The Thoughtful Entrepreneur

In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks with the Founder of Myers Development Group LLC, Jerome Myers. Myers Development Group, LLC works with people in financial services to build their leadership skills. Jerome talks about scaling businesses by having people that know the mission and take actions that align with the business vision without the leader's direction. He also digs into the lack of customer experience in financial services. Jerome shared that people are more interested in the experience. They want to know that any actions are done in their best interests. He also works with people who struggle with imposter syndrome and those who can't find their real purpose. Jerome and his team guide these individuals to get them to a place where they candidly speak about the wealth they acquired and how they're making a difference in the world through it. Key points from this episode:How did you start coaching the financial coaches?Addressing the gap in the development of people in financial servicesWhy working with leaders makes the business growHow do leadership skills drive more sales compared to hard sales skills?The most significant opportunity for financial services in the industryEngagement process with financial professionalsThe business today for Myers Myers Development Group About Jerome Myers: Jerome Myers (a/k/a "J") is a developer of people and places. He is the founder and Chief Inspiration Officer of two ventures. DreamCatchers is a boutique coaching firm that supports first and second generation wealth creators to self actualize and attain transcendence, and The Myers Development Group, where we help ordinary people invest in multifamily real estate in a way that creates generational wealth. Through these entities he gets to live out his childhood dreams of helping people manifest the things they imagine and he is the evidence that dreams should be real. Since leaving corporate America after building a 20MM division, J has become one of the most sought after thought leaders in the multifamily development space. His company, The Myers Development Group, built a multi-million-dollar portfolio following the principles of Myers Methods. This success has led to him being featured on top podcasts such as Best Real Estate Investing Advice Ever with Joe Fairless, Apartment Investing with Michael Blank, Multifamily Investor Nation with Dan Hanford, Target Market Insights with John Casmon, and many more. Although he's often told that he makes investing look easy, the people closest to him know the road wasn't without challenges. So, he created Myers Methods, a real estate education company, to dispel many of the myths related to the industry and educate investors on his 4-step process to owning and operating apartments. About Myers Development Group LLC: The Myers Development Group, LLC is a service conglomerate that serves various clients in various industries. Their primary competencies include corporate strategy, construction, engineering consulting, and organizational development. As asset managers for residential and commercial projects in Virginia and North Carolina, they put these skills to use. Their team is proud to be Efficient, Effective, and Economical. Tweetable Moments:01:09 - "If you're going to build a sustainable business, one that they can exit at the end of their career or something like that, they're gonna have to build a team."02:39 - "The only way to truly scale is to have people who know the mission and can do actions that are alignment with the mission without your direction." Links Mentioned in this Episode:Want to learn more? Check out the Myers Development Group, LLC website at https://myersmethods.com/Check out  Myers Development Group, LLC on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/myers-methods/Check out Jerome Myers on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikejesowshek/Check out the Jerome Myers Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/coachjeromemyers/ Don’t forget to subscribe to The Thoughtful Entrepreneur and thank you for listening. Tune in next time!More from UpMyInfluence:Tickets for the FIRST Annual Fame and Profit Summit 2022 are on sale now! Check it out HERE!We are actively booking guests for our The Thoughtful Entrepreneur. Schedule HERE.Are you a 6-figure consultant? I’ve got high-level intros for you. Learn more here.What is your #1 Lead Generation BLOCKER? Take my free quiz here.Want to learn more about all the podcasts managed by UpMyInfluence? Opt in here.

