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Entrepreneurship can be a roller coaster of emotions, success, failure, and so much more. In today's episode we discuss how you can help make the ride more sustainable and less emotional in the process. Some of the steps, tools, and resources you can use include:The people around you…Know your risk tolerance…Pivot quicklyNetwork, Network, NetworkKeep perspectiveAsk for helpBe real about how you are feelingToday's episode is sponsored byPenji - Use code 'JUMBLE' to get 15% off your first monthOpportunityInChina.com

In today's episode we are revisiting three more episodes from Seasons 1 & 2. This is a great time to catch up on some past episodes. We revisit our conversations with Jeffrey Shaw, Johnathan Grzybowski, and Chad Frey.Today's episode is sponsored by OpportunityInChina.com Penji (use code 'JUMBLE' to get 15% off your first mont)

We are revisiting some great past episodes in today's episode. With many new listeners, it's easy to miss the past episodes with power packed guests. In segment one we chat with Leon Logothetis. He shares his story of going from stock broker to traveling the world on the kindness of strangers. In our second segment with chat with Ryan Williams about the world of influence. In our final segment with chat with former Late Show with David Letterman writer Bill Scheft about his career in writing.Today's episode is sponsored by...Penji - Use code 'JUMBLE' to get 15% off your first monthOpportunityInChina.com

Everyone is told to find a 'work-life' balance, however Tamara Loehr doesn't think this is healthy. As a successful entrepreneur, wife, mother, boss, and active global citizen she realized that balance was impossible. Instead she is blazing a new way by creating the blend of work and life. This has freed her up to become at all of them. Removing the barriers and segmentation in life has opened new possibilities of creativity. In today's episode we talk about this new blend, creativity, being an entrepreneur, building businesses that give back, building an impactful life, defining your values, and finding your freedom.Today's episode is sponsored by:Penji - Use code 'JUMBLE' to get 15% off your first month of unlimited graphic design.OpportunityInChina.comAbout Tamara LoehrEntrepreneur and creative powerhouse Tamara Loehr has spent her life making disruptive change for good by ‘doing the opposite’. Now she’s encouraging other women to leverage their personal power for global impact.  Born in Australia int

Many business owners feel like they are providing the best customer service possible, however only 8% of consumers feel like they are getting the experience they want. Why is there such a delivery gap? In today's episode Jill Raff shares how businesses can begin to use customer experience to change the game. Today's episode is sponsored byPenji - Use code 'JUMBLE' to get 15% off your first monthOpportunityInChina.comMore about Jill RaffJill Raff, founder and the driving force behind The Jill Raff Group, is a highly experienced CX Strategist (Customer Experience) and published author. For over 25 years she has been delivering world-class customer service and experiences. Jill developed her customer-first philosophy growing up in the “McDonald’s family.” In 1959 her family opened store #150 in Ocala, Florida. From age seven, while shadowing her father and working her way around every station in the restaurant, she experienced first-hand the results of founder Ray Kroc’s philosophy of QSC & V (Quality, S

Throughout Martin Dugard's life, running has been a consistent place he always returns. He's written for Outside, Sports Illustrated, and Runner's World about the world of running. He recently updated and rereleased his best selling book 'To Be A Runner'. Since his start as a writer, Martin has gone on to be a New York Times bestselling author writing books with Bill O'Reilly, James Patterson, and Mark Burnett. In today's episode we chat about his rereleased book, taking the risk to leave a corporate job to chase his dream of being a freelance writer, the process of writing, collaboration with others to write books, and his tips for those who want to take the risk and go 'all in' on chasing their dreams.TODAY'S EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY Penji - Use code 'JUMBLE' to get 15% off your first monthOpportunityInChina.comAbout MartinMr. Dugard is also the author of the critically lauded memoir To Be A Runner, a series of essays which takes the reader around the world as he recounts his personal journey through the

Faith is a powerful tool in the journey of chasing big ideas and dreams. It often is the driving force into facing our fears, step into the unknown, and put our trust into things bigger than us. In today's episode we dive deep into the journey of faith and how it can superpower our dreams.In the first segment we discuss why faith matters. 1) It kills fear2) It gives us hope3) It allows us to trust4) It reminds us of what matters / our priorities5) It gives us confidenceIn our second segment we chat about 'Where to find faith.' And in our final segment we discuss the steps to faith including:1) Face fear, the unknown, the situations you face2) Rise above what you see and feel3) Take Action4) Find joy in the suffering5) Pray, meditate, reflect6) Sleep7) Speak with certainty, know where you are going and paint that picture8) Celebrate small victories9) Don't fear failure, lean into it and learn10) Ask for help11) Celebrate others and their wins12) Stay humble

