Success By The Books: The Bev and Cliff Notes

What we eat determines our weight more than how much we eat.  In "Eat to Live Cookbook" by Dr. Joel Fuhrman, he talks about how what we eat is better than anything a Doctor can prescribe.  He recommends what he calls a Nutritarian diet, and tells us how to enjoy large amounts of satisfying, nutritious foods and be healthy at the same time. Music - "Rise" (music only) by Bev and Cliff Nelson.  "I W...

If you've ever watched Shark Tank then you're familiar with the brilliant Daymond John.  In his book, "Powershift", he explains that it is 21x's harder to get a new customer than to get repeat business from a current customer!  He teaches us how to increase the relationships we already have. Music - "Speedway" (music only) by Bev and Cliff Nelson, Mary Lyn Bates.  "High Time I Lowered the Bar" (fu...

Dr. Michael Gregor tells us in "The How Not to Die Cookbook" that he doesn't feel eating healthy is abour vegetarianism, veganism, or any other ism.  Check out the podcast as we learn "The Daily Dozen" checklist to good health. Music - "Adam's Song" (music only) by Bev and Cliff Nelson, Adam Gubman.  "Lunch on Tuesday" (full song) by Bev and Cliff Nelson.

As entrepreneurs we can get trapped in a cycle of always pushing for growth and greater, bigger structures.  What they don't talk about is the work-life balance trade-offs you often have to make.  Join us for "Company of One" by Paul Jarvis. Music - "Unbreakable" (music only) by Bev and Cliff Nelson, Margaret and Andy Machin.  "Keeping the Riff Raff Out" (full song) by Bev and Cliff Nelson, Bill S...

Most of your recommendations and repeat customers come from your super fans.  In Pat Flynn's book, "Super Fans", we learn how to get these very valuable cheerleaders for our business. Music - "How the Future Use to Look" (music only) by Bev and Cliff Nelson and "It's Gonna Be Me" (full song) by Bev and Cliff Nelson, Dee Briggs, Marc-Alan Barnette.  

In our episode on "Words That Change Minds" by Shelle Rose Charvet we learn how to read people's words and body language so we can communicate better with them.  This is for those who want to up their sales, negotiate better, or just improve their communication with anyone. Music - "Out of the Box" (music only) by Bev and Cliff Nelson, Dee Briggs, Doak Turner.  "Antifreeze" (full song) by Bev and...

Most people are willing to help others and be generous, but reluctant to ask for help themselves.  By asking in a S.M.A.R.T. way, we can find out about resources we didn't even know existed, make our lives better, and become more efficient.  Listen as we tell you what Dr. Wayne Baker tells us how to do that in "All You Have To Do Is Ask". Music - "I'd Be A Cowboy" (music only) by Bev and Cliff Nel...

If you're a small business owner who's hiring, a leader, or a someday-in-the-future entrepreneur...this is for you!  Learn the top three universal virtues of a great team player in Patrick Lencioni's "The Ideal Team Player". Music - "Got the Talkin' Part Done" (music only) by Bev and Cliff Nelson, Dee Briggs, Doak Turner.  "Frames" (full song) by Bev and Cliff Nelson, Josh Rush, Dee Briggs.  

Anytime you find yourself stuck there's a crucial conversation that's keeping you there.  Crucial conversations stand between us and the results we care most about.  In "Crucial Conversations" by Joseph Grenny, we learn the best way to have those conversations. Music - "Dancing Shoes" (music only) by Bev and Cliff Nelson, Mary Lyn Bates.  "Fade" (full song) by Bev and Cliff Nelson, Dee Briggs.  

"Leaders Eat Last", by Simon Sinek, explains to those in business what they can learn from the Marines.  We'll bring you so many of the author's great tips that will surely bring any business to the next level.  Music - "Dash Between the Years" (music only) by Bev and Cliff Nelson.  "Ain't Up to Me" (full song) by Bev and Cliff Nelson.

Are you a micromanager/control freak when it comes to delegation?  Do you hold on to things too long that you really should be delegating?  Do you delegate too soon to the wrong people?  Find out as we explore Dave Ramsey's Entreleadership. Music - "Lunch on Tuesday" (music only.  "Bullets in a Gun" (full song) by Bev and Cliff Nelson, Matt and Rachel Sumner, Katelyn Piz.

The ability to prioritize deep work is more valuable than ever but people are often bad at it because of all the distractions.  Deep work is the intensity of the focus.  We crave craftsmanship, depth, practice, and creating something of value that wasn't there before.  In Cal Newport's book "Deep Work", we learn that a deep life is a good life. Music - "I Can Do Bad On My Own" (music only) by Bev...