In this episode of The Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks with Tim Kachuriak, Founder and CEO of NextAfter.Tim Kachuriak is a director of innovation and optimization for NextAfter whose goal is to help charities and non-profit organizations grow through their fundraising efforts by digital means. With his team, they use different methods of data collection and analysis to examine patterns that lead to opportunities and to unlock radar digital fundraising performance. He believes that going digital is the future of fundraising and that research is needed for some organizations to realize this sooner.Tim understands the challenges faced by these organizations and the donors themselves. They participated in giving campaigns to become donors themselves to capture the perspective of a donor. In doing so, they were able to discover and fill in the gaps which led them to create more templates, guides and tools, develop 9 different certification courses, organize events with many digital fundraisers and work directly with large nonprofit organizations to optimize their giving performance.Key Points from the Episode:The Importance of Building Relationships with Your DonorThe Challenges Currently Faced with Digital FundraisingThe Problem of the Email Approach to FundraisingThe Future of FundraisingAbout Tim Kachuriak: A nonprofit thought leader, Tim Kachuriak is the author of the book Optimize Your Fundraising, lead researcher and co-author of the Online Fundraising Scorecard, Why Should I Give to You? (The Nonprofit Value Proposition Index Study), and The Midlevel Donor Crisis. Kachuriak has trained organizations in fundraising optimization around the world and is a frequent speaker at international nonprofit conferences. Kachuriak is also the co-founder and board member for the Human Coalition, a member of the board of directors for Open Doors USA, an Advisory Board Member for the SMU Digital Accelerator, Advisory Board Member for Kids Prosper Kids, and an Advisory Board Member for the Blackbaud Institute for Philanthropic Impact.Kachuriak lives in Prosper, TX with his wife Rebecca, and their four children: Max (13), Charlie (11), Gracie (10), and Joey (4).About NextAfter: NextAfter combines the perpetual learning of a fundraising research lab, the practical application of a digital-first agency, and the rigorous instruction of a training institute. Their mission is to decode what works in digital fundraising and then equip nonprofits with that knowledge to fulfill their vision to unleash the most generous generation in the history of the world. They adhere to 8 core values: Focus relentlessly on client success, and everything else will fall into place, Always be testing, Employ MacGyver-like resourcefulness, Be courageous, Empower clients, don’t enslave them, Never compromise our convictions in order to meet financial obligations, Be above reproach, and Err on the side of generosity.Tweetable Moments:01:24 - "What we're looking for in the data is patterns that lead to opportunities to unlock greater digital fundraising performance."08:01 - "People give to people. And the more that we can actually humanize our communications and make it seem more and more like a one-to-one conversation, the more effective it is."Apply to be a Guest on The Thoughtful Entrepreneur: https://go.upmyinfluence.com/podcast-guestLinks Mentioned in this Episode:Want to learn more? Check out the NextAfter website at https://www.nextafter.com/Check out NextAfter on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/next-after/Check out Tim Kachuriak on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/timkachuriak/Check out Tim Kachuriak on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/timkachuriakCheck out NextAfter on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/NextAfterInc/ Don’t forget to subscribe to The Thoughtful Entrepreneur and thank you for listening. Tune in next time!More from UpMyInfluence:Tickets for the FIRST Annual Fame and Profit Summit 2022 are on sale now! Check it out HERE!️  We are actively booking guests for our The Thoughtful Entrepreneur. Schedule HERE. Are you a 6-figure consultant? I’ve got high-level intros for you. Learn more here. What is your #1 Lead Generation BLOCKER? Take my free quiz here.Want to learn more about all the podcasts managed by UpMyInfluence? Opt in here.

In this episode of The Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks with Midori Verity, Founder and CEO of Fuel to Fire.Gina founded Fuel to Fire in the midst of the pandemic. Having been in the business for 25 long years, she never thought an act of nature like this would happen. Although faced with challenges, she remained resilient, flexible and constantly seeking opportunities to continue the business. She realized that at that time many business owners were panicking and just looking for a place to go for help.Fuel to Fire's goal is to build accountability around a community of experienced leaders and entrepreneurs who seek support and guidance. It's a community where these types of people can freely share their thoughts and feelings, receive support, and be guided for next steps of action.Key Points from the Episode:What is Fuel to FireThe Role of Accountability How to Build AccountabilityTips to Exercise Better AccountabilityBuilding a Habit to Achieve Your GoalsAbout Midori Verity: When entrepreneurs want to hit results every time without mental exhaustion or physical burnout, they work with Midori. As a serial entrepreneur with three decades of vetted experience herself, she knows what it takes to start, grow, and rapidly scale a business with ease.Plus, as a mom, she knows the added responsibilities that go into being both a successful business owner and a parent.​Whether she’s consulting with startups to Fortune 500 Silicon Valley giants, Midori’s unique approach has without fail unlocked the full potential in every entrepreneur she coaches.​Midori is also a well-recognized TV show host and highly-sought-after public speaker.About Fuel to Fire: Fuel to Fire is an invite-only accountability group for seasoned entrepreneurs and leaders with big goals who meet weekly for 60-minute accountability sessions. It is for experienced entrepreneurs and leaders in their field, who are enthusiastic about learning, sharing and uplifting others.Tweetable Moments:7:30 - "The culture of Fuel to Fire is that what happens in your group stays in your group, but you’re all there to help one another. The more that you give, the more that you get.”8:13 - "If you know that you have this accountability every single week, you’re going to find solutions to help you solve that problem.”Apply to be a Guest on The Thoughtful Entrepreneur: https://go.upmyinfluence.com/podcast-guestLinks Mentioned in this Episode:Want to learn more? Check out Fuel to Fire website at https://www.fueltofire.co/Check out Fuel to Fire on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/fuel-to-fire/Check out Midori Verity on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/midoriverity/Check out Midori Verity on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/midoriverityCheck out Fuel to Fire on Facebook at  https://www.facebook.com/fueltofirecoaching/Don’t forget to subscribe to The Thoughtful Entrepreneur and thank you for listening. Tune in next time!More from UpMyInfluence:Tickets for the FIRST Annual Fame and Profit Summit 2022 are on sale now! Check it out HERE!️ We are actively booking guests for our The Thoughtful Entrepreneur. Schedule HERE.Are you a 6-figure consultant? I’ve got high-level intros for you. Learn more here.What is your #1 Lead Generation BLOCKER? Take my free quiz here.Want to learn more about all the podcasts managed by UpMyInfluence? Opt in here.

