The Ultimate Shift

*/ ?>

Latest Episodes:

Dough and Discipline: Inside the Life of Spence Sheldon Dec 20, 2023

Show notes

Today I had the pleasure of speaking with entrepreneur and owner of the Sheldon Restaurant Group, Spence Sheldon. Spence is an entrepreneur, philanthropist, and the Owner of Sheldon Restaurant Group, a company that owns four Donatos Pizza locations. Two in Bowling Green Ky, one in Murfreesboro TN, and one in Nashville TN. ⁣He also founded and runs a nonprofit called "Almost Home Clothing" which gives back to the community and helps the homeless start over with a fresh start. In todays episode Spence shares how delegation can allow your business to become better than it ever has, how fasting can create a discipline that will change your life, and the secrets behind big Pharma.

Find Spence Sheldon on:

https://www.instagram.com/spence_sheldon/

https://www.threads.net/@spence_sheldon

Follow Donatos Pizza:

https://www.instagram.com/donatosbgky/

https://www.instagram.com/donatosnash/

https://www.instagram.com/donatos_murfreesboro/

https://www.instagram.com/cavemilldonatosbgky/

Find Almost Home Clothing:

https://www.instagram.com/almosthomeclothing/

https://almosthomeclothing.com/

Unlocking Wellness: Exploring Chiropractic Care and Natural Nutrition with The Wild Doc Dec 08, 2023

Show notes

In this podcast episode I had an insightful conversation with Dr. Dale, aka The Wild Doc, about our healthcare experiences. Dr. Dale emphasizes his role in helping patients understand their bodies rather than claiming to "heal" them. We delve into the significance of addressing thoughts, traumas, and toxins in health. I share my positive experience with Dr. Dale's holistic approach.We discuss the concept of functional medicine, with an emphasis on addressing root causes rather than just symptoms. During the episode, we also explore the importance of liver function, the role of essential nutrients, and the idea of aligning our diet with human biology. The conversation takes a deep dive into the potential risks associated with the use of exogenous testosterone, underscoring the necessity for a holistic approach to health. We conclude our discussion by addressing the concerns surrounding healthcare costs and the profit-driven healthcare model. We touch on topics like raw milk, synthetic meats, and the significance of being well-informed about healthcare choices. Throughout this episode, we encourage our audience to ask questions and think critically about their health and nutrition.

The Wild Doc on

Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/TheWildDoc

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewilddoc

From Siberia to Success: Dmitry Lapinskiy Nov 03, 2023

Show notes

In this episode Dmitry shares his remarkable life journey from Siberia, Russia, to the United States and his unexpected success in the roofing industry. Dimitri recalls his early life in Siberia, his decision to leave Russia in pursuit of better opportunities, and the challenges he faced upon arriving in the United States. We dive into his entry into the roofing industry and how he became an influential YouTuber and educator in the field. Dimitri shares the value of wholeheartedly committing to one's objectives and refraining from having an alternative plan. We also cover topics of the importance of adaptability, specialization, and learning from failures, while briefly exploring cultural differences and the willingness to challenge established norms.

Find Dmitri on:

Instagram roofinginsight

YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@DmitryLipinskiyRI

Dealing with Burn Out with Maggie Perotin Feb 02, 2022

Show notes

As an international business and leadership coach, Maggie gives service-based entrepreneurs clarity and tools to exceed their business goals and transform into authentic & high-performing leaders of their business. Through her DREAM-PLAN-DO coaching model, she helps my clients become confident CEOs by aligning their mindset, business skills, and high-performance habits. With that, they transform their business from an unreliable source of income to a client attracting diamonds. Maggie is a host of the Diamond Effect Podcast. She holds an executive MBA from Jack Welch Management Institute and has over 13 years of corporate leadership experience in various domains. Maggie Perotin lives in Toronto, Canada with her blended family with 4 kids. She loves nature, traveling, and good food.

Let’s tune in and learn more about her inspiring story and listen to [OPENING].

[00:01 – 05:32] Getting to Know Maggie

I welcome and introduce my guest, Maggie Perotin
“I like action!”
Maggie shares how she first experienced a career and life burnout
Why Maggie started her coaching business

[05:33 – 44:36] Dealing with Burn Out

Why the Corporate World Appears Too Attractive
Safe and Easier
Starting a business is beginning from zero
Maggie’s Biggest Takeaway Out of the Corporate World
Not all corporations are the same
It all depends on the people
The Best Qualities the Best Leader Has
Every Person is Different
Hiring Firsts
Onboarding To-Do List
That Little Personal Touch
Maggie talks about her experience living in a communist country
No System is Perfect. Nothing is Perfect.
Democracy is the best system we’ve invented
What Keeps People Stuck?
Comfort or the unknown?
Achieving acceptance and status in life
Why You Have to Create that Discomfort in Your Life
Take Simple Strong Steps
Be sure of your ‘why’
Find the right circle
Surround yourself with people who will help with your self-development
The difference between the corporate world and entrepreneurship
The Most Important Aspect of Starting a Company and Brand
You have to have self-trust
Marketing versus Branding
Just like a tree
Solopreneur versus startup
The Best Way to Market Yourself
Social Media
A Good Strategy
The Role of Influencers
Maggie Takes on the World Stage
Self-leadership

[44:37 – 45:51] Closing Segment

How to connect with Maggie Perotin.
See links below.
Final words

Tweetable Quotes:

“I don't like complacency even in my career. So I always like to grow but the price I thought I would have to pay growing in a corporate career wasn't also the price I wanted.” – Maggie Perotin

“As a leader, you will never know all the answers. And it's really a knowledge economy, right? And you can't know it all.” – Maggie Perotin

“Am I seeing myself doing what I'm doing or staying in the state that I am for the next 5 to 10 years? And if the answer is no, that could be enough to create discomfort for you to do something.” – Maggie Perotin

-----------------------------

Follow Maggie on maggie@stairwaytoleadership.com, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, and https://stairwaytoleadership.com/.

To know more, you can connect with me on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter or visit my website https://ephraimglick.com/. I’m offering a FREE 30-minute consultation for people who reach out to me.

I want to know more about you!

LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to overcome fears and obstacles by sharing this episode or click here to listen to more episodes.

The Inner and Outer Game Of a Public Persona with Rocky Buckley Jan 26, 2022

Show notes

Rocky Buckley is an entrepreneur, coach, consultant, and the creator of the Platinum Path mastermind, where he and his faculty of experts help thought leaders, authors, speakers, consultants, and coaches reinvent their expertise and shift into a high-priced, lifestyle-friendly business model. He is also the creator of the Power Persona framework, a unique "inside-out" strategy for personal branding and positioning as a public figure. Over the last 22 years, Rocky has helped his clients bring over 100 million dollars in training programs, curriculum, and information products to the market. He's consulted on over 3000 projects for clients ranging from billion-dollar brands like Pearson, Wiley, and Macmillan, to experts, authors, and entrepreneurs in 7 countries and over a hundred different markets. You can hang out with him every day in his free Facebook group, called The Power Persona Project.

Let’s tune in and learn more about his inspiring story and listen to how he kept his life and career visions alive.

[00:01 – 09:30] Getting to Know Rocky

I welcome and introduce my guest, Rocky Buckley
Rocky shares about his life and career journey
Reinventing himself for personal and business development
“I thought I was going to be a pro baseball player.”
Passion versus making a living

[09:31 – 49:22] The Inner and Outer Game Of a Public Persona

Consistently shifting Passion
What’s constant is your name
Be strategic
Get clear, find your vision
When is the right time to stop pursuing your passion?
Designing and Finding Out What You Really Want
The Life Vision versus the Business Vision
Dealing with the financial lapses
Give yourself the opportunity to experiment
The Biggest Distraction
Life is really busy
Use the calendar to think!
Keep Your Vision Alive
Habits. Check the books mentioned below
Control your environment
Good Luck, Bad Luck
How much luck do you need to have in your life?
When will your vision come alive?
Progress is Encouraging
Intentionally Designing Your Life
Rocky shares about a conflict he got through in his youth
Seeking God on the vision and desire level
“Faith” in Greek is a verb
Can you create your own faith?
Our identity, our belief systems
Personal Brand
Should you have a personal brand?
How to Stand Out of the Crowd
A shift in business trust
Rocky takes over the world stage

[49:23 – 51:29] Closing Segment

How to connect with Rocky Buckley.
See links below.
Final words

Resources Mentioned:

Tweetable Quotes:

“I think the big thing is to get that first success on the board. Be successful in that first thing, work really hard at it. When you can get that success, it then creates other opportunities for you to create space, time exploration, and so on in your life.” – Rocky Buckley

“It's really important to like, stick with something until you get traction in it.” – Rocky Buckley

“You've got to control your environment because your environment is what allows you to set up the proper structures and systems to have the right habits.” – Rocky Buckley

“Once you can become aware and go, Oh, that's what I'm doing. Now you have the power to make shifts and changes in that.” – Rocky Buckley

-----------------------------

Follow Rocky on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and https://www.platinumpath.co/.

I want to know more about you!

LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to overcome fears and obstacles by sharing this episode or click here to listen to more episodes.

Overcoming & Navigating Growing Pains with Jimmy Feeman Jan 19, 2022

Show notes

Ohio native Jimmy Feeman graduated from Belmont in 2015 with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance. Prior to NoBaked, Jimmy worked at Jackson National in the sales and marketing department. Jimmy was also a consultant for the Tennessee Treasury Department. Jimmy’s experience combined with his knowledge of business has led the way for NoBaked to grow from a small pop-up into a thriving multi-store operation. When he is not helping Megan run the company, Jimmy enjoys craft beer, outdoor activities, watching hockey, and hiking. In early 2017, Megan Feeman began making NoBaked Cookie Dough in Nashville, TN. The first scoop shop opened in the Fall of 2017, with more to follow- across 4 different states. Since then, Megan and her husband, Jimmy, along with their team, have been shipping cookie dough all over the United States.

NoBaked is cookie dough that you can eat AND bake. It's prepackaged in a jar but tastes like you just made it in your own kitchen & are eating it straight out of the bowl. Made with ingredients that leave no bitter taste in your mouth, their safe-to-eat cookie dough is one that actually tastes good. Their delicious product combined with their relatable brand is something you won't find in your local grocery store.

Let’s tune in and learn more about his inspiring story and listen to how he and his wife faced their fears and successfully scaled their business!

[00:01 – 10:06] Getting to Know Jimmy

I welcome and introduce my guest, Jimmy Feeman
Jimmy shares how he and his wife started NoBaked Cookie Dough
“Wow! We really have something here.”
Moments you have to pivot, how to give the best to your customers
Baked versus Raw Cookie Dough

[10:07 – 46:19] Overcoming & Navigating Growing Pains

Side-Hustle turned full-time job
23 and insane? How Jimmy’s and Megan’s parents reacted after they quit their jobs
“This could be so much bigger than you think it could.”
Where Jimmy’s Lack of Fear Came From
Desperation for a certain mindset
Facing and moving past your fears
Scoop Shops, Franchises, and Online Stores
How Jimmy and Megan scaled and improved their business
Three main issues that influenced the development of NoBaked
Revenue and Greed: Lessons you have to learn the hard way
Should I take it online and manage it in-house or sell franchises?
Staying true to yourself and the original idea
Who Are My Customers?
The Two Categories of Companies
The importance of building your brand
The people involved matter
Struggles that You Prevailed Over
Jimmy takes over the world stage

[46:20 – 49:07] Closing Segment

How to connect with Jimmy Feeman.
See links below.
Final words

Tweetable Quotes:

“(The secret is) Being really, really overly positive all the time. The world, I don't think it's broken up at all, depending on the person.” – Jimmy Feeman

“Don't do the thing that ego tells you to do.” – Jimmy Feeman

“If you're out there to make money today, you're probably not going to succeed. I mean, you have to figure out how you're going to make money over the long term, or how you're going to build a brand.” – Jimmy Feeman

“You should not let fear define your actions.” – Jimmy Feeman

-----------------------------

Follow Jimmy on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, and https://nobakedcookiedough.com/.

I want to know more about you!

LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to overcome fears and obstacles by sharing this episode or click here to listen to more episodes.

How to Scale Your Business Avoiding Burnout with Angela Santi Jan 12, 2022

Show notes

Italian by birth and cosmopolitan by vocation, Angela is the one-of-a-kind Dolce Vita Lifestyle Designer for elite entrepreneurs, business owners, and experts. She is fiercely protective of her craft - the art that is the science behind the good life. As such, she has pioneered the Four Pillars of Dolce Vita life mastery model. Working privately with a select group of ultra-high performers and global leaders, her Mediterranean-infused methodology ascends today’s high flyers to unprecedented levels of success while living La Dolce Vita (the signature Italian lifestyle), through her bespoke best-life blueprint, a transformational implementation of daily business and personal routines and habits fall effortlessly into place.

Humanistic by nature, Angela’s love for people initially led her to 20+ years in HR and Organizational Development. Angela believes that even those who have achieved what others have defined for them as the highest levels of success deserve to truly, deeply, love - and live - their one life to its fullest. She believes in a world where successful and lighthearted entrepreneurs create a top-down revolution, empowering every single person that works with them to do the same, and create a new culture of the workplace, let’s tune in and learn more about her inspiring story.

[00:01 – 4:01] Getting to Know Angela Santi

I welcome and introduce my guest, Angela Santi
How she empowers successful entrepreneurs
What is “La Dolce Vita”?

[ 4:02 – 49:49] How to scale your business avoiding burnout

What does Angela think of American culture around entrepreneurship and what is lacking?
Some Americans need to be busy frequently
The corporate world treats humans like machines
The Italian lifestyle
What is your life goal?
Italy’s 4 F’s
Family, Friends, Fun and Food
The balance line
Embrace change or be a victim, your choice
Change it’s the most difficult thing to embrace
The 4 dimensions for “La Dolce Vita”
How to “calculate” the employee's performance; forget the traditional way!
Angela tells us about why she thinks we should put our focus towards as we go into adulthood and our career
Boundaries are changing and helping you about what would you want to do
Nature as an important source of energy and positive vibrations
Angela expands on her mantra: “Discipline is freedom”
Impostor syndrome: it’s just a voice in your head. Maybe, in some cases, this could help you, in others not
Angela’s advice for today’s youth about getting their career started and following their passion
A new culture of the workplace

[ 49:49 – 55:00] Closing Segment

How to connect with Angela, see links below
Final words

Tweetable Quotes:

“Your job title is your ‘identity’, but you don’t know at the time, the job title is just the title and it’s not you! So, you don’t have to identify yourself with what you are doing in a special particular sector of your life” – Angela Santi

“If I do my job in a smaller number of hours don’t give me more and more, because there is no sustainability…having people overworked and overproducing is part of today’s pollution”– Angela Santi

“Your boundaries can change, at the beginning of your career it’s normal that you work a lot because you have to learn a lot, you have the energy and that’s your priority” - Angela Santi

-----------------------------

Follow Angela on LinkedIn and her website https://angelasanti.it/

I want to know more about you!

LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to overcome fears and obstacles by sharing this episode or click here to listen to more episodes.

How To Build A Winning Team And Company Culture Jan 05, 2022

Show notes

Spence Sheldon is an entrepreneur, philanthropist, and the Owner of Sheldon Restaurant Group, a company that owns four Donatos Pizza locations. Two in Bowling Green Ky, one in Murfreesboro TN, and one in Nashville TN. At only 29 years old Spence leads his team with a servant leadership mentality. Spence not only is known as the Pizza Guy he also founded and runs a nonprofit called "Almost Home Clothing" which gives back to the community and helps the homeless start over with a fresh start.

Let’s tune in and learn more about his inspiring story.

[00:01 – 12:17] Getting to Know Spence Sheldon

I welcome and introduce my guest, Spence Sheldon
Welcome back to the show, Spence!
It’s Been a Wild 2021
Spence shares the growth of his business for the past year
The Secret Sauce on Growth
So many catastrophes and the opening of two more restaurants
Donatos Pizza: More than just pizza
“We choose hospitality, not service.”
The Hardest Thing that Spence Has Ever Done

[12:18 – 51:27] How To Build A Winning Team And Company Culture

Why it’s better to bring in people without prior knowledge and experience
Training someone from the ground up
An exception to every rule
How Spence stays motivated
We got here on purpose, no one else to blame
Be intentional with your time
Become very structured
A Yes Guy
“I just want to find my best “yes”.”
Spence talks about acquiring his freedom and balance
The Same Reason Meet and Not to Meet
Spence’s partnerships and meeting new people
Business meetings versus personal meetings
How to Build Your Brand and Company Culture
Growing a hospitable culture
Finding and caring for the right people
Consistency is the answer
Why does this company exist? Who are we?
To give the customers a great experience
To treat people like we would treat themselves
It’s All About Culture
What Motivates Your People?
Spence shares the job of leaders to their employees
Leaders that are Intuitive Enough
Why servant leadership is the only way to lead
Spence’s passion and servant leadership
From a home of givers
A unique opportunity in business
Keeping a humble posture
How Good You Are, How Bad You Are
You have to be okay with personal growth

[51:28 – 01:01:21] Closing Segment

Visit Donatos Pizza and get the excellent experience you deserve!
How to connect with Spence
See links below
Final words

Resources Mentioned:

Who Not How

Tweetable Quotes:

“I think most entrepreneurs think they're Superman until they're not.” – Spence Sheldon

“Sometimes the best thing to do is to make a decision that's going to help the other 130 employees not, not the (a single)one, you know, you got to have to look at the big picture.” – Spence Sheldon

“I think it's inevitable we have to have those failures to grow a hundred percent.” - Spence Sheldon

-----------------------------

Follow Spence on Facebook and Instagram.

