Tech Bytes - with Dan Hafner
368 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsGet actionable tactics for using the power of mobile apps to grow & scale your business.
Take your business to the next level. Join host Dan Hafner for specific tactics, lessons and tools to change your perspective (and possibly even your marketing strategy).
Learn and implement useful strategies and tactics for leveraging your own app to get more leads, make more sales, free up your time and become the go-to authority in your niche.
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Ep. 117: Is that Really Important
January 25, 2019 12:00 - 9 minutes - 9.08 MBIn his book "The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People," Steven Covey breaks down all of our daily tasks into two categories: important and urgent. If you are constantly doing things that are not important and not urgent (Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, YouTube, etc) instead of the things that are Important and Not Urgent (business tasks, working out, meditating, cleaning your home, etc), you will eventually burn yourself out. What is one Important and Non-Urgent thing you are committed to...
Ep. 116: Un-box Yourself
January 24, 2019 12:00 - 8 minutes - 8.18 MBImagine you are on a deserted island all alone and there is a title wave rushing straight for you and you only have 1 hour to figure out how to survive and get off the island... The situations you are thinking of right now are only a result of the current way of thinking that you are capable of in this moment. We all exist inside of our own "container" or "box," inside of which we normally cannot escape. Once we are faced with such a pressure situation however, we often find that we are muc...
Ep. 115: Welcome to the Zander Zone
January 23, 2019 11:56 - 6 minutes - 6 MBThe "Zander Zone" was a place where Zander Cage from the movie XXX created to be his zone of craziness, boldness and fierceness. We can all create our own "zone" of at any time. How can you start to cultivate a mindset similar to the Zander Zone and how would that help you navigate your day? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techbytespodcast/support
Ep. 114: Recovery is Part of the Process
January 22, 2019 12:00 - 8 minutes - 7.59 MBIt is very easy to neglect your physical and mental need for recovery at times. Consider the possibility that taking time out of your day and week to focus on recovery could be just the ticket to you accelerating faster during the time in which you are grinding and growing.... Where in your life are you not taking time to rest and recover and how can you start implementing that in at least one area of your life? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techbytesp...
Ep. 113: Failing to Plan
January 21, 2019 11:20 - 9 minutes - 9.22 MBIf you aren't creating a specific plan for yourself, you are setting yourself up for a lack of results. Once something "urgent" comes along, you are much more suceptible to be distracted and unfocused. Three things are needed to setup a plan: 1. Figure out what you did 2. Determine where you want to go 3. Breakdown into bit-sized steps what it will take to get there Where in your life are you failing to plan, and how is it affecting the results you are getting? --- Support this podcast: h...
Ep. 112: Tuning Out
January 18, 2019 12:00 - 7 minutes - 6.96 MBIt's amazing how we as humans can give off subtle, often unconscious signals to those around us and not even realize it. Whether we know it or not, we are doing this all day every day and it affects the energy that is manifested back into our lives. What do you now realize that you do to "tune out" or give off a vibe to the world that is reflected in your results? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techbytespodcast/support
Ep. 111: Of Course You're Worthy!
January 17, 2019 11:53 - 9 minutes - 8.58 MBThere may be some area of your life in which you feel unworthy. Maybe you feel unworthy of your body, of your job or maybe you feel unworthy of love. I'll have you consider that you are more worthy than anyone of whatever you are feeling unworthy of! Where in your life do you feel unworthy of something, but in reality you are the most deserving person for whatever it is? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techbytespodcast/support
Ep. 110: What is Your Weakness?
January 16, 2019 10:00 - 10 minutes - 9.53 MBThink about it: did you ever get better at something by ignoring it? You only improve on your weaknesses when you push through the awkwardness of them, not be afraid to fail, and become comfortable with being uncomfortable. When I started this podcast, I was terrible at speaking. Through reps every day and listening to myself, I'm able to improve slowly but surely and become better. The same is true with you. Challenge: Identify a weakness in your life today and figure out how to get uncom...
