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Our guest today is Nick Huber. Nick is an entrepreneur, investor, and social media influencer. He owns stakes in 11 companies, including a real estate private equity firm and several agencies. As a content creator, he has published over 400 podcast episodes, 200+ articles, and thousands of tweets. Through content, he shares his life and business philosophy while simultaneously developing a diverse portfolio of sweaty startups in real-time. Nick shares his journey from starting a small student storage company to building a multi-million dollar self-storage empire and beyond. He provides valuable insights on how he grew his businesses, attracted talent through social media, and even made a game-changing investment in a company called Support Shepherd. Nick also dives into the importance of providing value upfront, the art of delegation, and the power of empowering employees to make decisions. Join us as we talk about Nick’s journey as an entrepreneur, the birth of Storage Squad, raising money for startups, Nick’s Twitter journey, attracting talent through Twitter, adding value to people, and more.[13.31] Storage Squad – We dive into the birth story of Storage Squad, a college moving and storage service.[21.19] The momentum – It takes a lot more than a world-changing idea to build a company, especially for a college student.[28.55] Raising money – Nick walks us through how he raised money for Storage Squad.[35.30] Twitter journey – Nick shares the story behind starting his Twitter account.[47.41] Courting controversy - Nick uses Twitter to court controversy as one of his avenues for growing his business.[01.00.38] Attracting talent – We talk about Twitter’s ability to find the best talent for something in any space.[01.14.59] Delegation - As a business owner, you have to put people who are competent and have been tested and trained between you and your problems.[01.22.57] Adding value – We talk about what happens when you keep adding value to people’s lives and how it can build trust as an end result.Connect with Nick HuberLinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/sweatystartup/ Website - sweatystartup.com/                 nickhuber.com/ Twitter - twitter.com/sweatystartup Nick's growing business empire:Business Brokerage - https://nickhuber.com/Personal Brand - https://sweatystartup.com/Self Storage - https://boltstorage.com/Bold SEO - https://boldseo.com/Insurance - https://titanrisk.com/Recruiting - https://recruitjet.com/Landing Page / Web Development - https://webrun.com/Overseas Staffing - https://supportshepherd.com/Debt and Equity - https://bluekeycapital.com/Tax Credit - https://taxcredithunter.com/Cost Segregation - https://recostseg.com/Performance Marketing - https://adrhino.com/Pest control - https://spidexx.com/Nick's Book - https://antientrepreneur.com/

Our guest today is Tricia Huffman, a podcast host, speaker, Manager of Integrity to Grammy Award-winning artists, and founder of Your Joyologist.For over a decade she has been a called upon mental health and mindset expert spreading her mission to claim joy daily via her empowering social media posts, real talk podcast, coaching work, product line, Own Your Awesome daily inspiration app, book, and everything that she doesTricia joined us today to talk about her book, ‘F the Shoulds. Do the Wants: Get Clear on Who You Are, What You Want, and Why You Want It.Tricia shares her personal journey of prioritizing herself and breaking free from societal expectations. From her pivotal moment at age fifteen to her career as a live sound engineer, Tricia's story will inspire you to question the word "should" and embrace your true desires in order to live a more fulfilling life. Starting the conversation, Tricia explains her journey to realizing how much the word ‘should’ has power over our lives.We usually mistake ‘should’ with ‘want’. We think we are going after what we want, but it’s what we think we should want. The shoulds are the result of outside influences in your life. If you want to get control over your life, you have to replace your shoulds with your wants.Join us as Tricia dives deep into the power of self-validation, forgiveness, and the importance of trusting your own unique path to success. Are you ready to let go of judgment, make choices from a place of empowerment, and cultivate a mindset of growth? Then let's jump right into this incredible episode of The Growth Guide with Tricia Huffman.[07.02] Giving up the should – Starting the conversation, Tricia shares a brief bio about herself and how life-changing it was for her after giving up the word ‘should’.[13.38] Is it selfish – Taking care of yourself and doing what you feel is right is the furthest thing from being selfish.[22.38] Doubting the doubt – It’s okay to have doubts, fears, and regrets because you are human. But you have to make peace with those things in order to go forward.[29.48] Internal dialog – Tricia explains how she deals with her inner critic.[35.44] Feeling lower – No one can make you feel you are not enough or strong without your consent. You only get to make that choice for yourself.[43.28] The possibility – We talk about why people are afraid to put themselves out there.[50.25] Punishing yourself – Punishing yourself for things that happened in the past doesn’t help you move forward or change the future.[58.52] The shame – We talk about why we feel shame for doing things that make us happy.[01.08.54] The judgment - The fear of being judged is even bigger than the fear of failure.[01.16.07] Recognition - We talk about why it is important to recognize that we are enough in order to move forward.ResourcesConnect with Tricia HuffmanWebsite - yourjoyologist.com/Twitter - https://twitter.com/yourjoyologistInstagram - instagram.com/_triciahuffman/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/yourjoyologistBook by Tricia HuffmanF the Shoulds. Do the Wants: Get Clear on Who You Are, What You Want, and Why You Want It.Book by Joshua Heter, Richard Greene Punk Rock and Philosophy (Pop Culture and Philosophy)

This week’s episode of the Growth Guide podcast features Light Watkins. He is a speaker, podcaster, author, teacher, and TEDx speaker. Light has taught thousands of people to meditate through his public, private, and corporate courses and retreats. Light has delivered highly inspirational keynotes at iconic brands and events, including at MindBodyGreen, SoHo House, Wanderlust Festivals, Apple, and Summit, among others, on meditation and the art of cultivating happiness. Light joined us today to talk about his book, "Travel Light: Spiritual Minimalism to Live a More Fulfilled Life."Starting the conversation, Light shares his journey to becoming a minimalist and the difference between minimalism and spiritual minimalism.Everyone wants to be the best version of themselves. It’s natural that you do your best if you are passionate about what you’re doing. If you do things you are not passionate about, it’s going to be hard for you to do or be the best. Doing conventional things makes everything complicated. We talk about listening to the small voice inside your head to do the things you are passionate about and the impact it has on your life.Your heart never lies to you. It’s always precise about the things that will be good in your life. Sometimes it can be hard to do whatever your heart tells you to do, and it will take more effort from you. But that’s how your heart helps you to be comfortable with being uncomfortable.Join us as Light Watkins guides us towards a life of mindfulness, authenticity, and self-realization.[07.00] Minimalism – Starting the conversation, Light shares the difference between minimalism and spiritual minimalism.[14.56] Vedic meditation – We discuss how Vedic meditation works and its two types of meditators.[21.50] Self-realization – The universe has a voice. It speaks to your inner feelings.[30.51] Do what your heart calls – It’s important that what you do makes you happy. Light shares how to turn up the volume on your little inner voice to do what makes you happy.[40.34] Shifting why – You have to give your best to whatever you do in your life. Being the best version of yourself is going to give you so much in the process.[50.00] Heart voice – Your heart never lies. It helps you find comfort in discomfort.[58.03] Happiness – Fulfillment is the trust you have in your ability to adapt to change, which is going to increase significantly, says Light.[01.10.49] Ignite your curiosity – Curiosity comes naturally to us. We talk about how the universe gives us new experiences through curiosity and how walking helps you to ignite our curiosity. ResourcesConnect with Light WatkinsWebsite - lightwatkins.com/Instagram - instagram.com/lightwatkins/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/LightWatkinsTwitter - twitter.com/LightWatkins Book by Light WatkinsTravel Light: Spiritual Minimalism to Live a More Fulfilled LifeBook by Neale Donald WalschConversations with God: An Uncommon Dialogue, Book 1Book by Rick RubinThe Creative Act: A Way of BeingBook by Robert M PirsigZen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance: An Inquiry into Values

