Crazy Enough to Win (For Those Who Love the Game of Business)
179 episodes - English - Latest episode: 21 days ago -Can a podcast make you love the game of business? This podcast is for those who want to achieve the next level in business. I will challenge you and make you question current methods. We are all over the place with interesting points of view from crazy people just like us. You may not always agree, but I promise amazing value in every episode! Learn from some of the best minds with a variety of lessons, stories, and books to be successful. You will be surprised, motivated, and inspired to go big in life. Now GET SOME!
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Are You Looking For A Job? This is YOUR letter to hiring managers!
September 01, 2020 16:00 - 11 minutes - 7.68 MBI want to share a letter I penned to all hiring managers from the perspective of the "A" player looking for work. Listen to what this person has to say. Absorb it. Act upon it. If you recover from COVID-19 with the same team you had…or worse, a weaker team…shame on you! If you are a CEO, HR manager, or anyone who oversees hiring for an organization…this is for you!
3 Types of Bad Bosses and How to Survive Them
August 28, 2020 21:00 - 15 minutes - 11 MBYour boss sucks and you just cannot quit. We are in a pandemic and jobs are scarce. In this episode, I describe three common bad bosses. Even better, I provide detailed tips so you can survive a crappy supervisor or manager. Do you want to diagnose your bad boss? Does any of this sound familiar?
Starting a Podcast with Scott "The Mac" MacKenzie of Industrial Talk Podcast!
August 24, 2020 18:00 - 1 hour - 52.5 MBThinking of starting a business or a podcast? Discover some life "hacks" to thrive in the digital world. We talked about LinkedIn, podcasting, and making a presence online with some easy to use best practices. We also talked entrepreneurship in the post Covid-19 business world. He shares his favorite "gadget" as well as advice for his younger self. Hang on and enjoy the ride!
Are You A Love Doctor? Do you shoot love particles?
August 21, 2020 16:00 - 14 minutes - 10.1 MBI made a commitment to myself several years ago that I would live my life like a proton. My mission in life is to spread my positive charge to everyone I meet, with every encounter, and with every opportunity to speak or teach others. Of course, we know there are many electrons (negative charge) and even some neutrons with no charge at all. Being positive is a choice. We choose our particle.
Stop Being So Nice, It’s Making People Nauseous!
August 20, 2020 21:00 - 14 minutes - 9.87 MBStop being so nice all the time. It makes people want to puke; enough already! Like eating too much candy at one time, it just doesn’t sit well on the stomach. There is a difference in being nice and being kind. Clear is kind. Accountability is kind. Consistency is kind. Discipline is kind. Too many people confuse niceness with kindness. There is a vast difference between being kind to someone and the fakeness of being nice all the time.
Small Children Playing with Wild Lions: 10 Things Your Sales People Do Not Know!
August 18, 2020 22:00 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MBImagine small children playing a game of tag close to a large pride of lions on the savannas of Africa. Can you see it? This perilous situation is the reality facing most sales professionals today. Innocence and ignorance are two sides of the same reality. Most salespeople are both innocent and ignorant. They are innocent until they have been violated by a cruel prospect. They are ignorant because they lack the capability (skills and knowledge) to engage with a prospect for success.
Wearing a Mask during Zoom Meetings When at Home Alone...Makes sense or complete lunacy?
August 17, 2020 16:00 - 12 minutes - 8.75 MBWisconsin leader mandates masks (face coverings) on video conferencing calls; even when home alone. How will this impact the team? Will an extreme position become detrimental? Judge for yourself!
Sweden Takes A Different Approach to Covid-19. Has it worked?
August 10, 2020 21:00 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MBSweden implemented a different approach to Covid-19. Businesses were not shuttered. Gyms and bars stayed open (with some changes). The economy of Sweden did not shut down. Primary schools have remained open. Discover the results (free of politics) regarding the Swedish strategy.
I Stopped Giving A Crap! You Should Too...
August 06, 2020 21:00 - 13 minutes - 9.27 MBI have committed to stop giving a crap about too many things at one time. I am not saying this is easy. I am predisposed to worry so giving a crap is definitely in my “wheelhouse” as they say. I have learned we only have a certain amount of bandwidth for what matters in life. It is easy to dilute our present with too many things that just don’t matter in the long-run.
Interview with Heather Lutze of FINDABILITY.COM
August 05, 2020 22:00 - 43 minutes - 30.2 MBHow do you get found in a world with seven billion people? Heather shares advice and we talk gadgets! Discover interesting things about Denver, Colorado and life during the pandemic. She talks about her spirit animal and thoughts regarding failure in life. Don't miss this fascinating conversation with a trailblazer who spent time with Yahoo!
