Optimal Business Daily - Archive 1 - Episodes 1-300 Only

Craig Stephens of Retire Before Dad asks if your salary is an unhealthy addiction Episode 1154: Is Your Salary an Unhealthy Addiction? by Craig Stephens of Retire Before Dad on Taking Chances in Business and Entrepreneurship Craig Stephens of Retire Before Dad is a 43-year-old IT professional, investor, and blogger based in the Washington, DC metro area. His primary financial goal is to retire at age 55, one year before his Dad retired. He writes about how to build income streams so you can explore the unusual. His first love is his beautiful wife and three kids. His second love is travel. Combining both in early retirement is the ultimate goal and his primary motivation for financial independence. The original post is located here: https://www.retirebeforedad.com/salary-unhealthy-addiction/  Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com  Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Christine Comaford talks about why leaders need to be great storytellers Episode 1153: Why Leaders Need To Be Great Storytellers by Christine Comaford on Getting Your Message Across as a Leader Christine Comaford is a Leadership and Culture Coach who specializes in applied neuroscience, which helps her clients achieve tremendous results in record time. She is a human behavior expert, a leadership columnist for Forbes.com, and the New York Times bestselling author of Power Your Tribe, SmartTribes and Rules for Renegades. The original post is located here: https://smarttribesinstitute.com/why-leaders-need-to-be-great-storytellers/  Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Karl Staib of Dig to Fly talks about why you should take longer vacations Episode 1152: Why You Should Take Longer Vacations by Karl Staib of Dig to Fly on How to Not Think About Work on Vacation Karl Staib is an author that seeks out growth at every turn. It's why he writes. He wants to process his thoughts and emotions, learn from them and share them with the world. He grew up in a little town in Pennsylvania called Pipersiville. He moved to Austin, TX in this mid twenties and now he is living in San Antonio with his wife and two boys. If you enjoy his writing, he encourages you to reach out to him at DigToFly.com. He wants to hear about how you've learned to grow from your own struggles. When his father passed it was focusing on gratitude that helped him get through one of the most difficult times in his life. It taught him the importance of bringing gratitude to every single situation. Whether it's a difficult situation like his father's death or amazing one like drinking ice cold tea by the river with hi

Leo Babauta of Zen Habits talks about how to stop being a workaholic Episode 1151: How to Stop Being a Workaholic by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on Being Present and Taking Breaks Leo Babauta created Zen Habits, which is about finding simplicity and mindfulness in the daily chaos of our lives. It’s about clearing the clutter so we can focus on what’s important, create something amazing, find happiness. The original post is located here: https://zenhabits.net/how-to-stop-being-a-workaholic Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com  Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aubrey Daniels reminds us that relationships do matter in business Episode 1150: Who Cares? Relationships Do Matter in Business by Aubrey Daniels on Supporting Employees and Coworkers Aubrey is a thought leader and expert on management, leadership, safety and workplace issues. For the past 40 years, he has been dedicated to helping people and organizations apply the laws of human behavior to optimize performance.  His company, Aubrey Daniels International, provides leadership development expertise and behavioral technology to improve your business and its culture.  Regardless of your organization’s industry, improving your business performance requires your employees to do some things more often, some less often, and some differently. ADI's mission is to support you in accomplishing that quickly and efficiently. They help you optimize your company’s business metrics, work culture, and safety performance through positive, practical approaches grounded in the science of behavior and engineered to ensure long-te

Josh Brown with Neil Patel talks about 5 ways to turn your unhappy customer into a valuable resource. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 1149: [Part 2] 5 Ways to Turn Your Unhappy Customer into a Valuable Resource by Josh Brown with Neil Patel Neil Patel is a New York Times Bestselling author. The Wall Street Journal calls him a top influencer on the web, Forbes says he is one of the top 10 marketers, and Entrepreneur Magazine says he created one of the 100 most brilliant companies. He was recognized as a top 100 entrepreneur under the age of 30 by President Obama and a top 100 entrepreneur under the age of 35 by the United Nations. The original post can be found here: https://neilpatel.com/blog/unhappy-customers-into-resource/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com  Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Josh Brown with Neil Patel talks about 5 ways to turn your unhappy customer into a valuable resource. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 1148: [Part 1] 5 Ways to Turn Your Unhappy Customer into a Valuable Resource by Josh Brown with Neil Patel Neil Patel is a New York Times Bestselling author. The Wall Street Journal calls him a top influencer on the web, Forbes says he is one of the top 10 marketers, and Entrepreneur Magazine says he created one of the 100 most brilliant companies. He was recognized as a top 100 entrepreneur under the age of 30 by President Obama and a top 100 entrepreneur under the age of 35 by the United Nations. The original post can be found here: https://neilpatel.com/blog/unhappy-customers-into-resource/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com  Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cal Newport discourages you from quitting your job if you're nervous about it Episode 1147: If You’re Nervous About Quitting Your Boring Job, Don’t Do It by Cal Newport on Considering Career Changes Cal Newport is an Associate Professor of Computer Science at Georgetown University, who specializes in the theory of distributed algorithms. He previously earned his Ph.D. from MIT in 2009 and graduated from Dartmouth College in 2004. In addition to studying the theoretical foundations of our digital age as a professor, Newport also writes about the impact of these technologies on the world of work. His most recent book, Deep Work, argues that focus is the new I.Q. in the knowledge economy, and that individuals who cultivate their ability to concentrate without distraction will thrive. The original post is located here: https://calnewport.com/if-youre-nervous-about-quitting-your-boring-job-dont-do-it/  Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/Opt

