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Michael Levitt of Breakfast Leadership talks about unlocking your leadership potential Episode 1010: 5 Steps to Unlocking Your Leadership Potential by Michael Levitt on Learning How to Manage Employees 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 recovery and prevention. He is also a Fortune 500 consultant, #1 bestselling author, and host of the Breakfast Leadership Show, a top 200 podcast on iTunes. He is a 2x Top 20 Global Thought Leader on Culture with Thinkers360. He is a former Healthcare executive, CIO, and CFO overseeing $ 2 Billion budgets, so he’s seen and done it all. The original post is located here: https://www.breakfastleadership.com/blog/5-steps-to-unlocking-your-leadership-potential Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kara Copple with I Will Teach You to Be Rich teaches you how to market yourself Episode 1009: How to Market Yourself (Without Being Sleazy) by Kara Copple on Self-Advertisement and Being a Solopreneur Ramit wants to use money to say YES. He knew there was a better way to live a rich life—if we could use psychology to focus on what actually works. Not just for personal finance, but all aspects of life: money, careers, relationships, business, fitness, and more. Since then, he's been testing and sharing his findings with the world via I Will Teach You To Be Rich. He's also written a New York Times bestselling book, been profiled in a 6-page Fortune article, and been pictured next to Warren Buffett in Forbes Magazine, as well as been featured by a long list of media, including the Wall Street Journal, ABC News, NPR, Fox Business, PBS, CNBC, and more. He also has tons of documented success stories—more than 20,000. The original post is located here: https://www.iwillteachyoutoberich.com/how-to-market-yourself/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen Warley of Life Skills That Matter talks about managing your energy, not your time Episode 1008: Manage Your Energy, Not Your Time by Stephen Warley on How to Break Down Your Work Tasks Stephen is a solopreneur business coach and founder of Life Skills That Matter. He is an advocate for your inner voice to help you finally create work that works for you! He’s frequently referred to by LSTM Accelerator Members as a “professional nudger” because he’s so passionate about seeing aspiring solopreneurs succeed. The original post can be found here: https://lifeskillsthatmatter.com/manage-your-energy-not-your-time/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff Goins of Goins Writer on what happens when you manage your time poorly Episode 1007: Do You Exhibit These 6 Symptoms of Poor Time Management? by Jeff Goins of Goins Writer 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/poor-time-management/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kevin of Financial Panther talks about how easy it is to start a side-hustle Episode 1006: Has There Ever Been An Easier Time To Start A Side Hustle? 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 lawyer. He started Financial Panther to share all he knows about personal finance, travel hacking, and making more money by side hustling. The original posts are located here: https://financialpanther.com/ever-easier-time-start-side-hustle/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jenny Lee of Hello Brio reminds you that hard work and mindfulness can co-exist Episode 1005: Hard Work and Mindfulness Can Co-Exist by Jenny Lee of Hello Brio on Being Intentional About Work Hello Brio isn’t just another minimalism blog or an iPad blog. It was created in 2013 by Jenny Lee to be a place for her to rediscover her soul and find her true self after a personal, life-altering event. The site took many turns along the way, and now it’s a place for you to find abundant creativity through digital simplicity and mind minimalism. They love: Simplicity—digital and physical Digital planning Journaling Self-care Building our second brains (Personal Knowledge Management) Mindfulness + meditation Hand-Lettering Lifelong learning Everything you find there is filtered through an intentional living lens. By decluttering your home, mind, calendar, and soul, you will have a solid foundation to rebuild your mindset so that you can uncover your life’s full potential. You can find them here on YouTube The original post is located here: https://www.hellobrio.com/blog/hard-work Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Jenny Brockis talks about the risks of overwork Episode 1004: Overworking Can Be Deadly: It’s Time To Take A Break by Dr. Jenny Brockis on Avoiding Burnout 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 leaders through improving brain health and wellbeing. And in her new book, Thriving Mind: How to Cultivate a Good Life, she reveals how to cultivate the mental agility, flexibility and adaptability required to meet the needs of the modern workplace and thrive. The original post is located here: https://drjennybrockis.com/2017/3/7/overworking-can-be-deadly-its-time-to-take-a-break/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Christine Comaford talks about how to deal with angry customers Episode 1003: Angry Customers? Don’t Flip — Do This by Christine Comaford of Smart Tribes Institute on Dealing with Angry Customers Christine Comaford is a Leadership and Culture Coach who specializes in applied neuroscience, which helps her clients achieve tremendous results in record time. She is a human behavior expert, a leadership columnist for Forbes.com, and the New York Times bestselling author of Power Your Tribe, SmartTribes and Rules for Renegades. The original post is located here: https://smarttribesinstitute.com/angry-customers-dont-flip/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Courtney Luke teaches you how to save money as a small business owner Episode 1002: 6 Ways To Save Money As A Small Business Owner by Courtney Luke of Arrest Your Debt Arrest Your Debt is a wide-ranging personal finance website, yet focuses on helping first responders and people struggling with debt. The owners, Courtney and Ryan Luke have made it their mission to help people get out of debt and start building wealth on any income. There are three main areas of focus for Arrest Your Debt: 1. To provide trustworthy personal finance information to first responders. 2. To help first responders take control of their money and get out of debt. And 3. To provide valuable resources and references to first responders to help them grow their nest eggs and enjoy the retirement they deserve. Since 2009 when they started their journey toward financial literacy, they’ve been featured on MarketWatch, Forbes, Fox Business, Experian, MSN, Ladders, and USA Today The original post is located here: https://arrestyourdebt.com/save-money-as-a-small-business-owner/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Laura Stack of The Productivity Pro talks about promoting a team culture that questions that status quo Episode 1001: Wait a Minute Here: Promoting a Team Culture That Questions the Status Quo 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 company dedicated to helping leaders increase workplace performance in high-stress environments. Stack has authored eight books, including FASTER TOGETHER: Accelerating Your Team's Productivity (Berrett-Koehler 2018). She is a past president of the National Speakers Association, and a member of its exclusive Speaker Hall of Fame (with fewer than 175 members worldwide.) Stack's clients include Cisco Systems, Wal-Mart, and Bank of America, and she has been featured on the CBS Early Show and CNN, and in the New York Times. The original post is located here: https://theproductivitypro.com/blog/2015/11/wait-a-minute-here-promoting-a-team-culture-that-questions-the-status-quo/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marjolein Dilven shares 5 reasons to start your side hustle right now Episode 1000: 5 Reasons To Start Your Side Hustle Right Now by Marjolein Dilven of Radical FIRE Marjolein is the founder of Radical FIRE. She has a finance and economics background with a master’s in Finance. Radical FIRE is a personal finance blog that helps you live your dream life by making more money and investing. They want you to reach your financial goals and have fun while doing it! The original post is located here: https://radicalfire.com/start-a-side-hustle-today/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Miranda Marquit with Good Financial Cents talks about different health insurance plans for small businesses Episode 999: Health Insurance Plans for Small Business by Miranda Marquit with Good Financial Cents Jeff Rose, CFP® is a Certified Financial Planner™, founder of Good Financial Cents, and author of the personal finance book Soldier of Finance. Jeff is an Iraqi combat veteran and served 9 years in the Army National Guard. His work is regularly featured in Forbes, Business Insider, Inc.com and Entrepreneur. The original post is located here: https://www.goodfinancialcents.com/health-insurance-plans-for-small-business/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sasha Dichter with Seth Godin offers a manifesto for nonprofit CEOs. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 998: [Part 2] In Defense of Raising Money: A Manifesto for NonProfit CEOs by Sasha Dichter with 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 recent book, This is Marketing, was an instant bestseller in countries around the world. Though renowned for his writing and speaking, Seth also founded two companies, Squidoo and Yoyodyne (acquired by Yahoo!). By focusing on everything from effective marketing and leadership, to the spread of ideas and changing everything, Seth has been able to motivate and inspire countless people around the world. In 2013, Seth was one of just three professionals inducted into the Direct Marketing Hall of Fame. In an astonishing turn of events, in May 2018, he was inducted into the Marketing Hall of Fame as well. He might be the only person in both. The original post is located here: https://seths.blog/2008/10/in-defense-of-r/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sasha Dichter with Seth Godin offers a manifesto for nonprofit CEOs. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 997: [Part 1] In Defense of Raising Money: A Manifesto for NonProfit CEOs by Sasha Dichter with 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 recent book, This is Marketing, was an instant bestseller in countries around the world. Though renowned for his writing and speaking, Seth also founded two companies, Squidoo and Yoyodyne (acquired by Yahoo!). By focusing on everything from effective marketing and leadership, to the spread of ideas and changing everything, Seth has been able to motivate and inspire countless people around the world. In 2013, Seth was one of just three professionals inducted into the Direct Marketing Hall of Fame. In an astonishing turn of events, in May 2018, he was inducted into the Marketing Hall of Fame as well. He might be the only person in both. The original post is located here: https://seths.blog/2008/10/in-defense-of-r/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rachael Kable shares how to take effective mindful breaks at work Episode 996: How to Take Effective Mindful Breaks at Work by Rachael Kable on Being Present at Work Rachael Kable is the vibrant and warm-hearted creator of The Mindful Kind podcast. Described by her listeners as “genuine, down-to-earth and encouraging”, Rachael is passionate about empowering people around the world to live more mindfully in fun, simple and meaningful ways. With a Bachelor of Psychological Science, Certificate in Coaching and Counselling and experience as a Helpline volunteer on the Anxiety Recovery Centre, Rachael embarked on her blogging and podcasting journey in late 2015. Hoping to share her personal stories and experiences with mindfulness, including how mindful living helped her manage stress and improve her wellbeing, Rachael’s passion and knowledge attracted listeners and readers from all over the world. The original post is located here: https://www.rachaelkable.com/blog/effective-mindful-breaks-at-work Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steve Chou of My Wife Quit Her Job talks about making money and planting money seeds Episode 995: My Thoughts On Making Money And Planting Money Seeds by Steve Chou of My Wife Quit Her Job Steve Chou of My Wife Quit Her Job carries both a bachelors and a masters degree in electrical engineering from Stanford University, but spent a good portion of his graduate education studying entrepreneurship and small business. When he and his wife had a child, they launched an online store to supplement their income, and quickly replaced Steve's wife's income stream through the new business. Steve blogs about it all at MyWifeQuitHerJob.com The original post is located here: https://mywifequitherjob.com/my-thoughts-on-making-money-and-planting-money-seeds/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Tracy shares the 2 biggest myths in selling today Episode 994: The 2 Biggest Myths In Selling Today by Brian Tracy on Becoming a Better Salesperson 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 other countries worldwide. As a Keynote speaker and seminar leader, he addresses more than 250,000 people each year. He has studied, researched, written and spoken for 30 years in the fields of economics, history, business, philosophy and psychology. He is the top selling author of over 70 books that have been translated into dozens of languages. The original post is located here: https://www.briantracy.com/blog/sales-success/the-2-biggest-myths-in-selling-today/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nir Eyal of NirAndFar talks about how to improve your level of focus Episode 993: Your Ability to Focus Has Probably Peaked: Here’s How to Stay Sharp by Nir Eyal on Improving Attention Span Nir Eyal writes, consults, and teaches about the intersection of psychology, technology, and business. The M.I.T. Technology Review dubbed Nir, “The Prophet of Habit-Forming Technology.” Nir founded two tech companies since 2003 and has taught at the Stanford Graduate School of Business and the Hasso Plattner Institute of Design at Stanford. He is the author of the bestselling book, Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products. In addition to blogging at NirAndFar.com, Nir’s writing has been featured in The Harvard Business Review, TechCrunch, and Psychology Today. Nir is also an active investor in habit-forming technologies. Some of his past investments include: Eventbrite, Product Hunt, Pantry, Marco Polo, Presence Learning, 7 Cups, Pana, Symphony Commerce, Worklife (acquired by Cisco) and Refresh.io (acquired by LinkedIn). Nir attended The Stanford Graduate School of Business and Emory University. The original post is located here: https://www.nirandfar.com/your-ability-to-focus-has-probably-peaked-heres-how-to-stay-sharp/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Leo Babauta of Zen Habits talks about how to choose your purpose-filled career Episode 992: How to Choose Your Purpose-Filled Career by Leo Babauta on Being Intentional With Work Leo Babauta created Zen Habits, which is about finding simplicity and mindfulness in the daily chaos of our lives. It’s about clearing the clutter so we can focus on what’s important, create something amazing, find happiness. The original post is located here: https://zenhabits.net/career-idea/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kate Erickson of EOFire talks about how to build a strong connection with your audience Episode 991: How To Build A Strong Connection With Your Audience by Kate Erickson of EOFire John Lee Dumas is the founder and host of Entrepreneurs On Fire, an award winning podcast where he interviews inspiring Entrepreneurs every Monday and drops value bombs every Thursday. His goal with Entrepreneurs On Fire is to deliver the inspiration and strategies you need to FIRE UP your entrepreneurial journey and create the life you've always dreamed of. The original post can be found here: https://www.eofire.com/how-to-build-a-strong-connection-with-your-audience/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Carl Pullein talks about how to make sure your most important work gets done Episode 990: Are You Getting Your Most Important Work Done? by Carl Pullein on Handling Big Work Projects 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 managing their time so they can focus on what is important to them is legendary and his presentations and workshops are highly interactive, entertaining and educational. The original post can be found here: https://www.carlpullein.com/blog/are-you-getting-your-most-important-work-done/6/9/2017 Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Laura Gariepy with Women Who Money talks about business insurance Episode 989: Do I Really Need Business Insurance? by Laura Gariepy of Women Who Money on Types of Business Insurance The co-founders of Women Who Money are Amy Blacklock from Life Zemplified and Vicki Cook, from Make Smarter Decisions. Vicki and Amy connected initially online and eventually met in person at a financial conference in the fall of 2017. They've both reached financial independence and left full-time work to devote more time to family, pursue passion projects, and embrace fun and challenging opportunities. They enjoy collaborating on original content and sharing great articles written by and for women. The original post is located here: https://womenwhomoney.com/need-business-insurance/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Levitt of Breakfast Leadership talks about the value of team-building events Episode 988: Learning Through Laughter: How Fun Corporate Team-Building Events Boost Employee Development 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 recovery and prevention. He is also a Fortune 500 consultant, #1 bestselling author, and host of the Breakfast Leadership Show, a top 200 podcast on iTunes. He is a 2x Top 20 Global Thought Leader on Culture with Thinkers360. He is a former Healthcare executive, CIO, and CFO overseeing $ 2 Billion budgets, so he’s seen and done it all. The original post is located here: https://www.breakfastleadership.com/blog/learning-through-laughter-how-fun-corporate-team-building-events-boost-employee-development Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The NeuroGym Team shares two short posts covering the millionaire mindset and how to increase revenue for your business Episode 987: The Mindset Secret Every Millionaire Knows AND This is the #1 Formula to Increase Revenue For Your Business by The NeuroGym Team NeuroGym applies scientifically-proven methods and technologies for helping people expand their mental and emotional power to reach their fullest potential. Their Mission is to be the leading provider of life transforming technology, products and services to help individuals and corporations maximize their performance and potential. The original posts are located here: https://blog.myneurogym.com/millionaire-business-mindset/ & https://blog.myneurogym.com/1-formula-to-increase-revenue-for-your-business/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kalen Bruce of Money Mini Blog shares 5 instances when taking on a business loan makes perfect sense Episode 986: 5 Instances When Taking on a Business Loan Makes Perfect Sense by Kalen Bruce of Money Mini Blog 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 learned on his blog, writing informative, entertaining, mini blogs to help you with your finances. Finances can be intimidating, so he keeps his posts short, sweet, and simple. The original post is located here: https://moneyminiblog.com/business/when-taking-on-a-business-loan-makes-sense/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Karl Staib of Dig to Fly reminds you that you're silently telling