How can I handle setbacks and challenges?How do I balance a personal life and a career?What does it take to become a pro-athlete? All these questions and more get answered into today's episode of Sweat, Strategy, and Success. Today’s episode is an unforgettable journey with Erika Manilla, a racquetball powerhouse with over 40 National Titles, a gold medal at the Pan American Games, and the title of #1 Female USA Athlete for Racquetball. Erika went from dominating in her field… to being sidelined by hip surgery, unable to play the game she loved, and battling with mental health challenges. But despite all of this, now she’s back and she’s stronger than before. What got her to this point? She’s going to tell you.Manilla Athletics: https://manillaathletics.com/Interested in learning more about how you can design a data-driven marketing strategy that maximizes your investment? Or streamline your business using AI tools and prompts. Learn more at soleilrain.com

“Necessity is the mother of invention.” This seems to be a recurring theme in Max Emma’s entrepreneurial journey. As a CEO of several current and past successful businesses, it’s easy to see where he is now without an appreciation of the hard work, tenacity, and perseverance it took along the way. He even overcame the shame of bankruptcy and bounced back stronger than ever before.   Now he’s sharing his story with others.   In this scale tale, Max recounts his family's immigration to the United States from the former Soviet Union and how his unconventional method for learning English paved the way to a prosperous career in corporate accounting and finance. Eventually, he realized his passion for entrepreneurship and after recovering from a failed landscaping business, he and his wife co-founded BooXkeeping.   Leveraging their combined knowledge in accounting and finance, they grew BooXkeeping from a single employee and several university students to a team of 23 full-time employees at their headquarters. But the growth didn’t stop there. They are currently on track to scale from 12 franchises to over 40 franchises by 2025.   Max has cleverly built a foundation in knowledge of accounting and franchising to create multiple businesses with multiple streams of income. There’s more to him and his scale tale than meets the eye. Stay tuned to find out how Max turned his setbacks into opportunities, and how you can apply his strategies to your business scale journey.     𝐒𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐚 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰. ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 👉View this Episode’s Full Show Notes at ScaleTalesPodcast.com. © Copyright 2024. Scale Tales is an Equilibria, Inc. podcast. We're dedicated to providing resources to support fellow fast-growing small businesses in scaling back-office operations without pain and chaos. Visit our website to learn more.

The Will To Win with Mike Keenan The Outer Limits of Inner Truth proudly presents an introspective interview with legendary NHL coach, Mike Keenan - author of the new book "Iron Mike: My Life Behind the Bench." In the NHL, Keenan took Philadelphia (twice) and Chicago to the Stanley Cup final before he led the New York Rangers to the title. Along the way, he led Team Canada to two Canada Cup victories, and later in his career won a Kontinental Hockey League championship in Magnitogorsk, Russia. Mike Keenan coached some of the greatest stars in hockey and is remembered as one of the game’s most colorful personalities and greatest coaches. Book Link: Some questions we ask Mr. Keenan include: With the sense of urgency to win, how were you able to maximize your team’s successes in the short term and yet, also give them the best chances for success in the long term? What was your most painful personal setback and what was your most painful professional set back? What did you learn from both experiences and how did both experiences permanently change your perception on life & coaching? Most people fail. Most people never fulfill their potential and even fewer people than that become legends in their own time. Do you think a champion mindset is actually mental disorder? Do you think that it is strange to believe & know that you can achieve the unachievable when so many are willing to embrace mediocrity? About Mike Keenan Mike Keenan is one of the most successful coaches ever. He began his hockey coaching career at Forest Hill Collegiate in Toronto, and his star ascended rapidly. He won an Ontario championship in junior with Peterborough, a Canadian university championship with the University of Toronto, and a Calder Cup in the AHL with Rochester. In the NHL, he took Philadelphia (twice) and Chicago to the Stanley Cup final before he led the New York Rangers to the title. Along the way, he led Team Canada to two Canada Cup victories, and later in his career won a Kontinental Hockey League championship in Magnitogorsk, Russia. Mike Keenan coached some of the greatest stars in hockey and is remembered as one of the game’s most colorful personalities and greatest coaches.  

Follow your passion and don't be afraid to change career paths! In this episode, I interview Cristina Daroca, a marketing executive with over 15 years of experience in the technology industry. We discuss Cristina's career journey, including her transition from planning to become climate activist to becoming a leader in SaaS B2B marketing. We also touch on the importance of following your passion, overcoming setbacks, the power of networking, and the challenges of hiring and managing teams.

