Best Conversations With The Legal Academy Podcasts (2024)

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Episode #9 Brent Fryia: The Evolution of Steel City MMA 52:48

7h ago52:48

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Brent Fryia shares his origin story of becoming a gym owner and MMA fighter. He started as a wrestler and had a successful career in university wrestling. After teaching for a while, he saw an ad for an MMA class and joined, eventually turning pro and moving to Asia to compete. When he returned, he found out that the gym he trained at had a falling…

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Want Your Business to be Fundable with Merrill Chandler 26:33

1d ago26:33

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BE FUNDABLE If you want your business to be fundable, to have ready access to money when you need it, there are certain things you need to do. What are they? (Just in case you ever DO need money from outside sources . . . because believe me that’s NOT the time to find you’re not fundable.) Luckily, today’s guest, Merrill Chandler is an expert in th…

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How to Continuously Thrive Amid Adversity with Meridith Elliott Powell 25:50

5d ago25:50

25:50

THRIVE AMID ADVERSITY How to thrive amid adversity and uncertainty is a perennial question. Add a financial crisis or a health crisis like Covid to the mix and you’ve really got a hot mess on your hands. So how do you keep your head up and continuously thrive amid uncertainty? Meridith Elliott Powell, author of Thrive: Strategies to Turn Uncertaint…

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Soft Skill Secrets That Are Essential to Workplace Trust with Anne Baum 24:36

12d ago24:36

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WORKPLACE TRUST Workplace trust can ebb and flow like an ocean tide depending on what we say and how we say it. Little things can mean a lot, especially when it comes from someone in a position of authority. Getting it right means sharpening your soft skills and today’s guest, Anne Baum is going to share some soft skill secrets to help you build wo…

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Episode #8 Milena Hrebacka: Mastering Brand Identity 53:16

18d ago53:16

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Summary Milena Hrebacka, founder of New Breed Design, discusses the importance of branding and marketing for martial arts schools. She emphasizes the need for a strong brand that reflects the gym's values and resonates with its target demographic. Milena highlights the impact of a well-designed logo and consistent branding across all touchpoints, i…

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How Smart Entrepreneurs Increase Revenue Without Selling More with Ken Wentworth 24:33

19d ago24:33

24:33

INCREASE REVENUE Can you really increase revenue without selling more? How cool would that be? Right? Today’s Summer Classic guest, Ken Wentworth, also known as Mr. Biz, says yes you can. Listen now to get the inside scoop. What You’ll Discover About How to Increase Revenue: * How eliminating the “silent business killer” lets you increase revenue *…

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How to Read Nonverbal Body Language for Better Communication with Martin Brooks 24:38

26d ago24:38

24:38

READ NONVERBAL BODY LANGUAGE Are you unsure of how to read nonverbal body language at work? Could you be missing out on subtle clues about what someone is really thinking? Imagine how valuable it would be if you were better at decoding those signals? It could help you be a more effective leader, negotiator, or team player. It’s powerful indeed, my …

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Episode #7 Brendan Rice: Harnessing the Power of Data 1:03:24

1M ago1:03:24

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Summary Brendan Rice, CEO of Wodify, discusses the benefits of using Wodify for gym owners and how the software has expanded from serving CrossFit gyms to martial arts schools. He emphasizes the importance of engagement and how tracking attendance and providing additional resources can significantly improve retention rates. Rice also highlights the…

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How to Keep Your Business Motivation Mojo Turbocharged with Dr. Ronald Dalrymple 23:23

1M ago23:23

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BUSINESS MOTIVATION Keeping your business motivation high can be challenging. Sometimes it can feel like pushing a mule up hill. There are days you feel it and, let’s be honest, days you don’t. How can you keep your business motivation mojo turbocharged? Today’s Summer Classic guest, Dr Ronald Dalrymple, is the author of The Inner Manager and a lic…

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How to Adopt Disney's Magical Customer Experience in Your Business with Vance Morris 24:57

