Mission Daily

If you’re lucky (and not a judge or a lawyer) you will never see the inside of a courtroom. Over the last eight months, Steph has spent significant time in court, handling no fewer than three different cases. This is a massively inordinate amount of time, especially when considering she’s staving off false allegations.  But, because of the people they are, Steph and Albert use this conversation to...

Mission Daily is a successful show because of how real it can be for listeners. On this episode, the ever-transparent Stephanie pulls back the curtain again to share the latest from her ongoing courtroom conflict with “a friend.”  As always, Steph and Albert lay it all out on the Mission Daily table, sharing their thoughts about the parts of the case that are on public record, the effects on conti...

Though its business model has changed a few times, Southwest Airlines grew into the nation’s largest economy airline by streamlining the customer experience to cut costs. All seats are coach, seating is first-come, first-served, and the in-flight amenities are… well… limited. But these savings are passed on to legions of appreciative customers. That is, until recently, when the airline was forced...

On this special episode of Mission Daily, Stephanie sits down with Sharon Price John, CEO of Build-A-Bear and author of the all-new title, Stories and Heart: Unlock the Power of Personal Stories to Create a Life You Love. Within just a minute or two, the discussion stops being an interview and becomes an insightful, inspirational conversation about the stories all working people have to tell by re...

To most of the world, cash is king. To smart investors, cash is trash. Thanks to recent events involving certain banks, Steph and Albert have more than a few things to say about how little control we actually have over our own funds. And because of this, both of our hosts are all-in on the long-term viability of Bitcoin. Maybe only 5% of the world’s population is currently invested in Bitcoin. And...

The business world is riddled with abandoned podcasts. But, before you stream Sarah McLachlan and honor their memory, know this: Most of those podcasts didn’t fail because they weren’t worthwhile. They failed due to a lack of consistency, commitment, and promotion. In the second leg of this three-part series on building a better business podcast, Steph and Albert dive a little deeper into what wor...

Albert is on the road, but that hasn’t stopped him or Steph from sharing their thoughts with the Mission Daily audience. This episode marks the first in a three-part series about building an ideal B2B podcast – one that stands out in an ever-growing sea of similar shows vying for listener attention. Right out of the gate, they dive into the key questions they feel any business should ask before la...

Lauren Berlingeri is the co-founder and co-CEO of HigherDOSE, a company focused on making biohacking technologies easy and accessible, to improve holistic health. On this episode, she joins Stephanie for a 1-on-1 interview about biohacking–specifically biohacking for women.  Lauren explains what biohacking is, shares some experiences she’s had as a “human guinea pig,” and reveals how her passions,...

This week, Steph and Albert tackle a listener question asking why Mission Daily talks so much about parenting when it is primarily a business-oriented podcast. The conversation quickly shifts to how parenting styles can reflect how someone runs a business, especially when it comes to team building. They also talk about how different parenting styles can affect children and their development, with...

Do you have the curse of knowledge?  We don’t intend to be “uncreative” but as we lead our lives and grow our businesses, we can fall in the trap of letting our preconceived beliefs limit our thinking. This is why Steph thinks First Principles Thinking is a cornerstone every business leader should adopt to help them solve problems better, faster, and more creatively. At its core, this mindset is a...

For as long as we can recall, the business world has allowed credit rating agencies to have the final say on a company’s worthiness. Even if the system seemed arbitrary at its best (and corrupt at its worst), there was still tremendous value in earning a AAA rating. Likewise, there was tremendous fear of seeing your rating drop to the dreaded “junk” status, especially when it comes to a company’s...

Ask and you shall receive! After getting a FLOOD of feedback on our episode, "How to buy back your time (and why you really should)" , we decided to talk about it (at least) one more time. Today, we dive deeper into the concepts from the book Buy Back Your Time by Dan Martell. Steph shares how to determine your "buyback rate" and why it's something that you should consider budgeting for, even if y...

Is the story you tell yourself a limitation? Or is it your liberation? Albert and Steph examine why your perception of your personal history plays a greater role in who you become than the actual events of your past. Or as Albert's mom used to put it: “It does not matter what happens to you; it matters what you do next.” Ultimately, the type of life you will end up living depends on the thoughts y...

