Best Nathan Ruby Podcasts (2024)

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Believe in Yourself: From Bailiffs to Business Owner! Ruby's Inspiring Journey to Success and Personal Growth 46:40

12h ago46:40

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Ruby's Journey: Overcoming Adversity and Finding Success "Visualise your goals, take inspired action, and step into the person you need to be to make your dreams a reality." In the premiere episode of the Pinnacle Success Podcast, host Marc welcomes Ruby, a multifaceted professional with a story of resilience and transformation. Ruby shares her jou…

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Filmmaking Dreams and Realities: Nathan's Journey as a Film Producer and Marketer 25:38

12h ago25:38

25:38

Welcome to the Pinnacle Success Podcast! In this episode Marc interviews Nathan Shepka, an accomplished film producer and marketer, about his unique career journey and the lessons he's learned along the way. "Creating your own opportunities can be key to shining in your career." - Nathan Episode Highlights: 1. Nathan's Early Career: - Background in…

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Embracing the Digital Nomad Life as an Indie Hacker with Luka 37:05

12h ago37:05

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Join us for an inspiring conversation with Luka Karsten Breitig, a seasoned digital nomad and indie hacker. 🌍✨ "Embrace the journey, not just the destination. Your freedom lies in designing a life you love every single day." - Luka In this episode, Luka shares his nine-year journey of working remotely from stunning locations around the world, from …

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From Zero to Sales Hero: Callum Luke Webber’s Journey to Mastering Sales and Living a Freedom Lifestyle 46:08

12h ago46:08

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In this inspiring episode of the Pinnacle Success Podcast, host Marc interviews Callum Luke Webber, founder and CEO of Freedom Lifestyle. Callum shares his remarkable journey from a lack of confidence and direction to becoming a sales expert and helping others achieve financial freedom. Discover how a leap of faith at age 19 led Callum to a thrivin…

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From Fitness Coaching to Motorsports: Embracing Change and Building Success in Network Marketing and Beyond with Rich Wharton 54:51

12h ago54:51

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In this episode of the Pinnacle Success Podcast, host Marc welcomes Rich to delve into his inspiring journey from leaving school without a clear path to finding success through multiple career shifts. "Success isn't just about reaching the top; it's about conquering every step of doubt along the way." - Rich Key Highlights: - Starting Point and Car…

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23 - MIX: Alan Lomax in Carriacou, 1962 30:27

2d ago30:27

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Been All Around This World has a new co-host! ACE Program Coordinator and Been All Around This World producer Michael Cormier-O'Leary joins Curator Nathan Salsburg in bringing you new episodes of this podcast. We are expanding the show's format to include episodes like today's, which is a continuous mix of music, mixed in with our deeper dives. Thi…

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Unlock Your Peak Potential: Navigating Multiple Careers On The Road To Success with Marc Dinardo 20:28

14d ago20:28

20:28

Welcome to the Pinnacle Success Podcast Host: Marc Dinardo Episode Summary: Welcome to the Pinnacle Success Podcast, the show dedicated to helping you unlock your peak potential and advance in your career and relationships without compromising your personal wellbeing. Join your host, Marc Dinardo, as he takes you on a journey into the minds and exp…

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Maximizing Nonprofit Sustainability by Unlocking Donor Lifetime Value 20:56

2M ago20:56

20:56

Discover the power of knowing what each donor brings to your nonprofit's table over the long haul. We're unlocking the secrets to calculating the lifetime value of a donor, and why this number is a game changer for your strategic planning and sustained funding. With every monthly donation, be it a humble $30 or more, Nathan will show you how those …

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Should You Hire Your Spouse To Fill An Open Position At Your Nonprofit? 31:42

2M ago31:42

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A recent survey states that a large number of nonprofits have open positions that they cannot fill with qualified candidates. As the Executive Director, could the answer be to recruit your spouse to fill one of those open positions? What might be the pros and cons, when considering this possibility? Listen in, as Tim and Nathan dive into this inter…

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5 Areas Nonprofit Executive Directors Can and Should Control As Part Of Their Leadership 25:20

2M ago25:20

25:20

Many things in our organization and world feel like they are out of our control. As much as we try, control is not something we can often exercise. But when it comes to our leadership as nonprofit executive directors, there are a few things we can and should exercise control. These areas are: - My Attitude - My Skillset - My Priorities - My Influen…

