A monthly look at the Integrated management strategies that golf course managers can put in place in the upcoming weeks.
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The SEEK Safely podcast is the official voice of the nonprofit organization SEEK Safely Inc, which advocates for ethics and accountability in the self-help industry, and empowers seekers to have safe and effective self-improvement journeys. Jean Brown and Dr. Glenn Patrick Doyle peel back the layers of the largely unregulated, multi-billion dollar self-help industry, discussing the patterns of exploitation and deception that pervade the industry and allow self-help gurus to thrive at the exp ...
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Hosted by Mark Zweig and Eric Howerton. Our Mission is to inspire, empower, and equip entrepreneurs with the knowledge and insights they need to succeed in their ventures. Through engaging conversations with industry experts, seasoned entrepreneurs, and thought leaders, we aim to provide valuable strategies, actionable advice, and real-world experiences that will enable our listeners to navigate the challenges, seize the opportunities, and build thriving businesses.
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From the Vault - Ep. 32 - Crafting Connections for Business Breakthroughs in the Entrepreneurial Hub with Josh Saffran
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Embark on an entrepreneurial odyssey with us as Josh Saffran, a trailblazer in franchise ownership, reveals the alchemy of fusing visionary leadership with grounded, actionable steps. Recalling the electric launch of The Gents Place, we weave tales of community support and the impetus behind the brand's inception. Through candid banter, Josh and Er…
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Glenn and Henry take a good look at all the agronomic risks that culd come our way in August and then Glenn takes spends some time looking at Humidity an its impact on turf.
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Ep. 31 - Behind the Scenes of Magnetic Branding and the Startup Hiring Evolution
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Ever wondered how to craft a brand that sticks in the minds of your niche audience? Strap in and join Eric Howerton and Mark Zweig as have their first show in our newly minted podcast video studio, a tech wonderland designed to pump life into your content creation dreams. From the simplicity of solo pods to the robust offerings of branding and anal…
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Ep. 47 - Navigating Business and Life Together: Lessons from Jodie Spears and Glenn Berkman
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Curious about how a chance meeting at a party can turn into a thriving business and life partnership? Join us as we sit down with Jodie Spears and Glenn Buercklin, the creators of the Couples Inc Podcast and founders of Living Pink. Jodie shares her deeply personal journey through breast cancer and how it inspired the birth of their marketing consu…
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Ep. 46 - Failures to Stepping Stones: Tanner Bassett on Learning and Innovation
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What if your unique skill set could align perfectly with a transformative project? Join Eric and Mark as Tanner Bassett, a serial entrepreneur with a background in landscape architecture, shares his compelling journey from design firms to becoming an integral part of a significant wetland construction project for Northwest Health in Bentonville. Ta…
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Curious about the secret sauce behind effective project management and team alignment? Join us for an enlightening conversation with JS, an industry veteran who has revolutionized workflows at multiple companies. Discover how JS tackled his new role by systematically organizing and prioritizing numerous development projects, transforming chaos into…
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Glenn, Henry and special guest Sean Present this months turf management podcast. This month they run through the summer challenges that July could thow at us.
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Ep. 45 - Chuck Hyde on Leadership Strategies for Every Season of Business
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Ever wondered how a thriving chemical engineering student ends up becoming a leadership guru? In our latest episode of "Big Talk About Small Business," we bring you the fascinating career journey of Chuck Hyde. From his early days in the petrochemical industry to his critical roles at Kimberly Clark and ultimately finding his calling as a managemen…
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Ep. 44 - Harnessing Technology and Trust in Construction with Sy Kirby
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Discover the heartwarming journey of Sy Kirby and the legacy behind his earthwork company, Sy-Con. We promise you'll walk away with practical insights on overcoming industry resistance to technological change and building a forward-thinking team. Join us as Sy shares how embracing innovation like GPS technology has given his company a competitive e…
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Ep. 43 - From High School Hobby to Six-Figure Reselling Empire: Insights from Jacob Rhea on Vintage Treasures and Business Acumen
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Want to turn a high school side hustle into a six-figure business? Join us on "Big Talk About Small Business" as we chat with Jacob Rhea, a recent college graduate who’s projecting $150,000 to $200,000 in profit from his online reselling empire. Jacob reveals his disciplined approach to financial management, including savvy strategies like reinvest…
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Following up with Anne Peterson, Author of "Is This a Cult"
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Previously on the Podcast, Anne Peterson introduced her new memoir, "Is This A Cult?" about her many years of involvement with Landmark. Anne joins the podcast again to discuss the response to her memoir, including a flood of messages from other ex-Landmarkians saying "same here!" Anne also shares what she's learned since her book launch that has g…
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Quick Talk Special: Navigating the Dance of Partnership
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Welcome to a new series here on Big Talk About Small Business: the Quick Talk Special. In this special series, we aim to bring you bite-sized segments from some of our most impactful past episodes. Our goal is to highlight the incredible stories, valuable insights, and key lessons that our show has featured, all in a more condensed and accessible f…
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Ep. 42 - The Essential Guide to Building Relationships and Business Expansion with Matt Lewis
