

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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May 25, 2021 • 42min
#160 Nancy Bosnoian on the Importance of Sleep, Starting a Non-Profit, and Fleeing War
Episode 160 features Nancy Bosnoian, the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of End No Sleep, Inc., an international NGO on a mission to help you get a good night’s sleep.Find Nancy Online:Website: http://www.nancybosnoian.comInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/nancybosnoianAbout Nancy:Nancy Bosnoian is 21-years-old, originally from Aleppo, Syria, and a freshman at Columbia University. She is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of End No Sleep, Inc. an international NGO on a mission to help you get a good night’s sleep. Nancy is also a public speaker. She shares her experiences fleeing from war, finding a new home, and learning to thrive.........Thank you for listening! I’d appreciate a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts if you believe I’ve earned it. - Leave a Review If you'd like to connect online please feel free to reach out... Brian's Now Page: https://www.brianondrako.com/now/Brian's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brianondrako/Brian's Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianondrakoBrian's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianondrako/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 18, 2021 • 50min
#159 Dr. Aaron Hartman on Functional Medicine, ADHD, and Long COVID
Episode 159 features Dr. Aaron Hartman, a Board-Certified Family Medicine Practitioner and clinical researcher who advocates for and practices functional medicine, an integrative approach to conventional and alternative medicine.Find Aaron Online:Website: http://www.richmondfunctionalmedicine.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/rvaintegrativeFacebook: www.facebook.com/RVAintegrativeAbout Aaron:Dr. Aaron Hartman is a Board-Certified Family Medicine Practitioner and clinical researcher who advocates for and practices functional medicine, an integrative approach to conventional and alternative medicine. Aaron guides individuals to restore their health and hope, using science-backed solutions, so they can live the vibrant life they were made for. Aaron’s own journey with Functional Medicine started with his first daughter, who he and his wife took in as a foster child, then adopted.Due to her cerebral palsy and countless dietary issues, the Hartmans went to specialist after specialist, but even as a physician, Dr. Hartman felt let down and confused. His daughter’s health struggles forced him to confront an uncomfortable realization: Our current healthcare system doesn’t have all the answers. Aaron’s wife, a brilliant--and very stubborn--occupational therapist refused to give up hope. She ultimately pointed him towards functional medicine, and their daughter thrived.The human body is infinitely complex, and functional medicine caters to this complexity. Dr. Hartman listens to his patients’ whole health stories then helps them apply data-driven solutions to start healing. In short, he looks at clients’ home, environment, diet, daily habits, and health history, and then teaches solutions instead of just treating symptoms.........Thank you for listening! I’d appreciate a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts if you believe I’ve earned it. - Leave a Review If you'd like to connect online please feel free to reach out... Brian's Now Page: https://www.brianondrako.com/now/Brian's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brianondrako/Brian's Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianondrakoBrian's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianondrako/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 13, 2021 • 41min
#158 Steve Scott & Tripp Bowden on Serendipity, Book Writing Process and Moral and Ethical Decisions
Episode 158 features Steve Scott and Tripp Bowden, Co-Authors of the book "Hey, Tiger - You Need To Move Your Mark Back." We discussed many topics around the ethics in the game of golf, the serendipity of syncing up on this book project, the writing process, and much more.Find Steve OnlineWebsite: http://movethatback.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/sscottpgaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sscottpga/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT27Tnt4FUEvKjvE2ugcU2AFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/steve.scott.54943/About SteveSteve Scott is the PGA Head Golf Professional of The Outpost Club and Founder of the Silver Club Golfing Society. The Outpost Club is an invitation-only, national golf society in the United States. Modeled after historic golf societies in Great Britain, it does not own a course but members can play more than 70 events each year at Top 100 courses around the world. The SCGS is similar to the Outpost Club but is more geared towards competitive play amongst single-digit handicaps. Both societies treasure the history and traditions of the game where camaraderie also plays an integral part.Steve not only has a passion for the overall business and teaching portion of the game of golf, but he has enjoyed appearances as an on-course commentator with PGA Tour Live, FOX Sports, and Golf Channel, both as an in-studio guest and live instructional contributor. He is also a contributor to print publications such as Golfweek, Golf Digest, and PGA Magazine. He still enjoys competing