Beyond the Rut: Create a Life Worth Living in Your Faith, Family, Career
500 episodes - English - Latest episode: 13 days ago - ★★★★★ - 39 ratingsDo you desire to create a life worth living in your faith, family, and career? Welcome to Beyond the Rut, the podcast that offers you the motivation, inspiration, and practical tools to help you build a life worth living. Our show is here to help you break free from those limitations and find a path to success.Join us as we share encouraging stories and actionable advice on how to get out of a rut in life and create a vision for your future. We’ll discuss the importance of mindset, setting goals, and taking actionable steps towards achieving your success.Whether you’re looking for career guidance, personal development tips, or just need a boost of inspiration to get started on your journey, Beyond the Rut is the podcast for you. Join us each week as we help you discover the tools and mindset needed to create a fulfilling life and break free from the limitations holding you back.
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Morning Fitness Routines and Personal Quiet Time – BtR 146
September 04, 2018 11:00 - 20 minutes - 14 MBThere are two things most important to Brandon and Jerry in their daily morning routines, their quiet time alone with God and their fitness routines. Go to BeyondTheRut.com/capsho for your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Support the show Music Hopeful Camping Folk | Camping by Alex-Productions | https://youtu.be/aUHdSwhiNVU Music promoted by https://onsound.eu/ Go to BeyondTheRut.com/capsho for...
Brandon’s 5 a.m. Daily Morning Routine – BtR 145
August 28, 2018 06:00 - 19 minutes - 13.2 MBSame Time Different Daily Morning RoutineIt turns out that Jerry is not the only one on the Beyond the Rut team with a 5 a.m. daily morning routine! Similar to Jerry, Brandon finds time for prayer, journaling, and personal growth every morning starting at 5 a.m.Unlike Jerry, Brandon conducts a lot of his quiet time while running or working out in the morning. You'll have to listen to this episode to see how he pulls that off and how waking up early benefits Brandon by having a consistent 5 a....
How to Begin a Journal Writing Habit for Your Success – BtR 144
August 21, 2018 06:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MBHistory is filled with men and women who kept a journal for a variety of reasons. Brandon and Jerry discuss how to begin a journal as part of your journey to success.What is Journaling?Journaling is essentially a process of capturing your thoughts down into written form. Some people who keep a journal do so to keep a record of their daily activities. Others use it as a means of writing out their feelings. There is no set way one must keep a journal, but we will share with you why you should, ...
Finding Balance and Other Insights from a Hiatus – BtR 143
August 14, 2018 06:00 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MBFinding BalanceFindingbalance is something many ofus strive to achieve in our busy, stress-filled lives. Brandon and I cannot saydefinitely that we have created or found balanced lives. We can share that finding your balancemeans recognizing there are times when you need to take a step back, then thereare times to be all-in pursuing your goals and dreams. Importance of a Balanced LifeBrandon took a hiatus from Beyond the Rut anda few other activities in his life during the summer of 2018. Lif...
Life at 40 and Fired Up from World Domination Summit Sara McDaniel – BtR 142
August 08, 2018 11:38 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MBSara McDaniel (not Sarah McDaniel) returns to Beyond the Rut for a third time to share with us insights on life at 40, how the World Domination Summit is changing the world, and her discovery while renovating a Southern cottage.Life at 40As a woman turning 40, Sara shares the impact of written goals for one’s life, and her 40-at-40 list. Her plan was to accomplish 40 things at the age of 40 years old. Unfortunately, plans have been delayed due to complications shared in this episode. The key ...
Solo Hiking – Lessons Learned from My First Solo Backpacking Trip (a Rebroadcast) – BtR 141
July 31, 2018 06:00 - 17 minutes - 12 MBSolo Hikingby Jerry Every quest has a season where it feels like you are going it alone. That is synonymous with my first solo hiking trip taken last summer. Texas heat scorches during the Summer. We joke about it being a dry heat, but I really don't know why that matters. It's still friggin' hot! With those hot temperatures also came a flurry of you-shouldn't-go comments from friends and family. I heard it all.It's too hot.You don't know what kind of animals are out there.What if you get hur...
