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:

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In this episode Rodric sits down with Parker Jay Lazeski; a seasoned entrepreneur, motivational speaker and founder of the RSLTS Club - a community of men that’s all about creating success beyond that - learning to thrive. They talk about the often-overlooked issues faced by modern men in business.

Parker shares his journey of building an eight-figure business while struggling with personal demons, highlighting the importance of self-awareness and emotional integrity. The two discuss the pitfalls of avoiding your personal issues, the fear of success, and the necessity of having a clear purpose in life.

What You Will Hear In This Episode:

• Understand why many men avoid confronting personal issues
• Learn the importance of aligning your business goals with personal values
• Discover how to overcome the fear of success and self-sabotage
• Gain insights into the necessity of emotional intelligence for men
• Explore the concept of having a greater purpose and its impact on success

Quote:

"Most men don't know how to feel, and therefore they don't know why it's feeling off."

– Parker Jay Lazeski

Guest links:

Parker’s insta

Parker’s LinkedIn

Resources:

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In this episode Rodric chats with Emanuel Rose, an accomplished author, speaker, and marketing agency owner.

Emanuel shares his journey from a background in psychology and business to creating marketing guides and even a series of children’s books.

We dive into the importance of authentic marketing in the age of AI, the value of human connection in storytelling, how the fundamentals of marketing can be lost in the buzz over AI, and also how his passion projects stem from a desire to influence and connect with his grandchildren.

What You Will Hear In This Episode:

• Discover the inspiration behind Emanuel’s children’s book series
• Learn how marketing’s foundational principles can be applied to creative projects
• Understand the significance of authenticity in marketing and AI
• Gain insights on targeting and niching in business strategies
• Hear Emanuel’s thoughts on the human element in storytelling and business

Quote:

"We have to be able to speak human to human in order to use these tools correctly."

– Emanuel Rose

Guest links:

https://emanuelrose.com/

Emanuel’s LinkedIn

Emanuel’s Facebook

Resources:

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In this episode, Rodric talks about the concept of building your tribe from the inside out.

Rodric emphasizes the importance of not only surrounding yourself with the right people, but ALSO recognizing that the lives of others - and the lessons they hold - can in turn influence our own journey; if we remain open and curious.

What You Will Hear In This Episode:

• Learn how to build your tribe with intentionality and insight
• Discover the significance of reflecting on external influences
• Recognize and respond to subtle messages that resonate with you
• Gain practical tips for identifying and choosing your five closest friends

Quote:

"Who you choose to surround yourself with has a greater effect on your happiness and success than maybe you realize."

– Rodric Lenhart

Resources:

Can’t Hurt Me by David Goggins

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In this episode, Rodric meets with Eugenia Oganova, a business strategist and marketing energetics coach who helps coaches increase their monthly income without the added pressure or the dreaded burnout.

Eugenia shares her unique approach to aligning business strategies with personal soul design, emphasizing how authenticity and self-mastery can transform business outcomes.

What You Will Hear In This Episode:

• Aligning business strategies with your soul design creates flow and prosperity
• True growth comes from understanding and leveraging your innate strengths, not just following cookie-cutter strategies
• Self-mastery and authentic positioning are crucial for scaling without working harder
• Fear of success often stems from deeper issues like visibility and belonging
• Energy leaks from seeking approval or fearing judgment can stall progress and hinder success

Quote:

“When we focus on judgments, what other people think…we’re leaking energy. Self-mastery is about focusing your energy where it matters.”

– Eugenia Oganova

Guest links:

https://eugeniaoganova.com/

https://expandyourwealthcapacity.com/

Resources:

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In this episode, we meet coach, author, speaker and researcher Liam Naden. Rodric and Liam go deep on goals and why achieving them can be even more problematic than failing to achieve them.

Liam shares his personal WILD rollercoaster journey, revealing how he reached the top of his professional mountain - only to find he was miserable there. Within months he had lost it all, and ended up homeless. Only to then build back even better, with a more balanced version of success that led him to true fulfilment.

Liam shares his insights on why traditional goal setting often leads to frustration and how to achieve true success by aligning with our brain's natural processes. Learn how to operate from your creative brain, avoid stress and achieve your best life - effortlessly!

What You Will Hear In This Episode:

• Discover why goal setting can be self-sabotage
• Understand the difference between the survival brain and the creative brain
• Learn the importance of homeostasis for goal achievement
• Find out how to eliminate stress triggers to maintain your natural state
• Get practical tips for staying in the flow and living efficiently

Quote:

"Your brain shows you the most efficient way to reach your goals: the next step and nothing else."

– Liam Naden

Guest links:

liamnaden.com

Resources:

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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.

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