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In this episode of the DREAM. THINK. DO. podcast, learn about to beating decision fatigue. Listen To The Podcast:                           Do you find yourself mentally exhausted at the end of the day? If you’re like most… the answer is, “Heck yes." That might be due to something called “Decision Fatigue.” So how you can learn about to beating decision fatigue. I’ve been getting a lot of questions on this subject… so I dug into the topic (and some real-world solutions) for this week’s deep dive! Decision fatigue affects everyone… but some learn to beat it. Steve Jobs, Mark Zuckerberg, and others have taken it seriously… and have learned to overcome it by using the simple but powerful strategies we’ll discuss. We’ll discuss: What is DF and why does it matter Simple strategies for thinking clearer and making better decisions throughout your day How to “stack" your day to be productive Hacks for "decision clearing” Ways to better manage your to-do list Whether you have a demanding career,

In this DREAM THINK DO interview, Peter Nichols joins me to discuss that fateful trip, his tips for pursuing big, audacious dreams… AND we talk about one key to a business that’s changed everything for him. In this episode of the DREAM. THINK. DO. podcast, be ready to reach your dreams! Listen To The Podcast:                           After a fateful afternoon in rainy Guatemala, Peter Nichols found himself with a new pair of boots and a new dream. That’s sometimes how it happens.  You get hit with a new dream… right out of the blue. (Or in Pete’s case… right out of a rain cloud!) Fast forward a few years... Peter Nichols is the founder of WILCOX Boots. His company has over 3000 customers in 27 countries and counting!   We dive into: The story behind how WILCOX Boots got started How he started small with a big dream (ie. he had no $$$) His keys for getting started and staying with it Some critical concepts for successful social media And… we dive into questions from Dream.Think.Doer’s too

Elizabeth Grace Saunders is a successful entrepreneur and a regular contributor to the Harvard Business Review.  She helps successful people from all walks of life to prioritize their day and create a better work-life blend.  In our conversation, she shares some real-world tips and techniques from her best-selling books and coaching sessions. In this episode of the DREAM. THINK. DO. podcast, be ready to manage your time correctly! Listen To The Podcast:                           Guilty?  Overwhelmed?  Stressed out?  You’re not alone. If you’re like many... you’re probably tempted to put more and more on your to-do list every day. The question is: are you managing your time or investing it? Time management coach, Elizabeth Grace Saunders, joins me to talk about the importance of time investment.   We dig into: A secret strategy for protecting your time Keys to understanding “internal commitments" vs "external commitments" Tips for doing a time audit and better focusing your time Resisting th

My guest, Patrick Vlaskovits, shares how he feels he “wasted” 7-8 years of his life trying to do what everyone else was doing.  It wasn’t until he allowed himself to explore possibilities outside of those expectations that he really started to hustle. In this episode of the DREAM. THINK. DO. podcast, be prepared to put yourself into momentum! Listen To The Podcast:                           Have you ever been stuck in the Mediocrity of “Meh”? Have you ever felt like you were losing your momentum? If so... you’re not alone. Patrick is now the CEO of Superpowered and New York Times bestselling author of The Lean Entrepreneur.  His newest book is Hustle: The Power to Change Your Life with Money, Meaning, & Momentum. Tune in as Patrick discusses what hustling means to him, how he got to where he is today, and what you can do to find momentum! In this episode you’ll learn: Hacks of the hustle The three unseen laws of the hustle What is the Mediocrity of “Meh” and how you can escape it Tips on pit

Find out from today’s guest, HGTV’s Michele Brown. In this episode of the DREAM. THINK. DO. podcast, start creating the life you want to live! Listen To The Podcast:                           How in the world do you take an idea and turn it into a TV show!? In fact, we dig into Michele Brown story of having no cash to put towards her dream of having her own show… but how she figured out a way! Her creative approach helped her to produce a demo reel that not only got her on HGTV but PBS, DIY and Rachel Ray! Tune in for an inspirational story from an artisan, craftsperson, entrepreneur, and TV personality about how to discover your passion, then build a career on it. In this episode, you will… Get tips on discovering through doing, to uncover your big idea! Hear about one fatal trap that stops people before they even get started (and how to avoid it!) Discover what ‘complementary dreams’ are, and how to leverage them Realize how one key concept made all the difference for Michele Learn how M

