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Carl Pullein reminds you that you don't need a complicated system to be productive Episode 785: To Be Productive You Don’t Need A Complicated System by Carl Pullein Carl has written three books on productivity and time management and coaches companies and individuals around the world through his Time and Life Mastery and Your Digital Life courses.  His passion and dedication to helping people beco...

Nick Loper with Side Hustle Nation goes behind the scenes of his TEDx presentation on the entrepreneurial generation Episode 784: Behind the Scenes of My TEDx Presentation on The Entrepreneurial Generation by Nick Loper Nick Loper of Side Hustle Nation is an entrepreneur involved in a variety of projects. He started the website because he believes in the hustle. After all, what’s riskier: starting...

Marc Chernoff of Marc and Angel shares 7 reasons you're not as successful as you could be Episode 783: 7 Reasons You’re Not as Successful as You Could Be by Marc Chernoff Marc and Angel Chernoff are New York Times bestselling authors, professional coaches, full-time students of life, admirers of the human spirit, and have been recognized by Forbes as having “one of the most popular personal develo...

Kevin of Financial Panther talks about how he was never really a good employee. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 782: [Part 2] I Was Never Really A Very Good Employee by Kevin of Financial Panther Kevin is an attorney, writer, gig economy expert, side hustler, and the blogger behind Financial Panther. He paid off 87,000 worth of student loans in just 2.5 years by choosing not to live like a big shot l...

Kevin of Financial Panther talks about how he was never really a good employee. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 781: [Part 1] I Was Never Really A Very Good Employee by Kevin of Financial Panther Kevin is an attorney, writer, gig economy expert, side hustler, and the blogger behind Financial Panther. He paid off 87,000 worth of student loans in just 2.5 years by choosing not to live like a big shot l...

Jeff Goins of Goins Writer tells you the secret to influencing people Episode 780: How to Influence People: The Most Overlooked Secret by Jeff Goins Jeff Goins is the best-selling author of five books including The Art of Work and Real Artists Don't Starve. On his blog, he shares his thoughts on writing, life, and creative work. The original post is located here: https://goinswriter.com/influence-...

Molly Fletcher shares how to make a side hustle work Episode 779: How to Make a Side Hustle Work by Molly Fletcher Too many leaders, teams, and organizations are stuck. Instead of achieving greatness, they remain stagnant, failing to reach their potential. That’s where Molly Fletcher comes in. She is a trailblazer in every sense of the word– a rare talent of business wisdom, relationship brillianc...

Sherice Jacob with Neil Patel talks about the retargeting myth Episode 778: The Retargeting Myth – How Remarketing Could be Sabotaging Your Sales and Conversion Rates by Sherice Jacob Neil Patel is a New York Times Bestselling author. The Wall Street Journal calls him a top influencer on the web, Forbes says he is one of the top 10 marketers, and Entrepreneur Magazine says he created one of the 10...

Michael Piperno shares two short posts covering career transitions and what's better between a personal brand or an executive presence Episode 777: Career Journies, Changes and Transitions AND Personal Brand or Executive Presence? By Michael Piperno Michael is a leadership communication coach and workplace relationships consultant. Through coaching, consulting, and group training programs, he help...

Derek Sivers shares two short posts covering why you should go for quantity and the power of no reward Episode 776: Assume the Basic Sale, and Go For Quantity AND The Power of No Reward by Derek Sivers Originally a professional musician and circus clown, Derek Sivers created CD Baby in 1998. It became the largest seller of independent music online, with $100M in sales for 150,000 musicians. In 200...

Deborah Shelby with Dig to Fly shares 4 words you'll want to use more often in your career Episode 775: 4 Words You'll Want to Use More Often in Your Career by Deborah Shelby Karl Staib is an author that seeks out growth at every turn. It's why he writes. He wants to process his thoughts and emotions, learn from them and share them with the world. He grew up in a little town in Pennsylvania called...

Kalen Bruce of Money Mini Blog shares 4 steps to creating discipline. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 774: [Part 2] 4 Steps to Creating Discipline (A Complete Guide) by Kalen Bruce Kalen Bruce is the founder of MoneyMiniBlog. His story is simple… he and his wife were $24,000 in debt and became a student of finances to get out. They are now debt-free and building wealth. Kalen shares everything he has...

Kalen Bruce of Money Mini Blog shares 4 steps to creating discipline. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 773: [Part 1] 4 Steps to Creating Discipline (A Complete Guide) by Kalen Bruce Kalen Bruce is the founder of MoneyMiniBlog. His story is simple… he and his wife were $24,000 in debt and became a student of finances to get out. They are now debt-free and building wealth. Kalen shares everything he has...

Seth Godin talks about the end of the job interview Episode 772: The End of the Job Interview by Seth Godin Seth is an entrepreneur, best-selling author, and speaker. In addition to launching one of the most popular blogs in the world, he has written 19 best-selling books, including The Dip, Linchpin, Purple Cow, Tribes, and What To Do When It's Your Turn (And It's Always Your Turn). His most rece...

Laura Stack of The Productivity Pro talks about how to keep going when you can't take time off Episode 771: On the Ragged Edge of Exhaustion: How to Keep Going When You Can’t Take Time Off by Laura Stack Laura Stack, MBA, CSP, CPAE is an award-winning keynote speaker, bestselling author, and noted authority on employee and team productivity. She is the president of The Productivity Pro, Inc., a co...

Ryan Hoover talks about what Philz Coffee can teach us about product design Episode 770: What Philz Coffee Can Teach Us About Product Design by Ryan Hoover Ryan Hoover, the founder of Product Hunt, is a product guy with a passion for startups, product design, and personal growth. He also created Startup Edition, worked as an EIR at Tradecraft, and was the Director of Product at PlayHaven. He's a c...

Bethany McCamish of Smart Money Mamas teaches you how to pay taxes as a freelancer Episode 769: How to Pay Taxes As a Freelancer (Without The Crazy Stress) by Bethany McCamish Chelsea Brennan is a hedge fund investor turned online entrepreneur that helps moms make their money work for them and embrace their ambitions, so they can live their fullest lives. The original post can be found here: https...

Brian Tracy shares 5 key questions for setting priorities Episode 768: 5 Key Questions For Setting Priorities by Brian Tracy Brian Tracy's goal is to help you achieve your personal and business goals faster and easier than you ever imagined. Brian Tracy has consulted for more than 1,000 companies and addressed more than 5,000,000 people in 5,000 talks and seminars throughout the US, Canada and 70...

Carl Pullein talks about the value of having a minimalist workspace Episode 767: How a Minimalist Workspace Can Improve Productivity by Luke Smith Carl has written three books on productivity and time management and coaches companies and individuals around the world through his Time and Life Mastery and Your Digital Life courses.  His passion and dedication to helping people become better at manag...

ESI of ESI Money provides 10 ways to find time for your side hustle. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 766: [Part 2] Ten Ways to Find Time for Your Side Hustle by ESI ESI Money is written by “ESI”, a 50-something retiree. The site is basically a list of what's allowed him to become financially independent and how you can implement those successes in your life. His philosophy is simple and focuses on do...

ESI of ESI Money provides 10 ways to find time for your side hustle. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 765: [Part 1] Ten Ways to Find Time for Your Side Hustle by ESI ESI Money is written by “ESI”, a 50-something retiree. The site is basically a list of what's allowed him to become financially independent and how you can implement those successes in your life. His philosophy is simple and focuses on do...

Michelle Schroeder-Gardner of Making Sense of Cents talks about her skills as a work-life balance master Episode 764: How I’m a Work-Life Balancing Master by Michelle Schroeder-Gardner Michelle Schroeder-Gardner created Making Sense of Cents in order to help improve her own finances. With diligence, she was able to pay off $38,000 in student debt in 7 months, kept track of progress, and helped rea...

Michael Levitt of Breakfast Leadership encourages you to prioritize customer service Episode 763: Why Customer Service Should Be Your Priority by Michael Levitt Michael Levitt is the founder & Chief Burnout Officer of The Breakfast Leadership Network, a San Diego and Toronto-based burnout media firm. He is a Certified NLP and CBT Therapist, and is one of the world's leading authorities in burnout...

Jeff Goins of Goins Writer talks about the value of online courses Episode 762: Why You Should Take, and Even Maybe Teach, an Online Course by Jeff Goins Jeff Goins is the best-selling author of five books including The Art of Work and Real Artists Don't Starve. On his blog, he shares his thoughts on writing, life, and creative work. The original post is located here: https://goinswriter.com/onlin...

Dr. Jenny Brockis talks about how important it is to have trust at work Episode 761: Why Trust at Work Matters by Dr. Jenny Brockis Dr. Jenny Brockis is a medical practitioner and board-certified lifestyle medicine physician, keynote speaker and best-selling author based out of Perth, Western Australia. She is an expert in the science of high-performance thinking, creating thriving teams and leade...