How to Battle Your Fear of Missing Out – BtR 140
July 25, 2018 11:33 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBA fear of missing out may be one of the underlying issues that make you feel like your life is in a rut. It can also be refined into fuel that drives you to live out your God-given dreams. This article will discuss that feeling and what can be done to overcome it.FOMO Fear of Missing OutFear of being averageIt was the day after Christmas in 2005 when it hit me. I had just spent the entire year paying off all my credit card debt, and it felt great! The problem was that it was now the day after...
How the Happiness Advantage Can Change Your World (Part 2) – BtR 139
July 17, 2018 06:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MBHappiness to Pursue SuccessWe often chase success to become happy. If that were true, then we would be happy in our new car, large homes, and corporate jobs with the great salaries and perks. The truth is that it is not these status symbols that make us happy. If anything, we find ourselves trapped and unhappy trying to look successful.Consider the possibility that being truly happy and seeing the world filled with opportunity is what will turn you into a success magnet. Happy doctors make ac...
How the Happiness Advantage Can Change Your World (Part 1) – BtR 138
July 10, 2018 06:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MBThe Happiness AdvantageAt best, it can be said that only 45% of the workforce enjoys their job. That means the majority of us wake up in the morning and dread the commute that puts us in a prison. That is no way to truly live, is it?If we say in the U.S. Constitution that every person has the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, it makes no sense that we go about the pursuit of happiness all wrong.Happiness is not achieved through milestones, a certain salary, a certain career...
How to Find that Extra Time for Your Own Miracle Morning – BtR 137
July 03, 2018 06:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MBMiracle Morning? What is that?by JerryI have wanted to conduct a series of activities every morning that I knew would be good for my mind, my body and my soul. The problem is that I never really committed to a time or structure. As a result, my life followed the same pattern that many other people follow. I wake up with enough time to get ready for work and then go to work. While I am happy to be alive, my mindset and my outset never showed it.At the suggestion of Jeff Bezos, okay Amazon.com,...
REBROADCAST Pocketful of Sunshine Father Daughter Vacation Check-In BtR 136
June 26, 2018 06:00 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MBPocket Full of SunshineCan you imagine Brandon jamming out to Adele or singing Natasha Bedingfield’s “Pocketful of Sunshine”? That has been just the start of his father-daughter vacation with Maddy as they drive from Texas to New Mexico and on a loop back to Texas.After seeing sites like the International UFO Museum and Research Center in Roswell, New Mexico, and the Bottomless Lake, Brandon and Maddy take a moment to call in for an interview and update on how things are going from their hote...
Rebroadcast – Vacation with Your Children 1-on-1 – BtR 135
June 19, 2018 06:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MBRebroadcast from the original Episode 38.Vacation With Your Kids Before It’s Too LateBrandon goes out of his way to connect with his kids with quality one-on-one time. He has to when he has a blended family with five children. It’s easy for any one child to feel left out when we are doing everything we can to provide the best life for them.Whether you have one children or more than five, Brandon and Jerry talk about why you should plan a vacation with each of your children to build memories t...
Making Time for Rest and Nine Tips to Have an Effective Break – BtR 134
June 12, 2018 06:00 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MBRestby JerryEpisode 133 was a discussion around how U.S. culture has come to pride itself on being busy. I remember growing up in a home where my dad showed rest to mean sleeping on the couch while classic Westerns played on the television. He never came out of his naps feeling recharged. Instead, it would seem that he was groggier and foggier after these naps.Have you had an example like that?Rest is known, if done correctly, to revitalize our spirits and give us clarity. Even Jesus regularl...
