Dr. Jason Brooks, what a great guy! I enjoyed this episode too! On this episode, we have talked about my 36 years of entrepreneurship, marriage and much more!
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Topics: Life Coaching, Motivation, Accountability, Coaching, Character, Marriage, Business Coaching, Family, Finances, Balance, Career, Interviews, Community, Relationships, Success, Significance, Priorities, Tips, Podcast, Commitment, Persistent, Consistent, Move Forward, Blueprint, Preparation, Integrity, Discipline, Clarity
Brian Seim is the owner of EvoDynamic, where he primarily focuses on software development. Brian quit his job in June, and made the plunge to be his own boss. Brian discusses some of the unexpected benefits of being a business owner, and what his new life means for his family.
Highlights from This Episode:
● Why did Brian start EvoDynamic?
● What was the most unexpected benefit for Brian when he started his own business?
● Now that Brian has quit his job, he has much more time to spend with his family. How does he manage his time between family and the new business?
● What are some of Brian’s routines with the kids?
● How does Brian get stuff done for clients? What does his schedule look like?
● How has the Iron Sharpens Iron mastermind helped Brian with his new business?
● Don’t be afraid to call up some people and take them out to coffee!
● Be mindful with your social media. Add value to your feed, not ego.
● What do people consistently ask Brian for help with?
● When was the last time Brain experienced joy?
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Topics: Life Coaching, Motivation, Accountability, Marriage, Business Coaching, Masterminds, Family, Balance, Career, Fun, Interviews, Community, Relationships, Success, Significance, Priorities, Tips, Parenting, Podcast, Commitment, Persistent, Consistent, Move Forward, Blueprint, Preparation, Integrity, Discipline, Clarity
David Kincade is the President of Alberta Business Grants, a company that helps businesses with their grant applications. Even though David is working incredibly hard these days, he still feels like he’s retired. This is just one of the many gifts he’s received from being his own boss.
Highlights from This Episode:
● Daniel admits he tears up super fast during sentimental commercials.
● Everybody has a pain point that needs solving.
● Entrepreneurship gives you so much freedom. Don’t wait for freedom to come to you.
● One of the most meaningful things in life is work that you love and enjoy.
● How did David get less cluttered and more focused, in the work that he’s doing now?
● What does your client want? What do they need? Ask them!
● David talks about how he stopped trading his time for dollars.
● Why did David join the Iron Sharpens Iron community?
● Want to improve your character and business? Then you have to join ISI!
● Not sure if you’re ready to jump? Daniel says, jump! You’ll be pleasantly surprised by the results.
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Topics: Business, Life Coaching, Motivation, Accountability, Marriage, Business Coaching, Masterminds, Interviews, Relationships, Success, Significance, Priorities, Tips, Podcast, Commitment, Persistent, Consistent, Move Forward, Blueprint, Preparation, Integrity, Discipline, Clarity
David Cook is the Co-Founder of Dfranco Decorative Finishes. David became an entrepreneur after he suffered from a back injury that made him no longer able to do the physical work he needed to do for his job. On this episode, David talks about his sons, and shares tips on how he and his wife still keep the spark alive.
Highlights from This Episode:
● Why did David name his business Dfranco Decorative Finishes?
● How difficult was the career transition mentally for David?
● What lessons did David learn from the men in the Iron Sharpens Iron group?
● David talks about his sons and why he’s proud of them.
● When was the last time David experienced Joy?
● What tips does David have about a long lasting marriage?
● How does David pray to God?
● What do people consistently ask David for help with?
● What is David currently obsessed with?
● How does David combine his faith into his work?
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Aaron Wyssmann was a high school math teacher for 11 years, but started building spec homes in 2002. He ended up losing everything due to the economic crash, and it took Aaron quite some time to rebuild his confidence and start all over again.
Highlights from This Episode:
● How did Aaron rebuild his confidence after he lost everything?
● When Aaron started his business, it was a big step of faith.
● When did Aaron’s fear go away?
● From being a former teacher, how has that helped Aaron in his business world?
● When was the last time Aaron experienced joy?
● What do people consistently ask Aaron for help with?
