S1 Ep474: How to grow your business quickly
Often to grow your business, you need to grow people. Listen to Carol's story and how she let go and empowered other people and grew her business quickly.
5m Apr 10, 2019
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S1 Ep473: How to work with your spouse and live to tell about it
How many times have you heard husbands and wives not getting along. Marriage is tough, but what about working together? Listen to Pam and Mike Brown's story of the creation of their book, Sophie Finds Her Family.
5m Apr 09, 2019
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S1 Ep472: You need this before you quit your day job
When you have a big enough why, you'll be able to overcome obstacles. 80% of the population dreams of leaving their day job. But just like escaping from Alcatraz, to move from your day job to dream job, don't just jump into the ocean. First, create a plan. You can go from prison to plan to pay off.
3m Apr 08, 2019
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S1 Ep471: Why too little of nature hurts you
I recorded this video in Yosemite National park, where I was alone with my thoughts. We often run from solitude because we're scared of what we might find. But don't let distractions prevent you from getting better, stronger and faster because they give you an imaginary feeling that you're accomplishing something. To find out more, go to yoursecretname.com
4m Apr 07, 2019
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S1 Ep470: The best marketing is free
It always comes down to customer service. It's the little things like remembering people's names, sending a small treat or a handwritten note. What can you do that can put you above everyone else — to create a memorable experience, to stand out. Often it's completely free.
3m Apr 06, 2019
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S1 Ep469: Creativity happens in isolation
Creativity often happens in isolation. That's why so many people prefer to be consumers rather than creators. To be creative, we often need to go to the desert, away from distraction — we need to force isolation, get out of the routine and choose solace and silence.
4m Apr 05, 2019
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S1 Ep468: Are other people limiting you?
Success is what you do when no one's watching — when nobody knows if you show up or put in the work. But you know. our battle is with ourselves. Who are you doing it for? If you're doing it for the applause of others, you'll quit. Everyone wants to stand on the stage in the light, but few people want to work alone in the dark.
5m Apr 04, 2019
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S1 Ep467: Where I often find my inspiration
I am often asked where I get my inspiration. Movies? Soundtracks? For me, it's getting outside, running and cycling. Step away from devices and get out in nature. It will break you out of your routine and good things will result. We are built for adventure and creativity.
4m Apr 03, 2019
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S1 Ep466: How to make meetings fun again
Have you ever heard of the book Death by Meetings? Well Ana-Marie Jones and Porcia Chen Silverberg have a better idea. Meetings can also be amazing. Meetings are an opportunity to bring people together to create something new and special. They share 24 tips to help you make meetings the secret sauce of your success in their new book: Gatherings for Greatness. Silicon Valley is loving it alre...
3m Apr 02, 2019
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S1 Ep465: What you should do at the end of every day
I debrief everything – webinars, conferences, everything. Why? Because there are so many things you can learn when you debrief. I actually debrief every day by journaling. Look at what didn’t work, what is working, what changes you need to make. It’s like a sports team that watches their films. We are having our best year ever, and I think it’s because we are taking time to debrief. If you ...
4m Apr 02, 2019
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S1 Ep464: A Simple Way To Show People You Care
Have you ever met someone who says they are bad at remembering names? Maybe you’re one of them. But names matter, and there are ways to remember people’s names. It makes us believe that the other person cares. We recently had a new author orientation, and I took time to meet each one of the authors. How can you make those personal touches in your business or ministry to show people that you ...
4m Mar 31, 2019
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S1 Ep463: The One Thing You Need To Succeed As an Entrepreneur
A lot of clients ask about the latest app, device or software we need to make our entrepreneurial journey easier, better or faster. But there’s not one. The entrepreneurial journey is 100% mental. It’s all about mindset. When you’re right in your mind, you’re unstoppable. But if you start doubting yourself, not eating right and exercising and sleeping right, you can kill your dream. If you ...
4m Mar 30, 2019
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S1 Ep462: Every day is game day
The other day I was talking to my dentist, who is a runner. Her race day is similar to my book launch day. We talked about how every day is game day/race day/launch day. So we shouldn’t do anything differently today than we do on race day or launch day. Practice how you play and play how you practice.
4m Mar 29, 2019
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S1 Ep461: How To Free Up Mental Space
I recently used a new printer who came through in a pinch and printed some materials for us. He expressed interest in my books, and I promised him copies of my books. And now it’s been six or seven months, but I still dropped off those books. When you make a micro-commitment, follow through. It will free up brain space, if only in your subconscious.
4m Mar 28, 2019
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S1 Ep460: You’re underperforming...I am too
I’m reading a book about how people are only doing 40% of what their capable of. Our brains actually tell us we need to stop at the 40% mark to help alleviate pain. If you feel like giving up, don’t. Push through. Go one more lap. Go one more mile.
3m Mar 27, 2019
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S1 Ep459: How to get more followers
If you’re a coach, author, entrepreneur or speaker, you pretty much need a platform. So how do you get it? Treat your client(s)/followers like rock stars. Don’t focus on the number. Focus on the followers you have.
5m Mar 26, 2019
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S1 Ep458: Why you get more things done right before vacation
Have you ever gotten a ton of stuff done right before you go on vacation? Why is that? It’s because you have a deadline. But imagine what would happen if you created deadlines in your own mind all the time. I am actually in a coaching group in which we pick our death date and start to look at that time in increments. That makes us want to put down the smart phone and show up filled up. That de...
5m Mar 25, 2019
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S1 Ep457: You are not a quitter
The reason why you keep watching these videos and saying yes to your dream is why you’re not a quitter. Today I showed up to work out with my buddies and they weren’t home. But I didn’t just use that as a reason not to work out. I went and worked out anyway. A lot of times we see someone who is at the top of their game, and we say we want that. But we often don’t see all the work it took to g...
5m Mar 24, 2019
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S1 Ep456: Why we feel guilty for resting?
What do you feel when you take a day off for rest? If your answer is guilty, you are not alone. Many of us tie our worth and identity to our productivity. That is dangerous. Are we human beings or human doings? Activity is not worth. Rest is good. Tell me what you think. Want more? get my free book at yoursecretname.com.
4m Mar 23, 2019
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S1 Ep455: Break free from your cage
You're never going to outperform the labels you believe about yourself. These labels are like bars that imprison us. How do you bust out? Tell yourself a new story. Replace the label. Find out more at yoursecretname.com
4m Mar 22, 2019
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S1 Ep454: Your routine is killing you
Sometimes we need to break our routine. Your brain is trained to create habits, but this can cause you to forget or not pay attention — to lose mindfulness. So shake things up. Eat different foods, do a different exercise routine, It's called pattern interruption. Find out more at elixirprojectbook.com.
4m Mar 21, 2019
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S1 Ep453: The phone call that made me apologize
Have you ever blown it? What should you do when you fail? Don't fake it or push it under the rug. Own it quickly and lay your cards out and walk away — detach yourself from the outcome. Don't apologize for who you are but for the situation.
5m Mar 20, 2019
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The benefits of marrying your opposite
I'm a planner, but recently my wife and I rerouted a vacation we had planned. We all have plans in our lives, but there comes a time when we need to throw out the plan and just reinvent. Be spontaneous. It is great to have a goal, a plan and an OPUS. But it's also fun to live off script. Trust your gut. Find out more at deeperpathbook.com - get my book free, just pay shipping.
5m Mar 19, 2019
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S1 Ep452: The benefits of marrying your opposite
I'm a planner, but recently my wife and I rerouted a vacation we had planned. We all have plans in our lives, but there comes a time when we need to throw out the plan and just reinvent. Be spontaneous. It is great to have a goal, a plan and an OPUS. But it's also fun to live off script. Trust your gut. Find out more at deeperpathbook.com - get my book free, just pay shipping.
5m Mar 19, 2019
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S1 Ep451: Stop pretending like you need to know everything
On one of my coaching calls recently, I was asked a question, and I told them I didn't know the answer, but knew someone who does. Why fill your brain with irrelevant information. You don't need to do it all. Hire someone who can do what you can't or shouldn't do. You don't have to be an expert. Niche down. Be a specialist and get people around you who are specialists in their area.