Ep. 107: Being the Authentic You
January 11, 2019 11:00 - 10 minutes - 9.87 MBFacing the difficult and deep, suppressed truth about ourselves can be one of the hardest things to do. It takes time to reveal the true authenticity of who you are and what you are capable of. But I promise you, the deeper you are willing to dig inside of yourself to find the authentic you, THE BIGGER YOUR RESULTS WILL BE! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techbytespodcast/support
Ep. 106: So You Just Quit?
January 10, 2019 10:00 - 10 minutes - 9.27 MBYou will never have a chance to succeed if you never show up. Give yourself a chance, keep going and stay in the game. When was the last time you quit on something and why did you quit? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techbytespodcast/support
Ep. 104: The Power of Self-Talk
January 07, 2019 12:05 - 10 minutes - 9.91 MBWe all can fall into negative self-talk habits and allow our thoughts to run rampant with doubt and fear. We do however have the innate power to purge those negative thoughts and move into a place in which we fill our minds with nothing but positive and motivating thoughts. It can be difficult to do, but try to analyze your thoughts today. Are they mostly positive or negative? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techbytespodcast/support
Ep. 103: Know When To Step Back
January 04, 2019 11:29 - 4 minutes - 3.86 MBSometimes you just have to admit when you have stepped into something that you cannot handle and be big enough to take a step back and re-evaluate things. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techbytespodcast/support
Ep. 102: Paradigms Matter
January 03, 2019 11:17 - 10 minutes - 10.1 MBOur paradigm is the lens through which we view the world. Everyone's paradigm is different. What do you believe about yourself moving into 2019? It is a very difficult question to answer, but one that you must be honest with yourself about. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techbytespodcast/support
Ep. 101: Slow the Hell Down
January 02, 2019 11:13 - 10 minutes - 9.39 MBIt's 2019! Woo-hoo let's get after it! Let's slow down there cowboy. The reason most people burn out so fast in their New Year's resolutions is because they try to change everything all at once. Play the long game, not the sprinting game. It's ok to mess things up. Just because you mess up once doesn't mean it's over. Course-correct, get back on the horse and keep going! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techbytespodcast/support
Ep. 100: I Can't Believe It
January 01, 2019 14:38 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MBA new year, a new format. Get ready for 2019 everyone! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techbytespodcast/support
Ep. 99: Everyone Has Their Moment
December 31, 2018 11:12 - 8 minutes - 8.14 MBWe all have moments as we go through life that define us. What a shame it could be to have our moment appear for us and find us unprepared to seize it.... What could be your moment in 2019 and how can you start to prepare for it? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techbytespodcast/support
Ep. 98: There’s Always Time
December 28, 2018 11:36 - 8 minutes - 8.02 MBWe all have 24 hours in a day, but how we choose to spend those 24 hours determines our success. Simplicity in what you do is the key to being more effective and efficient. Where in your life do you feel like you don’t have enough time and what can you sacrifice in order to make time for it? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techbytespodcast/support
Ep. 97: Help is Divine
December 27, 2018 12:40 - 9 minutes - 8.59 MBOften times we think we have to do things on our own. Our pride can stand in the way of our progress, which can lead to stagnation when we hit a roadblock. Asking for help (or allowing unsolicited help) can be difficult to do for some of us, but it could be just what the doctor ordered in regards to the overcoming of roadblocks. "Don't talk, just act. Don't say, just show. Don't promise, just prove." Where in your life do you know you need help, but aren't willing to just seek it out? ---...
Ep. 96: When You Start Rising
December 26, 2018 11:56 - 9 minutes - 8.62 MBWhen You Start Rising There are two different types of feedback you will get from people when you begin to rise: Those who are afraid to try themselves and Those who are afraid to see you succeed. Both kinds of people can be toxic influences on your life and need to be taken with a grain of salt. When you begin your rise in 2019, always remember that there are haters everywhere you look, but the amount of control you allow them to have over you is completely up to you. --- Support ...