Quotes are used to inspire us. In today's episode I explore four quotes all about ideas. What can we learn from these quotes?"Everything Begins With An Idea." – Earl Nightengale"Ideas Won't Keep. Something Must Be Done About Them."– Alfred North Whitehead"A Pile Of Rocks Ceases To Be A Rock When Somebody Contemplates It With The Idea Of A Cathedral In Mind." – Antoine De St-Exupery“There Is One Thing Stronger Than All The Armies In The World, And That Is An Idea Whose Time Has Come.”– Victor HugoLater in the episode we talk about fining inspiration on the journey of chasing big ideas and dreams.Today's episode is sponsored by...Penji: Use code 'JUMBLE' to get 15% off your first monthIdea Camps

We picked ten recent questions from listeners and are answering them on today's episode.What is something about yourself that nobody knows?What are the best ways to think of ideas for a startup?I want to start a business but I don’t have money… What do I do?What does this quote mean? ‘Great minds discuss ideas, Average minds discuss events, small minds discuss people.’ If I have an idea to start a startup, what are the first things I should do?What are some good ideas for a YouTube Video? What does it take to create a great podcast?Why do you watch true crime shows, podcasts, and documentaries?What podcasts do you listen to when you are alone?Is it better to create my own website from scratch or use sites like weekly or Squarespace?Today's episode is sponsored by:Penji: Use Code 'JUMBLE' and get 15% of your first month.OpportunityInChina.com

What does it mean to be a disruptor in technology? Adrien Schmidt and the team at Bouquet have created Aristotle to help businesses and individuals better understand their data by using voice activated AI. This innovation helps humans turn big data into meaningful information.Throughout the interview we go deep into Innovation vs Inventing, the importance of creating a new future, overcoming expectations, having healthy systems for using failure to succeed, the future of AI, communicating your message, and more.Web Summit VideoAbout Adrien SchmidtIn 2004 Adrien Schmidt co-founded Squid Solutions, a software company based in Paris that provides usage analytics to publishers around the world. As Squid Solutions rapidly turned companies into data-driven enterprises, he went on to open offices for Squid Solutions in Beijing in 2006 and San Francisco in 2014.On a mission to become a market leader in a new generation of analytics tools, Adrien co-founded Bouquet in 2015, creating a product that brings fulfilling

In today's episode we give you an update on some exciting news around Idea Camps, upcoming guests, and more news from jumbleThink. Later in the episode we talk about The Power of Perseverance as we chase our dreams and ideas.In our modern time perseverance has gone out of vogue. We want quick answers, fast success, and an easy journey of making our dreams and ideas a reality. For some this is their reality, however for most of us the journey is much harder. The Power of Perseverance is what we need to see our dreams and ideas come into fruition. My own journey has been one that is built on perseverance. I share a few of my own stories past and present on how perseverance has been a powerful tool in making my dreams and ideas become real.Later in the episode I share 8 tips on how to make perseverance your super power too.Set clear mini-goalsCelebrate victories and successMaintain optimism and enthusiasmGet the right people around you to encourage youStay FocusedWork HardWhen you want to give up, do one more th

Many podcasters are focused on the world of Audio, but Javier Mercedes has decided to go big and incorporate video into his podcasting strategy since day one. His interviews are all done in person with video. Beyond interviews Javier helps creators understand how they can use video more effectively in building their audience and influence. He shares all kinds of tips from his years of working in a recording studio and being the senior video editor for the Chive. Now he has headed out on his own to taken what his has learned and share it with the world. Javier hosts the weekly 'Passion in Progress' podcast which interviews a wide range of guests about their journey of chasing their passions.LinksWebsite: https://www.javiermercedes.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-R_lZ5qRnNEq3gXdnoKqZwInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/javiermercedesx/Twitter: https://twitter.com/JavierMercedesxFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/javiermercedesxToday's episode is sponsored by OpportunityInChina.com

Continuing our series on 'The Power of' we dive into The Power of Community. Community is significant for the success of ideas and dreams. But what is community, why is it powerful, and who makes up the community that drive our ideas and dreams forward. In today's episode we dive deep into community.In segment one we define the traits and characteristics of community? We believe that their are seven key traits including:Interest and TopicLocationShared CultureCommon Goal / Reason / or thoughtOwnershipA long term commitmentShared ValuesIn segment two we discuss why community matters to dreamers and idea makers:ConflictSupportWisdom and ExperiencePerspective and InsightIn segment three we discuss the different people who need to be in your community if you are trying to make your dreams and ideas a reality:Family and FriendsYour Social GroupsPeer Groups and Mastermind GroupsExpertsCoachesPlaces of LearningYour TeamEarly Adaptors and AdvocatesCustomersIn our final segment we bring it all together to share how yo

What does it take to be an elite athlete? How can you set records in multiple disciplines of running? In today's episode Deena Kastor shares the story of her running career and how it changed her thinking, leading her to victory. Deena holds the American record for the marathon and half marathon distances. She also won bronze in the 2004 Athens Olympics. In the episode we talk about running, family, the power of team, overcoming disappointment, finding identity, and flow.'Many people describe flow as effortless. But a race was always an effort. Flow, to me, was the absence of resistance, when you push into a pace and find nothing in the way of your pursuit. It's movement in its most freeing form.' - Deena KastorLinksBook: Let Your Mind Run: A memoir of thinking my way to victory by Deena Kastor and Michelle HamiltonWebsite: https://deenakastor.com/Recommended ReadingArt of LearningThe Happiness AdvantageBig PotentialAbout Deena KastorWith a record-breaking running resume that elevates and evolves at the same

