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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Removing “I Can’t” and Other Mental Barriers – BtR 097
July 25, 2017 11:32 - 25 minutes - 17.9 MBBrandon and Jerry share their trip report from a backpacking trip to Pedernales Falls State Park. A special guest joined them for the trip, Jerry's dad.Being joined by Jerry's dad was a mixed bag. Bruce overcame some ruts to spend time with his son doing what his son enjoys. On the flip side, there were "I can't" statements Bruce placed on himself that made the trip harder than it had to be for himself and others.Listen as Brandon and Jerry talk about the highs and lows from the trip, getting...
Be the Pacemaker of Your Life – The Jason Gomez Story BtR 096
July 18, 2017 06:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MBJason Gomez was just 28-years old when his doctor told him he needed a pacemaker to live. Many would consider this to be a life sentence or prison in itself. What can you really do in life if you can get zapped at any moment, right?Rather than be dictated by his condition, Jason decided to set the conditions for his life for a change. Rather than be ruled by his pacemaker, he became the pacemaker.Listen as Jason shares his story of getting hit with that devastating news in his 20s to how he i...
Total Activation Beyond the Poverty Mindset with Nitin Chhoda – BtR 095
July 04, 2017 06:09 - 34 minutes - 24 MBNitin Chhoda - An IntroductionNitin Chhoda is an immigrant who arrived in the US penniless in 2002, in a post 9-11 world. His early years were spent delivering pizza, sleeping in his car, and having little money for winter clothes. Nitin was always a hustler. He became a licensed physical therapist, entrepreneur, author and public speaker by 2007 and now owns several multi-million dollar companies with 30+ employees worldwide.He is the author of "Total Activation: The 5 Step Fitness Mantra". ...
Slow Down to Speed Up: Living in Contentment BtR 094
June 27, 2017 11:56 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MBContentment may seem counter to episode 93 about living in dissatisfaction to live a life beyond the rut.Many religions and self-help books talk about living a life in contentment to find happiness.Brandon and Jerry discuss the finer points on how you can use dissatisfaction to fuel your passion for your dream and balance it out with a healthy dose of contentment.Resources and LinksBtR 093 - Live in Dissatisfaction to Live Beyond the RutBtR 091 - Discarding the Myth of the Starving Artist wit...
Live in Dissatisfaction to Live Beyond the Rut – BtR 093
June 20, 2017 06:06 - 19 minutes - 13.2 MBSeth Godin is a marketing expert with a blog that is easy to read. In many ways, he is like the Mozart of words, simple to read, hard to master in life."Living in Dissatisfaction" is the inspiration of this week's episode. Brandon and Jerry will discuss how Seth's idea around living in dissatisfaction can lead you to living a life Beyond the Rut.It may seem counterintuitive, but there's truth to what Seth has to say about dissatisfaction. Check out the episode.Resources and LinksEric Giuliani...
Fireside Chat with Brandon and Jerry – BtR 092
June 13, 2017 06:00 - 12 minutes - 8.75 MBBrandon and Jerry have a fireside chat about their Goliad State Park trip. The trip was intended as a shakedown camping and hiking experience to try out their gear and acclimate to warm Texas weather...without air conditioning. 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/aUHdSwh...
Discarding the Myth of the Starving Artist with Jeff Goins – BtR 091
June 06, 2017 06:00 - 40 minutes - 27.9 MBJeff Goins is the author of five books including his bestseller The Art of Work.We brought Jeff onto the show to talk about his newest book titled Real Artists Don't Starve. His newest book talks about how you can be a thriving artist rather than a starving artist.If you have been to Jeff's blog, goinswriter.com, you know that Jeff helps people find answers to burning questions such as the following: How do creative professionals make a living? What does it really take to get published? How d...
Hiking Out of the Rut – BtR 090
May 31, 2017 06:00 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MBBrandon, Jerry, and friend Steve are doing a day hike to prepare for an upcoming camping trip to Goliad State Park.The camping trip is a shakedown cruise before a bigger backpacking trip.Every dream can be achieved, and it helps to start with smaller milestones and steps. Go for it.Hammock Camping YouTube ChannelsFor Texas Locations SpecificallyKenneth Kramm does a lot of camping in the East Texas area.Spiguyver Backpacking shares a lot of great tips for hammock camping in both warm and cold ...