Today, my guest is Beth Stallwood, a speaker, coach, podcast host, consultant, facilitator, and author. She is the director and lead Consultant at Beth Stallwood Transformant Ltd. Beth is on a mission to help people create and cultivate joy in their work and to enable organizations to create the right environment for success. She joined us today to talk about her book, ‘WorkJoy: A Toolkit for a Better Working Life." Throughout the conversation, we dive into the three Es to reduce work gloom: the balance between work and life, values and behaviors, boundaries, mood hoovers, and more.Beth discusses the importance of relationships and networking for personal and professional growth. Beth shares her insights on the different roles individuals can play in their network and how these roles contribute to overall success.Most people believe in the balance between work and life. But we are trying hard to find a balance between two entirely different things. What we should consider is how work fits into our lives. We talk about the common mentality of people toward work-life balance and how you should set boundaries if you believe in it.Overall, this episode of The Growth Guide provides valuable insights on relationships, networking, setting boundaries, and finding joy and satisfaction in one's work life. Listeners will gain practical advice and tools to enhance their personal and professional growth.[08.09] The three Es – Energy, engagement, and experimentation are the three Es to reduce work gloom and cultivate work joy.[21.37] The balance – The understanding of how work fits into life[28.13] The values – Beth talks about understanding values, their purpose for creating work joy, and the importance of ensuring behaviors line up with those values.[36.50] Alignment of values – The importance of aligning values with the people who lead you in your organization[44.13] Bouncy boundaries - Situationally specific things that cannot be considered a simple yes or no.[53.00] Yes or No? – We talk about the importance of taking time to say yes or no to something.[01.02.20] The confidence – Beth shares her idea on the level of confidence leaders might have in things in work life and how to work them out with the employees.[01.09.25] The connection – We try to stay connected with particular people who bring some magic into our lives when times are hard.[01.17.06] Mood hoovers – We talk about the types of people who drain our energy and positivity.ResourcesConnect with Beth StallwoodLinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/beth-stallwood-415a0928/ Website - bethstallwood.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/createworkjoy/Book by Beth StallwoodWorkJoy: A toolkit for a better working lifeBook by David EpsteinRange: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized WorldBook by Deb MashekCollabor(h)ate: How to build incredible collaborative relationships at work (even if you’d rather work alone)

Join me and my guest, Jonah Berger, Wharton Professor, keynote speaker, consultant and best-selling author.  As a highly sought-after keynote speaker and consultant, Jonah has worked with major organizations like Apple, Google, Nike, and The Gates Foundation, helping them understand and leverage the power of words to drive impact.  Jonah joins me today to discuss his book, Magic Words: What to Say to Get Your Way. In today's episode, Join Jonah Berger as he unlocks the secrets of effective communication and embraces the magic words that can change your world.In our conversation, we delve into the fascinating world of language and its transformative effects. We start by exploring captivating stories that highlight the magic of words. Jonah shares real-life examples and case studies demonstrating how specific language choices can shape perceptions, ignite curiosity, and leave a lasting impact.Throughout the episode, we cover various key concepts from Jonah's book, "Magic Words." We discuss the art of storytelling and the Pratfall Effect, where vulnerability and imperfections enhance relatability and engagement. We also explore the power of uncertainty and emotion in creating captivating content that resonates with audiences.Listen to gain  valuable insights on how to leverage language to increase impact, engage audiences, and tell more relatable and impactful stories. Join us on this episode of The Growth Guide to explore the world of language and its role in growth and connection.[00:31] The Magic Words: Harnessing the Power of Language for Impactful Communication[04:20] The Magic of SPEACC: Harnessing the Power of Language for Impactful Communication[07:12] Unleashing the Power of Emotion: The Art of Storytelling and the Pratfall Effect[12:43] Captivating Audiences: The Power of Uncertainty and Emotion in Content[16:45] Unlocking Curiosity: The Power of Open Loops in Engaging Online Content[19:19] The Power of Questions: Reigniting Curiosity, Impact, and Likability[23:04] Unlocking the Magic: Mastering the Art of Asking the Right Question[24:42] Magic in Communication: Cracking the Power of Words for Maximum ImpactResources:Connect with Jonah:LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/j1berger/Website: jonahberger.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/j1bergerJonah’s Book:Magic Words:What to Say to Get Your Way

