how I applied these concepts to Knight Protection and the pandemic. Let’s jump right in! [00:01 - 1:01] Opening Segment Quick overview of the episode If you have a platform and want content that DELIVERS, go over to http://knightly.productions (knightly.productions)!
[1:02 - 7:50] Takeaways From Mike C-Roc Focusing on using things as rocket fuel Shifting the victim mindset Virtual world of leadership Being proactive This happened to me
[7:51 - 14:54] Knight Protection I talk about how the Knight Protection served as a learning opportunity Being deployed The pandemic How I handled when everyone’s telling me to go back to corporate Surviving in the environment and pivoting
[14:55 - 16:18] Closing Segment What to expect on this Friday’s episode Final words
Tweetable Quote/s: “Having a victim mindset is an easy decision. That’s the easy way out.” - Zack A. Knight
You can connect with Mike through https://www.instagram.com/mikeycroc/ (Instagram), or you can join his Rocket Fuel Club on Clubhouse. You can also get his book on presale at http://www.mikecroc.com/book (www.mikecroc.com/book).
Guest email/s: mike@peoplebuildinginc.com, todd@dmeltzer.com
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Your setbacks are your greatest launchpad to the next level. Welcome to Tactical Leadership! In today’s week, we’ll get to know Mike “C-Roc” Ciorrocco, the CEO of People Building Inc. and the powerhouse behind the “What Are You Made Of?” movement. As a coach, author, and public speaker, he will share with us today how he is helping people push past their limiting beliefs, and how these limiting beliefs could serve as our rocket fuel in doing so. With that, let’s take off! [00:01 - 8:26] Opening Segment I welcome Mike to the show A little bit of Mike’s background Anointed as the #1 of the top mortgage professionals Solutions to becoming unstuck Mike shares his heroes that propelled him forward Stepping into the situation and shaping things
[8:27 - 21:27] Using the Limiting Beliefs as a Rocket Fuel Being stubborn in the right context Perversely unyielding Rocket Fuel as a mindset and lifestyle book The importance of words and understanding their meaning The mindset of being of best service Being valuable even to people who don’t have resources Ethics and surviving
[21:28 - 29:27] What Are You Made Of? Mike’s take on education Being street smart How insecurity leads to pursuit of knowledge Gaining more knowledge to strengthen the strengths Mike’s show, “What Are You Made Of?”
[29:28 - 34:14] Closing Segment What’s the legacy you’re wanting to leave to the world? I want people to feel how my heroes made me feel See links below to find more of Mike “C-Roc” Ciorrocco Final words
Tweetable Quote/s: “Do things fast, but do it right.” - Mike C-Roc “A lot of things in our life, what we think and say become our life.” - Mike C-Roc “It’s never as bad as you think it is in your life, and it’s never as good as other people see.” - Mike C-Roc
Resources Mentioned: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-are-you-made-of/id1485634005 (What Are You Made Of?)
You can connect with Mike through https://www.instagram.com/mikeycroc/ (Instagram), or you can join his Rocket Fuel Club on Clubhouse. You can also get his book on presale at http://www.mikecroc.com/book (www.mikecroc.com/book).
Guest email/s: mike@peoplebuildinginc.com, todd@dmeltzer.com
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Welcome back to Tactical Leadership! In today’s episode of Tactical Friday, I welcome back Angel Williams to share her tactical steps in identifying your saboteur and your superpowers. She will talk about the ideal way to tap into these superpowers to help your team be more efficient and produce more. Her science of productivity really is based on concrete numbers so let’s jump right in and find out more about yourself! [00:01 - 1:02] Opening Segment I welcome back Angel to the show
[1:03 - 6:00] Applying Complementary Advantage Make sure that you know you Being honest to yourself Taking tests give you an idea of who you are Asking your friends
[6:01 - 10:31] The Science of Productivity Underwriting deals and cultivating relationships Focusing on the superpower at a certain time horizon The theory and the math behind the concepts
[10:32 - 13:16] Closing Segment How focusing on your superpowers strengthens your team See links below to connect with Angel
Tweetable Quote/s: “Do I care what people think about me? Well, as humans I think we all care a little bit. Over time, people care less and less about what people think, but you still care.” - Angel Williams “Being real and honest with yourself and really embracing that superpower is huge.” - Angel Williams
Resources Mentioned: https://www.predictiveindex.com (The Predictive Index) https://www.123test.com/disc-personality-test/ (DISC Assessment) https://www.myersbriggs.org/my-mbti-personality-type/mbti-basics/ (Myers-Briggs Personality Test) https://www.gallup.com/cliftonstrengths/en/252137/home.aspx (CliftonStrengths)
To connect with Angel, you can visit http://www.theacademypresents.com (www.theacademypresents.com).
Guest email: angel@lorrencapital.com
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Before we dive into Angel’s tactical steps to identifying your superpowers and saboteurs, I’d like to share my takeaways from last Monday's episode. The saboteurs she talked about greatly speaks about what our limiting beliefs are as a leader. On the other hand, her point of focusing on our superpowers struck me as well. Let’s jump right in and hear more of these as well as how sharing your knowledge greatly benefits your team! [00:01 - 2:25] Opening Segment Quick recap from last Monday’s episode If you have a platform and want content that DELIVERS, go over to http://knightly.productions (knightly.productions)! Economics and teaching The Academy Presents
[2:26 - 7:40] My Takeaways Positive intelligence assessment Helps identify a saboteur Limiting beliefs Teaching others how to identify your saboteur Helping the leader and the team Focusing on weakness as a blindspot Identifying your superpower
[7:41 - 10:44] Sharing the Knowledge How scarcity mindset limits the growth of the team How I helped Taylor Cu from Multifamily Artist Podcast Not paying forward means not having anyone pay it in you
[10:45 - 11:44] Closing Segment What to expect on next Friday’s episode with Angel Williams
Tweetable Quote/s: “Preach what you’re practicing, not just practice what you’re preaching.” - Zack A. Knight “The ‘secrets to your success’ are not what’s gonna give you that next level. And if you hold to those secrets really tight, you’re never gonna have somebody in your network that’s gonna help get you to the next level.” - Zack A. Knight “If you don’t pay it forward, that means nobody is gonna pay it forward to what you’re working on.” - Zack A. Knight
To connect with Angel, you can get everything at http://www.theacademypresents.com (www.theacademypresents.com).
Guest email: angel@lorrencapital.com
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The greatest saboteur lives within us, and we have to find a way to push past it. In today’s week of Tactical Leadership, I welcome Angel Williams to walk us through the intricacies of limiting beliefs and her concept of complementary advantage. As a managing partner of Lorren Capital LLC, she will share how her love of teaching greatly affects her viewpoint of economics and entrepreneurship. Let’s jump right in and learn how we can get back up on our feet! [00:01 - 6:28] Opening Segment If you have a platform and want content that DELIVERS, go over to http://knightly.productions (knightly.productions)! I introduce Angel to the show Economics professor Passive income building through real estate investing The Academy Presents Angel talks about her experiences as a music and economics teacher
[6:29 - 15:22] Authenticity in Leadership Angel talks about her “being me” Focusing on your strengths Limiting beliefs Identifying the saboteurs Positive Intelligence assessment The judge as everyone’s saboteur Being the overachiever and the restless as the saboteurs
[15:23 - 27:30] Pushing Past the Saboteurs Angel shares who she pushed her saboteurs Being the one or two The “why” that pushes the saboteurs away Complementary advantage Opportunity cost Specialization Working with your weaknesses loses your productivity Creating a team where everyone feels the best of their super powers
[27:31 - 33:02] Closing Segment What’s the legacy you wanted to leave the world? See links below to connect with Angel
Tweetable Quote/s: “Every single person out there has the judge as the saboteur. That’s the one when you screw up, it’s like ‘you effin’ idiot...’. It’s the one that beats you up.” - Angel Williams “You have to give up something to get that free lunch.” - Angel Williams
Resources Mentioned: https://assessment.positiveintelligence.com/saboteur/instructions (Positive Intelligence Assessment) https://www.amazon.com/Start-Why-Leaders-Inspire-Everyone/dp/1591846447 (Starting with Why)
To connect with Angel, you can get everything at http://www.theacademypresents.com (www.theacademypresents.com).
Guest email: angel@lorrencapital.com
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Have you ever made a cake from scratch? If you have, then you can agree that to make that rich and delicious goodness, a lot of things have to be considered. Just like our life! In today’s episode of Tactical Friday, I welcome back Angi San Souci to share with us her tactical steps into living rich. Aside from that, we will also talk about emotions and feelings, and how these things play together in achieving the richness that life has to offer. With that, let’s jump right in! [00:01 - 1:04] Opening Segment I welcome back Angi San Souci to the show Quick overview of last Monday’s episode
[1:05 - 6:36] Steps to Living Rich Realize your dream Should be based on what you want Make it real Things that you can do without a coach Knowing the feeling that we want to create Self-mastery
[6:37 - 11:23] Dealing with Emotions Feelings vs. emotions Emotion being a reactionary Emotions in realizing your dream How having a mentor and outside perspective helps manage emotions
[11:24 - 12:46] Closing Segment Connect with Angi San Souci with the links below
Tweetable Quotes: “If you’re putting together a cake for a birthday or a wedding, you go through all the nitty-gritty details. Similarly, we’ve got to do that with our dreams and with our life.” - Angi San Souci “Emotion is energy in motion.” - Angi San Souci
You can connect with Angi through https://www.facebook.com/DefendingYourDreams (Facebook), https://www.instagram.com/angi_sansouci/ (Instagram), or you can visit her website at http://www.johnmaxwellgroup.com/angisansouci (www.johnmaxwellgroup.com/angisansouci). Sign up for her monday morning motivation email at https://angisansouci.mailchimpsites.com (rebrand.ly\mondaymorningmotivation).
Guest email: angisansouci@yahoo.com
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Welcome to another solo episode where we talk about my takeaways from last Monday’s show with Angi San Souci! I had a blast talking with her and I’d like to share my takeaways about the importance of failing, vulnerability, authenticity, and boldness. With that, let’s jump right in! [00:01 - 1:17] Opening Segment Introduction to the show and quick overview of last Monday’s guest If you have a platform and want content that DELIVERS, go over to http://knightly.productions (knightly.productions)!
[1:18 - 5:37] Takeaways From Our Conversation Living rich is like a chocolate cake Failing with flair Failing and taking action Tactics and actions to achieve a specific goal Vulnerability, authenticity, and boldness
[5:38 - 6:13] Closing Segment Final words from me.
Tweetable Quotes: “Keep moving until you hit that obstacle.” - Zack A. Knight “You need to be all in. Don’t just dip your toe in the water.” Zack A. Knight
You can connect with Angi through https://www.facebook.com/DefendingYourDreams (Facebook), https://www.instagram.com/angi_sansouci/ (Instagram), or you can visit her website at http://www.johnmaxwellgroup.com/angisansouci (www.johnmaxwellgroup.com/angisansouci). Sign up for her Monday morning motivation email at https://angisansouci.mailchimpsites.com (rebrand.ly\mondaymorningmotivation).
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Now is the perfect time to practice failing. In today’s week of Tactical Leadership, I welcome Angi San Souci from John Maxwell Coaching to talk about leadership coaching and nurturing one’s emotional intelligence to form a better team relationship. Being a life coach, she will show how one’s life can be as rich as a chocolate cake and how we should be able to savor every moment that life has to offer. Let’s jump right in and start failing with flair! [00:01 - 8:28] Opening Segment I introduce Angi to the show John Maxwell coaching business Helping other people develop Being a DISC consultant Identifying the dominant personality traits Differs on the environment Building connections
[8:29 - 20:30] Focusing On Emotional Intelligence and Mindset Toward Failure EQ is the ability to relate IQ to other people Emotional manipulation as a leadership blindspot Intentional vs. unintentional manipulation Whose best interest are you most concerned about? Failing with flare Angi expressed the need to be released from perfectionism Looking at your environment These times are the best times to practice failing! Perceptions on failure: uncontrollable forces that cause failure
[20:31 - 24:47] Characteristics of a Leader Vulnerability Reminding people that you are human Authenticity Being comfortable in your own skin Boldness Taking risks and action
[24:48 - 31:22] Closing Segment Angi talks about bouncing back from the pandemic and not relapsing Angi’s legacy to the world Helping people with their stories and living rich (not about wealth!) See links below to connect with Angi
Tweetable Quotes: “Climb the ladder, but make sure to reach back and help other people.” - Angi San Souci “Sometimes as leaders, we get this idea that we have the best way of doing things. We try to force that onto the people that we’re leading as opposed to leaving ourselves open to what are the other possibilities that our team might have for us.” - Angi San Souci “We all know that perfect is impossible to reach. And so, if the bar that you’re setting for yourself is impossible, then you’re actually setting yourself to the lowest level of standards.” - Angi San Souci
Resources Mentioned: http://www.discprofile.com/ (DiSC Assessment)
You can connect with Angi through https://www.facebook.com/DefendingYourDreams (Facebook), https://www.instagram.com/angi_sansouci/ (Instagram), or you can visit her website at http://www.johnmaxwellgroup.com/angisansouci (www.johnmaxwellgroup.com/angisansouci). Sign up for her Monday morning motivation email at https://angisansouci.mailchimpsites.com (rebrand.ly\mondaymorningmotivation).
Guest email: angisansouci@yahoo.com
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In today’s episode of Tactical Friday, I welcome back self-development coach and former UFC fighter Clifford Starks to walk us through his power of six system. His six step-by-step program covers everything from achieving clarity on our goals to being consistent in our everyday lives. These steps are definitely well nuanced and well balanced to cover everything that it takes to have personal development. Let’s jump right in and see how we can be a fighter in self-growth as well! [00:01 - 1:02] Opening Segment I welcome back Clifford to the show
[1:03 - 10:17] Six Module Step-by-Step Program Being certain, clear, and committed Clarity being achieved by the right questions Having an effective plan and system Passionate action Action that knows where it’s going and where it’s attacking Energy that moves forward Fully loving the experience Unshakeable faith Believing the goal and the process Taking the foundation of responsibility What you can and can’t control Being in full alignment Consistently showing your best and having fun
[10:18 - 12:28] Closing Segment See links below to connect with Clifford Starks Final words
Tweetable Quotes: “If you’re certain of yourself, then you have a chance. And if you’re clear on where you’re looking to go, then you have a chance. And if you’re committed to the process, then you have a chance.” - Clifford Starks “To get clarity, sometimes we just need the right questions asked to us to pull out answers we didn’t know we even had.” - Clifford Starks “Tough times come but tough people last.” - Clifford Starks
You can connect with Clifford by joining his Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/712706219210345 (Awaken the Greatness Within) or you can directly message him at his https://www.facebook.com/clifford.starks.3 (profile). You can also reach him through email at cliff@mindbodymentoring.com
Guest email: cliffordstarks1@gmail.com
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Our mindset and dedication determine the outcome of our journey. Before we move on to Tactical Friday, I’d like to share a few cents on my conversation with Clifford Starks last Monday. I will talk about his athleticism and self-transformation, and how the dedication to do such has fascinated me. That dedication is also easily translated to the business and coaching world by Clifford. With that, let’s jump right in! [00:01 - 1:05] Opening Segment Quick recap from last Monday’s episode
[1:06 - 4:29] The Unparalleled Dedication of a Professional Fighter Being an athlete of Clifford Stark’s caliber Being a transformational coach The dedication of a professional fighter and how it relates to being an entrepreneur
[4:30 - 6:00] Closing Segment What to hear on next Friday’s episode Tactics to how Clifford helps people find that optimal state
Tweetable Quotes: “You have to have a specific mindset, and you have to be dedicated to the journey.” - Zack A. Knight
You can connect with Clifford by joining his Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/712706219210345 (Awaken the Greatness Within) or you can directly message him on his https://www.facebook.com/clifford.starks.3 (profile). You can also reach him through email at cliff@mindbodymentoring.com
Guest email: cliffordstarks1@gmail.com
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We are all capable of bringing heaven on earth. In today’s week of Tactical Leadership, I welcome former UFC fighter Clifford Starks to share with us his mission of bringing out the best in other people. As a self-mastery coach, he will talk about how his athleticism has helped people be at their optimal performance state and spreading that through a ripple effect. Let’s jump right in and step inside the cage! [00:01 - 6:26] Opening Segment
I introduce Clifford to the show Clifford shares his background and what being an athlete has done for him Journey from being a college wrestler to being a UFC fighter Clifford’s mindset upon entering the octagon Go in knowing that you’re a badass
[6:27 - 10:36] The Badass Entrepreneur and the Power of Six
Putting in the reps Knowing where you’re strong and where you’re weak Getting your mind and body right Clifford talks about the importance of maintaining physical health The power of six system being geared to everyone aiming for personal development
[10:37 - 19:06] Doubling Down the Characteristics
Pushing people to their “enough is enough” Listening to your gut voice and telling people what they need to hear Clifford talks about the blindspots of top performers Confidence vs. competence Death of a relative as Clifford’s turning point to live fully
[19:07 - 23:05] Closing Segment
What’s the legacy that you want to leave to the world? Helping 1 billion people Connect with Clifford with the links below Final words
Tweetable Quotes: “Be as aware as you possibly can on your journey and do as much as you can.” - Clifford Starks “What I loved about having my athletic background is you never know what’s going to happen when you step inside of a cage, and honestly, I think people are always stepping inside of their cage.” - Clifford Starks “People sometimes are afraid to give their all because they know they’re going to fail. You’re supposed to fail! But you get better the more misses you get.” Clifford Starks
You can connect with Clifford by joining his Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/712706219210345 (Awaken the Greatness Within) or you can directly message him on his https://www.facebook.com/clifford.starks.3 (profile). You can also reach him through email at cliff@mindbodymentoring.com
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Giving people who fail an opportunity to speak up in the right environment not only gives them growth but the entire community that’s listening as well. In today’s episode of Tactical Friday, I welcome back Molly Grisham to talk about how she guides people to achieve their lightbulb moments on a more granular level. Interpersonal work in the context of community really is a complete package in a team’s growth for it also forms a bond and creates a culture of trust and safety within the organization. With that said, let’s jump right in and learn how holding each other's mirror is a mutual process of growth! [00:01 - 1:22] Opening Segment I welcome back Molly to the show
[1:23 - 7:59] Finding the Light Switch Interpersonal work in the context of community Holding up a mirror for someone else How witnessing lightbulb moments influence others How interpersonal work in the context of community serves as a bonding moment Giving opportunity to put language to something that didn’t have language for
[8:00 - 12:56] Creating a Culture of Trust and Safety Being committed to both you and your team’s growth Seeking moments to develop rather than creating fear when failing Unwillingness to develop as a leadership blindspot Context as an ever-changing thing
[12:57 - 15:13] Closing Segment See links below to see more of Molly Grisham Final words
Tweetable Quotes: “There is power in not just having your own lightbulb moment. But there is power in witnessing someone else having their lightbulb moment.” - Molly Grisham “As leaders, we have to have a commitment to ongoing development of ourselves and ongoing development of others.” - Molly Grisham
You can connect with Molly through Instagram and https://www.youtube.com/user/mollygrisham (Youtube), or you can visit her https://www.mollygrisham.com/blog (blog) and schedule a meeting through her website http://www.mollygrisham.com (www.mollygrisham.com).
Guest email: mollygrisham@gmail.com
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Before we jump into Molly’s tactical steps into achieving your lightbulb moments, I’d like to share a few cents on our conversation last Monday. Aside from learning the science and art of leadership, I’ll talk about transparency and how trust issues could hinder an organization’s full potential. After all, trust the foundation of a resilient team. Let’s jump right in! [00:01 - 1:28] Opening Segment Recap from last Monday’s episode From college athletics to personal development
[1:29 - 5:53] Takeaways from Molly Grisham Being a student of leadership Crafting the science and art behind the process Operational training such as communication Hours of practicing in the background Decentralized command in the military and in coaching
[5:54 - 11:24] Transparency Within the Organization I share how transparency and trust play a big role within organizations Realizing and addressing trust issues Evaluating the level of trust in your team
[11:25 - 12:12] Closing Segment What to expect on this Friday’s episode
Tweetable Quotes: “I can’t just expect trust from them, I also have to be able to show them that I trust them.” - Zack A. Knight “If you can’t trust your battle buddy with a phone number, what type of climate has been developed by that leader?” - Zack A. Knight
You can connect with Molly through Instagram and https://www.youtube.com/user/mollygrisham (Youtube), or you can visit her blog and schedule a meeting through her website http://www.mollygrisham.com (www.mollygrisham.com).