If You Are Too Busy to Listen to This Episode, You Need this Episode! BtR 133
June 05, 2018 06:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MBBusy (by Jerry)You know you're probably too busy when you have a conversation that goes like this.Me: How are you?You: Busy! (or "Crazy busy!" if being just regular busy is not enough.)Over recent years, we seem to have changed the response to "How are you?" from "Fine" to "Busy".Being busy is a strange badge of courage. I just read a Facebook post of a friend who complained about coming down with a cold to kick off the Summer. It caught my attention that she finished the post complaining, or...
Regret Proof Your Life and Reduce Busy-ness with Suzy Rosenstein – BtR 132
May 29, 2018 06:00 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MBSuzy RosensteinSuzy Rosenstein had what many would call a successful 25-year career in public health. Like many people, she felt stuck in a rut when she turned 50 years old. That mindset led to a downward spiral that ended in her career ending with a layoff.We sometimes need a sudden jolt to get us moving in a direction that blends our passion and need for income into a business and life that thrives.Regret Proof Your LifeIf you want to find the greatest concentration of untapped potential an...
Suzy Rosenstein Woman in the Middle -BtR 131
May 22, 2018 06:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MBSuzy RosensteinSuzy Rosenstein had what many would call a successful 25-year career in public health. Like many people, she felt stuck in a rut when she turned 50 years old. That mindset led to a downward spiral that ended in her career ending with a layoff.We sometimes need a sudden jolt to get us moving in a direction that blends our passion and need for income into a business and life that thrives. 7:00 - Finding a career in public health for 25 years, earning a Masters Degree in Applied S...
Rebroadcast – Just Take Action and Other Insights from Jody Maberry BtR 130
May 08, 2018 07:26 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MBFrom Good Job to Boyhood Dream Come TrueJody Maberry had a good job as a financial analyst for a commercial bank. One day, he made a decision to hang up that lucrative career to pursue his boyhood dream of working as a park ranger.Maberry shares his struggle with a rut while working as a financial analyst, the decision point to become a park ranger, and the determination to make a dream come true.In this life change, Jody found purpose, significance, and focus on what matters most. His joy of...
The Hungry Mommy DeeAnna Heavilin on Eating Clean – BtR 129
April 30, 2018 06:00 - 27 minutes - 18.6 MBThe Hungry Mommy BlogDeeAnna Heavilin created The Hungry Mommy blog in 2015 to share the recipes that helped her achieve a clean diet. Faced with an autoimmune disorder that brought on bouts of "brain fog," diet change was one key factor in lifting the fog.Busy moms face the same challenges DeAnna does with full schedules, ever-changing sleep schedules, and trying to get it all done. Who has time to eat in a healthy way when there is so much sugar-rich, high-in-sodium quick options available?...
DeeAnna Heavilin Leading Women to Succeed in Business – BtR 128
April 24, 2018 06:05 - 45 minutes - 30.9 MBDeeAnna HeavilinDeeAnna Heavilin started her first online business to create time freedom for herself and her family. As a mother, a wife, and a woman with a background in business, she has proven that she has what it takes to create successful business processes.Many small business owners painfully watch their dreams fall apart. They have an idea, a special creative or technical skill, but are often undone by a lack of knowledge in the fundamentals of business. DeeAnna coaches women on how t...
Life Is Short Begin Self-Publishing with Tim Lewis – Btr 127
April 18, 2018 06:04 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MBTim LewisTim Lewis was a happily married man in 2009. Like many men, he worked in a job that left him feeling unfulfilled, however. Work was so bad that he had a dresser drawer filled with letters of resignation that he never turned in.Unfortunately, Tim's wife Rachel suffered from a stroke that later died from in 2011. The time spent lovingly caring for Rachel in her final years made it clear to Tim how short and delicate life truly was. It was time for him to pursue his dream rather than wa...
Kary Oberbrunner Clarity Comes with Action – BtR 126
April 10, 2018 06:05 - 49 minutes - 34 MBKary OberbrunnerKary Oberbrunner is an author, coach, and speaker who helps individuals and organizations clarify who they are, why they're here, and where they're going so they can become a Soul on Fire, experience unhackability and share their message with the world.That is the value proposition statement of a man on fire for helping people make their own path and live the life they've always dreamed of beyond the rut.In the span of two years, Kary left a good job where he felt only 80% ali...
