Branden Bodendorfer

In this month's episode of the Third Thursday Podcast, Branden Bodendorfer explores one of the most pressing questions facing business owners in 2026:  What does AI actually mean for my business?  While much of the conversation around artificial intelligence focuses on saving time, cutting costs, or automating routine tasks, Branden highlights a far more significant shift that many organizations a...

In this episode of the Third Thursday Podcast, I open up about something we all go through—but often don't talk about enough: loss. Whether it's missing out on a dream, losing a business you helped build, or saying goodbye to someone you love, I've learned that loss doesn't just hurt—it shapes who we become. In this conversation, I share some of the most defining losses in my life—from not getting...

Welcome to the Third Thursday Podcast, where we reflect, reset, and realign with purpose, clarity, and intention. I'm your host, Branden Bodendorfer, and in this episode, we're diving into a powerful truth: you are the sum of the people closest to you. We explore how both long-standing relationships and brief encounters shape your identity, values, and direction. This conversation isn't just about...

In this episode of the Third Thursday Podcast , host Branden Bodendorfer dives deep into two powerful and contrasting leadership styles—being a bridge that connects people and a lighthouse that provides guidance and clarity. With thoughtful reflection and practical insight, Branden explores how these leadership metaphors apply to real-world team dynamics and how understanding when to use each styl...

The Power of the 13th Week | Third Thursday Podcast Welcome to the Third Thursday Podcast! In this episode, I dive into the importance of the 13th week in your quarterly planning. The 12-Week Year method helps us focus on short-term execution, but what about the final week of the quarter? This is your time to reflect, recalibrate, and prepare for the next cycle. Misunderstood Productivity – How my...

Welcome to another episode of Third Thursday, the podcast designed to help you reflect, reset, and supercharge your monthly goals! 🚀 In this episode, host Branden Bodendorfer dives into a powerful topic: Becoming an Agent of Change—both in your personal and professional life. Through recent conversations with individuals striving for meaningful transformation, a common challenge has emerged: impl...

Here's the transcript formatted for a podcast: Podcast Transcript: Third Thursdays - Episode 1 Host : Branden Bodendorfer Title : Principles of Planning and Achieving Goals Branden Bodendorfer : Well, hello everyone! I'm Branden Bodendorfer, and welcome to the official first recording of Third Thursdays —a podcast designed to help motivate you into the next month and accelerate your goals. Each an...

Social Media Platforms - Where Should you Focus Your Energy What social media platform should you be on? What are your goals for social media marketing? Why should you be on those platforms? Where do we see social media platforms going in the future? If you've ever asked yourself any of these questions, this is the podcast for you! There are so many social media platforms, it can be hard to know w...

In today's podcast, Branden unpacks the Ideal Week and what it means to reassess what's on your plate so you can continue to maximize your time and effort. Rewire and reframe your time using this powerful Key2Success Digital Planner tool. Learn More: https://brandenbodendorfer.com/podcast-how-to-get-the-most-out-of-your-week/

Is it too late to start digital planning this year? No! Start making that adjustment today. A year is just an arbitrary number when all is said and done. The point is to move forward by putting first things first. The Daily Key 3  are going to make the biggest impact on your goals. We unpack this concept in today's podcast. I recently listened to an audiobook called Atomic Habits. the main concept...

Google Analytics as we know it is going away and making room for the new GA4. What does the new Google Analytics mean for your website in the upcoming days and months? We unpack this and more in this podcast!

Establishing a Routine is Important to Success As we enter March, many of you have talked to me about establishing a pace for reaching your goals. I wanted to spend today's podcast talking about the importance of setting a routine. Routines give us the opportunity to introduce new habits, build stronger relationships, and help us work through those endless daily tasks. Challenges are a lot easier...

If you're striving to get motivated and find what it means to be successful in 2021, this is the podcast for you. As we approach the second month of the year, it's time to truly get started and overcome the excuses. Planning and laying out the future is exciting, and digital planning is a great tool to help.

Why is Just One More Thing so important? The Key2Success Digital Planning System's Daily Key 3 are designed to help you maximize the crucial action steps to help you achieve your goals. However, there are some days that you just can't fit it all in - and that's ok. We want to be perfect, so we get caught up in the details. I tell you from experience that it's not about being perfect, it's about ta...

In this podcast series, we're examining how to accomplish your goals in 2021 through digital planning. Many of us that go through the change of the clock that is the new year and think we'll just hit our goals and ambitions right off the bat. Establishing a routine, then understanding and adapting your routine, is key to becoming a successful planner. There are always actions we can take to "turn...

Branden Bodendorfer and Carrie Gillaspie are back with another episode of the OnFocus podcast to give you a mix of local, regional, and nationwide news and current events.  Topics covered in this episode: Carrie shares what new Netflix show she binged over the weekend and how excited she is that football is back.  Carrie gives expert analysis on the Packers win over the Vikings, and shares some he...

Branden Bodendorfer and Carrie Gillaspie are back with another episode of the OnFocus podcast to give you a mix of local, regional, and nationwide news and current events.  Topics covered in this episode:   Branden and Carrie share how they each spent their long labor day weekend Branden tells us why he's so excited for fall Carrie and Branden give their ratings for Wisconsin's best and worst (sta...

Branden Bodendorfer and Carrie Gillaspie are back with another episode of the OnFocus podcast to give you a mix of local, regional, and nationwide news and current events.  Topics covered in this episode: Branden tells us about his calendar fundraiser idea and his new found hobby of investing in the stock market Samsung Note 20 Released, our breakdown Carrie is curious how Branden likes his brand...

Branden Bodendorfer and Carrie Gillaspie are back with another episode of the OnFocus podcast to give you a mix of local, regional, and nationwide news and current events.  Topics covered in this episode: Carrie tells us about a recent socially distant bachelorette party she attended Branden fills us in on his family vacation went Carrie shares about covering MAPS moving into their BRAND NEW facil...

Branden Bodendorfer and Carrie Gillaspie are back with another episode of the OnFocus podcast to give you a mix of local, regional, and nationwide news and current events.  Topics covered in this episode: - Branden and Carrie discuss what's new with them in the last week - Carrie tells Branden about taking her dog Gatsby to the doggie ophthalmologist  - Branden tells us about a female tech reviewe...

Branden Bodendorfer and Carrie Gillaspie are back with another episode of the OnFocus podcast to give you a mix of local, regional, and nationwide news and current events. Topics covered in this episode: - Branden and Carrie discuss what's new with them in the last week - Branden notices the political support for various sides ramping up in the area and the local support for our police force.  - C...

Branden Bodendorfer and Carrie Lippert Gillaspie are back with another episode of the podcast to give you a mix of local, regional, and nationwide news and current events.    Topics covered in this episode: The importance of using social media responsibly  How OnFocus navigates covering breaking news in tricky situations The new mask mandate in effect here in Wisconsin  Breonna Taylor gracing the...

Branden Bodendorfer and Carrie Gillaspie are back with another episode of the OnFocus podcast to give you a mix of local, regional, and nationwide news and current events.    Topics covered in this episode:   Carrie gives a recap of the Fore Roger Golf outing  Branden tells us about covering a recent tornado in Cadott C & B discuss what they think might happen regarding local schools this fall fro...

Today's Chat Highlights - Taking a Day Trip with Family - Eager Fans, Empty Seats For Fall Sports - Making Live Streaming about the players - Weather in Wisconsin This Summer, lack of storms chasing - Being an activist on Tik Tok - Kanye West President Update

Branden Bodendorfer and Carrie Gillaspie, Co-Host a new weekly program featuring news and topics that connect with midwestern life.