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How to Build a Virtual Business with Nate Hirsch Oct 09, 2020

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When founders typically start a business they feel like they have to do everything in the business themselves. Sometimes it's control and other times it's all about the budget. Nate Hirsch faced the same challenges when he built Free Up. But instead of doing it all on his own or hiring really expensive employees, he built his own way using virtual teams to help build his business. He quickly grew Free Up to a multimillion-dollar business and now he has done what many dream of doing by selling the business that continues to grow and do well today.
In a Covid world, most businesses are now having to rethink how they approach staffing and staying safe. Nate shares some powerful tips on how you can build your business all while doing it remotely. He also shares some tips on how you can approach staffing in unique ways.
Later in the episode, he shares what he is doing today as he builds Outsource School.
Links
Outsource School: https://www.outsourceschool.com
Free Up: https://freeup.net

Tommy Ragen and Gianna Harris of Mighty Oak Sep 18, 2020

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What is it like to be a Broadway star at a young age? What is it like to be featured in a major movie as a kid? We sat down with Tommy Ragen and Gianna Harris to learn how they got into acting and music at such a young age. They share stories from their time working on the National Broadway Tour of 'The School of Rock' along with what it's really like working on a major Broadway production. They also give us a glimpse behind the scenes of their new movie 'Mighty Oak.'
About Tommy Ragen
Tommy Ragen makes his film debut as Oak Scoggins. This musical prodigy lights up the screen with his innocence and honesty. At 9 years old Ragen was in the Broadway first national tour for School of Rock. Now, at just 11 years old, Tommy has released three studio albums and the soundtrack features many of Ragen's original songs.
About Gianna Harris
Gianna "GiGi" Harris is a singer, stage and screen actress born and raised in NJ. Gigi is most notably known for her work in Andrew Lloyd Webber's Broadway and Touring Production's "School of Rock the Musical." She neared 800 performances prior to her "graduation" from Horace Green. Other works include; "Working in Theater", "I Have A Voice", Sesame Street, "The O Clocks",Good Morning America and the 70th Annual Tony Awards.Gigi is very passionate about mental health awareness.
Links
Mighty Oak the Movie: https://mightyoakthemovie.com
Tommy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tommyragen/
Gianna on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegiannaharris/

A New Vision for Educations with Nadav Zeimer Sep 11, 2020

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Do we return to the status quo for education after the Covid-19 Pandemic or do we revision a new future of what education can look like for the future? Many around the country feel like our system is outdated and doesn't set up students for a modern future. In today's episode, we sit down with Nadav Zeimer to learn how as a Principal at a Harlem High School he has helped rethink how we teach our children. But he isn't done yet. He is looking at new ways to bridge the gap between the world of education and industry in all fields.
Known as 'Principal Z; he works at the intersection of technology and education. His book 'Education in the Digital Age' is a guide for the future of education. Nadav excelled as a software engineer in Silicon Valley prior to becoming an award-winning physics/robotics teacher, turnaround principal, and public speaker. The transition from software to education started when Zeimer founded a nonprofit focused on hyper-local radio production. As a teacher, Mr. Z integrated podcasting into his curriculum and was selected to lead a school design team. Seven consecutive years of breakthrough student outcomes followed, along with widespread recognition for his digital media-centered approach to school reform. Zeimer promises to end standardized testing in NYC high schools by 2040. Based on nearly two decades of experience, he has launched an open-source, blockchain ledger of "gold standard" high school credits. The Zeimer Family adopted their eldest child from Japan and currently serve as foster parents to a medically fragile child in Harlem.
It's time to democratize and decentralized education, bring back freethinking, and foster a new future of innovation and ideas.
Links
https://www.principalz.org
https://nadavzeimer.org
https://nadavzeimer.net

8 Questions with Michael Woodward Sep 01, 2020

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In today's episode, our host Michael Woodward answers 8 questions from listeners and Quora.
1) Why are physical reminders (statues, monuments, buildings, ect.) important for understanding history?
2) What early-stage business decisions are the most vital for an entrepreneur to build a strong business?
3) Why do we need web designers/developers when we have website building tools like Squarespace, WordPress, Wixx, OpenCart, Shopify, and the likes?
4) Are you actually planning a tech startup? If so, how are you dealing with the frustration and the feeling that you are spinning your wheels?
5) How do I start a podcast for free?
6) How do you prepare for an appearance on a podcast?
7) What are your 3-5 podcasts for 2020?
8) What are some of the best ways to think up ideas for a startup?
Later in the episode, Michael gives you an update on jumbleThink, answers so questions listeners ask about him, and a challenge to help you chase your own ideas.