your co-workers how to treat you Episode 985: How You Are Silently Signaling Your Co-Workers to Treat You by Karl Staib on Workplace Relationships 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 Pipersiville. He moved to Austin, TX in this mid twenties and now he is living in San Antonio with his wife and two boys. If you enjoy his writing, he encourages you to reach out to him at DigToFly.com. He wants to hear about how you've learned to grow from your own struggles. When his father passed it was focusing on gratitude that helped him get through one of the most difficult times in his life. It taught him the importance of bringing gratitude to every single situation. Whether it's a difficult situation like his father's death or amazing one like drinking ice cold tea by the river with his son. That's why he wants to bring more gratitude into the workplace. His work inside a fortune 500 company that regularly ranks in top 10 for best place to work has shown him the importance of gratitude and how it increases productivity and communication. If you want to learn more just go to DigToFly.com. He is also a big fan of traveling, meditation, Yoga, hikes in lush terrain and his family. The original post is located here: https://digtofly.com/how-you-are-silently-signaling-your-co-workers-to-treat-you/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You to Be Rich teaches you about earning money in your side gig. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 984: [Part 2] The Side Gig: Everything You Need to Start Earning on the Side by Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You to Be Rich Ramit wants to use money to say YES. He knew there was a better way to live a rich life—if we could use psychology to focus on what actually works. Not just for personal finance, but all aspects of life: money, careers, relationships, business, fitness, and more. Since then, he's been testing and sharing his findings with the world via I Will Teach You To Be Rich. He's also written a New York Times bestselling book, been profiled in a 6-page Fortune article, and been pictured next to Warren Buffett in Forbes Magazine, as well as been featured by a long list of media, including the Wall Street Journal, ABC News, NPR, Fox Business, PBS, CNBC, and more. He also has tons of documented success stories—more than 20,000. The original post is located here: https://www.iwillteachyoutoberich.com/side-gig/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You to Be Rich teaches you about earning money in your side gig. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 983: [Part 1] The Side Gig: Everything You Need to Start Earning on the Side by Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You to Be Rich Ramit wants to use money to say YES. He knew there was a better way to live a rich life—if we could use psychology to focus on what actually works. Not just for personal finance, but all aspects of life: money, careers, relationships, business, fitness, and more. Since then, he's been testing and sharing his findings with the world via I Will Teach You To Be Rich. He's also written a New York Times bestselling book, been profiled in a 6-page Fortune article, and been pictured next to Warren Buffett in Forbes Magazine, as well as been featured by a long list of media, including the Wall Street Journal, ABC News, NPR, Fox Business, PBS, CNBC, and more. He also has tons of documented success stories—more than 20,000. The original post is located here: https://www.iwillteachyoutoberich.com/side-gig/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ryan Hoover talks about growth hacking word of mouth Episode 982: Growth Hacking Word of Mouth by Ryan Hoover on Word of Mouth Marketing 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 contributing writer to Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products by Nir Eyal. Additionally, he has written over 150 essays, many of which are featured in TechCrunch, Forbes, Pando, Fast Company, and The Next Web. The original posts are located here: https://www.ryanhoover.me/post/growth-hacking-word-of-mouth Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Molly Fletcher tells you how to improve your negotiating skills Episode 981: When Negotiating Gets Emotional, Try These 3 Tactics by Molly Fletcher on Tough Business Negotiations 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 brilliance and unwavering optimism. A popular keynote speaker, she shares the unconventional techniques that helped her thrive as one of the first female sports agents in the high stakes, big ego world of professional sports and now a successful entrepreneur. The original post is located here: https://mollyfletcher.com/emotional-negotiating/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Libby with Live Happy helps you tackle work stress Episode 980: Tackle Work Stress With These Practical Tips by Chris Libby on Become Happier at Work Live Happy takes you on a journey to find your authentic