Guest email: mollygrisham@gmail.com
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We all live in a dark place and it’s those lightbulb moments that help us walk the right path. Experience your lightbulb moments in this week’s episode with Molly Grisham! From being in the army to being a leadership coach throughout the country, Molly will walk us through her process and framework in guiding others to achieve their very best to function as a team. She will also emphasize things such as being rebellious, having self-mastery, and experience in leadership and coaching. Let’s jump right in and get in the field of practice and learning! [00:01 - 8:02] Opening Segment I welcome Molly to the show Molly shares her background Helping people be their best to function as a team Experiential coach in leadership Experiencing the skill Being a rebellious leader Thinking outside the box
[8:03 - 13:57] Adaptability and Communication in Coaching Molly talks about how she adapts people to what the team needs Helping individuals rethink their framework Two degrees in communication Emotional intelligence Facts and data
[13:58 - 26:18] From College Coaching to Personal Development Molly talks about her transition from being a college coach to personal development Being intentional in your culture Competitive Having more fun as a team Jumping into the unknown is more comfortable than staying in the known Molly talks about how she now works with teams and leaders all over the country The art and science of leadership Practicing and failing as the best skill-building
[26:19 - 31:33] Trusting Up and Down and Self-Mastery We talk about how Trust should go both ways Practicing first and then layering the information Giving a peer review in an equal and safe environment
[31:34 - 35:50] Closing Segment The legacy that Molly wanted to leave in the world Helping people experience lightbulb moment See links below to see more of Molly Grisham
Tweetable Quotes: “It isn’t just about ‘I’ve gotta rethink things’. It’s how do I communicate that to my people, and how do I help them rethink where they fit in a system as well.” - Molly Grisham “Communication is not just that technical transmission of facts and data. It’s being able to connect with people individually in really authentic ways.” - Molly Grisham “If we don’t give people moments where it is safe to practice, safe to fail, and safe to get feedback on the ways they’re communicating, they cannot develop as leaders.” - Molly Grisham
You can connect with Molly through Instagram and https://www.youtube.com/user/mollygrisham (Youtube), or you can visit her blog and schedule a meeting through her website http://www.mollygrisham.com (www.mollygrisham.com).
Guest email: mollygrisham@gmail.com
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Your life, starting from the point where you’ve been born, has been a constant cycle of programming. In today’s Tactical Friday, I welcome back Stacey O’Byrne to share with us the tactical steps in becoming our better selves. She will talk about the different stages of life and how we interpret data in those time frames. Likewise, updating your brain is something that we must treat with importance, and vulnerability is the key. Let’s jump right into it and learn how you can finally have it your way! [00:01 - 5:15] Opening Segment I welcome back Stacey to the show Understanding the phases of life Imprint period: 0-7 years old Modeling phase: 8-13 years old Socialization year - 13-21 years old Business persona years: 21-30 years old
[5:16 - 10:03] Your Life as a Programmed Process Conscious and unconscious mind integration Hiring someone to reprogram your brain Being transparent and vulnerable with someone The alpha mindset: Constant battle to be vulnerable
[10:04 - 14:35] Dealing with the Alpha Mindset Creating a safe space for vulnerability The alpha mindset as a mask How the greatest strengths lie in the vulnerabilities
[14:36 - 17:01] Closing Segment How to connect with Stacey See links below Final words
Tweetable Quotes: “The brain that created today is incapable of creating a different tomorrow—unless it’s a different brain.” - Stacey O'Byrne “We are the creator of our reality. We need an external source to sit there and navigate the reprogramming.” - Stacey O’Byrne “Get out of your way so you can finally have it your way.” Stacey O’ Byrne
You can connect with Stacey through https://www.instagram.com/pivotpointadvantage/ (Instagram), https://www.facebook.com/groups/SellWithoutSelling (Facebook), or you can book a personal 15-minute call with her through http://www.pivotpointadvantage.com/talktostacey (www.pivotpointadvantage.com/talktostacey). Also, check out her podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sell-without-selling/id1512479209 (Sell Without Selling).
Guest email: stacey@pivotpointadvantage.com
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Being a mentor means being able to say the hardest things with the intention to help someone. Before we proceed to Tactical Friday, I’d like to say a few cents about my last conversation with Stacey. I took out a lot from that conversation which includes self-mastery, and yourself being your own blindspot. But what really struck me was how she talked about mentorship. Let’s jump right in and learn about the mentor that cares! [00:01 - 3:18] Opening Segment How I got connected with Stacey O’Byrne Background story from what happened before our interview last Monday
[3:19 - 10:16] Highlights From Our Conversation Self-leadership and self-mastery Being the problem and the solution as a blindspot Having a coach and a mentor Having a level of accountability as a mentor that cares I share a story about transparency in coaching Finding those people who care that say the hard things
[10:17 - 11:51] Closing Segment What to expect this Friday’s episode with Stacey Final words
Tweetable Quotes: “You are your own blindspot.” - Zack A. Knight “Find those people in your life around you that are willing to say the hard things because they care.” - Zack A. Knight
You can connect with Stacey through https://www.instagram.com/pivotpointadvantage/ (Instagram), https://www.facebook.com/groups/SellWithoutSelling (Facebook), or you can book a personal 15-minute call with her through http://www.pivotpointadvantage.com/talktostacey (www.pivotpointadvantage.com/talktostacey). Also, check out her podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sell-without-selling/id1512479209 (Sell Without Selling).
Guest email: stacey@pivotpointadvantage.com
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Cookie cutters don’t belong in any person’s life journey—it only belongs in the kitchen. In today’s week of Tactical Leadership, I welcome Stacey O’Byrne to talk to us about her journey of creating leaders across the world and shifting one mindset at a time. As an Army veteran, she will share how the principles of the military world pivoted her to becoming a mentor and a master NLP trainer. Let’s jump right in and update our brain’s operating systems! [00:01 - 9:54] Opening Segment I welcome Stacey to the show Stacey talks about his background story Principles of the army to the civilian world Becoming a number Owning a 7-figure business Stacey as a leader: Before vs. now Understanding the values and the communication styles
[9:55 - 19:55] The General’s Coin Pursuit of success as a process Stacey shares a story of leadership from the army Blindspots in the leadership journey We all have a program Cookie-cutter success
[19:56 - 30:07] The Value of Coaches and Mentors Thriving in every area of your life Investing back in yourself Outgrowing yourself Being able to command yourself first before leading others
[30:08 - 39:32] Closing Segment Resources that Stacey recommends Self-regulated development, having a coach, and being in a live environment Stacey’s legacy to the world Transforming one relationship at a time How to connect with Stacey See links below
Tweetable Quotes: “You truly can be all that you can be just if you apply yourself and you allow yourself to do so.” - Stacey O’Byrne “If they have a different agenda than you do as a leader, it’s understanding whose agenda is the one that should be followed because sometimes, our agenda isn’t the only way to accomplish something.” - Stacey O’Byrne “It’s important to know that we all know what we know, we all know what we don’t know, and it’s what we don’t know that we don’t know that will always bite us in the butt.” - Stacey O’Byrne
Resources Mentioned: https://www.amazon.com/Secrets-Becoming-Master-Networker-Duplication/dp/0988343800 (Secrets to Becoming a Master Networker)
You can connect with Stacey through https://www.instagram.com/pivotpointadvantage/ (Instagram), https://www.facebook.com/groups/SellWithoutSelling (Facebook), or you can book a personal 15-minute call with her through http://www.pivotpointadvantage.com/talktostacey (www.pivotpointadvantage.com/talktostacey). Also, check out her podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sell-without-selling/id1512479209 (Sell Without Selling).
Guest email: stacey@pivotpointadvantage.com
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No one starts big immediately, and buying fake followers won’t do any good either. In today’s Tactical Friday, I welcome back Hala Taha to give us some strategic ways to build your online reputation and community through the value that you can provide. She will share some great steps that really strengthen relationships that are mutually beneficial in the long run of community building. Likewise, she will talk about your online branding and how that correlates to you as a person. Let’s jump right in and see how she got to over 1 million podcast downloads. Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 1:49] Opening Segment I welcome back Hala to the show Steps in networking Dig the well before you’re thirsty
[1:50 - 7:37] Steps in Networking Start a list of people you want to maintain relationships with Expand your network, and not hoard your network Start your personal brand online What platform are you gonna be on? What platform are your competitors succeeding on?
[7:38 - 11:38] Branding as Your Reputation I talk about how online brand is correlated with the real person How providing value leads to having a community Being proactive in reaching out to people Starting with a small, niche community
[11:39 - 13:23] Closing Segment How to connect with Hala Taha See links below Final words
Tweetable Quotes: “There are some selfish people out there who will never think of you and will never repay you. But most people will and then do the same for you and look out for you. That’s how you become more successful. That’s how you expand your network and keep meeting new people.” - Hala Taha “As long as you provide valuable content, you’re not just selling to people. You’re teaching them stuff and you’re giving it to them in an easier way.” - Hala Taha “It’s not about how beautiful you are. It’s about the content that you bring to the table. And if people can learn from you, then they will follow you and have a community.” - Hala Taha
You can connect with Hala through https://www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/ (Linkedin), https://www.instagram.com/yapwithhala/ (Instagram), and https://twitter.com/YAP_Podcast (Twitter). Also check out her podcast Young and Profiting through all the major platforms at http://hyperurl.co/tlevl7 (http://hyperurl.co/tlevl7).
Guest email: hala@youngandprofiting.com, youngandprofiting@gmail.com
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Doubling down on yourself is the first step in identifying and providing value for others. Before we proceed with our talk with Hala Taha, I’d like to share my insights from last Monday. Lots of people refer to her as the “next Oprah” and it’s hard to argue with that with the values that she provides and how she helps the community, especially the young and profiting crowd. She’s accomplished a lot all due to pivoting and doubling down even in the midst of a pandemic. With all that, let’s jump right in! Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 2:43] Opening Segment Recap from last Monday’s episode Quick background of Hala Taha Her notable guests
[2:44 - 9:54] The Next Oprah and Providing Value Hala as a female leader Pivoting and doubling down in COVID-19 Using the motivation of failing Identifying the value that you can offer to people I talk about the value that I provide and how I can do it Doubling down on yourself
[9:55 - 11:00] Closing Segment What to expect on next Friday’s episode with Hala Taha Find her podcast at the links below
Tweetable Quotes: “Successes are led by failures.” - Zack A. Knight “You have to realize that you are fully capable and you have something to offer.” - Zack A. Knight “Sometimes you have to kind of listen to those opportunities of ‘where’s the value you can provide to your audience, to your community, to your network…’ then double down on that.” - Zack A. Knight’
Resources Mentioned: https://www.amazon.com/Sell-Like-Serhant-Ultimate-Machine/dp/0316449571 (Sell It Like Serhant) https://www.amazon.com/Never-Split-Difference-Negotiating-Depended/dp/0062407805 (Never Split the Difference)
You can connect with Hala through https://www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/ (Linkedin), https://www.instagram.com/yapwithhala/ (Instagram), and https://twitter.com/YAP_Podcast (Twitter). Also, check out her podcast Young and Profiting through all the major platforms at http://hyperurl.co/tlevl7 (http://hyperurl.co/tlevl7).
Guest email: hala@youngandprofiting.com, youngandprofiting@gmail.com
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Turning failure into something positive isn’t an overnight thing, and Hala Taha is here to share with us how she did it. Hala is the CEO of YAP Media and her mission is to help young individuals profit. As a young leader, she will share incredible stories from her success and how all of those are made possible by hard work and strategic mentoring. Let’s jump right in and learn how to make the most out of your mentoring and hustling. Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 7:46] Opening Segment I welcome Hala to the show Quick background story Is Formal education important?
[7:47 - 17:46] Mindset Behind the Self-Mastery Turning failure into something positive Taha shares the story of how she founded the Sorority of Hip Hop How the internet helped the younger generations in entrepreneurship Hala highlights the importance of having a mentor Podcast as a way to network and connect with people
[17:47 - 28:29] Providing Values to Your Communities Hala talks about how providing value is key in creating communities The networking involved in getting high-level people Expanding and doing things bigger than your name Encouraging people past the limiting beliefs Strategic choice of mentor Hala talks about her OG mentor
[28:30 - 33:05] Closing Segment Hala’s legacy to the world Being the biggest female self-improvement podcaster Final words
Tweetable Quotes: “Whenever I fail, I try to channel that failure into something positive and into some sort of new ideas.” - Hala Taha “Getting that experience on the ground, being able to ask direct questions to people who have already been to where you wanna go, is just so impactful. They’ll save you so much money and so many mistakes along the way.” - Hala Taha “Networking is a long game. You do the favors now, you give people opportunities and value now, and then you reap the benefits later.” - Hala Taha
You can connect with Hala through https://www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/ (Linkedin), https://www.instagram.com/yapwithhala/ (Instagram), and https://twitter.com/YAP_Podcast (Twitter). Also check out her podcast Young and Profiting through all the major platforms at http://hyperurl.co/tlevl7 (http://hyperurl.co/tlevl7).
Guest email: hala@youngandprofiting.com, youngandprofiting@gmail.com
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Everything begins with starting your day right. In today’s episode of Tactical Friday, I welcome back Mike Morawski to share some tactical steps into decision making and learning the balance that ultimately leads to joy and happiness. We will talk about setting measurable goals, being grateful, and things that you can do as soon as you wake up the next day. Let’s jump right in and learn the small steps that lead to happiness! Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 1:01] Opening Segment I welcome back Mike to the show Recap from last Monday’s episode
[1:02 - 5:14] Decision Making and Learning the Balance Setting goals Systematic, measurable, and with time frames Knowing the why behind those goals Start every day intentionally Strategies for goal setting
[5:15 - 9:55] Maintaining the Intentionality Mike shares how he starts his day Level of gratefulness Mike talks about how gratitude could change your life The difference between joy and happiness
[9:56 - 11:23] Closing Segment How to connect with Mike See links below Final words
Tweetable Quotes: “If you take a question, and you write 20 answers to that question, your answer is generally gonna be in 18, 19, and 20. That’s where you are gonna have the real meat to what you wanna accomplish.” - Mike Morawski “It really begins with starting your day right.” - Mike Morawski
Resources Mentioned: https://www.amazon.com/One-Thousand-Gifts-Fully-Right/dp/1491511419 (One Thousand Gifts)
You can connect with Mike through https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-morawski/ (LinkedIn), https://www.facebook.com/mike.morawski.54 (Facebook), https://twitter.com/MikeMorawski2 (Twitter), or you can visit http://www.mycoreintentions.com/exitplan (www.mycoreintentions.com/exitplan) to get a free copy of his book. You can send him an email at info@mycoreintentions.com or you can call him at 312-600-8007.
Guest email: mike@mycoreintentions.com
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Before we push through our conversation with Mike, I’d like to highlight my takeaways from our conversation last Monday. He talked about self-mastery and self-leadership which is very aligned with my core values such as inner vulnerability. Let’s jump right in and hear my thoughts on Mike’s idea of leadership. Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 3:30] Opening Segment Recap with last Monday’s conversation with Mike My relationship with Mike My Core Intentions
[3:31- 8:37] The Rise, The Fall, and The Resurgence of a Millionaire
Mike’s self and mind mastery Teaching others balance that leads to happiness Leading yourself as a core fundamental of leadership Being vulnerable and asking for help Self-mastery and self-leadership
[8:38 - 9:31] Closing Segment What to expect on Friday’s episode with Mike Tactics on creating Balance that leads you to your happiness, balance, and your “Why”
Tweetable Quotes: “Leading one’s self is by far the most difficult task of leadership.” - Zack A. Knight
You can connect with Mike through https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-morawski/ (LinkedIn), https://www.facebook.com/mike.morawski.54 (Facebook), https://twitter.com/MikeMorawski2 (Twitter), or you can visit http://www.mycoreintentions.com/exitplan (www.mycoreintentions.com/exitplan) to get a free copy of his book. You can send him an email at info@mycoreintentions.com.
Guest email: mike@mycoreintentions.com
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It is one thing to be locked up for 8 years and serve your time, but it is more amazing to be locked up for 8 years, master the ethics and philosophy of business, and come out with an exit plan. In today’s week of Tactical Leadership, we’ll hear from Mike Morawski the journey of being in a dark place for years and utilizing that time to study, grow, make connections, and essentially have a college course on self-development. As a real estate veteran with more than 30 years of experience, he will share with us how he got into coaching and teaching and helping people make a difference in their life. Things you will learn in this episode:
[00:01 - 13:53] Opening Segment
I introduce Mike to the show Mike’s background story Was in a general contracting business Got into the apartment business Coaching and training business Mike’s economic shift How mike’s apartment business imploded Moving money and failing to disclose to his investors Being in federal prison
[13:54 - 29:57] Turning Mistakes into Productivity
Mike talks about how he set himself up after being in prison People who helped mike while in service Wrote a real estate investment course Taught property management Building an ethics course Mike talks about ethical decisions and how he became a student of life The importance of talking to your partner about your businesses
[29:58 - 40:16] Self-Mastery Through Mike’s Journey
Mike shares how he got his work ethic from his dad and from his experiences Taking charge of your life to make a difference regardless of age and consequences My Core Intentions Coaching and training company Help people live a balanced lifestyle How to invest in real estate and do property management The book “My Exit Plan” as Mike’s philosophy about the real estate business See links below to download a free copy Mike’s podcast “Insider Secrets”
[40:17 - 47:15] Closing Segment
Mike’s exit plan with life and legacy to the world Helping people see the choices that they do and its effects to their life How to connect with Mike See links below
Tweetable Quotes: “Being in prison...it’s essentially like you’ve gone somewhere and you’ve died, and you watch your entire life go on in front of you because now you’re in this place that’s dark and evil. And you see and experience things that you might not have experienced, seen, or learned previously.” - Mike Morawski
“I learned to care about people rather than being so self-serving and having that greedy mentality of how do we buy more apartments or grow more or do more. Today it’s more than that. It’s about how we help other people get back.” - Mike Morawski
“I don’t care how old somebody is. I don’t care how much somebody’s lost. I don’t care what the consequences have been for somebody. You can find it within yourself to stand up, take charge of your life, take charge of your environment, and move forward and make a difference.” - Mike Morawski
Resources Mentioned
https://www.amazon.com/Exit-Plan-Michael-Morawski/dp/1952471206 (Exit Plan) https://mycoreintentions.com/product/multi-family-fundamentals (Multifamily Fundamentals) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/insider-secrets-by-my-core-intentions/id1527669059 (Insider Secrets) https://www.amazon.com/Start-Why-Leaders-Inspire-Everyone/dp/1591846447 (Start with Why)
You can connect with Mike through https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-morawski/ (LinkedIn), https://www.facebook.com/mike.morawski.54 (Facebook), https://twitter.com/MikeMorawski2 (Twitter), or you can visit http://www.mycoreintentions.com/exitplan (www.mycoreintentions.com/exitplan) to get a free copy of his book. You can send him an email at info@mycoreintentions.com.
Guest email: mike@mycoreintentions.com
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Books really are the windows to a person’s worldview—we’ll delve into that as we welcome back Joe Byerly in today’s episode of Tactical Friday. Joe will share with us the tactics of self-development, which consists of having a carefully curated set of books. The author, the publisher, and the translator does matter when it comes to picking up books to read and that will greatly improve your reading experience as well as your progress on self-development. Let’s jump right in and listen to the vast worldviews each of Joe’s books can bring.
Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 7:33] Opening Segment I welcome back Joe Byerly to the show Quick recap from last Monday’s episode Tactics of self-development Being an active reader and writing down notes Book selection Lessons that Joe has learned when choosing books Knowing the author Knowing the publisher Taking the translation into consideration Talking to a mentor
[7:34 - 19:32] Guidelines When Reading a Book I share the books that influenced me throughout my career What I’ve learned from these books Importance of footnotes in books Way to trace back and dive deeper Reading multiple books at the same time Reading expansively Joe’s thoughts on having power without having a character See links below for more reading recommendations
[19:33 - 21:14] Closing Segment How to connect and find more of Joe Byerly See links below Final words
Tweetable Quotes: “Knowing what other people got out from a book, it gives me a lens to jump into the book with.” - Joe Byerly “Going that far back and looking for wisdom is applicable because time really is the great auditor of wisdom.” - Joe Byerly
Resources Mentioned https://amzn.to/2MdwQj9 (Meditations by Marcus Aurelius) https://amzn.to/3iR7SlD (The Landmark Thucydides) https://amzn.to/3qUvd8L (Platoon Leader) https://amzn.to/2MvHami (Extreme Ownership) https://amzn.to/3cuZeIr (The Power Broker) https://amzn.to/2M4f6H0 (The Great Influenza) https://amzn.to/2L0RbaU (Dying Every Day) https://amzn.to/3pug0Lo (Plato Symposium) https://amzn.to/36j5FKp (Call Sign Chaos) https://amzn.to/3ppZtbd (The Discourses of Epictetus)
To connect with Joe, you can visit his https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-byerly-bb67a377 (LinkedIn) and https://twitter.com/jbyerly81 (Twitter), or you can sign up in his monthly reading list from http://www.fromthegreennotebook.com (www.fromthegreennotebook.com). Connect with his blog through https://twitter.com/FTGNotebook (Twitter), https://www.instagram.com/fromthegreennotebook/ (Instagram), and https://www.facebook.com/fromthegreennotebook (Facebook). Also do check out his podcast, “https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/from-the-green-notebook/id1537731886?i=1000496306038 (From the Green Notebook)”.
Guest email: jbyerly81@gmail.com
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Before we head on to Joe’s tactical steps to learning the art of leadership, I want to share my insights and takeaways from last Monday’s episode. Being a fellow veteran, it is very fun to talk about self-development and learning in general. His values that stem way back from the Greeks is something to be in awe about for it shows how timeless and unfailing they are. Let’s jump right in and hear my thoughts from last Monday’s conversion with Joe Byerly!
Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 1:24] Opening Segment Quick recap from last Monday’s episode with Joe Byerly
[1:25 - 7:32] Takeaways from Last Monday The fun of discussing leadership with a fellow veteran Joe’s philosophy and the philosophers of the ancient times The operational value of the military and self-development Today’s relevance of the Greek philosophers
[7:33 - 8:29] Closing Segment What to expect from next Friday’s episode with Joe Byerly
Tweetable Quotes: “If you wanna be a leader and not just a leader, you can be a leader, but you wanna be a great leader. You wanna be really well regarded by your team.” - Zack A. Knight “It’s about self-development. You have to push yourself to learn. You have to push yourself to find more.” - Zack A. Knight
To connect with Joe, you can visit his https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-byerly-bb67a377 (LinkedIn) and https://twitter.com/jbyerly81 (Twitter), or you can sign up in his monthly reading list from http://www.fromthegreennotebook.com (www.fromthegreennotebook.com). Connect with his blog through https://twitter.com/FTGNotebook (Twitter), https://www.instagram.com/fromthegreennotebook/ (Instagram), and https://www.facebook.com/fromthegreennotebook (Facebook). Also do check out his podcast, “https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/from-the-green-notebook/id1537731886?i=1000496306038 (From the Green Notebook)”.
Guest email: jbyerly81@gmail.com
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The art of leadership grows from multiple perspectives and multiple philosophies—this includes the ancient Athens’ philosophy of stoicism. In today’s week of Tactical Leadership, we will hear how a fellow veteran, Joe Byerly, is shaping leadership in the military through his blog, “From the Green Notebook”. Aside from this blog, Joe has been spreading the word of his leadership through numerous articles and journals which include Forbes Online. With stoicism as his core value, he will share with us how the desire to improve one’s self and communicating one’s vision is a key to learning the art of leadership. Let’s jump right in and be a part of Joe’s leadership wake.
Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 10:15] Opening Segment I welcome Joe Byerly to the show Joe’s background and story Educational status and military life The concept and mission behind “From the Green Notebook” Joe talks about the background of “From the Green Notebook” External hard drive for every leader Represents reflection
[10:16 - 21:28] The Art of Leadership Struggles of funding the art of leadership in the military Self-development domain Incentivising only outputs Powerful leadership lessons from blogs, articles, and podcasts that Joe has been featured Listening to your subordinates Leaders should get on social media Creating the command climate Self-awareness, empathy, vision, and communicating that vision in leadership Culture of inclusion Joe’s model leaders Horatio Nelson Marcus Aurelius H.R. McMaster Scott Miller
[21:29 - 32:43] Stoicism in Leadership Lowercase and uppercase stoicism Stoicism as a practical philosophy Joe talks about the applicability of the stoic philosophy in today’s times The impotence of presence of mind and focusing on the present Recommended resource for leaders Just pick up a book! The Power Broker
[32:44 - 37:39] Closing Segment Joe’s legacy to the world The leadership wake; casting a wide net See links below to see more of Joe Byerly Final words
Tweetable Quotes: “How do you incentivize something that is really, should be intrinsic in all of us? This desire to learn, this desire to improve, that’s not what we are rewarded for as leaders. We’re rewarded for outputs.” - Joe Byerly “Leadership is about doing the right things. It’s about having self-awareness. It’s about having empathy. It’s about having a vision and being able to communicate that vision.” - Joe Byerly “You can only control the things that you can control, and you can’t control anybody else.” - Joe Byerly
Resources Mentioned: https://fromthegreennotebook.com (From The Green Notebook) https://www.amazon.com/How-Think-Like-Roman-Emperor/dp/1250196620#:~:text=In%20How%20to%20Think%20Like,to%20achieving%20greater%20fulfillment%20and (How to Think Like a Roman Emperor) https://www.amazon.com/Power-Broker-Robert-Moses-Fall/dp/0394720245 (The Power Broker)
To connect with Joe, you can visit his https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-byerly-bb67a377 (LinkedIn) and https://twitter.com/jbyerly81 (Twitter), or you can sign up in his monthly reading list from http://www.fromthegreennotebook.com (www.fromthegreennotebook.com). Connect with his blog through https://twitter.com/FTGNotebook (Twitter), https://www.instagram.com/fromthegreennotebook/ (Instagram), and https://www.facebook.com/fromthegreennotebook (Facebook). Also do check out his podcast, “https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/from-the-green-notebook/id1537731886?i=1000496306038 (From the Green Notebook)”.
Guest email: jbyerly81@gmail.com
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The number one cause of conflict is miscommunication. With that in mind, let’s welcome back Dennis Doran in today’s episode of Tactical Friday to share with us the primary skill components and purposeful forms of communication and how it ultimately leads to conflict resolution. He will share some concrete steps into becoming a better person which include having EQ assessments and personality profiles. Let’s jump right into it and learn how to be soft as steel. Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 7:16] Opening Segment I welcome back today’s guest, Dennis Doran Three thoughts around motivation I can improve It’s worthwhile for me to do so It’s worthwhile for me to put the effort in doing so Fact-finding as a starting point DISC Profile EQ Assessment
[7:17 - 13:41] Steps After Fact-Finding Having a plan with measurable goals Having someone else involved Mentoring and coaching Associate everything with a time-frame Adapting with the results and analyzing your progress I talk about how I recharge from Physical and emotional drain
[13:42 - 17:55] Mentors, Coaches, and Tactics Having an Accountability person that grinds us to work Primary skill components and purposeful forms of communication Active listening Negotiating problem-solving
[17:56 - 19:36] Closing Segment How to connect with Dennis See links below
Tweetable Quotes: “You have to have a plan. A plan includes goals that are measurable. If you can’t measure a goal, it is useless.” - Dennis Doran “You’re wired in a manner that suggests that I'd rather be doing these tasks than talking to people about them.” - Dennis Doran “It takes physical and emotional energy to be different than you would otherwise be.” - Dennis Doran
Resources Mentioned: https://www.amazon.com/Soft-Steel-Leadership-Qualities-Relationships/dp/1633373274 (Soft As Steel) https://www.discprofile.com (DISC Profile)
You can connect with Dennis through https://www.linkedin.com/in/dennis-d-doran-a14403a/ (LinkedIn) or you can visit his website http://www.dennisdoranspeaking.com (www.dennisdoranspeaking.com). Also, get a hold of Dennis’ Soft As Steel audiobook which includes a downloadable PDF from https://www.audible.com.au/pd/Soft-as-Steel-Audiobook/B08SJPL7Q5 (Audible).
Dennis Doran - dennisddoran@gmail.com Emily Ingram - emily.ingram@interviewvalet.com
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Before we jump right into Dennis’ tactical steps into self-mastery, I want to share with you my insights and personal experiences regarding the values that we talked about last Monday. I will also talk about my greatest form of self-mastery and my journey to achieving that goal. Let’s jump right in and learn about these undervalued skills that today’s generations need in order to succeed in their businesses. Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 1:16] Opening Segment Quick recap of last Monday’s episode Soft vs. hard skills What to expect on next Friday’s episode
[1:17 - 11:44] What I Took Away from Last Episode I tell a story from when I was in the police department People who are liked more get ahead more Being good at what you do doesn’t make you the best candidate How soft skills such as interpersonal relationships and active listening play a role in self-mastery Aligning your “why’s” as the greatest form of self-mastery Helping those who can’t or won’t help themselves Mastering one’s self gives way to full leadership potential
[11:45 - 13:02] Closing Segment Hear more of this conversation on Friday’s episode with Dennis Final words
Tweetable Quotes: “Just because you’re the best producer, doesn’t mean you're the best candidate. Just because you have the highest numbers in sales and marketing, if you drive that train so hard because you’re so good at what you do, that doesn’t mean you’re the best candidate.” - Zack A. Knight “To me, the greatest self-mastery is aligning your decisions with your “why”.” - Zack A. Knight “Until you truly master yourself, you’re never gonna see your full potential as a leader for others. “ - Zack A. Knight
Resources Mentioned: https://www.amazon.com/Soft-Steel-Leadership-Qualities-Relationships/dp/1633373274 (Soft As Steel)
You can connect with Dennis through https://www.linkedin.com/in/dennis-d-doran-a14403a/ (LinkedIn) or you can visit his website http://www.dennisdoranspeaking.com (www.dennisdoranspeaking.com).
Dennis Doran - dennisddoran@gmail.com Emily Ingram - emily.ingram@interviewvalet.com
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Soft skills are something that we aren’t taught about and yet, it is an important key to success and happiness. In today’s week of Tactical Leadership, Dennis Doran will show us how “people skills” are fundamental in building relationships and businesses. Similarly, looking at one’s self and adapting accordingly to other people is what leads to having great interpersonal relationships. Dennis’ book, “Soft As Steel” also features perspectives and values from multiple generations that will reinforce today’s lesson on relationships and Self-Mastery. Things you will learn in this episode:
[00:01 - 10:07] Opening Segment I welcome Dennis to the show Dennis’ background story Soft As Steel book Importance of getting along and interacting with people Building a business is building relationships Soft skills as a person’s manifestation of values Dennis expresses the importance of having communication skills
[10:08 - 19:43] Soft As Steel Dennis shares how he led to writing his book, “Soft As Steel” Surveying different generations and identifying their 12 most valuable qualities Dennis talks about the book’s message to its audience The story behind the title, “Soft As Steel”
[19:44 - 28:33] Blindspot of Self-Mastery Willingness to look at yourself and figuring out what to learn from other people Adaptability Dennis talks about the role of hard skills and soft skills in other industries How every business should be a service business Integrity in leadership
[28:34 - 35:02] Closing Segment Dennis’ legacy to the world Soft skills matter Emotional intelligence as a key to a happy and successful life How to connect with Dennis See links below
Tweetable Quotes: “How you are with people is what really matters in building and sustaining relationships.” - Dennis Doran “Communication is the ultimate core competency for every person.” - Dennis Doran “In every industry, the leaders aren’t talking about the importance of things other than your technical hard skills because they weren’t talked to about it.” - Dennis Doran
Resources Mentioned: https://www.amazon.com/Soft-Steel-Leadership-Qualities-Relationships/dp/1633373274 (Soft As Steel) https://www.amazon.com/Emotional-Intelligence-2-0-Travis-Bradberry/dp/0974320625 (Emotional Intelligence 2.0)
You can connect with Dennis through https://www.linkedin.com/in/dennis-d-doran-a14403a/ (LinkedIn) or you can visit his website http://www.dennisdoranspeaking.com (www.dennisdoranspeaking.com).
Dennis Doran - dennisddoran@gmail.com Emily Ingram - emily.ingram@interviewvalet.com
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In today’s episode of Tactical Friday, I welcome back LTC Cassandra Crosby to share some thoughts on toxic leadership and how to deal with them. As we talked about last Monday, peer assessment still plays a big role in this scenario as well as the importance of doing these as early as possible to prepare our future leaders. We will also talk about incorporating breaks and leisure times in organizations that interrupt the monotony of the work environment. Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 2:42] Opening Segment I welcome back today’s guest, Cassie Crosby Recap from last Monday’s episode Taking action from assessments and EQI Willingness
[2:43 - 9:00] Traits of a Toxic Leader We talk about what toxic leaders are and how to deal with them Intentional vs. unintentional toxic leadership Doing peer evaluations as early as possible
[9:01 - 15:30] Having a Breathing Space Cassie talks about the importance of incorporating breaks in organizations Breaking the monotony with hobbies and leisure times that promote creativity
[15:31 - 17:24] Closing Segment How to connect with Cassie See links below Final words
Tweetable Quotes: “How you see yourself isn’t as important as how people see you. But if you don’t know how you’re being perceived, then there’s really nothing you can do about those negative traits that you have.” - LTC Cassie Crosby “Find something that brings you something different than what you do on a regular basis.” - LTC Cassie Crosby
You can connect with Cassie through https://www.linkedin.com/in/cassandracrosby/ (LinkedIn), or you can visit http://www.fromthegreennotebook.com (www.fromthegreennotebook.com) to know more about Cassie’s leadership alongside other advisers.
Guest email: ccrosby@brockport.edu
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A leader’s job is not to decide, but to make a team of decision-makers. In today’s episode of Tactical Leadership, David Marquet will walk us through his leadership methodology and how it came from being the Commander of the Santa Fe. David is currently a bestselling author of two books, a top-ranked keynote speaker, and an expert on leadership and innovation. For him, being a leader is all about giving your people the power to decide as well as providing a safe environment through the display of vulnerability.
Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 10:26] Opening Segment I introduce today’s guest, David Marquez Submarine commander Decentralized command David shares his background story and leadership development Making the people the decision-makers How this led to thinking bigger things
[10:27 - 19:11] David’s Methodology David talks about the other leaders that reference his leadership methods Giving your people true ownership of their space Not asking binary questions and asking with “how?” Binary self-affirming questions as a form of micro-coercion
[19:12 - 26:08] Creating a Safe and Growing Environment David talks about how leadership vulnerability promotes a safe environment Two competing personas The “be good” self The “get better” self David’s legacy and mission to the world Practicing sustained transparency over a sustained period of time
[26:09 - 29:25] Closing Segment How to find more of David See links below
Tweetable Quotes: “My job is not to make decisions. It’s to build a team of decision-makers.” - David Marquet “Don’t give feedback. Invite feedback.” - David Marquet “When you do it right, the leader at the top only needs to say ‘stop’. I always pictured myself as having a big gas pedal and when you’re in the middle of an organization you have a role to push the gas up.“ - David Marquet
Resources Mentioned https://www.amazon.com/Leadership-Language-Changes-Difference-Results-ebook/dp/B07KMQ6CVW (Leadership is Language)
To connect with David, you can visit his https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidmarquet/ (LinkedIn), or you can go to his website http://www.davidmarquet.com (www.davidmarquet.com). Also do check out his books, “https://www.amazon.com/Turn-Ship-Around-Turning-Followers/dp/1591846404 (Turn the Ship Around)” and “ https://www.amazon.com/Leadership-Language-Changes-Difference-Results-ebook/dp/B07KMQ6CVW (Leadership is Language)”. Subscribe to his YouTube Channel “https://www.youtube.com/c/LeadershipNudges (Leadership Nudges)” to get simplified concepts from his books. To receive a weekly email, enroll here: https://intentbasedleadership.com/enroll-for-the-nudge/ (https://intentbasedleadership.com/enroll-for-the-nudge/).
Guest email: david@turntheshiparound.com
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The idea of love for people and love for learning stems way back during the greek era, and in today’s episode, LTC Cassandra Crosby will prove to us that those concepts are still the foundations of modern leadership. With 23+ years of military experience and an extensive academic background, Cassie will walk us through her story and how she dealt with the blindspots that came along her way. We will also talk about putting values into action, and enforcing different peer assessment types that some may see as mundane or insignificant. Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 11:52] Opening Segment I introduce today’s guest, LTC Cassie Crosby Military veteran for 23+ years extensive experience in tactical and organizational leadership Cassie shares what drove her to deepen her educational background Cassie’s leadership style Servant leadership Ability to influence the entire organization and build external reputation
[11:53 - 22:53] Leadership Blindspots and Dealing with Them How your own expectations could be a leadership blindspot Identifying biases Unlocking your people’s strengths Adaptability in leadership A leader’s perception vs. their people’s perception Enforcing after-action review and peer evaluation and other assessment types
[22:54 - 30:56] Translating the Doctrine to Application We talk about how experience plays a big role in learning leadership Vulnerability and empathy Balancing IQ and EQ in leadership
[30:57 - 35:59] Closing Segment Cassie’s driving factor for committing to her current life Independence and love for people How to connect with Cassie See links below Final words
Tweetable Quotes: “You never ask someone to do something you’re not willing to do yourself.” - LTC Cassie Crosby “People have a whole spectrum of strengths and weaknesses that bring something to your team that adds value. Maybe they don’t meet your personal expectations, but there are certain projects that you can give them that will bring value to the team.” - LTC Cassie Crosby “Don’t look at what one individual says about you. Look at the patterns that happen over time.” - LTC Cassie Crosby
You can connect with Cassie through https://www.linkedin.com/in/cassandracrosby/ (LinkedIn), or you can visit http://www.fromthegreennotebook.com (www.fromthegreennotebook.com) to know more about Cassie’s leadership alongside other advisers.
Guest email: ccrosby@brockport.edu
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The first stage of improving is listening. With that in mind, let’s welcome back Jason S Bradshaw in today’s Tactical Friday to share with us the concrete steps in fixing the culture in your organization. He will also cover the structure that every leader should follow in order to stay on track when talking to their employees. Vulnerability in leadership also plays a big role in Jason’s tactics to set up a proper work environment so let’s jump right into it and see what we can do for our organizations today! Things you will learn from this episode: [00:01 - 1:00] Opening Segment I welcome back today’s guest, Jason S. Bradshaw Recap of last Monday’s episode
[1:01 - 6:46] Fixing the Culture in Your Organization Today What is my business famous for? Confirm these from your employees Follow up question: What do I represent to you? Vulnerability in leadership
[6:47 - 12:12] Structuring the Feedback Questionnaire Tell people that you’re doing it and why Takedown notes and write down your questions and their responses Set an expectation that you won’t justify
[12:12 - 13:37] Closing Segment How to connect with Jason See links below
Tweetable Quotes: “We think we are one thing. Yet our customers or our employees see us in a different way.” - Jason S Bradshaw “There’s nothing more powerful than actually asking for feedback face-to-face or on the telephone because you can’t hide from it.” - Jason S Bradshaw “The first stage to improving is listening.” - Jason S Bradshaw
Resources Mentioned: https://www.amazon.com/Its-All-about-CEX-Experience-ebook/dp/B07JBR3Y6L (It’s All About CEX!)
To connect with Jason, you can visit his https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonsbradshaw/ (LinkedIn), https://www.facebook.com/jasonsbradshaw (Facebook), https://twitter.com/jasonsbradshaw (Twitter), and https://www.instagram.com/jasonsbradshaw/ (Instagram). You can also visit his website http://www.jasonsbradshaw.com/signup (www.jasonsbradshaw.com/signup) to receive the first 2 chapters of ‘https://www.amazon.com/Its-All-about-CEX-Experience-ebook/dp/B07JBR3Y6L (It’s All About CEX!)’ and for regular newsletter.