● What is Aaron currently obsessed with?
● How does Aaron stay connected with his family as he builds this new business?
● Why did Aaron join Iron Sharpens Iron?
● What has been the most unexpected benefit of joining the group?
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In this View from the Top Podcast episode, we covered several topics. I discussed why I love meeting the Iron Sharpens Iron men at events, how I keeps dating my wife after 37 years of marriage, and more details about my book, View From The Top.
Highlights from This Episode:
● If I could, I would host monthly meetups and events. I love meeting the members of the group!
● I can not wait for 2020 and watch ISI members crush their goals!
● Come on out to the April meeting, everyone!
● Women love the little things.
● Our wives are the most important person in our lives. We have to take care of that relationship.
● I have been married 37 years, and life with my wife is still fun.
● Why do people get frustrated, and give up so easily?
● Pro Tip: Don’t ever go to bed mad.
● We gotta make commitments. If you’re not going to commit to two years, then don’t even bother doing it.
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Gabriel Merino is originally from Ecuador, but moved to Toronto, Canada at a very young age. Gabriel explains why he was heavily motivated to get out of debt, the mindset most immigrant families have, and why he decided to make the leap and join a mastermind.
Highlights from This Episode:
● When was the last time Gabriel experienced joy?
● Gabriel describes what an ‘immigrant’ mindset is like.
● Why did Gabriel’s family move from Ecuador to Canada?
● How does Gabriel make his wife smile?
● What kinds of things do people ask Gabriel for help with?
● Gabriel made an effort to get out of debt. He knew he was making too much money to be broke.
● Gabriel is so grateful he joined a mastermind group.
● Since joining the mastermind, Gabriel has realized he likes to sabotage himself.
● Why did Gabriel join a mastermind?
● What has been the most unexpected benefit of joining the mastermind?
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Kyle Benschoter has been married to his college sweetheart for the last three years, and discusses the importance of truly listening to your partner in the way that they need to be heard, not how you want to be heard. Although Kyle has a background in finance, he loves being outdoors, and working on the family farm. There’s so much simplicity and beauty in being outdoors and working in nature!
Highlights from This Episode:
● When was the last time Kyle experienced joy?
● What’s the secret to a long-lasting marriage?
● You have to be willing to listen to your partner.
● Daniel explains what FANO means.
● What do people consistently ask Kyle for help with?
● What kind of pancakes do Kyle and his wife make? We must know!
● What is Kyle currently obsessed with?
● There’s just something special about the farming community.
● Why did Kyle join the Iron Sharpens Iron community?
● What has been the most unexpected benefit of the ISI community?
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Keith Harris is the Vice President of Fellowship Management, and has been a part of Lord & Company, Inc., for the last 20 years, where he is currently an Operations Manager. Keith also won the 2012 Rising Star Award, presented by the Control Systems Integrators Association.
Highlights from This Episode:
- What are some of the best aspects of being a dad?
- Keith, is there a secret to developing strong friendships with your children?
- Keith tries to stay on top of what’s happening in his kid’s world and what’s happening on social media.
- When was the last time Keith experienced joy?
- What do people consistently ask Keith for help with?
- What makes for an effective listener?
- What is something Keith is obsessed with right now?
- How does Keith’s faith live out through his professional life?
- What is the biggest business takeaway that Keith can share?
- Why did Keith join ISI?
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Nick Pavlidis is a terrible husband, which is why he wrote a book on this very subject. Nick discusses why it took him so long to write his book, but is grateful he finally finished it because it has lead him down some new business opportunities. Find out more about Nick and his professional ghostwriting career on this podcast episode!
Episode Highlights:
● What is Nick's favorite memory?
● Nick has been focused on saying yes a lot more these past few years.
● Nick is more a person of principle person than he is a process person.
● What are some of Nick's core principles?
● What is something Nick is obsessed with right now?
● Nick talks about his book, Confessions of a Terrible Husband.
● Nick has been ghostwriting professionally for the past year, but technically he's been ghostwriting for the past decade.
● What is Nick currently working on?
● What has been the most unexpected benefit of Iron Sharpens Iron?
● Nick offers some parting words of advice.
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