Lessons Learned from My First Solo Hiking Experience – BtR 089
May 23, 2017 06:00 - 17 minutes - 12 MBJerry recently took a solo trip to Choke Canyon State Park in Texas. A similarly planned trip had fallen through and he was determined to test his mettle on the trail, a trail, any trail.Choke Canyon State Park is not a large park. Most people come for fishing or boating. The park does not have a single trail that is more than 3/4 of a mile. Jerry stitched them all together and created his own five or six mile loop, then hiked it twice.Where there is a will there is a way. The trip was about ...
Thunderdash Founders Kevin and Laura Tift Racing to Their Dream – BtR 088
May 17, 2017 06:00 - 41 minutes - 28.3 MBThunderdashThunderdash is a 5K mud run. It's the race Brandon and I ran in September 2016.Sloshing through mud pits and over 20 obstacles including a 40-foot tire wall in an active quarry is as exciting as it sounds.We are inviting you to join us as we interview the founders of the race, Kevin and Laura Tift.The Tifts' StoryKevin and Laura are going to share with us the following: How they made Thunderdash profitable in two years How they leverage land and people resources to bring a highly o...
Doug Wilks – How to Focus on Your Strengths So Everything Falls Into Place BtR 087
May 09, 2017 06:28 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MBDoug Wilks is a strengths coach. While that may sound like someone you'd find at a fitness center near you, it's not.You may have heard of Clifton's StrengthsFinder, and that is more along the lines of what we are discussing in this episode.Learn more about what Doug does at his website, StrengthsLauncher.com.Most people work on their weaknesses to improve their situation at work. Doug coaches people how focusing on strengths is a better approach.Listen as Brandon, Jerry and Doug discuss how ...
The Drive Has to Come from Within You – BtR 086
May 02, 2017 06:00 - 19 minutes - 13.3 MBThe inner drive is key in success. We cannot depend on others to pour into us and build up our confidence. We either have an inner drive, or we don't. We can lose it, or gain it back.We are all faced with a naysayer to our dreams at some point in our lives. Brandon and Jerry discuss the importance of taking a deeper look into ourselves when faced with someone who tells us we've maxed out on our potential, or have no potential at all.Is your own personal drive present?If not, is the dream you'...
Do It Afraid Anyway! Kainee Bram’s Story of Building a Business BtR 085
April 26, 2017 06:00 - 55 minutes - 38.4 MBKainee Bram was in her mid-forties when she and her husband learned they were going to have a baby!Starting a new business is hard work, especially when your husband is starting a new career. Starting a new business with a new baby as well is downright motivating it seems.Kainee found herself afraid of the unknown. She went for it anyway. Today, she owns a multi-site mother's day out program and a daycare center.We are talking with Kainee about her journey from court reporter to ministry to C...
Drift Into a Rut or Row Out of It – The Choice is Yours BtR 084
April 18, 2017 12:03 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MBThis episode's discussion is based on a blog post from Beyond the Rut alum, Shawn Albright. The post is titled Drift and Row (click the link to read this post.)We have our lives we dreamed of living. We also have the risk of drifting far from our destination when we are not paying attention to the currents of life.Brandon and Jerry discuss the implications of drifting, and what it takes to proactively and intentionally row to the shores we desire.We will discuss how rowing to your destination...
Income with Impact. Success with Significance. The Stephen Dela Cruz Story.
April 11, 2017 06:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MBStephen Dela Cruz faced an important choice when he was a teenager. He could continue life on its downhill slide or change direction.He chose to change direction. What a great decision! Dela Cruz became a millionaire by age 25.A stroke at age 28 forced another shift. If he had died, his life would have been only about money. That was not how he wanted to be remembered.Listen as Stephen explains what it means to pursue income with impact.Connect with Stephen Dela CruzText "Mentor" to 76626Reso...
Energize Your Way Out of a Job Jail Rut with Dondi Scumaci – BtR 082
April 04, 2017 06:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MBDondi Scumaci is an international speaker and consultant who has worked with Fortune 50 companies. Her focus helps people energize their careers by combining their talents and passions with their work.Let's Break You Out of That Job Jail RutIn this episode, we'll chat with Dondi about how she got into a career in coaching and consulting. We'll also discuss tips on how you can bring new life into your job to turn it into a career you love.LinksVisit Dondi's website, DondiScumaci.comLike and Fo...
