SAGE Mindset Podcast

Today’s guest on the Blue Shirt Leadership Podcast is Jerry Macnamara. For 25 years, Jerry’s fearlessly positive approach to business led to massive success. He’s led five companies in five different industries in B2B and B2C and in both products and services. Jerry has been selected as Business Journal’s Ultimate CEO and Business Journal’s 40 under 40. He runs Proven Chaos, a company driven to help CEO’s create compelling companies that outperform…and still make it home for dinner. His mission is to positively impact 5MM people in the next five years through better business.    On today’s podcast, Jerry Macnamara and Kyle discuss the importance of good communication in leadership, of listening well, and of looking at your employees as whole people. Jerry tells stories from his own experiences and encourages business owners to lead with intention, to set clear and realistic goals, and to invest in themselves as leaders.    Notable Quotes:   “The most important thing that I can do as a leader is send my people

In today’s podcast, Kyle Gillette interviews Bill Prater, renowned for providing commendable services to business owners and emerging entrepreneurs that help them break free of inertia and accelerate their journey to accomplishing all their goals and ambitions. He is also the owner of Scaleology and the Business Mastery System, which both equip entrepreneurs with the knowledge needed to grow their business models. Let's hear his inspiring story!   Things ARE going to go wrong, but...   Key takeaways   #1 Seeking inspiration and coming up with a USP When you start a new business, it's always best to seek inspiration from those at the very top in your niche, but once you reach that level, you don't settle there. Now you need to figure out your USP by putting innovative ideas to work so that you can differentiate yourself from the competitors and increase the market share of your business.    #2 Formulate a growth strategy Growth is an essential part of any successful business, so make sure to formulate a grow

Sometimes you know when it's time to make a shift. You know you've found your tribe and the people you can have the greatest impact on. Today, we get to do just that. It's not every day that you have the opportunity to shift gears and transition a podcast that has over 200 episodes!! Well, this week, we are doing exactly that. The podcast has also transitioned as the business has been rebranded to Blue Shirt Coaching.  What does this mean for our listeners? It means you will get amazing content based on Self-awareness, Accountability, Growth, and Empowerment, just as you did before. We will focus on our home services and trades business owners.  My guests will remain industry experts, bringing powerful insights you can apply to your life and business daily. In this first episode, I dive into what this show is about in more detail and what you can expect in the coming weeks.  Tell your friends, leave a review, and let's shift the way we do life and business to be Blue Shirt Leaders!

In today's episode of the SAGE Mindset Podcast, we dive in with Janet Granger on overcoming your leadership fears, setting your culture as you want it to be, and building business systems. Janet Granger speaks about the generational divide in the workplace and team building.  With over 25 years of marketing and strategy experience, she published Digital Influence for Baby Boomers: Why you should care, and yes, you can do this! (2016) and Ok Boomer! Revelations of a Baby Boomer Working with Millennials (2020). Janet launched Marketing Career Mentor based on her experiences working with marketing teams and agencies. Marketing Career Mentor provides online mentoring and coaching for early-career marketers and features interviews with senior marketing executives, online networking, and an online community of marketers talking “shop.” Janet lives in Fort Lauderdale, FL, and has an MBA in Marketing and Management from Columbia University; for more information, go to www.janetgranger.com

Join me today as I talk with my guest about the challenges of toxic masculinity, his battles that eventually led to attempted suicide, and how God helped him discover his passion and calling. Through this, my guest learned of the infinite value and worth our lives had, thanks to God. Gordon Melville shares powerful insights on how to lean into your infinite worth and overcome the fears that follow big dreams and aspirations on today's show. Gordon Melville is the Founder, CEO & Chief Catalyst Strategist Guide of Jewil International. He's an Executive Producer, a digital radio host, podcaster & tv personality of 'The Long Bearded Guy'! A High-Performance Mindset Mentor, best-selling author, and an International keynote speaker who teaches entrepreneurial men to navigate mental awareness & health in a world of judgment and toxic masculinity. He's worked with Grant Cardone, Tony Robbins, and Zig Ziglar, developing his coaching specialization. https://www.inspiredchoicesnetwork.com/podcast/the-long-be

Dr. Liz is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Relationship Coach with over 35+ years and 75,000+ hours of expertise working with women and couples to reignite relationships so they can prevent divorce, infidelity & lifelong dissatisfaction and navigate huge life transitions! When it comes to each one of us, our relationships or marriage…no two situations are alike. We are each unique, special, and deserving of focused, individualized ‘concierge’ level coaching to meet us where we are, uncover the blocks…quickly identify our strengths, step into the empowerment of knowing ourselves, loving and accepting all of us, now…building a plan to move forward. Dr. Liz created the Smart Single Ladies Soul-Mate Solutions, Re-ignite: Get the Passion and Connection Back VIP Bootcamp, Couple's Smart Restart 6 Week Sprint, Couples Connection Weekend Bootcamp and Affair-Proof Marriage Program, both online self-paced coaching programs, to do just that. She’s currently featured as a relationship expert in

Jarrod Morgan is the founder of ProctorU, the world's largest online testing company, and the host of the Slow-Smoked Business Podcast.  He is passionate about entrepreneurship, personal success, and helping others on their path. Jarrod shares his insights and stories about the importance of being genuine in your leadership, his "dangerous prayer, " and what he calls the Living Ledger.  Make sure to listen to the end to learn about this powerful process he uses for personal, professional, and spiritual growth.   

As avid hikers, search and rescue veterans, and outdoors lovers, Jerry and Gracie Johnson set out on an epic adventure. Jerry and Gracie are retired law enforcement officers ready for a new challenge.  They chose the Pacific Crest Trail, which is a 2650-mile through hike from the border of California and Mexico to the Washington and Canadian border.   On this podcast, they walk us through some of their logistics, helping to save a fellow hiker in need of serious medical help, dealing with fires, overcoming personal fatigue, and many other challenges. They each share powerful insights from the lessons learned on the trail.  Most importantly, they learned the power of accountability and being a team. This a lesson we all can take to our businesses and relationships. To learn more and see their experiences on video, visit YouTube and search for Jerry and Gracie's Adventures.

Jobe Neal is my guest on today's podcast. Jobe is a marketing expert who helps service-based businesses and coaches take their marketing to the next level. His experience in drop-shipping and focus on always learning has helped him become a go-to coach for those seeking more clarity in marketing and what they offer. In this episode, we learn about Jobe's background, how his drop-shipping experience shaped his current business, and why that benefits you. Jobe shares insights about knowing your offer, the importance of niching, and why your experiences and processes genuinely matter to your prospects. Jump in and join us on this informative and helpful podcast. To connect with Jobe, visit him on Instagram @jobeneal_ (include the underscore)

Angela Ryan is a business owner on a mission. Her mission is to help her clients heal through massage, exercise, breathwork, and other innovative techniques. She leads her team from a perspective of high trust and empowers them to innovate and create ways to serve their clients. Angela is a true SAGE Leader. In today's episode, we discuss her journey to opening her business, the growth process she has personally gone through to get where she is now, and a powerful app she and her team are working on. Additionally, you'll get practical insights on the power of breathwork, workplace accountability, and building trust with your team. Join me as I interview Angela Ryan. You can connect with her on social media or by visiting groundedmassageplus.com. Connect with me by visiting sagemindset.com You can get my SAGE Leadership book by visiting https://amzn.to/3sS5ssF

The most important lesson Andrew Shelton learned is that the service of others is the only thing that can lend true meaning to one’s life. He learned this in his twenties, standing on the street, asking folks to donate money to aid children in dire poverty. Providing those kids with necessities and receiving warm thanks and hugs from people who donated changed Andrew profoundly positively and instilled a deep-abiding passion for serving others. Andrew carries this forward to his real estate business in Bellingham, Washington. In today's episode, he shares his journey of how he got here, some key moments, and some key insights from 10,000+ hours of sales conversations on the streets.  To connect with Andrew after the show, visit https://andrewshelton.findbellinghamhomes.com/

Edward Sturm is co-founder of Commit Club, where you stake money on your ability to follow through with a daily challenge and make money from the people who don't stick with their challenges. Before this, he made viral videos with hundreds of millions of views and did SEO for Fortune 100 companies. He's a self-development addict and world traveler and is recording this from Rome, Italy. In this episode, you learn more about his passion for growth and self-development, the challenges he's taken head-on, and some insightful advice to help you on your adventures. You can check out Commit Club by visiting commitclub.com.

Learn what it takes to stick with a dream for 19 years and a man changing the world on the latest SAGE Mindset Podcast Episode. Damani Thomas invented the D30 fuel and is changing the world with its applications. The D30 fuel is a semi-synthetic biofuel designed to be more sustainable than E10. The D30 fuel has a higher energy density. It uses more complex synthetic biofuels and less petrol resulting in a more environmentally friendly and cost-effective transportation fuel that burns cleaner but cheaper than its predecessor, lowering the energy budget and fossil fuel dependency. In this episode, you will also learn about how he overcame the failures, has recently gotten significant traction in his initiatives and has the power of believing in your "why." To learn more about Damani and D30, visit https://heylink.me/damani/ to connect with Damani. Want to learn more about SAGE Leadership and the SAGE Mindset? Check out my latest book, SAGE Leadership. https://book.sagemindset.com/

Too many men find themselves hitting the proverbial wall or flatlining in life. Alain Dumonceaux experienced this himself and knew many other men were too. So he decided to found The Awakened Man, where he works with men looking to live a more purposeful life. In today's episode, Alain shares how men often get siloed in life and have no place to be vulnerable. In his program, Alain provides a place for men to get real, build powerful accountability, and challenge each other to take courageous actions. A few insights from the show include finding one man you can reach out to and share some stuff that's going on, practicing vulnerability by being vulnerable in small stuff at first, and offering to be the guy that is the listening ear to someone else. These insights and many more make this episode worth your time. You can learn more about The Awakened Man by clicking the link https://bit.ly/3UGf32s

Want to learn how your unconscious mind can unlock your potential? What about letting go of negative labels? In this episode of the SAGE Mindset Podcast,  Jenn Beninger talks about how following your intuition can help you get out of negative thinking and into a positive future. She also shares tips on learning from your fears, letting go of labels, and more.   Join us in this fascinating conversation as Jenn, and I wander through the power of self-awareness and our minds work.  Jenn Beninger is the Genius Unlocked Founder and CEO of Genius Unlocked Institute, a board-certified company, where she coaches, mentors, and transforms leaders' personal and professional lives.  Through her thousands of hours of executive experience, Jenn has refined the art of coaching others on how to delve into what's holding them back and guiding them to successfully live in their purpose by calling on their intuition. With her deep understanding of energy, intuition, communication skills, and mindset work, Jenn can produce more

Adam Vibe Gunton is the #1 Bestselling Author of From Chains To Saved and the founder of Recovered On Purpose. After overcoming homelessness and iv drug addiction, Adam set out on a mission to share his story powerfully with the world and inspire other addicts in recovery to do the same. In today's episode, Adam shares powerful personal stories about his past and how his life has changed. His inspiring story has led to him writing a book and helping 1000s of recovering addicts overcome their addictions and tell new stories about their lives. Listen in as Adam shares insight and wisdom that could change your life! To connect with Adam and his ministry, visit FromChainsToSaved.com

Have you cringed after saying something to someone on your team that didn't come out right? We can say things in a tone that we didn't mean or in such a way that we didn't notice is having a negative impact.  This can change with a few tweaks and paying attention to our tone.  Welcome to today's episode on the SAGE Mindset Podcast. Today we will focus on valuable tips, tricks, and insights on the importance of paying attention to how you speak in leadership.  Not just what you speak but how you speak. Don't miss out on the power of using your voice in your leadership. Connect with me directly by visiting, sagemindset.com

What can 100 executives and endurance athletes teach you about peak performance? In this podcast episode, you'll learn from Bryan Gillette the powerful answers to that question. After these top performers shared insights, Bryan interviewed 100 peak performers to write his book and discovered what he calls EPIC Performance. Bryan shares the importance of creating a big vision 10-30 years out. To establish a finish line, strive for and keep this in front of you. He also encourages us to break down this big vision into pieces we can apply daily. The EPIC framework will help you to Envision, Plan, Iterate, and Collaborate then Perform.To connect with Bryan and to purchase his book, visit https://summitinggroup.com/epic/ 

Do you have anxieties, frustrations, or worries about your business? In this episode, I interview Logan Bloom, author of Praying God's Word for Your Business.  Logan shares insights about building a team of prayer partners, stories of God intervening in amazing ways in business, and a perspective on this generation I've never heard before.   If you want to be encouraged and let go of those anxieties, frustrations, and worries this episode will give you a process to help you get there.  To learn more about Logan and his ministry, please visit www.servantleadernetwork.org.

This episode will make you question your perspective on accountability and communication among several other leadership challenges and pillars.  Jeff Cohen is my guest today and he is a founder of six businesses, has worked with 300 business leaders to develop and test his Count-On-Able method of leadership.  Jeff shares what effective communication really looks like, how saying what you are NOT count-on-able to is key to helping you thrive, and the importance of taking action on the lessons you learn.  To connect with Jeff and learn more about his method, visit www.countonable.com