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5 Tips for Innovation during the Covid-19 Quarantine Mar 23, 2020

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The current Covid-19 lockdown has impacted all of our lives. It feels like life has stopped for many of us. But that doesn't mean that you have to stop chasing your dreams or ideas. Instead, using your time at home could become the launching pad for making your dreams a reality. So what are some easy things you can do to keep moving forward in chasing your dreams and ideas? In today's show, we take a look at 5 easy tips you can use to get started on launching your ideas and dreams. Later in the episode, we give you an update on what's happening at jumbleThink

Finding Career Clarity with Tracy Timm Mar 20, 2020

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Do you have a career you love or do you feel stuck in a job? Many of us are stuck in jobs that we hate putting in our time so that one day we can go do the things of our dreams. What if I told you that you could have the career of your dreams, one that gives you purpose, one that you love? Imagine how different your life would be and how it could change your family, your community, and yourself? Today we sit down with Tracy Timm to learn how to find our Career Clarity. Her 7 Step method to finding Career Clarity is helping individuals and businesses build a lifestyle that reflects their values and passions leading to fulfillment and joy.
In the episode we chat about overcoming the obstacles the current Pandemic is causing, how you can turn turmoil into life long-lasting change, investing in yourself, and much more.
Links
Tracy Timm: https://tracytimm.com/jumble/
jumbleThink Facebook Group: http://jumblethink.com/group
About Tracy Timm
Tracy Timm believes that we were all created for a purpose. Her purpose: helping
miserably employed professionals discover their ideal career.
After graduating from Yale with a degree in behavioral psychology, working on Wall
Street as a bond saleswoman, and traveling around the world, Tracy discovered her
passion for unleashing potential. Tracy has come to believe that everyone has the
inherent ability to realize their maximum potential. She knows what it’s like to feel stuck
in a job that doesn’t serve your needs and doesn’t allow you to have an impact in the
world. Tracy now works with companies, helping people eliminate uncertainty, gain
clarity and pursue their ideal career confidently!
Founder of The Nth Degree® Career Academy, a proven system that helps high-potential
professionals define and discover work they love—currently licensed by UT Dallas and
implemented by Tracy and her growing team of certified coaches. She has also worked
with over 100 fast-growing businesses, teaching them the new levers of loyalty that help
attract, engage, and retain top talent.

Story Driven Brands with Jaime O'Connor Mar 19, 2020

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We all want to connect more with our community and tribe. Many of us rely on social media channels like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to do that. We often start by pitching our products, services, or messages but don't invite our followers into the story we are creating. Jaime O'Connor has worked with big brands to help them connect better through their social media. By crafting stories that connect and put our audience at the center of the story we are able to connect them deeper to our brand. In today's episode, Jaime shares tips and strategies to help you pivot your business into a business driven by story.
Jaime O’Connor is a digital strategy nerd who is dedicated to helping brands understand their growth opportunities in the digital landscape. Her windy path to building Inspired Focus Digital has included selling scrunchies in 4th grade, a grocery delivery business, a social enterprise that bled itself dry, and an event operations company. She has also built marketing teams at venture-backed organizations and bootstrapped products brands that achieved 6x growth and 8 figure success. She has worked with major organizations like the NFL, NCAA, USA Cycling and growing brands like Pro Challenge, Silipint, Happy Hair Brush and Savor Beauty. She is on a mission to educate up and coming brands with the knowledge they need to level up and play in the professional arena.
Helpful links
https://www.inspiredfocusdigital.com/jumblethink
Recommended Reading
Profit First: https://amzn.to/3a2YvtQ

The Power of a B2B Business with Ray Agliata Mar 17, 2020

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Many businesses are known for their products and services as a business to consumer offerings, but there are many businesses that thrive by serving the needs of other businesses. B2B businesses build long term relationships with other businesses and support them in building success. In today's show, we sit down with Ray Agliata to learn how B2B is an often overlooked segment of the business world in local communities. These companies can help to make or break local communities while building long term relationships with the companies they serve. We also discuss: building your business network, B2B vs B2C business models, being a serial entrepreneur, seeing opportunity, Real Estate, and growth strategies for your life and business.
Ray Agliata is an entrepreneur and owner of Cornerstone Property and Realty Services. He is also the host of the brand new podcast the Ray Agliata Show. Ray started his career as a bail bondsman, and eventually got into the property preservation business.
Today's show is sponsored by Flocsky. Flocksy is your monthly subscription to top-notch web design, graphic design, and video editing. To learn more visit www.flocksy.com/jumblethink
Helpful Links
Ray's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ray-agliata-88066093/
The Ray Agliata Show: https://www.rayagliatashow.com
Recommended Reading:
Rich Dad, Poor Dad: https://amzn.to/2wdOqeI
About Ray Agliata
A proven leader, Ray has spent the last 20 years working in various industries in managerial positions. He is an entrepreneur and has had tremendous success in building startups from scratch and growing small companies.
Ray's industry experiences vary greatly and include surety insurance, real estate, retail, restaurants, and field service management, but his specialty is to grow and develop a company through the implementation of systems as well as strong, hands-on managerial style. As he says 'I like to fix what’s broken, exploit what works, and implement what is needed, in order to grow a company into a successful business venture.' His strengths are in daily operations, in the COO role, including business planning and strategy, marketing and sales, risk assessment, as well as P&L and forecasting.
Outside of work his passion lies in helping others and giving back to the community. He proudly served on the board of directors for Anchor House, as well as Allies. Both are non-profit organizations.

The Story of Two Pandemics with Michael Woodward Mar 13, 2020

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With the spread of the Coronavirus and the fear that it is causing, we take a look at the story of two Pandemics. The Coronavirus and The Pandemic of Fear. In the episode, we look at how fear is a pandemic that impacts us all. Whether it's the fear that is caused by the Coronavirus or the fears of everyday life, fear is a pandemic that sets many of us up for failure.
In segment one of the show, we chat about what we can learn from the Coronavirus and it's spread and how fear can spread in our own lives just like a virus.
In segment two we explore 5 tips on overcoming fear to make our dreams and ideas a reality.
It's time to step back and address the fears that we are all facing.

Building a Lifestyle of Running with Hal Higden Mar 10, 2020

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The modern world of running has gone from infancy to a science over the last few generations. Today's guest Hal Higdon has been helping cultivate generations of runners since the 1960s. But what does it take to build a lifestyle where running is a part of your daily life. Hal has literally written the book, 'Marathon: The Ultimate Training Guide' (in its 5th edition) to help runners build that lifestyle.
In today's show, Hal shares about his journey into running and journalism. We chat about what beginning, intermediate, and pro runners should be doing to become better runners. From nutrition, cross-training, goal setting, stepback weeks, and rest, Hal gives us tips and best practices for runners of all levels. This will help every runner turn guesswork into the plan that is right for the goals that they have.
Links
Marathon: The Ultimate Training Guide: https://amzn.to/3aGbX6F
The Book: https://www.indiebound.org/book/9780593137734
Hal's Website: https://www.halhigdon.com/about-hal-higdon/
Hal's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/higdonmarathon
Hal on Twitter: https://twitter.com/higdonmarathon
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Tom Wolf: Bonfire of the Vanities: https://amzn.to/2TSFh35
About Hal Higdon
Hal Higdon began running as a student at the University of Chicago Lab School and continued running competitively at Carleton College in Minnesota, where he won several conference championships. After school, Hal competed 8 times in the Olympic Trials, notching his best finish as 5th place at the 1960 Trials in the 3000 meter steeplechase. In the 1964 Boston Marathon, Hal placed 5th overall and was the first American finisher with his time of 2:21:55. His World Masters Championships M40 record of 9:18.6 in the steeplechase (set in 1975) remains the oldest American masters records in the books.
Hal Higdon is a Contributing Editor for Runner’s World and is the magazine’s longest lasting writer, having contributed an article to RW’s second issue in 1966. He also is the author of more than three dozen books, including Marathon: The Utimate Training Guide and the recently published Hal Higdon’s Half Marathon Training. In 2003, the American Society of Journalists and Authors awarded Hal its Career Achievement Award, the highest honor given to writer members.

Finding the American Dream with Reed Goossens Mar 05, 2020

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What would cause someone to risk all that they know to chase a wild dream? Australian Reed Goossen did just that. He moved across the globe to create a new life, chase his dreams and dream girl, move to the city he loved, and risk everything for the unknown possibilities. Along the way, Reed found that he was born for entrepreneurship and left his structural engineering job behind. Since then he has written two books, launched a successful podcast, and learned the art of real estate investing.
In today's episode, Reed shares the processes he uses to overcome obstacles in entrepreneurship. We also chat about living financially free, creative ways to learn, the power of education, and creating the lifestyle of your dreams.
Today's show is sponsored by Flocksy, your monthly subscription to graphic design, web development, and video editing. Get 10% off your first month when you visit www.flocksy.com/jumblethink
Links
Reed Goossens Website: https://www.reedgoossens.com
jumbleThink Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/975543739261209/
PodMax: https://www.facebook.com/groups/975543739261209/
About Reed Goossens
In 2012, Reed quit his job in Australia and moved halfway across the globe to the US to change his life, and to chase a dream. With limited funds, no investing experience, and no credit, Reed went from purchasing a small duplex to growing his own real estate investment firm, Wildhorn Capital. Reed now syndicates large multi-million dollar deals across the US. He has also achieved financial freedom and has taken control of life.

Booking the Big Shows in Vegas with Chris Hammond Feb 27, 2020

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Have you ever wondered what it would be like to book some of the largest music, comedy, and other entertainment acts? That's what today's guest Chris Hammond does for the Wynn Las Vegas' Encore Theater. The Wynn is redefining what a small theater of 1480 seats can do by bringing big names to a more intimate setting. By setting a new standard the Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas reached Billboard's List of Top 10 Small-capacity Venues in the world and receiving Forbes Travel Guide Five Star Award. Chris also leads Rock 'n Roll Wine, the pioneer in making wine less pretentious through music to attract millennial drinkers. Over the past 16 years, the company has produced over 500 events in 5 states.
Links
Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas: https://www.wynnlasvegas.com/entertainment
Twitter: https://twitter.com/wynnlasvegas
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wynnlasvegas/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wynnlasvegas
Rock & Roll Wine: https://www.rocknrollwine.com
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Chris Hammond is a Talent Buyer for AEG Presents Las Vegas and is primarily responsible for booking Encore Theater at Wynn Resorts as well as other venues in Las Vegas. A native of Lexington, KY, he graduated from Duke University in 1995 and embarked on a career in baseball before transitioning to the software business – a move that brought him to Las Vegas in 2000. In 2003, he founded Rock & Roll Wine®, a wine events and marketing company primarily focused on promoting wine tastings combined with live concerts. A pioneer in the demystification of wine, Hammond also produces his own line of wines out of Sonoma, CA under the Amplified Wines label. In 2009 he was a recipient of Vegas Inc’s 40 under 40 Award for his entrepreneurial accomplishments. In the community, Hammond is Board Chairman of the Better Business Bureau of Southern Nevada. He resides in Las Vegas with his wife Kimberly and their two children Chloe and Kaden.
About Wynn Las Vegas
Wynn Resorts is the recipient of more Forbes Travel Guide Five Star Awards than any other independent hotel company in the world and was once again named the best resort in Nevada on Condé Nast Traveler’s 2019 “Gold List,” a title received for the twelfth time. Wynn and Encore Las Vegas consist of two luxury hotel towers with a total of 4,748 spacious hotel rooms, suites and villas. The resort features approximately 192,000 square feet of casino space, 22 signature dining experiences, 11 bars, two award-winning spas, approximately 560,000 square feet of meeting and convention space, approximately 160,000 square feet of retail space as well as two theaters, two nightclubs, a beach club and recreation and leisure facilities. Wynn Las Vegas recently unveiled the new Wynn Golf Club and 18-hole, 129-acre championship golf course, and in February 2020 will debut a 430,000-square-foot meeting and convention space expansion powered by 100 percent renewable energy. For more information on Wynn and Encore Las Vegas, visit press.wynnlasvegas.com, or follow on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
About AEG Presents
Combining the power of the live event with a focus on true artist development, AEG Presents is a world leader in the music and entertainment industries. Operating across three continents, the company has an unparalleled commitment to artistry, creativity, and community. Its tentpole festivals and multi-day music events — which include the iconic Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival and the legendary New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival alongside British Summer Time at Hyde Park, Stagecoach, Hangout Festival, Electric Forest, and Firefly — continue to set the bar for the live music experience. AEG Presents promotes global tours for artists such as The Rolling Stones, Ed Sheeran, Elton John, Taylor Swift, Celine Dion, Justin Bieber, BTS, Kenny Chesney, Paul McCartney, and Katy Perry, in addition to — through its network of clubs, theatres, arenas, stadiums and renowned partner brands such as Goldenvoice, Messina Touring Group, Concerts West, The Bowery Presents, PromoWest Productions, Marshall Arts, Madison House Presents, and Zero Mile Presents — creating and developing an unmatched infrastructure for artist development and audience reach. More information can be found at www.aegpresents.com.

Leading with Special Forces with Douglas Ward Feb 25, 2020

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Have you ever wondered what it takes to grow and develop leaders? Maybe you've struggled with building the right team around you. Or maybe you don't know what to do to get the most of employees once they join the team. In today's show, I sit down with Douglas Ward to learn the lessons he learned while working with elite Special Operations Forces to help them with their communication needs.
Helpful Links
Website: https://anchorstrategiesllc.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/douglas-ward-6298263/
Recommended Reading
How to Win Friends & Influence People: https://amzn.to/398hQck
About Douglas Ward
Douglas Ward is a retired military veteran with 24 years of distinguished service. During his time he held numerous leadership roles to include instructor and manager of over 500 personnel. Additionally, Douglas was the Troop Chief for a hand-selected group of special communicators who supported and deployed into austere environments with Special Operations Forces. Upon retirement, he supported government agencies as a subject matter expert in non-standard communications and as a business development executive. These experiences have enabled him to pass on the knowledge and lessons of leadership under extreme conditions for companies needing management team building.
Pulling from his past military experience and as an executive-level technology leader, he collaborates with those in charge of providing unfiltered truths on the true state of a company. He specializes in encouraging the development of communication skills from the top-down and bottom-up increasing revenue growth, employee trust and ownership. Douglas has built many successful teams by helping them to navigate through rough seas and land on a foundation based on a steadfast vision.

How to Publish a Book with Michelle Vandepas Feb 18, 2020

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Is it your dream to 'one day' write a book? Maybe you've always dreamed of sharing the story inside of you. Or it could be that you have a message to share. But how do you go about writing and publishing your book? In today's episode, we sit down with Michelle Vandepass co-founder of GracePoint Matrix Publishing. She shares some tips on how to pick the right way to write your book and publish it. Do you write the book yourself or get a co-author? Do you self-publish or use an established publisher? Michelle also shares her own writing story and how that led to launching one of the leading publishing companies for entrepreneurs.
Links Website: https://michellevandepas.com/ Publishing Company: https://gracepointpublishing.com TedX: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HeXyOJgAaEk
About Michelle Vandepas Michelle Vandepas is the nation’s leading expert for entrepreneurs, personal development experts, and quantum healers who want to share what they’ve learned with the world by becoming an author. She is the co-founder of GracePoint Matrix Publishing, the gold standard in concierge publishing. She is also an esteemed TEDx speaker and TEDx Speaker Coach.
As a book coach and publisher Michelle has worked with thousands of authors over the past 20 years to publish and promote their books and their work. As a serial entrepreneur and multiple bestselling author herself, she understands the strategy, messaging and creative juice needed to build a platform. She is a visionary marketer who combines creativity with smart business sense to unleash the power of her clients. Michelle has been featured in numerous media outlets speaking about her passion for ‘purpose and profit’ and she has been filmed for an upcoming documentary film, “Wisdom from Thought Leaders” alongside Sting and the Dalai Lama.
Her books include “Purpose: The Alignment Guide”, “Marketing Tips for the Holistic Practitioner”, “Two Empty Bedrooms: My Foster Adoption Experience”, “Amazon Author Tips” as well as numerous articles, courses, classes, and webinars. Her award-winning documentary, “Woman as Butterfly, featured the artist, Ann St. John Hawley”.
In past experience, she co-developed the Bodyscan 2010 and was President and co-owner of the medical device company for six years. During this time won compliance for ISO, FDA 510K, and European CE mark. She was voted ‘Young Careerist of Colorado’ in ‘Business Professional Women’ magazine and ‘The Gazette Telegraph’ listed her in ‘Women to Watch in the 90’s’. Married since 1981 Michelle and husband Bob have fostered ten children, raised their daughter and traveled the world. They live in the mountains of Colorado with 2 dogs, a cat, misc fish and a gardening dome which gives them limes year-round.

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