

Just Get Started
Brian Ondrako
The Just Get Started Podcast is your go-to guide for breaking free from self-doubt, stepping outside your comfort zone, and taking action toward the life and business you truly want. Each episode dives into the real, messy journey of starting something new—whether it's leaving corporate, launching an idea, landing your first clients, or pushing past the mental barriers that try to hold you back.
Through tactical insights and raw, relatable conversations, you'll gain the clarity, confidence, and motivation to stop overthinking and to just get started!
Through tactical insights and raw, relatable conversations, you'll gain the clarity, confidence, and motivation to stop overthinking and to just get started!
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Nov 17, 2022 • 18min
#304 The Importance of a Morning Routine - Brian Ondrako solo episode (repost from 2021)
In this solo episode, I wanted to reshare an episode I did last year around creating a Morning Routine and some things to consider if you have thought about improving those early moments of your day.Here is the written version if you'd prefer to read it on my blog - https://brianondrako.com/blog/benefits-of-a-morning-routine/........ Thank you for listening! If you wanted to learn more about the host, Brian Ondrako, check out his “Now” Page - https://www.brianondrako.com/now or Sign up for his Weekly Newsletter and 3x a Week Blog - https://brianondrako.com/subscribe/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 16, 2022 • 10min
#303 Goalsetting with the F.E.E.L. Framework - Brian Ondrako solo episode (repost from 2020)
In this solo episode, I repost a solo episode from 2 years back where I discuss my F.E.E.L. Framework for Goalsetting and how it might help you prioritize the things you want to accomplish in 2022. I also have this in written form if you'd like to read it on my blog here - https://brianondrako.com/life/feelframework/ ........ Thank you for listening! If you wanted to learn more about the host, Brian Ondrako, check out his “Now” Page - https://www.brianondrako.com/now or Sign up for his Weekly Newsletter and 3x a Week Blog - https://brianondrako.com/subscribe/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 15, 2022 • 47min
#302 Tim Swindle and Scott Brown on Getting Your Ideas Out Into The World
Episode 302 features the Co-Founders of PaddleSmash, Tim Swindle, and Scott Brown.Find Tim and Scott Online:Website: www.paddlesmash.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/paddlesmash/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-NvHdB6xAhUZeNytDH87Ng/featuredFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/paddlesmashgameTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@paddlesmashAbout Tim and Scott:Tim and Scott are experienced entrepreneurs in the toy and game space, having successfully launched and exited multiple companies between the two of them. Their latest project is a new outdoor game called PaddleSmash, which combines the best elements of Pickleball and Spikeball. When not coming up with new ways to bring fun to the world, they can be found spending time with their family or competing in whatever sport they're playing that day......... Thank you for listening! If you wanted to learn more about the host, Brian Ondrako, check out his “Now” Page - https://www.brianondrako.com/now or Sign up for his Weekly Newsletter and 3x a Week Blog - https://brianondrako.com/subscribe/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 10, 2022 • 52min
#301 Tony Zorc on Upgrading Our Country - 2024 United States Presidential Candidate
Episode 301 features Tony Zorc, the Founder of Upgrade My County and the 2024 United States Presidential Candidate for the Movement.Find Tony Online:Website: upgrademycountry.orgLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonyzorcInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tonyzorcTwitter: https://twitter.com/tonyzorc/a>YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaDMT7x8iEKQOMdLEJPK7HgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/tonyzorcTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tonyzorcAbout Tony:Upgrade My Country is a movement to pass 2 constitutional amendments to the US constitution for term limits and fair elections and to remove the Democratic-Republican Party (aka The Beast) from power by electing independents to congress and the office of the president. Tony Zorc is the movement's Presidential candidate for 2024.........Thank you for listening! If you wanted to learn more about the host, Brian Ondrako, check out his “Now” Page - https://www.brianondrako.com/now or Sign up for his Weekly Newsletter and 3x a Week Blog - https://brianondrako.com/subscribe/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 9, 2022 • 21min
#300 5 Lessons Learned in 5 Years of Podcasting - Brian Ondrako Solo episode
In this solo episode, I share the 5 lessons I’ve learned in 5-years of Podcasting and launching 300+ episodes. Go back to listen to episode #1 here - https://open.spotify.com/episode/3ch8umPjwejEaqlzJb8HXS?si=991465effa3f448f ........ Thank you for listening! If you wanted to learn more about the host, Brian Ondrako, check out his “Now” Page - https://www.brianondrako.com/now or Sign up for his Weekly Newsletter and 3x a Week Blog - https://brianondrako.com/subscribe/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 8, 2022 • 44min