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Prepare yourself to be armed with strategies that will propel your business forward as Mark Zweig engages with the incredible Matt Lewis from Lewis Automotive Group in a revelatory conversation about business growth, leadership, and employee incentives. They're cutting through the noise to bring you an episode packed with the essentials of managing…
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In this months edition Glenn, Henry and the newly appointed "On the horizon resident scientist" Dr Andy Owen discuss extreme climtic pressure, anthracnose and Henry's visit to Malmo
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SEEK Safely Podcast (Taylor Edition) with Brit Barkholtz (Part 2)
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Here is Part 2 with Brit Barkholtz. Brit Barkholtz is a licensed clinical social worker specializing in trauma and eating disorders, active in the Twitter therapist community as The Caffeinated Therapist. Brit shares her take on MLMs, self-help exploiting trauma, “culty” stuff, and Taylor Swift as a tool of trauma recovery. This episode is Part 1 o…
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Ep. 41 - Cultivating a Resilient Business Heart Through Disciplined Actions
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Get ready to unlock the core of business longevity as the guys reveal the secret ingredient that's even more crucial than intelligence or capital—discipline. Hosts Mark Zweig and Eric Howerton dissect how discipline fuels success and why an abundance of funding can sometimes be a business's downfall. Prepare yourself for a compelling ride through t…
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SEEK Safely Podcast (Taylor Edition) with Brit Barkholtz (Part 1)
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Brit Barkholtz is a licensed clinical social worker specializing in trauma and eating disorders, active in the Twitter therapist community as The Caffeinated Therapist. Brit shares her take on MLMs, self-help exploiting trauma, “culty” stuff, and Taylor Swift as a tool of trauma recovery. This episode is Part 1 of 2. To Read: Brit’s thoughts on The…
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Ep. 40 - Cultivating a Culture of Ownership in the Entrepreneurial Field with Ryan Markewich
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Embark on a journey with Ryan Markewich, the entrepreneurial wizard behind Creative Roots, as he lays out the map for business success through transparency and employee empowerment. With the spirit of the Great Game of Business at our conversation's core, Ryan's story unfolds from the seeds of a modest lawn care service to a thriving landscape of o…
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Ep. 39 - Reimagining Local Media Success in a Digital Age with Gavin Magee
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Ever chuckled at the sight of a newbie maneuvering a big truck? That's exactly how our latest episode rolls out before we veer into the rich tapestry of magazine publishing with Fayetteville City Lifestyle's own Gavin Magee. His passion for the printed page in our swipe-right digital era not only rekindles a love for tangible media but also proves …
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Ep. 38 - Weaving Personal Narratives into Interior Design with Becky Charton
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Have you ever wondered what magic lies behind the creation of a home that mirrors your life's story? Becky Charton from Table Setters Inc. joins us to pull back the curtains on the intimate process of interior design, where personal connections are the heart and soul of crafting spaces that resonate deeply with clients. She shares the charming orig…
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Henry catches up with Dr Andy Owen on the subject of research papers and Glenn and Henry discuss the important turf management issues that we may encounter in May.
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Ep. 37 - Sculpting Skylines and Community Fabric with Real Estate Maestro Paul Esterer
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Embark on a voyage through the peaks and valleys of real estate development with Paul Esterer, whose journey from a banker to a real estate virtuoso unveils the essence of ambition and creativity. Paul's narrative, infused with wit and wisdom from a lifetime of diverse experiences, provides a treasure map for the entrepreneurial spirit. His reflect…
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From the Vault: Ep. 9 - Partners in Progress, the Hidden Half of Entrepreneurship
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Mark Zweig, Eric Howerton, and their wives, Tara Howerton and Sonya Zweig, shed light on the intricacies of balancing entrepreneurship with family life. Tara, with her structured background in the military and medical field, presents a stark contrast to Eric's entrepreneurial path, underscoring the diverse career backgrounds and how they influence …
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Bypassing–Spiritual and Otherwise–in Self-help
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Bypassing is, essentially, avoidance. It's something we all do from time to time as a response to something unpleasant in our lives. But sometimes bypassing can cause us to go too far, putting off challenge for later that we'd be better off dealing with now. And sometimes in the self-help world, bypassing is either encouraged or deeply embedded in …
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Ep. 36 - The Voyage Beyond Solo Ventures into Collaborative Business Realms
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Ever felt like you're braving the entrepreneurial storm solo? This week, we shatter the 'solopreneur' myth and revel in the symphony of our collective journey. Join us as we dissect the mirage of going it alone, and instead celebrate the harmonious chorus of building businesses that resonate value beyond our individual tunes. With warmth and wit, w…
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Ep. 35 - Empowering Leaders and Teams for a Legacy of Entrepreneurial Success
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Are you ready to unlock the secrets to thriving in the entrepreneurial world? Join us as seasoned entrepreneurs Mark Zweig and Eric Howerton, share the raw truths and game-changing strategies for small business owners. Together, they navigate the tightrope between being an entrepreneur and running a small business, emphasizing the importance of inn…
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A new Bite sized turf management format for Glenn and Henry. All the same content just shorter! Microdochium, Dollar spot, Drying out, spring growth waves and still enough time for a cup of tea.