My guest this week is Justin Williams, and he’s a house flipper… at black belt ninja levels!  But he takes a different approach. In this episode of the DREAM. THINK. DO. podcast, be ready to be flipped! Listen To The Podcast:                           What comes to mind when you hear the phrase "House Flipper"? If you’re like me, you probably think construction, build-outs, and those stress-filled shows on HGTV. He started with nothing and now, ten years later, he’s flipped more than 500 houses!  More importantly… he’s replaced himself to the point that he only has a five-hour work week. It’s due largely to his ability to systematize, which you’ll learn about here today! Tune in to hear from house-flipping coach, trainer, and entrepreneur, Justin Williams! In this episode, you will… Get tips on how to make great money flipping houses Understand that there’s more…and less…to flipping houses than what you see on TV Hear what "Entrepreneurial ADD" is, and what to do about it! Listen to some ke

Whether it’s climbing mountains, climbing the charts with a book, starting a new business or taking your career to new heights… I guarantee you’ll be inspired (and equipped) by Calvin Johannsen story. In this episode of the DREAM. THINK. DO. podcast, be ready to test your strength! Listen To The Podcast:                           So… he’s in the midst of climbing 75 summits measuring 14,000’ or more... in just 75 days. Wow. If there ever was a test of strength, strategy, commitment, and tenacity... this would be it. Want to find out what you’re capable of? Maybe it’s time to metaphorically join Calvin Johannsen and begin the adventure you’ve been dreaming of. Tune in and get the strength (and strategies) you need to get started, keep going or cross the finish line! In this episode, you will… Hear an amazing story of passion, adventure, and commitment Learn how to shift your perspective to see opportunities instead of obstacles Understand the key to achieving bigger dreams (it doesn’t cost you

My guest today is Mike Housholder – the pastor of one of the fastest-growing churches in the United States.  (Lutheran Church of Hope in Des Moines Iowa.  BTW: That’s my church!  Woot woot!) In this episode of the DREAM. THINK. DO. podcast, prepare yourself for A Calling! Listen To The Podcast:                           “How do I figure what my calling in life really is?” That was a question someone emailed me recently. A “calling.”  Do you have one?   Do you want one? Are you trying to figure out what yours is? That’s one of the subjects we dive into in this week’s DTD interview. Mike knows a thing or two about “calling” and sorting out your calling.  (Spoiler alert: He didn’t originally think his “calling" was to be a pastor at all!) Plus, he knows a lot about growth and leadership too.  (When Mike started with the church in the early ‘90s - the congregation was at a solid 15 people.  But since then, Hope has grown to include its original location plus four satellite sites, and it serves over 15,

In this episode of the DREAM. THINK. DO. podcast, be ready to set your day up for Success! Listen To The Podcast:                           Why is it that some people succeed and others don’t? More importantly… how is it that some people can get knocked down, but then find a way to get back up and breakthrough whatever was holding them back? There might just be a "secret sauce" for this. And that’s what today’s DREAM. THINK. DO. episode is all about. I talk with entrepreneur and musician, Aaron Anastasi. Aaron Anastasi has had successes on multiple fronts.  In fact, he combined his two biggest passions (music and business) to create online training for budding musicians.  This training has helped thousands of people and brought in millions in revenue. But amid the success, Aaron has also suffered a number of setbacks along the way too. In our conversation, we dig into Aaron’s story and some freakishly specific strategies that help him set up each day for success!  More importantly, we talk about ho

In this episode of the DREAM. THINK. DO. podcast, be ready to believe in yourself and start dreaming! Listen To The Podcast:                           Have you ever dreamed of doing something that seemed impossible? That’s definitely Jon Bailey’s story.  (He’s my DTD guest this week.) Just a few years ago, Jon was managing a Chick Fil-a, but his dream was to do voice-over work. It didn’t make sense… but with the support of his wife, he started to work his dream job on the side.  Now Jon has over 300 movie trailers to his credit and he’s the voice of “Honest Trailers” on the YouTubes.  (HT’s get about 3+million views per video) Plus, at the most recent Comi-Con in San Diego… it was announced that Jon secured one of the most sought-after roles in the industry! (You’ll have to listen to the interview to get THAT story!) That’s right.  On today’s DREAM. THINK. DO. Episode, Jon and I talk about his story and how he took specific steps to create his own dream job! In this episode, you will hear how Jon:

In this episode of the DREAM. THINK. DO. podcast, be ready to write your first book with tips from book veterans with Honoree Corder! Listen To The Podcast:                           Are you ready to write your first book? That’s right – not just your one book, but the first book of many. If so, you won’t want to miss Honorée’s failproof tips for cultivating a writing schedule, creating duplicable themes, and writing to solve your audience’s pain points. If you’re a professional in any field, writing a book is the best calling card you can ever create, and long outlasts business cards and emails. There’s no time like the present to start getting more business. The best part? There’s absolutely nothing getting in your way… not even being a bad writer, because all it takes to write a book is a great idea, hard work, and an amazing team of talented people to help you make it happen. Tune in today and start writing! In this episode, you will… Learn not to allow writer’s block to be a part of your vocab

In this episode of the DREAM. THINK. DO. podcast, be ready to break your fear! Listen To The Podcast:                           Have you ever needed to break away from what everyone else expected you to do? Have you ever needed to step out and take a risk? Have you ever had to stay the course… even when everything in you wants to give up and run to something “safe?” If you said yes to any (or all) of these… you need to listen to this week’s DREAM. THINK. DO. Interview. I talk with successful entrepreneur and former NFL player, Niyi Sobo. Niyi Sobo is someone who chose his own path… faced his fears… and broke through to play at the highest level of his game! In this episode, you will… Hear how to prime yourself for success every morning Discover how to stay with it… even when you’re not feeling motivated Learn how to pivot, especially when life doesn’t go exactly as you’d planned Understand how one key concept is at the core of pushing through fear and achieving more success Even if you’re

In this episode of the DREAM. THINK. DO. podcast, we will talk about Secrets to building a website fast (even if you’re not a techie!). Listen To The Podcast:                           Ask, and you shall receive! Do you want to know what I love most about what I do? You! That’s right – I love this community. I asked you all what you wanted to hear about and an overwhelming number of you said, “Help me build an awesome website!” Well, Dream. Think. Do.-ers, you’re really going to like this one. We’re going to do a deep dive into the basics of how to build a website from start to finish including which platforms to use, what copy to create and how to find affordable designers to help you make it happen. I’m here to share what I learned so you can avoid the BIG mistakes I've made with my first websites – so you can spend a fraction of the time and money that I did! In this episode, you will… Get the secrets of building a freakishly awesome website fast (even if you’re not a techie!) Learn what in

Today’s DREAM. THINK. DO. guest, Travis Robertson can help! In this episode of the DREAM. THINK. DO. podcast, be ready to push your limits, be inspired and be more driven to succeed than ever before. Listen To The Podcast:                           If you have confidence, determination, and the right mindset, you can tackle almost anything you set your mind to. But how do you develop those things?  Especially in the face of the tough stuff that life throws at you? If you’ve been eager to push your limits to grow your business or yourself, this episode is going to leave you inspired, motivated, and more driven to succeed than ever before, so tune in! Plus… Travis also talks about how he used these principles to become one of the most recognized and sought-after real estate coaches even though he’s never been a real estate agent himself! In this episode, you will… Understand that a good business model can be translated into any industry Learn how to use fear as a signpost and leverage it to plan y

In this episode of the DREAM. THINK. DO. podcast, my guest Nick Westergaard shares some amazing insider tips on how to do marketing that's right for your business. Listen To The Podcast:                             Do you need to break through the noise to reach more people? Maybe you’re trying to grow your social media presence. You want to spread the word about your big idea. Maybe you’re trying to let people know about your product or service.  Or… maybe… you’re doing something that’s freakishly cool… and you’re wanting to invite people to be a part of it. You’re passionate. You’re awesome at what you do. You know you can help people. At the same time… you feel like you’re being drowned out. You’re sinking in a sea of social media. Can you identify? Well… maybe it’s time to get scrappy! With this episode of DREAM. THINK. DO., I’m interviewing Nick Westergaard.  He’s a recognized brand strategist and the author of Get Scrappy: Smarter Digital Marketing for Businesses. Nick and I talk about… H