This week on the Growth Guide, our guest is Laura Gassner Otting, a keynote speaker, media personality, executive coach, and Wall Street Journal best-selling author. She encourages audiences to imagine bigger and accept greater challenges that go beyond their existing, constrained scope of belief in order to help them think beyond the uncertainty and indecision that leave wonderful ideas in limbo. She joined us today to talk about her book, ‘Wonderhell: Why Success Doesn't Feel Like It Should... and What to Do About It.’Laura discusses the struggles that successful individuals often face behind the scenes, shedding light on the importance of personal freedom and prioritizing what truly matters. Laura introduces the concept of consonance, emphasizing the significance of alignment and flow in our lives. She highlights the experiences of individuals who have achieved work-life alignment rather than traditional work-life balance, showcasing how their calling, connection, contribution, and control align with their values and goals. We also delve into Laura's personal journey, from her overachievement struggles during the pandemic to her decision to start a search firm with a mission-driven focus. She shares the lessons she has learned about defining success on one's own terms and making decisions based on personal goals and values rather than societal expectations. Throughout the episode, Laura addresses the challenges of motivation and accountability, drawing from her own experiences as an athlete. She reveals how she overcame a sprained ankle during the New York City Marathon, pushing through the pain to finish the race. Join us on this episode of The Growth Guide as we unpack these transformative insights and learn how to navigate the journey towards personal growth and success.[07.13] The vote - We've been trained to crave opinions, permission, and votes from other people. But in reality, we don't need any of those things to do what we want to do. [13.01] Imposter syndrome - Laura defines imposter syndrome and how to navigate the negativity.[21.29] Dreaming in elephants - It takes a long time to create a big idea, but the end result is going to be worth the effort. We’ve got to start dreaming in elephants.[29.35] Doing bigger - It's good to dream big. But you have to feel ready for the big steps.[36.08] Creating luck - We talk about the four factors of creating luck and how to overcome imposter syndrome with that. [44.33] Making decisions - Making a wrong decision is far better than not making a decision at all because you can at least learn from your mistakes. [54.06] Baby steps - You start doing things as small as possible. Every step you take towards the goal will feel like you are the person who completes challenges that others won't.[01.01.01] Being uncomfortable - It's important that we get comfortable with being uncomfortable. [01.07.02] Accountability - Motivation doesn't drive you forward. But accountability does.[01.16.03] Gratitude - Gratitude means you pay attention and are grateful for the things you have.ResourcesConnect with LauraLinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/heylgo/  Twitter - twitter.com/heylgo  Instagram - instagram.com/heylgo/  Website - lauragassnerotting.com/ Book by LauraWonderhell: Why Success Doesn't Feel Like It Should . . . and What to Do About ItBook by Richard Wiseman The Luck Factor

This week’s episode of the Growth Guide Podcast marks a special milestone as we celebrate Episode 100. In honor of this occasion, we're flipping the script, and Clint, the host of the Growth Guide Podcast, will be stepping into the hot seat as the esteemed guest and guest host, Lauren Keen Aumond (host of the Adulting is Easy Podcast), takes the reins. Join us as Clint steps into the hot seat to discuss the strategies, insights, and mindset shifts that fuel personal and professional growth.During the conversation, we explore the art of balancing acts, discussing how to juggle roles and priorities effectively. We also discuss the secrets of transforming goals into reality, unveiling the power of consistency, and harnessing the strength of habits for success. Moreover, we explore the significance of accountability and adventure, discovering how we can conquer challenges with the support of those around us. We delve into the world of relationships and uncover the magic of complementary forces, understanding how to balance strengths for harmonious connections.Teamwork takes center stage as we explore the power of synergy and share insights on building dynamic and balanced teams. We also embark on a journey of self-discovery, exploring the potential within us and unlocking our strengths to find flow in our lives.Passion, career, and leadership are in focus as we navigate the path of growth and empathy. We uncover real estate investing secrets in a changing market, learning how to turn losses into gains. And for all the content creators, we dive into embracing failure, building the comeback muscle, and mastering consistency in content creation and skill stacking. Additionally, we explore the world of real estate, gaining insights into digital leverage and navigating opportunities to build wealth. Lastly, we discuss the power of influence and building a personal brand, embracing the endless possibilities of the digital age.