In this episode of The Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks with a fractional COO, Gina Folk. Gina explains that many people often don't fully understand the work of operations. Operations, she says, is the science and art of getting the job done effectively and efficiently. Business owners often fail to realize their desire for growth in the business because they are so focused on day-to-day work, which can lead to burnout and loss of love in business.As a Fractional COO, Gina can perform general oversight by reviewing a company's processes and systems. As a fractional COO, you can benefit from Gina's expertise for a fraction of the cost. She can help set up a company's infrastructure so that it can run smoothly and make all processes repeatable and scalable. Key Points from the Episode:Understand What Business Operations doThe Nature and Scope of OperationsThe Chief Cook and Bottle WasherWhat is the Process of Hiring a COO?What is a Fractional COO? About Gina Folk: Gina Folk has more than 20 years of experience helping organizations and individuals to achieve outstanding performance results, and has led global organizations in change efforts that have delivered improvements valued in the tens of millions of dollars. Folk holds an MBA from Belmont University and a BS in psychology and business from Vanderbilt University. She is a certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and author of the book People Leadership. Tweetable Moments:2:14 - "Operations is everything it takes to get the product or services delivered to your customers in an excellent way.4:20 - "Oftentimes people that still love to do the work but they are not getting the growth because they are so into the business.” Apply to be a Guest on The Thoughtful Entrepreneur: https://go.upmyinfluence.com/podcast-guest Links Mentioned in this Episode: Want to learn more? Check out Gina Folk’s website at https://www.ginafolk.com/Check out Gina Folk on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginafolk/Check out Gina Folk on Facebook at  https://www.facebook.com/GinaLFolk/Don’t forget to subscribe to The Thoughtful Entrepreneur and thank you for listening. Tune in next time! More from UpMyInfluence:Tickets for the FIRST Annual Fame and Profit Summit 2022 are on sale now! Check it out HERE!We are actively booking guests for our The Thoughtful Entrepreneur. Schedule HERE.Are you a 6-figure consultant? I’ve got high-level intros for you. Learn more here.What is your #1 Lead Generation BLOCKER? Take my free quiz here.Want to learn more about all the podcasts managed by UpMyInfluence? Opt in here.