How to Re-Energize at Work – BtR 125
April 03, 2018 06:00 - 14 minutes - 9.66 MBIn a Rut at Work?Do you feel like you are in a rut at work? Maybe you catch yourself hitting that snooze button on your alarm eight times too many every morning. Many of our episodes have been about people who left their jobs to start a business. That does not have to be the case for everyone. You may like the corporate environment. It's just time to re-energize yourself and your career.Brandon and Jerry came across an article written by Christina Wilson of a blog titled The Charlotte Agenda....
Sean McCoy Connecting Consumers, Businesses, and Charities – BtR 124
March 27, 2018 13:46 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MBSean McCoySean McCoy is a U.S. Navy veteran, Christian, podcast host, and entrepreneur. Well, he's a lot more than that, but this is what we are covering in this episode. We'll discuss the drive behind The Come to the Table Podcast and his challenge to Christians to get beyond the rut of judging others and seeking instead to connect and understand those who are on the fringes of society. We will also talk about how he started the business Charity Corps. Sean lives in Sugarland, Texas with his...
From Desk Potato to Marathon Runner Trevor Spencer – BtR 123
March 20, 2018 11:59 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MBTrevor SpencerTrevor Spencer was living the dream. The only problem was that he was living in a physical rut as a desk potato. Lots of work at a desk with very little movement beyond mouse clicks and keyboard strokes.We often say on Beyond the Rut that you already have what you need to pursue a better life, and Trevor was no different. He is married to a marathon runner, Angie Spencer. She gladly put together a running plan for Trevor. He put in the work, because there's just no substitute fo...
Melissa Monte on Knowing What You Stand For – BtR 122
March 13, 2018 11:04 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MBMelissa MonteWe are wrapping up our conversation with Melissa Monte from Episode 121.Melissa Monte is one of today’s influential and thought-provoking explorers of the mindset and positive energy. She’s known for her ability to educe and explain complex ideas with humor and clarity, in a way that deeply connects with a wide audience.She was a victim of sexual assault, twice! She suffered the loss of a close friend by suicide, struggled with bulimia, lost a parent to lymphoma and even spent ti...
Melissa Monte Overcoming Sexual Assault, Bulimia, and Jail – BtR 121
March 06, 2018 06:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MBMelissa MonteMelissa Monte is one of today’s influential and thought-provoking explorers of the mindset and positive energy. She’s known for her ability to educe and explain complex ideas with humor and clarity, in a way that deeply connects with a wide audience.She was a victim of sexual assault, twice! She suffered the loss of a close friend by suicide, struggled with bulimia, lost a parent to lymphoma and even spent time in jail because of an ex-boyfriend.You wouldn't think any of that whe...
Melissa Monte Overcoming Sexual Assault and Bulimia
March 06, 2018 06:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MBMelissa MonteMelissa Monte is one of today’s influential and thought-provoking explorers of the mindset and positive energy. She’s known for her ability to educe and explain complex ideas with humor and clarity, in a way that deeply connects with a wide audience.She was a victim of sexual assault, twice! She suffered the loss of a close friend by suicide, struggled with bulimia, lost a parent to lymphoma and even spent time in jail because of an ex-boyfriend.You wouldn't think any of that wh...
The Peaceful Life Living Beyond the Rut of Urban Stress – BtR 120
February 27, 2018 06:01 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MBA Case for Peaceful LivingLaura Lange lived in a big city or a suburb of one her entire life. With that came feelings of stress and even despair until she moved to a small rural community in the mountains of California five years ago. Talk about a change! Driven by a desire to get away from urban sprawl, she found herself living in and among nature.Her podcast called The Peaceful Life shares how the small community, people, nature, and living simply has brought incredible peace and joy to Lau...