I Almost Died in a Rut! The Kristi Miller Story – BtR 081
March 28, 2017 06:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MBKristi Miller was successful in her career. She climbed the corporate leadership ladder quickly. Glass ceilings were getting shattered.That came crashing down on her one day. The stress of her work, despite the six-figure income, took its toll on her health and her family.Listen to Brandon and Jerry talk with Kristi about how she worked her way out of a rut that nearly killed her. Go to BeyondTheRut.com/capsho for your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho ...
Dr Phil Carson on His Dream Business Failing Then Unfailing, Naturally BtR 080
March 21, 2017 12:30 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MBThe Phil Carson StoryPhil Carson is a pharmacist who thinks outside of the box. His business, Carson Natural, helps people find natural solutions to their health problems. Phil Carson is living the dream, but it was not always the case.A few years ago, he had to close up his dream business. It failed. Or, did it. Phil did what he needed to do providing for his family. Along the way, a path re-emerged on how he could successfully open his dream.This episode shares that story.Phil Carson Backgr...
Use Aggressive Optimism to Counter a Negative Mindset – BtR 079
March 14, 2017 06:12 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MBYou probably know someone who seems to have a negative mindset to everything. It's that person who talks himself out of a good opportunity. There are a million reasons why something would not work. Maybe that person is you.Do you have a dream you wish to fulfill, but find yourself listing all the reasons why it can never work?Counter that thinking with aggressive optimism. We are not talking about irrational optimism.We are saying you can proactively, even aggressively counter your own negati...
Junior League of Corpus Christi, Duct Tape, and a Mud Run – BtR 078
March 07, 2017 06:58 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBMisty Ash-Kuhn talks about the upcoming Run Amuck event, a 5K mud run hosted by Junior League of Corpus Christi.We'll also discuss the work JLCC does in the Corpus Christi community, and the benefits of duct tape in a mud run.Links and ResourcesJunior League of Corpus Christi, jlcc.orgPromo code for Run Amuck: 5OFF17Facebook Page for Junior League of Corpus Christi Go to BeyondTheRut.com/capsho for your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your fr...
Casey Nicole Fox – From Working Four Jobs to Owning Four Businesses – BtR 077
March 01, 2017 06:50 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MBAt the age of 20 years old, Casey Nicole Fox was working four jobs and living on 110% of her income. She now owns four businesses and lives on just 30% of her income. The crazy thing is she is just 23 years old at the time of this interview!In This EpisodeLiving to get an ROI or ROE on everything you doGive yourself permission to pursue your dreamsLiving on the 30:30:30:10 principle for your financesHave mentorsThe power of written goalsCasey Nicole Fox BioCasey Nicole Fox is a 23-year old en...
Daring Ashley on Success Through Vulnerability – BtR 076
February 21, 2017 06:57 - 35 minutes - 24.1 MBDaring Ashley Taylor YannelloAshley is the host of the daily podcast called Real Talk with Ashley. Her show is unapologetically honest, raw, and real where her aim is to leave everyone who listens feeling a bit better.She shares her vulnerability in each episode. Ashley's listeners can connect with that vulnerability and have shared how her show inspires them to give it a go in life.Her writings can be found on Huffington Post, Medium, PRSUIT, and more.ResourcesDaringAshley.comSubscribe to As...
Lisa Reynolds on Leading Through Relationships – BtR 075
February 14, 2017 06:21 - 36 minutes - 25 MBLisa Reynolds, Ph. D. SPHRLisa’s passion is being a development chemist. She serves as a catalyst assisting others in unleashing their talents and discovering their full potential.Her leadership style is one that focuses on relationship-building. Lisa is known among her colleagues for leading high-performing, cohesive teams.Today, she is Vice President of Talent Management for CHRISTUS Health leading the overall vision, strategy, standards, and protocols for Leadership Development, Workforce ...
Tasha Schaded’s Story About Launching a Business – BtR 074
February 07, 2017 06:25 - 43 minutes - 30 MBOn a leap of faith and armed with determination, Tasha Schaded opened LifeFit Personal Training Studio in 2016. She helps people achieve their fitness goals and live a healthy, active lifestyle.Tasha has specialized in weight management, prenatal fitness, senior fitness, sports performance and nutrition certifications. She is certified by the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) since 2008.Tasha also spent four years competing in figure and bikini competitions. She won "natural figure p...
Run Amuck with Beyond the Rut – BtR 073
January 31, 2017 06:00 - 16 minutes - 11.5 MBRun AmuckRun Amuck with us on April 1 (no joke, the event really is on this date,) and we'll give you a free Beyond the Rut t-shirt. Let us know in advance by following the instructions in this episode. Run Amuck is a 5K mud run hosted by the Junior League of Corpus Christi.You may have missed running with us at the Run Amuck event. No worries. Listen to this episode and see how you can get in on the action.Junior League of Corpus ChristiJunior League of Corpus Christi is an organization of w...
Creating Career Magic with Lee Cockerell – BtR 072
January 24, 2017 12:57 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MBLee CockerellLee Cockerell has accomplished things you would not expect from someone born and raised in Ardmore, Oklahoma. It would seem like life was stacked against Lee. He was a college dropout, so that must be the end of the road, right? Not quite.Hard work and the willingness to learn new skills and new knowledge was his secret recipe to success.Lee Cockerell is known today as the former Executive Vice President of Operations for Walt Disney World. He speaks to various organizations, inc...
Lessons from a Triathlete on a Perseverance Mindset – BtR 071
January 17, 2017 06:00 - 46 minutes - 31.9 MBWhat a Triathlete Can Teach Us About PerseveranceTriathlete, Blanche Holt, has won a lot of races. In this episode, Blanches shares her stories about a sport she's passionate about for years.Training for a long-range goal is the cornerstone of what triathletes do, so we dive deeper into a perseverance mindset.Just like anything else in life, accidents happen to a triathlete. The challenge is getting back up afterward.Perseverance trains us to get back up after the worst of falls.Resources and...
Level Up Your Career or Business – BtR 070
January 10, 2017 12:37 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MBBrandon and Jerry discuss how you can level up your career or business with these principles around personal character and leadership. 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. 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 ...
Reading for Success in 2017 – Happy New Year! BtR 069
January 03, 2017 06:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MBListening to podcasts is great! We love them. We love it when you listen to Beyond the Rut!Reading is still one of the best ways to learn from other people, especially people who are not accessible to us.We are talking about...Reading why you should have a reading plan our favorite titles from 2016 speed reading audio books how we hold onto the information we just took inAdd These Books to Your LibraryThe Three Signs of a Miserable Job by Patrick Lencioni (Brandon's Pick)Slipstream Time Hacki...
7 Favorite Moments from 2016 – BtR 068
December 28, 2016 15:27 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MB2016We have enough episodes to finally do a "Best of" episode to close out 2016. Listen to our Top 7 moments from 2016 episodes of Beyond the Rut.There were a lot of highlights to choose from, and this was probably the hardest episode to put together because of the limit we put on ourselves.Highlights(0:45) Our first highlight clip comes from BtR 021, From Ferris Bueller to Scheduling What Matters Most. Randy Pausch wrote a book called The Last Lecture which shared how he made the most of hi...
Eric Giuliani is Traveling Tall and Living His Dream – Rebroadcast BtR 067
December 20, 2016 06:00 - 48 minutes - 33.4 MBTraveling Tall Around the WorldEric Giuliani once worked as an education consultant. He had a great paycheck, company car, and traveled around the United States at the whim of his company.A leave of absence spent traveling his dream vacation opened up his eyes to the world of color around him.Eric returned to his place of employment. His company fired him rather than honor the leave of absence. He was now unemployed.Now, Eric has spent that past couple of years escaping the rat race, filming,...
Sara McDaniel Rebroadcast – A Simple Life is a Bigger Life BtR 066
December 13, 2016 06:09 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MBWe had a few requests on how to find episode 25 of Beyond the Rut, the first interview we did with Sara McDaniel from SimplySara.com.Let's make it easier for everyone and share that episode again. Here you go by popular demand!Listen in as Sara shares with us her first trip to Guatemala on a Wrecked mission trip with Jeff Goins' group. She also shares with us the how and why behind her blog, Simply Saram.com, and why she is pursuing a life of simplicity.ResourcesShow notes from the original e...
Ty Foster – How to Use GPS to Find Your Passion and Life Purpose, BtR 065
December 06, 2016 06:00 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MBTy FosterTy Foster is the Founder and Principal of Navigate to Greatness LLC, A leadership development organization that teaches athletes, business owners and professionals how to navigate large-scale life goals.Ty's articulate & pointed teaching style combined with love for people is certain to captivate and transform his audience to do great things before leaving the room.Ty Foster became a Gold Star child at age 5 on May 17, 1987 when his father’s ship, the USS Stark, was fired upon by an ...
Sara McDaniel Returns – A Renovated Home for a Renovated Life BtR 064
November 29, 2016 14:28 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MBSara McDaniel returns to share her fifth Guatemala trip, talk about her Southern cottage renovation project, and her first 5k race.Resources and LinksBtR 025 - A Simple Life is a Bigger LifeSimplySara.comSimplySouthernCottage.comMy Journey from Couch to 5k - Sara McDanielNeighbor's Table 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. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to clai...
We’re Thankful for You. Happy Thanksgiving. BONUS EPISODE
November 21, 2016 22:16 - 4 minutes - 3.2 MBWe launched the first episode of Beyond the Rut podcast on August 22, 2015. A lot has changed since.We have recorded 64 episodes in the last sixteen months. 24 of our episodes included interviews of 21 interesting people who shared their unique stories on how they are #livingthedream beyond the rut. Beyond the RutBeyond the Rut averages 80 unique downloads each week. That may not seem like a lot compared to other shows, but it has meant the world to us.That means each week 80 people invite us...
Compassion Fatigue – When Their Trauma Becomes Your Trauma BtR 063
November 15, 2016 05:45 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MBBefore you burn out, listen to this episode!The Rut of Compassion FatigueIt may have been your dream to be a nurse, a physician, a mental health professional, or even a police officer. You expose yourself to the trauma of others when you work in a caring profession.Your mind fails to distinguish between what is happening to others and what is happening to you.The trauma of others eventually becomes your trauma. That is one of the drawbacks of having empathy towards others.Compassion fatigue ...
Shaping Podcasts With Podshaper Chris Mann – BtR 062
November 08, 2016 05:08 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MBPodcast Answerman Cliff Ravenscraft has advised podcasters for years audio quality is important for listeners. Poor audio quality can be a deal killer unless the content is absolutely a don't-miss.Musician and entrepreneur, Chris Mann, decided to apply his skills in digitally mastering music audio to the medium of podcasting. We had the pleasure to be at the beginning stages of Chris's endeavor. He edited episode 39 for us where we interviewed Marcia Upson from NaturallySlim.He's also done th...
Danny Bollinger, Small Town Iowa to Marketing for the Dallas Mavericks – BtR 061
November 01, 2016 05:40 - 46 minutes - 31.7 MBWe scored an interview with Danny Bollinger, Manager of Publishing for the Dallas Mavericks.He's the guy behind the promotional photography and writing for the team.If it's a calendar, program, video snippet or article for the Mavs, chances are Danny has had his hands and creativity in it for the past 17 years.Leap of faith, is the best way I can describe how Danny Bollinger lives his life beyond the rut. He just seems to go for it.His strong work ethic has carried him through time and again....
What Works? It Works! Brandon’s Weight Loss Journey – BtR 060
October 25, 2016 06:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MBIt Works!Brandon didn't feel healthy. He was over weight, then he decided to do something about it.Since the start of 2016, Brandon has lost over 30 lbs and he is keeping it off.Whatever he is doing, it works!You may have heard about his journey in recent episodes.We are diving deeper into his eating habits, his workouts, and what nutrition supplements have helped him.DisclaimersDisclaimer #1 - Brandon is a distributor for It Works!® He makes money by selling their products.Disclaimer #2 - Je...
Brandon is Training for a Triathlon – BtR 059
October 18, 2016 12:43 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MBShare Your StoryWe want to hear from you. Share your Beyond the Rut story in any of the following ways: Call in and leave a voicemail at 361-598-3788 Create an mp3 message by clicking the "Ask a Question for the Show" button at the top of our website Email us and we'll read the story for you at [email protected] Message us on Facebook, Twitter, or Comment below in our show notesBrandon is Training for a Triathlon?!Brandon and Jerry discuss Brandon's upcoming triathlon, his first ever. Th...
Marketing Your Business as a Podcast Guest – BtR 058
October 11, 2016 05:04 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MBBeing a podcast guest can help you market your business, new book, online course, or special cause. Tom Schwab discusses why and how.We also have Tom share his story about seeking job security with careers in the military and corporate America. In both cases, he was surprised.Your job security is connected to your ability to serve others. Interview Valet is successful because of the service they provide to their clients and to the podcasts who host them like Beyond the Rut.Podcasting is the N...
When is it Time to Pursue Your Own Dream? Rina Chong – BtR 057
October 05, 2016 04:06 - 39 minutes - 27 MBLiving Her Own Dream - Rina ChongRina is a born-and-raised Calgarian, whose wisdom stems from growing up underprivileged as an only child raised by her single mother, which conditioned her with a victim mentality, she followed the typical ‘system’ and realized that she didn’t fit the corporate mold broke free from the walls that confined her and set off on her own mission. Serendipity has played a huge role in guiding her into her authentic purpose and today, she is nurturing her tribe and he...