How To Get Better Sleep? Part 1 The Mattress
August 04, 2020 16:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MBI am on a journey to better sleep. Join me to follow my search for better ZZZZs. In this episode, I discuss my choice in a mattress. Discover what to look for and how much to spend on a mattress. I suffered from shoulder and hip pain at night. This is no longer a problem for me!
Interview with Aaron McFatridge, Native Texan Talks Crazy Times!
July 31, 2020 21:00 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MBMeet native Texan, Aaron McFatridge. We talk Texas snakes, Covid-18.2 (because its getting weaker in Texas), wearing a mask (the great mask debate), and the economy for good measure. Oh yeah, listen to a couple of Texans discuss the Cybertruck from Tesla. Elon Musk chooses Texans to build his trucks! Smart move? Crazy times from the Lone Star State!
People Feel Muzzled at Work When Diversity of Thought is No Longer Encouraged
July 29, 2020 21:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MBToday, many people feel muzzled at work. Opinions about anything controversial are no longer accepted. Conversations are mitigated to the point that everyone assumes most people think and believe the same way or the opposite way. This is dangerous. We need sincere dialogue with each other to understand other points of view.
The Decline of American Cities during Covid-19: Is It Time to Sell and Get Out?
July 24, 2020 20:00 - 13 minutes - 9.54 MBWork from home (WFH) and recent events will create a mass exodus from some large cities over the next two years. American cities are going to decline post pandemic. “The great American city” has lost the battle for the hearts and minds of residents. Once the place of opportunity, many have become too expensive and now too dangerous. WFH has become the super highway for residents to make a move to locations that offer a better cost of living as well as safety for families.
Choose Trade School over Harvard Post-Pandemic
July 16, 2020 18:00 - 13 minutes - 9.57 MBUniversities will be a casualty of Covid-19. Many will not survive the wake of this virus. Essential skills will dominate formal education post-pandemic. Was a shift to skills over education already in place? Have universities priced themselves out of reach? Have some colleges become a political echo chamber for a contracting audience? Mike Rowe (Dirty Jobs) has been espousing the decline in education value for years.
Nosey Rhino Talks Sheep, Wolves, & Sheepdogs
July 13, 2020 21:00 - 11 minutes - 8.25 MBNosey Rhino loves talking sheep. He talks sheep about everyone and everything. For Nosey Rhino, analogies clarify roles to help understand how humans position themselves among others. Nosey Rhino loves to judge people because they are the most interesting animals. He maintains a curious perspective on people and the crazy things they do. Let’s take a look.
How to Stop Caring Too Much: Sociopaths Provide Clues for Happiness!
July 02, 2020 21:00 - 13 minutes - 9.36 MBMetacognition is thinking about what we are thinking about. If we can be aware of what we are thinking about, we can choose what to actually think about. Or can we? Do we have a choice about what we spend brain time on? Can we make a literal choice on how we consume mental energy?
Interview with the Andy Miller of Big Swift Kick!
July 01, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 43.1 MBDo you need a big swift kick in the...? Don't miss this amazing episode with Andy Miller. We discuss the pandemic, life near Washington D.C., and common sales challenges facing many organizations today. We also talk about going "big" and taking chances for success in life. He started a business in Europe in his late twenties. He sold the company and started over with a new business. Hang on and enjoy the fascinating ride!
Should We Spank Children in 2020?
June 26, 2020 18:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MBChild spanking is a touchy subject with polarized views. So-called experts oppose corporal punishment in public. I wonder if these people feel the same way in private? Enjoy this candid and honest commentary on getting that behind tore up from time to time. In this podcast, we get "real" and honest about this controversial topic. I hope you enjoy!
Who Knows You? Call this your Covid-19 Comeback!
June 24, 2020 17:00 - 14 minutes - 9.66 MBI am working diligently to inform my followers about the lessons we can gain from this once in a lifetime experience. No matter what we face, there is always opportunity to be earned for someone willing to learn. We can complain about reality or look for ways to adapt and thrive. Thriving, I have discovered, accompanies those who have a healthy network of people who know them.
How To Rebuild Teams After Covid-19?