and does so frequently in PGA Professional events in the Carolinas PGA Section, where he won the 2018 CPGA Championship as well as the CPGA Player of the Year honors.For Steve, the game of golf is true "all in the family" as his wife, Kristi, is an LPGA Teaching Professional. They have two children, Jeffrey Christopher (J.C.) and Kaylie who both enjoy the game.Battled Tiger Woods in the 1996 U.S. Amateur Final MatchGolfweek Magazine's #1 ranked Amateur in the World 1999Three-time NCAA All-American at the University of FloridaTwo professional victories - Canadian Tour 2001 Vancouver Open & 2002 Texas ClassicUnited States Walker Cup Team Member 1997 & 1999United States World Amateur Team Member 1996Competed in the Masters Tournament 1997Qualified for the US Open at Oakland Hills 1996Competed on the PGA Tour and Nationwide Tour current Korn Ferry Tour (most recently the 2018 RBC Heritage, 2019 Wells Fargo and Wyndham Championships on PGA Tour)Western Amateur Champion both stroke and match-play portions 1999Career low round 12 under par 60 at Pine Tree G.C. in FL course record, non-competitive round2016 Met PGA Head Pro Championship winner2018 Carolinas PGA Section Champion2018 Carolinas PGA Player of the YearFind Tripp OnlineWebsite: http://www.trippbowden.comAbout TrippTripp Bowden is a former caddy at Augusta National Golf Club, the first white caddy in the history of the elite private club, a Division 1 collegiate golfer, and senior advertising copywriter, first with McCann Erickson New York, and later with his own company: Creative Wizards. A frequent speaker at golf clubs across America, Hey Tiger--is his 4th book.Tripp is also one funny bastard and completely full of shit, and meeting Steve Scott was God aligning the stars and saying hmmm--this story needs to be told, by God and told well. I hope this Tripp Bowden idgit has. I think so...........Thank you for listening!I’d appreciate a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts if you believe I’ve earned it. - Leave a ReviewIf you'd like to connect online please feel free to reach out...Brian's Now Page: https://www.brianondrako.com/now/Brian's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brianondrako/Brian's Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianondrakoBrian's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianondrako/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 10, 2021 • 54min
#157 Erick Arbe on Consistency, Relationships, and Building Businesses
Episode 157 features one of my long-time friends, Erick Arbe, a Full-Stack Developer and Co-Founder of Willio.Find Erick Online:Website: https://willio.comLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erickarbe/Twitter: https://twitter.com/erickarbeAbout Erick:Erick is an entrepreneur and full-stack web developer and currently runs Arbé Digital and Golf Web Design. He has built software and websites for clients in numerous different industries. He's also started (and sold) several different companies over the past 15+ years. Most recently, his venture into the law-tech industry has led him to build Willio.com - an online estate planning tool with a focus on digital Wills.He's also been a PGA Professional since 2005 after graduating from Methodist University. His most recent online golf venture is Backswing.com - a golf instruction platform that connects golfers to top golf instructors around the country........Thank you for listening!I’d appreciate a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts if you believe I’ve earned it. - Leave a ReviewFollow the Just Get Started Podcast:Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/justgetstartedpodcastFacebook https://www.facebook.com/justgetstartedpodcastLearn more about the host, Brian OndrakoBrian's Now Page: https://www.brianondrako.com/now/Brian's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brianondrako/Brian's Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianondrakoBrian's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianondrako/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 3, 2021 • 39min
#156 Liv Bowser on Mental Fitness, Journaling, and Changing The World
Episode 156 features Liv Bowser, CEO & Founder of Liberate. A Certified Meditation and Mindfulness Teacher, she ties together her deep knowledge of mind-body connection with her business acumen to drive Liberate growth at every level.Find Liv Online:Website: https://www.liberatestudio.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/liberatestudioInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/liberatestudio/About Liv:Liv has a background in indoor cycling and “better for you” start-ups. She began her career as employee #1 at a promising CPG start-up and spent the next 5 years working as a brand and digital marketer alongside the C Team of high-revenue start-ups. A Certified Meditation and Mindfulness Teacher, she ties together her deep knowledge of mind-body connection with her business acumen to drive Liberate growth at every level.........Thank you for listening!I’d appreciate a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts if you believe I’ve earned it. - Leave a ReviewFollow the Just Get Started Podcast:Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/justgetstartedpodcastFacebook https://www.facebook.com/justgetstartedpodcastLearn more about the host, Brian OndrakoBrian's Now Page: https://www.brianondrako.com/now/Brian's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brianondrako/Brian's Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianondrakoBrian's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianondrako/Learn more about the host, Brian OndrakoBrian's Now Page: https://www.brianondrako.com/now/Brian's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brianondrako/Brian's Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianondrakoBrian's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianondrako/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 26, 2021 • 54min