Ep. 95: Giving the Gift
December 24, 2018 11:59 - 9 minutes - 8.88 MBThe very best gifts this holiday season are one of two things: 1. Handmade gifts (duh, everyone loves these) 2. Gifts that you didn't even know you needed until you received them We can become so caught up in ourselves and our own struggles throughout the year that it can be difficult to see our lives from a different perspective. It is often easier for someone that spends time around us to recognize something we need in our lives and selflessly provide that gift for us to use and grow. How...
Ep. 94: "I'm Confident"
December 21, 2018 11:08 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MBRun Your Day It is easy to allow the negativity of the world to seep into our minds and cause us to feel pessimistic, uncertain and down. Your responsibility is to not allow that negativity to keep leaking into your mind! Where in your world are you not confident? Your body, relationship, career... How can you start to rack up small wins that will allow you to start gaining that confidence and swagger back?! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techbytespodc...
Ep. 93: Saying "No"
December 20, 2018 11:59 - 9 minutes - 9.07 MBThe three parts to saying no: 1. Have the guts to do it 2. Know what serves you 3. Know your focus Where in your world do you need to start saying no more often? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techbytespodcast/support
Ep. 92: You Hold All the Cards
December 19, 2018 11:33 - 9 minutes - 8.65 MB"Once you have accepted all of your flaws, no one can use them against you." - Tyrion Lannister We are only self-conscious of things that we perceive to be noticable to others. Once we can find a way to move past our insecurities and doubts, we move into a place of confidence with our being. What is one flaw about yourself that you have never been able to accept, but you know you need to in order to move forward? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techbytes...
Ep. 91: Priorities Aren't Options
December 18, 2018 11:43 - 8 minutes - 8.19 MBLesson of the day: Priorities must not become options and options cannot become priorities. If you fall into the trap of making something that is optional a priority, you will never get anything important done. If you make a habit of hitting your priorities daily, you will become an entirely different person through this process --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techbytespodcast/support
Ep. 90: Finding the Good in the Bad
December 17, 2018 12:03 - 10 minutes - 9.57 MB“Every day might not be a good day, but there is good in every day.” Think back on a situation in your life from which you can extract a positive outcome. No matter how dark, upsetting or turbulent the situation was, I promise you there is a gift that came out of that experience just waiting for you to find it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techbytespodcast/support
Ep. 89: Burn the F****** Bridge!
December 14, 2018 11:54 - 8 minutes - 8.18 MBThere is something in your life right now that is holding you back or is standing in your way. There is a "wall" or "mountain" in front of you that may seem impassable. Figure out a way around it! Burn the bridge behind you and give yourself the gift of having no choice but to move forward! I promise you, when you have no other options and go 100% all-in....doors open up. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techbytespodcast/support
Ep. 88: The Number 53
December 13, 2018 11:53 - 9 minutes - 8.37 MBOur brains can keep us in "tunnel vision" when we are in goal-seeking mode, which is basically all the time. However, when a new thought or possibility enters our minds, our world begins to open up to this new idea and we can see that possibility everywhere. Daily Challenge: Determine one new possibility that exists for you and start thinking about it often. See what happens to your focus and the things you notice in your life moving forward with this focus. --- Support this podcast: http...
Ep. 87: It's Who You Know
December 12, 2018 11:38 - 9 minutes - 8.72 MBGrowing your network is possibly one of the greatest and quickest ways to grow personally and professionally. Sometimes it can be difficult to surround yourself with people that will hold you accountable and push you to be better, but isn't that better than being surrounded by people that are complacent and satisfied with the status quo? What can you do today to grow your network by at least one person? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techbytespodcast/sup...
Ep. 86: Clarity in Courage
December 11, 2018 12:13 - 7 minutes - 6.67 MBOur clarity is found in our courage. When was the last time you were truly committed to finding clarity in yourself and your direction? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techbytespodcast/support
Ep. 85: Eating An Elephant
December 07, 2018 14:49 - 5 minutes - 5.18 MBWe all can get caught up in trying to do too much at once. It’s natural, it’s human. However, the fastest way to getting what you ultimatley want is to take it one step and one “bite” at a time. Where is the elephant in your life and what is the first bite you can take out of that today? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techbytespodcast/support
Ep. 84: Into The Unknown
December 06, 2018 22:56 - 8 minutes - 7.48 MBThere is always this void between where you are and where you want to go. Inside of that void is where all the scary feelings and demons in your life can show up, but it also where progress and growth happens. Where is the void in your life and what is holding you back from jumping into it with both feet? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techbytespodcast/support
Ep. 83: How To Move a Mountain
December 05, 2018 11:52 - 9 minutes - 8.93 MBFaith can move mountains. Your doubt can create them. Imagine what you could do with repeatable, consistent action every single day towards your target? The target wouldn't stand a chance! What is your mountain and how what can you do today to start climbing it?! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techbytespodcast/support
Ep. 82: Blind Belief
December 04, 2018 11:55 - 7 minutes - 6.71 MBWe are can be blinded to something in our lives that may seem very obvious to others. I'll have you consider the possibility that in some area of your life, you are "blind" to a habit, routine, person, feature, etc. that is holding you back from succeeding and growing. What is the one area of your life in which you are "blinded" and how can you change up your perspective there to get a fresh view? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techbytespodcast/support
Ep. 81: Throw Caution to the Wind!
December 03, 2018 11:58 - 10 minutes - 9.49 MBThere are always things going on that can cause us fear, anxiety and stress. The secret to overcoming these things is to train yourself how to let go of that apprehension and "throw caution to the wind." Even picture yourself literally throwing caution out the window as you drive down the road, just as Dan does! What is one way in which you are not willing to throw caution to the wind, and what is one thing you can do today to start doing that? --- Support this podcast: https://podcaster...
Ep. 80: Time Portal Growth
November 30, 2018 11:45 - 10 minutes - 9.81 MBWe all want results, and we all want them now. The problem with that is that results do not come to us right away, no matter how bad we want them to. If you are stuck in a situation in your life where you are not seeing the results after a long time of wanting them, consider this: How can you simply take more action more often to reach that goal/target and essentially "collapse time" for yourself? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techbytespodcast/support
Ep. 79: When All Seems Lost
November 29, 2018 19:18 - 9 minutes - 8.35 MBIdentify one thing inside of your life in which you have been ready to "throw in the towel." What is one thing you can do today to start digging yourself out of a situation in which everything seems lost? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techbytespodcast/support
Ep. 78: What Are You Made Of?
November 28, 2018 11:54 - 8 minutes - 7.81 MBEvery single day in our lives, we are faced with situations that can either allow us to grow or shrink in our capabilities. The determining factor as to whether you grow from something or not is your attitude when responding to that obstacle and what you ultimately choose to make of it. Daily Challenge: Identify an area of your life today where you are seeing obstacles as impediments rather than opportunities to test what you are made of. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spoti...
Ep. 77: Head Down, Eyes Closed
November 27, 2018 11:50 - 9 minutes - 8.83 MBDaily Challenge: Where in your world do you need to focus more on keeping your head down and your "eyes closed" and just keep pushing forward? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techbytespodcast/support
Ep. 76: It's Up To You
November 26, 2018 11:46 - 10 minutes - 9.5 MBDaily Challenge: Where in your life are you grinding through something and how can you put more of the responsibility of that grind on your shoulders? Comment where this is in your life here: https://www.facebook.com/RunYourDay --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techbytespodcast/support
Ep. 75: Just Look Around
November 23, 2018 11:55 - 8 minutes - 7.72 MBDaily Challenge: Take the time to just look around at all the things in front of you today and appreciate the vast opportunities and resources we have at our disposal in this world. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techbytespodcast/support
Ep. 74: Can Gratefulness Drive You?
November 20, 2018 11:47 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MBWhen you start to practice a daily habit of gratitude, there are three main benefits that come about as a result of this over time. 1. You become a more thankful and caring person 2. You become more driven and hungry for success 3. You become more humble across your life. Daily Challenge: Write down one thing you are grateful for in your life, no matter how big or small it is. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techbytespodcast/support
Ep. 73: You Lucky Dog
November 19, 2018 11:47 - 9 minutes - 9.05 MBWhere in your world are you truly lucky, yet you don't give yourself enough time to realize it? Daily challenge: Find one thing inside of your life today that you are grateful for, and use that gratefulness to fuel your fire and drive today. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techbytespodcast/support
Ep. 72: Accepting Success and Failure
November 16, 2018 11:00 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MBThe acceptance of success in situations can be a difficult thing to do since we are often not willing to give ourselves enough credit for our own accomplishments. On the other hand, we can be overly-critical of ourselves and allow our failures to compound and ultimately get in our way of success. Recognize that your failures are the pathway to your success and the acceptance of failure ultimately leads to your ability to succeed. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/p...
Ep. 71: Accepting Change
November 15, 2018 11:00 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MBWhere in your life are you being resistant to change and how is that affecting your growth? Get out of your own way for once and realize that you are the single thing blocking your growth! Consider the possibility that your resistance to small changes could be the biggest obstacle to your future growth and breakthroughs in life! As always, comment your responses to the daily challenge on our Facebook page under today's episode post! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.c...
Ep. 70: Boredom Will Make You Burn
November 14, 2018 11:00 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MBBoredom can creep into our lives so easily that we may never even notice it. One day you are on fire and making big changes in your life, and the next you are stuck on the couch watching Netflix all day. What happens? We can easily fall prey to boredom in our lives, but it is ok! The ADDITION of things back into your routine is the easiest and fastest way to break the boredom spell, not SUBTRACTION! As always, be sure to check out more detailed information about the show on our Facebook pag...
Ep. 69: Don’t Accept Circumstances
November 13, 2018 10:43 - 10 minutes - 9.65 MBSpecial guest Dosalyn Hafner! Where in your life are you no longer willing to accept a circumstance as reality, and what are you willing to do today to change it? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techbytespodcast/support
Ep. 68: You Are the Best You
November 12, 2018 11:55 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MBHow we see ourselves is much more important that how others see us. The lens through which we view our own lives can be dimmed, blocked, altered and modified at times, but you must recognize that you are in control of the camera of your life. You are the director, producer and star actor of your own life. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techbytespodcast/support
Ep. 67: Sniper Mentality
November 09, 2018 11:48 - 9 minutes - 8.88 MBA sniper is focused on a single target, very specific, very clear. A "shotgun mentality" approach is more like the "spray-and=pray" approach to achieving goals - and will rarely work. Where in your life do you need to move away from the "shotgun mentality" and move towards a "sniper-focused" mentality to become more relevant in that area? Be sure to tune into the Run Your Day first ever live broadcast tomorrow at 9:30 a.m. EST! https://www.facebook.com/RunYourDay --- Support this podcas...
Ep. 66: Correlation vs. Causation
November 08, 2018 11:47 - 8 minutes - 8.29 MBWhat thoughts and/or actions are you taking on a regular basis that are CAUSING undesired behaviors or outcomes in your life? Once we learn that we can change the source of our unhappiness, desire, inspiration, etc., an entirely new world opens up to us. Share your answer to the Daily Challenge on the new Facebook page! https://www.facebook.com/RunYourDay/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techbytespodcast/support
Ep. 65: Everything Means Something
November 07, 2018 11:49 - 10 minutes - 9.46 MBAs we discussed in the theme of Alignment, every little action you take means something in the grand scheme of things. The daily actions you take add up and cause you to rise as a person, but those actions can also add up to lead you down a path of mediocrity and below-average. What are you doing in your life that you are either noticing or not noticing how it is adding up to your grand results? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techbytespodcast/support