1928: Engagement and Retention with Samantha Patil
LifeBlood: We talked about the engagement and retention of customers, how to create a great user experience that keeps keeping coming back and sharing, how to think about growth, the challenges and opportunities of new technology, and being a successful entrepreneur, with Samantha Patil, Founder and CEO of Well Traveled.      Listen to learn how to grow in a way that makes sense to you! You can...
21m Jun 27, 2023
21m
1927: Business Succession Planning with Lou Colella
LifeBlood: We talked about business succession planning, why so many businesses fail to sell their enterprises, the role of emotion and “why” in the process, and when and how to get started, with Lou Colella, CPA, PFS, CFP, CEPA and Managing Partner of JFS Wealth Advisors.      Listen to learn why a successful business transition comes down to execution! You can learn more about Lou at JFSWA.co...
22m Jun 26, 2023
22m
1926: Body Positivity and Weight Loss Drugs
How are weight loss drugs impacting the body positivity movement? Are these drugs a good alternative to being overweight?  George talks about the collision of these two controversial topics.  Here’s the WSJ article: https://www.wsj.com/articles/ozempic-wegovy-weight-loss-body-positivity-marketing-6e918f8c   Ready to get your finances together? Check out our DIY Financial Plan Course: https://ge...
18m Jun 25, 2023
18m
1925: The Case for Sharing Your Core Values
We share lot of things about ourselves like pronouns and where we're from. Companies publish values on their websites and talk about them in their marketing; why don’t we?  George talks about the benefits of having core values and how to think about yours.  Get your copy of George’s newest book, How to Get Good at Money: The Keys to Financial Peace of Mind and Prosperity https://amzn.to/3NI5f6W...
13m Jun 24, 2023
13m
1924: Planning for Caregiving with Carroll Golden
LifeBlood: We talked about the necessity of planning for the caregiving of aging loved ones, how caregiving has a financial as well as emotional and physical cost, who should be involved in this conversation, and how to have it, with Carroll Golden, Executive Director of the Specialty Centers for NAIFA, and author.      Listen to learn a three-step process for having this important conversation...
21m Jun 23, 2023
21m
1923: The Power of Self Management with Angela Johnson
LifeBlood: We talked about the power of self management, the philosophy and practice behind agile and scrum, the benefits of mutual commitment to principles and values, and how to get more done by empowering others, with Angela Johnson, Certified Scrum Trainer, Agile Guide, author, and Founder of Collaborative Leadership Team.      Listen to learn how to help others become better self managers!...
22m Jun 22, 2023
22m
1922: Public Relations Strategies with Helen Croydon
LifeBlood: We talked about effective public relations strategies, the value of creativity, why it’s hard for creators to gain traction, how PR has changed and evolved, and the importance of crafting a compelling narrative, with Helen Croydon, PR thought leader, journalist and author.      Listen to learn the challenges of getting your message out in a crowded space! You can learn more about Hel...
20m Jun 21, 2023
20m
1921: Sustainable Growth with Dr. Travis Parry
LifeBlood: We talked about sustainable growth, how to find balance and scale your business, the importance of reciprocal relationships, and the three-step process for finding the success you’re looking for, with Dr. Travis Parry, speaker, podcaster, best-selling author, and Founder of the Make Time Institute.       Listen to learn how to consistently grow without selling your soul! You can lear...
24m Jun 20, 2023
24m
1920: Practical Philosophy with Dr. Gregory Sadler
LifeBlood: We talked about practical philosophy, how teleology can help us get what we want in life, the problem of human complacency, why being mindful of death is a valuable thing, and how to make philosophy a part of your life, with Dr. Gregory Sadler, Professor of Philosophy.      Listen to learn how to establish rituals of success in your life! You can learn more about Greg at ReasonIO.com...
32m Jun 19, 2023
32m
1919: Interpersonal Communication Struggles
Gen Z is struggling with interpersonal communication in the workplace.  Why is this happening, and what can be done?   George talks about how this and shares some simple frameworks for having fun and impactful conversations.    Here’s the WSJ article: https://www.wsj.com/articles/new-grads-have-no-idea-how-to-behave-in-the-office-help-is-on-the-way-677f6ba1   Here’s the quote from Socrates: “Th...
