Scams, Cash, and Fake Friendships with Lauren Gordon

With Christmas around the corner, my friend Jesse and I thought that it would be fun and meaningful to discuss office Christmas parties! I'm sure all of my business owners would be interested in discussing...Why it's important and how to make it meaningful more than just a box to tick during this season We should include HR in the party! Not just make it their jobEasy tips on making the planning easy - things to REALLY focus on Unconventional but fun ideas for the party (it doesn't have to be expensive!) Tips and ideas on the gift giving activity - plus what NOT to give based on Jesse and Karla's PhD in Christmas partiesLooking forward to getting all of your invites for your Christmas parties! You're sure to have better things to focus on after this podcast episode. If you are looking for more custom advice, let me know. My team will be able to help. We've had over 11 years of experience in this. Also - Check out Jesse Pizarro Boga on his podcast: The Inireaux Show to follow all of the fun things he's doing.Advance Merry Christmas, my dear business owners!

5 Des 202259min

I can't count how many seminars I've done off of this topic. I just love it so much! :) When managing a home, multiple businesses, spa schedules, and making sure you're still sleeping 8 hours a night seems like a delicate juggle, you need to have all the goods. So here they are -- my TOP 15 Time Management Tips and Principles. I have also coached my team through these, and they're guaranteed to make time management easy and fun for you. Here are the highlights: Multi tasking is not real or beneficial, but there are worthy alternatives to itMeasuring time productivity based on its ROIWork expands and contracts depending on the time that you decide to spend on it Learning the principle of "Deep Work" + references The Time Management principle I teach my sales team so they know which tasks to prioritize Be more productive. Feel more rested. And bask in the light of fulfilment. You're welcome! Enjoy. :)

28 Nov 202243min

Let's talk about money. Because we probably need to talk about it more anyway. Whatever your background is and whatever money situation you're in, you're bound to learn something new in this podcast with one of my good friends, Paul Halme. In this podcast episode, we discussed: Common beliefs about money, doesn't matter if you grew up in America or in a developing country How to inspire your children to have a positive money mindset Money mistakes and how to avoid them, including looking at something if it's more of an investment or more of a gamble "Boring" long term investments that will save you and your family, and the EXACT moment you should start doing itBuilding your "freedom account"How to live our lives "richer", with whatever budget you have A special way to "divide" money between a couple, to avoid most money arguments Hopefully after this episode, you're now more inspired to take money matters more seriously. Trust me, there's a ton of rewards in doing so!Find Paul Halme all over social to see what he's up to. Follow him for great money and business growth advice. See you next week!

14 Nov 20221h 2min

Author and functional medicine practitioner Lisabeth Lent sits with us to talk about how, as entrepreneurs, we can use sleep to optimize our performance in business, and enjoy life more.Warning: there are some controversial health takes here especially with how we feel about the pandemic ;) But you'll probably like that anyway. In this episode, Lisabeth shares-Lisa's story of going from having chronic pain, bad health, and CPTSD to becoming a powerful voice in nutrition and functional medicine- What the common misconceptions people have about sleep - Our best habits around sleep (super amazing tips) - Best that entrepreneurs should make to have better sleep - A sneak peek into her book, "Align Your Body, Align Your life" (available on Amazon) Lisabeth Lent is famous for her multi-dimensional and compassionate approach to health progression, which makes this meaningful coversation about rest and sleep an important take in today's hectic, modern life. Her simple and effortless low-impact “IMI” (Intuitive Movement Integration) method trains people to learn basic foundations of healthy posture, body-mechanics, and inward focus. Specially designed for people who hate to exercise and suffer from chronic low-energy, the IMI method demonstrates how gentle exercise can be as fun as it is strength-building and emotionally rejuvenating.Hope you love this episode, and I would recommend learning more about Lisabeth's work at InnerAlignmentEducation.com.

7 Nov 20221h 12min

Paul Tokgozoglu is a martial artist, podcast creator, and business developer. After a lifetime of struggling with autism and OCD, Paul resolved to master his mental health. Through a journey of self discovery, Paul realized that the lifestyle of a martial artist provided the best possible outlet for improving his mental health and becoming a better person.In this intimate conversation about martial arts and mental health, Paul tells us his thoughts and stories about...- How his journey in martial arts started with spanking (and how my experience in spanking was different, lol)- Why Brazilian Jiu Jitsu over other martial arts, and why you should consider it, too- Surprising benefits of martial arts that most people don't know about - How a regular "fighting" practice can help you become mentally stronger- Everyone has anger and agression, use it wisely- What most entrepreneurs are missing out on, mental health-wise Paul founded the brand Jiu Jitsu Outlet (a merch brand and a podcast), and has dedicated his life to helping entrepreneurs scale their businesses and unlock their mental power.

1 Nov 202247min

Because you asked for it, here are my TOP 15 ways to maintain great, clear skin, a healthy body inside out, avoid wrinkles, and make sure that you're hotter than your high school bully. Bonus: some of my favorite products right now. Listen til the end and take down notes. Enjoy!

24 Okt 202249min

Tons of travelling entrepreneurs have fully embraced the use of Airbnbs. I bet you've had your own experiences too!In this story-rich episode, I was able to force my friend Arne Giske, to share his Airbnb experience from staying in over 100 homes around the world. In this episode, we rekindled our most memorable travel stories and talked about: What attracted Arne to the idea of renting Airbnbs vs. HotelsPros and Cons, and how to make the decision of which Airbnb to hire (important tips here!)His top 2 most memorable Airbnb experiences (including homemade pasta and a hot driver!)Worst Airbnb experiences -- yup, it was something illegal ;) Our wishlist for Airbnb 2.0 + tips for Airbnb hosts Tips for first time or newbie Airbnb users and important lessonsResources for investing in AirbnbsReady for your next Airbnb experience? Safe travels, and put this podcast on for a funner time on your trip there.

17 Okt 20221h 4min

Have you always thought about what it's really like to write a book?In this episode, we'll peel back the curtains and hear real-life stories about book writing, publishing, promotions, and all the emotional roller coasters that go with it, with rockstar Writer, Editor, and Book Publication Consultant, Melissa Drake. Over iced teas by the pool, we chatted aboutMost common misconceptions about writing a book Writing is an act of service, it's not merely hearing yourself talkGet out of your head and write a book (surprising activities to help you do this!)Developing vulnerability in sharing your story Top people and services to hire when writing / publishing a bookA breakdown of why the ROI of a book is foreverI've personally written a book and I also shared some never-before-seen stories there! Hope you love this episode, and hope it inspires you to share your story and write a book.Want more goodies that will help you write a book? Find Melissa Drake on social media or visit her site AwakenYourInnerAuthor.com.

10 Okt 202256min