Fri-Date

Latest Episodes:

450. Fri-Date: How We Work Together Without Killing Each Other Jun 24, 2022

Show notes

One of the most-asked questions we get is about how we spend so much time working together without killing each other. A specific version of that question that we received recently said this: “How do you maintain partner accountability without placing expectations?” Now that’s a really good question. We’re going to take some time exploring that, from what we’ve done wrong in the past to how we manage to delegate tasks and responsibilities today with little to no drama.

In This Conversation We Cover:

[01:50] Our history of working together
[04:39] Maintaining accountability without expectations
[08:44] Setting lanes in a relationship
[11:53] Leaning on each others’ strengths
[17:29] Understanding how people process information
[20:31] How to manage expectations
[23:44] What to do when something falls outside your scope

Resources:

Mastermind: workhardplayhardpodcast.com/mastermind
Connect with Rob on Instagram: @robmurgatroyd
Connect with Kim on Instagram: @kimmurgatroyd

To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: workhardplayhardpodcast.com

449. Fri-Date: 6 Key Takeaways from Our High-Level Mastermind Experience Jun 17, 2022

Show notes

We just got out of our most recent Work Hard Play Hard Experience—our first ever Platinum Event—where we force high-level entrepreneurs out of the daily grind and into a place that forces them to be present and inspired. In these events, we see the incredible things that can happen when you stop hustling and take the time to enjoy life with other people. And look, it’s not just about enjoyment—everyone left the event with new ideas, new connections, and reinvigorated with energy. We’re going to talk about the takeaways we had as a group and give you a slice of that experience yourself.

In This Conversation We Cover:

[03:43] Experiencing the history of the Medici effect
[07:53] The magic of connecting influential people
[10:58] Seeing history come to life
[15:28] Enjoying synchronous experiences
[17:40] Exposing your kids to world culture
[21:01] The collaboration effect

Resources:

Mastermind: workhardplayhardpodcast.com/mastermind
Connect with Rob on Instagram: @robmurgatroyd
Connect with Kim on Instagram: @kimmurgatroyd

To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: workhardplayhardpodcast.com

448. The Ultimate Guide to Building a Breakout Brand with Los Silva Jun 13, 2022

Show notes

You know what? You are a brand. Everybody is a brand nowadays, and now more than ever people are leaning into this fact to do incredible things. Whether you’re an entrepreneur or you’re building a side hustle, making yourself known for something is the key to long-term success. Los Silva is a brand-building expert, having founded and invested in 11 companies and consulting for over 150 more. He’s been in this game for over 20 years, and he’s seen it evolve over time. Today, the key is to play the long game and the short game on social media and to know how they work together. We talk about the four pillars of every great brand, how to niche down (and when it’s okay not to), where you can start creating a community, and how to turn all those views into actual paying customers.

In This Conversation We Cover:

[03:14] The four pillars that make up a brand
[05:39] How to niche down when you have multiple interests
[12:48] The different levels of community
[20:52] The best place for creating content to build community
[27:55] Turning TikTok traffic into actual conversions
[34:15] The biggest mistake people make when trying to convert followers to customers
[38:59] Rapid-fire questions

Resources:

Instagram: @loshustle
Read: Outwitting the Devil
Read: Leaders Eat Last
Mastermind: workhardplayhardpodcast.com/mastermind
Connect with Rob on Instagram: @robmurgatroyd
Connect with Kim on Instagram: @kimmurgatroyd

To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: workhardplayhardpodcast.com

447. From Being Controlled to Being in Control: Julia Haart’s Unorthodox Journey Jun 06, 2022

Show notes

Julia Haart is unorthodox. Coming from life under an extremist, fundamentalist sect of Judaism, Julia broke free and set out to create the life of her dreams in New York City. She built and sold a successful women’s shoe company, and she now runs the Elite World Group talent media company. We talk about her memoir, Brazen, her Netflix reality TV series that is making waves around the world, and everything she’s discovered along the way.