Today's collapse of Silicon Valley Bank marks the second-largest failure of a financial institution in US history. So what exactly happened? Here's what we know, how we are handling it, and the few lessons we've learned so far. --- Questions, suggestions, or thoughts? Shoot us an email at info@mission.org  Follow Stephanie on TikTok -> @lifeandtimesofstephanie  Hit up Albert on Twitter -> @albert4...

Your thoughts become who you are. If you want different outputs, first you must change your inputs.  Steph and Albert discuss how to “retrain” your brain by auditing what you are consuming, including tips on how to calibrate your social media feeds for a more positive mindset. No, this doesn’t mean following more highly successful people. In fact, we recommend doing the opposite. They also touch o...

Delegating. Outsourcing. Reprioritizing. To the average person, these terms might give off a sense of passivity and lackluster effort. But in reality, business success doesn’t have to come at the expense of your freedom. Instead, successful entrepreneurs know how to pass along work that doesn’t inspire them, so they can focus on work that does.  This week’s episode tackles the question, “Does free...

Albert and Stephanie continue their discussion about resilient business opportunities. Today, they share what side hustles they are investing in, including a deep dive into why Albert is betting big on Section 8 Housing. --- Questions, suggestions, or thoughts? Shoot us an email at info@mission.org  Follow Stephanie on TikTok -> @lifeandtimesofstephanie  Hit up Albert on Twitter -> @albert4waves  ...

Steph and Albert discuss local business opportunities that they have seen stand the test of time. They talk about why little things at a local business can make a huge difference, why it’s important to build things that can scale without you, and which franchise Albert might actually invest in. Email us -> info@mission.org Work with us -> https://www.missionsponsors.com/ Follow Stephanie -&g...

Stephanie had an appointment with a health professional that left her amazed. She shares that experience with Albert and what she learned about her diet, body, and overall health.  Plus, Steph and Albert dive into the drawbacks of Western nutrition and modern healthcare practices. --- Questions, suggestions, or thoughts? Shoot us an email at info@mission.org  Follow Stephanie on TikTok -> @lifeand...

Our company is in crisis mode. With our largest client pulling all their contracts just a week before the new year, we had to navigate some very rough waters.  So what did Steph do? She went on vacation.  What did Albert do? He rented a Tesla.  Why? Because they both felt that they needed to recharge their batteries (EV pun not intended).  By recentering their minds and focusing on experiences out...

We lost 70% of our revenue two months ago. We had to cut a third of our full-time staff. Here’s what we are learning the hard way: Diversify your clients as soon as possible. Don’t rely on one company to provide the bulk of your revenue.  Diversify the industry you play in. That way if one industry crashes (like tech right now) you are left in a strong position with companies from other industries...

In December 2022, just three days before Christmas, our biggest client called and terminated all of their contracts. In that 20-minute phone call, we lost 70% of our revenue. Each day, our newsfeeds are plastered with articles about giant tech layoffs, but for every one giant business going through cutbacks, there are hundreds of small businesses facing the ripple effects of these events. So what...

Building off their conversation yesterday, Albert and Stephanie dive into ways that business people can leverage “pattern interrupts” in their sales, marketing, and operations teams. Albert shares the one-sentence email that earned him the most leads and discusses different ways to get people to buy into new ideas. Mentions: Guy Kirkwood Jordan Collard IT Visionaries Episode with Guy and Jordan ”C...

Novel experiences shape the brain and foster mental agility. At the same time, routines lead to better efficiency and productivity. So how can you balance the “novel and new” with the “old and repeatable?” In this episode, Steph and Albert reveal how they strategically leverage their routines, while also leaving time to engage in spontaneous, high-stress, or challenging ventures.  They also addres...

Red Bull. Yeti. Patagonia. What do these brands have in common?  They are great at the “show don’t tell” approach. They leverage media to tell impactful, interesting, educational stories. And they demonstrate how their products are used in unforgettable ways. But what do you do if your product’s benefits are difficult to demonstrate? How do you create great content for hard-to-sell products? (Spoi...