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Is Your Nonprofit Organization Capital Campaign Ready? Four Simple Questions To Ask Yourself. 27:34

2M ago27:34

27:34

In this episode, we dive into four simple questions you can ask yourself to determine if your organization is ready to consider a capital campaign. Project: Do I have a project that aligns with the reasons people donate: to save or transform lives? We touch on common project types, including new construction, renovations, and expensive equipment pu…

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Mastering Financial Management in Nonprofits: The Critical Role of Professional Expertise 24:22

3M ago24:22

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As a small to medium nonprofit with a small budget, it seems like a good call to try to do things yourself or with the help of volunteers. But are there areas where it actually makes more sense and provides even better value, to hire a professional? We would say most definitely. One of those areas is nonprofit finances. On today's episode, Tim and …

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Embracing AI to Revolutionize Nonprofit Fundraising with Nathan Ruby 17:00

3M ago17:00

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Ever find yourself intrigued by the potential of artificial intelligence to transform the way we connect with donors and enhance our fundraising efforts? In this episode, Nathan discusses three ways that AI can help improve fundraising efforts: Automate Everyday Tasks: AI is all about simplifying tasks, not complicating them. For instance, using th…

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First Impressions - A Key to Nonprofit Impact 28:44

4M ago28:44

28:44

Whether it’s in person, on line, or someone driving into your parking lot. People make a decision about you and your organization in mere seconds. If they have a negative impression of you or the organization it is incredibly difficult to change their mind later. First impressions matter. In today's episode, Nathan discussed the importance of makin…

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Maximizing Your Nonprofit's Digital Donation Strategy: Secrets to Enhancing Online Fundraising 28:59

4M ago28:59

28:59

On this episode, Tim and Nathan chat about the best ways small nonprofits can leverage online giving. Some of the tips that they share are: - How to make your donation button impossible to miss and super easy to use. - The importance of a seamless, secure payment process. - Why it's crucial to ensure your donation page is mobile-friendly. - How to …

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5 Key Actions To Take For Effective Leadership 20:29

4M ago20:29

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Effective leaders aren't always perfect leaders. What often makes them effective is that they take action consistently and with commitment. No matter whether your organization is big or small, consistent action is the key. On today's episode, Tim identifies 5 key actions that every nonprofit executive director should be taking that results in effec…

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22 - When I Get Home: Sacred songs from the 1939 Texas recordings 28:52

5M ago28:52

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The last episode of our survey of John A. and Ruby T. Lomax's 1939 Texas recordings features highlights of sacred performances in the collection. 1) Eulalia Martinez, Paola Lopez, Genoveva Lopez: Gloria a Diós en las alturas (Sugarland, Fort Bend County, Texas, April 23, 1939) 2) Gonzalo Lopez, Cleofe Lopez: Vela por tu amante (Sugarland, Fort Bend…

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Elevate Your Nonprofit's Appeal with High-Impact Direct Mail 30:36

5M ago30:36

30:36

"Nobody likes direct mail anymore….sending a direct mail appeal just isn’t going to work." But according to a 2021 study by the Print and Mail Communications Association direct mail has an impressive open rate of 42.2%. Direct mail is still a valuable tool in your tool box for fundraising. Today we are going to go over a simple template on how you …

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4 Key Ingredients To Successfully Fundraise For Your Nonprofit. 27:56

5M ago27:56

27:56

Fundraising and making Chili are a lot alike. There is no one way to make chili or to fundraise. But in both cases, having the right ingredients to get started is very important. On today's episode, Tim and Nathan share four key ingredients every nonprofit needs before they can maximize their fundraising. And they explore how to get those ingredien…

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Guiding Nonprofits Through Election Season: Navigating Politics and Mission 31:32

5M ago31:32

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From national to local, one of the most challenging seasons of a nonprofit executive director is leading your organization during a contentious election year. An even greater challenge is when the mission of your organization becomes a significant issue in the political dialogue. On today's episode, Tim and Nathan provide some key actions steps to …

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How To Tell Your Board You Fell Short Of Your Fundraising Goal -Delivering Bad News 25:12