Episode SummaryToday we have a special episode and guest! I am LIVE in the podcast studio with Heather Boschke. Heather is a marketing executive with over twenty years of corporate experience turned entrepreneur with her business, Vogel Venture. She shares how after getting fired twice and laid off once, she finally was ready to take the leap of faith to start her own marketing business. Using her experience with corporate she was able to take the lessons and processes learned and leverage them within her own business and to help her small business clients. With no longer worrying about fitting the "corporate mold" Heather was even able to find her creative side again and started ANOTHER business, Buddha Birdie. Combining her love of birds and drawing, she was able to create two children's books.Heather shares with us the importance of talking to people about your ideas / business and letting yourself get quiet enough to listen to your own voice. She shares what are the most important priorities and values in her life and how she lets those guide her to make the best business and personal decisions. In other words, what gives you energy versus what drains you of energy? Finally Heather shares with us her most important message for listeners, "BET ON YOURSELF!" We are all born with purpose and passions in our lives, and it is our job to find them!In this episode you’ll learn:1:46 Heather's experience with climbing the ladder in Corporate America and still getting thrown off3:11 Giving herself a six-month timeline to build her own business4:00 Letting go of expectations and leaning into the ride5:21 How being written up for "disobedience" helped her realize that she no longer wants to try and fit the "corporate mold"10:06 Using Corporate America as a master class in processes, people, and business that you can leverage for your own business and clients13:12 Defining what Vogel Venture is as a business18:36 We are more than what we are paid to do, we are multi-passionate individuals19:20 Normalizing getting fired or laid off, it happens to the best of us!23:04 The Sunday Truth Gun: Are you looking forward to the next week?25:25 Enough versus more; how chasing more for more's sake can keep you from your purpose and passions27:57 Stumbling in your business is ok, and sometimes is what you need to accelerate faster than you ever could28:38 Forcing versus flow; what gives you energy and what drains you of energy?32:24 Get quiet and listen to yourself and learn to trust in yourself37:30 Pushing through negative self-talk; notice the thought, normalize it, and then neutralize it40:02 The power of writing down your dream and saying it OUT LOUD42:25 When it feels too good to be true, that means you are in alignment!43:00 Heather's experience on live television and what helped her prepare for that new experience45:36 BET ON YOURSELF, we are all born with purpose and it is your job to find and follow it!Chat With Me + Download Business Building Tools:Start Your Business HERECreate a compelling business idea in 6 steps InstagramConnect with my guest:LinkedInVogel VentureBuddha...

This episode is sponsored by: In this transformative episode of the Thinking Big Podcast, we dive into the profound realization that you are the hero of your own story. Join us as we explore the concept of self-liberation and becoming the architect of your fate. We dissect the psychological barriers that hold us back and how to overcome them, drawing inspiration from the likes of Steve Jobs and Elon Musk. This episode is not just a listen; it's a call to action for anyone ready to take control of their destiny. Key Takeaways: Embrace Your Protagonist Role: Realize that you are the author of your life story. Define Your Beliefs and Values: Forge your path independent of external influences. Overcoming Naysayers and Doubt: Use skepticism as fuel for your determination. Persist Through Setbacks: View challenges as opportunities for growth. Empower Others: Share your knowledge and uplift those around you. Step-by-Step Process: Step 1: Acknowledge your central role in your life's narrative. Step 2: Identify and adhere to your personal beliefs and values. Step 3: Trust in your abilities and develop a clear action plan. Step 4: Stay committed despite obstacles and learn from setbacks. Step 5: Begin with small, achievable goals that align with your aspirations. Step 6: Persist through challenges and adapt your strategies as needed. Step 7: Share your journey and insights to inspire others. I urge you to take the first step towards your dreams today. Whether it's reading a book, signing up for a course, or simply scripting a vision for your future, start now. Remember, the only person who can truly shape your destiny is you.   Connect with Sean Osborn at Thinking Big Coaching Thinking Big Coaching Website Instagram Facebook Be sure to check out your free 6 Human Needs Assessment 6 Needs Assessment If you enjoyed listening then please take a second to rate the show on iTunes. Every podcaster will tell you that iTunes reviews drive listeners to our shows so please let me know what you thought and make sure you subscribe using your favorite podcast player. It means a lot to me and to the guests.

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