Blue Shirt Leadership Podcast

Dr. Ty Belknap - From Homeless To CEO: You Can Be Successful When You Choose To Be

Dr. Ty Belknap ("Bellnap") went from being a homeless teenager to a techy-nerd and successful business owner. Now, with a Doctorate in Leadership and Coaching, he helps other business owners break the limiting beliefs that stop them from being successful. 

He embodies the idea that your success isn't about your worth but your mindset. Ty had a moment in his life when he realized change won't happen for him until the pain of staying the same is greater than the pain of change. This realization opened his mind to realize you can be successful when you decide to be. 

This mindset shift catapulted his life and career to be able to impact 1000s of lives. In today's episode, Dr. Belknap speaks of his work with homeless youth in Tacoma (where he was homeless in the 80s), his educational journey both practically and institutionally, plus he shares insights from his book. 

To connect with Dr. Belknap, visit mycoach.life and look for his book Leadership for Introverts on Amazon. 

Terry Begue - How to Attract & Keep Customers for Life

Terry Begue started his painting business fresh out of high school with no money, no experience, and no connections and failed miserably. Refusing to give up, he began perfecting his people skills and developed processes for both business and personal growth.

Leveraging his unique lessons has allowed his company to grow year after year, even though he hasn’t advertised since 2012!

Today, Terry is an international speaker, author of “Attract & Keep Customers for Life," and creator of the course, “Unnoticed to Unforgettable.”  In today's episode, Terry shares insights from 40+ years of business on how to serve your customers. 

We talk about writing down what you want your life to look like and putting a dollar amount you need to get there, needing customer interactions to be win-win, and not being afraid to lean into the punch. You'll have to listen to understand this amazing story and how it applies to your business. 

Terry urges business owners to focus on 4 things with their customers. Likeability, Believability, Knowability, and Wowability. To connect with Terry or to enroll in his course, visit the4abilities.com

 

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MaryKay Robinson - Getting Into Flow With People, Processes, and Productivity

When was the last time you were in flow in business or in a conversation? Do you remember what that was like? 

MaryKay shares her insights on how she uses checklists, silence, and many other techniques to provide the best for those she is interacting with. On this episode, she shares insights on how to look ahead and anticipate problems for customers to serve them at the highest level. 

We talk about how to refuel yourself from all the effort it takes to give and serve at this level. Additionally, we discuss the power of speaking things into existence and what that has done for both of us. Plus so much more. 

Bio:
After a 20+ year career in sales, mortgage lending, and bank management, my guest, MaryKay Robinson become an award-winning Realtor. The combination of her past experiences and entrepreneurial mindset has led to great results for her clients. The heart of it all for MaryKay is to help people achieve the American Dream. 

If you'd like to find out more about MaryKay, please visit http://www.marykayrobinson.com She provides great content and insights on the state of the market in Whatcom county.

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Heather Salsbury - Bringing Adventure, Fun, and Balance Into Your Business

Heather Saulsbury is the owner and co-founder of PNWBUSHCRAFT, a family business she started with her husband in 2014. They focus on creating amazing handcrafted outdoor gear that you can depend on. They want you to be able to pass it onto the next generation, so each product is made with care and an eye for detail.

It’s very important to them that they introduce a sustainable product that will help create years of wonderful experiences and not end up in a landfill after a couple of uses. The family lives on 11 acres in the beautiful foothills of Mount Baker in Washington State where their shop is just a short walk from the house and the forest is their backyard.

Heather has always been an adventurous spirit with a creative streak. She’s been creating as long as she can remember and is the illustrator and author of three children’s books, a mixed media artist, and a photographer. All of her self-taught skills have allowed her to develop and grow her current business.

Her latest adventure has been starring in her own show, PNWBUSHCRAFT ADVENTURES, which is streaming on Apple TV, Amazon Fire, Roku and is available on Youtube.

Tyler Foley - Speak Your Naked Truth

In this episode, Tyler shares several stories from his years performing and the lessons he learned in the process. He teaches us the power of story and speaking the raw naked truth about your life. Tyler reminds us that we all have stories to tell and when told well, you can impact people in profound ways.

