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Steve Pavlina talks about how to earn your first love dollar. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 710: [Part 2] How to Earn Your First Love Dollar By Steve Pavlina Steve Pavlina is widely recognized as one of the most successful personal development bloggers on the Internet, with his work attracting more than 100 million visits to his website, StevePavlina.com. He has written more than 1300 articles and recorded many audio programs on a broad range of self-help topics, including productivity, relationships, and spirituality. Steve has been quoted as an expert by the New York Times, USA Today, U.S. News & World Report, the Los Angeles Daily News, Self Magazine, The Guardian, and countless other publications. He's also a frequent guest on popular podcasts and radio shows. The original post is located here: https://stevepavlina.com/blog/2008/07/how-to-earn-your-first-love-dollar/ Indeed is the #1 source of hires in the U.S., according to TalentNest. Go to Indeed.com/STARTUP to get started 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 Pavlina talks about how to earn your first love dollar. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 709: [Part 1] How to Earn Your First Love Dollar By Steve Pavlina Steve Pavlina is widely recognized as one of the most successful personal development bloggers on the Internet, with his work attracting more than 100 million visits to his website, StevePavlina.com. He has written more than 1300 articles and recorded many audio programs on a broad range of self-help topics, including productivity, relationships, and spirituality. Steve has been quoted as an expert by the New York Times, USA Today, U.S. News & World Report, the Los Angeles Daily News, Self Magazine, The Guardian, and countless other publications. He's also a frequent guest on popular podcasts and radio shows. The original post is located here: https://stevepavlina.com/blog/2008/07/how-to-earn-your-first-love-dollar/ Indeed is the #1 source of hires in the U.S., according to TalentNest. Go to Indeed.com/STARTUP to get started 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 the benefits of a results-only work environment Episode 708: What’s a ROWE? Understanding the Results-Only Work Environment 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/2008/11/whats-a-rowe-understanding-the-results-only-work-environment/ Indeed is the #1 source of hires in the U.S., according to TalentNest. Go to Indeed.com/STARTUP to get started 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 work with unconscious bias in your organization Episode 707: How To Work With Unconscious Bias In Your Organization by Christine Comaford 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/work-unconscious-bias-organization/ Indeed is the #1 source of hires in the U.S., according to TalentNest. Go to Indeed.com/STARTUP to get started 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

Keith Wilson discusses the Gervais Principle Episode 706: The Gervais Principle by Keith Wilson Keith Wilson is a licensed mental health counselor and certified alcohol and substance abuse counselor in New York State, with more than 30 years experience. Keith has done a lot of writing about ways to improve your relationships and become the person you would like to be. His newest book is The Road to Reconciliation: A Comprehensive Guide to Peace When Relationships Go Bad. The original post is located here: https://keithwilsoncounseling.com/2016/10/10/the-shrinks-links-the-gervais-principle-2/ Indeed is the #1 source of hires in the U.S., according to TalentNest. Go to Indeed.com/STARTUP to get started 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 shares 7 pieces of career advice you wished you had known earlier Episode 705: 7 Pieces of Career Advice You Wished You Had Known Earlier by Karl Staib 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/7-pieces-of-career-advice-you-wished-you-had-known-earlier/ Indeed is the #1 source of hires in the U.S., according to TalentNest. Go to Indeed.com/STARTUP to get started 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

James Altucher reminds us that the choices we make today will be our biographies tomorrow Episode 704: The Choices You Make Today Will Be Your Biography Tomorrow by James Altucher James Altucher is an American hedge fund manager, entrepreneur, bestselling author, and podcaster. He has founded or cofounded more than 20 companies and says he failed at 17 of them. He has published 11 books, and is a regular contributor to The Financial Times, TechCrunch, and The Huffington Post. USA Today named his book Choose Yourself one of the 12 Best Business Books of All Time. The original post is located here: https://medium.com/the-mission/the-choices-you-make-today-will-be-your-biography-tomorrow-9d105857911b 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

Tim Paige of EOFire talks about getting motivated when you're feeling anything but Episode 703: Getting Motivated When You’re Feeling Anything But by Tim Paige 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/getting-motivated-when-youre-feeling-anything-but/ 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