In This Conversation We Cover:

[03:26] Living in a shadow from the 1800s
[10:27] Believing you have to suffer for a purpose
[14:53] The difference between Jewish practices
[21:42] What it feels like to start a new life
[27:42] Creating freedom out of a life of restriction
[31:18] Joining the fashion industry without preconceived notions
[42:12] The best and worst parts of filming a TV show
[48:20] The universal flaws of fundamentalist culture
[51:48] Rapid-fire questions

Resources:

brazenbook.com
theeliteworldgroup.com
Instagram: @juliahaart
Mastermind: workhardplayhardpodcast.com/mastermind
Connect with Rob on Instagram: @robmurgatroyd
Connect with Kim on Instagram: @kimmurgatroyd

To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: workhardplayhardpodcast.com

446. How to Build Your Empire Using Boring Businesses with Codie Sanchez May 30, 2022

Show notes

Some people want their work to be their passion—something they love that lights them up and makes them feel all warm and fuzzy. But that’s hard, because the things people tend to be passionate about aren’t always the biggest money makers. But there’s a different path: Codie Sanchez’s path. She believes that most people would be better off buying boring businesses—laundromats, parking lots, mobile home parks—and using that money to live a rich life outside of your business. It’s easier, more accessible, and very profitable. We talk about how to get started with boring businesses, how you can use that income to leverage the life you want, and the freedom that comes with having enough income.

In This Conversation We Cover:

[02:14] Codie’s childhood environment
[03:59] How working as a journalist informed Codie’s future work
[08:49] The one conversation that changed the trajectory of Codie’s life
[11:41] Finding where the billions are made
[16:14] The sexy-boring continuum
[19:58] Leveraging a boring business to support your lifestyle
[28:51] When enough is enough and the drive to work
[37:40] Leveraging the audience lever
[39:51] How building up your bank account can free your thinking
[43:19] Rapid-fire questions

Resources:

Instagram: @codiesanchez
TikTok: @realcodiesanchez
contrarianthinking.co
unconventionalacquisitions.com
Mastermind: workhardplayhardpodcast.com/mastermind
Connect with Rob on Instagram: @robmurgatroyd
Connect with Kim on Instagram: @kimmurgatroyd

To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: workhardplayhardpodcast.com

Work Hard Play Hard is produced and published by Crate Media.

445. Identifying the ONE Thing That Makes Everything Else Unnecessary with Jay Papasan May 23, 2022

Show notes

You may not have heard the name Jay Papasan before, but you’ve definitely heard of his book, The ONE Thing. It’s the kind of book that’s taken the world by storm, but there are also plenty of people out there who misunderstand what it means. In this conversation with Jay, we go deep into how he became a writer, narrowing in on your priority (and why it doesn’t make sense to pluralize the word), and how he approaches the never-ending quest to balance achievement and fulfillment.

In This Conversation We Cover:

[02:26] Advice for aspiring writers
[07:45] The benefits of viewing the country from an outside perspective
[16:01] How Jay met Gary Keller
[20:50] Recognizing how limited our time is
[26:06] What most people get wrong about The ONE Thing
[37:20] Applying prioritization to your life
[48:20] How to balance achievement and fulfillment
[55:36] Rapid-fire questions

Resources:

jaypapasan.com
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jaypapasan
Read: The ONE Thing
Mastermind: workhardplayhardpodcast.com/mastermind
Connect with Rob on Instagram: @robmurgatroyd
Connect with Kim on Instagram: @kimmurgatroyd

To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: workhardplayhardpodcast.com

Work Hard Play Hard is produced and published by Crate Media.

444. Making the Science of Fitness Accessible with Andy Galpin May 16, 2022

Show notes

Andy Galpin is a country boy at heart, and he leveraged the work ethic that his community taught him to take on the world of fitness and exercise at a high level. With a degree in Exercise Science, a Master’s in Human Movement Sciences, and a PhD in Human Bioenergetics, he combined his love of people, science, and fitness into his full-time career as a scientist, teacher, and coach – or as he likes to put it, he “tells stories about human performance.” We talk about his background, how he uses storytelling to leverage a competitive advantage, and what he sees as the future of fitness and longevity.