When you tune in, you'll hear several examples of how to do this as Tyler shares some great stories. A great takeaway is don't share a story without a point and a point must have a story. In the second half of the interview, I coach Tyler about a mental block he is experiencing in his business. Make sure to tune into the second half so you don't miss it.

Tyler Foley is an accomplished film and stage performer and has been acting in film and television since he was 6 years old. He has appeared in productions including Freddy Vs Jason, Door to Door, Carrie, and the musical Ragtime. Tyler is passionate about helping others confidently take the stage and impact an audience with their stories. He is currently the Managing Director of Total Buy-In and author of the #1 best-selling book The Power to Speak Naked.

You can connect with Tyler by visiting https://www.seantylerfoley.com/

Tyler Hendon - Mirage: How Social Media Impacts The Way We Think, Feel, And Behave

Tyler Hendon is a best-selling author, public speaker, consultant, and professional human resources expert. In this episode, Tyler discusses the influence of social media on our everyday lives as well as the lives of our children.

We speak about fake news, skewed viewpoints, and finding genuine truth.

To connect with Tyler, visit https://themiragebook.com/

Mahati Mukkamala - Making a Lasting Impact One Non-Profit at a Time

Mahati has always had a vision for changing the lives of the people he can impact and influence. From a young age, he has always had an entrepreneur's heart.

The dreams haven't always worked out but the hard work has paid off. Mahati shares his corporate experiences and current business venture thropic.app.

In this episode, you'll learn how his donor management software is changing the world of small non-profits and helping them to make a bigger impact. Mahati also shares a few powerful insights from life and leadership.

He says to not be so hard on yourself. Remember that time is the most valuable asset you have. Finally, he reminds us to put a high value on friendship.

To connect with Mahati visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/mahati-mukkamala-mba-a870ab11/

Simone Knego - It's Okay To Change Your Mind And Do What YOU Really Want

Simone Knego, the best-selling author of The Extraordinary UnOrdinary You, is a speaker, entrepreneur, and mother to six children. Sharing her journey of adopting three of her children, her climb of Mount Kilimanjaro, and all of the funny, scary, and inspiring stories that came along the way, Simone instills in her audience the powerful lesson that what you do matters. 

In today's episode, Simone shares her story of pursuing becoming a doctor, then a CPA, and finally landing on what she was meant to do -- Storytelling, speaking, and writing. Her passion is to help unlock the extraordinary in people through the power of story. Specifically, your own story. 

She shares three SAGE pieces of advice including don't be so hard on yourself, eat the chicken wings and dressing if you want you don't have to give in to peer pressure. Finally, she shares it's okay to change your mind. Sometimes it's in the changing of our minds that we truly land on our passions.

To connect with Simone, visit https://simoneknego.com

Brandon Parker and Cathy Hanson - Understanding The Behavioral Style of Your Kids

Do your kids ever drive you nuts? Do you find you struggle to communicate with your kids or get your point across to them in a way that they will hear?

In this episode of the SAGE Mindset Podcast, Brandon Parker (CEO of Assessments 24X7) and Cathy Hanson (Director of Instructional Design and Certification) introduce us to a powerful new assessment they've developed that will help you and your kids communicate much more effectively.

The DISC Kids tool gives kids, parents, teachers, and coaches alike simple and immediately applicable insights on the communication style of the children in your lives! This breakthrough assessment has already helped dozens of parents and hundreds of relationships build better connections and enhance communication.

Brandon and Cathy share stories of how this has helped them personally and in the lives of other kids. You'll want to tune in to this episode to learn how DISC Kids can truly help the dynamics of communication in the living room, classroom, and beyond.

To learn more visit GetKidsDISC.com

 

John Way: Get Things Done On The First Try

John Way is the founder of Pipelineapp.io where he specializes in clearing roadblocks for time-crunched leaders who feel stuck and propel them to the next level. 

He has a 20+ years track record of successfully leading digital transformation efforts in Fortune 500 companies and his work has won him both internal and industry acclaim. 

In this episode, John shares several insightful ideas and tips to help you become a better leader and communicate more effectively. John believes that clear communication is the skill that all great leaders need to master and he is helping make this possible with his business. 