Robert C. Pozen with The Gottman Institute talks about the delicate art of giving feedback Episode 702: The Workplace: The Delicate Art of Giving Feedback by Robert C. Pozen The Gottman Institute understands that the human family is in crisis, and that all individuals are capable of and deserve compassion. It is their mission to reach out to families in order to help create and maintain greater love and health in relationships. They are committed to an ongoing program of research that increases the understanding of relationships and adds to the development of interventions that have been carefully evaluated. It is their goal to make their services accessible to the broadest reach of people across race, religion, class, culture, sexual orientation, and ethnicity. Want to improve your marriage in 60 seconds or less? Over 40 years of research with thousands of couples has proven a simple fact: small things often can create big changes over time. Got a minute? Sign up for The Gottman Institute's Marriage Minute at http://OLDPodcast.com/marriage The original post is located here: https://www.gottman.com/blog/the-workplace-the-delicate-art-of-giving-feedback/ 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 shares two short posts covering how your business can cut costs and benefit from healthy competition Episode 701: 3 Ways You Can Cut Costs In Your Business AND How Businesses Can Benefit From Healthy Competition 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/3-ways-you-can-cut-costs-in-your-business & https://www.breakfastleadership.com/blog/how-businesses-can-benefit-from-healthy-competition 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

Tyler Tervooren of Riskology.co shares 4 strategies to start a business in your spare time. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 700: [Part 2] The Craigslist Method: 4 Strategies to Start a Business In Your Spare Time by Tyler Tervooren Tyler is a serial entrepreneur, the founder of Riskology, former co-producer of the World Domination Summit – an annual event for free-thinkers and non-conformists, and has completed a marathon on every continent. The original post is located here: https://www.riskology.co/craigslist-method/ 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

Tyler Tervooren of Riskology.co shares 4 strategies to start a business in your spare time. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 699: [Part 1] The Craigslist Method: 4 Strategies to Start a Business In Your Spare Time by Tyler Tervooren Tyler is a serial entrepreneur, the founder of Riskology, former co-producer of the World Domination Summit – an annual event for free-thinkers and non-conformists, and has completed a marathon on every continent. The original post is located here: https://www.riskology.co/craigslist-method/ 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

Alyssa Boyer with Highly Sensitive Refuge talks about why empathy is a rare and valuable skill in the workforce Episode 698: Empathy Is a Rare and Valuable Strength in the Workforce by Alyssa Boyer with Highly Sensitive Refuge Co-founders Jenn Granneman and Andre Sólo's mission is to prove that high sensitivity can be strong. It's okay to be a highly sensitive person (HSP). In fact, the world could use a little more of what HSPs have. They are the voices of Highly Sensitive Refuge, a community where HSPs can be themselves, take a break from the harshness of the world, and feel understood. Our founders are Jenn Granneman and Andre Sólo. The original post is located here: https://highlysensitiverefuge.com/empathy-rare-and-valuable-strength-in-the-workforce/ 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

Jill Coleman shares 4 ways to make jealousy work for you Episode 697: 4 Ways to Make Jealousy Work For You by Jill Coleman Jill Coleman is a fitness instructor and blogger who created the popular exercise program Moderation 365. Her blog features helpful advice and experience about fitness and staying in shape, in addition to articles covering entrepreneurship and personal development. She is also the co-founder of Metabolic Effect. The original post is located here: https://jillfit.com/2019/11/03/jealousy/ Indeed is the #1 source of hires in the U.S., according to TalentNest. Go to Indeed.com/STARTUP to get started 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 zen productivity Episode 696: Zen Productivity 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 post is located here: https://zenhabits.net/zen-productivity/ Indeed is the #1 source of hires in the U.S., according to TalentNest. Go to Indeed.com/STARTUP to get started 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