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Part 2: “Is This A Cult?” – Anne Peterson's New Memoir about Her Time with Landmark Education & the Infamous Werner Erhard
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Continuing our conversation with Anne Peterson, who has decades of involvement with Landmark, one of the original large-group awareness training (LGAT) companies, including experience producing a breakthrough leadership program developed for Landmark's founder, Werner Erhard. She tells her story in her memoir, “Is This A Cult: Confronting the Line …
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Ep. 34 - The Unseen Labor of Love Behind a Thriving Small Business - with Garrett Peters of Duncan & Stone Paper Co.
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Ever wondered if the sweet allure of Coke Zero can lead to an intense business discussion? That's where we kick things off in our latest chat, where sparks of humor fly as we dissect the world of artificial sweeteners before diving headfirst into the entrepreneurial deep end with Garrett Peters, the mastermind behind Duncan and Stone Paper Company.…
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“Is This A Cult?” – Anne Peterson's New Memoir about Her Time with Landmark Education & the Infamous Werner Erhard
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Anne Peterson has decades of involvement with Landmark, one of the original large-group awareness training (LGAT) companies, including experience producing a breakthrough leadership program developed for Landmark's founder, Werner Erhard. Millions (3.5 million, according to Landmark's press packet) have passed through its trademark Landmark Forum t…
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Ep. 33 - The Flavorful Journey of Risk and Reward in Business with Trent Brock
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Ever encountered a crossroads that seemed insurmountable until a chance meeting changed everything? That's the story of Trent Brock, a Shreveport native whose initial pursuit of a medical career was upended by a challenging MCAT, propelling him towards an MBA and an unexpected foray into the corporate world with Accenture. As we sit with Trent, his…
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From Kirby Jam 2023: SEEK Safely’s Legislative Effort to Pass Self-help Consumer Protection Legislation
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This episode is a throw-back to our annual fundraiser, Kirby Jam, in October 2023. We had live-streamed on a different topic each night, and on this night, Monday, October 16th, we discussed our effort to pass self-help consumer protection legislation. Dr. Glenn, Jean, and SEEK Founder Ginny Brown talk about why we feel the legislation is necessary…
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Henry and Glenn talk turf managment in March. Lots to go at here, moisture management, spring growth, potential disease resurgence and of course is this the start of Spring? Glenn also does his best to summarise the Disturbance theory and there is a BIG announcement.