5m Mar 18, 2019
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S1 Ep450: This person's shirt stopped me at the mall
I saw a woman in the mall the other day that had a shirt that said, "I'm Grateful" in superbig writing. Gratitude is one of the most powerful emotions we have. When you see someone who is grateful, you want to go out of our way to help that person. Are you that person? Gratitude is contagious. But it can also be convicting. We all have so many reasons to be grateful — as a lifestyle.
5m Mar 17, 2019
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S1 Ep449: Why certain people never get success
Do you know people who are always complaining? What do you think about when you think about those people? They wonder why success doesn't come their way. If you're not having a ton of success in your life, you may want to ask yourself if you're that person. Let's all look in the mirror and ask ourselves how we can be more grateful and be more of a giver.
5m Mar 16, 2019
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S1 Ep448: Why is writing a book so hard?
Why is writing a book so hard? Because it is growing us into a new person and it scares us to death. It forces us to emerge into the unknown. A book is literally a bridge from your old self to your new self. But it's worth it! If you need help, check out my masterclass at karyoberbrunner.com/book. Tag someone you think is looking to build that bridge.
5m Mar 15, 2019
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S1 Ep447: Can you hate your job and love your life?
In a conversation recently about our jobs, someone asked if a truck driver liked his job, and his answer was, "it pays the bills." That made me think of this question, "can you hate your job and love your life?" I don't think you can. If you hate something you do for 40-50 hours per week, it will spill over into the rest of your life. Granted that providing for yourself and your family is respe...
6m Mar 14, 2019
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S1 Ep446: The beauty when this happens
I recently saw an Apple employee dancing before they opened for the day. Then they all got together and met as a team. It's important to meet as a team — to recalibrate and recast your vision.
4m Mar 13, 2019
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S1 Ep445: Almost a BIG webinar fail
It was 90 minutes before a live webinar, and my wife's car battery was dead. I tried everything to get the battery disconnected, but it wouldn't budge. I tried all the conventional tools and methods. So, I grabbed a hammer and tapped it lightly a few times and it broke free so I could get the battery fixed and make it in time for my webinar. Lesson learned: sometimes we apply so much effort to ...
5m Mar 12, 2019
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444: Do you know about this high performance secret?
Do you have a decision budget? I've talked a lot about decision fatigue, but I had never heard of a decision budget. We have a financial budget, a calorie budget, etc., so why not have a decision budget? Each of us has the potential to make a certain amount of quality decisions every day. If we waste those on stupid things like what we wear or what we eat, we get fatigued. My OPUS helps me with...
5m Mar 11, 2019
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S1 Ep443: Even better than winning lottery numbers
Do you find yourself dreaming of winning the lottery? Instead, bet on yourself. So many times we think something external is going to benefit our lives. But that doesn't work. In fact, betting on yourself and growing yourself internally where success is possible.
5m Mar 10, 2019
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S1 Ep442: Before you ever do a live event
One of my clients has a big opportunity to partner on a project. The other party seems very excited. But if it's a new relationship, you don't know if people are going to follow through. It's a good idea to give them the ability to make a micro-commitment first before you invest too much time. Send them a simple application and request a follow-up Zoom chat with their department heads to discus...
5m Mar 09, 2019
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S1 Ep441: How to get promotional partners
When it comes time to launch your book, course, product, etc. be sure you give to other people before you ask them to help you promote. It's called stored credibility. And if you make sure you have it well in advance, people will be excited to promote for you.
4m Mar 08, 2019
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S1 Ep440: Speaking tip: bring your own equipment
When you're speaking at a small to mid-size venue, bring your own equipment. When your trust other people's equipment, like screens, projectors and portable sound systems, your presentation can end up ruined when the equipment fails. It will end up costing you more in the long run if the technology doesn't work and you bomb a talk.
3m Mar 07, 2019
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S1 Ep439: The most effective sales strategy
The most effective strategy for selling is to be authentic — be real. When I was having trouble with LinkedIn engagement, I did a video and asked for tips and help. I was authentic. People can see through all the hype. For more tips on developing a digital media strategy, get my free masterclass at dayjobtodreamjob.com
5m Mar 06, 2019
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S1 Ep438: How to succeed on LinkedIn
I was on LinkedIn for 10 years, but I was ready to throw in the towel. The first step in saving my LinkedIn account was to admit the truth that I needed help with it. My friend Chris Borja coached me through it, enhancing the cover photo, headlines, recommendations, etc. People were there but we had to give them an environment for them to engage. Listen to find out how.
5m Mar 05, 2019
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S1 Ep437: How to become an outlier in less than 5 minutes
So few people use this small, simple gesture of sending a thank you note. If you want to set yourself apart as an outlier, send a thank you note. A shout-out to the Ohio Realtor Leadership Academy for sharing their gratitude.
4m Mar 04, 2019
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S1 Ep436: Can you become too smart regarding productivity?
Have you ever met someone that has so many apps and gadgets to save time. But sometimes they're actually killing time. We have to be careful of time savers to be sure they're not time wasters. What do you use to be more productive? Evaluate the tools you're using today. If they're not actually saving you time, get rid of them.
5m Mar 03, 2019
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S1 Ep435: The truth about making decisions based on emotions
I love it when people talk about courage. Courage is the ability to make a decision and act when the emotion wears off. Most of us are motivated by emotions. Courageous people keep showing up filled up long after the emotion wears off and continue to act. Tag someone who is courageous.
4m Mar 02, 2019
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S1 Ep434: Who are you giving your T.E.A.R.S. to?
Everything takes one of these 5 things: Time Energy Attention Relationships Space (TEARS) Make sure you're putting those things in worthwhile things, projects and people.
4m Mar 01, 2019
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S1 Ep433: Business partners don't keep score
How do you know if you should collaborate with someone? First, you need to be sure you understand the difference between cooperation and collaboration. Cooperation is very transactional and takes a lot of sideways energy. Collaboration is giving more. If you get the sense they want to keep score, they may not be a good partner.
4m Feb 28, 2019
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S1 Ep432: Make people your focus, not places
It's not the places we go to, it's the people we're with. The right place with the right people make the best combo.
3m Feb 27, 2019
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S1 Ep431: Be grateful for your embarrassing moments
Do you have products from the past that you are embarrassed about? Don't be. They are the stone in the process of what you're building. You need to enjoy the process. It often takes multiple iterations before you develop the thing that puts you on the map for impact, influence and income.
4m Feb 26, 2019
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S1 Ep430: What you should do differently on launch day
Sooner or later you're going to launch something — a course, a book, a program, etc. So what do you do differently on launch day? Take a look inside my most recent launch day. I do absolutely nothing differently. Why? Because true champions play like they practice. There is no distinction between game day and any other day.
5m Feb 25, 2019
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S1 Ep429: When ignorant people attack
Have you ever been on the receiving end of an online bashing? What do you do? You take note of how you speak to other people when you are speaking and you keep doing and creating good.
3m Feb 24, 2019
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S1 Ep428: What happens when you lose the wonder?
My son's state of wonder when I gave him my old Apple watch reminds me how important it is that we stay in a state of wonder. Wonder creates gratitude. And often when we get familiar with something, we lose our wonder with it and thus our gratitude. Don't lose the wonder in your life.
4m Feb 23, 2019
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S1 Ep427: How to defuse fiery people on Facebook
Have you ever had an experience where a casual conversation turns fiery? When that happens, we can get defensive and retaliate or we can become unattached to the outcome and remain centered. Give them space to vent.
5m Feb 22, 2019
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S1 Ep426: Your advantage over all other businesses
A lesson learned from my recent TV buying experience. When it turned out the TV was defective, I was told it would take them two weeks to pick it up and deliver a new one or I could bring it back myself. The lesson for entrepreneurs: most people can deliver the same products and generally the same content. But it is in your customer service that we differentiate ourselves. Are you creating "wow...
5m Feb 21, 2019
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