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You might wonder why Starbucks or Apple have a devout following compared to other brands. It’s not just about the product they sell, but also about the experience that they sell. Before we proceed to our next episode with Jason, I’d like to share a few thoughts on our previous talk and how the lifestyle branding experience greatly stems from the values that he talked about. I will talk about how the healthy culture between the organization’s employees and customers provides an excellent environment that will ultimately turn into customer and employee loyalty. Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 1:14] Opening Segment Quick recap of last Monday’s episode with Jason Values and attached to customer and employee experience Finding balance within the organization
[1:15 - 8:04] Lifestyle Brands and Knowing the “Why” Lifestyle brands having their own communities Businesses selling not just their products but also the experience and environment I talk about how every entrepreneur should think about the culture in their businesses Lack of understanding within the organization turns into missed sales The importance of knowing the “why’s” in your organization Clarity and objectivity
[8:05 - 9:04] Closing Segment What to expect on Friday’s episode with Jason Tactical steps on how to implement a superior experience in your organization
Tweetable Quotes: “And then you look at Starbucks. They’re more than a coffee shop. They are a customer and employee experience environment.” - Zack Knight “Whether you’re a coach, a consultant, a business owner, an entrepreneur, a solopreneur, whatever it may look like, you have to really be thinking about what the culture is that you’re developing around your customers and employees.” - Zack Knight “If you can pinpoint why a certain employee wants to work for you, you can pinpoint what’s gonna make that employee motivated, happy, and make your brand a successful brand.” Zack Knight
Resources Mentioned: https://www.amazon.com/Its-All-about-CEX-Experience-ebook/dp/B07JBR3Y6L (It’s All About CEX!) https://www.amazon.com/Start-Why-Leaders-Inspire-Everyone/dp/1591846447 (Start with Why)
To connect with Jason, you can visit his website http://www.jasonsbradshaw.com/signup (www.jasonsbradshaw.com/signup) to receive the first 2 chapters of ‘It’s ‘https://www.amazon.com/Its-All-about-CEX-Experience-ebook/dp/B07JBR3Y6L (All About CEX!)’ and for regular newsletter.
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We all know that an organization’s success is the connection between the leader and the people, but in today’s episode, Jason Bradshaw will also highlight the importance of creating a healthy relationship with the customers. Jason is a customer service expert and a best-selling author of the book ‘https://amzn.to/38xjKFR (It’s All About Cex!)’ which focuses on the customer and employee experience across all platforms. He will also talk about crises and how organizations should pivot these to something more fruitful. Let’s jump right in and build a culture of trust in our organization. Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 10:36] Opening Segment I introduce today’s guest, Jason Bradshaw Jason’s background and history Improving customer and employee experience Consistency of experience Strategies around CEX Providing employees with clarity on what success looks like Knowing how to deal with mistakes
[10:37 - 17:38] Creating a Culture of Leaders Culture of trust as a culture of leadership Embracing mistakes and not fearing them Setting the right standards for your employees Human connection and genuine care
[17:39 - 25:16] Opportunities in the Midst of a Crisis Jason shares a story of when he worked at Target Pivoting the crisis The Pandemic as an opportunity
[25:17 - 30:19] Common Blindspots in Customer and Employee Experience People either don’t ask questions or ask but do nothing with the data Survey fatigue Making a full experience management focus Failing to tell it to somebody else
[30:20 - 34:07] Closing Segment Jason’s legacy to the world Burning desire inside leaders to be better in serving their communities How to find more of Jason See links below Final words
Tweetable Quotes: “It’s not about perfection. It's about a constant endeavor towards perfection.” Jason S. Bradshaw “We as leaders need to constantly be aware that the standards we walk past are the standards we accept.” - Jason S. Bradshaw “The easiest customer to sell to is the loyal customer.” - Jason S. Bradshaw
Resources Mentioned: https://amzn.to/38xjKFR (It’s All About CEX!)
To connect with Jason, you can visit his website http://www.jasonsbradshaw.com/signup (www.jasonsbradshaw.com/signup) to receive the first 2 chapters of ‘It’s ‘https://www.amazon.com/Its-All-about-CEX-Experience-ebook/dp/B07JBR3Y6L (All About CEX!)’ and for regular newsletter.
Guest email: jason@jasonsbradshaw.com, kaitlyn.herzog@interviewvalet.com
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Today’s youth will drive our next generation’s success. We welcome back Thomas Connally in today’s episode of Tactical Friday to finally share with us the tactics that will set young leaders on their foot towards competency. He will share the step-by-step guide from setting your everyday bite-sized goals to having a resilient yet evolving set of values. Let’s jump right in and start your day-to-day journey to being a leader. Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 5:44] Opening Segment
I welcome back today’s guest, Thomas Connally Recap of our past conversations Tactics for young leaders Competency: Understanding who you are and what you believe Growing means evolving your values Figuring out your personal goals
[5:45 - 12:42] Tactics for Young Leaders
Setting goals everyday Setting bite-sized goals everyday that ultimately leads to your bigger goal Building a culture of relationships Expanding out from your desk with people who are important for your learning Own the mission Understanding the concept of the organization Providing the context of the organization to the people Leaders helping their own people regardless of what it is about
[12:43 - 17:48] Committing to Leadership
Building your everyday decisions toward that leadership Honing your skills Knowing the right people to connect with Aligning your motivations Ultimately leads to loyalty in your people Revise and review your values everyday
[17:49 - 21:58] Closing Segment
How to connect with Thomas See links below Final words
Tweetable Quotes: “Being competent means understanding who you are and what you believe.” - Thomas Connally “You grow, and your values grow too.” - Thomas Connally
Resources Mentioned:
https://connallyconsulting.com (Connally Consulting) https://www.amazon.com/Becoming-Leader-Road-Daughter-Aspiring/dp/1726441911 (Becoming a Leader)
You can connect with Thomas through https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-connally-08488711/ (LinkedIn), https://www.facebook.com/247leadership (Facebook), and https://www.instagram.com/connally_consulting/ (Instagram). Also visit his website http://www.connallyconsulting.com (www.connallyconsulting.com) for his book, https://www.amazon.com/Becoming-Leader-Road-Daughter-Aspiring/dp/1726441911 (“Becoming a Leader”) or you can download a piece on personal performance and values.
Guest email: tom@connallyconsulting.com
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Respect for other people’s time is the ultimate respect one can give. Before we proceed to our next talk with Thomas, I’d like to share my thoughts on our previous episode on being a Common sense leader. It is the servant mentality that lies underneath common sense, adaptability, and respect that a leader needs to run an organization. Let’s jump right in and talk about what leadership and being the first follower means based on our past conversations with Thomas Connelly. Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 1:32] Opening Segment Quick recap of last Monday’s episode Our mindset similarities Concepts from the military
[1:33 - 9:57] Common Sense, Adaptability and Respect Respecting other’s time as the ultimate form of respect Servant mentality in leadership People’s time is to further the leader’s mission Not having others beat me Gives you time to prepare more The importance of having a routine Highlights the priorities Leadership being void of titles Leadership applies to all regardless of titles and positions Breaking down and taking things in chunks
[9:58 - 11:34] Closing Segment Thomas’ book written for his daughter and for young leaders across Becoming a Leader What to expect from next Friday’s episode with Thomas Connally
Tweetable Quotes: “As leaders, respecting people’s time is the ultimate sign of respect you can give somebody.” - Zack Knight “You don’t have to have a title of leadership to be a leader.” - Zack Knight
Resources Mentioned: https://connallyconsulting.com (Connally Consulting) https://www.amazon.com/Becoming-Leader-Road-Daughter-Aspiring/dp/1726441911 (Becoming a Leader)
You can connect with Thomas through https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-connally-08488711/ (LinkedIn), https://www.facebook.com/247leadership (Facebook), and https://www.instagram.com/connally_consulting/ (Instagram). Also visit his website http://www.connallyconsulting.com (www.connallyconsulting.com) for his book, https://www.amazon.com/Becoming-Leader-Road-Daughter-Aspiring/dp/1726441911 (“Becoming a Leader”) or you can download a piece on personal performance and values.
Guest email: tom@connallyconsulting.com
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Having a strong organization relies on the mission, the people, and the leader. Once the leader realizes that together with the value of their people, success is inevitable. These principles were observed in the military by Thomas Connally, and he spreads these as a guide to other leaders through Connally Counseling. The culture of performance that he will talk about today is vital in every organization and could be attained by using our common sense when it comes to leadership. Let’s jump right into it and see how something as simple as common sense could make a huge difference in the dynamics of an organization. Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 8:27] Opening Segment I introduce today’s guest, Thomas Connally Military veteran Connally Consulting Real estate investor Thomas’ book, “Becoming a Leader” Originally a roadmap to leadership for his daughter Written to be digestible for young leaders Thomas’ idea of leadership Both an apprentice and a master
[8:28 - 24:13] The Common Sense Leader Traits of a leader Brotherly love for your people Competence and trustworthiness Fundamental principle of being a leader Being what your people need Every organization is nuanced in its own way Leading in a virtual environment Common sense in leadership perspective Best interest to your people Adults treating others as adults Having a common culture Habits that are built on values Culture of performance The mission, the organization, and the leader
[24:14 - 32:19] The Prime Imperative Focusing on the value of the individual Putting your people in your highest priority Thomas tells stories about being a leader in times of crisis Valuing people ultimately leads to success
[32:20 - 44:46] Closing Segment Thomas’ legacy Helping every leader be the best they could be Thomas expounds more on his principles of leadership Role of an individual’s first organization Study, act, reflect, and refine A leader being a leader and an apprentice at the same time How to find more of Thomas See links below
Tweetable Quotes: “If you really wanna know who you are, write a book.” - Thomas Connally “Leaders, all along the way, are apprentices and masters at every level.” - Thomas Connally “Culture is based on the mission, the organization, and the leader. Those things that are in balance are the crux of culture of performance." - Thomas Connally
Resources Mentioned: https://connallyconsulting.com (Connally Consulting) https://www.amazon.com/Becoming-Leader-Road-Daughter-Aspiring/dp/1726441911 (Becoming a Leader)
You can connect with Thomas through https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-connally-08488711/ (LinkedIn), https://www.facebook.com/247leadership (Facebook), and https://www.instagram.com/connally_consulting/ (Instagram). Also visit his website http://www.connallyconsulting.com (www.connallyconsulting.com) for his book, https://www.amazon.com/Becoming-Leader-Road-Daughter-Aspiring/dp/1726441911 (“Becoming a Leader”) or you can download a piece on personal performance and values.
Guest email: tom@connallyconsulting.com
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Life is usually all about being aware of all those signs and clues that we see as we move along and make decisions. In today’s episode of Tactical Friday, I welcome back Casey Ryals to dive deeper into his book, “Last to Least” and to provide tactical steps to get that “It” factor. We’ll talk about the road signs and checkpoints to watch out for when leading an organization or a business. Let’s dive right in and see what serving as a leader truly means. Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 4:22] Opening Segment I welcome back today’s guest, Casey Ryals Keeping leadership in front of mind Teaching that “It” factor Three steps to leadership by Casey Identify all the possible guides Identify which guide to choose Have some quick statements
[4:23 - 13:56] Road Signs and Checkpoints Casey talks about how we need these duty statements Serving with a cost It’s not serving without an actual cost Being vulnerable as a road sign Casey tells a story about Warren Buffett from Berkshire Hathaway Accepting people’s limitations Not putting your expectations on yourself to others Casey tells more stories that exhibit the road signs
[13:57 - 15:10] Closing Segment How to find more of Casey See links below
Tweetable Quotes: “Running on your legs of love would be better, but the crutches are there to remind you when you would fall to the one side of the other.” - Casey Ryals “If there’s no actual cost to you or me as a leader, we’re probably kidding ourselves if we think we’re serving anybody but ourselves.” - Casey Ryals “When we start to accept the limits of others, we set that up as a sign. Then, we can actually make a better and wiser move going forward.” - Casey Ryals
Resources Mentioned: https://books.google.com.ph/books/about/Last_to_Least.html?id=3dJFzQEACAAJ&source=kp_book_description&redir_esc=y (Last to Least)
You can connect with Casey by visiting his https://www.facebook.com/casey.ryals.9 (Facebook), https://www.instagram.com/jcaseyryals/ (Instagram), or you can visit his website http://www.lasttoleast.com (www.lasttoleast.com).
Guest email: jcaseyryals@msn.com
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Thinking things through before doing any action is usually the best way to avoid any inappropriate responses—just like the stop-think-go that we teach our children! Before we proceed with Tactical Friday, I want to share my insights on our previous episode with Casey Ryals. I will talk about the action steps to develop that “it” factor to becoming a great leader in your organizations and businesses. Things you will learn in this episode:
[00:01 - 1:17] Opening Segment Quick recap of the previous episode with Casey Ryals Creating successful businesses Action steps to develop that ”it” factor
[1:18 - 5:51] Listening as an Action Step Taking a breather Thinking things through Being an active listener and a great communicator Self-mastery in leading yourself Responses to failures set the tone for your organization
[5:52 - 7:05] Closing Segment Check out Casey’s book See link below
Tweetable Quotes: “If you’re not an active listener, you can’t be a great communicator.” - Zack A. Knight “It’s not necessarily putting yourself last, but putting yourself least.” Zack A. Knight
Resources Mentioned: https://books.google.com.ph/books/about/Last_to_Least.html?id=3dJFzQEACAAJ&source=kp_book_description&redir_esc=y (Last to Least)
You can connect with Casey by visiting his https://www.facebook.com/casey.ryals.9 (Facebook), https://www.instagram.com/jcaseyryals/ (Instagram), or you can visit his website http://www.lasttoleast.com (www.lasttoleast.com).
Guest email: jcaseyryals@msn.com
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Leading a selfless life and prioritizing others before you are truly the best kind of leadership that could exist. Casey Ryals emphasizes this and how self-management should come first before being able to manage others. The self-started entrepreneur and country boy details all of these in his book, “Last to Least”, so come and jump right in and discover how he teaches self-mastery by forgetting yourself. Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 8:12] Opening Segment I introduce today’s guest, Casey Ryals Going from worst to first Blue-collar background Ryals Brothers Company Casey’s leadership style Casey tells a story about how prejudice on his looks affected people Leading yourselves first Leading yourself Self -motivation Decision making
[8:13 - 19:02] Investing in Your People We talk about the idea of when you don’t invest in your people and they stay Casey’s point on creating leaders and hoping they start something on their own Letting them go and grow How scarcity mindset is detrimental to leaders and their people Not hiring leaders, but creating ones Helping others lead themselves makes them qualified as a leader Top blindspot of people when it comes to self-leadership Not learning to forget yourself Casey’s say on people with limiting beliefs Teaching that “it” thing Putting others’ needs first
[19:03 - 30:00] People Responds to Authenticity Being relatable makes it easier for people to pick up Casey expresses how wise it is to prioritize others in your business Implementing goals is not doing them all at the same time Two great books that will go in line with Casey’s idea of leadership Start With Why Leaders Eat Last Realizing you “why” Correlates with values and mission Wisdom is the application of knowledge Putting value on IQ versus EQ Failure to act is a failure across the board
[30:01 - 35:04] Closing Segment Casey’s legacy Leading the self-forgetting life How to find more of Casey See links below
Tweetable Quotes: “I don’t care where we are, as long as we are all together.” - Casey Ryals “You’ll never learn to lead others until you first learn to lead yourself.” - Casey Ryals “You can’t put your hand on something and try to hold it tightly and expect it to be bigger than you because it’s only gonna be as big as you can grow.” - Casey Ryals “Wisdom is knowing how to apply that information.” - Casey Ryals
Resources Mentioned: https://books.google.com.ph/books/about/Last_to_Least.html?id=3dJFzQEACAAJ&source=kp_book_description&redir_esc=y (Last to Least) https://www.ryalsbrothers.com (Ryals Brothers Company) https://www.amazon.com/Start-Why-Leaders-Inspire-Everyone/dp/1591846447 (Start With Why) https://www.amazon.com/Leaders-Eat-Last-Together-Others/dp/1543614620 (Leaders Eat Last)
You can connect with Casey by visiting his https://www.facebook.com/casey.ryals.9 (Facebook), https://www.instagram.com/jcaseyryals/ (Instagram), or you can visit his website http://www.lasttoleast.com (www.lasttoleast.com). Guest email: jcaseyryals@msn.com
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Marketing is a very daunting thing for everybody and because of that, people tend to overthink their actions or do nothing at all. In today’s Tactical Friday, I welcome back Maurice Hofmann to provide us a deeper understanding of how he tackles marketing in his book, “Roadmap to Marketing Success”. He will share some guides for different audiences, foundations for new companies and new products, and many more that can go under the umbrella of marketing. Let’s jump right into it and learn how important learning every day is in your business. Things you will learn in this episode:
[00:01 - 2:39] Opening Segment I welcome back today’s guest, Maurice Hofmann Reasons to get “Roadmap to Marketing Success” by Maurice Much more accessible and understandable Guidance on every topic
[2:40 - 8:54] What to Expect in the Book Maurice talks about the focus of the book Audience, product, social media, etc. Foundation of everything in starting a company Also contains exercises The idea of marketing success as a process Pushing through Learning everyday Overview of the book Simplifying complex concepts Effective questions to ask ourselves One step at a time Tips and questions that are designed to help small-scale businesses Maurice shares his exercises for three different audiences
[8:55 - 10:28] Closing Segment How to connect with Maurice Hofmann Final words
Tweetable Quotes: “You can reiterate and become better tomorrow than you were today. And today you’re better than yesterday. Just keep on moving. Keep it on.” - Maurice Hofmann “I wasn’t born with an MBA in marketing. I had to learn from it and it took me years and decades to get there. That’s what I'm trying to relate. If you do something wrong, that’s no problem. You’ll correct it tomorrow.” - Maurice Hofmann
Resources Mentioned: https://books.google.com.ph/books/about/Roadmap_to_Marketing_Success_for_Start_U.html?id=y_ydzQEACAAJ&redir_esc=y (Roadmap to Marketing Success)
You can connect with Maurice by visiting his https://twitter.com/moreeze (Twitter) and https://www.instagram.com/moreeze/ (Instagram).
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Last Monday, we talked about how Maurice Hofmann utilizes his military values in entrepreneurship. He also shared to us in detail what branding and marketing are and how being yourself makes it a lot easier. But before we go deeper into his book, “Roadmap to Marketing Success”, I’d like to share with you how Knight Protection Services’ marketing works and how it ties up with how Maurice describes marketing. We will see how it contrasts with different marketing strategies such as saturation and being loud. Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 1:30] Opening Segment Brief overview from the last episode with Maurice Hofmann Roadmap to Marketing Success Military veteran Marketing academy
[1:31 - 7:31] Marketing Strategies Difference between marketing, sales, and branding Saturating the market with thousands of posts a day Being loud and in-your-face I share how Maurice’s idea of the authentic self is the best marketing The struggles of marketing Who do you serve?
[7:32 - 10:11] Providing Solutions I share how I help by providing solutions to those who need protection Establishments that don’t know how to protect themselves but have the means to Refocusing the target audience Maurice’s book as an in-depth guide when it comes to tactics for business building
[10:12 - 11:45] Closing Segment What to expect from my future content Final words
Tweetable Quotes: “Focus on those that really need to be protected.” - Zack A. Knight “Marketing is networking.” Zack A. Knight
Resources Mentioned: https://books.google.com.ph/books/about/Roadmap_to_Marketing_Success_for_Start_U.html?id=y_ydzQEACAAJ&redir_esc=y (Roadmap to Marketing Success)
You can connect with Maurice by visiting his https://twitter.com/moreeze (Twitter) and https://www.instagram.com/moreeze/ (Instagram).
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The military and the business world may seem like night and day, but there are tons of similarities between them, especially when it comes to values. Maurice Hofmann is a military veteran turned serial entrepreneur who just published his interactive book called “Roadmap to Marketing Success.” In this episode, Maurice will detail to us the values that he learned from the military and how it helped him fuel his businesses as well as other people. He will share his expertise in marketing, branding, and making your own platform as an entrepreneur. Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 7:10] Opening Segment I introduce today’s guest, Maurice Hofmann. Military veteran The red line that goes through all of it Team mission comes first Lessons from the battlefield Keep it simple Learn your target audience
[7:11 - 17:48] Military Values in Entrepreneurship Maurice talks about the importance of authenticity and its effects on your audience. Creating marketing messages in the virtual world Being able to present information without having to be physically present Maurice talks about how some marketing strategies from before are still applicable today. Maurice’s take on branding Being yourself as the best branding Narrowing down your audience Communication letter You can’t please everyone. Focus on your objective and put it in one sentence
[17:49 - 25:47] Be the Captain of Your Own Platform The risk of depending on platforms Changing algorithms Using email lists Maurice talks about how common platforms try to keep you on their site. The freedom that comes with building your own platform Different depth of content Price flexibility We talk about Maurice’s book, “Roadmap to Marketing Success.” What to expect What makes it different
[25:48 - 28:58] Closing Segment Maurice’s legacy Helping people succeed How to find more of Maurice See links below
Tweetable Quotes: “It’s not about me; it’s about the audience that I cater to. That has become the red line about everything that I do.” - Maurice Hofmann. “Being yourself and being authentic is really all you can hope for. That is your brand.” - Maurice Hofmann.