In this episode of The Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks with the Director of TalkRadio.NYC, Sam Liebowitz. TalkRadio.NYC, as Sam explains, is a hybrid between a podcasting network and a traditional radio station. They handle the technological aspects, promotions and email marketing of the show so that the hosts can better focus on their genius. When asked why they should choose podcasting, Sam simply replied that he finds most people can easily make an emotional connection by listening. According to him, it is not always that easy, especially that it takes time and effort to do well, which is why he recommends finding people who can provide their service to you, use them and get to their level of expertise.Sam also highlighted the importance of aligning your message with your brand. Especially if you're looking for opportunities, you have to serve your audience and your industry first, make it fun, and help people in the process. Podcasting is the ultimate networking tool. Key Points from the Episode:What is TalkRadio.NYC?Why Does Podcasting Work?The Pros of PodcastsCommon Challenges Faced When Starting a PodcastThe Business Justification for Starting a PodcastTips to Engaging People About Sam Liebowitz: Sam Liebowitz, known as Conscious Consultant, is a twenty-seven year veteran entrepreneur in the field of human potential and empowerment. For more than ten years, he has owned and operated Double Diamond Wellness, Inc., in the heart of Manhattan. There, Sam provides coaching, business mentoring and healing services. About TalkRadio.NYC: TalkRadio.NYC is a broadcast-quality Internet radio station whose mission is to empower, uplift and educate audiences. They have been in business since 2010 and have produced nearly 50 shows and thousands of episodes. They have over 300,000 listeners in over 120 countries around the world!The programs are produced by professionals for professionals and cover all areas of life. Each of their hosts is an expert in their field on which their show is based. Topics range from leadership, personal and spiritual development, entrepreneurship, non-profit organizations and many other topics relevant to their global audience. Tweetable Moments: 4:30 - "Our brand is about uplifting, educating and empowering people.”5:09 - "However, people do come to me and they do get those benefits, but they come to me because they want to serve their audience, they want to serve their industry.  Apply to be a Guest on The Thoughtful Entrepreneur: https://go.upmyinfluence.com/podcast-guestLinks Mentioned in this Episode: Want to learn more? Check out the TalkRadio.NYC website at https://www.talkradio.nycCheck out the TalkRadio.NYC on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/talkradionyc/Check out Sam Liebowitz on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/consciousconsultant/recent-activity/posts/Check out Sam Liebowitz on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/consultantconscious/Check out TalkRadio.NYC on Facebook at  https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadioNYC/Don’t forget to subscribe to The Thoughtful Entrepreneur and thank you for listening. Tune in next time! More from UpMyInfluence:Tickets for the FIRST Annual Fame and Profit Summit 2022 are on sale now! Check it out HERE!️  We are actively booking guests for our The Thoughtful Entrepreneur. Schedule HERE.Are you a 6-figure consultant? I’ve got high-level intros for you. Learn more here.What is your #1 Lead Generation BLOCKER? Take my free quiz here.Want to learn more about all the podcasts managed by UpMyInfluence? Opt in here.

In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks to the Host of Small Business Tax Savings Podcast, Mike Jesowshek. Small Business Tax Savings podcast brings awareness to tax strategies that can help businesses of different sizes maximize deductions. They help business owners keep most of the earnings while paying as little tax as legally possible. Mike talks about tax strategies business owners tend to overlook and ways to maximize deductions. There are many strategies agency owners can explore. However, he recommends that it's essential to take time to do tax planning. Look at core tax planning, strategize and implement it in your business.  Key points from this episode:Overview of Tax Savings PodcastMost under-utilized tax strategies people overlookMaximizing deductionsAfter-tax vs Pre-tax dollarsDifferent types of tax strategies for different sizes of businessesDownfalls involved with S Corporation.Legal benefits of getting an LLC entityTax strategies Agency owners should look atHow to be strategic with tax saving? About Mike Jesowshek: Mike is a forward-thinking CPA on a mission to guarantee that small business owners pay the least amount of taxes legally possible. He has spent his entire career as an entrepreneur. Throughout this, he witnessed all stages of business, from the good to the bad. This is why he has made it his mission to assist enterprises in experiencing achievements and setbacks. This is the origin of the Small Business Tax Savings Podcast. His ultimate goal is to help business owners in an area they are generally unfamiliar with, accounting, while also ensuring they pay the least amount of taxes legally possible. About Small Business Tax Savings Podcast: It’s geared toward small business owners. They specialize in tax savings and solutions to provide small businesses with a solid financial foundation. They aim to make their clients pay as little tax as legally possible. This quick-hitting podcast hosted by Mike Jesowshek, CPA, aims to provide business owners with critical