Will Hoekenga of Goins Writer shares 4 copywriting techniques that ever good storyteller already knows Episode 695: 4 Copywriting Techniques Every Good Storyteller Already Knows by Will Hoekenga 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/copywriting/ Indeed is the #1 source of hires in the U.S., according to TalentNest. Go to Indeed.com/STARTUP to get started 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 shares two short posts discussing what time culture is and how to help fight burnout in employees and executives Episode 694: Help Fight Employee and Executive Burnout With Self-Care AND What is Time Culture by Julie Morgenstern 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 posts are located here: https://www.juliemorgenstern.com/tips-tools-blog/2022/2/8/help-fight-employee-and-executive-burnout-with-self-care & https://www.juliemorgenstern.com/tips-tools-blog/2022/2/8/what-is-time-culture Indeed is the #1 source of hires in the U.S., according to TalentNest. Go to Indeed.com/STARTUP to get started 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 Simpson of NirAndFar talks about using mind control to raise startup cash Episode 693: Using Mind Control to Raise Startup Cash by Michael Simpson of Nir and Far 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/raisemoney/ Indeed is the #1 source of hires in the U.S., according to TalentNest. Go to Indeed.com/STARTUP to get started 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

Amber Waugaman of AW Coach shares two short posts covering how to help your employees think for themselves and guideposts for leadership and culture decisions Episode 692: Help Your Employees Think For Themselves AND Guideposts For Leadership and Culture Decisions by Amber Waugaman Amber provides crucial leadership development for leaders & employees. She wants to set you up for success as a leader! Whether you need a refresher or are learning from scratch, she partners with you to build a foundation in order to be a highly-effective and high-performing leader. As a society, we set leaders up to fail because we promote them into people management positions without providing them with the training, skills, tools, resources, and ongoing development that is necessary to be a high-performing leader. The path to high-performing leadership is just one click away. The original posts are located here: https://awcoach.co/help-your-employees-think-for-themselves/ & https://awcoach.co/guideposts-for-decisions/ Indeed is the #1 source of hires in the U.S., according to TalentNest. Go to Indeed.com/STARTUP to get started 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 techniques used by highly effective people Episode 691: 4 Mental Techniques Used By Highly Effective People 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 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/program-your-subconscious-mind-for-time-management-success-4-mental-techniques-used-by-highly-effective-people/ Indeed is the #1 source of hires in the U.S., according to TalentNest. Go to Indeed.com/STARTUP to get started 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 how to boost mental wellbeing with happiness Episode 690: How to Boost Mental Wellbeing with Happiness 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 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://www.drjennybrockis.com/2019/9/13/boost-mental-wellbeing-with-happiness/ 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

Andreas Widmer shares an excerpt from his book "The Art of Principled Entrepreneurship: Creating Enduring Value" Episode 689: An Excerpt From The Art of Principled Entrepreneurship: Creating Enduring Value by Andreas Widmer The Art of Principled Entrepreneurship is a prescription for living the American Dream and for finding the fulfilment that comes from helping employees and customers improve their lives. In his 30-year career in international business strategy, economic development, and entrepreneurship, author Andreas Widmer has seen firsthand numerous companies both succeed financially and also build a people-centered venture in the process. He shares his favorite success stories and details five key principles for conducting business in ways that combine personal virtue, the latest entrepreneurial tools, and long-term perspective in order to make business a win-win proposition for everyone. At a time when the number of new business startups is at its lowest point in 50 years and more than half the workforce at existing businesses struggles with motivation, finding a better way to do business is more urgent than ever. More about the book can be found here: https://www.amazon.com/Art-Principled-Entrepreneurship-Creating-Enduring-ebook/dp/B09BJ7NP6T 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

Vicki Cook and Amy Blacklock of Women Who Money talks about whether or not you should ever work for free. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 688: [Part 2] Should You Ever Work For Free by Vicki Cook and Amy Blacklock 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/work-for-free-exposure-experience/ 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

Vicki Cook and Amy Blacklock of Women Who Money talks about whether or not you should ever work for free. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 687: [Part 1] Should You Ever Work For Free by Vicki Cook and Amy Blacklock 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/work-for-free-exposure-experience/ 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

Josh Bauerle of EOFire talks about taking the tax deductions you deserve as an entrepreneur Episode 686: Taking the Tax Deductions You Deserve as an Entrepreneur by Josh Bauerle 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/taking-tax-deductions-deserve-entrepreneur/ 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