Look hard enough and you might find entitlement in companies, customers, team members, our children, and ourselves.  Author Dr. John Townsend shows us how to get rid of this self-centered behavior no matter where we find it.  Join us for this podcast as we give you the Bev and Cliff Notes of "The Entitlement Cure". Music - "Burning Up My Goodyears" (music only) by Cliff Nelson and Joshua Rush.  "B...

"Chart Your Five Moves" is not from a book, it's a great technique that Brendon Burchard developed.  This is something you can use to tackle any project at work or at home.  It breaks it down into five manageable steps and will keep you on track.  Great stuff! Music - "Rise" (music only) by Bev and Cliff Nelson.  "Before You Hit the Ground" (full song) by Bev and Cliff Nelson, Margaret and Andy Ma...

Why are there some moments we remember and others we don't?  Great experiences hinge on peak moments.  Brother team, Dan and Chip Heath, explain how we can improve our experiences and have a life filled with moments that matter. Music - "Speedway" (music only) by Bev and Cliff Nelson, Mary Lyn Bates.  "Beer Me" (full song) by Cliff Nelson, Dave Smith, Bill Storms.

You've probably heard people say to work smarter not harder.  Michael Hyatt's book "Free to Focus" tells us how to do exactly that...achieve more by doing less.  If you're tired of being exhausted by the end of the day, and still not achieving what you hoped to, this episode is for you. Music - "Adam's Song" (music only) by Bev and Cliff Nelson, Adam Gubman.  "Back in the Day" (full song) by Bev N...

We all know our bodies get energy from good nutrition, exercise, adequate sleep, and maintaining positivity...but did you know the kind of relationships we have can fuel us or drain us?  In "People Fuel", Dr. Townsend shows us the specific types of people who can fuel our lives and concrete steps to cultivate those relationships. Music - "Unbreakable" (music only) by Bev and Cliff Nelson, Margaret...

"Push" by Chalene Johnson is loaded with easy-to-follow ideas and a step-by-step system that will immediately improve your health, fitness, energy, organization, and give you a more fulfilling life.  This book is for people who are intent to make a great life! Music - "How the Future Used to Look" (music only) by Bev and Cliff Nelson.  "One Margarita" (full song" by Cliff Nelson.

Why do some people not only survive, but also thrive, while others give up?  "The Go-Getter" by Peter B. Kyne explains what it takes to be a go-getter, refusing to be denied.  This book is required reading Dave Ramsey's huge financial company in Nashville, TN. Music - "Out of the Box" (music only) written by Bev and Cliff Nelson, Dee Briggs, Doak Turner.  "Hillbillies Chillin'" (full song) by Bev...

Author, Ryan Holiday, is able to pull directly from history to prove his point in this New York Times Best Seller, "Stillness is the Key".  In this book, he explains how great people achieve greatness, and how we can do the same. Music - "I'd Be A Cowboy" (music only) by Bev and Cliff Nelson.  "I Lied" by Bev and Cliff Nelson and Margaret and Andy Machin.

Gratitude is one of the most important things we all can do to keep a happy, positive mindset each day of our lives.  No matter what is going on, there is ALWAYS something to be grateful for.  Join Bev and Cliff as they discuss what they are most thankful for. Music - "Got the Talkin' Part Done" (music only) by Bev and Cliff Nelson, Doak Turner, Dee Briggs.  "This Old Tree" (full song) by Cliff Ne...

"Memory Rescue" by Daniel Amen, M.D. teaches us how to supercharge our brain, reverse memory loss, and remember what matters most.  We'll learn the 11 risk factors that can hurt the brain, and how to combat them.  Great info for a great life. Music - "Mama's Got Her Dancing Shoes On" (music tracks only) by Bev and Cliff Nelson, and Mary Lyn Bates.  "This Glass is Half Empty" (full song) by Bev and...

Why do some people get sick more often than others?  Is there a secret to staying healthy?  "Super Immunity" by Joel Fuhrman is the essential nutrition guide for boosting your body's defenses to live longer, stronger, and disease free. Music - "Dash Between the Years" (music only) by Bev and Cliff Nelson.  "Never Too Far To Fall" (full song) by Bev and Cliff Nelson, Margaret and Andy Machin.

This book is one of Bev's favorites!  "The Charge" by Brendon Burchard tells us that we live our lives either caged, comfortable or charged.  This book tells us how to activate the 10 human drives that make us feel alive.  It's all about radically increasing our levels of energy, engagement, and fulfillment in all areas of our lives. Music - "Lunch on Tuesday" (music only) by Bev and Cliff Nelson....

In "Crush It", Gary Vaynerchuk explains how now is a great time in history to turn your passion into a profitable business without the cost or gatekeepers getting in your way. Music - "I Can Do Bad On My Own" (music only) by Bev Nelson, Marc-Alan Barnette, and Nancy Anthis.  "Seemed Like a Good Idea At the Time" (full song) by Cliff Nelson, Dee Briggs, Dave Smith, Bill Storms.