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Ep. 30 - Mastering the Dance of Development and Investment in Real Estate
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Navigating the construction industry's labyrinth can be as daunting as commanding a fleet through a storm. Yet, Eric Howerton and Mark Zweig stand at the helm, ready to chart a course for small business owners piloting through the complexities of construction and renovation projects. In their candid conversation, we tackle everything from orchestra…
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From the Vault: Ep. 1 - Welcome to Big Talk About Small Business
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This week we are throwing it back to our VERY FIRST episode of Big Talk About Small Business. We break down some of the basics of entrepreneurship as well as what the core of the show is all about.By Big Talk About Small Business
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Self-help Books that Arent's Self-help Books with Guest Dr. Christine Whelan
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Our resident self-help geeks, Dr. Doyle and Dr. Christine Whelan, along with Jean, talk about self-help books that aren’t self-help books—that is, books that were not written to be self-help books but have been adopted into self-help culture, or society at large, as self-helpy how-to life manuals. Some are about other aspects of mental health and w…
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Ep. 29 - Financial Foresight for the Savvy Small Business Owner
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Unlock the potential of cash value life insurance as a beacon of financial stability for small business owners. Join Mark Zweig in a conversation teeming with insights from Theresa Dilatush a trailblazing entrepreneur from Northwest Arkansas, and Mika McFadden, who has transitioned from a traditional financial advisor to a specialist in small busin…
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Ep. 28 - The Grind and Gusto of a Coffee Entrepreneur's Tale
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Ever felt the rush of turning a dream into a thriving business reality? Amber Dietrich, the heart and soul behind Confident Coffee, joins us to spill the beans on her vibrant journey from a modest Michigan upbringing to the aromatic world of coffee entrepreneurship. With wit as rich as her brews, Amber takes us through the twists and pitfalls of cl…
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Ep. 27 - Circuits Amidst Crops, The Unconventional Rise of a Tech Company
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Have you ever witnessed the birth of an idea that challenges the status quo and forges its path through uncharted territories? That's exactly the journey Matt Francis, founder of Ozark Integrated Circuits, takes us on as he recounts his remarkable evolution from a child fascinated by aerospace to a maverick in the extreme environment circuitry doma…
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Healthy, Less Self-helpy New Year's Resolutions
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Did you set a New Year’s resolution that is already floundering? Have you been inundated by self-help/wellness/woo-woo New Yearsy stuff, too? Or maybe peri-menopause supplements… The self-help industry loves a New Year’s resolution, so Jean and Glenn talk all about resolutions–their own takes and advice for resolutions, red flags to watch for in sc…
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In This months episode Glenn and Henry talk about the turf management challenges in February. Cold nights, longer days.... surely there's lots to look forward to? Richard Windows form the R&A joins again to lift the mood and wraps up his conversation with Henry about the "Disturbance theory"
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Ep. 26 - The Art of Business Partnerships: Trust, Synergy, and the Human Connection
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Have you ever contemplated why some business partnerships thrive while others crumble? Join Mark Zweig and Eric Howerton as we delve into the intricate dance of partnership, drawing on the trust and commitment akin to that of a marriage. Together, they dissect the elements that make or break these alliances, from the indispensability of clear commu…
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Ep. 25 - Steering through the Challenges of Family Entrepreneurship
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When the roar of an engine echoes the thrum of ambition, you know you're in for an enthralling story. Nick Kilgore, alongside brother Chris, took his childhood knack for flipping cars and parlayed it into the bustling hub of Market Auto. At just 23, Nick reflects on the echoes of his grandfather's entrepreneurial spirit, revealing how passion and t…
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BINGO! We’ve got another Self-help Cult with Twin Flames Universe
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Glenn and Jean tackle the cosmic matchmaking self-help group/cult, Twin Flames Universe. Much has already been written and said about this fascinating/terrifying group. But on the SEEK Safely Podcast, the focus is on what this Twin Flames phenomenon says about self-help, and what it illuminates about why and how people get into self-help groups tha…
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From the Vault: Ep. 16 - Life as Entrepreneurs: The Reality Behind the Glamour
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Are you prepared to navigate the challenging but rewarding world of business? Join us as we sit down with special guests, Luke and Sara, who share their insights and experiences from their own entrepreneurial journeys. This enlightening conversation covers everything from their humble beginnings and their humorous anecdotes about power washing and …
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Ep. 24 - Strategies for Entrepreneurial Success in the Modern Market
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On this episode of Big Talk About Small Business. Eric Howerton and Mark Zweig dissect the allure of a simple business model, dismantle the misconceptions around marketing budgets, and expose the hidden dangers of owner disengagement. Prepare to have your perspective on profitability, risk reduction, and enterprise value transformed. This episode i…
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Taking on the 'Giant Within' Self-help: Tony Robbins (PART 2)
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This is the continuation of the first episode of the 3rd season! It picks up where the first episode left off, deep into Tony Robbins’ assent into self-help superstardom. Tony Robbins was Dr. Glenn’s first stop in the wide world of self-help, and in many ways, he is arguably one of the best known and most successful self-help personalities ever. He…
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Glenn and Henry welcome Richard Windows from the R&A along and talk about January's climatic challenges, Battle 3 strategies and of course species compostion change.
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Ep. 23 - The Makings of an Entrepreneur: A Deep Dive with Colton Knittig
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What if you could lift the veil on the entrepreneurial experience - the victories, the struggles, the insight gained along the way? Strap in for a deep dive into the world of entrepreneurship with myself, Eric Howerton, and my guest, Colton Knittig. We dissect Colton's journey from a 10-year-old lawn care entrepreneur to the accomplished business o…
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Ep. 22 - Transforming Prosthetics and Lives: The Entrepreneurial Journey of Terran Gates
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What does it take to turn a personal passion into a thriving business that changes lives every day? Join us as we sit down with Terran Gates, the woman who's transforming the world of prosthetics through her unique clinic, Gates Prosthetic and Mobility Clinic. Raised in a small town and armed with a master's degree in prosthetics and orthotics, Ter…
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