Luke Smith with Carl Pullein shares productivity tips for employees with disabilities Episode 685: Productivity Tips For Employees With Disabilities 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 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/productivity-tips-for-employees-with-disabilities/12/5/2021 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 tells you how to make more money in less time Episode 684: Passive Income and Side Gigs: Make More Money in Less Time 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 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/make-money/passive-income-and-side-gigs/ 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

Douglas Lang with Altris shares two short posts covering lessons in innovative leadership from Nike and why you need to increase your happiness level for success Episode 683: Lessons in Innovative Leadership from Nike AND Increase your Happiness Level for Success by Douglas Lang 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 posts are located here: http://blog.altris.co.nz/?p=1975 & http://blog.altris.co.nz/?p=2322 Indeed is the #1 source of hires in the U.S., according to TalentNest. Go to Indeed.com/STARTUP to get started 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

Patrick Thean shares an excerpt from his book "Rhythm: How to Achieve Breakthrough Execution and Accelerate Growth" Episode 682: An Excerpt From "Rhythm: How to Achieve Breakthrough Execution and Accelerate Growth" by Patrick Thean All growing companies encounter ceilings of complexity, usually when they hit certain employee or revenue milestones. In order to burst through ceiling after ceiling and innovate with growth, a company must develop a reliable system that prompts leaders to be proactive and pivot when the need arises. Drawing on his experience as a successful serial entrepreneurial and speaker, author Patrick Thean demonstrates how to identify the signs of setbacks before they occur, track those signs, and make adjustments to keep your plan on track and accelerate growth. Thean introduces a simple system to empower everyone in your company to be focused, aligned, and accountable--a three-rhythm process for effective execution: - Think Rhythm: A rhythm of strategic thinking to keep your teams focused and working on the future of your business. - Plan Rhythm: A rhythm of planning that will allow you to choose the right priorities and get your departments or divisions aligned with those priorities. - Do Rhythm: A rhythm of executing your plan and making effective and timely adjustments every week. Thean's process applies to any growing business and ensures that your organization gets into the habit of achieving success, week after week, quarter after quarter, year after year. More about the book can be found here: https://www.amazon.com/Rhythm-Achieve-Breakthrough-Execution-Accelerate/dp/0997825707 Indeed is the #1 source of hires in the U.S., according to TalentNest. Go to Indeed.com/STARTUP to get started 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 how to cultivate your work culture without having an office Episode 681: How to Cultivate Your Work Culture Without Having an Actual Office 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-cultivate-your-work-culture-without-having-an-actual-office Indeed is the #1 source of hires in the U.S., according to TalentNest. Go to Indeed.com/STARTUP to get started 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 shares a simple guide to overcoming project resistance Episode 680: A Simple Guide to Overcoming Project Resistance by Karl Staib 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/simple-guide-overcoming-project-resistance/ Indeed is the #1 source of hires in the U.S., according to TalentNest. Go to Indeed.com/STARTUP to get started 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

Cal Newport shares two short posts covering rooted productivity and why email is not work Episode 679: On Rooted Productivity AND A $5.5 Billion Reminder that Email is Not Work by Cal Newport Cal Newport is an Associate Professor of Computer Science at Georgetown University, who specializes in the theory of distributed algorithms. He previously earned his Ph.D. from MIT in 2009 and graduated from Dartmouth College in 2004. In addition to studying the theoretical foundations of our digital age as a professor, Newport also writes about the impact of these technologies on the world of work. His most recent book, Deep Work, argues that focus is the new I.Q. in the knowledge economy, and that individuals who cultivate their ability to concentrate without distraction will thrive. The original post is located here: https://www.calnewport.com/blog/2017/01/05/on-rooted-productivity/ & https://www.calnewport.com/blog/2021/08/12/a-5-5-billion-reminder-that-email-is-not-work/ Indeed is the #1 source of hires in the U.S., according to TalentNest. Go to Indeed.com/STARTUP to get started 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