Worship for a new generation with Alex Pappas Aug 28, 2020

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Alex Pappas is one of Hillsong’s worship leaders and songwriters based in Sydney. He has co-written songs such as ‘Alive’, ‘Wake’ and ‘End Of Days’ and considers himself blessed to be a part of the Young & Free team and to travel the globe leading worship on their tours.
Young & Free have a brand new album 'All Of My Best Friends' out today! “ALL OF MY BEST FRIENDS” features 13 live performance tracks and seven studio recordings, including previously released 2020 singles “Uncomplicated,” “As I Am,” “World Outside Your Window,” “Lord Send Revival,” “Best Friends,” and current radio track “Never Have I Ever.”
In the episode today, I sit down with Alex Pappas to learn more about the new album, talk about creating worship for a new generation of youth, finding and following God's leading in your life, Hillsong Church, and the journey of chasing your dreams.
Links
Hillsong Young & Free: https://hillsong.com/youngandfree/
Instagram: www.instagram.com/hillsongyoungandfree
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HillsongYoungAndFree/
Twitter: www.twitter.com/youngandfree
Website: https://hillsong.com/youngandfree/

A conversation with Eric & Eliza Roberts Aug 25, 2020

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Eric and Eliza Roberts are Hollywood Royalty. Eric has over 500 credits to his career spanning from his start in 'King of the Gypsies' and 'The Pope of Greenwich Village' to being the Master on Doctor Who and Sal Maroni on The Dark Knight. Eliza is a well-respected casting director and has been a successful actress in Doctor Who, National Lampoon's Animal House, and beyond. Eric and Eliza both grew up around the world of acting and turned that experience into their own careers.
In today's conversation, we take a journey through topics ranging from addiction to politics and beliefs, marriage in Hollywood, building the legacy you want, dealing with critics, finding the director's vision, what it means to be a 'working actor', and the change in how movies and TV shows are made over the last 40 years. As we wind through various topics you will get behind the scene look at the reality of what it's like to be an actor and a family in modern Hollywood.
Links
Website: https://www.ericrobertsactor.com

The Faith of a Wire Walker with Nik Wallenda Aug 21, 2020

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Fear is the secret enemy that many of us face. It's often an unspoken and shame-filled journey. Nik Wallenda has risen to fame for his daredevil life. He's walked the highwire over Times Square, Niagra Falls, The Grand Canyon, and even an active volcano. He's carried the legacy of seven generations of pushing the boundaries of what is possible. So what happens when the unexpected happens and it cracks the door to fear? That's the journey Nik has been on for the last several years after an accident shook his foundation of safety on the high wire. In today's conversation, we discuss Nik's career, his journey to step back out in faith, walking towards healing, and taking fresh steps of faith to resurrect your dreams.
“Facing Fear: Step out in faith and rise above what’s holding you back” will release on September 15, 2020. PREORDER available now athttps://nikwallenda.com.
Links
Website: https://nikwallenda.com
Today's episode is sponsored by SendInBlue. Sendinblue is an all-in-one marketing solution that lets you create beautiful email campaigns. They are offering one month free on their premium plan to the first 100 jumbleThink Listeners who sign up. Sign Up today at http://go.thoughtleaders.io/1898120200821

Incubators for Innovation with Chris Vance Aug 19, 2020

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Sometimes the best ideas don't come from what you know, but what you don't know. Creating a safe place to innovate and cultivate ideas is critical to the process of creating. In today's episode, Chris Vance shares the story of Playground Sessions. Prior to starting Playground Sessions, Chris didn't know how to play the piano. Instead, he used himself as a test case to see if the platform could effectively be used to learn the art of music. Then he pitched music great Quincy Jones to come and partner with them. Knowing all the answers isn't always the solution but many times it is what holds us back from starting or moving forward.
In the conversation today Chris shares about his career ranging from being Brand Manager for Proctor & Gamble to working in finance for Goldman Sachs and Arthur Andersen and then becoming the Managing Director for ZAG, a brand invention company as well as being a Brand Inventor for Qui Tequila. It was at Zag that Playground Sessions was born. Throughout the conversation we chat about brand management and building, finding and building opportunities, picking good ideas, the world of startups, and creating a workplace for innovation.
Links
Playground Sessions: https://www.playgroundsessions.com
You Raise Me Up Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3uKH8FfHcE4
Today's episode is sponsored by SendInBlue. Sendinblue is an all-in-one marketing solution that lets you create beautiful email campaigns. They are offering one month free on their premium plan to the first 100 jumbleThink Listeners who sign up. Sign Up today at http://go.thoughtleaders.io/1898220200819

Building a Profit First Business with Rocky Lalvani Aug 14, 2020

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We all think about the financial health of our lives but many small businesses aren't sure how to build a business that has healthy finances. As our guest, Rocky Lalvani says 'You can't grow your way to profit.' But how do you build a truly healthy business? Rocky recommends trying the profit-first approach. But that doesn't mean it's all about money. True health also looks much deeper than today. It encompasses the lifestyle of the business owner.
In this episode, Rocky shares how small business owners can rebuild a healthier and sustainable business and life. It's time to stop responding to the crisis of today and start building a strategy for the future.
Growing up as the child of immigrant parents, Rocky saw his Dad build his fortune from a paltry $25 in his pocket using the basic principles of saving, investing, and spending smartly. His mom passed away when he was barely 7 years old and that instilled in him a fierce independence and sense of self-reliance. Over the years, he has built a multimillion-dollar fortune and not from coaching people but from applying the exact advice that he shares on the Richer Soul podcast. Rocky is also an Enrolled Agent and serves as a Virtual CFO for multiple small businesses.
Links
Profit Comes First: http://profitcomesfirst.com/
Richer Soul: http://richersoul.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rocky-lalvani/
Today's episode is sponsored by SendInBlue. Sendinblue is an all-in-one marketing solution that lets you create beautiful email campaigns. They are offering one month free on their premium plan to the first 100 jumbleThink Listeners who sign up. Sign Up today at http://go.thoughtleaders.io/1897820200814

Model, Actress, and Comedian Eugenia Kuzmina Aug 12, 2020

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Born in Russia Eugenia Kuzmina didn't expect to become a model, actress, or comedian. Her dream was to become an astronaut. But none of these things seem possible or even expected. Early creative ideas caught her scientist's parents and her early teachers by surprise like the time she made bikinis out of soviet uniforms or snuck into a screening of “Terminator 2“ at five.
And then came modeling. It’s not something you can pursue, just the look you have and the Russian designer Slava Zaitzev thought she had a look for his brand and a few others, like M&Ms, RC Cola, and magazines like Vogue and Elle. Then, at 15, came contracts for Dior, L’Oreal, Hermes to travel to France, Tokyo, London, New York. She would wake up in the Amazon Jungle to Shanghai, to the Sahara to New York.
Then at 23, she gave it all up to have a baby with a man she fell in love with. It was a big leap of faith. Everyone around her was telling her that her career would be over and that she was making a mistake. But she believed life has its magical ways and things would work out.
Not long after Rodrigo Prieto was looking for a model character in a short film, he wanted to direct with Elle Fanning. He was looking for someone who could portray decadence, vanity, and extreme neurosis. Who knew you can share all the dark sides of being human on camera! From then on life has been a rollercoaster of discoveries and stories, like playing a girl of the oldest profession with John Turturro and Woody Allen on the streets on NY, making Zoe Deschanel act even more awkward on “New Girl”, playing an FBI agent with Stana Katic on Castle, being a mean night club host with Danny McBride, Scott Caan and Bill Murray and improvising with Lisa Kudrow on The Comeback, cold killing the main character on ” The Spy City ” with Dominic Cooper and so on.
Currently, Eugenia is doing stand up shows at The Comedy Store, Laugh Factory, Flappers in LA, and on tour with a group ” The Nobodies ” @nobodiesfunnytour across the US and later the world.
Links
Website: http://www.eugenia-kuzmina.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/EUGENIAKUZMINA/
Today's episode is sponsored by SendInBlue. Sendinblue is an all-in-one marketing solution that lets you create beautiful email campaigns. They are offering one month free on their premium plan to the first 100 jumbleThink Listeners who sign up. Sign Up today at http://go.thoughtleaders.io/1897320200805

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