Path to Warren Podcast

In this episode, I sure about a recent experience at a bank. Intriguing with the bank tellers was normal back when I needed affirmations and validations. Today my cup is full. I simply go to the drive-through. There is no need to impress or become close friends with the tellers of any bank of I am living in solvency and following my spending plan.

In this episode, I read some powerful parts from the Boundaries book I’m reading. The ability to set boundaries with ourselves is such a crucial part of sobriety. I relate my experiences to the key parts of this reading.

In this episode, I share about uncovering the onion’s root system, the bulb and the leaves. Those childhood roots of certain Big T and little t traumatic experiences created these character defect behaviors. These behaviors show themselves today when I am backed into a corner.

In this episode, I share about a recent situation that happened where I did not like the idea of ringing out the sponge next to the sink. I did not realize it was causing mold. All I wanted to do was save the good soap. I learned that I can just set it aside until I’m finished. Once I am finished l, wring out the soap and let it dry out a little bit. There are many parallels to sobriety and realiz...

In this episode, I share about Gary Vaynerchuk’s theory of becoming a media company first and then selling your product or service is second. Giving out your best contact for free and often is the way to position your company allowing exposure and ultimately increase sales.

In this episode, I share how I have added a bottom line behavior to my list, “No raising my voice.” I use the principals learned in recovery how to go one day at a time and not raise my voice to my daughter. I have to learn other ways of expressing myself without yelling. I can not promise that I will not yell forever, just like not drinking, but I can go for the next 24 hours without it with the...

In this episode, I share about a recent gardening and landscaping consultation with a homeowner about the question of pine straw vs mulch. I shared my experience with how expensive pine straw can be and how groundcover is a more cost-effective way in the long run. I also shared my favorite ground covers. Consider Snow-N-Summer Asiatic Jasmine.

In this episode, I share about how vague I handled my finances and how I got myself into that mess. We were advised to set up about a dozen bank accounts and label each of them as a fund. Car rotation funds, vacation funds, household funds, play money... it was just too much.

In this episode, I share the correct order for landscaping from start to finish. Sleeving, Hardscaping, Light Grading, Irrigating, Planting from trees to small ground covers in size order. Biggest to smallest. Then drip irrigation, mulching, and finally sodding.

In this episode, I share how it dawned on me that I was people pleasing the plexiglass cutting guy at Lowe’s. What a silly issue! Why couldn’t I have said, “No thank you. I need a straight cut piece. I’m not buying that?” Instead, I paid for it and let my ego say “Oh, I’ll make it work.” I’m grateful for the awareness of the codependent behaviors because now I can change.

In this episode, I share how I received a letter today in the mail from the Department of Treasury wanting you look at 2017 tax returns. They have some questions. That was the exact year of when I hit rock bottom. Today, I can see the powerlessness of my overspending, debting, my over eating, drinking and drugging. So grateful to be sober and solvent today.

In this episode, I share about being mentally crippled and physically shutting down when I tried to confront an issue with a loved one. I realize just how powerless I am over others.

In this episode, I share how I was exploring the route of going to sell jelly and pickles for a company that was going to be 100% commission and drive around to local farmers markets and farm stands. So glad that did not workout.

In this episode, I share how I needed money in college and went to any length to get a job. Not coming back to the dorm until I had a job lined up.

In this episode, I share the prayer of St. Francis. This is a special prayer and is studied during step 11 of recovery. I was supposed to read this today as it is a Sunday afternoon and I’m not sure the path God wants of me today

In this episode, I share about a book that I have been reading a page a day in for a while now called Flip The Funnel. I share about the traditional marketing funnel and how it is used. However, in this economic downturn and in period of recession, we need to turn the marketing funnel upside down and start taking care of our clients instead of hunting for new ones.

In this episode, I share about a sales process where we have to learn how our clients communicate and reach out to them in the way that they prefer. Texting worked yesterday when I was trying to help connect an expert with a client about setting up an on-site inspection for a time sensitive claim. Give it a try.

In this episode, I explain my reactions to a guy’s share who was at the men’s meeting last night. “When we go to meetings, we get relief; when we work the steps, we get freedom.” As of right now, I have completed 45/78 amends to people and businesses that needed it. I’m doing the work and the promises are coming true for me. I don’t want the pain of the past. I working for my freedom here.

In this episode, I share and talk through needing to clean off my side of the street with my parents. My sponsor advised me to write a nice card to my mom. Clearing up financial amends with my dad is next on the horizon.

In this episode, I share how I have adapted my daily top line behaviors into a simple list. I share how I write the acronym for each in my daily journal and check each off as they are completed. Here you will find explanations of each and how this all got started.

In this episode, I shared about how I created my dream board and what are some of the things that I have on it. Do you have a dream board? Where do you keep your ideas of projects or goals to accomplish in life? I use MindManager software to capture all aspects of my dreams effectively and efficiently.

In this episode, I share about a recent lunch experience I had where a respected entrepreneur friend asked me what one piece of advice I would give to an entrepreneur starting out. Also, I share my advice to him about establishing what is inside and what is outside his sandbox? What should he offer and what shouldn’t he offer to maximize his revenue.

In this episode, I share the difference in business development activities. Learning to distinguish hunting and farming is gold. Are your activities only hunting for new clients and not farming your existing client database? When was the last time you reached out and phoned your clients? When was the last time you just called to check in and see how they are doing?

In this episode, I share about an amends that I made today. The process of how I made my Step 8 amends list and prioritized them. Working through them one by one, but taking an emotional test if needed.

In this episode, I share the struggle of not jumping to rescue anyone today. I must stay in my lane, keep my head down, focus on my recovery and don’t venture outside of my hula-hoop. Historically, I feel the need to rescue and set myself up in codependent relationships. That stops today. I must change my dance move.