Secondly, in business, there are three simple questions that will help you achieve more and stay accountable. Who? What? When? Summarized as Who is doing What by When? Finally, John believes in the importance of setting up people for success. 

To learn more about how he makes this possible with his team and business, please connect with him by visiting https://www.pipelineapp.io/

 

Sheila Farragher-Gemma - Your Intuition Matters

Sometimes life throws you interesting curveballs. Sheila came to the US from Ireland expecting to stay for a short time but now several successful businesses and a wonderful 27-year marriage later, she might be here to stay.

That's a good thing for all of us!

Sheila shares about her experiences running several businesses and the power of listening to your intuition. She also gives us some great insight on the threat of being too critical of yourself. Finally, Sheila explains the importance of seeking to understand your clients and customers through the power of questions.

As a coordinator that helps businesses build sponsor relationships, she knows the importance of applying all these principles.

To learn how she builds these relationships and how you can in your business, visit connectedsponsors.com

Interview: Louis Marchman - How Are You Satisfying The Need Of A Future Client

Louis Marchman has had an amazing journey to opening his accounting practice. From some jail time for youth indiscretions to a stint being homeless. It took a very important look in the mirror for Louis to recognize there was so much more for him to give to the world. 

As a result, he serves his clients to help them relieve the anxiousness and fear that can sometimes come with the financial side of running a business. He has been serving his clients for almost 7 years now and won't be slowing down any time soon! 

Louis shared some powerful tips on how to lead well. 

He shares find your faith. Find something bigger than you to believe in. Be physical. Discipline your body so you can discipline your mind. Allow creativity to flourish in your life and business. Finally, don't stop moving forward. Even the little steps count. 

If you'd like to connect with Louis and learn more of his story and see how his business can help relieve you of some of that unneeded stress, connect with him by visiting www.marchmanaccounting.com

Interview: Justin Muscolino - Making Corporate Training Actually Fun

Justin Muscolino is a highly experienced and energetic corporate trainer who knows there is more to offer in the corporate training world. Because of this, he opened Tweezzle where he gives his clients real training and real experiences. It’s training and experiences that will stick! 

He and his team believe in the importance of passion, fun, and have a true desire to help other people. They want you to know that they care and want to impact your team for the long term. 

Justin believes in the importance of stories. The value of credibility in getting people to learn. He also shares that learning comes from multiple angles and the stories, fun, passion, and energy his team brings are what will create a lasting result. 

www.tweezzle.com

Interview: Mike Cook - Guiding Principles To Successful Leadership

Today's episode is with a special guest. Mike Cook is a business mentor of mine and has been a great encouragement and support to me and Gillette Solutions for a couple of years now.

I was selfishly holding on to his wisdom until now. On this episode, you'll get to learn about Mike's powerful insights on leadership, communication, and his guiding principles for business. These principles have helped him and 100s of business owners C-Level leaders successfully navigate challenges and opportunities.

 

SAGE Series Part 4 - SAGE Leaders Spend Time Eating With The People They Lead

After studying the lives of great leaders and experiencing great leaders, there's one interesting approach that is common to their leadership. These leaders choose to lead in the context of eating with others. 

On this episode, I talk about how you can leverage this leadership strategy in three ways.

1. Invite your employees to meals and serve them through this experience by listening and supporting.
2. Invite friends, coworkers, and peers to meals and share what you want to accomplish in your life and business to build powerful accountability.
3. Invite someone that you would like to mentor you to a meal and ask great questions, listen intently, and enjoy your meal with them. 

There is remarkable power in fellowship and sharing a meal together. SAGE Leaders are intentional about this and choose to create contexts to enjoy food with those they influence and those that influence them. 

Your challenge is to list out 3-5 people that you can invite to a meal over the course of the next 30-days. Pick at least one person from each of the 3 categories mentioned above.

If you want to learn how passionate, motivated, and influential leaders are getting massive results because of accountability, please visit gillettesolutions.com and click on the mastermind link.

Learn how SAGE Accountability Pods can unlock your goals and help you achieve more faster.  

https://gillettesolutions.com/business-accountability-mastermind/