21m Jun 18, 2023
21m
1918: Return to Work Mandates
Farmers Insurance recently announced a return to work mandate. People aren’t happy.    Should we be able to work remotely? Do companies have the right to change course on their policies? Most importantly, where do you want to work from?      George talks about how to design the life you want,.    Here’s the WSJ article: https://www.wsj.com/articles/a-new-ceo-says-employees-cant-work-remotely-af...
19m Jun 17, 2023
19m
1917: Business Exit Planning with Violetta Terpeluk
LifeBlood: We talked about business exit planning, why so many business owners fail to plan and how that negatively impacts the value they receive, the biggest regrets owners have one year after sale, the important variables to consider, and how to get started, with Violetta Terpeluk, CFP, MBA, CPWA, CEPA, and Financial Advisor.      Listen to learn the biggest pitfalls for business owners to a...
19m Jun 16, 2023
19m
1916: Managing Expectations with Vinayak Mahtani
LifeBlood: We talked about managing expectations in service of providing a world-class vacation rental experience, what it takes to scale to hundreds of units, how to differentiate yourself, and how to plan for the future, with Vinayak Mahtani, CEO of bnbme, a luxury vacation rental management company located in Dubai.      Listen to learn how to effectively do business across different culture...
19m Jun 15, 2023
19m
1915: Presidential Tax Returns with Charles Renwick
LifeBlood: We talked about presidential tax returns and what we can learn from them, the history of our tax code and how it works, who can engage in strategic tax planning, and how to get started, with Charles Renwick, CFA, CPA, business advisor and author.      Listen to learn why strategic tax planning is ethical! You can learn more about Charles at Potus.Tax, CMRTax.com and LinkedIn. Get you...
21m Jun 14, 2023
21m
1914: Highest and Best Use with Whitney Elkins-Hutten
LifeBlood: We talked about how to know the highest and best use of your most important resources, closing the gap between what we know and what we do, knowing what you do and don’t want, and how to get started with passive investing, with Whitney Elkins-Hutten, Director of Investor Education with PassiveInvesting.com.      Listen to learn the important questions to ask to know if passive invest...
18m Jun 13, 2023
18m
1913: The Future of Higher Education with Joe Sallustio
LifeBlood: We talked about the future of higher education, how universities are reacting to a changing landscape, how students views and desires have changed, and how AI fits in, with Joe Sallustio, higher education expert, speaker, podcaster, and author.      Listen to learn the key variables adult learners look for in a higher ed offering! You can learn more about Joe at JoeSallustio.com, Twi...
21m Jun 12, 2023
21m
1912: Book Club featuring George G
On this edition of the Book Club, George Grombacher talks about his newest book, How to Get Good at Money: The Keys to Financial Peace of Mind and Prosperity. George is the host of the LifeBlood podcast, President of Money Alignment Academy, and a Top 100 Financial Advisor.   Get your copy of George’s newest book, How to Get Good at Money: The Keys to Financial Peace of Mind and Prosperity http...
18m Jun 11, 2023
18m
1911: Libertarian Paternalism
Choice architecture and libertarian paternalism are fascinating ideas that influence our decision making processes.   Too much choice isn’t necessarily good, and no choice is for sure bad; it’s important to find that middle ground. To position ourselves for success, it’s essential we get clear on our preferences and put them to work in our lives.     George talks about how to ensure you remain ...
21m Jun 10, 2023
21m
1910: Be a Leader with Libby Gill
LifeBlood: We talked about how anyone can be a leader, the foundation that must be present for people to feel comfortable being themselves, why being a leader begins with choice, and how to get started, with Libby Gill, former corporate executive turned best-selling author, speaker, and leadership expert.     Listen to learn why anyone at any age can become a great leader! You can learn more ab...
20m Jun 09, 2023
20m
1909: Empower to Change with Kubair Shirazee
LifeBlood: We talked about how to empower others to change, using proven business tactics to solve social problems, the opportunity that each of has to do good, the starting point to solving big problems, and how to get started, with Kubair Shirazee, enterprise agile coach, entrepreneur, and change advocate.      Listen to learn why you’re capable of solving the big problems you’re concerned wi...