Rana Gujral didn't take the typical path into the life of Entrepreneurship. Instead of taking the 'safe' path in business, he took a leap into the unknown. As he took this new journey into entrepreneurship he had to embrace the discomfort. Now he is leading the charge to redefine how AI is using EQ (Emotional Intelligence) to redefine Emotion AI.'Don't play it safe, It's not worth the risk' - Rana GujralIn the episode we discuss: AI, Robotics, Entrepreneurship, Robotics, Risk, and more.Recommended Reading: The Goal and Ego is the EnemyLinksRana Gujral WebsiteBehavioral SignalsjumbleThinkAbout Rana GujralRana Gujral is an entrepreneur, speaker, investor and the CEO of Behavioral Signals, an enterprise software company that delivers a robust and fast evolving emotion AI engine that introduces emotional intelligence into speech recognition technology. Rana has been awarded the ‘Entrepreneur of the Month’ by CIO Magazine and the ‘US China Pioneer’ Award by IEIE, he has been listed among Top 10 Entrepreneurs to fo

What does it take to build a brand in a crowded market? In today's episode we chat with Steve Trayner about his journey of building brands in the clothings industry. Now he helps other brands find their identity, message, and audience to grow their business and influence the world. Steve founded The Barbarian Agency and Great George Watches. He shares the story of how he and his team built these brands and the lessons they learned along the way.Now Steve and his wife Rhema have founded a Revive NYC and LA to help re-imagine how the church in the America can bring back community and deep relationships. They are helping the church remember the local communities and people that they serve.In today's episode we also chat about: the church in America, building businesses, learning as you go, brand consulting, understanding the vision, and more.Recommended Reading: Blue Ocean StrategyToday's episode is sponsored by Mighty Travels and OpportunityInChina.comMore about Steve TraynerSteve has been building brands, stra

Recently Apple held their spring product announcement. In the announcement they launched their new products including Apple Card, Apple Arcade, Apple TV+, and Apple News. Are these new services and products fall in line with the Apple innovation and invention that we've come to know? In today'e episode we chat about the power of innovation and invention. I share how Apple has lost it's identity and visionary power.Later in the episode we talk about how you can find your identity and visionary ability to lead your industry with innovation and invention. Today's episode is sponsored by Mighty Travels.

Beth Guckenberger has been on a mission to help children around the world. Durning a missions trip to Mexico, her and her husband wanted to help more. They found an orphanage and met people that really needed help. This birthed a mission in their lives to serve children. In today's episode we talk about finding missions that move you to a new place of compassion. Beth shares how they created the Five Point Childhood Development Model to serve kids through their physical, emotional, educational, social, and spiritual needs. They now serve children in Mexica, Nigeria, India, and Haiti. This episode will challenge you to find the mission in your life that causes you to take action.Links: Back2Back, Beth Guckenberger WebsiteToday's episode is sponsored by Mighty Travels and OpportunityInChina.comAbout Beth GuckenbergerBeth and her husband, Todd, live with their family in Cincinnati, Ohio where they serve as Co-Executive Directors of Back2Back Ministries. After graduating from Indiana University, the Gucken

Have you ever felt stuck in your life's routine? Do you feel like you are playing it safe and not taking the risks to move your dreams and ideas forward? You might need The Power of Adventure back in your life. In the last few weeks we've discussed 'The Power of Boredom' and 'The Power of Wonder'. On today's episode we chat about 'The Power of Adventure'. Many of us choose to life the safe and comfortable life instead of stepping into the life we were designed to live. Our lives feel small and insignificant. One tool that you can use to step into the unknown and overcome the fears is The Power of Adventure. In segment one of today's episode I share a few stories about a trip that I took a few years back. I share how an old woman lost in NYC found her way, how my wife and I were kicked off a bus in the middle of one of the worst sections of New York, and how these stories unlock the power of adventure in our lives.The the second segment we discuss the 'why' behind a lifestyle of adventure. We talk ab

Guitarist Adam Miller has played with some of the biggest names in music, but what does it take to craft your own signature sound all while building a business around your music? By fusing the best of acoustic, jazz, blues, and fingerstyle playing, Adam is creating a new style of instrumental guitar music. In today's episode Adam shares his crazy story of how he played with Les Paul in NYC, his recent move to LA, crafting his unique sound, and his album 'The Defining of Success'. Links: Website, Instagram, Facebook, YouTubeToday's episode is sponsored by Mighty Travels and OpportunityInChina.comAbout Adam MillerWith a unique approach to the guitar, Adam Miller's music is groovy and approachable, whilst having a melodic sophistication that only comes from years of cross genre hopping. His inclusion of complex rhythms and dissonant haunting phrases, combined with breathtaking riffs and melodies are his signature. His jazz influenced style with finger-picking mastery creates a improvisation filled live perform