#155 Karen Treiger on Researching and Writing a Family Memoir
Episode 155 features Karen Treiger, author of the widely praised book, My Soul is Filled with Joy: A Holocaust Story.Find Karen Online:Website: https://karentreiger.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/stare-lipki-press/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/my_soul_is_filled_with_joy/Twitter: https://twitter.com/soul_filledYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzNBa_ERj3JlpC1MrUv41pgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/authorkarentreigerMedium: https://karentreiger.com/media-kitAbout Karen:After 18 years of practicing law in Seattle, Karen Treiger felt an unmistakable call to explore the story of her in-laws, Sam and Esther Goldberg. Educated at Barnard College and New York University Law School --where she was editor-in-chief of NYU Law Review -- Treiger made the momentous decision to retire from her law practice and pull together the threads of a family story she had heard for many years.The result of her three-year inquiry is the widely praised book, My Soul is Filled with Joy: A Holocaust Story. In it, Treiger chronicles both Sam and Esther Goldberg's journey, including Sam’s escape from the death camp Treblinka, as well as her family’s experiences in Poland when they retraced the path from Treblinka to the pit in the Polish forest where they hid until their liberation. As Treiger became invigorated and inspired by the people she encountered, Sam and Esther’s story became her story too.Since the book’s publication, Treiger has crisscrossed the country to bring this compelling story to a wide audience. In June she traveled to Poland to launch the Polish translation of the book and spoke at the Warsaw Museum of Ethnography and at the Krakow Jewish Festival. She has been named to the Jewish Book Council Author’s Network, the Seattle Holocaust Center for Humanity Speaker’s Bureau, and the University of Washington Advisory Council for the Extension Writing Program. Her perspectives have been shared in the Forward and the Jewish Press.........Follow the Just Get Started Podcast:Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/justgetstartedpodcastFacebook https://www.facebook.com/justgetstartedpodcastLearn more about the host, Brian OndrakoBrian's Now Page: https://www.brianondrako.com/now/Brian's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brianondrako/Brian's Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianondrakoBrian's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianondrako/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 19, 2021 • 43min
#154 Matthew Yahes on Getting Laid Off, Virtual Assistants, and Growing Profits
Episode 154 features Matthew Yahes, Founder and CEO of Extend Your Team and helps entrepreneurs and operators of all company sizes grow their business by getting out of the grind.Find Matthew Online:Website: www.extendyourteam.comLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yahes/About Matthew:As the founder of Extend Your team, a Virtual Assistant company, Matthew Yahes helps entrepreneurs and operators of all company sizes grow their business by getting out of the grind. Matthew was working 14 hours a day on his eCommerce portfolio, managing a team of 6, was buried in operations, and it was affecting his marriage. The situation was not tenable. He had enough and finally figured out how to hire an A+ player overseas who could run the operations better than him so he could focus on growth. He realized that the core issue is people look for a "Virtual Assistant" and not a "Real Professional". In 45 days, Matthew went from working 14 hours to 3 hours a day, and now it's 3 hours a week. Matthew built his past two companies with a 100% remote workforce and now helps others do the same. In his spare time, he snowboards well, kiteboards poorly, and enjoys life with his incredibly patient wife.........Thank you for listening!I’d appreciate a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts if you believe I’ve earned it. - Leave a ReviewFollow the Just Get Started Podcast:Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/justgetstartedpodcastFacebook https://www.facebook.com/justgetstartedpodcastLearn more about the host, Brian OndrakoBrian's Now Page: https://www.brianondrako.com/now/Brian's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brianondrako/Brian's Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianondrakoBrian's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianondrako/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 12, 2021 • 50min
#153 Carson Sweezy on Crohns Disease, Lessons from Starting a Business, and his Passion for Food