[01:17] Balancing Acts: Juggling Roles and Priorities[07:59] Achieving the Impossible: Transforming Goals into Reality[13:33] Unleashing the Power of Consistency: Transforming Habits for Success [21:56] Accountability and Adventure: Conquering Challenges with Support[23:41] Complementary Forces: Balancing Strengths in Relationships[25:34] The Power of Synergy: Building a Dynamic and Balanced Team[27:13] Embracing Strengths: Unlocking Your Full Potential and Finding Flow[30:22] Finding Flow: Aligning Strengths, Purpose, and Environment[34:08] Navigating Passion, Career, and Leadership: A Journey of Growth and Empathy[50:15] From Losses to Gains: Real Estate Investing Strategies in a Changing Marke[58:12] Embracing Failure and Building the Comeback Muscle: The Journey of a Content Creator[01:02:45] From Overwhelm to Consistency: Mastering Content Creation and Skill Stacking[01:10:10] Real Estate Insights and Digital Leverage: Navigating Opportunities and Building Wealth[01:15:54] The Power of Leverage and Building a Personal Brand: Embracing Opportunities in the Digital AgeResources:Adulting is Easy: Making Personal Finance & Real Estate Easy Podcast with Lauren Keen Aumond

Today on the show, we are joined by Simran Jeet Singh. Simran is an executive director, a senior adviser at The Aspen Institute’s Religion & Society Program, and an author. The influence of Simran's thought leadership on bias, empathy, wisdom, and justice can be found in a variety of institutional settings, including business, educational, and government organizations. He joined us today to talk about his bestselling book, "The Light We Give: How Sikh Wisdom Can Transform Your Life".Simran discusses the power of engaging with people who are different from us and the importance of embracing relationships that challenge us. Simran shares about their family history and being the first person in their family to be born into a society of diversity. They delve into the principles of Sikhism, a relatively young religion founded by Guru Nanak, which emphasizes the oneness of all creation and rejects hierarchy and supremacy. Simran also opens up about their personal experiences of facing discrimination and racism, particularly after 9/11, and the challenges they have encountered in maintaining their Sikh identity.Tune in to this episode of The Growth Guide to gain insights into engaging with diversity, Sikh philosophy, the power of community, the value of prayer, and finding light in the face of darkness."[05.17] Opening up – Starting the conversation, Simran shares how he learned the importance of opening up to people rather than shutting down. [12.58] Racism - Simran refreshes his memories of living with racism in Texas and how it affected them in early 2000. [24.20] Shared identity – Building connection by focusing on shared identity instead of individual identity.[34.28] The value – We talk about the importance of being in relationships with people who have different backgrounds. [43.13] Prayers - The power of prayer is not the change that occurs in what happens, but the change that occurs within ourselves. [51.24] Feeling alive – It differs from person to person what makes them feel alive. We talk about how people feel alive when they think about the things they love.[01.01.57] Purpose of life – The importance of figuring out the purpose of life.ResourcesConnect with SimranLinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/simran-jeet-singh-006b7383/ Instagram - instagram.com/sikhprof/ Twitter - twitter.com/simran Website - simranjeetsingh.org/ Book by SimranThe Light We Give: How Sikh Wisdom Can Transform Your Life Book by Malcolm XThe Autobiography of Malcolm X 

This week’s episode features Brian Feroldi. Brian is a financial educator, author, speaker, creator, and YouTuber. Brian began investing in 2004. He had no idea what he was doing at first, but as his experience and knowledge of the stock market developed, his returns improved considerably. He enjoys assisting others in making better financial decisions, particularly with regard to investments. He joined us today to talk about his book, ‘Why Does the Stock Market Go Up?: Everything You Should Have Been Taught About Investing in School, But Weren't.’According to Brian, the most powerful time to start investing is when you are young. The more time that you have on your side, the more powerful the dollars that you are putting into the market. Brian shares the common investing mistakes people make and how to avoid making those mistakes.We explore the benefits and potential pitfalls of taking a company public and investing in mutual funds. Brian also dives into the history of the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the creation of the S&P 500. Additionally, Brian discusses the importance of finding a good financial advisor and the various investment accounts available. The episode ends with an explanation of how bid and ask prices work in the stock market and the impact of market fluctuations. Whether you're a seasoned investor or just starting out, this episode offers valuable insights into the world of finance.