1M ago24:57

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MAGICAL CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE Does creating a magical customer experience sound like a bunch of marketing pie in the sky? Well, today’s Summer Classic guest is a Disney management alum, and he says that you don’t need a roller coaster or nightly fireworks to create a magical customer experience. What You’ll Discover About the Magical Customer Experie…

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Easy Email Time Management Productivity Tips with Marcey Rader 21:30

2M ago21:30

21:30

EMAIL TIME MANAGEMENT PRODUCTIVITY Want to tame your inbox and get more email time management productivity? I know . . . it sounds too good to be true. Unsolicited sales pitches, subscriptions you never signed up for, cc’s on conversations that don’t quit, not to mention the spam. It takes time to sort through that mess every day to keep it from ch…

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Episode #6 Matt Kwan: Taking Risks and Going All In 1:04:49

2M ago1:04:49

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Summary Matt Kwan, a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt, shares his journey from being a chef to opening his own Jiu Jitsu school. He talks about his passion for teaching and his desire to make a living off of Jiu Jitsu. Matt emphasizes the importance of believing in oneself and taking risks to pursue one's dreams. He also discusses the challenges he f…

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Hollywood Strategy Secrets for Main Street Entrepreneurs with Larry Namer 27:13

2M ago27:13

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HOLLYWOOD STRATEGY Hollywood strategy is a more glamorous version of what every business needs to do – focus on where to play and how to win. But a cohesive plan can often elude us. Today’s Summer Classic episode features a Hollywood mega entrepreneur with an amazing story whose journey gives us a peek behind the curtain into his secrets for succes…

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Why Updated Communication Skills are Essential to More Business Success with Dianne Chase 22:04

2M ago22:04

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UPDATED COMMUNICATION SKILLS Updated communication skills? Are you kidding me? Why would we need those? We’ve been communicating just fine up to now, and it’s gotten us where we are. But is there something more we could do to let our talents and message shine? Today’s guest, communication expert Dianne Chase, has some ideas. What You’ll Discover Ab…

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Episode #5 Matt Becker: Setting Expectations and Preventing Legal Risks 49:01

2M ago49:01

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Summary: Matthew Becker, practicing attorney and owner of Gym Lawyers, provides legal consulting for gym owners. He emphasizes the importance of keeping gym owners and their members safe through proper business practices. Matthew discusses the difference between legal consulting and representation, and how he helps gym owners with education, contra…

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How to Foster More Psychological Safety in the Workplace with Mike Brcic 18:55

2M ago18:55

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PSYCHOLOGICAL SAFETY How do you foster more connection and psychological safety in the workplace? Sounds like a “nice to have,” not a “got to have” thing, but today’s guest, Mike Brcic says it actually plays a huge role in business success. And in today’s episode he explains how to do it. What You’ll Discover About Psychological Safety: * The most …

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How to Get Your Team Fired Up: Tips to Maximize Employee Engagement with Alicia Parr 23:08

2M ago23:08

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EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT Unlocking high performance and motivating high employee engagement isn’t easy. What kind of people, practices, and management strategies actually work? Today’s guest, Alicia Parr, has some valuable tips and explains how. What You’ll Discover About Employee Engagement: * Why employee engagement is really about “people energy” * H…

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Beyond Chance: Delving into Smart Innovative Leadership with Steve Wunker 21:23

3M ago21:23

21:23

INNOVATIVE LEADERSHIP Is innovative leadership merely about being in the right place at the right time or some flash of genius? Or is there a smart way to nurture creativity and build a pipeline of consistent innovation? You can probably guess my guest’s answer, but in a few minutes, Steve Wunker will actually explain you can be a more innovative l…

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Expert Lead Generation Tips to Help You Maximize Results and Minimize Cost with Josh Ramsey 22:45

3M ago22:45

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LEAD GENERATION Who wouldn’t benefit from expert lead generation tips, especially if they’re designed to help you maximize results and minimize costs, right? That’s why I’m so excited to welcome Josh Ramsey today. What You’ll Discover About Lead Generation: * The number one lead generation trap people fall into * The most practical way to approach …

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Episode # 4 Meighen Hodgen: From Humble Beginnings to Accomplished School Owner 48:42

