LifeBlood

In this episode, we talked about the factors that keep entrepreneurs from saving for retirement, why it’s important to give ourselves some grace when it comes to financial matters, and how to get started saving and investing with Matt Franklin, entrepreneur, inventor and host of the Rogue Retirement Lounge podcast.  Listen to learn how to handle irregular income and retirement planning! For the Di...

LifeBlood BE WELL: We talked about the negative effects and consequences of all the personas we carry and live out, how to become aware of them, and how to get back to who we truly are in order to live the lives we want with Kathryn Burmeister, attorney, author and speaker.  Listen to learn how to break free from unhealthy patterns and habits! For the Difference Making Tip, scan ahead to 19:13. Yo...

LifeBlood COMPLETE: We talked about human’s relationship and connection with nature, the benefits to partnering with nature, how to foster that relationship, and how to get started with Amy Dempster, Earth Tender and Portal Keeper.  Listen to learn why strengthening your connection with nature can improve your overall wellbeing! For the Difference Making Tip, scan ahead to 18:30. You can learn mor...

LifeBlood BE WELL: We talked about what wellness is, what patterns keep us from being healthy, how healthy living is a forever game, and the role community plays in a wellness with Corey Dion Lewis, Primary Care Health Coach, behavioral change engineer, author, speaker and podcaster.  Listen to learn the key elements to a healthy life! For the Difference Making Tip, scan ahead to 18:06. You can le...

In this episode, we talked about the role uniforms play in the overall customer experience, common mistakes companies make, the negative impact of cutting corners, and whether or not smaller orgs should be focused on this with Jim Snediker, CoFounder and CEO of Stock MFG Comp.  Listen to learn how top hospitality brands think about uniforms! For the Difference Making Tip, scan ahead to 17:46! You...

LifeBlood BE WELL: We talked about taking positives from the pandemic, the problems caused by traditional beauty standards, dissolving differences versus reinforcing them, and how you and I can have a profound impact with Gregory Landsman, Renowned beauty and wellness expert, and best-selling author.  Listen to learn how to begin shifting negative beauty standards with ourselves and our children!...

LifeBlood BRAND: We talked about personal branding, asking yourself why people should care about what you’re doing, how to go about actually answering people’s questions, and how to get started with Claire Bahn, Founder and CEO of the Claire Bahn Group.  Listen to learn how to think about and build a valuable personal brand!   For the Difference Making Tip, scan ahead to 17:37! You can learn more...

In this episode, we talked about building collaborative teams, lessons learned from being a linguistics officer in the Army, how to push boundaries in service of greater transparency, and why putting yourself in someone else’s shoes can lead to breakthroughs with Andrea Castle, Data Curator with Tesla Government Inc and United States Army Veteran.  Listen to learn how to take and apply principles...

In this episode, we talked about the ever changing world of investing and fintech, how to think about utilizing different platforms and technology, the value of a calming influence on your investing and how to get started with Brendan Lee Young, CEO of Passiv.  Listen to learn about a technology that makes passive investing earlier and less expensive! For the Difference Making Tip, scan ahead to 1...

LifeBlood: We talked about what prevents people from becoming financially successful, the three keys to overcome those challenges, how to find work you love that pays, and how to think about investing versus speculating with Tom Hegna, retirement expert, best-selling author, world class speaker and economist.  Listen to learn how you can become a millionaire! For the Difference Making Tip, scan ah...

LifeBlood BE WELL: We talked about how the pandemic has emphasized the need for the practice of self-care, how to be more proactive versus reactive about it, and why we need to treat ourselves better with Jessica Brubaker, LPC, Clinician and Therapist.  Listen to learn how to do a better job establishing and protecting your time boundaries! For the Difference Making Tip, scan ahead to 16:12. You c...

LifeBlood ENGAGE:  We talked about the perils of leaving out creativity, how creativity benefits every aspect of life, the business case for increasing it, and how to make it happen with Nir Bashan, author, speaker, consultant and creativity expert.  Listen to learn a process for incorporating creativity into your work!   For the Difference Making Tip, scan ahead to 18:36! You can learn more about...

In this episode, we talked about the delivery of software, how thinking around it has changed over the past 10 years, how best to inspire your people to perform, and how to get started with Dave Mangot, Principal of Mangoteque, industry leader, subject matter expert, speaker and coach. Listen to learn how Netflix delivered where Blockbuster failed! For the Difference Making Tip, scan ahead to 18:1...