I want to know more about you!

LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to overcome fears and obstacles by sharing this episode or click here to listen to more episodes.

The Power Of Silence Dec 29, 2021

Show notes

Rich Lewis is an author, speaker, and coach who focuses on centering prayer as a means of inner transformation. He teaches centering prayer in both his local and virtual communities and offers one-on-one coaching. He publishes a weekly meditation, book reviews, and interviews on his site, Silence Teaches.

He has published articles for several organizations, including Contemplative Light, Abbey of the Arts, Contemplative Outreach, EerdWord, In Search of a New Eden, the Ordinary Mystic at Patheos, and the Contemplative Writer.

Rich has been a daily practitioner of centering prayer since June 1, 2014. Centering prayer has been so life-giving and life-changing that he feels compelled to share his journey with others who wish to learn more. Rich resides with his family in Ambler, Pennsylvania. Learn more about him at www.SilenceTeaches.com.

Let’s tune in and learn more about his inspiring story.

[00:01 – 3:36] Getting to Know Rich Lewis

I welcome and introduce my guest, Rich Lewis
He is a speaker and a coach about how you can focus a lot on inner transformation through prayer
The meditation and the connection with God
I introduce you to today’s topic
Rich talk about his Christian background

[3:37 – 36:08] The power of silent

What was the turning point of Rich’s rebirth?
The difference o relation between meditation and prayer
The relationship with God
How is the conversation with God?
During the prayer, you don’t use a “mantra”, you just use the sacred word
Who is God for him?
Do people have the ability within themselves to find a center without God or it is not possible?
The importance of journeys
The first thing that you need to do every single morning
The labor of the practice
What Rich says to the people who don’t believe in God
Gratitude vs. asking God about “benefits”
The disconnection between religious people and grateful people
Silence and gratitude are needed

[ 36:09– 38:22] Closing Segment

How to connect with Rich
See links below
Final words

Tweetable Quotes:

“Prayer is considered meditation, but it’s also considered a relationship with God.” – Rich Lewis

“All my actions responding or bursting from my silence.” – Rich Lewis

-----------------------------

Follow Rich on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, and https://silenceteaches.com/

I want to know more about you!

LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to overcome fears and obstacles by sharing this episode or click here to listen to more episodes.

How To Build Million Dollar Companies Dec 22, 2021

Show notes

Stacy is a husband, father, and multimillionaire who has created wealth through hard work and investing. But it hasn't always been that way. After his father's death, a family suffering from poverty got worse, Stacy watched as his mom struggled to make ends meet. Alone by herself and with no help, she did all she could but it never seemed enough. In the fifth grade, he rotated the same two or three jogging pants for school each day. At 11, his mom explained to he and his brother that they could have a Christmas tree or Christmas present but they couldn't have both.

Today through business failure and then success Stacy has learned the principles through success that he still shares with his kids first, and others through his training and coaching.

Let’s tune in and learn more about his inspiring story.

[00:01 – 7:34] Getting to Know Stacy O'Quinn

I welcome and introduce my guest, Stacy O'Quinn
Stacy background
The military and the effect in his type of thought
Mentality

[7:35 – 52:29] How To Build Million Dollar Companies

His mom and his story
What type of people is around you in your difficult moments?
Be a leader
Who is his hero?
What is his type of personality in business
How Stacy maintain all his relationships with all his clients and employees
Take another venture
How you make money
Stacy’s family paper in his personal and work-life
His vision and purpose
Could purpose change?
Multipurpose
What Stacy wants for his life about a relationship
You have the responsibility to change for being a better person
The importance of emotions
Stacy advise catching the results

[ 52:30 – 56:42] Closing Segment

How to connect with Stacy
See links below
Final words

Tweetable Quotes:

“When something traumatic goes through your life you can have a lot of friends, family, and people say to you if you need anything. (...) But nobody has to truly go through it and deal with it except you.” – Stacy O'Quinn

“Money is a measure that some people use for success, but money is not about ‘the money’.” – Stacy O'Quinn

-----------------------------

Follow Stacy on Twitter, Instagram and https://stacyoquinn.com/

I want to know more about you!

LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to overcome fears and obstacles by sharing this episode or click here to listen to more episodes.

Our TOPPODCAST Picks

Follow Us

Stay Connected

Related Podcasts

Links

Stay Connected