Resources Mentioned: https://books.google.com.ph/books/about/Roadmap_to_Marketing_Success_for_Start_U.html?id=y_ydzQEACAAJ&redir_esc=y (Roadmap to Marketing Success)
You can connect with Maurice by visiting his https://twitter.com/moreeze (Twitter) and https://www.instagram.com/moreeze/ (Instagram).
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Epic coaching is a gamechanger. In this episode of Tactical Friday, we are welcoming back Michelle Reines to share with us a more in-depth look at their structures and processes at coaching leaders. We will talk about how being a leader is fun at its core if done right, and how being a good leader is altruistic in nature. We will also talk about her book “From Bad to Badass Leader” and how this ties up with her take on being a leader. Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 1:04] Opening Segment I welcome back today’s guest, Michelle D. Reines Quick recap of the previous episode
[1:05 - 5:53] From Bad to Badass Leader Michelle talks about her book, “From Bad to Badass Leader” Autobiography of lessons Michelle’s journey Gamechanger lessons from the book Stop, drop, and take a selfie Be an epic coach Two things that Michelle could’ve focused on before Understanding myself Investing in myself as a coach Michelle expresses the importance of being an epic coach
[5:53 - 9:56] The Badass Leader Toolbox Michelle shares the services she offers One-on-one coaching Small group coaching Michelle talks about how structured their coaching is while still maintaining fun and ease Leadership should be fun and altruistic Contact the badass leaders See links below
[9:57 - 12:24] Closing Segment How to find more of Michelle See links below Final words
Tweetable Quotes: “Learning how to coach is critically important and vital. It helps us make sure that we’re maintaining the trust that we are establishing and we’re not going to erode it.” - Michelle D. Reines “Epic coaching is a gamechanger.” - Michelle D. Reines “Once we figure out the recipe, leadership is so easy and it’s a ton of fun. We can accelerate results and it’s extremely rewarding and altruistic where you can look back on your life and know that you’ve made a difference.” - Michelle D. Reines
Resources Mentioned: https://www.amazon.com/Bad-Badass-Leader-Leadership-Lessons/dp/0578509962 (From Bad to Badass Leader)
You can connect with Michelle through https://www.facebook.com/BadassLeader12/ (Facebook), https://www.instagram.com/badassleader12/ (Instagram), https://twitter.com/MichelleReines (Twitter), https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-d-reines-748b0511/ (LinkedIn), and https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmmkSXy8Hj9X5qpcp4tbNow?view_as=subscriber (Youtube).You can also visit http://www.badassleader.com (www.badassleader.com) for more complete info. Get some badass stuff like screensavers, mantras, PDFs, and books that are based on The Badass Leader from http://www.badassleader.com/podcast-gift (www.badassleader.com/podcast-gift)!
Guest email: Michelle@badassleader.com
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Before we proceed to Tactical Friday, I would like to take the opportunity to share my thoughts and takeaways from my previous conversations with Michelle. We’ll talk about her idea of a female boss being seen as a “bitch” and how it is connected to the fact that most industries are male-dominated. I will talk about what we should do and how we should shift our cultures around female leaders. Things you will learn in this episode:
[00:01 - 1:02] Opening Segment I recap my previous episode with Michelle D. Reine Badass Leader From Bad to Badass: 12 Leadership Lessons
[1:03 - 6:01] Things I Learned From Michelle How females are viewed in male-dominated industries Expectations on male vs female leaders Gong from bad to badass I share how my different conversations affected my take on leadership
[6:02 - 8:33] Shifting our Perspective on Female Leadership I express how we should not discount female leaders Creating a culture of female bosses Being the first follower
[8:34 - 9:43] Closing Segment What to expect on the next Tactical Friday Michelle’s resources How to’s Final words
Tweetable Quotes: “Creating a culture around female leadership that shifts the culture from looking at her as a bitch to looking at her as a boss, that is something we should focus on as leaders. ” - Zack A. Knight “The best leaders are the first followers. “ - Zack A. Knight “Think about how we can shift our cultures as leaders and followers by looking at that female ‘bitch’ and realizing the value of her as a female badass boss.” - Zack A. Knight
Resources Mentioned: https://www.amazon.com/Bad-Badass-Leader-Leadership-Lessons/dp/0578509962 (From Bad to Badass Leader)
You can connect with Michelle by visiting http://www.badassleader.com (www.badassleader.com). Get some badass stuff like screensavers, mantras, PDFs, and books that are based on The Badass Leader from http://www.badassleader.com/podcast-gift (www.badassleader.com/podcast-gift)!
Guest email: Michelle@badassleader.com
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It’s not always about the academe nor past achievements. Sometimes, being a good leader is just as simple as prioritizing your team, and being badass! In today’s episode, Michelle Reines will detail the steps into becoming a great and effective leader while still maintaining the edge and relatability. She will deconstruct the lessons and values from her book, “From Bad to Badass” and urge us to get outside of our comfort zone. As the product of her wake up call, her book and lessons will teach us how our mistakes can propel us forward. Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 6:26] Opening Segment I introduce today’s guest, Michelle Reines Just an everyday leader Lesson 1: Don’t be an ass Recognizing a bad leader with a bad self-awareness Michelle tells a story of her realizations as a leader
[6:27 - 14:14] Leadership Lessons
Lesson 2: Stop, drop, take a selfie Focus on what’s working and what’s not working for you Recognize the problematic motivators Lesson 10: Be a groupie (for others) Prioritizing the team Musketeer mindset: All for one, one for all Praise the progress Michelle talks about shifting from being an ass to a badass Illusion of success Be a model and prioritize your people
[14:15 - 25:56] The Badass Leader
Michelle talks about how EQ plays a big role in being a badass leader The 12 leadership lessons being EQ-based Michelle shares her inspiration for The Badass Leader Creating a more palatable, fun, and edgy brand for everyday people Badass being a mix between being a friend and being firm Michelle shares the progression of the Leadership Lesson
[25:57 - 30:00] Building the Foundations of Trust
Michelle shares her past mistakes Cultivate the ownership mindset Give credit and take responsibility Michelle talks about the things that she is currently learning Constant state of learning and evolving
[30:01 - 35:05] Closing Segment
Michelle’s legacy Prevent other leaders from having the same mistakes How to find more of Michelle Final words
Tweetable Quotes: “We’re perfectly engineered-- two ears, one mouth for a reason. We should be listening twice as much as we speak.” - Michelle Reines “We have to show up in a way that we model the behavior that we want other people to follow, and you have to put your team first.” - Michelle Reines “If you’re not growing, you’re dying.” - Michelle Reines
Resources Mentioned:
https://www.amazon.com/Bad-Badass-Leader-Leadership-Lessons/dp/0578509962 (From Bad to Badass Leader)
You can connect with Michelle by visiting http://www.badassleader.com (www.badassleader.com). Get some badass stuff like screensavers, mantras, PDFs, and books that are based on The Badass Leader from http://www.badassleader.com/podcast-gift (www.badassleader.com/podcast-gift)!
Guest email: Michelle@badassleader.com
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It is when we take away what we’ve been used to doing that we lose the essence of our life. In this episode of Tactical Friday, we are welcoming back Philip Mckernan to share some more about the things that we often ignore or choose not to dwell into. He will talk about the void that is left when we leave what we were used to doing, and being a guide for each of us who feels the same way. [00:01 - 5:26] Opening Segment I welcome back today’s guest, Philip Mckernan Leadership blindspot Human identity crisis Philip deconstructs the different reasons people have for pursuing different goals
[5:27 - 12:43] Human Identity Crises I share my experiences in Merging Vets and Players Philip shares a story when he worked with olympic athletes The struggle story Philip talks about the urgency of addressing the issues of leadership Trained for combat but not for home
[12:44 - 17:50] On Being a Guide Philip shares the legacy he wants to leave to the world It’s about creating an impact today and helping people wake up to the parts themselves that they are afraid of The back pocket Philip talks about the ideas that people are not willing to talk about Will change the world and your world Roots from the fear of rejection Philip talks about how he is just a mediator to the people he helps
[17:51 - 19:53] Closing Segment How to find more of Philip See links below
Tweetable Quotes: “When a man or a woman sells their business, they have lost not just their business, but a sense of who they are as humans.” - Philip Mckernan “Leadership is not just about the office, in my opinion. Leadership is how you show up in every facet of your life.” - Philip Mckernan “The greatest ideas don’t see the light of the day and the reason that we avoid them is because we are afraid to take things that are the essence of who we are.” - Philip Mckernan
Resources Mentioned: https://vetsandplayers.org (Merging vets and players) https://onelasttalk.com (One Last Talk)
You can connect with Philip by visiting his website http://www.philipmckernan.com (www.philipmckernan.com). Also do check out https://onelasttalk.com (One Last Talk) for hishttps://www.amazon.com/One-Last-Talk-Truth-Matters/dp/1544500971 ( book) and https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/one-last-talk/id1440871876 (podcast).
Guest email: philip@philipmckernan.com,
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What if you’re just a character in a narrative that you’ve been telling yourself? What if you’re too busy to recognize the true potential within you that has been dormant for years? Writer and filmmaker Philip Mckernan shares with us the cathartic yet beautiful truth to people's relationship with themselves. Philip pioneers life-changing leadership experiences all over the world. He's written 4 books and made a documentary film called Give & Grow. He personally coaches some of the worlds most successful entrepreneurs and has worked for the Canadian Olympic Team as well as the Pentagon. In this episode, He details the commonly occurring escapism that is preventing us from truly making an impact to the world. His book and Podcast called “One Last Talk” challenges us to speak the truth unapologetically for the pursuit of inner liberation. Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 6:42] Opening Segment I introduce today’s guest, Philip McKernan Philip’s role as a guide Different modalities of being a coach Philip’s ruthlessness in the pursuit of truth Intuition as the world’s greatest leadership tool Internal guidance system
[6:43 - 14:31] Finding the Positivity Within We talk about different situations wherein people’s relationship with themselves are tested Great leaders having a great respect and connection with themselves Having a great self-connection Constant goal chasing begins to slow down Is your best work yet to come? Uncovers and honors the gift from being too busy Comfort in your own skin makes you less busy, and more focused on creating an impact
[14:32 - 20:50] Making Leaders Slow Down The “do-it-all” mindset Unwillingness to examine possibilities Dying with regrets Getting the dormant things out of people Making people realize and examine the cost of their decisions Questioning the normal as the most extraordinary thing to do
[20:51 - 33:28] Closing Segment How to find more of Philip See links below Final words
Tweetable Quotes: “As humans, we’re good at bullshitting ourselves and hiding from our own individual truths; Lying to ourselves about the situation that we find ourselves in.” - Philip McKernan “I will take my gut over google any day of the week.” - Philip McKernan “If you can’t sit in your own skin with yourself for five minutes, how in god’s hell are you ever going to support and facilitate others?” - Philip McKernan
Resources Mentioned: https://onelasttalk.com (One Last Talk)
You can connect with Philip by visiting his website http://www.philipmckernan.com (www.philipmckernan.com). Also do check out https://onelasttalk.com (One Last Talk) for hishttps://www.amazon.com/One-Last-Talk-Truth-Matters/dp/1544500971 ( book) and https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/one-last-talk/id1440871876 (podcast).
Guest email: philip@philipmckernan.com,
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Now that you know what it takes to being a leader, we will now get down and gritty with more detailed processes. In this episode of Tactical Friday, we are welcoming back Cory Lee to share with us the structure in working and growing with a team. We will learn about the power of multiple perspectives and having a complete structured system whenever we hold meetings. Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 4:02] Opening Segment I welcome back today’s guest, Cory Lee Cory’s walkthrough and process Application process Phone call
[4:03 - 9:33] Power of Masterminds I talk about vulnerability and accountability in working with people The power of ten minds coming together Ten different perspective which gives a better picture Opportunity to meet new people
[9:34 - 14:13] Process Behind Meetings Green, yellow, and red light system Green means good, yellow means an idea is brewing, and red light means something needs to be done ASAP Monthly book reading forms the theme Growth seat Brings the topic and other people contributes Ends with a challenge Cory talks more about the book “Extreme Ownership”
[14:14 - 16:03] Closing Segment How to find Cory Lee Links below Final words
Tweetable Quote: “The power of ten different people with ten different perspectives, and you bring that together, it gives you a better picture.” - Cory Lee
Resources Mentioned: https://amzn.to/3qoiImz (Extreme Ownership) https://amzn.to/36p7tSI (Dichotomy of Leadership)
You can connect with Cory on https://business.facebook.com/coryleefitnessandleadership/?business_id=1293871100746853&ref=bookmarks (Facebook), https://www.instagram.com/cory_lee_leadership/ (Instagram), https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQFI7EdA4ad3Oom_54XdlXA/videos?view_as=subscriber (Youtube), and https://www.linkedin.com/in/cory-lee-727ba0b2/ (LinkedIn). Download his personal assessment test and spousal survey from http://www.coryleeleadership.com/tactical (www.coryleeleadership.com/tactical).
Guest email: cory@coryleeleadership.com/tactical
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It is the lasting impression of being a leader that sets you apart. It is your influence and your legacy. In today’s episode, Cory Lee will teach us how to build legacy through humility, failure, and values, and how those things play together on leading successful businesses. Cory is an entrepreneur, business leader, and was trained and mentored by the world-renowned leadership expert John Maxwell. Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 5:44] Opening Segment I introduce today’s guest, Cory Lee Multiple business owner Physical therapy clinic Crossfit gym Cory talks about the brains behind the operation
[5:45 - 16:41] The Legacy Builders Cory on leadership Person of value who values people Humility Limiting beliefs False humility Comparison trap Cory tells us to focus on our strengths The question of “why?” leads to commitment Finding the right person at the best seat
[16:42 - 24:13] Perspective of Failure and the Authority of Respect We learn more at failing than winning Cory talks about his past hiring failures Cory talks about the most influential people of his life John Maxwell Cory shares the story of his football coach back in high school Cory’s first leadership experience Taking initiative
[24:14 - 29:49] Being a Student of Life Cory talks about the things he is learning right now Surrendering to a higher being Values based leadership Values on businesses and leadership are foundational to the bible Cory’s four responses on learning Categorizes how different lessons are perceived
[29:50 - 33:44] Closing Segment Cory’s Legacy Being world famous the people who are close to me How to find more of Cory See links below Final words
Tweetable Quotes: “Humility is not thinking less of yourself but thinking of yourself less.” - C.S. Lewis “When we value people, we unite people. When we devalue people, we divide people.” - Cory Lee “Look at me ‘ and ‘woe is me’ is both looking at me… Both of them are limiting beliefs.” - Cory Lee
Resources Mentioned: https://www.coryleeleadership.com/legacybuilders (Legacy Builders) https://www.amazon.com/Habits-Highly-Effective-People-Powerful/dp/0743269519 (The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People)
You can connect with Cory on https://business.facebook.com/coryleefitnessandleadership/?business_id=1293871100746853&ref=bookmarks (Facebook), https://www.instagram.com/cory_lee_leadership/ (Instagram), https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQFI7EdA4ad3Oom_54XdlXA/videos?view_as=subscriber (Youtube), and https://www.linkedin.com/in/cory-lee-727ba0b2/ (LinkedIn). Download his personal assessment test and spousal survey from http://www.coryleeleadership.com/tactical (www.coryleeleadership.com/tactical).
Guest email: cory@coryleeleadership.com/tactical
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Whenever you are browsing the news, it’s the same thing everyday: increased crime rates, street violence, and aggression that is biased toward a political agenda. But in this third and final episode with Lt. Col. Dave Grossman, he will shed some light on the truth and how the media plays a big role in our beliefs and opinions. He will share with us the sacrifice of being a law enforcer and the legacy of seeing things clearly. Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 8:12] Opening Segment I introduce today’s guest, Lt. Col. Dave Grossman Dave expresses how podcasts revolutionized media Assassination Generation killing as a condition response Killology is about understanding the factors that empower and restrain killing Negative impacts of masks Empowers killing Creates a sense of anonymity Things to keep in mind when wearing a mask Shouting implies hostility Work on non-verbal signals
[8:13 - 15:27] Media’s Bad Cop Medical technology is holding down the murder rate The number of dead people misrepresent the situation Dave shares a Harvard study from the year 2000 Medical technology cut the murder rate by half from 1960 to 1999 The ferguson effect Homicide rate increased by the year 2015 Homicide rate not included in the news due to political agenda Started with media There will always be people who will support the cops Military and law enforcement are still the two most respected institutions in america Why do we do what we do? Being a law enforcer is a sacrifice Noble and worthy purpose If we love our family, we love our nation
[15:28 - 21:41] Dave’s Legacy Being the guy who saw things clearly He saw the threat, the harm, and the path away from media bias I also share my legacy Being a protector
[21:42 - 25:24] Closing Segment How to find more of Dave See links below Final words
Tweetable Quotes: “Criminology is not about teaching people to be criminals. Psychology is not teaching to be psychos. And killology is not teaching people to kill. It’s about understanding the factors that empower and restrain killing in our society.” - Lt. Col. Dave Grossman “When you cover the face you deny their humanity and empower violence.” - Lt. Col. Dave Grossman “The criminal quickly forgets the victim. But the victim never forgets the criminal.” - Lt. Col. Dave Grossman
Resources Mentioned: https://www.amazon.com/Assassination-Generation-Aggression-Psychology-Killing/dp/147890979X (Assassination Generation) https://www.amazon.com/Killing-Psychological-Cost-Learning-Society/dp/0316040932 (On Killing) https://www.amazon.com/Spiritual-Combat-Missions-Victorious-Warfare/dp/1424560071 (On Spiritual Combat)
You can connect with Dave on https://www.linkedin.com/in/lt-col-dave-grossman-55a3304/ (Linkedin) and https://www.facebook.com/LtColDaveGrossman/about/?ref=page_internal (Facebook) or you can email him at kilologyinfo@kilology.com. Also do check out his books from https://www.amazon.com/Books-Dave-Grossman/s?rh=n%3A283155%2Cp_27%3ADave+Grossman (amazon) and from his http://www.sdkandg.com (website).
Guest email: suniekrg@gmail.com
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Mindset, resilience, and faith. Those are the three things that Lt. Col. Dave Grossman has learned and taught during the many years of his service for the country. In this episode, we welcome back Dave for another lesson-filled talk on being a leader and on acknowledging the things we lack control of. He is the author of “On Killing” and “On Combat”, which anchors on the values that we will talk about today.
Things you will learn in this episode:
[00:01 - 6:02] Opening Segment
- I introduce today’s guest, Lt. Col. Dave Grossman
- Dave expresses how podcasts revolutionized media
- Dave’s idea of faith
- One of the pillars of resilience
- Christian based
- Internal locus of control as a mindset foundation
- Identify all the things you can’t control and let go of them
- Dave talks about faith and free will
[6:03 - 18:11] On Being a Leader
- Dave emphasizes on the use of checklists and how every professional uses it
- Military dynamic of troop leading procedures
- Most powerful problem solving tool
- Dave tells stories of troop leading procedures
- When he was a young infantry captain
- Dave’s young major at westpoint
- Teaching at a leadership academy
- Think outside the box
- Always thrive to be better
- Dave tells a story during the early 1990’s
- The different mindsets that we learn
[18:12 - 25:01] Pillars of Resiliency
- Sleep management
- Sleep deprivation is killing our civilization
- Watch our six
- Warrior vs. Guardian
[25:02 - 28:37] Closing Segment
- How to find more of Dave
- See links below
- Final words
Tweetable Quotes:
“Faith is one of the pillars of resilience.” - Lt. Col. Dave Grossman
“The only thing in the universe you control is yourself. And if we give way to bitterness, or cynicism, or complacency, or denial, that’s the one thing you can control.” - Lt. Col. Dave Grossman
Resources Mentioned:
- On Spiritual Combat
You can connect with Dave on Linkedin and Facebook or you can email him at kilologyinfo@kilology.com. Also do check out his books from amazon and from his website.