June 22, 2020 21:00 - 12 minutes - 8.39 MBMany teams were struggling before the coronavirus pandemic. Both Harvard Business Review and Gallup calculated employee engagement at merely thirty percent far before the pandemic and current work-from-home (WFH) trends. This means seven of every ten employees were either “checked out” or negative about their employers. There is a way! Discover two powerful words to rebuild successful teams and identify employee engagement.
2020 Isn’t Over, It’s Only Halftime!
June 18, 2020 21:00 - 12 minutes - 8.55 MBWe can still win this! Consider this your halftime pep talk. There is a significant polarization among attitudes toward 2020. This year sucks. We need a 2020 do-over. I am so over 2020. Blah, blah, blah. If you have mentally checked out over 2020, it is time to rethink opportunity. Winning takes talent, hard work, and luck. Luck somehow seems to find those that work hard. Winning repeatedly takes character. Giving up is easy. Quitting when times are tough can become a habit and a ...
Ryan Walter, Professional Hockey Player, NHL #2 Overall Draft Pick & Stanley Cup Champion in British Columbia, Canada
June 09, 2020 20:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MBEnjoy this powerful interview with Ryan Walter. We discuss his hockey career and the difference in being on winning and losing teams in the NHL. He shares funny insights about his role in the movie, Miracle, about the 1980 U.S. Olympic Hockey Team. We talk about Herb Brooks and Kurt Russell. Discover what a "goon" in hockey means. Finally, we talk about his transition into the business world as a CEO, trainer, and business coach. Don't miss this inspirational episode.
Interview with the Brandy Flanagan, Author of "Make Business Fun Again"
June 05, 2020 17:00 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MBBrandy Flanagan is a small business owner and local politician. Discover her story about difficult times and a journey to becoming an author. We talk about 1980s music nostalgia, local politics, and small business challenges. She also shares how her business (a gym) survived being shut-down during the pandemic. She is an optimist and small business consultant. Don't miss her story.
Interview with Chris Hardwick "The Most Interesting Man in the World" in Vancouver, Canada
June 04, 2020 16:00 - 53 minutes - 36.7 MBChris Hardwick grew up in Australia, traveled the world, and now lives in beautiful Vancouver, Canada. He has climbed mountains all over the world. He now helps CEOs and business owners climb "life" mountains of their own. As an adventurer and thought-leader, his unique approach to life is fascinating. He also shares the story of how he met his wife of 30 years while on an adventure. Don't miss his amazing and powerful story!
From Decay Comes Growth. We are the Sneetches!
June 02, 2020 19:00 - 8 minutes - 5.68 MBIt is convenient for people to blame current events on the decay of humanity. It is tempting to see darkness and dwell on the lack of optimism. Reports of rioting and looting are like a horrible train wreck that we cannot stop watching. We can dwell on this negativity and allow it to stain our view of people, or we can look for the beauty in people.
Optimistic Thoughts About Humanity During Dark Times!
June 02, 2020 19:00 - 8 minutes - 5.68 MBIt is convenient for people to blame current events on the decay of humanity. It is tempting to see darkness and dwell on the lack of optimism. Reports of rioting and looting are like a horrible train wreck that we cannot stop watching. We can dwell on this negativity and allow it to stain our view of people, or we can look for the beauty in people.
Interview with Monica Ricci, Carnivore and Coach from Atlanta, Georgia
June 01, 2020 21:00 - 57 minutes - 39.3 MBWow! Don't miss this fascinating interview with Monica Ricci. We talk about Covid-19 and her view on the economy. Most interestingly, Monica shares her life-changing journey for healthy living and yes, eating meat. Her advice: Get up and move. Her transformational story may change your life as we all look for opportunities to pivot out of this pandemic. We also talk about life in Atlanta, Georgia.
I Screwed Up…I Broke the Rules: Discover the Journey Back to Normal with Covid-19!
June 01, 2020 16:00 - 9 minutes - 6.79 MBI broke the rules. I’m guilty. I attended a funeral. I hugged the widow who was married for 42 years, and I shook the hand of a son that lost his dad. I hugged a grandson that plays baseball with my son. He just lost his grandfather who he lived with until his death. I know I broke social distancing rules but I couldn’t help it. I guess I stink at this new reality. My need to show love overwhelmed my fear of this virus.
Interview with Dr. Andi Simon, Author of "On the Brink" from New York
May 27, 2020 21:00 - 55 minutes - 38.5 MBDiscover her view on the future of humans & business. Andi is an author, scientist, and highly sought global speaker. Learn what a corporate anthropologist does and her special insights into a post-pandemic world. She comes to us directly from her New York home in quarantine from the Covid-19 virus. Don't miss this fascinating journey into the mind of an expert that studies other humans for a living.