#299 Jerome Deroy on the Power of Storytelling
Episode 299 features Jerome Deroy, CEO of Narativ, which helps companies leverage personal storytelling for business.Find Jerome Online:Narativ Storytalks Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/narativ-storytalks/id1603889474Website: https://narativ.comLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeromederoy/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/narativTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/narativYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLftjpXni6rLBSmrslGapZQFacebook: facebook.com/narativAbout Jerome:Jerome Deroy knows the power that stories have to share culture viscerally, in an engaging and lasting way. He is the CEO of Narativ, which helps companies leverage personal storytelling for business. He teaches companies how to find, craft, and tell stories that resonate through a repeatable and scalable method. Narativ offers listening and storytelling training programs, one on one coaching, and virtual workshops for sales, team building, leadership development, and onboarding.........Thank you for listening! If you wanted to learn more about the host, Brian Ondrako, check out his “Now” Page - https://www.brianondrako.com/now or Sign up for his Weekly Newsletter or 3x a Week Blog - https://brianondrako.com/subscribe/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 3, 2022 • 14min
#298 Show Up For Yourself Today - Brian Ondrako solo episode
In this solo episode, I share some actionable items about getting consistent each and every day. If you'd like to read the blog article that inspired this episode you can find it here: https://brianondrako.com/blog/win-the-day/ ........ Thank you for listening! If you wanted to learn more about the host, Brian Ondrako, check out his “Now” Page - https://www.brianondrako.com/now or Sign up for his Weekly Newsletter and 3x a Week Blog - https://brianondrako.com/subscribe/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 2, 2022 • 11min
#297 We are "1 of 1" - Brian Ondrako solo episode
In this solo episode, I share thoughts around the fact that we are all unique and we need to find a way to share our gifts with the world. If you'd like to read the blog article that inspired this episode you can find it here: https://brianondrako.com/blog/one-of-one/ ........ Thank you for listening! If you wanted to learn more about the host, Brian Ondrako, check out his “Now” Page - https://www.brianondrako.com/now or Sign up for his Weekly Newsletter and 3x a Week Blog - https://brianondrako.com/subscribe/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 1, 2022 • 50min
#296 Andreas Widmer on the Mindset of Entrepreneurship
Episode 296 features Andreas Widmer, a seasoned entrepreneur with a passion for helping business professionals find deeper meaning in their work and sustainable success through principled entrepreneurship.Buy His New Book, The Art of Principled Entrepreneurship: Creating Enduring Value: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1637740697/Find Andreas Online:Website: https://business.catholic.edu/faculty-and-research/faculty-profiles/widmer-andreas/index.htmlLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreaswidmer/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andreaswidmer/?hl=enTwitter: https://twitter.com/andreaswidmerYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXvQOAHhZ74EJ83kD_O0MxgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/AndreasWidmerAuthorAbout Andreas:Andreas Widmer is a seasoned entrepreneur with a passion for helping business professionals find deeper meaning in their work and sustainable success through principled entrepreneurship.In 2015, Andreas was appointed Clinical Professor in Entrepreneurship at The Catholic University of America’s Busch School of Business, and also serves as an advisor to both the Zermatt Summit and Transforming Business. He is the director and founder of The Art & Carlyle Ciocca Center for Principled Entrepreneurship, where he teaches and mentors students with the kind of entrepreneurship that combines personal virtue and best business practices to grow enterprises that create value for others profitably.Andreas is a dual citizen of Switzerland and America and speaks four languages, English, German, Italian and French. Currently, he resides in Washington, D.C., with his wife and teenage son. For more information, please visit www.andreas-widmer.com.........Thank you for listening! If you wanted to learn more about the host, Brian Ondrako, check out his “Now” Page - https://www.brianondrako.com/now or Sign up for his Weekly Newsletter or 3x a Week Blog - https://brianondrako.com/subscribe/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 27, 2022 • 14min
#295 Don't Let Others Influence You To Not Start - Brian Ondrako Solo episode
In this solo episode, I share thoughts about getting started by eliminating the appearance that others actually care what you are doing. If you'd like to read the blog article that inspired this episode you can find it here: https://brianondrako.com/blog/blinders-on/ ........ Thank you for listening! If you wanted to learn more about the host, Brian Ondrako, check out his “Now” Page - https://www.brianondrako.com/now or Sign up for his Weekly Newsletter and 3x a Week Blog - https://brianondrako.com/subscribe/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.