5M ago25:12

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So what do you do when you have to tell your Board that you fell short of your fundraising goal? Communicating bad news to your Board can be tough, especially when it concerns finances. But as an Executive Director, it's part of the job. On today's episode, Tim and Nathan guide you through the sensitive process of delivering less-than-stellar news …

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Welcome to 2024 - Our Three Words 19:20

6M ago19:20

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With this 2024 Kickoff episode, Season 4 of the Practice of Nonprofit Leadership begins! And what better way to begin then with Tim and Nathan revealing their Three Words for 2024. The concept of Three Words is to select words that will serve as a compass for the year. These words help to direct the individuals focus and energy and also provide an …

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Powering Up Non-Profit Leadership: Reflections and Strategies for the New Year 32:31

7M ago32:31

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As one year comes to a close and a new year is on the horizon, how should a nonprofit leader prepare for what lies ahead? On today's episode, Tim and Nathan share some of the questions and strategies they use to prepare for a new year. The questions lead them to take a look back and then to look forward. The questions include celebration, honesty, …

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21 - Songs of Christmas, Midwinter, and New Year 30:26

7M ago30:26

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An admittedly cursory holiday mix presenting performances from our new digital release, "Songs of Christmas, New Year, and Midwinter from the Lomax Collection," available now on the Lomax Archive's Bandcamp page as well as the streaming services. We invite you to pair this mix with our older holiday-themed episode, which features other related mate…

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Leveling Up Your Nonprofit Leadership: Taking A Year-End Self-Evaluation 31:45

7M ago31:45

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Another year is quickly coming to an end. As preparations are being made for a new year, taking time to review the past year is an important habit to develop. A key question to ask is, "How did my leadership measure up this year?" On today's episode, Tim and Nathan discuss four key areas to consider when reviewing your leadership this year. Sharing…

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The Art of Community Engagement for Non-Profit Leaders 23:00

8M ago23:00

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Most job descriptions for Executive Directors, contain at least one bullet point that focuses on them representing, connecting, and being visible in the community. How important is this for the organization? On today's episode, Nathan explores several points that should be considered when planning this in your schedule. What are the possible outcom…

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Demystifying Fundraising Metrics: Practical Insights Into Tracking Your Fundraising 32:04

8M ago32:04

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Ready to demystify the world of fundraising metrics? Nathan spends time googling "Fundraising Metrics"; Tim...not so much. But they both know the importance and the cautions with using specific metrics when tracking nonprofit fundraising. On today's episode, Nathan walks us through four key fundraising metrics (Gift Size, Number of New Donors, Cost…

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20 - Inspiration: Instrumentalists from the 1939 Texas recordings 34:17

8M ago34:17

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Fiddlers, harp blowers, and guitarists recorded by John A. and Ruby T. Lomax during their 1939 Texas field-trip. 1) Frank Goodwyn & Manuel Salinas: Chinese Breakdown (Falfurrias, Brooks County, Texas, April 29, 1939) 2) Lake Porter: The Lost Girl (Falfurrias, Brooks County, Texas, April 29, 1939) 3) Lake Porter: Drunken Hiccups (Falfurrias, Brooks …

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The Power of Gratitude in Non-Profit Leadership 28:29

8M ago28:29

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Have you ever noticed how the simplest 'thank you' can light up your day? On today's episode, Tim and Nathan discuss how gratitude can transform your non-profit organization's culture and amplify your leadership, including the impact on the mental well-being of non-profit leaders, despite the challenges they face. Speaking from experience, the guys…

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Mastering the Art of Budgeting for Non-Profit Organizations - part 2 35:40

8M ago35:40

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Ever feel like you're stumbling in the dark when it comes to budgeting for your non-profit organization? The thought of revenue planning and expense analysis might seem daunting, but it doesn't have to be. In part 2 of our focus on nonprofit budgeting, Tim and Nathan, are here to guide you through this financial labyrinth with clarity and ease. We …

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Mastering the Art of Budgeting for Non-Profit Organizations - Part 1 35:02

8M ago35:02

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Ready to supercharge your non-profit's budgeting process? Join us, your hosts Tim Barnes and Nathan Ruby, as we disclose the keys to effective financial planning for non-profit organizations. We guarantee you'll walk away with actionable strategies to align your budget with your organization's mission, identify opportunities, and assess what's work…