[02.54] US stock market – Starting the conversation, Brian explains why he addresses the US stock market as the greatest wealth-creation machine of all time in his book.[10.29] Selling ownership – We talk about how a corporation can raise money from investors by selling ownership in itself.[16.03] New York Stock Exchange - The largest stock market exchange in the world today.[23.15] IPO – Brian defines what an IPO is and how it interfaces with the stock market.[30.21] P/E ratio – Brian defines the Price to Earnings ratio and the macroeconomic factors that resulted in a high or low ratio in different time periods.[38.05] Benjamin Graham – Benjamin Graham invented the concept of value investing, influenced Warren Buffett[43.00] Compounding - The compounding of an investment leads to massive gains in wealth over time.[50.49] Mutual funds – Brian explains the reasons for the underperformance of mutual funds.[59.46] Financial advisor – We talk about the things people need to be looking out for if they are going to use a financial advisor. ResourcesConnect with Brian Website - brianferoldi.com/ LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/brianferoldi/ Instagram - instagram.com/brianferoldi/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@BrianFeroldiYTTwitter - twitter.com/BrianFeroldi Book by BrianWhy Does The Stock Market Go Up?: Everything You Should Have Been Taught About Investing In School, But Weren't Book by Robert T. KiyosakiRich Dad Poor Dad: What the Rich Teach Their Kids About Money That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not!Book by Terry SmithInvesting for Growth: How to make money by only buying the best companies in the world – An anthology of investment writing

This week’s episode of The Growth Guide podcast features Vanessa Loder. Vanessa is a women's career leadership expert, writer, TEDx speaker and energetic spark plug committed to helping women expand what's possible for their lives. She joined us today to talk about her book, "The Soul Solution: A Guide for Brilliant, Overwhelmed Women to Quiet the Noise, Find Their Superpower, and (Finally) Feel Satisfied."The old success myth says being successful means having money, prestige, and power over people. But if you only consider gaining these, you are going to end up feeling empty one day. Starting the conversation, Vanessa defines the old success myth and how to use the new paradigm of success to find out your version of success in life.Energetic breadcrumbs are those little moments when you feel energized, alive, or curious about something. They can seem small, insignificant, or random, but they can be good for you in a way you cannot see. Vanessa defines breadcrumbs as a way for people to start to tune into the wisdom of their souls and their hearts.Vanessa shares personal stories and offers tips and techniques for cultivating self-compassion, catching negative self-talk, and creating radical change within existing structures and systems. This episode is full of valuable insights and actionable advice for anyone looking to live from their heart and soul.[02.36] Paradigm success – Starting the conversation, Vanessa explains the old success myth and the new paradigm success.[11.03] Listening to your heart – You will eventually become the person you are meant to be when you start listening to your heart.[17.23] The burden – We talk about the burden women have to carry because we still live in a patriarchal social system.[25.00] Energetic breadcrumbs - Little moments when you feel energized, alive, or curious about something.[31.00] The four quadrants – The zone of incompetence, the zone of competence, the zone of excellence, and the zone of genius[37.32] The hollowness – Your career is important. But your family holds way too much value.[44.00] Radical responsibility – Vanessa defines radical responsibility.[51.52] Self-compassion – How does self-compassion actually increase willpower?[01.01.23] The right thing – If you betray yourself first, then you betray the people around you.ResourcesConnect with VanessaWebsite - vanessaloder.com/ LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/vanessaloder/ Instagram - instagram.com/vanessa.loder/ Book by VanessaThe Soul Solution: A Guide for Brilliant, Overwhelmed Women to Quiet the Noise, Find Their Superpower, and (Finally) Feel SatisfiedBook by Gay HendricksThe Big Leap: Conquer Your Hidden Fear and Take Life to the Next Levelamazon.com/Big-Leap-Conquer-Hidden-Level/dp/0061735361 Book by Brian L. WeissMany Lives, Many Masters: The True Story of a Prominent Psychiatrist, His Young Patient, and the Past-Life Therapy That Changed Both Their LivesBook by Jen SinceroYou Are a Badass at Making Money: Master the Mindset of Wealthamazon.com/You-Are-Badass-Making-Money/dp/0735222975