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Being a leader is to set an example and to live a life of sacrifice. Retired army ranger Lt. Col. Dave Grossman is an author of four novels, two children’s books and six non-fiction books. He is also a black belt Hojutsu instructor and a researcher which was cited by the U.S. president himself. Today, he will grace us with various stories on leadership, sacrifice, and survival.
Things you will learn in this episode:
[00:01 - 12:21] Opening Segment
- I introduce today’s guest, Lt. Col. Dave Grossman
- Dave expresses how podcasts revolutionized media
- Dave’s take on leadership
- Dave shares some stories from his ranger school days
- Leaders honor the dynamic of energy
- Dave tells a story two white supremacists
- The energy of one cop to earn other’s respect is what we need from a leader
[12:22 - 22:53] Earning the Ranks
- Dave tells a story about how officer Greg Stevens stopped a terrorist attack
- Spend your own time and resources to better yourself
- Dave tells a story where a female cop resigned because of lack of support from politicians
- The three block war
- Firefight against a peer
- Hunting a terrorist
- Developing the nation
- The miracle shot story
- A story about how an airforce airman shot a 70-yard volley from a beretta
- The miracle of practice
- Dave expresses how survival skills could be very helpful
- Every combat is an art
- How Jeff Hall recreated Hojutsu-Ryu: the art of shooting
[22:54 - 24:24] Leadership Mindset
- Leading by example
- Living a life of sacrifice
- Servant leadership
- Preparing for that “one day”.
[24:25 - 28:04] Closing Segment
- How to find more of Dave
- See links below
- Final words
Tweetable Quotes:
“Sometimes the greatest love is not to sacrifice your life, but to live a life of sacrifice.” - Lt. Col. Dave Grossman
“The most important thing to do is praying at your own time, seeking professional reading, and seeking professional resources” - Lt. Col. Dave Grossman
“If you seek a hobby that reinforces your survival skills, that’s a very beautiful thing. Lead by example.” - Lt. Col. Dave Grossman
Resources Mentioned:
- The Three Block War
You can connect with Dave on Linkedin and Facebook or you can email him at kilologyinfo@kilology.com. Also do check out his books from amazon and from his website.
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Here on Tactical Friday, we are welcoming back Hanz Struzyna to share with us some insights and tips when working with a real estate agent. Hanz is a realtor at the Gunderman group which in today's episode, we will learn how they prioritize their clients as well as the advantages of working with a team.
Things you will learn in this episode:
[00:01 - 4:38] Opening Segment
- I welcome back today’s guest, Hanz Struzyna
- Insights on working with Hanz
- Risk mitigation
- Giving away the knowledge
[4:39 - 10:14] Working with a Team
- Advantage of working with a team
- Having a backup
- Hanz Talks about his real estate team
- Single family and a little bit of multi-family
- Everyone is a fiduciary
- Client’s interest comes first
[10:15 - 15:11] Tips for Real Estate Buyers
- Things to ask any real estate agent
- What ways do you help us get comfortable with the conditions of the house?
- How do we dig in if we have questions?
- If and when needed, call in favors from reputable inspectors
- Get contractors
- Get forensics team
- It’s not about the real estate agent, it’s about the client
- Hanz talks about the importance of Inspection contingency
[15:12 - 16:30] Closing Segment
- How to find Hanz Struzyna
- Links below
- Final words
Tweetable Quotes:
“We want you to be successful. This is your transaction. This is not about us. It’s not about my commission. It’s about you buying a house, being teed up, getting it for the best price, and having the risk mitigation taken care of.” - Hanz Struzyna
“When you try and be good at something, people notice and then you get opportunities.” - Hanz Struzyna
Resources Mentioned:
- The Gunderman Group
You can connect with Hans on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, and Pinterest. Check out his website and listen to his podcast. Visit The Gunderman Group online and on Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Yelp.
Guest email: h.struzyna89@gmail.com
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“No man is an island.” That’s what our guest for today had emphasized when it comes to real estate or anything we want to pursue in life. Hans Struzyna of The Gunderman Group talks about overcoming failures, transitioning from sports to real estate, and learning to remove deadlines on yourself. Time is limited, indeed, but it doesn’t mean we have to rush everything.
Things you will learn in this episode:
[00:01 - 09:21] Opening Segment
- I introduce today’s guest, Hans Struzyna
- One highlight of his personal life
- Hans talks about his transition from sports to real estate
- A “soul-crushing” experience
- Being vulnerable
- First outsider to join a “chosen family business”
[09:22 - 20:10] Mentorships and Network-Building
- From mentor to mentee
- You can take the shortcut: asking for help
- You can also take the long road of figuring it out yourself
- The many mentors you do and don’t recognize
- Parents
- Partner
- Life coaches
- Podcasting as a network-building medium
- Build relationships and networks with your guests
- Listenership is a bonus
- Mentorship in real estate
- Aligned with your goals
- Have experienced what you want to experience
[20:11 - 27:52] Something Worth It Takes Time
- Your experience can only be defined by you
- Experience as a failure
- Experience as stepping stone for something bigger
- Dealing with “no’s” in real estate
- Remove deadlines for yourself
- Be consistent and be diligent
- You’re not alone. Majority of people did not become successful overnight
[27:53 - 31:38] Closing Segment
- Hans’ legacy
- An advocate of removing deadlines and being open with all possibilities
- Connect with Hans. See links below
- Final words
Tweetable Quotes:
“What really matters is networking and how you build your network through the medium of podcasting.” - Hans Struzyna
“When you’re building a team of mentors or you get a mentor … make sure that you understand what it is you’re trying to learn from that person and make sure they have the life...that you want to emulate.” - Hans Struzyna
Resources Mentioned:
- Streamlined Podcasts
- Everybody Needs a Coach in Life
- Gary Vaynerchuk
- Travis Chappell
- Andy Frisella
You can connect with Hans on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, and Pinterest. Check out his website and listen to his podcast. Visit The Gunderman Group online and on Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Yelp.
Guest email: h.struzyna89@gmail.com
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Here on Tactical Friday, we are welcoming back Patrick Yanke to share with us some strategies on leading your business and growing your relationship with your employees. Patrick Yanke is a financial planner by day and a keynote speaker and author by night. He coaches people on how love plays a big role in having a successful business as well as having a healthy relationship environment around it.
Things you will learn in this episode:
[00:01 - 1:06] Opening Segment
- I welcome back today’s guest, Patrick Yanke
- Recap from the last episode
[1:07 - 11:14] Leading with Love in Leadership
- Leadership starts at home
- Sibling relationship
- Start with the perspective of love
- Do for them what it is that they need
- Patrick’s insight on tough love
- Giving what they need, not necessarily what they want
- Patrick’s tips for leaders
- Concept of fairness
- Culture of understanding
- Understanding the mission and the people
- Do not belittle people to make them smaller. Encourage them to make them bigger
- Praise where you’re able to
- Criticize in private
[11:15 - 15:52] Communication Strategies
- Open communication
- Communicate the job so people can understand how it fits to the mission
- Every job is crucial
- Everyone should know how important they are to the mission
- There is no job that is beneath the leader
[15:53 - 17:42] Closing Segment
- How to find Patrick
- Links below
- Final words
Tweetable Quotes:
“Love isn't just a feeling inside of you. That's more of an affection. Love is truly the decision that we make. Love is doing for someone else the highest and greatest good that you can.” - Patrick Yanke
“Praise where you're able to and criticize in private.” - Patrick Yanke
“If there is any job in your business you are above, then you are above the mission. If that job has to be done for the mission to be accomplished, then you are willing to do that job. People have to see that you are willing to do that job.” - Patrick Yanke
You can connect with Patrick on Linkedin and Twitter. You can also visit www.yankefinancial.com and www.yankeacademy.com or you can visit his facebook pages Yanke Academy and Yanke Financial.
Guest email: patrick.yanke@yankeacademy.com
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Looking at others isn’t always the solution. Sometimes, looking within is the best answer and yet it is the hardest thing to do. In this episode, we will talk about how Patrick Yanke, a military veteran, successful entrepreneur, author, and keynote speaker, mends together his military and business philosophies to something very universal. He’ll share with us his story and principles and how it all plays in our goals, decision making, and inward and outward perspective on life.
Things you will learn in this episode:
[00:01 - 10:42] Opening Segment
- I introduce today’s guest, Patrick Yanke
- Professional life in the army
- Patrick’s perspective on leadership
- Patrick talks about the leadership mindset in the air force and how it connects to his business
- People’s interests come first
- Patrick being the key person in the operational side
- Patrick’s mindset on homeschooling his kids
- Committing to each child’s needs and interests
- Patrick talks about how people’s needs play a big role in businesses
- Finding and fulfilling what they need
[10:43 - 19:18] Principles and Decision Making Process
- Being purpose driven
- You have to have a reason for being there
- Being a servant to the mission
- Educate and hone your people
- Don’t suppress them
- In turn, makes them purpose driven as well
- Instinct vs. logic on decision making
- Instinct is treating people the way you want to be treated
- Logic is the education and experience
- Road block as an opportunity rather than an obstacle
- Solving problems that no one can solve
[19:19 - 26:43] Lessons from the Military
- Patrick tells us a bit of military history
- Colonel Joshua Chamberlain as an example
- There’s always something that could be done
- Not admitting your limitations is one of your greatest enemies
- Leading others vs. leading yourself
- We tend to build a business based on others
- It’s difficult to look at ourselves and make the change
- Focusing too much on other people leads to lack of introspection
- Self management keeps you on the goal
- Being prepared for the next years within yourself
- Each day should be an execution of the plan
[26:44 - 33:28]Closing Segment
- Patrick’s recommended resources
- Lincoln on Leadership
- Reunification and laying out the steps
- Patrick’s legacy
- Love and fear
- How to find more of Patrick
- See links below
- Final words
Tweetable Quotes:
“Your job is the mission. And when you forget the mission, you’re in trouble.” - Patrick Yanke
“Business is warfare on a civilized scale. And sometimes, that warfare means you have to fight with yourself where you want to be the client’s hero. You want to be the guy that’s gonna hold the line.” - Patrick Yanke
“Growing older isn’t an option. Growing up is. And growing up is taking responsibility for yourself, others, and your own life.” - Patrick Yanke
Resources Mentioned:
- Lincoln on Leadership
You can connect with Patrick on Linkedin and Twitter. You can also visit www.yankefinancial.com and www.yankeacademy.com or you can visit his facebook pages Yanke Academy and Yanke Financial.
Guest email: patrick.yanke@yankeacademy.com
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Here on Tactical Friday, we are welcoming back Fredrick Douglas Bussey to share with us some tips on getting that 6 figure business to a 7 figure. As a serial entrepreneur, Fredrick coaches entrepreneurs and executives to unleash the power of their gift to make an impact. IconStatus, the marketing and branding consultancy he founded, helps brands and individuals to tell their stories in more powerful ways.
Let’s get right to it and Fredrick’s best practices for getting businesses to scale.
Things you will learn in this episode:
[00:01 - 01:06] Opening Segment
- I welcome back today’s guest, Fredrick Bussey
- The topic for the day
[01:07 - 12:30] Tips to Scale; Unlocking Your Creativity
- Assess where you are
- Where are you and where do you want to go
- What’s your situation
- Get specific
- Assessing yourself personally
- Fredrick’s insights on limiting beliefs
- Relationship with wealth and wealth creation
- Believing you’re not creative
- Creativity is beaten out of you
- Not good enough
- You have the ability
- The misconception of rich people
- How School is designed
- Losing the ability to think outside the box
[12:31 - 17:04] Launching into Orbit
- Fredrick talks from his book about discovering your gift
- Realize everyone has a gift
- Know your gift has a purpose
- Your gift can’t fail
- The airplane analogy
- We are designed as rockets
- Don’t get stuck and limit yourself to orbit
[17:05 - 18:56] Closing Segment
- How to find more of Fredrick
- Links below
- Final words
Tweetable Quotes:
“You don’t have the metrics to know where you are on the journey, so you don’t know how to unlock what that next step is.” - Fredrick Bussey
“Your business is a direct reflection of where you are personally.” - Fredrick Bussey
“Understanding that money is a tool, it’s a resource, it’s simply a reflection of the value you created.” - Fred
Resources Mentioned:
- Breaking Orbit - By Fredrick Bussey
You can connect with Fredrick on LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook, and join the Facebook Million Dollar Mastermind. Visit http://www.iconstatus.co/ to learn more about his space.
Guest email: fbussey@gmail.com
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It doesn’t matter who you are, you have a unique gift that the world needs. As a serial entrepreneur and creative with more than 20 years of experience in the Music & Entertainment industry, Fredrick Douglas Bussey coaches entrepreneurs and executives to unleash the power of their gift to make an impact. IconStatus, the marketing and branding consultancy he founded, helps brands and individuals to tell their stories in more powerful ways. Fredrick wrote his recent book Breaking Orbit because he believes that his purpose in life is to use his talents helping others to discover and exploit their gifts to impact the world for the greatest good.
Let’s dive in and hear how being the ‘behind the scenes leader,’ can tap into million-dollar potential in others.
Things you will learn in this episode:
[00:01 - 04:43] Opening Segment
- I introduce today’s guest, Fredrick Bussey
- Fredrick’s book
- Accomplishments
- Some background from Fredrick
- Written 2,000+ songs starting at the age of 16
- Establishing artists and crafting their brand
- Behind the scenes leadership
[04:44 - 13:46] The Unseen Leader
- Fredrick talks about his leadership
- Behind the scenes
- A leader pulls greatness out of people
- The example of Michael Jordan’s coach
- Fredrick talks about the importance of vision
- You need vision to lead
- Tapping into greatness
- Fredrick’s insights on leadership blindspots
- People who think it’s about them
- The narrative is not about you
- The idea of the inverted pyramid
- Help others be their best selves
- Building people’s brand
- Understand your role
- Releasing potential
- The importance of accountability
- Having someone on guard for you
- You need help along the journey
[13:47 - 20:51] Your Unique Super Power
- Fredrick talks about finding the gifts in people
- All people have a unique gift
- Only you can do this
- Using your gift to lead
- Doubling down on your gift
- Don’t let insecurities stop you
- Your most powerful gift could be the thing you discount
- You hurt other people by not using your potential
- Expanding your abilities
- The three types of gifts according to Fredrick’s book
- Transistors
- Transformers
- Translators
[20:52 - 28:02] Don’t Discount Your Unique Story
- Fredrick talks about transitioning into the limelight
- Getting through the limiting belief
- Discounting what we’ve been through
- I have a gift, and my gift has a purpose
- Your gift is your qualifier
- Forgetting what we’ve been through
- The example of forgetting the pain
- What you birth is worth the pain
- The value of having a coach
[28:03 - 34:23] Closing Segment
- Resources for the young leader
- Be a reader if you want to be a leader
- Resources below
- What legacy are you leaving the world?
- Letting people know what’s possible
- You can create what you envision
- How to find more of Fredrick
- Links below
- Stay tuned for Tactical Friday
- Final words
Tweetable Quotes:
“It doesn’t matter who you are, we all have gifts, we all have A gift, and your gift is your way of showing up as a leader.” - Fredrick Bussey
“The thing that is most powerful about you is the thing we discount the most because it’s easiest to do.” - Fredrick Bussey
“Sometimes what we do is we shy away from the pain in certain situations cause we don’t believe what we’re bringing forth, what we’re giving birth to, is really worth it.” - Fredrick Bussey
Resources Mentioned:
- Breaking Orbit - By Fredrick Bussey
- Everybody Needs a Coach in Life
- Building a Story Brand
- The One Thing
You can connect with Fredrick on LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook, and join the Facebook Million Dollar Mastermind. Visit http://www.iconstatus.co/ to learn more about his space.
Guest email: fbussey@gmail.com
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Welcome back to another Tactical Friday! Today I’m welcoming back Adam Kinakin, the host and producer of The Tactical Breakdown Podcast. As we learned in the last show, Adam is an active member of the International Law Enforcement Educators & Trainers Association (ILEETA) where he has held several successful summits where he collaborates on training models.
Let’s talk about what we can expect from Adam’s training and how he is making an impact.
Things you will learn in this episode:
[00:01 - 01:50] Opening Segment
- I welcome back today’s guest, Adam Kinakin
- What to expect from him
- ILEETA
- Adam talks about how accepting the training is the first step
[01:51 - 08:56] Bring on the Real Expert
- Adam talks about looking for new ways of sharing knowledge and info
- Brining on the expert
- The instructor should have the knowledge
- First aid course example
- Being a facilitator of knowledge
- Find the experts and invite them to share
- Vetting process
- Training agency to agency
- Training that goes against the manual is not obsolete
- Examples of limiting practices
- Training is constantly evolving
[08:057 - 16:54] Be Open to the Evolving Models
- Having an open mind in training
- Even if you just take one thing away from it it’s valuable
- Take in as much info as possible and do your best job
- You’re job as a leader
- Your badge makes you a leader in the community
- It’s your job to have knowledge
- Broadening your perspective
- What to expect in Adam’s training
- Continually putting stuff out there
- Look at your current tech and training videos
- No laziness
- No answers, but collaboration brings us all closer
- Looking at addressing future problems
- Preventative and proactive, rather than reactive
[16:55 - 20:45] Closing Segment
- It’s ok not to have the answer as long as you’re asking the question
- How to find more of Adam
- Links below
- What you can expect from the ILET summit
- Final words
Resources Mentioned:
- Tactical Breakdown Podcast
- ILET Training Resources
- ILETSummit
Tweetable Quotes:
“I’m not an expert… When I’m putting something together I bring somebody on who is an expert.” - Adam Kinakin
“Even if you take one small component… and you can use that in your training to improve the way you do one specific task of that training: that’s valuable.” - Adam Kinakin
You can connect with Adam on LinkedIn and Facebook. Visit https://www.ilet.network/ to learn more about his space and register for upcoming events.
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How do we get better training models out to the world? I’m excited to answer this question with our guest, Adam Kinakin, the host and producer of The Tactical Breakdown Podcast. Adam is a former Infantry Officer with the Canadian Armed Forces, he has had the honor to work alongside some of the best Military and Law Enforcement Instructors and Educators in the world. Now located in Winnipeg, he spends his time training, coaching, and consulting for Private Agencies across Canada. He is also an active member of the International Law Enforcement Educators & Trainers Association (ILEETA) where he has held several successful summits.
Let’s talk about how applying training models outside of your own bubble can create new ways of thinking and lift the standards of agencies globally.
Things you will learn in this episode:
[00:01 - 05:24] Opening Segment
- I introduce today’s guest, Adam Kinakin
- Let’s get to know Adam
- ILEETA
- Tactical Breakdown Podcast
- Adam talks a bit about his podcast and his training
- New ideas for training
- Getting outside of your thinking
- Changing training models
[05:25 - 17:00] Finding New Training Models
- Adam talks about the limitations of institutional inbreeding
- Too many people wanting to focus on training that they’ve experienced themselves
- Training comes down to the individual
- Adam talks about the ILET Summit
- Top instructors in the world
- Released for free
- Creating a community
- Giving access to agencies around the world
- How Adam’s training can help the current state of law enforcement
- Hosting officers on the platform
- Giving access to training for agencies from other agencies
- Setting higher standards rather than establishing laws
- The issues with standardized training
- The laws are different wherever you go
- It makes training more different
- How to fix it
- Establish best practices
- Collaboration
[17:01 - 28:10] Understanding That You are a Leader
- Adam talks about training against alpha-minded resistance
- The onus is on the instructor
- Interleaved training models
- Daily exposure
- The challenges of training individuals
- Everyone learns differently
- Physical limitations versus standards
- Understanding the human body and mind
- As an instructor or trainer, you are a leader
- How do you prove yourself to the student
- Getting the potential out of the trainee
- Build leaders instead of instructors
- The changing dynamics of training
- Changing of the verbiage
- Why Adam holds summits and hosts a podcast
- Loving to teach and share the knowledge that can save lives
- Following a calling to be a leader
[28:11 - 38:00] The Importance of Collaboration
- Adam talks about highlighting values
- Collaboration
- Thinking outside the box
- Mental resilience
- The mental illness issues in law enforcement
- High suicide rates
- Evidence-based training
- Looking at commonwealth countries
- Less suicide
- Why are we not collaborating with them
- The need for better resources for people in the field
- Documents with key components
- Adam’s example using resources to help
- The mission to save someone’s life
- Even one life is worth it
[38:01 - 48:37] Closing Segment
- Adam talks about touching lives through his podcast
- Testimonials
- The beauty of giving out education
- Getting training to everyone who needs it
- Making money off of content is not worth someone’s life
- What legacy are you leaving the world?