Special Guest Dr. Andi Simon, Corporate Anthropologist and Futurist from New York
May 27, 2020 21:00 - 55 minutes - 38.5 MBDiscover her view on the future of humans & business. Andi is an author, scientist, and highly sought global speaker. Learn what a corporate anthropologist does and her special insights into a post-pandemic world. She comes to us directly from her New York home in quarantine from the Covid-19 virus. Don't miss this fascinating journey into the mind of an expert that studies other humans for a living.
Interview with Dr. Andi Simon, Corporate Anthropologist and Futurist from New York
May 27, 2020 21:00 - 55 minutes - 38.5 MBDiscover her view on the future of humans & business. Andi is an author, scientist, and highly sought global speaker. Learn what a corporate anthropologist does and her special insights into a post-pandemic world. She comes to us directly from her New York home in quarantine from the Covid-19 virus. Don't miss this fascinating journey into the mind of an expert that studies other humans for a living.
Interview with Sarge Summers in Houston, Texas: Discover the Hilarious Origin of "Sargisms"
May 22, 2020 22:00 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MBDon't miss this funny and fascinating interview with "Ole" Sarge. We talk about the oil and gas industry, the pandemic, and the future of business. He shares powerful advice for industry newcomers and seasoned veterans alike. Wisdom comes in many flavors. Whether in the business or not, you will enjoy his take on life and the origin of "Sargisms". We also talk about the food scene in Houston. It was a blast!
Interview with the "Edgy" Dr. Mark Edge in Tyler, Texas!
May 19, 2020 17:00 - 51 minutes - 35.3 MBDr. Mark Edge specializes in R.A.P. He is a retention, attraction, and production expert. He works with amazing companies like Chick-fil-A. Discover his perspective on human life with Covid-19. How will this impact people? What can we learn from this pandemic? When will jobs return? Don't miss his interesting perspective on what is coming next!
Winning During an Economic Recovery: Grow Your Business Out of This Pandemic!
May 15, 2020 21:00 - 10 minutes - 7.47 MBWhat does competitive advantage look like? Those who know “get it” and those who don’t, well this writing is for you. The pandemic has disrupted the economy and companies are racing back to the front of the field. Think of a major accident in a stock car race. We have been under the caution flag for over two months. This is a tremendous opportunity to reset the competitive field in any business sector. This is a chance to win the race. The harder your business has been hit, the bigger...
Los Angeles County is a Powder Keg Getting Ready to Explode!
May 14, 2020 17:00 - 17 minutes - 11.7 MBLos Angeles County’s stay-at-home orders will “with all certainty” be extended for the next three months. How do you think the people of southern California will react to this? This is about power and I do not think the citizens of Los Angeles County will tolerate these measures. What do you think?
Sweden Stands by Its Different Approach to Covid-19: Is it working?
May 12, 2020 19:00 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MBPolitics have ruined the objectivity of our strategy against the coronavirus. The lines have been drawn in the sand and each side has dug in. Should we have locked down in the first place? Should we have ordered stay at home all over the USA? Did we do the right thing? Only history will tell us the truth. A pandemic during an election season has blurred reality. I have been tracking Sweden’s approach.
Day One Mindset: A Mental Reformation for Covid-19 Recovery
May 11, 2020 18:00 - 10 minutes - 7.45 MBThe intense heat from the novel coronavirus has burned the business landscape like nothing we have seen before. Once thriving businesses are now scattered across the country in the ash of this pandemic. We don’t hear the story of the cinema operator in rural East Texas or the travel agent in Montana. The tour guide operator in Arkansas will never make the national news. There are burnt corpses of business that most people will never hear or read about. You are real none the same. You a...
Enter Muller's Ratchet: Arizona Scientists Find A Clue for Beating Covid-19
May 08, 2020 21:00 - 9 minutes - 6.64 MBA study that found a new coronavirus mutation reportedly mirrors a change that occurred as the SARS virus began to weaken. It’s well-known that as viruses progress, they typically mutate to weaker forms. The phenomenon is known as Muller's Ratchet. Discover how this may lead to a breakthrough for the fight against Covid-19.
Rebuild or Reboot My Business after Covid-19?
May 06, 2020 17:00 - 11 minutes - 8.16 MBThe challenge facing many businesses is unprecedented. We are likely to have a wholesale shift in demand for long-time institutions of the past and the present. Some businesses, as we know them, are going to evaporate. This virus is killing businesses with as much vigor as it has people. Tragically, some businesses have been infected and do not realize it. The question for many business leaders, as we start to reopen the economy is, do I rebuild the business or do I reboot? Should I reb...