information without all the fluff. Tweetable Moments:03:06 - "That home office that we have, that computer that we bought, that desk that we bought, all of those are tax deductions to us now that we're business owners."03:21 - "When we talk about maximizing deductions, that's the core concept that we're talking about. We're not talking about go out and buy, spend a bunch of money that you don't need to spend or things on things that you don't need."11:53 - "As long as you're making some type of money, it normally makes sense to just kind of spend a little bit of cash to, to be able to get that LLC rolling." Apply to be a Guest on The Thoughtful Entrepreneur: https://go.upmyinfluence.com/podcast-guestLinks Mentioned in this Episode:Want to learn more? Check out the Small Business Tax Savings Podcast website at https://www.taxsavingspodcast.com/Check out the Small Business Tax Savings Podcast LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/taxsavings/Check out the Small Business Tax Savings Podcast Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/taxsavings/Check out the Small Business Tax Savings Podcast Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TaxPodcast/Check out the Small Business Tax Savings Podcast Twitter at https://twitter.com/tax_podcastCheck out the Small Business Tax Savings Podcast YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvP30-YtTG7NQRIaRrJkWHwCheck out the Small Business Tax Savings Podcast Apple Podcast at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/small-business-tax-savings-podcast/id1377376636Check out Mike Jesowshek on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikejesowshek/Don’t forget to subscribe to The Thoughtful Entrepreneur and thank you for listening. Tune in next time! More from UpMyInfluence:Tickets for the FIRST Annual Fame and Profit Summit 2022 are on sale now! Check it out HERE!️  We are actively booking guests for our The Thoughtful Entrepreneur. Schedule HERE.Are you a 6-figure consultant? I’ve got high-level intros for you. Learn more here.What is your #1 Lead Generation BLOCKER? Take my free quiz here.Want to learn more about all the podcasts managed by UpMyInfluence? Opt in here.

In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks with the Author and Founder of 3 Owl Agency, David Feldman.3 Owl Agency is a quick-thinking team of designers and thinkers who create tailored, data-driven creative solutions that adapt to changing client needs and enable transformational growth. David gives a fresh perspective on running small agencies and using them to make a huge impact. Business owners shouldn't limit themselves to small clients just because of the agency size they run. Setting out to build a company is an excellent opportunity to develop your own culture based on your value.  Key points from this episode:Leveraging small agencies to your advantageThe playbook of how you can grow a business by intentionally staying small but making a significant impact on the worldHow the roles of being a CEO change once you hit the higher 7 figuresThe power in small companiesBenefits of running a smaller companyDon't limit yourself to small clients just because you're a small agencyBuilding a company means you get a unique opportunity to develop your own culture About David Feldman: David is the Founder and Director of Strategy at 3 Owl, an award-winning creative agency that creates websites that stand out from the noise.They’ve worked with companies like Mellow Mushroom, Great American Cookie Company, VitaLink, Taco Mac, and Wahoo. Numbers-wise, 3 Owl has 40+ employees and over seven figures in revenue.At the start of Covid-19, David had to fire 80% of his agency’s staff in one day. Despite the setback, he and the small team that stayed on never missed a deadline and continued to generate millions of dollars in added revenue for their clients. They also managed to grow 3Owl by 20% each year since.In 2021, David also wrote a book about how to scale a small business all while staying intentionally small, which is to be released by his publisher on May 15.About 3 Owl: 3 Owl is a cutting-edge branding agency that works with entrepreneurs with big dreams and goals. To equip their clients for success, they design fluid brand identities supported by the latest technologies and tools. They also build data-driven creative solutions that adapt to clients' shifting demands and support their transformational growth.Tweetable Moments:10:32 - "When you build your own company, you have a unique opportunity to build a culture which is just based on your values and based on your vision."09:08 - "Build long term relationships. There's so much more value there compared to the one-off projects with smaller clients."Apply to be a Guest on The Thoughtful Entrepreneur: https://go.upmyinfluence.com/podcast-guestLinks Mentioned in this Episode:Want to learn more? Check out the 3 Owl website at https://3owl.agency/Check out the 3 Owl Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/3owl.agency/Check out the 3 Owl Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/3owl.agency/Check out David Feldman on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-feldman-atl/Don’t forget to subscribe to The Thoughtful Entrepreneur and thank you for listening. Tune in next time!More from UpMyInfluence:Tickets for the FIRST Annual Fame and Profit Summit 2022 are on sale now! Check it out HERE!️  We are actively booking guests for our The Thoughtful Entrepreneur. Schedule HERE. Are you a 6-figure consultant? I’ve got high-level intros for you. Learn more here. What is your #1 Lead Generation BLOCKER? Take my free quiz here.