Episode 153 features Carson Sweezy, the Founder of Sweetz&Savoryz and someone who creates authentic communities by connecting people through food and entertainment.Find Carson Online:Website: https://www.carsonsweezy.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carsonsweezy/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carsonsweezy/TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMJcs3MEK/Medium: https://medium.com/@carsonsweezyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/carsonsweezyofficial/About Carson:Carson creates authentic communities by connecting people through food and entertainment.Crohn's disease forced him to think deeply about his life and his purpose at a young age.Carson has lived and worked on farms, on food trucks, and in restaurants.He accidentally completed a college degree and left the "safe bet" of a career in real estate behind. Choosing instead to pursue his lifelong passion...to cook for and nourish his community.Carson sees food as something more than physical ingredients. It's a vehicle used to feed our minds, bodies, and souls.........Thank you for listening!I’d appreciate a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts if you believe I’ve earned it. - Leave a ReviewFollow the Just Get Started Podcast:Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/justgetstartedpodcastFacebook https://www.facebook.com/justgetstartedpodcastLearn more about the host, Brian OndrakoBrian's Now Page: https://www.brianondrako.com/now/Brian's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brianondrako/Brian's Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianondrakoBrian's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianondrako/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 5, 2021 • 43min
#152 Keyen Lage on Emotional Intelligence, Overcoming Adversity, and Finding Fulfillment
Episode 152 features Keye Lage, an Emotional Intelligence Coach who helps extraordinary people who already achieve 'impossible' goals to achieve what still looks 'impossible' to them.Find Keyen Online:Website: https://www.keyenlage.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keyenlage/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keyen.lage/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/keynnection/About Keyen:Keyen Lage is a former NFL Athlete turned Emotional Intelligence Coach for World-Class Leaders.After almost becoming paralyzed during a football injury in the National Football League, Keyen was able to start his new journey by looking at life from a completely new perspective. He dove headfirst into understanding what it actually means to live a life of fulfillment while achieving success along the way.Since making that decision, Keyen has personally worked with over 300 people on creating a healthy relationship with themselves so they are able to escape the rat race of the achievement loop and step into a place of achieving massive success, impact, and money from a place of ease. He helps entrepreneurs, and business owners regain a deeper connection with themselves to find more fulfillment in their lives. Keyen has worked with World-Class Fitness Models, Professional Athletes, Silicon Valley Entrepreneurs, & C-Suite Executives. Keyen works with people all over the world on being able to remove mental, emotional, & physical blockages that are preventing them from reaching their full potential.He helps extraordinary people who already achieve 'impossible' goals to achieve what still looks 'impossible' to them.........Thank you for listening!I’d appreciate a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts if you believe I’ve earned it. - Leave a ReviewFollow the Just Get Started Podcast:Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/justgetstartedpodcastFacebook https://www.facebook.com/justgetstartedpodcastLearn more about the host, Brian OndrakoBrian's Now Page: https://www.brianondrako.com/now/Brian's Instagram @brianondrakoBrian's Twitter @brianondrakoBrian's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianondrako/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 29, 2021 • 52min
#151 Anna Parker-Naples on Career Change, Podcasting, and Intuition
Episode 151 features Anna Parker-Naples, a British international award-winning Entrepreneur and host of the Top 1% global show Entrepreneurs Get Visible Podcast.About Anna:Anna Parker-Naples is a Hollywood award-winning audio expert, leading podcast launch expert, and online business mentor. Bestselling author of ‘Podcast with Impact’ and ‘Get Visible’, Anna helps entrepreneurs to amplify their message and stand out from the crowd. She is a British international award-winning Entrepreneur and host of the Top 1% global show Entrepreneurs Get Visible Podcast.Find Anna Online:Become a Member: https://thepodcastmembership.com/join/Website: https://annaparkernaples.co.uk/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annaparkernaples/Twitter: https://twitter.com/AnnaParkerNapleInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/AnnaParkerNaples/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp-g7eX1EQL85OI6umRK4iAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/AnnaParkerNaplesCoach/........Thank you for listening!I’d appreciate a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts if you believe I’ve earned it. - Leave a ReviewFollow the Just Get Started Podcast:Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/justgetstartedpodcastFacebook https://www.facebook.com/justgetstartedpodcastLearn more about the host, Brian OndrakoBrian's Now Page: https://www.brianondrako.com/now/Brian's Instagram @brianondrakoBrian's Twitter @brianondrakoBrian's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianondrako/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.