Sherice Jacob with Neil Patel talks about how to measure data quality Episode 678: What is Data Quality and How Do You Measure It for Best Results by Sherice Jacob with Neil Patel 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 100 most brilliant companies. He was recognized as a top 100 entrepreneur under the age of 30 by President Obama and a top 100 entrepreneur under the age of 35 by the United Nations. The original post can be found here: https://neilpatel.com/blog/data-quality/ Indeed is the #1 source of hires in the U.S., according to TalentNest. Go to Indeed.com/STARTUP to get started 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

Michelle Schroeder-Gardner of Making Sense of Cents shares 4 things you need to start a subscription box business Episode 677: 4 Things You Need to Start a Subscription Box Business 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 readers along the way. She's currently touring North America and living out of an RV. You can learn more about her and see her monthly income reports at MakingSenseOfCents.com. The original post is located here: https://www.makingsenseofcents.com/2018/05/4-things-you-need-to-start-a-subscription-box-business.html Indeed is the #1 source of hires in the U.S., according to TalentNest. Go to Indeed.com/STARTUP to get started 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

JD Roth of Get Rich Slowly talks about taking an entrepreneurial leap of faith Episode 676: An Entrepreneurial Leap of Faith by JD Roth 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://jdroth.com/an-entrepreneurial-leap-of-faith/ 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

Isaac Morehouse talks about why we shouldn't bother asking what employers want Episode 675: “What Do Employers Want?” Is a Stupid Question by Isaac Morehouse Isaac Morehouse is the founder and CEO of Praxis, an awesome startup apprenticeship program making degrees irrelevant for careers. He is dedicated to the relentless pursuit of freedom. He's written some books, done some podcasting, and is always experimenting with self-directed living and learning. When he's not with his wife and kids or building his company, he can be found smoking cigars, playing guitars, singing, reading, writing, getting angry watching sports teams from his home state of Michigan, or enjoying the beach. The original post is located here: https://isaacmorehouse.com/2018/03/29/what-do-employers-want-is-a-stupid-question/ 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

Amber Waugaman of AW Coach shares two short posts covering what to do when employees don't meet expectations and 5 reasons why we need to develop leaders Episode 674: What to Do When Employees Don't Meet Expectations AND 5 Reasons Why We Need to Develop Leaders by Amber Waugaman Amber provides crucial leadership development for leaders & employees. She wants to set you up for success as a leader! Whether you need a refresher or are learning from scratch, she partners with you to build a foundation in order to be a highly-effective and high-performing leader. As a society, we set leaders up to fail because we promote them into people management positions without providing them with the training, skills, tools, resources, and ongoing development that is necessary to be a high-performing leader. The path to high-performing leadership is just one click away. The original posts are located here: https://awcoach.co/when-employees-dont-meet-expectations/ & https://awcoach.co/5-reasons-why-we-need-to-develop-leaders/ 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

Kurt Wilkin shares an excerpt from his book "Who's Your Mike?". This is part 2 of 2. Episode 673: [Part 2] An Excerpt From "Who’s Your Mike?" by Kurt Wilkin Kurt Wilkin is a trusted advisor for high-growth, middle-market companies as founder and managing partner of Bee Cave Capital and Co-Founder of HireBetter. With a passion for growth and a hard-earned, proven set of tools in his toolbox, Wilkin works with other entrepreneurs and CEOs to help them escape the start-up mindset and achieve next-level success. More about the book can be found here: https://www.amazon.com/Whos-Your-Mike-No-Bullsh-Entrepreneurial/dp/1954020244 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

Kurt Wilkin shares an excerpt from his book "Who's Your Mike?". This is part 1 of 2. Episode 672: [Part 1] An Excerpt From "Who’s Your Mike?" by Kurt Wilkin Kurt Wilkin is a trusted advisor for high-growth, middle-market companies as founder and managing partner of Bee Cave Capital and Co-Founder of HireBetter. With a passion for growth and a hard-earned, proven set of tools in his toolbox, Wilkin works with other entrepreneurs and CEOs to help them escape the start-up mindset and achieve next-level success. More about the book can be found here: https://www.amazon.com/Whos-Your-Mike-No-Bullsh-Entrepreneurial/dp/1954020244 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 shares the importance of changing mediums Episode 671: The Importance of Changing Mediums: Why We Need More Polymaths in the 21st Century 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/change-medium/ 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 7 key SMART goals to achieve business success Episode 670: 7 Key SMART Goals To Achieve Business Success 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 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/business-success/business-success-smart-goals-frugal-living/ 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