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19 - Go to Sleepy Little Baby: Lullabies from the Alan Lomax Collection 32:06

9M ago32:06

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The Lomax Collection reflects a variety of human experience—from the sacred to the profane, from the rural to the urban, and from the public square to the domestic scene. The Lomaxes recorded lullabies all over the world, creating a record of the universality of these particularly intimate moments between parents and children. This episode gathers …

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Leadership Decision: What Is Important At Any Given Time? 32:29

9M ago32:29

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Non-profit leadership is a dynamic journey that requires responsive and strategic decision-making. On today's episode, Tim and Nathan delve into how to discern a crisis and make informed decisions about what's crucial at any given moment. In our candid conversation, we break down three essential points to decide what needs immediate attention versu…

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18 - Long Hot Summer Days: Work songs from the 1939 Texas recordings 33:00

9M ago33:00

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This second episode exploring the 1939 Texas recordings of John A. and Ruby T. Lomax focuses on work songs: selections of "river songs" sung by Black men incarcerated in the prison-farms of the Texas Department of Corrections, as well as pieces from free-world agricultural settings and the railroad section gang. 1) Alan Lomax interview with Charles…

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Non-Profit Fundraising: Moving Beyond the Checkbook 34:13

9M ago34:13

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What if you could discover unusual and profitable sources of donations for your non-profit? This episode is designed to reveal unconventional and exciting sources of donations that move beyond the traditional checkbook giving. With Tim on assignment with his organization, Nathan delves deep into a variety of potential sources such as stocks, donor-…

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Fundraising Online - Encore presentation with Christina Edwards 35:52

9M ago35:52

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How can a small nonprofit's online presence become an effective fundraising strategy? What practical steps can be taken to raise awareness to the work that the organization is doing? What are the benefits and challenges in online fundraising? On this encore episode (ep. 34), we are joined by Christina Edwards, Founder of Splendid Consulting and a m…

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Using Boldness to Transform Your Fundraising Approach 32:56

9M ago32:56

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What if the barrier between you and the big gifts is not the donors but your own fear? What does it look like to be bold in your approach to fundraising? On today's episode, Tim and Nathan are focused on helping nonprofit executive directors to develop boldness in fundraising. Sharing from their own experiences, the guys provide 5 ways to add boldn…

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17 - Bury Me Not on the Lone Prairie: Introducing John A. and Ruby T. Lomax's 1939 Texas recordings 33:00

10M ago33:00

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Between 1933 and 1946, John A. Lomax made some 80 hours of recordings in the state of Texas, his home state. (John was born in Mississippi in 1867, but his family moved to rural Bosque County, Texas, near Waco, just after his second birthday.) It’s a massive amount of material, reflecting an extraordinary diversity of vernacular traditions, and fea…

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Part 2 - Unlocking the Secret to Effective Direct Mail Fundraising 34:52

10M ago34:52

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Welcome to Part 2 of Unlocking the Secrets to Effective Direct Mail Fundraising. Once again, Tim and Nathan point out the importance of effective direct mail fundraising for small to medium nonprofits. On this episode, the following points are discussed: Your mailing should include the Impact and Results of your organization Make it easy to take ac…

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Table Talk: Until Next Time 4:02

10M ago4:02

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By Nathan Metz

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Unlocking the Secrets to Effective Direct Mail Fundraising 32:55

10M ago32:55

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Ready to crack the code of direct mail fundraising? Appeal letters are a crucial tool for nonprofit organizations to engage donors and raise funds. But in a busy, media-saturated world, it can be a challenge to grab the attention of current and potential donors. Today's episode is part one of a two-part series focused on the secrets of grabbing the…

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Unlocking Motivation: The Power of Action and Consistency 18:30

10M ago18:30

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Feeling stuck waiting for motivation to strike? What if the solution to unlock that motivation is simpler than you think? On this episode, Nathan lays out the following regarding Leadership and Motivation: Taking action leads to motivation Procrastination kills motivation Motivation is a result of consistent action To get more information and sign …

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Table Talk: How to Be Made New 18:20

10M ago18:20

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From the overflow of the heart, the mouth speaks. So, what is your mouth revealing about your heart? When we place God at the center of our hearts, our overflow will reflect the kindness, compassion, forgiveness and love that defines who He is.By Nathan Metz

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