In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks to the Co-Founder and Audience Awakening Expert of Inspiral Agency, John Abbott.Inspiral works with coaches and trainers struggling to sell their programs to their audience. John witnessed this firsthand and came up with the marketing approach of the Giving Model. Through this method, he addresses the barriers stopping the audience from accessing valuable resources offered by his clients and finds a way to bridge that gap for them. Making sales through this marketing strategy can make companies gain more profit. By giving more value and sharing gifts with their audience, their clients obtain advocates who will do the marketing for them — telling others about their wonderful experiences and the transformation they were exposed to. Key points from this episode:How did the idea of giving start?Coming from a place of giving can spark a new and interested audienceMaking sales through the foundation of givingHow does this marketing approach affect the profits?The importance of assessing applicants for the Giving ModelCan this marketing approach get speakers and trainers additional clients? About John Abbott: John Abbott, best-selling author and creator of The Giving Model, shows people how to build GIVING into their business. John believes that by giving we attract more to us. John started his entrepreneur journey at just 17 years old and has mentored over 200 entrepreneurs. As an expert in sales and marketing, John's goal is to add value to your audience by sharing how to implement The Giving Model. The Giving Model has helped many speakers and business owners add 30+ percent to their revenues.About Inspiral Agency: Inspiral is a small, extremely productive marketing and sales agency that predominantly serves high-end clients with the Giving Model service. They collaborate with speakers, event businesses, and promoters to maximize the impact of events to inspire and influence more lives. In essence, the Giving Model bridges the financial divide, allowing many more prospects to say yes to their transformation and, as a result, making a far more significant effect through the gifts our speakers were born to give to the world. The Giving Model has helped Anthony Robbins, Cloe Madanes, Peter Sage, Skip Archimedes, Brandon Bays, Roger Hamilton, and many others attract thousands more into their high-end programs and millions more in earnings. Tweetable Moments:15:58 - "The numbers work because the first ten that you sold, if you have a profitable business, clearly is a profitable model. Otherwise, you wouldn't be continuing that model."20:53 - "There is something that changes when you give first to someone, meet someone, and help them achieve what they want."Apply to be a Guest on The Thoughtful Entrepreneur: https://go.upmyinfluence.com/podcast-guestLinks Mentioned in this Episode:Want to learn more? Check out the Inspiral Agency website at https://inspiral.agency/Check out John Abbott on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnabbottme/Check out John Abbott on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/johnabbottmeDon’t forget to subscribe to The Thoughtful Entrepreneur and thank you for listening. Tune in next time!More from UpMyInfluence:Tickets for the FIRST Annual Fame and Profit Summit 2022 are on sale now! Check it out HERE!️  We are actively booking guests for our The Thoughtful Entrepreneur. Schedule HERE. Are you a 6-figure consultant? I’ve got high-level intros for you. Learn more here. What is your #1 Lead Generation BLOCKER? Take my free quiz here.

In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks to the Principal Owner of Humans First, Rob Krecak.In today's world, where people are increasingly alienating themselves, Humans First help people connect with others. They work to remind individuals that love and joy come from connecting with others. Rob has historically been known for many things and made his mark in his business niche. He works as Chief Connection Officer, guiding companies and teams to a four-day work without losses in their profitability. He's an advocate that it's one of the effective ways to solve the stress and burnout problems in businesses. He believes that a substantial reason people can't deal with stress is the lack of social connection, making them perceive stress differently compared to individuals who fill their social tank. Key points from this episode:Overview of Four Day Work Weeks without cutting profitabilityImportance of retention mechanism for companiesHow does the Four Day Work Weeks work?Benefits of Four Day Work Weeks in companies and businessesWhat is the value of the Four Day Work Week system in recruiting?The importance of compartmentalizationTechnology increases stress and decreases our ability to deal with stressThe impact of technology, how people use it, and quality of lifeWhat do employees value more today? About Rob Krecak: After ten years of successfully running seven businesses, Robert is now focusing on his next venture. Humans First seek to help individuals improve their relationship with technology so that they may devote more time to the things that matter most in life, such as family and enjoyment. They accomplish this by legally shifting businesses from a 5-day workweek to a 4-day workweek while maintaining production and profitability. He works with open-minded CEOs who recognize that their staff may be frustrated or burned out and don't know how to overcome this.About Humans First: Humans First help business owners understand how technology affects mental health, relationships, and workplace efficiency through better technological mindfulness. Their Day Back System enables businesses to switch from a 5-day workweek to a 4-day workweek while maintaining production and profitability.Tweetable Moments:04:29 - "Many people don't realize that they're using their phones in a way that doesn't serve them well."06:07 - "In any given company, at any time, 80% of the value comes from the top 20% of employees. Those are your rockstar employees."Apply to be a Guest on The Thoughtful Entrepreneur: https://go.upmyinfluence.com/podcast-guestLinks Mentioned in this Episode:Want to learn more? Check out the Humans First website at https://www.humansfirst.us/Check out Humans First on Tiktok at https://www.tiktok.com/@humans_firstCheck out Humans First on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Humans-First-106303642135507/?ref=pages_you_manageCheck out Rob Krecak on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharontoerek/Check out Rob Krecak on Email at rob@humansfirst.usDon’t forget to subscribe to The Thoughtful Entrepreneur and thank you for listening. Tune in next time!More from UpMyInfluence:Tickets for the FIRST Annual Fame and Profit Summit 2022 are on sale now! Check it out HERE!️  We are actively booking guests for our The Thoughtful Entrepreneur. Schedule HERE. Are you a 6-figure consultant? I’ve got high-level intros for you. Learn more here. What is your #1 Lead Generation BLOCKER? Take my free quiz here.