In this episode of the DREAM. THINK. DO. podcast, my guest Willie Morris shares his journey involving his faith and how he created an impact-driven company.  Listen To The Podcast:        Imagine it. You move to NYC with a dream.  You start to connect with people. Then BOOM!  You find yourself pitching the idea to Gary Vaynerchuk. (And… as result… he chooses to invest in you!) How does that happen? Well… that’s exactly what I talk with today’s DREAM. THINK. DO. guest, Willie Morris, about.  Because it's the story behind his company called “Faithbox." In this episode, I talk with Willie about…     Why he wanted to create an "impact-driven company"     How Willie set himself up for meeting influential people like Gary V, and stayed authentic to who he is     How Faithbox went from zero to 9,000 monthly subscribers in less than a year     How to work through the growing pains of a quickly-changing company     Why the key to good customer service is eliminating the need for customer service  

In this episode of the DREAM. THINK. DO. podcast, we'll talk about How to Raise Your Kids to be Weird… In All the Right Ways and how to upgrade your parenting skills! Listen To The Podcast:        Think about it. Weird people change the world. Sir Richard Branson… Steve Jobs… Margaret Thatcher… Elon Musk… the list goes on and on. Growing up… most people labeled them as weird. But that “weirdness” helped them to think differently and eventually… make a HUGE impact. But how do you cultivate that? In honor of Fathers Day (here in the US), I’m diving into some specific ideas and strategies that you can use to inspire the right kind of weirdness in your kiddos… and in yourself! In this episode, you will… Learn how letting your children go can really help them grow Hear how utilizing coaching tools can help improve your parenting! Get insights on why asking questions is more valuable than providing answers Understand how taking risks often leads to invaluable learning opportunities Discover th

In this episode of the DREAM. THINK. DO. podcast, our guest Scott Siepker will talk about how an unexpected success can either motivate you or keep you stuck. Listen To The Podcast:        It’s crazy… but sometimes success can make us perfectionists. Have you ever experienced a time when you had some success but then… almost instantly... started to feel stuck? Our guest on today’s episode, Scott Siepker, is the epitome of a DREAM. THINK. DO-er. Scott is an actor, writer, producer, and star of the viral video “Iowa Nice.” (By the way, that “viral” video shot to over a million views… almost over night… and got him on MSN, CNN, ESPN, and even the BBC.) I invited Scott to come on the show to talk about how unexpected success can either motivate you toward new goals or make you feel stuck. Tune in for tons of insights on cultivating creativity amid pressure, building a team and community, putting your work out there—even when it’s not perfect, and striving toward your goals—even if you don’t always have

In this episode of the DREAM. THINK. DO. podcast, we'll talk about our guest Pat Flynn new book that fits perfectly well with the DREAM. THINK. DO-er mindset! Listen To The Podcast:        Have you ever been hit with an idea and you’re like, “Wow! That could really work!”? But then there’s a voice that says, “Well . . . maybe not so much.” And what happens next? Well… you feel stuck because you’re not sure whether the idea will fly or not. In this episode, we head straight into the “Could this really work?” question with a true entrepreneurial force of nature—Pat Flynn! Through his "Smart Passive Income" blog and wildly popular podcast, Pat reaches hundreds of thousands of people every month, covering topics in online entrepreneurship, digital marketing and lifestyle business. Today, I talk with him about his new book, “Will It Fly?” — an awesome read that fits so freakishly well with the DREAM. THINK. DO-er mindset, it’s as if Pat wrote it just for us! In this episode, you will . . . Understa

In this episode of the DREAM. THINK. DO. podcast, I'll be sharing three of my favorite facilitator strategies! Listen To The Podcast:        Have you ever found yourself preparing to speak to a group of people and you really wanted to find some ways for them to engage with you and each other? I’m talking about getting people to actually open up, share their thoughts, and really participate? It’s not always easy… but when you have the right strategies… it can make all the difference! In today’s “deep dive,” I respond to a DREAM. THINK. DO-er’s question and share three of my favorite facilitator strategies! I call ‘em “input maximizers”—and I’ve had great results with them! And that’s exactly why I want to share them with you! So whether you’re an occasional meeting facilitator, a leader looking for new ways to get your team talking, or a speaker who wants to make your ideas really stick with people, this episode is for you! In this episode, you will:  Get tips to prevent dead air with a techniqu