Benjamin Hardy shares a simple method that removes all noise and distractions Episode 669: This (Simple) Method Removes All Noise and Distractions by Benjamin Hardy Benjamin Hardy has been the top writer on Medium.com since late 2015. He focuses on self-improvement, motivation, and entrepreneurship. His writing is fueled by his personal experiences, self-directed education, and formal education. His research focuses on the psychological differences of "wantrepreneurs" and actual entrepreneurs. He lives in Clemson, South Carolina with his wife and they are the foster parents of 3 children. The original post is located here: https://medium.com/@benjaminhardy/the-simplest-hack-to-being-productive-not-busy-57ac0715550a 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

Sarah Parker talks about the origin of her company, The Pretty Peach Episode 668: Dreams Unfolding: The Pretty Peach by Sarah Parker Danae Smith is East Coast born and raised, but a West Coast girl at heart, She is the founder of This Wondrous Life, a lifestyle blog, rooted in pursuing a life lived simply, slowly, and with community. Over the years, Danae has found her heart pulled so strongly towards living a slower, more simple life. In a time where we are inundated with the message of instant gratification; where success is defined by numbers and accolades, and social media has begun to define how we live our lives, She desires to build a space and create a culture that shows another way—a more simple and slow approach to life. The original post is located here: https://thiswondrouslife.com/twl//dreams-unfolding-the-pretty-peach 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 shares 5 ways fostering creativity at work benefits the business Episode 667: 5 Ways Fostering Creativity at Work Benefits the Business by Joe Peters 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/5-ways-fostering-creativity-at-work-benefits-the-business/15/4/2020 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 Mehlberg shares two short posts covering how to solve project management and how to defeat hustle guilt Episode 666: Project Management Solution? Keep It Simple Stupid AND How to Defeat Hustle Guilt by Michael Mehlberg Michael Mehlberg is an entrepreneur and certified agile project manager who specializes in productivity and organization systems. His blog has been called "The Owners Manual to an Awesome Life" and helps high-achieving entrepreneurs master their life and business - crushing their goals, living their passion, and finding purpose, balance, and excellence in all they do. The original posts are located here: https://michaelmehlberg.com/blog/2018/5/21/project-management-solution-keep-it-simple-stupid & https://michaelmehlberg.com/blog/2018/8/15/hustle-guilt 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

Kumiko of The Budget Mom shares 4 side hustle ideas that can earn you up to $50/day Episode 665: These 4 Side Hustles Can Earn You up to $50 per Day by Kumiko Kumiko went from having a pile of credit card debt to becoming a successful budgeter and Accredited Financial Counselor. The Budget Mom exists to empower women to build a life they love on a budget they understand and can afford. The original post is located here: https://www.thebudgetmom.com/how-to-make-money-on-the-side/ 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 of Women Who Money compares working full-time to working part-time while starting a business. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 664: [Part 2] Should I Work Full or Part-Time as I Build My Business by Laura of Women Who Money 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/work-full-or-part-time-while-building-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

Laura of Women Who Money compares working full-time to working part-time while starting a business. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 663: [Part 1] Should I Work Full or Part-Time as I Build My Business by Laura of Women Who Money 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/work-full-or-part-time-while-building-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

Jen Hayes talks about the value of unpaid internships Episode 662: Unpaid Internships: Learning Opportunities or a Legal Form of Slavery? by Jen Hayes A few years ago, Jen and her husband were buried in $117,000 of student loan debt. Now, they've paid off over $100k of debt, and they're on track to have the rest paid off by the end of this year. Join their email list to get exclusive tips on how to save money, earn more, and live like no one else. The original post is located here: https://www.jenhayes.me/unpaid-internships-learning-opportunities-or-a-legal-form-of-slavery/ 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

Deborah Shelby with Dig to Fly talks about how to create a better job for yourself Episode 661: How to Create a Better Job for Yourself 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 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-to-create-a-better-job-for-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