Megan Vowler on Raising a Child with Down Syndrome – BtR 119
February 20, 2018 12:49 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MBAbout Megan VowlerMegan Vowler is a mom blogger who shares her life story and adventures. In July 2016, she and her husband, Mitch, received shocking news during Megan's pregnancy from a routine genetic screening. The results showed there was a high risk for Trisomy 21, Down syndrome.Listen to this episode as Megan Vowler shares her story of how they handled their surprising news and the blessing it has been to raise a child with Down Syndrome. In fact, you'll discover why Megan says having a...
Sean Douglas on Resilience and Life Transformation – BtR 118
February 13, 2018 06:00 - 49 minutes - 33.8 MBSean DouglasSean Douglas is a U.S. Air Force Veteran, Master Resilience Implementer, TEDx Speaker,International Radio Show Host, Performance Enhancement Expert, and Author. He inspiresand motivates you to “Live Your Brand” so you can grow personally and professionally.Millennials to 50-year-old professionals hire Sean to learn life transformation skills that elevate them to new heights in their personal and professional lives in a highly interactive and engaging environment, utilizing online ...
Power Poses, Confidence, and Presence – BtR 117
February 06, 2018 06:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MBPresenceWhat if the phrase "mind over matter" was wrong? Instead, your mind was influenced by your body? That is what Brandon and Jerry discuss in episode 117 of Beyond the Rut Podcast.What are power poses and how do they influence your feeling of confidence by changes in brain chemistry?There's a science to getting out of your rut of low self-esteem, and Amy Cuddy may have found the answer.Resources and LinksBeyond the Rut Episode 75, Lisa Reynolds on Leading Through RelationshipsBuy your co...
Getting Beyond Your Usual Perspective – BtR 116
January 30, 2018 06:00 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MBPerspective - It's all about perspectiveBrandon was recovering from the flu a few weeks ago. That left him with little to do except what many people do these days. He binge-watched shows and movies on Netflix.Running out of his usual genres led him to watch documentaries and series that he would not have considered otherwise. The impact surprised him.Jerry and Brandon discuss why it is important to challenge our own perspectives in order to live beyond the rut.Connect with UsEmail: info@beyon...
How to Have Success with Your Goals – BtR 115
January 23, 2018 06:00 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MBGoals - Get Some!Most people are demoralized year-after-year by the idea of making goals that won't come to fruition. Many people who achieve success have clear, written goals. Let's talk about how you can make your goals work for your own success.Topics in This Episode Key ingredient success, 1:55 Silver Linings: how you win even if you fail, 6:09 Set smaller steps you can win. How and why, 9:30 It's okay to quit and cross things off your list, 13:28 What's on tap for Beyond the Rut in 2018,...
Scott Beebe on Why Vision without Implementation is Hallucination – BtR 114
January 16, 2018 06:00 - 46 minutes - 31.8 MBScott Beebe's BioScott Beebe is the Founder and Head Coach of MyBusinessOnPurpose.com, and host of the Business On Purpose podcast. He liberates small business owners from the chaos of working IN their business by focusing ON their business.Scott created "Four Steps To Business Freedom," a six month group coaching experience exclusively built for Small Business owners. The program guides business owners through building the systems and processes they need to get their businesses and lives bac...
The Best Beyond the Rut Moments of 2017 – Btr 113
January 09, 2018 06:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MBBeyond the Rut in 2017Beyond the Rut is a podcast about encouraging, inspiring, and equipping you to make your own path and live the life you've always dreamed of beyond the rut.Many of our listeners have expressed over the years how they have a good job, they love their families, but life somehow seems to be an unfulfilled rut. There is something more they have dreamed of for their families and struggle to find a way to pursue that.Those dreams vary from person to person, because we are each...