28m Jun 08, 2023
28m
1908: Strategic Workforce Planning with Tresha Moreland
LifeBlood: We talked about strategic workforce planning, moving past organizational chaos into order, how to focus on what’s important versus what we perceive, creating a lifestyle recruiting strategy, and how to get started, with Tresha Moreland, Principal Consultant with HR C-Suite.      Listen to learn how to know the needs of your people! You can learn more about Tresha at HRCSuite.com, Fac...
20m Jun 07, 2023
20m
1907: Overcoming Limiting Beliefs with Rich Maloney
LifeBlood: We talked about overcoming limiting beliefs, why too few of us reach our ultimate potential, the reasons why we struggle, how to reprogram our brains, and how to get what we want, with Rich Maloney, former professional athlete, author, Founder and CEO of Quality Mind Global.      Listen to learn how technology can help you start living the life you truly want! You can learn more abou...
20m Jun 06, 2023
20m
1906: You are Worthy with Dawn Dahlby
LifeBlood: We talked about the fact that you are worthy of financial peace of mind and success, how to overcome fear and a scarcity mindset, why it’s ok to want more, how to decide what success is for you, and how to get started, with Dawn Dahlby, Financial Advisor and Author.      Listen to learn why budgets are dumb! You can learn more about Dawn at DawnDahlby.com, Facebook, Twitter, Instagra...
24m Jun 05, 2023
24m
1905: Small Changes, Big Results
Can small changes really lead to big results? Sometimes, it feels like that’s the only way to get things done. In your life, what are the simplest changes you can make that would yield the biggest results?    George talks about how to actually make that happen in your life.    Ready to get your finances together? Check out our DIY Financial Plan Course: https://george-grombacher.aweb.page/DIY  ...
14m Jun 04, 2023
14m
1904: How Do You Want to Feel About Money? Embracing Personal Agency
You have personal agency which means you have the ability to choose how you think, feel, and respond to the circumstances of your life. When it comes to money, you get to decide how you think and feel about it.    George talks about how to actually make that happen in your life.    Ready to get your finances together? Check out our DIY Financial Plan Course: https://george-grombacher.aweb.page/...
17m Jun 03, 2023
17m
1903: Living Life on Purpose with Laura Noel
LifeBlood: We talked about living life on purpose, what that means and how to do it, why you should follow your intuition, and how things can happen fast and evolve over time, with Laura Noel, leadership mindset expert, transformational speaker, coach and best-selling author.       Listen to learn how to broaden your focus to get what you want! You can learn more about Laura at StretchIntoSucce...
23m Jun 02, 2023
23m
1902: Own Your Own Private Plane with Nik Tarascio
LifeBlood: We talked about private plane ownership, the private aviation landscape in the US, the different costs of owning an aircraft, the different types of planes, and what ownership actually looks like, with Nik Tarascio, CEO of Ventura Air Services, author and podcast host.     Listen to learn why private plane ownership is a lot closer than you think! You can learn more about Nik at Vent...
21m Jun 01, 2023
21m
1901: Your Relationship with Food with Stephanie White
LifeBlood: We talked about your relationship with food, how the way we interact with it as a culture has changed over the past 80 years, our current level of food literacy, how to improve our relationship with food to get better outcomes, and how to get started, with Dr. and Chef Stephanie Michalak White.     Listen to learn why we become tribal about our diets! You can learn more about Stephan...
22m May 31, 2023
22m
1900: Experiential Intelligence with Soren Kaplan
LifeBlood: We talked about experiential intelligence, the value and importance of knowing and understanding your lived experiences, how to know what you’re good at, and how this practice can deepen your personal and professional relationships, with Soren Kaplan, entrepreneur, former corporate executive, and award-winning author.     Listen to learn how to tap into the third leg of the intellige...
22m May 30, 2023
22m
1899: What We Owe to Each Other
I owe. You owe. There’s so much that we owe to each other.    Memorial Day is a wonderful time to revisit your perspective. To consider your place in the world and to honor those who have made your life and way of life possible.    George talks about how live a purpose driven life and how to honor those who gave everything so you can.    Get your copy of George’s newest book, How to Get Good at...
9m May 29, 2023
9m
1898: Thoughts On the Debt Ceiling and Running Out of Money
Should we raise the debt ceiling? Does Modern Monetary Theory make sense? Are we in trouble?    As our elected officials hash this out, I think it’s important for us to do the same. No, you don’t need to be an economist to understand this stuff. All you need is common sense and critical thinking.    George talks about what all this means and how to make up your own mind about the way forward.  ...
21m May 28, 2023
21m
1897: Personal and Ordered Freedom
Personal freedom can be found through ordered freedom.    What games are you playing? How well do you know the rules? Are you happy playing it?    Ordered freedom is when we engage in a voluntary game that affords us a large landscape of choice, dependent on rules and principles. It’s the sweet spot between chaos and compulsion- and the key to personal freedom.    George talks about how to ensu...
24m May 27, 2023
24m
1896: Your Better Tomorrow with Tracy Litt
LifeBlood: We talked about how to have a better tomorrow, breaking free of the feelings and situations keeping us stuck, why we all deserve to have the lives we want, and how to start living them, with Tracy Litt, Success Mentor for woman leaders, CEO of the Litt Factor, and author.      Listen to learn why we’ve been conditioned to accept what we have! You can learn more about Tracy at TheLitt...
22m May 26, 2023
22m
1895: Health for Life with Melisa Karabeyoglu
LifeBlood: We talked about how to get health for life, the challenges we face with modern living and our diets, how to noninvasively test yourself to know if you’re eating the right foods for your body, and what to do when you discover you need to make changes, with Melisa Karabeyoglu, Registered Dietician, Nutritionist, and Wellness Expert with Vivoo.     Listen to learn how to put together a ...
22m May 25, 2023
22m
1894: How to Become a Stock Trader with TG Watkins
LifeBlood: We talked about how to become a stock trader, the learning curve to get started, why traders fail, the importance of understanding yourself and following a system, and the number one rule to follow, with TG Watkins, Head of Stock Trading with SimplerTrading.     Listen to learn how to get started successfully trading stocks! You can learn more about TG at SimplerTrading.com, Facebook...
18m May 24, 2023
18m
1893: Leading with Empathy with Heather McGowan
LifeBlood: We talked about leading with empathy, why so many people are burned out and disengaged at work, what orgs and managers can do to change the current trends, and what the future may hold, with Heather McGowan, keynote speaker, author, consultant and future of work expert.     Listen to learn how to advocate for yourself to maximize your professional satisfaction and enjoyment! You can ...
18m May 23, 2023
18m
1892: Business Exit Planning with Chris Snider
LifeBlood: We talked about business exit planning, why so few business owners fail to get value out of their businesses, the process for creating a successful transition, and the main areas to focus on, with Chris Snider, Founder and CEO of the Exit Planning Institute, speaker and author.     Listen to learn how to increase your business’ value exponentially! You can learn more about Chris at E...
21m May 22, 2023
21m
1891: Who Are You? How to Step Into Who You Want to Be
LifeBlood: George shares his thoughts on why now is the time to lean into whatever you’ve been putting off.  You can access our Goals Course at no-cost You can access our Values Course at no-cost Thanks, as always for listening!  If you got some value and enjoyed the show, please leave us a review wherever you listen and subscribe as well.  Get your copy of George’s book, Be Your Own CFO: A Bus...
11m May 21, 2023
11m
1890: How to Get More of What You Want
How’s your work-life balance? Are you a workaholic? Are you addicted to work? Are you happy with your life? Do you have any idea?    Some of life’s biggest questions are the simplest. But that doesn’t mean they’re easy.    George talks about how to start living an examined life and how to get what you want.    Here’s the WSJ article George mentions   https://www.wsj.com/articles/small-business-...
19m May 20, 2023
19m
1889: Finding Your People with Justin Breen
LifeBlood: We talked about finding your people, connecting authentically and effectively with your desired audience, how to create value for top-performing people, and the goal of public relations, with Justin Breen, best-selling author, speaker, and PR expert.     Listen to learn how traditional PR firms are getting it wrong! You can learn more about Justin at BREpicLLC.com, Facebook, Twitter ...
