• #130: How to Create Excited Buyers
    May 22 2024
    Learn the difference between marketing, qualified, and sales qualified leads as well as how to generate your own email list and how to turn interested emails into excited buyers. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinkandgrowshow/support
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    18 mins
  • #129: Steps to Creating Effective Ads
    May 19 2024
    Learn the specific framework to creating impactful ads that could change the game for you and your business. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinkandgrowshow/support
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    15 mins
  • #128: Mastering LinkedIn for Personal Branding: Expert Insights with Terry Sullivan
    Feb 26 2024

    In this episode, Terry Sullivan, a renowned expert in LinkedIn and social selling, shares valuable insights on leveraging LinkedIn for personal branding and networking.

    He highlights common mistakes people make on LinkedIn, such as not optimizing their branding headline and writing their profile like a resume. Terry also discusses the evolution of LinkedIn and upcoming trends on the platform.

    He concludes by sharing success stories of how effective personal branding on LinkedIn has helped his clients achieve their goals. In this conversation, Terry Sullivan shares valuable insights on building a strong personal brand on LinkedIn.

    He emphasizes the importance of a compelling banner image, a branding headline that tells people who you are, and completing the contact info section. Terry also highlights the significance of including recommendations, maximizing the skills section, and incorporating video into your LinkedIn strategy.

    He provides practical tips for beginners, such as focusing on LinkedIn branding, implementing a social selling strategy, and building relationships.


    Overall, Terry's advice serves as a playbook for LinkedIn success.


    Takeaways


    Create a compelling banner image that tells a story and represents your personal brand.


    Craft a branding headline that clearly communicates who you are, what you do, and how you can help.


    Complete the contact info section, including a vanity URL, to make it easier for people to find and connect with you.


    Maximize the skills section by using strategic keywords that align with your brand and avoid generic terms.


    Chapters


    00:00 Introduction and Background

    01:25 Common Mistakes on LinkedIn

    06:14 Evolution of LinkedIn and Upcoming Trends

    13:41 Success Stories of Personal Branding on LinkedIn

    20:05 Key Elements of a Strong Personal Brand on LinkedIn

    21:03 Creating a Compelling Banner Image

    22:01 Branding Headline and Contact Info

    22:27 Maximizing the About Summary Section

    23:22 Including Contact Information

    23:51 Importance of Recommendations

    25:17 Call to Action in the About Summary Section

    26:15 Linking Company Page to Profile

    26:45 Maximizing the Skills Section

    27:13 Building Relationships through Recommendations

    28:05 Incorporating Video into LinkedIn Strategy

    30:26 Top Three Pieces of Advice for LinkedIn Beginners

    31:34 Importance of Social Selling Strategy


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    41 mins
  • #127: Bridging Hope: The Journey of Building Bridges Recovery Center
    Feb 20 2024


    Mike Newcomb discusses the mission and vision of Building Bridges Recovery Center, a homeless ministry focused on revitalization and rehabilitation. He shares the story of how the center was founded and the impact it has had on the lives of homeless individuals. Mike explains the programs and services offered, including discipleship classes and mentorship programs. He emphasizes the importance of community engagement and collaboration with other organizations. Mike also discusses the center's future plans and goals, including the establishment of a full-time discipleship home. He encourages listeners to support the work of Building Bridges through donations and volunteering.


    Takeaways


    Building Bridges Recovery Center focuses on revitalization and rehabilitation of homeless individuals.

    The center offers discipleship classes and mentorship programs to help individuals transition back into society.

    Community engagement and collaboration with other organizations are key aspects of the center's work.

    Supporting Building Bridges through donations and volunteering can make a significant impact on the lives of homeless individuals.


    Chapters


    00:00 Introduction and Welcome

    00:24 Mission and Vision of Building Bridges Recovery Center

    01:23 Creation of Building Bridges Recovery Center

    02:26 Programs and Services Offered

    03:36 Discipleship and Rehabilitation

    04:34 Engaging with the Local Community

    05:06 How to Support Building Bridges Recovery Center

    08:12 Success Stories and Impact

    10:06 Tailoring to the Needs of Individuals with Addictions

    12:35 Engagement with the Local Community and Collaboration

    13:44 How to Get Involved and Support the Center

    16:38 Future Plans and Goals

    18:47 The Importance of Giving and Generosity

    21:27 Closing Remarks and Call to Action


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    25 mins
  • #126: Taking Action to Improve Executive Function and Health with Krisler Bailey
    Feb 9 2024

    In this episode, Brad Parnell interviews Krisler Bailey, an executive function coach and certified health coach. They discuss various topics related to health and wellness, including personalized eating plans, self-realization, and maintaining a healthy balance. Chrysler emphasizes the importance of rest, getting sunlight, and incorporating whole foods into one's diet. She also highlights the role of coaching in collaboration and partnership, rather than simply providing information. Overall, the conversation provides valuable insights and practical tips for improving executive function and overall health.


    Takeaways


    Personalized eating plans are essential for optimal health, and it is important to choose a plan that aligns with one's goals and preferences.

    Coaching involves collaboration and partnership, focusing on asking questions and guiding individuals to make their own decisions.

    Rest and downtime are crucial for managing daily life and decision-making.

    Assessing one's executive function involves recognizing struggles with decision-making, time management, and completing tasks.

    Taking small steps and incorporating simple practices, such as getting sunlight and eating whole foods, can lead to significant improvements in health and executive function.