happiness in life, at work and at home through inspiring stories and hands-on tips rooted in the science of positive psychology. The original post is located here: https://www.livehappy.com/work/tackle-work-stress-with-these-practical-tips Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Daniella of I Like to Dabble talks about how to set your freelance rate Episode 979: How to Set Your Freelance Rate by Daniella of I Like to Dabble on Making Money as a Freelancer Daniella is a software engineer and sidepreneur who has gone from 0 to 12 income streams in 4 years, paid off over $40k of debt in the process, and moved 2100 miles cross country with her wife Alexandra to live in their dream location. Prior to that, she was going through back-to-back layoffs, had no savings, and was living paycheck to paycheck. Now, she teaches thousands of others how to start and grow their own side hustles and businesses, get their money right, find remote work that aligns with what they really want to do, and live their best life. The original post is located here: https://iliketodabble.com/how-to-set-your-freelance-rate/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lisa Jeffs talks about whether or not it's worth it to work for yourself Episode 978: Is Working for Yourself Worth It? by Lisa Jeffs on the Good and Bad Parts of Entrepreneurship Lisa Jeffs is an Intuitive Life Coach and Entrepreneur Coach from North York (Toronto) who serves clients all over the globe. Lisa helps entrepreneurs, leaders, visionaries, and experts discover and live their greatest life's purpose. She's been featured in publications such as Thrive Global, Tiny Buddha, YFS Magazine and Awesomeness TV. She lives in Toronto with her creative teenager and rambunctious tortoise. The original post is located here: https://lisajeffs.com/is-working-for-yourself-worth-it/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Julie Morgenstern teaches you how to tame interruptions that derail your best laid plans Episode 977: How to Tame Interruptions (That Derail Your Best Laid Plans) by Julie Morgenstern on Keeping Focused as a Business Owner Julie Morgenstern is an organizing & productivity consultant, New York Times best-selling author, and speaker. For over 30 years, Julie has been teaching people all around the world and at all stages of life how to overcome disorganization to achieve their goals. Her mission is to free each individual to make their unique contribution to the world – by helping them design their own systems for managing time and space that feel natural and are easy to maintain. This Inside Out approach to organizing everything gives readers, listeners, and clients the energy and knowledge they need to get (and stay) organized. The original post is located here: https://www.juliemorgenstern.com/tips-tools-blog/how-to-tame-interruptions-that-derail-your-best-laid-plans Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jenny Lee of Hello Brio talks about why you should interview 5 of your ideal customers to create a good website Episode 976: Why I Interview 5 of Your Ideal Customers to Create the Best Website Possible by Jenny Lee Hello Brio isn’t just another minimalism blog or an iPad blog. It was created in 2013 by Jenny Lee to be a place for her to rediscover her soul and find her true self after a personal, life-altering event. The site took many turns along the way, and now it’s a place for you to find abundant creativity through digital simplicity and mind minimalism. They love: Simplicity—digital and physical Digital planning Journaling Self-care Building our second brains (Personal Knowledge Management) Mindfulness + meditation Hand-Lettering Lifelong learning Everything you find there is filtered through an intentional living lens. By decluttering your home, mind, calendar, and soul, you will have a solid foundation to rebuild your mindset so that you can uncover your life’s full potential. You can find them here on YouTube The original post is located here: https://www.hellobrio.com/blog/user-experience-research Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Christine Comaford talks about the link between exercise and boosting brainpower Episode 975: The Link Between Exercise And Boosting Brainpower by Christine Comaford on Why Entrepreneurs Should Work Out Christine Comaford is a Leadership and Culture Coach who specializes in applied neuroscience, which helps her clients achieve tremendous results in record time. She is a human behavior expert, a leadership columnist for Forbes.com, and the New York Times bestselling author of Power Your Tribe, SmartTribes and Rules for Renegades. The original post is located here: https://smarttribesinstitute.com/link-exercise-boosting-brainpower/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff Goins of Goins Writer tells you how to be more creative without having to be original Episode 974: How to Be More Creative (Without Having to Be Original) 