20m May 19, 2023
20m
1888: Business Problem Solving with Daniel Hammond
LifeBlood: We talked about business problem solving, how to identify and remove bottlenecks in a company, how to uncover blind spots and move past them, and how to empower others, with Daniel Hammond, entrepreneur, speaker, writer, and Managing Partner of Customer Driven Leadership.     Listen to learn how to develop trust with anyone you’re talking to! You can learn more about Daniel at Custom...
21m May 18, 2023
21m
1887: Feel Better Through Fasting with Laurie Lewis
LifeBlood: We talked about feeling better through fasting, how the vast majority of people don’t feel good and how diet impacts it, how fasting windows work, the benefits of the practice, and what to do when you fall off your program, with Laurie Lewis, intermittent fasting coach, and Certified Health Coach.     Listen to learn how to get started with intermittent fasting! You can learn more ab...
23m May 17, 2023
23m
1886: Intentional Living with Jon Yarian
LifeBlood: We talked about intentional living, what it means to live life on your terms and how to do it, why so many of us justify where we’re at instead of doing something to change it, and how to know if you’re ready to get started, with Jon Yarian, two-time founder and author.     Listen to learn how to get started living an intentional life! You can learn more about Jon at SparkBook.com, T...
21m May 16, 2023
21m
1885: Do Hard Things with Darleen Santore
LifeBlood: We talked about doing hard things, how everything worth doing is difficult, the proper mindset for success, how to keep our purpose top of mind, the recipe for sustainable success, and how to get started on the path towards the life we truly want, with Darleen “Coach Dar” Santore.     Listen to learn why success and happiness is available to everyone! You can learn more about Darleen...
20m May 15, 2023
20m
1884: If this is You, You’re in Trouble
We’re to the point where we’ve got more credit card debt than excess savings. Is that true for your household? George talks about how to get on the right side of that trend and how to find financial security and get on the path to financial prosperity! Get your copy of George’s book, Be Your Own CFO: A Businesslike Approach to Your Personal Finances here: https://amzn.to/3l4eOkv   Find the free...
20m May 14, 2023
20m
1883: Weight Loss Drugs
Are weight loss drugs the miracle cure you’ve been waiting for? Are there important side effects to be aware of? What else should you know? George breaks down what you need to know to make an informed decision.    Here’s the WSJ article George mentions   https://www.wsj.com/articles/ozempic-wegovy-mounjaro-obesity-lilly-novo-nordisk-blockbuster-9b285303   Here’s the Healthline article George me...
21m May 13, 2023
21m
1882: How to Feel Better with Dr. Forrest Sauer
LifeBlood: We talked about how to feel better, what functional medicine is and how it works, how to figure out your ideal diet and lifestyle, the importance of being willing to change, and how to be accountable, with Dr. Forrest Sauer, Founder of Twin Oaks Health, an alternative medicine practice.     Listen to learn why we need to be reminded for than educated! You can learn more about Forrest...
17m May 12, 2023
17m
1881: How to Get What You Want with Christina Wallace
LifeBlood: We talked about how to get what you want, how to not be defined by the work we do, the importance and value of striving towards more balance in life, the right questions to ask yourself to get closer to the life you want, and how to make it all work, with Christina Wallace, entrepreneur, writer, speaker, and Harvard Senior Lectureer.     Listen to learn why it’s never too late to sta...
24m May 11, 2023
24m
1880: Getting Work Done with Eoin Byrne
LifeBlood: We talked about the difference between going to work and getting work done, the shift from the Great Resignation to return to work, how to ensure good communication during uncertain times, and how to think wisely about important decisions, with Eoin Byrne, Chief People Officer of Poppulo.     Listen to learn why a four-day week once a month could be the right return-to-work strategy ...
22m May 09, 2023
22m
1879: Conscious Parenting with Nina Cruz
LifeBlood: We talked about conscious parenting, what it means, how it works and who benefits, how our children can become our best teachers, what to do when we’re triggered, and what it means to be a good parent, with Nina Cruz, Certified Conscious Parenting Coach.     Listen to learn why parenting is a work in progress, not a finished product! You can learn more about Nina at NinaCruzConscious...
24m May 09, 2023
24m