It’s So Spicy! How Not to Carb Load for a Race – BtR 056
September 27, 2016 04:32 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MBOur First Mud Run - Thunderdash 2016We're running our first mud run 5K called the Hill Country Thunderdash located in Comfort, Texas. Brandon has been running, getting ready. Jerry has not. Who will win? Who will die?This will be just the first of a series of 5K challenges we put ourselves through.Part of our story in this episode includes our attempt to carb load the night before the race. Brandon's Yelp app helped us find a San Antonio restaurant called Pho Nguyen. We highly recommend it. T...
From Losing a Job to Bootstrapping a Dream, Matt Miller – BtR 055
September 21, 2016 04:36 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MBLife is Unfair and Filled with OpportunityIn 2007, Jerry was the top real estate sales agent in his company. The market tanked the following year and he struggled every year until he found his true passion in education/performance consulting.Matt Miller found himself in a similar situation in 2003. He was top salesman for his company. A manager desired to capitalize on Matt's success and increase Matt's sales quota by almost double! His coworkers averaged an quota increase between five and te...
Building a Culture of Action, Erik Chaplen – BtR 054
September 13, 2016 06:00 - 39 minutes - 27 MBBuilding a Culture of ActionBusiness consultant Erik Chaplen overcame an abusive, fatherless home growing up. Today, he coaches others to succeed in business and life. He's mastered the ability to succeed with what he has in front of him and showing others how they can do the same in their own lives.We live in a world that is saturated with information, and little action is taken to make a difference with that resource. Erik founded CultureOfAction.com because he wants to make a difference. H...
Eric Giuliani Traveling Tall and Living His Dream Part 2 – BtR 053
September 06, 2016 04:26 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MBYou Gotta Enjoy the DetailsEric Giuliani is back to share with us how he prepared for the launch of his dream. Eric shares how we need to care about the details and wenjoy the details them as part of the process.Eric's Biggest LessonsHe's 6'9" and lives out of just two duffle bags living life around the world. What were his biggest lessons that can relate to your life?What happened to him in Vietnam when he almost quit and instead found himself persevering?These are the questions we ask Eric ...
Eric Giuliani Traveling Tall and Living His Dream – BtR 052
August 30, 2016 06:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MBTraveling Tall Around the WorldEric Giuliani once worked as an education consultant. He had a great paycheck, company car, and traveled around the United States at the whim of his company.A leave of absence spent traveling his dream vacation opened up his eyes to the world of color around him.Eric returned to his place of employment. His company fired him rather than honor the leave of absence. He was now unemployed.Where is Your Passion?Many of us would be devastated to learn that we lost ou...
Life Hack – New Year’s in September BtR 051
August 23, 2016 06:00 - 16 minutes - 11.2 MBYour New Year's resolutions may have stalled out early in the year. When most people find themselves in a rut with their goals' progress, you don't have to wait until another new year rolls around.Every September in the United States, a wave of new beginnings sweeps across the country. New clothes, new friends, and new opportunities.Listen to this episode to see what that wave of momentum is and how you can create a New Year's mentality in September.ResourcesBtR 050 - Why and How You Should H...
How and Why You Should Have an Accountability Partner – BtR 050
August 18, 2016 06:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MBWhy Have an Accountability PartnerHave you ever heard about a successful self-study program of Alcoholics' Anonymous or Narcotics' Anonymous program?No, their success completely depends on addicts working with an accountability partner called a "sponsor."Would a fitness trainer let you to lie about your weight, the number of reps you completed, or the calories you ate? NO!Successful fitness trainers demand transparency. They expect our best effort. A healthier longer life is the result of hav...
Eat What You Want and Lose Weight the NaturallySlim Way – BtR 049
August 09, 2016 06:00 - 40 minutes - 28.2 MBMarcia Upson has helped over 25,000 people lose weight by teaching them about the eating habits of the naturally slim.Brandon and Jerry ask Marcia about the eating habits of "True Thins", the term she uses to describe those who seem to eat what they want and never gain weight.Also discussed: How to eat at a buffet and still lose weight What is most important in a food labelResources and LinksNaturallySlim.comBtR 037 - How to Lose Weight Without Dieting Go to BeyondTheRut.com/capsho for your f...