On this edition of the Book Club, Mindy Jensen and Scott Trench from Bigger Pockets and Bigger Pockets Money talk about their new book First Time Homebuyer: The Complete Playbook to Avoiding Rookie Mistakes. You can learn more about Scott and Mindy at BiggerPockets.com , Facebook , Twitter , Instagram , YouTube and LinkedIn , LinkedIn . Get a copy of their book HERE If you’d like to take part in o...

In this episode, we talked about how the vast majority of wealthy Americans participate in some form of private equity investing, how to go about starting a fund, how it works and what the steps are with Adam Ponder, Executive VP of Alta Trust Company. Listen to learn who can and should think about starting their own fund! For the Difference Making Tip, scan ahead to 16:54! You can learn more abou...

LifeBlood: We talked about breaking free of the tyranny of money, how we spend more using credit cards versus cash, how it's important to add some friction to our spending and how to optimize budgeting with Shane Walker, CoFounder and CMO of Qube Money.  Listen to learn how technology has modernized the envelope budgeting system! For the Difference Making Tip, scan ahead to 20:28! You can learn mo...

In this episode, we talked about how cities navigated the pandemic, what helped make some successful while others struggled, the role listening plays in economic development, and what attracts companies to cities with Kevn Ham, Director of Economic Development for the city of Vista, CA.  Listen to learn what the future could hold from an economic standpoint! For the Difference Making Tip, scan ahe...

LifeBlood ENGAGE:  We talked about the future of work, inspiring and encouraging freedom and autonomy from employees, understanding the give, take and trust which will be required, and how to get started with Lorna Helps, Founder and CEO of Vibrant Thinking.  Listen to learn what employers can do in order to foster a greater sense of ownership from their team!   For the Difference Making Tip, scan...

LifeBlood BE WELL: We talked about going from startup to 250 locations, beginning with the end in mind, focusing on feedback, being resourceful, and why it’s so important to be openminded with Debra Strougo, Founder of Row House.  Listen to learn how to think about your business as well as your brand! For the Difference Making Tip, scan ahead to 17:30. You can learn more about Debra at FitizensHol...

LifeBlood BRAND: We talked about discovering your why for writing a book or starting a podcast, the value fo networking, how to grow your influence, and how to get started with Candice Dorsey, author, podcaster and launch strategist.  Listen to learn what to focus on and what to avoid when launching a book or a podcast!   For the Difference Making Tip, scan ahead to 17:43! You can learn more about...

In this episode, we talked about the ever changing world of virtual outsourcing, how to know if you’re ready for it, how much time it could save you, what tasks you can outsource, and how to get started with Brad Stevens, Founder and CEO of Outsource Access.  Listen to learn who virtual outsourcing is a good fit for! For the Difference Making Tip, scan ahead to 20:56! You can learn more about Brad...

LifeBlood EXPRESS: We talked about how technology has democratized stock market investing, the pro’s and con’s of this new reality, how to think about risk and plan for today as well as our future selves, and how to get started educating yourself with Sheri Bechtel, Editor with Finder.com .  Listen to learn the key aspects of investing to learn about to position yourself for success! For the Diffe...

LifeBlood REI: We talked about managing growth and success, the role mindfulness and self-care play in a healthy lifestyle, and how to keep ego in check with Ari Rastegar, Founder and CEO of Rastegar Property Company.  Listen to learn what daily practice can help make an enormous impact on your success!   For the Difference Making Tip, scan ahead to 17:44! You can learn more about Ari at RastegarP...

LifeBlood BE WELL: We talked about what it takes to make real and lasting change in your life, how to stati living on your terms, how to define what being healthy means to you and and how to get started with Sid Garza-Hillman, Nutritionist, writer, podcaster, speaker and health coach.  Listen to learn how to break the cycle of yoyo dieting once and for all! For the Difference Making Tip, scan ahea...

In this episode, we talked about managing all of our obligations and financial needs, how to think about big versus little expenses, and what behaviors can set us up for long term success with Rachel Podnos O’Leary, JD, CFP, Financial Planner with WealthCare and author of 21st Century Wealth.  Listen to learn how to avoid major mistakes that can derail your financial future! For the Difference Mak...