- Saving that next life
- Taking training and making it more effective
- The next ILET Summit
- 2021
- Themes included
- How to find more of Adam
- Links below
- Final words
Resources Mentioned:
- Tactical Breakdown Podcast
- ILET Training Resources
- Copline
- Below100
- ILETSummit
Tweetable Quotes:
“How do we get better training out to people around the world? How do we bridge that gap so that people, let’s say, in the southwest United States; how do we get them access to instructors from New York?” - Adam Kinakin
“It doesn’t make sense to do everything ourselves, it’s time to start collaborating.” - Adam Kinakin
“What are you doing as that leader, as that coach, as that instructor? How are you proving yourself to that student...? You’re not there to show them what you can do, you’re there to show them what they can do.” - Adam Kinakin
You can connect with Adam on LinkedIn and Facebook. Visit https://www.ilet.network/ to learn more about his space and register for upcoming events.
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Here on Tactical Friday, we are welcoming back Sean Doyle, CEO, and Principal of Fitzmartin. Sean has spent the last 27 years running a B2B (business to business) sales and marketing consultancy helping executives of businesses grow and overcomes sales and marketing barriers based on groundbreaking research in behavioral change. Last time we touched a bit on cognitive marketing, so today we will be learning how Sean builds winning cultures in the sales, marketing, and customer experience space.
Things you will learn in this episode:
[00:01 - 01:02] Opening Segment
- I welcome back today’s guest, Sean Doyle
[01:03 - 7:20] Tactical Approach to Sales and Marketing
- Sean’s advice to people starting out in marketing or just beginning to understand it
- Late-stage sales enablement - sales barrier audit
- Using Cognitive Marketing to map out the most effective tactics for sales
- Identify gaps and barriers
- Sean’s law firm example
- Knowing all the needs and having the resources to follow
- Marketing blind spots
- People spend too much money on early-stage tactics awareness and not enough on sales support
- An example of late-stage tactics from Sean’s experience
- Being specific to the client
- Get your team to build sales tactics
[07:21 - 14:05] Closing Segment
- What’s the legacy you want to leave?
- To have people say I pointed them to making great business decisions
- There is truth, and you can stand truly on it like a rock
- There’s a solution to every problem
- How to find more of Sean
- Links below
- The first five people to order the book will receive it free
- Final words
Tweetable Quotes:
“More deals are going to happen if the needs are all met.” - Sean Doyle
“The legacy I would love is to have a few people saying I pointed them to making better business decisions and equipping them to make further decisions” - Sean Doyle
Resources Mentioned:
- Shift: 19 Practical, Business-Driven Ideas
- Transtheoretical Therom of Behavioral Change
You can connect with Sean on LinkedIn or email sean@fitzmartin.com. Visit his website https://seanmdoyle.com/ to learn more about his book and free videos. Also, check out Fitzmartin if you think they may be able to help you grow your business.
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Today we’re taking a look at the intellectual sphere with Dr. Martha Dunagin Saunders. Dr. Saunders is the President of the University of West Florida. In her 30-plus years in higher education, she has served as a professor of communication, honors director, dean of arts and sciences, and a chancellor, or president at universities across the country. Her area of academic expertise is in public relations and crisis communication for which she has won numerous awards. As an entrepreneurial leader, Dr. Saunders is passionate about creating innovative solutions to deal with the dynamic challenges facing higher education.
Let’s dive in and learn how Dr. Saunders uses a collaborative approach to impact education and teams.
Things you will learn in this episode:
[00:01 - 08:58] Opening Segment
- I introduce today’s guest, Dr. Martha Saunders
- Started in communication and arts
- Became the first woman Chancellor at the University of Wisconsin
- Expert in crisis communication and PR
- Award for women in business
- Dr. Saunders gives some background on her life
- Work and family life
- Dr. Saunders talks about the impact of the awards she’s won
- Usually goes to big-name companies - Silver Anvil Award
- Won her first as a faculty member introducing new protocols after a tragedy
- “Just Do It”
- The second one came after helping to rebrand a university
[08:59 - 17:22] Being a Collaborative Leader
- Dr. Saunders talks about her leadership and communication styles
- Collaborative leader
- Shared governance - everyone is at the table
- Authoritarian in approach
- How to build trust and relationships
- Listening, being clear, and being good on your word
- Getting people to believe you have their best interests at heart
- Owning up to mistakes and fixing them
- Dr. Saunders talks about leadership blind spots in her field
- Process-driven
- Knowledge doesn’t move fast, you can’t force results
- A need to look at the mission
- Over-analyzation
- Dealing with impatience
- Building a team that is unlike you
[17:23 - 23:35] Keep Things Circulating
- Dr. Saunders talks about changing analysis paralysis
- Keep the circulation going
- Intellectual diversity
- Be patient with the nay-sayers
- How Dr. Saunders has worked to overcome the Covid pandemic
- Already had an e-learning course ready
- Always engaged in new ideas
- The challenge of mixed-messages
- Reminding each other of best practices
[23:36 - 29:25] Investing in Preparation
- Dr. Saunders gives advice to leaders who missed the bell on the pandemic
- Call for help
- Bring in people from the outside to help your infrastructure
- The value of Investing in preparation
- Providing flexibility
- Dr. Saunders talks about the competitive advantages of her university
- Frontier spirit culture
[29:26 - 36:43] Closing Segment
- Dr. Saunders communication keys
- Sender, Messenger, Receiver, and Medium
- Find multiple ways to get out the message
- Make sure you’re credible
- Adapt and analyze the situation
- Teaching people EQ through higher education
- Learning by exposure
- What legacy are you leaving the world
- We are all on this together
- Everything is connected
- How to find more of Dr. Saunders
- Links below
- Final words
Tweetable Quotes:
“The challenge in leadership is to see far enough ahead and see down the pipe, so that you have the time to engage everyone.” - Dr. Martha Saunders
“If you have the right people at the table and you’re really listening, you’re really going to make better decisions.” - Dr. Martha Saunders
You can connect with Dr. Saunders on LinkedIn and Twitter. Visit https://uwf.edu/offices/presidents-office/ to learn more about her space.
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On today’s show, we’ll be shifting our thinking to the customer by speaking with Sean Doyle, CEO, and Principal of Fitzmartin. Sean has spent the last 27 years running a B2B (business to business) sales and marketing consultancy helping executives of businesses grow and overcomes sales and marketing barriers based on groundbreaking research in behavioral change. He's an author, speaker, and advisor for small to mid-sized businesses ranging from $5MM to $250MM. SeanMDoyle.com was created to give people the tools to build their business with the vision to change the way executives at small and mid-sized businesses think about and leverage marketing as a serious business tool.
Let’s jump right in and learn how Sean creates success for businesses by using the model of cognitive marketing.
Things you will learn in this episode:
[00:01 - 05:39] Opening Segment
- I introduce today’s guest, Sean Doyle
- Principal at Fitzmartin, strategic marketing
- Built a successful formula for clients
- Sean gives a bit of detail to what he does
- People don’t buy marketing, people want revenue
- Using science to get results
- Cog-Mar (cognitive marketing)
- The theory of behavior change
- Helping people go from unaware, to seeing a need for change
- Objective framework
[05:40 - 15:13] Understanding Sales in Marketing
- Sean talks about leadership blind spots in his field
- Marketing is rarely invited to the table
- Least pulled, biggest opportunity
- Understanding can help you find success
- You have to ask questions to see if someone is right to hire
- The value of understanding sales
- Marketing needs to be aware of sales
- I talk about my experience with a firm not understanding my needs
- Sean breaks down what happened to me
- Had expectations set, putting pressure on something else to create revenue
- Thinking you’re the expert is not scalable
- Delegate sales and marketing
- Visionary and implementer
- Self-fulfilling prophecy
[15:14 - 26:36] The Best Communicator Wins
- Giving a realistic budget to an outsourced marketer
- Younger businesses vs. scaling businesses
- Operational tactics for each stage
- Being the best communicator
- Example of other successful company
- Finding the best story arch for a company
- 6 steps to get a customer to become a consumer/client
- Ex. Awareness and Helping relationships
- Focusing on the customer aligns sales and strategy
- Ask the marketer - how people buy
- Stories need to change with the needs of the listener
- The Pain Map
- Financial pain, personal pain, and strategic pain
- Talk about pain with the customer
[26:37 - 41:48] Cognitive Marketing
- Sean talks about the value you can get through his book
- Links below
- Sean talks more about behavioral change
- A personal story from Sean
- Changing for good
- Giving structure and guidance to creative communicators
- Give a work plan - What would it look like if...?
- Moving people forward in the buying process
- Using something outside of ourselves
- How to get someone to shift into future goals
- Knowing the most important needs of the company
- Asking the right questions
- Lifetime value
[41:49 - 45:02] Closing Segment
- How to find more of Sean
- Links below
- Final words
Tweetable Quotes:
“Every leader should have an objective framework… We don’t ever want people in our company to say ‘I think’ or ‘I like.’ What we want people to say is, ‘we’re going to do this, because, at this stage in the consumer’s changing behavior, this is what they need.’” - Sean Doyle
“Marketing should be able to scale, marketing should also be understanding of what the customer needs; what are their problems? What are their pains…? Business largely is a game of communication.” - Sean Doyle
“Quit talking about yourself, and talk about the customer. The most powerful thing to talk about is pain because we as humans are highly motivated to avoid pain.” - Sean Doyle
Resources Mentioned:
- Shift: 19 Practical, Business-Driven Ideas
- Transtheoretical Therom of Behavioral Change
- Traction
- Building a Storybrand
- Good Leaders Ask Great Questions
You can connect with Sean on LinkedIn or email sean@fitzmartin.com. Visit his website https://seanmdoyle.com/ to learn more about his book and free videos. Also, check out Fitzmartin if you think they may be able to help you grow your business.
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Today on Tactical Friday, we’re welcoming back speaker, consultant, trainer, and coach, Alain Hunkins. As we learned last episode, Alain is the author of Cracking the Leadership Code, launched as the #1 Bestselling New Release in Business Communication on Amazon.
Let’s get right into it and learn the three tactics on how to crack the leadership code and become better leaders.
Things you will learn in this episode:
[00:01 - 01:03] Opening Segment
- Welcome back Alain Hunkins
- Tactics to becoming better leaders
- Alain gives a quick overview of the three secrets
- Connection, communication, and collaboration
[01:04 - 08:41] Connection
- Alain breaks down the connection tactic
- The basis for all the others
- Leadership is a relationship
- How to build a good connection
- Build up your empathy
- Feeling cared for increases engagement and decreases turn over
- People can smell a fake connection
- Why empathy is hard
- Impatience
- Fear
- How to practice empathy
- Start practicing listening with purpose
- “Holding space for someone else”
- Be open and curious
- Discerning empathy and emotional intelligence
- Empathy is a skill founded by emotional intelligence
- Building empathic concern
[08:42 - 16:30] Communication
- The issues of communication
- Most people think they’re communicating well when they’re not
- Shared understanding as a platform for good decisions
- Ring toss example
- Say, mean, hear
- Misunderstanding is a default setting
- The problems of info overload
- Communication tactics
- Asking for a receipt
- Fast food ordering example
- The importance of delivery
- Message and the messenger
- How’s your body and voice?
- Practice
[16:31 - 21:24] Collaboration
- The collaborative leader
- Helping people thrive
- The four fundamental needs of collaboration
- Safety
- Creating a space for clarity or errors
- Energy
- Mindful of people’s capacities
- Ownership
- Engaging people by letting them create solutions
- Purpose
- Doing work that really matters; the ‘why’
- Summary of purpose
[21:25 - 22:50] Closing Segment
- Resources from Alain
- See links below
- Final words
Tweetable Quotes:
“Leadership is a job title, it’s not a position, it’s not power and control. At its core leadership is a relationship between two human beings.” - Alain Hunkins
“Shared understanding becomes the platform for which we can base all future actions.” - Alain Hunkins
“The facilitative, collaborative leader is looking to create or design the optimal environment for people to thrive.” - Alain Hunkins
Resources Mentioned:
- Cracking the Leadership Code
- Alain Hunkins Virtual Training Offer
- How to Win Friends & Influence People
- Toast Masters
You can connect with Alain on LinkedIn. Visit his website www.alainhunkins.com to learn more.
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Connection, communication, and collaboration with your team may take your leadership to higher levels. We’ll learn about this from today’s guest, Alain Hunkins, a sought-after leadership speaker, consultant, trainer, and coach. His recent book, Cracking the Leadership Code, launched as the #1 Bestselling New Release in Business Communication on Amazon. Over his twenty-year career, he has led over 2,000 groups in 25 countries including clients like Wal-Mart, Pfizer, Microsoft, and more. Alain has been known to help unlock potential and expand influence, leading to superior results, increased engagement, higher levels of retention, and greater organizational and personal satisfaction.
Let’s dive right into the episode and learn how Alain cracked the leadership code, and what his facilitative leadership style propelled him and others to success.
Things you will learn in this episode:
[00:01 - 05:18] Opening Segment
- I introduce today’s guest, Alain Hunkins
- Alain’s activities and achievements
- Alain gives a bit of background on his story
- The power of compounding
- Family background
- Currently living in Holland
[05:19 - 13:32] Facilitative Leadership
- Alain’s leadership style
- Facilitative Leadership
- Root in French meaning easy
- The facilitator in chief
- A flexible leader
- Treat others as adults - not as children
- How Alain’s style correlates to the military
- Being in the best possible position to maneuver
- Knowing the people on your team
- Connecting, communicating, and collaborating
- Alain’s tips on guiding values within business
- Have a clear mission
- Vision plus action
- Creating a vibrant world by kindling greatness in others
- The value of humility and maturity
[13:33 - 24:34] The Original F-Word
- Alain talks about leadership blind spots
- Self-awareness
- You may not be as good as you think
- Get feedback
- The best way to ask for and give feedback
- A lot of people don’t have a positive model to follow
- You need to create connection, safety, and trust
- Get a clear feedback structure - +EBI (Even Better If…)
- Non-value laden terms
- Take feedback and collect data
- The psychology of behavior change
- Shaming won’t get you to change
- A positive environment accelerates learning
- Negativity is part of our programming
[24:35 - 29:13 Leading Yourself
- Alain’s thoughts on leading oneself
- We tend to be our own worst critic
- Mastering self-awareness
- People watch what you do more than what you say
- Alain tells a story from when he worked at a restaurant
[29:14 - 35:06] Closing Segment
- Recommended Resources
- Alain’s book
- Links below
- What legacy do you want to leave?
- Build more facilitative leaders
- 21st-century leaders
- How to connect with you?
- See links below
- Final words
Tweetable Quotes:
“I think one of the leadership characteristics that never gets enough press, is consistency… Doing something consistently day in, day out; that is the power of compounding.” - Alain Hunkins
“What good leaders do is make things easier for the people around them.” - Alain Hunkins
“Awareness is the step that comes first before anything else, because without awareness, nothing changes, because you cannot change what you do not notice.” - Alain Hunkins
Resources Mentioned:
- TED Talk with Alain Hunkins
- Cracking the Leadership Code
- Alain Hunkins Virtual Training Offer
- Insight: by Tasha Eurich
You can connect with Alain on LinkedIn. Visit his website www.alainhunkins.com to learn more.
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Welcome back to another Tactical Friday. Today I have Kate Anthony back with us to share actionable advice for those who are willing to shed the alpha-mindset and enter a higher way of living and thinking alongside some of my experiences seeking out a professional.
Let’s jump right in and start the healing process.
Things you will learn in this episode:
[00:01 - 01:16] Opening Segment
- I welcome back, Kate Anthony
- Let’s talk practical steps
[01:36 - 04:08] Actionable Steps
- Step one
- Admit to the problem and that you need help
- This is one of the hardest steps
- Encourage your spouse but don’t fix them
- Step two
- Get vulnerable with someone trusted
- Step three
- Seek out professional help
[04:09 - 08:11] Finding the Right Therapist
- I talk about having a therapist I didn’t trust
- Find the one who has been there and done that
- Just because they’re a therapist doesn’t mean they’re good
- Vet them first through their resources and website
- Look for experience and specialization
- The ability to look for tele-help
[08:12 - 10:51] Taking Extreme Ownership
- I talk about taking ownership as a man at home
- It’s not ‘man up’, ‘it’s step up’
- Both sides have to give 100%
[10:52 - 12:19] Closing Segment
- How to connect with you?
- See links below
- Final words
Tweetable Quotes:
“If you have children, what do you want for them? Do you want them to suffer the same that you’ve suffered? Probably not. So you want to model to them what it’s like to seek help when it’s required.” - Kate Anthony
“There is no shame in seeking professional help. It is the most courageous, the bravest, and the strongest thing you could possibly do for yourself, for your spouse, and for your family.” - Kate Anthony
Resources Mentioned:
- “It’s not Your F***ing Job” - podcast episode
- Now He Wants to Go to Therapy - podcast episode
- Attached - book
- Extreme Ownership
You can connect with Kate on Instagram and Facebook. Visit her website www.kateanthony.com/ and tune in to The Divorce Survival Guide Podcast for more content.
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Any transition can be tough, and it takes immense courage to push through. We’ll touch on this with today’s guest Dawn Berry, an Empowerment Coach who works with empty-nesters who are desperately trying to find their identity after their kids leave through her business Dawn of a Better You. It was after a near fatal car accident in 2003 that she knew her calling was coaching and her time in the hospital proved that she could give people the strength to change their lives no matter what their situation was.
Let’s dive right into the episode and learn how Dawn empowers people to lead themselves through some of the toughest transitions in life.
Things you will learn in this episode:
[00:01 - 05:57] Opening Segment
- I introduce today’s guest, Dawn Berry
- Empowerment coach
- Dawn of a Better You
- Dawn talks about her story
- Experience from car accident
- Refusing to be told what you can and can’t do
- Keeping healthy and in the right frame of mind through struggle
- Helping people through lonely times using her story
[05:58 - 09:31] The Courage to Move Forward
- Dawn’s rapport building style
- Start with small conversations
- Show people how courageous they are
- Dawn talks about how she defines courage
- Moving forward
- Pushing people to their boundaries
- Individualize boundaries based on pain points
- F.E.A.R.
- False Evidence Appearing Real
- Dawn talks about moving a client through fear
- Lay your fear out
[09:32- 20:13] Leading Yourself Through Difficult Transitions
- Dawn talks about her leadership style
- Willing to delegate
- The client is taking responsibility for their change
- Positive reinforcement - stretch the comfort zone
- Finding determination in clients
- It’s hard to break them of the path they’re on
- Dawn talks about empowering people to lead themselves
- Desire builds towards determination
- Example from a story
- Breaking codependency
- Dawn talks about the coaches she had on her journey
- Close knit group of friends sharing wisdom
- That one word that makes it worthwhile
- Working through struggles
- There are no failures if there was learning involved
- Stigma around only women needing help
- Dawn’s words to men struggling with vulnerability as an empty-nester
- You’ve done an amazing job
- Reaching out for help is not a bad thing - even if just to vent
- It’s a sign of courage
[20:14 - 24:08] Get Yourself a Coach
- The value of coaches
- All the greats had coaches
- Keeping accountability
- Leading oneself with the help of others
- Taking challenges from others
- Mental reprogramming
[24:09 - 36:16] Closing Segment
- Your advice to your younger self?
- Take what you have and run with it
- What are you learning about now?
- Neurolinguistic Programming
- Recommended Resources
- Whatever helps you find out what makes you tick
- What legacy do you want to leave?
- Empower people and they go out and teach other people
- How to connect with you?
- See links below
- Final words
Tweetable Quotes:
“The whole vulnerability section is something that a lot of people feel can’t be related to… so when I bring the story forward it creates a connection where it’s easier to talk about what loneliness is for you…” - Dawn Berry
“My definition of courage is being able to go forward regardless of what’s in your way.” - Dawn Berry
“Take what you love and figure out how you can live it in its truest form.” - Dawn Berry
Resources Mentioned:
- Everybody Needs a Coach in Life
You can connect with Dawn on LinkedIn and Facebook. Visit her website http://dawnmberry.com/empty-nester to learn more.