In This Conversation We Cover:

[02:29] What informs the work Andy does today
[10:08] Storytelling as an unfair advantage
[20:46] Bands or weights
[24:15] Mobility training for the average person
[28:12] Intermittent fasting and how stress affects your dietary health
[37:02] The problem with sleep trackers
[40:47] How long we will extend the human lifespan

Resources:

andygalpin.com
Instagram: @drandygalpin
Read: Unplugged
Text "Dream Life" to 310- 388-9724 to get our FREE dream life course
Mastermind: workhardplayhardpodcast.com/mastermind
Connect with Rob on Instagram: @robmurgatroyd
Connect with Kim on Instagram: @kimmurgatroyd

To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: workhardplayhardpodcast.com

Work Hard Play Hard is produced and published by Crate Media.

443. Fri-Date: Answering Your Questions About Italy & Business May 13, 2022

Show notes

This week, we’re taking your questions straight from Instagram. A lot of you have reached out asking for more details about our move to Italy and how you might do something similar, so we dive into some of the specifics that you may want to consider if you’re a hopeful future expat. But stick with us even if you’re not, because we also answer your business questions, whether it’s starting a remote operation or trying to go into business without the support of your partner.

In This Conversation We Cover:

[03:01] How we got a visa and how we moved our possessions
[10:54] Location independent work
[19:07] Building a business without your partner’s support
[27:34] Living a happy and fulfilled life

Resources:

Our Attorney: capecchilegal.com
sendmybag.com
Mastermind: workhardplayhardpodcast.com/mastermind
Connect with Rob on Instagram: @robmurgatroyd
Connect with Kim on Instagram: @kimmurgatroyd

To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: workhardplayhardpodcast.com

Work Hard Play Hard is produced and published by Crate Media.

442. Fri-Date: Three Rituals We Follow for a Richer Life May 06, 2022

Show notes

Your life is already made up of a series of routines, whether you consciously chose them or not. Shaking up those habits is how you drastically improve your life. In this episode, we discuss three rituals that we practice every week, each in different areas of our lives, to break us out of ruts: Morning questions, day dates, and five questions at dinner. These are incredibly simple tools but I cannot stress how much they have changed our lives for the better – and they can easily do the same for you.

Seven morning questions:

What am I happy about in my life right now?
What am I excited about in my life right now
What am I proud about in my life right now?
What am I grateful about in my life right now?
What am I enjoying in my life right now?
What am I committed to in my life right now?
Who do I love? Who loves me?

In This Conversation We Cover:

[03:25] Why we ask each other morning questions every day
[09:15] The seven morning questions
[20:04] Date day
[23:40] Five questions with Sophia at dinner

Resources:

Text "Dream Life" to 310- 388-9724 to get our FREE dream life course
Mastermind: workhardplayhardpodcast.com/mastermind
Connect with Rob on Instagram: @robmurgatroyd
Connect with Kim on Instagram: @kimmurgatroyd

To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: workhardplayhardpodcast.com

Work Hard Play Hard is produced and published by Crate Media.

441. Learn to Speak the Language of Love with Sex & Relationship Expert Dr. Laura Berman May 02, 2022

Show notes

Let’s talk about sex, baby. Dr. Laura Berman is a leading expert in the field of sex and relationship therapy and a New York Times bestselling author of many books, including her latest. “Quantum Love.” She is also an award-winning radio host and has her own podcast, “The Language of Love.”

We take a look at why sex is such a hot topic in relationships and yet, is so rarely discussed. We also dive into how puritanical beliefs hurt the sex conversation, the importance of fantasy, and how to spice up your relationship.

In This Conversation We Cover: