In this episode of The Million Dollar Flip Flops Podcast, Rodric sits down with Richard Walsh - entrepreneur, speaker, coach, father of six, and founder of Sharpen the Spear Coaching - a movement helping 10,000 business owners create freedom, profit & impact in their business.

The two dive into the grit and grind required for success, emphasizing the importance of perseverance, hard work, and personal responsibility.

They also discuss the need to tether your ambition to something more foundational than outward success, Richard’s ‘five f’s’ test, and how to ensure you don’t just build a job for yourself - but a business that supports a fulfilling life!

Richard has been on the full rollercoaster ride of business ownership and learned a TON along the way. Today he helps clients scale their businesses and create long term strategies all the way through to exit and beyond.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

• Discover how resilience in sports translates to business success
• Learn the importance of taking radical ownership of your life and everything in it
• Hear about the unpredictability of career paths and how to adapt
• Gain insights into the entrepreneurial mindset and overcoming failure
• Find out why continuous improvement is the key to long-term success

Quote:

  “You are responsible for everything that happens in your life.”

– Richard Walsh

Guest links:

Sharpen The Spear Coaching

Richard’s LinkedIn

Resources:

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In this inspiring commencement speech, Rodric shares his journey and imparts valuable life lessons to the graduating class of Lockport High School in New York.

Drawing from his own experiences of entrepreneurship, success, failure, and self-discovery, Rodric emphasizes the importance of both charting one's own course AND having the courage and awareness to change it.

He encourages graduates to pursue their own direction, embrace their failures, and be independent of others' opinions to truly find fulfillment in life.

What You Will Hear In This Episode:

• The value of charting your own course and not following others' expectations
• Failures are part of the journey to success
• Surround yourself with people who celebrate your victories
• Be independent of the good opinions of others; focus on your own growth
• Your only competition is yourself; aim to be better than you were yesterday

Quote:

"You can change your life at any time. All of us…are literally one decision away from a different future.."

– Rodric Lenhart

Resources:

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In this episode, Rodric is joined by Kimberley Palomo, a dynamic coach who blends performing arts, martial arts, and public speaking into her unique coaching approach.

Kimberley shares her journey from the stage to earning a black belt in martial arts and how these experiences have shaped her coaching philosophy.

She discusses overcoming challenges, the importance of resilience, and the transformative power of martial arts in her personal and professional life.

What You Will Hear In This Episode:

• Discover how martial arts can build confidence and discipline
• Learn about Kimberley’s Triad of Mastery in coaching
• Understand the value of being fearless in the face of change
• Gain insights on balancing multiple passions and career paths

Quote:

"Martial arts was the missing piece that completed the puzzle for me, giving me the confidence and mindset to launch into coaching."

– Kimberley Palomo

Guest links:

Kimberley’s LinkedIn

Kimberley’s Insta

KiMojo Facebook Group

Resources:

Million Dollar Flip Flops

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If you aren’t 100% confident what your ‘next right move’ is in your business…I may have a tool that can help. Take the Entrepreneurial Journey Quiz and find out which stage you are in and which areas to focus on.

Take the quiz now: https://milliondollarflipflops.com/quiz/