    Chapters


    00:00 Introduction and Background

    02:59 Journey into Health Coaching

    05:26 Coaching vs. Teaching

    07:34 Self-Realization and Decision-Making

    09:24 Diet Myths and Personalized Eating Plans

    11:50 Maintaining a Healthy Balance

    17:02 Enhancing Executive Function and Overall Health

    22:32 Assessing Executive Function and Identifying Areas for Improvement

    24:54 Taking Action to Improve Executive Function and Health

    27:42 Follow and Contact Chrysler Bailey

    29:13 Conclusion


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    30 mins
  • #125: The C.U.R.E for Sales with Rudy Lara from Sales Geek
    Feb 9 2024

    In this episode, Brad Parnell interviews Rudy Lara from Sales Geek. They discuss the importance of sales and marketing, the perception of sales, and the need to make sales fun. Rudy introduces the Cure for Business framework, which stands for Convenience, Unique, Relationship, and Expense. He explains how understanding why customers buy from you can help refine your value proposition and improve sales and marketing techniques. Rudy also shares action steps for improving sales and recommends books for sales professionals. They discuss the importance of building relationships in sales and how Sales Geek's program works. The episode concludes with information on how to connect with Sales Geek.


    Takeaways


    Sales and marketing are both important for business growth and should be viewed as complementary rather than separate functions.

    The perception of sales as a dirty word can be changed by making it fun and focusing on building relationships with customers.

    The Cure for Business framework (Convenience, Unique, Relationship, Expense) can help businesses understand why customers buy from them and refine their value proposition.

    Taking small, attainable actions on a daily basis can lead to significant improvements in sales performance.

    Building relationships with customers is crucial for long-term success in sales.

    Sales Geek offers a program where they act as part-time sales directors for businesses, helping them improve their sales function and achieve their goals.


    Chapters


    00:00 Introduction and Background

    02:21 The Importance of Sales and Marketing

    03:37 The Perception of Sales

    04:41 Making Sales Fun

    06:11 The Cure for Business Framework

    09:59 Action Steps for Improving Sales

    11:43 Recommended Books for Sales

    16:28 Building Relationships in Sales

    18:07 Sales Geek Program

    19:47 The CURE Framework

    21:02 Aligning Marketing Strategy with Sales

    22:36 Connecting with Sales Geek

    23:48 Closing Remarks


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    25 mins
  • #124: Overcoming Stress with with Mindset Hacks
    Dec 29 2023

    In this episode, Brad Parnell interviews Chris Cummington from Life Forged Coaching.


    They discuss stress, anxiety, and mindset, and how they can impact our daily lives. Chris shares his unconventional lifestyle and how he integrates hard work and outdoor activities into his daily routine. They also explore the effects of refined sugar on the body and the importance of hydration, nutrition, and movement. The conversation highlights the power of community and the influence of supportive people in our lives.


    The episode concludes with Chris sharing the origin of Life Forged Coaching and how to connect with him.


    Takeaways


    Integrating hard work and outdoor activities into our daily routines can have a positive impact on stress and anxiety.

    Eliminating refined sugar from our diets can improve our overall health and well-being.

    Mindset plays a crucial role in how we perceive and handle stress and anxiety.

    Hydration, nutrition, and movement are essential for managing stress and maintaining a healthy body.

    Building a supportive community and surrounding ourselves with influential people can help us navigate stress and achieve personal growth.


    Chapters


    00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction

    01:31 Chris's Unconventional Lifestyle

    04:50 Eliminating Refined Sugar

    09:03 Stress and Its Positive Impact

    14:38 The Influence of Mindset on Stress and Anxiety

    18:06 The Body's Relationship to Stress

    20:08 Effects of Stress on the Body

    24:10 The Importance of Hydration, Nutrition, and Movement

    26:01 Making an Impact on Stress in Families and Communities

    27:54 The Power of Community and Influential People

    31:22 Finding a Supportive Community

    34:02 Taking Action and Embracing Challenges

    40:54 The Origin of Life Forged Coaching

    43:09 The Importance of Community and Serving Others

    44:48 Conclusion and How to Connect with Chris


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    46 mins
  • #123: Modern Stoicism
    Dec 19 2023

    In this episode, Brad Parnell interviews Austin Lester about the concept of stoicism and its relevance in modern life. They discuss the history and introduction to stoicism, the benefits of embracing stoicism, and practical frameworks and exercises for practicing stoicism.


    They also explore the importance of routine and structure, the role of stoicism in problem-solving and stress management, and common misconceptions about stoicism. Austin recommends resources for learning more about stoicism and shares daily practices and habits for incorporating stoicism into one's life.


    The episode concludes with key takeaways and parting thoughts on stoicism.


    Takeaways


    Stoicism is a philosophy that emphasizes logic, contemplation, and acceptance of the things we cannot control.

    Embracing stoicism can lead to improved problem-solving skills, stress management, and resilience.

    Practical tools for practicing stoicism include breath work, meditation, and daily routines.

    It is important to balance taking responsibility for our actions with accepting the things that are beyond our control.


    Chapters


    00:00 Introduction to Stoicism

    03:11 Embracing Stoicism

    05:16 Frameworks and Exercises for Practicing Stoicism

    08:44 Relevance of Stoicism in Modern Life

    10:18 The Importance of Routine and Structure

    11:52 Benefits of Stoicism in Problem Solving and Stress Management

    13:10 Stoicism as a Logical and Contemplative Philosophy

    14:11 Practical Tools for Practicing Stoicism

    15:18 Balancing Responsibility and Acceptance

    18:40 Common Misconceptions about Stoicism

    20:42 Recommended Resources for Learning Stoicism

    22:15 Combining Logic and Emotion in Marketing to Stoics

    24:03 Continuing Education on Stoicism

    25:12 Daily Practices and Habits for Stoicism

    26:44 Breath Work and Recommended App

    28:06 Key Takeaways and Parting Thoughts

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    29 mins