A Non-political View of Politics and the Economy during Covid-19: Only Demand Will Tell!
May 04, 2020 20:00 - 17 minutes - 12.1 MBWe have an echo chamber on the west coast and east coast. Similarly, the economic response to the pandemic is now political. If you want to reopen the economy sooner, you are more likely to be labeled as a conservative. If you want to wait for a vaccine, you are likely to labeled as a liberal. An echo chamber creates confirmation bias. Learn what confirmation bias is and how it will impact economic recovery from Covid-19.
Interview with Julie Eshleman, Behavioral Psychologist in London, England
May 04, 2020 18:00 - 1 hour - 43.4 MBThis really cool interview with Julie explores the pandemic, the economy, and what life will be like in the future. We talk about why people are responding to Covid-19 the way we are. We talk about institutions that are going to be at risk. The future will be a direct reflection of a simple formula. You will learn how to survive and thrive in a pandemic, post-pandemic world.
Captain Tom Moore Turns 100 Years Old: Discover his uplifting and inspiring story!
May 01, 2020 17:00 - 13 minutes - 9.46 MBListen to this inspiring and uplifting story during difficult times. Remember, this podcast is for crazy people. Captain Tom Moore is crazy enough to make things happen, crazy enough to go big at 100 years old. He is crazy enough to win!
When Will Pro Sports Return? As of April 30, 2020, this is where we stand…
April 30, 2020 18:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MBWhy is good news not in the mainstream media? It’s out there but hard to find. For the rest of us, we miss sports. I really miss sports. I miss sports at all levels. My youngest son is a high school sophomore and is missing the remainder of his varsity debut as a pitcher. As of today, this is where we stand for MLB, NBA & NFL seasons for 2020. There are some crazy ideas in the works. Don't miss the ending of this podcast!
Should Social Media Censor Free Speech? Two Doctors and a YouTube Video
April 29, 2020 18:00 - 16 minutes - 11.4 MBThis is an important question society must answer. YouTube just pulled a video from two licensed doctors who shared their protocol opinion and statistical findings about Covid-19. These people are doctors. Regardless of whether we believe their findings or not, should their voices be muzzled?
Take the First Step: To Reopen the US Economy, Let’s Revisit Sweden!
April 28, 2020 18:00 - 18 minutes - 13 MBAre some people looking for an absence of risk in order to get back to work? There is always going to be risk. We must decide how much risk we are willing to tolerate in order to get back to work. We cannot rely on the politicized media. There is good news regarding the virus that seems to be overlooked daily. Instead, we hear of doom and gloom. Mostly negative headlines stoke fear in people that must make a decision to take the first step back to work.
Interview with Sales Expert, Author Joe Buzzello In Scottsdale, Arizona
April 23, 2020 22:00 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MBThe Joe Buzzello has been in leadership for Fortune 500 Companies. He has led large sales teams and grown businesses. Well, Joe flunked retirement and has reentered the workforce to launch a new and unique business. Oh, and he just published his fourth book on sales. We discussed the pandemic, business trends, and his predictions for the economy. We had a great time!
Are Hotels Safe During the Covid-19 Pandemic? You won't believe what they are doing next…WOW!
April 23, 2020 19:00 - 12 minutes - 8.84 MBAre you safe in a hotel during this pandemic? Will you be safe in the near future? Are you willing to travel for business? Hotels are taking major steps to protect staff and guests. Are you crazy enough to book a hotel room? Discover some crazy measures hotels are implementing to keep you safe!
Don't Give Up on Oil & Gas: Don't Hate the Game!
April 23, 2020 15:00 - 9 minutes - 6.85 MBThe coronavirus is an additional challenge impacting demand for energy. We don’t know when demand will increase or how fast. We do know, however that it will increase at some point. What goes down must come up. People are not going to abandon planes, trains, and automobiles. People need plastics. People need chemicals.
The Covid-19 Lockdown Is Essentially Over in the USA
April 21, 2020 18:00 - 19 minutes - 13.3 MBIt is time to allow people to protect themselves from Covid-19. We must trust the people to do what is right during a pandemic. We must assume positive intent. I am devastated by the sad news regarding every single death from the coronavirus. Every death has family members who are grieving and in pain. One is TOO many. However, this virus might make us the victim twice!