In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks with the Principal Owner of Legal and Creative and Toerek Law, Sharon Toerek.Legal and Creative work with independent marketing agencies and digital marketing across the US. They help business owners monetize their intellectual capital and advertise and manage its legal implications. Sharon shared examples of rules or laws that people don't take seriously in the business focused issue and peer IP-focused issue perspective. She further explains when marketing agencies would need to consult a legal agency. According to her, agencies' intellectual property is their most significant asset, and how they leverage it is completely up to them. Key points from this episode:Laws that aren't being taken seriously enoughHow would businesses know if they need legal recourse?Leveling the playfield between the client and agency with legal recourseThe importance of confidentialityAre electronically signed documents and contracts worth a dime?Legal and Creative can help you with 3 things:Intellectual property, protection, registration, and other IP issues in marketing.Business transactions require solid documentation and a legal tool kit to protect businesses.Help businesses be compliant in the evolving regulatory landscape in marketing.About Sharon Toerek: Sharon Toerek is Principal of Toerek Law, where she focuses her law practice on helping professionals in the advertising, marketing, and creative industries monetize their intellectual capital, and manage the legal risks of their work. Sharon provides proactive, strategic counsel to marketing agencies on legal issues they face continually in their work, including agency-brand contracts, social media, content marketing legal compliance, and trademark and copyright protection. Sharon also created the Legal + Creative Agency Protection System, a subscription-based legal toolkit for marketing agencies. About Legal and Creative:Legal + Creative is a service that helps professionals in marketing, advertising, and communications protect their creative assets and generate revenue from those assets. This section contains articles discussing the legal difficulties encountered daily by marketers. Some examples of these difficulties include intellectual property rights, compliance with social media and content marketing, and the interactions between agencies, their clients, and freelancers. They protect, enforce, and monetize intellectual capital for advertising, marketing, and design professionals, as well as manage the legal ramifications of their work. Legal Creative caters to customers' needs in the advertising, marketing, and creative services industries, and she offers proactive, strategic advice on legal difficulties that firms confront.Tweetable Moments:08:41 - "Both sides [client and prospect] should be protected, and both sides should agree that what they're sharing doesn't go any farther without the permission of both parties."10:25 - "We think it's in the best interest of all parties to agree to keep all the information we're sharing confidential."Apply to be a Guest on The Thoughtful Entrepreneur:https://go.upmyinfluence.com/podcast-guestLinks Mentioned in this Episode:Want to learn more? Check out the Legal and Creative website at https://www.legalandcreative.com/Check out Legal and Creative on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/legal-creative/Check out Sharon Toerek on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharontoerek/Check out Sharon Toerek on Twitter at https://twitter.com/SharonToerekDon’t forget to subscribe to The Thoughtful Entrepreneur and thank you for listening. Tune in next time!More from UpMyInfluence:Tickets for the FIRST Annual Fame and Profit Summit 2022 are on sale now! Check it out HERE!️  We are actively booking guests for our The Thoughtful Entrepreneur. Schedule HERE. Are you a 6-figure consultant? I’ve got high-level intros for you. Learn more here. What is your #1 Lead Generation BLOCKER? Take my free quiz here.