3M ago48:42

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In this episode, Nick Castiglia interviews Megan Hodgen from Diamond MMA and Fitness. Megan shares her inspirational journey of starting her gym at a young age and overcoming challenges. The conversation covers topics such as the initial offerings of Diamond MMA, moving to a new location, success in personal fitness training, maximizing space and o…

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What Every Smart Manager Needs to Know About Ethical Leadership with Rick Swegan 19:56

3M ago19:56

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Ethical Leadership Ethical leadership is about much more than not breaking the law. What does it mean for your career in the future of your business? Why does it matter if you can still be law abiding? Those are a few of the things we’ll be exploring with Rick Swegan, coauthor of the new book, The Practice of Ethical Leadership: Insights from Psych…

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Embrace the Often Overlooked Factors Contributing to Entrepreneurial Success with Jessica Yarbrough 20:25

3M ago20:25

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ENTREPRENEURIAL SUCCESS Entrepreneurial success, the process of scaling a business can feel overwhelming. There’s always at least one more thing to do, and the fear of a misstep that could be a setback can cause a lot of sleepless nights. But today’s guest, Jessica Yarborough can help reduce that fear and anxiety by sharing some often-overlooked fa…

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Conquer Chaos, Achieve Workplace Transformation: Lessons From a Navy SEAL with Marty Strong 25:06

3M ago25:06

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Workplace Transformation A Navy SEAL needs to be nimble, conquer chaos, and successfully manage unexpected challenges. In many respects, business leaders do too because the ability to adapt and be resilient in the face of rapidly changing market conditions is what helps businesses stay competitive, grow, and succeed. How can we think more like a Na…

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How Virtual Assistants Can Improve Productivity and Unlock Business Potential with Barbara Turley 23:45

4M ago23:45

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Virtual Assistants Having virtual assistants sounds like a dream come true. But how easy is it to turn a chunk of your business over to a stranger? What should you be looking for and how do you make it work? How do you keep control? Those are some of the question today’s guest, Barbara Turley will be answering. What You’ll Discover About Virtual As…

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Episode # 3 Steven Poulin: Building Submission Academy 58:16

4M ago58:16

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Summary Steve Poulin shares the story of how he started the Submission Academy and grew it into a successful martial arts gym. He discusses the challenges he faced, the decisions he made, and the importance of defining success on your own terms. Steve also talks about the transition from a hobby to a business, the importance of building a strong te…

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Part 5: How to Keep Positional Power From Being a Huge Achille's Heel with Hanna Hasl-Kelchner 26:40

4M ago26:40

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Positional Power Positional power is one of the most misunderstood and misused concepts in business. It’s also why positional power can be an organization’s Achille’s heel. Sounds like heresy? Let’s talk about that. What You’ll Discover About Positional Power: * How positional power can promote an us-vs-them mentality * How emotional intelligence s…

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Part 4: 5 Toxic Leadership Trends that Kill High Employee Engagement with Hanna Hasl-Kelchner 26:25

4M ago26:25

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Toxic Leadership There are 5 toxic leadership behaviors that most managers don’t even realize have a negative impact on their employees. Imagine how much better and more productive the workplace would be if even one of those toxic leadership habits could be toned down. What You’ll Discover About Toxic Leadership: * How the severity, frequency, and …

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Episode # 2 Omar Kadi: To Glory Martial Arts Center and Beyond 49:16

4M ago49:16

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Summary In this episode, Omar Kadi shares his journey from working in sales to becoming a successful martial arts school owner. He talks about his background growing up in New York and his experience working in various industries. Omar discusses the challenges he faced, including losing his job and supporting his family during difficult times. He a…

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Evaluating the Best Email Security Measures for Small Businesses with Stephen Jordan 23:26

4M ago23:26

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SECURITY MEASURES What security measures do you have in place to protect your email messages? We assume our emails are secure. But what if they’re not? How do we make sure our messages stay confidential? Those are a few of the topics we’ll explore with our cybersecurity expert, Stephen Jordan, when we come back. What You’ll Discover About Security …

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