Five Ways to Dream Bigger – BtR 112
December 05, 2017 06:00 - 7 minutes - 4.91 MBDream Bigger!Sometimes, we need to change our perspective by changing our physical setting. This episode will give you five tips on how to dream bigger."A change of pace plus a change of place equals a change of perspective." Mark BattersonWhen we stay in our ruts, we prevent ourselves from dreaming bigger for ourselves and for the world around us.Resources and LinksBtR 043 – Go Home and Go BigRead the original post, Dare to Dream Bigger: Five Ways to Get ThereLet Go! by Pat FlynnToday is the...
Insights from Randy Pausch’s The Last Lecture – BtR 111
November 28, 2017 13:51 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MBThe Last Lecture by Randy PauschThe Last Lecture, wrote by Randy Pausch in his final days battling metastasized cancer, shares his message to readers about living a full and purposeful life.The sad truth is that the United States population experiences a 100% mortality rate in life. You can actually say this is a global issue. We all die eventually, and there is no stopping it although we will delay its coming as best as possible.What will you do with the time you do have on this Earth?"God i...
Terry Weaver Encourages You to Make Elephants Fly Part 2 – BtR 110
November 14, 2017 06:01 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MBJoin us as we conclude the Terry Weaver Trilogy in this episode of Beyond the Rut Podcast.Terry Weaver is the author of Making Elephants Fly. This is the book Brandon and Jerry discussed in Episode 108.You can say in a sense that Terry lives a portfolio life, a term coined by Jeff Goins to describe how a life’s work is a portfolio of a variety of works.Terry Weaver is a speaker, author, and “ideapreneur” whose passion is to see others live life alive. He helps others see their dreams become r...
Terry Weaver Encourages You to Make Elephants Fly Part 1 – BtR 109
November 07, 2017 06:17 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MBTerry Weaver is the author of Making Elephants Fly. This is the book Brandon and Jerry discussed in Episode 108.You can say in a sense that Terry lives a portfolio life, a term coined by Jeff Goins to describe how a life's work is a portfolio of a variety of works.Terry Weaver is a speaker, author, and "ideapreneur" whose passion is to see others live life alive. He helps others see their dreams become reality traveling around the world challenging students to change the world. Terry and his ...
Making Elephants Fly Book Review – BtR 108
October 31, 2017 20:30 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MBMaking Elephants Fly is a book about realizing dreams and pursuing what others would deem impossible.If you are looking for inspiration, a mindset shift, or looking to get out of a rut of some kind. This is the book for you.Brandon and Jerry will discuss and review a chapter from the book as it applies to the concepts that drive Beyond the Rut.Check Out the Book Launch AnnouncementBook information: Making Elephants FlyConnect with UsEmail: [email protected]: 361-596-3788Twitter: ...
Travel Tall Homecoming with Eric Giuliani – BtR 107
October 24, 2017 06:25 - 51 minutes - 35.6 MBTravel TallYes, Eric Giuliani titled his blog after the fact he is 6'10" tall. There is more to this story, however.Travel Tall tells about how we should move through life. It is about moving through life with an intentional focus on what matters most. Eric began his journey as a burned out corporate salesperson, and found adventure in a time when we think there are no more adventures.We caught up with Eric. He shares his story in this episode of Beyond the Rut. You will get a glimpse of his ...
Will Wise Builds Trust by Asking Powerful Questions – BtR 106
October 17, 2017 06:00 - 46 minutes - 31.9 MBWho is Will Wise?Will Wise is the author of Asking Powerful Questions and co-founder of WeAnd.Me helping people create conversations that matter.With over two decades of experience, Will Wise creates custom building leadership programs for corporate and nonprofit groups. He has earned a reputation as one who can transform groups and people into their best selves.Tens of thousands of people have been empowered with positive communication skills after spending some time with Will and We!™ Most ...
Matt Sandrini and How You Can Become a Time Zillionaire – BtR 105
October 03, 2017 11:52 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MBMatt SandriniMatt Sandrini runs TimeZillionaire.com, a blog that shows you how to use time as the ultimate measure of wealth.Matt shares time strategies to get better results in your professional and personal life. Through his maker's coaching, he helps freelancers and business owners gain clarity on their number one goal and take constant, planned action to achieve it.It's About TimeWe all have the same cap on every day, 24 hours. How we use that same 24-hour period is what separates those ...
Benjamin Hardy on Happiness, Reality, and Writing for Yourself (Rebroadcast) – BtR 104
September 26, 2017 06:20 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MBDefining Your Own Reality to Find Happiness“If Tony Robbins, Seth Godin, and Gary Vaynerchuk had a man-child and unleashed him on Medium, he would be Benjamin Hardy.” – Quote from a haterBenjamin Hardy is a prolific writer and blogger, who at the time of this episode going live has over 31,000 Followers on Medium, talks with Brandon Cunningham and Jerry Dugan about how he came to blogging, handling haters, and defining your own reality to find happiness.Benjamin Hardy is a husband and foster ...
From Money Moron to Financial Rockstar – Scott Alan Turner BtR 103
September 19, 2017 13:33 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MBScott Alan Turner is a family guy and early retiree. Scott learned how to manage his money by accident, and calls himself a former money moron.Today, Scott Alan Turner hosts his own podcast called the Scott Alan Turner Podcast. That podcast is also a syndicated radio show, and he helps listeners get away from living from paycheck-to-paycheck, pay off debt faster, to ultimately save and invest faster.We will hear Scott's story of how he recognized he was in a financial rut after taking the adv...
Cynthia Tripathi Lands a New Path – BtR 102
September 12, 2017 06:00 - 40 minutes - 28 MBCynthia Tripathi, author of Escaping Average and one of our earliest guests, returns!In this episode, she'll share with us the latest upgrade of her book into an audiobook.We also get to hear how she was able to leave her 9-to-5 and build a real estate investing business. How did she learn to invest in her first property? What did she have in place before leaving her job? Who said she could do this in the first place? Listen and find out, of course.Listen to the very end for a special giveawa...
From Laid Off to Business Startup Helping Indie Authors – BtR 101
September 05, 2017 06:05 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MBIndie authors struggle with getting their works out into the public without the backing of the big five publishing houses. It's a tough barrier of entry for most.Recent tools have allowed writers to publish their works at a scale of 2-to-1 according to Patomi Media Group founder, Naomi Blackburn. More is needed to gain traction is a saturated market.Readers are limited in their thinking if they are reading simply what everyone else is reading in the Bestseller lists. A diversity of reading ma...
A Simply Southern Cottage Update from Sara McDaniel – BtR 100
August 22, 2017 12:31 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MBAuthor of the blog Simply Southern Cottage, Sara McDaniel, is back for the third time. We figured that was the best way to celebrate our first triple digit episode.Her story is not just about a remodel of a home. It is about reclaiming and restoring one's own life.Sara will share with you a recent experience at Chris Guillebeau's World Domination Summit. She'll also share with us what is happening on her blog Simply Southern Cottage.We'll talk about just living a simple and full life, and a d...
Midlife: Use the Gifts You Were Given – BtR 099
August 15, 2017 06:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MBMidlife is a time when we lose our hair, groan when we stand up and don't quite have the spring in our step like we used to.Youth cannot be found again through the purchase of a sportscar or dating a younger woman.According to author and speaker Brene Brown, midlife is when the universe grabs you by the shoulders and tells you it is time to use the gifts we were given. It is time to get off the couch and put our leisure time into impact time.It's been 40 years or so, and many of us are not ye...
The Push Through to Get Out of Your Rut – BtR 098
August 01, 2017 06:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MBWe each have a barrier that holds us back. That barrier is probably the one thing that you need to push through to see the kind of life you dream of living.Brandon and Jerry continue the discussion on what those barriers can be and how to identify your "push-through".ResourcesEric Giuliani's story of pruning what was "good" in his life to have what was "great". BtR 067Jeff Brown's Lead to Read Podcast will help you identify book titles that will help you grow. Prescription, just fifteen minut...