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When you come back home from the battlefield or the boardroom, it can be difficult to leave that person there. In this episode we’re going to dive into that with Kate Anthony, the host of the critically acclaimed and New York Times recommended podcast The Divorce Survival Guide Podcast and the creator of the groundbreaking online coaching program, Should I Stay or Should I Go? Kate empowers women to find their strength, passion, and confidence even in the most disempowering of circumstances.
Let’s jump right in and learn from Kate how knowing ourselves and showing more of ourselves can empower our relationships and challenge the Alpha-mindset that can destroy them.
Things you will learn in this episode:
[00:01 - 03:35] Opening Segment
- I introduce today’s guest, Kate Anthony
- Fellow podcaster and women’s coach
- Kate gives us some background
- Into brain/neuroscience
- Pro-healthy, happy relationships
- Diving into your own psyche
- Leading others is simple, it’s harder to lead oneself
[03:36 - 09:42] Leading Oneself Out of the Power Dynamic
- Kate talks about the importance of leading yourself
- It’s not just about control
- It’s about creating emotional safety for yourself and your partner
- Difference between aggression and assertiveness
- You can assert yourself without creating a hostile environment
- Aggression creates a power imbalance
- I talk about giving myself as an example for our conversation
- Kate talks about dominance within relationships
- Who you are at work needs to shift when you get home
- You don’t want that kind of dynamic at home
- Kate talks about the military conditioning
- It’s good out on the field
- It’s hard to let it go when you get home
- Acknowledging that vulnerability won’t get you killed
[09:43 - 20:05] The Power of Vulnerability
- Vulnerability is a strength within leadership not a weakness
- It grows bonds
- People listen to vulnerable people
- Responding to stories and experience
- “It’s not Your F***ing Job”
- It’s not other people’s job to heal your trauma
- This creates unfair resentment
- Asking for help, appropriately is the most manly thing you can do
- Male conditioning from a child
- The leader needs to show vulnerability first
- Redefining manhood
- Keeping things in leads to leaking out at the edges
- Doing the work on yourself trains your brain to think rationally in seemingly high stress situations
- Flipping the switch can become quicker
- There’s an attractiveness to a man who can be vulnerable
[20:06 - 26:46] Re-Defining Manhood
- Redefine manhood by redefining courage
- Not the opposite of fear
- Acceptance of fear and choosing to act
- It’s not manning up, it’s allowing softer places
- There's courage in vulnerability because it goes against the grain
- Kate talks about the need for Emotional Intelligence
- The top lacking feature in industry leaders
- Success comes from having EQ at your core
- Without it you won’t go farther than a certain point
- It can’t stop at academics
- Where we lose the EQ
- When you don’t have it you don’t seek it
- Very little teaching and training around it
[26:47 - 36:16] Closing Segment
- Resources for the audience?
- Links below
- Kate talks about attachment styles and their importance
- Understanding your spouse through communication
- Use “I” language
- When a woman is done, she’s done
- Get help before that point comes
- What legacy do you want to leave?
- Women need to be empowered to know they deserve to happy and there is healing available
- “If I could work myself out of a job as a divorce coach, I’d be F***ing happy”
- How to connect with you?
- See links below
- Stay tuned for Tactical Friday
- Final words
Tweetable Quotes:
“Dive into the deep waters of your own trauma, psyche, habits, patterns, attachment style, all of that… “ - Kate Anthony
“ I don’t think you can have a healthy, happy relationship if you don’t first really deeply examine yourself, because that’s who we bring to every relationship.” - Kate Anthony
“For me as a woman, a man who has gone to therapy has done the work, who is working on themselves, who owns their stuff, takes personal responsibility and can be vulnerable is… SO much hotter!” - Kate Anthony
Resources Mentioned:
- “It’s not Your F***ing Job” - podcast episode
- Now He Wants to Go to Therapy - podcast episode
- Attached - book
- Getting the Love You Want - book
You can connect with Kate on Instagram, and Facebook. Visit her website www.kateanthony.com/ and tune in to The Divorce Survival Guide Podcast for more content.
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Welcome back to another episode of Tactical Friday! Today we have Dr. Mark T. Wade, founder of Virtual Summits Software, with us again to talk about his Summit Talks. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, or a side hustler looking to scale, you will definitely grab so much value from this upcoming summit.
Let’s jump right in and hear it straight from Mark how these summit talks will help you grow your business and get your message out.
Things you will learn in this episode:
[00:01 - 01:23] Opening Segment
- I welcome back today’s guest, Mark Wade
- Mark’s 10 day Summit Talks that will launch September 28th to October 7th
[01:24 - 07:43] What Summit Talks are and How It Can Grow You
- Mark explains his Summit Talks
- Adrenaline shot to the heart of your business
- Build your business virtually
- Perfect for side hustlers to get into full hustle
- Interviews with experts
- Building an audience is tough - sharing success tips with you
- Free
- Getting your message out
- Clarifying the message
- Strategy in getting that out
- Simple one day summits you can put together
- Micro summits
- Helping you scale your business
- 120+ speakers
- Many different industries
- Just pick the ones that relate to you
- Giving Technical components
- The best possible speakers
- Collaboration opportunities
- Mastermind sessions
[07:44 - 10:39] Knocking Out Limiting Beliefs
- Mark talks about the value for solopreneurs
- Success stories from last summit
- The speakers are relatable
- If they can do it, you absolutely can
[10:40 - 12:52] Closing Segment
- Keeping it simple principle
- Actionable and tactical
- How to get connected?
- See links below
- Final words
Tweetable Quotes:
“I believe you have a message that the world needs to hear.“ - Dr. Mark T. Wade
Resources Mentioned:
- Summit Talks - September 28th to October 7th
You can connect and engage with Mark on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram. Get yourself on to https://virtualsummits.com/ and tune in to The Virtual Summit Podcast to start learning how to scale your business.
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What legacy are you leaving on the world? In this episode I want to highlight some of the things I took away from our talk with Dr. Mark Wade. I truly believe that in order to be a great leader; a tactical leader, you need to be a great communicator, and to be a great communicator, you need to be an incredible listener.
So let’s jump right in and talk about how active listening can help pull the message out of an individual and push you to be a caring leader that leaves an impact.
Things you will learn in this episode:
[00:01 - 03:07] Opening Segment
- Welcome to our Solo Wednesday
- Highlights from Mark Wade
- Stay tuned for Tactical Friday to hear from him again
- Writing my own book, The Legacy of Leadership
- What are people going to remember when I leave the world
[03:08 - 05:52] Choose What Kind of Leader You Want to Be
- As veterans, we have an ‘oh shit’ moment where we realize that our time is limited
- I talk about my legacy through Knight Protection Services
- What kind of leader will people remember as?
- Your leadership cares
- Servant leadership
- I talk about Mark’s leadership
- Shaped by a military background
[05:53 - 10:15] The Message Behind the Person
- You have to use the communication style best for your team member
- The best communicator is the best listener
- What questions are you asking?
- Active listening is detrimental to relationships
- I talk about the value of helping grabbing the real message behind someone
- I share my story from my early days in the military
[10:16 - 12:09] Closing Segment
- Summarizing Active Listening
- Everyone has something special that you need to listen for
- Find the message
- Final words
Tweetable Quotes:
“I think if you want to be a great leader, and you want to be a great tactical leader, you have to focus on what’s your legacy?” - Zack Knight
Resources Mentioned:
- The Virtual Summit Podcast
- Summit Talks
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These days it is nearly impossible to do anything without having a virtual platform. Today we’re talking with Dr. Mark T. Wade, founder of Virtual Summits Software. Mark has found a way to make virtual summits easier than ever before using software solutions at half the cost. Mark helps entrepreneurs get their message out and scale their business to become 6 Figure, then 7 Figure Scalers, which all starts with a successful Virtual Summit. As we dive into this three part episode, you’ll learn from Mark how he is able to build success for entrepreneurs through his systems and what it takes to lead teams within this sphere.
Things you will learn in this episode:
[00:01 - 05:07] Opening Segment
- I introduce today’s guest, Mark Wade
- Unique system in a crowded market
- Hosting virtual summits made easy
- Mark gives us some background
- Began running Brick and Mortar Practice
- Set out to create a virtual summit platform
- Host of Virtual Summit Podcast
- Passionate about making an impact
[05:08 - 10:27] From the Battlefield to the Boardroom
- Mark talks about the lessons he’s taken into the business world
- You’re there on a mission with lives on the line
- The ability to tune in and focus on one thing
- The value of tight team building
- Mark talks about the ‘brotherhood’ mentality he’s implemented into his teams
- It comes down to the mission
- The leader needs to learn how to get out of the way
- We love what we’re doing - it takes a special person to do what we do
[10:28 - 17:07] Building Success Through Virtual Summits
- I mention Mark’s 10 day Summit Talks that will launch September 28th to October 7th
- Mark talks about the upcoming event and how it’s being managed
- More than ever people are going virtual, trending more than Kim Kardashian
- This can be done and anyone can do it
- For anyone who is looking to create something and/or build a bigger audience
- For side hustlers too
- Free to attend - over 100 topics summittalks.online
- Stay tuned for more on Tactical Friday
- Characteristics you need to have a successful virtual summit
- The message that needs to be heard - everyone has a message
- An amplifier to put the golden message out their
- People who are looking to make connections and build a network
- There are people who have started movements and changed legislation
- The value of intangibles
[17:08 - 25:34] Burning the Bridge to Light the Way
- Mark’s perspective on failure and lessons learned
- The biggest failure came from success
- The lowest point of my life was the peak of my success
- Don’t lose sight of who you are and what makes you happy
- Started look into self love - The Warrior’s Way
- Mark talks about his driving purpose
- Be in the moment
- Get in touch with relationships
- Left everything to go on a journey of rediscover
- You feel love by giving it not getting it
[25:35 - 32:58] Closing Segment
- Great resources for the Audience
- Joining a Mastermind Group
- What legacy do you want to leave?
- Mark shares about his time in Iraq
- If I died today, what difference would I have made?
- Helping and healing others then helping others learn how to help others
- Help people get their messages out
- How to connect with you?
- See links below
- Final words
Tweetable Quotes:
“The hardest part for leaders is to just get out of the way and not be the bottleneck… It can’t be about you, I think that’s part of leadership, it’s not about you; if it’s about you, then nobody really wants to follow that.“ - Dr. Mark T. Wade
“Summit Talks is near and dear to my heart, it was for me to help as many people as humanly possible understand that they have a message and be able to get that message out and the vehicle is virtual summits.” - Dr. Mark T. Wade
Resources Mentioned:
- Smart Passive Income Podcast
- Illumination: The Shaman’s Way of Healing
- Messages From God
- Innerwork
- Warrior’s Ascent
- Mastermind
- Summit Talks
You can connect and engage with Mark on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram. Get yourself on to https://virtualsummits.com/ and tune in to The Virtual Summit Podcast to start learning how to scale your business.
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Today on Tactical Friday I’m welcoming back Katya Forsyth. Katya is a CFO Advisor to growing businesses on how to scale their systems & processes. She shares her Finance & Leadership knowledge on LinkedIn with her #CFOCorner videos, and promotes fitness with her #letsmove real-life workout videos.
Let’s jump right in and gain practical tips around shifting your finances to survive this current economy and move forward.
Things you’ll learn in this episode:
[00:01 - 01:02] Opening Segment
- Welcome back Katya Forsyth
- Shaping your finances better
[01:03 - 08:40] Reshape Your Finances in This Current Economy
- Katya gives practical steps how she helps people shift in these trying times
- The old normal is gone
- Start with self assessment
- Understand your revenue
- What is your value proposition
- It may be time to change up the model
- If your business is on fire figure out the source and put it out
- Seek out help from outside
- Cash is queen
- If you don’t have the info, you need to build the system
- There is always someone you can get for outside guidance regardless of how much money you have
- Coaching will help your blindspots
- Do you have somewhere to go when you run out of money?
- You need good forecasting
[08:41 - 09:53] Closing Segment
- Reminder how to connect with you?
- See links below
- Final words
Tweetable Quotes:
“The old normal is not coming back… and some people think doing nothing is less risky, but sometimes it’s more risky.” - Katya Forsyth
You can connect and engage with Katya on LinkedIn and Instagram.
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Today we’re talking with Kevin Dugan. Kevin is the CEO and Managing Partner of Altus Investment Group, a private equity firm that helps people build wealth and gain financial freedom. Kevin believes that investing is an essential part of life - investing in yourself and in your education, in your relationships and your network, and investing your hard-earned capital into secured assets. He is passionate about creating massive value and educating others to achieve financial freedom through active and passive real estate acquisitions.
Let’s dive right in and learn how Kevin builds winning cultures and mindsets in the real estate asset class.
Things you will learn in this episode:
[00:01 - 03:54] Opening Segment
- I introduce today’s guest, Kevin Dugan
- Winning cultures through real estate investment
- Multifamily meetup group
- Kevin gives us some background
- Managing partner of Altus IG - heavy focus on education
- Corporate sales position and entrepreneur
- Rich Dad, Poor Dad
- Real Estate- one of the best investment platform
[03:55 - 08:15] The Benefits of Multifamily
- Kevin’s journey finding his passion in real estate
- Trial and error, trying different pathways first
- Need for cashflow
- I talk about my experience in my real estate holding firm
- Kevin gives insight into multifamily property as a long term investment
- There’s no bad real estate as long as location is good
- Higher quality professionals
- Multiplied by the trading cap rate (scalable assets)
[08:16 - 19:04] The Essentials to Lead Your Business
- Kevin’s strategy as a team leader
- Who can leverage your time?
- Active side vs. Passive side
- Teams allow you to scale
- Right people in the right places according to strengths
- Kevin talks about getting through failures
- Failure comes from quitting, learning from mistake is growth
- Your mindset is important
- Kevin’s story in a past job
- Make the most of your time here on earth
- Kevin talks about mentors in his life
- Picking up skills from unofficial mentors
- It’s easier to talk to someone when you have clarity
- People are essential for everything in business
- Resources to keep learning
- BiggerPockets
- Networking
- Multifamily Masters
- Networking platform
- Real Estate is such a valuable asset
[19:05 - 23:10] Practical Tips to Start Getting into Multifamily
- Kevin gives some first steps to start in Multifamily
- Education - Use socials and podcasts
- Start creating value and gaining experience
- Learn off of someone who’s further ahead
- Stay cautious for now because the economy
- Invest in what you know
[23:11 - 30:46] Closing Segment
- What are you learning now?
- Just trying to be a good person
- Everyone can make a deeper impact through education
- Staying in tunes
- Focus on EQ
- What legacy do you want to leave?
- Leave the world a better place then when I came here
- Create a ripple effect
- How to connect with you?
- See links below
- Final words
Tweetable Quotes:
“It’s okay to fail and make mistakes, and it’s important to continue to realign yourself to be in a place where you’re gonna find happiness.” - Kevin Dugan
“Finding the right people and putting them in the right places where they’re gonna be the most successful is essential for building a great organization.” - Kevin Dugan
“I believe there is abundance for people to create value, it starts with education… We all have the ability to make a deeper impact in this world.” - Kevin Dugan
Resources Mentioned:
- Rich Dad, Poor Dad
- BiggePockets
- MultifamilyMasters Meetups
- Michael Blank Podcast
- Rod Khleif Podcast
- The Real Estate Guys Podcast
You can connect and engage with Kevin on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Also, be sure to visit https://www.altusig.com/ if you want to begin your journey to creating wealth through investment.
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Today I have the pleasure of talking with Katya Forsyth. After a corporate career in Finance, Katya is now a CFO Advisor to growing businesses on how to scale their systems & processes. She shares her Finance & Leadership knowledge on LinkedIn with her #CFOCorner videos, and promotes fitness with her #letsmove real-life workout videos. She lives in Toronto, Canada with her husband, 3 kids and rescue dog Millie.
I want to get right into this episode and talk about how building healthy financial systems can help you forecast as you scale your business rather than always looking back and doing damage control.
Things you will learn in this episode:
[00:01 - 06:30] Opening Segment
- I introduce today’s guest, Katya Forsyth
- Winning Financial Cultures
- CFO Advisor
- Katya gives us some background
- Originally from Sweden and raised in South Africa
- Nomadic childhood
- Exposed to a lot of different cultures from early on
- Became used to being ‘the new kid’
- Got good at being a change agent
- Getting through scary things makes the next venture less scary
[06:31 - 13:47] Using Strategy to Stabilize The Process
- Katya describes her leadership style
- Start at the strategy level before reacting to something
- What am I here to accomplish?
- Your goals need strategies
- Follow it up with self assessment
- Katya gives an example of having to react constantly
- Sometimes people ask for vanilla one minute then chocolate the next
- Build standard models that create your bandwidth
- Get real with what you have and prioritize
- Katya talks about coaching people through the challenges
- Find the language of the clients
- Start with identifying the pain points
- Your process may not survive the next scale
[13:48 - 28:42] Build Success Through Smart, Successful Financial Cultures
- Common financial blindspots
- The accounting process - backwards looking data
- I talk about how this affected me in the past
- You can’t just give the answer, they need to be guided to the ‘light bulb’ moment
- Katya talks about how the right Forecast process can help while scaling
- Less early failures that make you have to rebuild
- Having data that look forward and forecast
- Katya gives an example through forecasting through this financial crisis
- Look at the clients first not the revenue
- Resources that can help on the topic
- Invest in things that can help you
- Connect with Katya on linkedIn (link below)
- Outsource your accounting
- Don’t ignore it just because it’s intimidating
- It doesn’t have to be expensive, it’s more expensive not to have it
- The importance of structured thinking
- Band-aids don’t get rid of the problems
[28:43 - 33:44] Closing Segment
- What legacy do you want to leave?
- Breaking stereotypes
- Leadership comes in all kinds of packages
- Adding value to the world through inspiration
- Stay tuned for Tactical Friday
- How to connect with you?
- See links below
- Releasing CFO corner videos tuesdays and Thursdays
- Fitness videos
- Final words
Tweetable Quotes:
“I want to show people regardless of your color, your looks, or your hair color, that it’s really about the actions you take as a person.” - Katya Forsyth
“Sometimes things are so on fire that we gotta put the fire out before we can start dealing with the long-term project. So sometimes it’s about investing in the systems or process, because If the team is reacting 24/7, then they have no capacity to work.” - Katya Forsyth
“I want people to learn that good practice, good principles; can start from the beginning… you don’t get discipline when you’re a general, you practice along the way.” - Katya Forsyth
Resources Mentioned:
- Six Sigma
You can connect and engage with Katya on LinkedIn and Instagram.
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Welcome back to another Tactical Friday, today we have Janis Milham back on the show, Senior Vice President and Global Brand Leader for Classic Select Brands for Marriott International.
Let’s get right into it and learn straight from Janis how we can improve customer experience.
Things you will learn in this episode:
[00:01 - 00:50] Opening Segment
- Welcome back Janis Milham
- Advice on customer experience
[00:51 - 05:52] Creating Brand Loyalty through Customer Experience
- Hire the right people
- The associates are the key to happy customers
- Create a culture of empowerment for the associates
- Make sure they have all the tools they need to take care of the customer
- Develop relationships with customers
- They need to understand that you’re listening
- Levels of listening
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- Listening but having your own thoughts and dialogue
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- Listening with the all your attention and focus on the speaker
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- Listening, Focusing, picking up the things they’re not saying
- Body language and feelings
- Be the level 3 listener
- The importance of active listening
[05:53 - 09:52] Dealing with Conflict
- Get into the other person’s perspective
- You don’t know their story
- Don’t take it personally
- Show compassion and caring
- Anything unethical is not tolerable and needs to be handled
- You’re here to serve and make people happy not correct and teach them
[09:53 - 11:14] Closing Segment
- I thank Janis for her Marriott level advice
- How to connect with you?
- See links below
- Final words
Tweetable Quotes:
“Hiring, training and coaching your associates along the way is really important, because at the end of the day you can create all the programs and all the experiences you want in a brand, but it really does come down to the people and how your people are serving the customer.” - Janis Milham
“If you can just show compassion and caring, even if you’re being screamed at, it’s going to probably help dissipate and it’ll help calm the person down much faster than if you react.” - Janis Milham
Resources Mentioned:
- Dale Carnegie
You can connect and engage with Janis on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook.
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