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/artist-thief/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Laura Stack of The Productivity Pro talks about how to deal with office politics Episode 973: Ducking the Crosshairs: Five Ways to Deal with Office Politics 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 company dedicated to helping leaders increase workplace performance in high-stress environments. Stack has authored eight books, including FASTER TOGETHER: Accelerating Your Team's Productivity (Berrett-Koehler 2018). She is a past president of the National Speakers Association, and a member of its exclusive Speaker Hall of Fame (with fewer than 175 members worldwide.) Stack's clients include Cisco Systems, Wal-Mart, and Bank of America, and she has been featured on the CBS Early Show and CNN, and in the New York Times. The original post is located here: https://theproductivitypro.com/blog/2017/08/ducking-the-crosshairs-five-ways-to-deal-with-office-politics/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chalene Johnson of The Chalene Show shares two short posts covering tips for success and setting goals for your business Episode 972: Tips For Success AND Setting Goals For Your Business That Scare You by Chalene Johnson Chalene Johnson is a world-renowned motivational speaker with more than 30 years as a health expert. She is a New York Times best-selling author, health and lifestyle expert, and top health podcaster with over 20 million downloads of The Chalene Show. Tens of millions of people around the globe have transformed their bodies and their lives with her help, and her fitness programs have been featured in gyms and on TV for more than 12 years. She and Bret, her husband of over twenty years, are the founders of the SmartLife movement. Together, they have built and sold several multimillion-dollar lifestyle companies and helped countless people to do the same. The original posts are located here: https://www.chalenejohnson.com/tips-for-success-how-to-be-successful/ & https://www.chalenejohnson.com/setting-goals-for-your-business-that-scare-you/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Bungay Stanier shares an excerpt from his book "How to Work with (Almost) Anyone" Episode 971: An Excerpt From the Book "How to Work with (Almost) Anyone" by Michael Bungay Stanier Michael Bungay Stanier helps people know they’re awesome and they’re doing great. He’s best known for The Coaching Habit, the best-selling coaching book of the century and already recognized as a classic. His new book, How to Work with (Almost) Anyone, does what it says on the label. Michael was a Rhodes Scholar and dabbles in the ukulele. He’s Australian, and lives in Toronto, Canada. Learn more at www.MBS.works. More about the book can be found here: https://www.amazon.com/Almost-Anyone-Michael-Bungay-Stanier/dp/1774582651#:~:text=In%20How%20To%20Work%20with,and%20the%20worst%20in%20you. Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Jenny Brockis talks about why it's a blessing to not work too hard or too often. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 970: [Part 2] Why It’s A Blessing Not to Work 996 by Dr. Jenny Brockis on Avoiding Overwork and Burnout 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 leaders through improving brain health and wellbeing. And in her new book, Thriving Mind: How to Cultivate a Good Life, she reveals how to cultivate the mental agility, flexibility and adaptability required to meet the needs of the modern workplace and thrive. The original post is located here: https://drjennybrockis.com/2019/4/24/why-its-a-blessing-not-to-work-996/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Jenny Brockis talks about why it's a blessing to not work too hard or too often. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 969: [Part 1] Why It’s A Blessing Not to Work 996 by Dr. Jenny Brockis on Avoiding Overwork and Burnout 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 leaders through improving brain health and wellbeing. And in her new book, Thriving Mind: How to Cultivate a Good Life, she reveals how to cultivate the mental agility, flexibility and adaptability required to meet the needs of the modern workplace and thrive. The original post is located here: https://drjennybrockis.com/2019/4/24/why-its-a-blessing-not-to-work-996/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Carl Pullein talks about the value in asking how you can perform better Episode 968: The Power of Asking “How Can I Do It Better? by Carl Pullein on Improving Customer Satisfaction 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 managing their time so they can focus on what is important to them is legendary and his presentations and workshops are highly interactive, entertaining and educational. The original post can be found here: https://www.carlpullein.com/blog/the-power-of-asking-how-can-i-do-it-better/16/8/2016 Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Tracy shares 4 mental exercises to increase your time management Episode 967: 4 Mental Exercises To Increase Your Time Management by Brian Tracy on Allocating Your Time as a Business Owner 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 other countries worldwide. As a Keynote speaker and seminar leader, he addresses more than 250,000 people each year. He has studied, researched, written and spoken for 30 years in the fields of economics, history, business, philosophy and psychology. He is the top selling author of over 70 books that have been translated into dozens of languages. The original post is located here: https://www.briantracy.com/blog/time-management/quality-of-life-work-life-balance-positive-affirmations/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kelly Samson helps you tame your perfectionism Episode 966: Perfection Torture? 5 Ways to Tame Your Perfectionist Tyrant by Kelly Samson Altris has a range of specialised Leadership Development and Executive Coaching solutions. They believe that each leader, team and organisation is unique and therefore the solutions they deliver must be distinctive. The original post is located here: http://blog.altris.co.nz/?p=1967 Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Leo Babauta of Zen Habits shares two short posts covering the value in learning your trade and developing confidence in your business Episode 965: Become a God of Learning Your Trade AND Confidence in Your Business by Leo Babauta Leo Babauta created Zen Habits, which is about finding simplicity and mindfulness in the daily chaos of our lives. It’s about clearing the clutter so we can focus on what’s important, create something amazing, find happiness. The original posts are located here: https://zenhabits.net/god/ & https://zenhabits.net/markety/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alexander Heyne with Tinny Buddha shares 3 things he did to relax when he was stressing about reaching his goals Episode 964: 3 Things I Did to Relax When I Was Stressing About Reaching My Goals by Alexander Heyne Tiny Buddha has been helping people heal, grow, and find peace since 2009. The site features stories and insights from people of all ages, from all over the globe. For daily wisdom, follow Tiny Buddha on Twitter and Facebook (@tinybuddha) and Instagram (@tinybuddhaofficial), or subscribe to the blog at http://tinybuddha.com/email-list/. And be sure to check out Tiny Buddha’s Inner Strength Journal: Creative Prompts and Challenges to Help You Get Through Anything, which is available on Amazon. The original post is located here: https://tinybuddha.com/blog/stop-setting-hard-deadlines-enjoy-way-goals/?fromterm=5474 Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seth Godin talks about how advertising affects our culture Episode 963: Advertising’s Hidden Design and its Impact on Our Culture 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 recent book, This is Marketing, was an instant bestseller in countries around the world. Though renowned for his writing and speaking, Seth also founded two companies, Squidoo and Yoyodyne (acquired by Yahoo!). By focusing on everything from effective marketing and leadership, to the spread of ideas and changing everything, Seth has been able to motivate and inspire countless people around the world. In 2013, Seth was one of just three professionals inducted into the Direct Marketing Hall of Fame. In an astonishing turn of events, in May 2018, he was inducted into the Marketing Hall of Fame as well. He might be the only person in both. The original post is located here: https://seths.blog/2015/11/direct-marketing-and-the-other-kind/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Levitt of Breakfast Leadership helps you uncover customer insights for your business Episode 962: How To Uncover Customer Insights For Your Business 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 recovery and prevention. He is also a Fortune 500 consultant, #1 bestselling author, and host of the Breakfast Leadership Show, a top 200 podcast on iTunes. He is a 2x Top 20 Global Thought Leader on Culture with Thinkers360. He is a former Healthcare executive, CIO, and CFO overseeing $ 2 Billion budgets, so he’s seen and done it all. The original post is located here: https://www.breakfastleadership.com/blog/how-to-uncover-customer-insights-for-your-business Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Honey Smith with Get Rich Slowly talks about how to interview a prospective employer Episode 961: How to Interview A Prospective Employer by Honey Smith J.D. Roth has been reading and writing about personal finance for a decade. Today he’s financially independent, but ten years ago, his money life was a disaster, with over $35,000 in consumer debt. He started turning everything around in 2004. By being the boss of your own life, you, too, can be the master of your own financial fate. The original post is located here: https://www.getrichslowly.org/how-to-interview-a-prospective-employer/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices