SAGE Mindset Podcast

My guest today is the CEO of Career Gig, which focuses on helping freelancers do their freelancing while getting all the benefits of being a regular employee. Career Gig is a platform that allows freelancers to not only find work, projects, and opportunities but also connects those freelancers with benefits.One of the big challenges of a self-employed independent Gig worker is you have a lot of freedom. You have independence, you can work when and how you want to work, but you don't have some of the full-time benefits of health insurance, life, disability, or retirement.Career Gig is built around the idea of connecting highly skilled professionals who do not want a full-time job and prefer the flexibility of freelance and contract work with benefits. The platform connects freelancers with companies that are looking for those highly skilled individuals to do work.In addition to being the founder of Career Gig, my guest is the author of the books Agile Brand and the Center of Experience. My guest also hosts the

Today I have Glen Cooper, a business broker, and coach in Denver, Colorado. He is the co-founder and managing partner of Colorado Business Brokers, a recently formed collaborative partnership of business brokers and coaches in Colorado.He has been doing this work for over 40 years. He sold my very first business as a broker in 1979!In this episode, Glen and I discuss the importance of adjusting to change and expecting change in business. We must realize that reinvention is necessary. Glen says it this way, "Reinvention is necessary in business because the world changes around you. You're not gonna get away with not changing. And here we go again, COVID-19 is gonna change the way we do business."Later in the episode, Glen shares his four ingredients to building your business which are: Purpose, Promise, Offer, and Difference. Tune in to hear his explanations of how he has handled change and how to apply these four ingredients to grow your business! You can connect with Glen by visiting http://www.coloradobusin

"Look into the pain to find purpose." That's one of many pieces of SAGE wisdom that my guest, Nathaneal Zurbruegg shared on this episode. Nathaneal has had an extraordinary life including some miraculous experiences with his health. In this episode, Nathan shares some key insights that will help you have a flourishing life and business. Some of his insights includeLooking into the pain you have in your life and finding purpose through it.Take the time to write everything you want to do, be, and have in your life to help drive you to action.Choose to flourish despite your challenges and limitations. As someone who has survived multiple kidney transplants and is hard of hearing, Nathaneal exemplifies perseverance, staying on mission, and making the best of challenging situations.If you would like to learn more about him or have him speak at your event, please visit https://nathanaelzurbruegg.com/ to connect with him.

In today's episode, I interview award-winning Merchant Services provider Steven Quick. In this interview, Steven shares great insight on being there for your customer, making sure you have the best interest at heart and how to know when people don't have yours, and the importance of staying focused on your purpose. Steven has been a service business owner for eight years. He has spent that time has been spent servicing 40+ Auto dealership, government, police, and rental companies. Steven was a Sr. Yellow Page Advertising consultant for nine years. In 2016, he started SQ Merchant Services LLC. SQMS is a 2018 BBB Torch Award recipient. His focus is beyond merchant services and into being a consultant for business owners. His process creates profitability and increases the bottom line of the business through motivation, creativity, and thinking outside of the box. You can find him at https://sqmerchantservices.com/.  

If you're like me, there are seasons where you feel held back. Like there's something in the way or someone (myself) preventing the opportunities and blessings.But what are we to do in these situations? For me, I go back to the SAGE Mindset. Self-awareness, Accountability, Growth, and Empowerment.If we work through these 4 areas of personal/professional development, we can get back on track.I'm aware that there are some doubts creeping in. Now I want to lean on two of my personal values of ambition and community to help me through. -- Self-Awareness.Next, I step into more Accountability and will reach out to my wife, my coach, and two friends this week to get support on what could be holding me back. -- AccountabilityThird, I have a Growth Mindset. I need to remind myself of this and get some perspective on the lessons I'm learning from the doubts and fears. -- GrowthFinally, what needs to happen in my life to empower me to move forward in my business and these fears/doubts Whatever that is, can I share it wi

My guest on Today's episode is Nancy Leavitt a JD Power and Associates - Distinguished Agent. She is an agency owner with American Family Mutual Insurance.  In this episode, Nancy shares about the importance of failure, connecting with the success of your customers, and staying determined through challenging business times.  I was very impressed with what Nancy had to say and took a lot of notes! Have a pen and paper ready as you join us on this episode. You can connect with Nancy, please visit http://www.nancyleavittagency.com/

My guest today is Jen Hope. She is an executive coach and business coach. She works with great companies that have mindful leaders. Jen helps her clients with marketing, strategy, and planning among other things. She's originally from the midwest but now lives in the Seattle area and is loving the PNW LIFE. In this episode, Jen and I discuss the importance of being authentic on social media. Answering the question: Should I promote myself or my business? Along with sticking with your ideas to watch them play out and building systems to make it happen. You can find Jen at https://heyjenhope.com/Also here:https://www.instagram.com/heyjenhope/https://twitter.com/heyjenhope/

In this episode I interview Dr. Connor Robertson who is a doctor of chiropractic and has shifted his focus to being a business consultant, podcast host of the Prospecting Show and is a startup growth specialist.Dr. Connor Robertson and I dive into the importance of eliminating waste and being purposeful with your workday and your life! One of my favorite lines from this episode is, "Anything worth doing, is worth doing every day. And anything worth doing every day is worth scheduling."Dr. Robertson speaks on his EPAD approach to work, the power of doing and thinking you CAN do, and finally learning how to remove money from the equation (you got to listen to this part to fully understand what he's saying).You can reach him at https://anchor.fm/the-prospecting-show

"We can never disconnect our physical reality from the emotional and mental reality. Science has proven they go hand in hand." - Dr. Andrew MurryDr. Andrew is a chiropractor in the Pacific Northwest. In this episode, I interview Dr. Murry and his wife, Sammy. They are stepping into a bold new adventure. As of mid-July they will be opening their chiropractor offices and begin accepting patients. In this interview, we get insights into the process they went through to get to this courageous place, amazing insights on health and wellness, along with a pretty neat love story! Please join me in this episode. To connect with Dr. Murry, you can visit their website Connect Family Chiropractic by going to https://www.connectfamilychiro.com/

Welcome to a new episode of the SAGE mindset podcast, in today’s episode my guest is a 23 year veteran of practicing law. His insights into contracting, technology, risk management, team building, and more have been invaluable to his many business clients. I’d like to introduce you to Marc Snyderman. In today’s episode, Marc and I touch on a few topics but get ready to get some great insights on adaptability, focusing on your Why, and the importance of building trust with your team. For a little more background, Marc received his Bachelor’s degree cum laude in Political Science and Policy and Management Studies from Dickinson College and his Juris Doctor degree from Rutgers University School of Law. He has been admitted to practice law in New York and New Jersey since 1997.You can connect with Marc by visiting http://www.snydermanlawgroup.com/

Mark Jones is a 16 year veteran of the US air force, for 13 years he’s been the pastor of Wakefield Valley Bible Church, and he is also the owner of Coaching Christian Leaders. He spends his coaching time working with missionaries and pastors of small churches. Additionally, his wife Debbie and he have two children and 3 grandchildren.In today’s episode, we learn about the significance of understanding the differences in communication styles between people and how his experience as a linguist in the military has helped him in his career. Additionally, Mark shares the powerful lesson that the US Air Force taught him about being on mission and knowing your mission.Finally, we learn the significance of faith and a fascinating story of Mark’s experience of transitioning from the military into going to school to become a pastor.You can connect with Mark athttps://www.coachingchristianleaders.com

My guest today is the founder and CEO of Cutter Consulting Group, he grew up in Fremont, California. He has a bachelor’s degree in marine biology (with a lot of time spent with sharks) from UC Santa Cruz, an MBA from Southern New Hampshire University, and a wide variety of experiences in business, from technical support at Microsoft to deploying overseas as a civilian contractor.His analytical mind is always looking for ways to solve problems or make situations better. He is all about taking action, not just talking about theoretical plans. Those who have worked with him describe him as passionate, intense, and driven. His philosophy can best be summed up in this quote from Zig Ziglar, “You can get everything in life you want if you will just help enough other people get what they want.”In this conversation, among many topics, we discuss the importance of surrounding yourself with other coaches and mentors, creating a journaling habit, and having a growth mindset to push you toward continued success.You’ll le

My guest today is the founder of Deliberate Directions where she has helped many of her clients double and even triple their profitability. She has spent 25 years as an owner and executive of several businesses, including an engineering firm, a manufacturing company, and an architectural firm.She holds degrees in Finance and Marketing from the University of Denver and is an award-winning global master coach and leadership facilitator. Introducing Allison Dunn.In our conversation, you will get some great insights on how to improve your leadership in deliberate ways. She shares powerful insights on how to generate more self-awareness and growth as a leader.Her Calm, Clarity, and Confidence approach to leadership helps keeps leaders in balance and awareness. Allison says, We move leaders from frustration and indecision to confident and inspired to grow their impact on others. Our focus is on developing the leaders’ ability to engage with others, navigate change successfully, and perform in their leadership roles

Have you ever looked at the back of a seed packet? It tells you exactly what to do to make the seed flourish. In leadership, we don’t have that luxury but over time when you truly CARE for your employees and those you lead, the instructions for how to nourish your people become much more clear. My guest today has such an interesting angle on leadership it was hard to wrap up our conversation. She’s known as the People Gardener and uses the metaphor of gardening to help her clients become better leaders. She has online workshops, an online course, and provides excellent leadership support. Her podcast has now reached 29 countries and that will only continue to grow! Her encouraging attitude and insightful words throughout the conversation will keep you engaged.You can find Rhonda at https://www.rhondadelaney.com/ Music by Jason Strange

Today’s guest is an author, visual storyteller, and the CEO of the Visual storytelling institute. His perspective and insights on storytelling are excellent and practical. My guest has recently written a book titled Total Acuity. In his book, he explains The more meaningful details your story carries, the stronger propensity for your customer to see herself in your story, trust your message, and act on your call-to-action.In our interview, we dive into this idea among many others including making emotional connections with your customer, learning how to listen well, and the power of using various angles on the stories we share.I’m excited to have Shlomi Ron on the podcast today and want to welcome him to the SAGE Mindset Podcast!Shlomi's Contact Info:https://www.visualstorytell.com/shlomiron@gmail.comTotal Acuity Book: https://amzn.to/2Y0iQfY Music by Jason Strange

In this episode, Kevin Coleman and I focus on a wide range of topics including being strategic with your yeses, networking, time blocking, and goal setting. But the key to it all for Kevin has been to embrace his own talents and passions while keeping a focus on being positive.Kevin explains the importance of knowing your self-worth and stepping into opportunities with a willingness to change. While recognizing the need for support and accountability to achieve our goals and live out our mission. You can find Kevin at https://kevinfcoleman.com/

This week I wanted to take a break from interviews and talk to you about something I've been doing for 20 years. This simple habit has helped to shape my self-awareness and growth more than anything else in my life. In this episode, I talk about why I keep a journal and how you can start or restart the habit in your life. If you resist the idea, give me a chance to help you see what it can do for you. Some of the greatest minds of past and present use this powerful reflective exercise to review their day, release their creativity, or just to vent. My challenge to you is to try this habit for 14 days and evaluate how it's impacted your heart and mind. I think you'll be surprised by the changes you observe.Music on this episode by Jason Strange

My guest on today’s episode is a financial advisor, blogger, and the creator of the Millennial Manhood podcast.On the Millennial Manhood podcast, he is dedicated to cultivating conversations that will help young men improve themselves and their communities by building their confidence, encouraging taking initiative, and coaching professional persistence.From stories of war and suffering in the 1800s to the importance of manhood in Melinnials of today, we talk about the importance of legacy, opportunities, and mentoring. In this conversation, you will learn that we have an amazing opportunity to make a mark on this world. If we’re not careful, that legacy will fade, that mark won’t be left. I want to introduce you to my guest Jovica Djurdjevic as he helps you to know how you can leave your mark for generations to come.Music on this episode by Jason StrangeTo get in contact with Jovica, please visit https://www.millennial-manhood.com/ 

Hayden LeMaster is the owner of LeMaster Graphics and an amazing networker. On this episode, Hayden gives us great and practical tips on how to network in a way that gets results without being pushy and salesy.Hayden has been doing graphic design and web design since he was 17 years old and has an impressive resume of people he's worked with. Join Hayden and me as we dive into the importance and power of networking and what it can do for you as a leader or small business owner. 

Listening is not easy. Ask any parent, boss, or spouse and they'll confirm that one! To listen well requires work. Here's some reality about listening. We talk at a rate of 125 words per minute but can comprehend  400 words per minute.Less than 2 percent of people have had any formal education on how to listen.Images reside in your long-term memory, whereas words live in your short term memory.All this to say, we are in an uphill battle! But the WISER way to listen will help. Here it is in a nutshell.Wait for permission to speak and be okay with silence. Imagine their story, use all your senses. Summarize what has been said, when appropriate. Engage by asking questions, taking notes, making noises, and making eye contact. Review what you heard later that day so you can recall what you heard.If you like what you heard in this episode, please subscribe and review this podcast. If you would like to support this podcast, please visit https://www.patreon.com/sagemindset Music on this episodeJaron Stanage - SAGE Th