Erica Layne with No Sidebar talks about 7 ways that productivity is failing you Episode 1146: 7 Ways Productivity Is Failing You by Erica Layne with NoSidebar on The Drawbacks of Staying Busy No Sidebar was created by Brian Gardner and is all about designing a simpler life. He and the contributing authors want to help you figure out what's getting in your way, at home and at work. They want to help you let go of distractions, online and off–to turn down the noise that disrupts the quiet of your heart and soul. The original post is located here: https://nosidebar.com/productivity/  Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist talks about why keeping a journal can help you reach your goals Episode 1145: 8 Reasons Keeping a Journal Can Help You Reach Your Goals by Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist Joshua Becker and his family decided to live with fewer possessions after a conversation with his neighbor in 2008. As a result, they found a better way to live, centered on more important pursuits. Their story has been seen on the CBS Evening News, NPR, the Boston Globe, the Wall Street Journal and countless media interviews around the world. Their books have sold in the tens of thousands. BecomingMinimalist.com is about their journey towards a rational approach to minimalism. It is about the joys and the struggles. It is about the lessons they have learned. It has inspired millions around the world. It is written to inspire you to intentionally live with less, and find more life because of it. The original post is located here: https://www.becomingminimalist.com/reasons-to-journal/  Visit Me Online

Steve Pavlina talks about loving your customers Episode 1144: Love Your Customers by Steve Pavlina on Appreciating Customers and Co-Workers Steve Pavlina is widely recognized as one of the most successful personal development bloggers on the Internet, with his work attracting more than 100 million visits to his website, StevePavlina.com. He has written more than 1300 articles and recorded many audio programs on a broad range of self-help topics, including productivity, relationships, and spirituality. Steve has been quoted as an expert by the New York Times, USA Today, U.S. News & World Report, the Los Angeles Daily News, Self Magazine, The Guardian, and countless other publications. He's also a frequent guest on popular podcasts and radio shows. The original post is located here: https://stevepavlina.com/blog/2011/09/love-your-customers/  Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

Molly Fletcher talks about the value of your personal mission statement Episode 1143: Why Your Personal Mission Statement Matters by Molly Fletcher on Bringing Your Personal Values to Work Too many leaders, teams, and organizations are stuck. Instead of achieving greatness, they remain stagnant, failing to reach their potential. That’s where Molly Fletcher comes in. She is a trailblazer in every sense of the word– a rare talent of business wisdom, relationship brilliance and unwavering optimism. A popular keynote speaker, she shares the unconventional techniques that helped her thrive as one of the first female sports agents in the high stakes, big ego world of professional sports and now a successful entrepreneur. The original post is located here: https://mollyfletcher.com/personal-mission-statement/  Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Laura Stack of The Productivity Pro talks about being a productivity role model Episode 1142: Be a Productivity Role Model by Laura Stack of The Productivity Pro on Understanding Your Shortcomings at Work Laura Stack, MBA, CSP, CPAE is an award-winning keynote speaker, bestselling author, and noted authority on employee and team productivity. She is the president of The Productivity Pro, Inc., a company dedicated to helping leaders increase workplace performance in high-stress environments. Stack has authored eight books, including FASTER TOGETHER: Accelerating Your Team's Productivity (Berrett-Koehler 2018). She is a past president of the National Speakers Association, and a member of its exclusive Speaker Hall of Fame (with fewer than 175 members worldwide.) Stack's clients include Cisco Systems, Wal-Mart, and Bank of America, and she has been featured on the CBS Early Show and CNN, and in the New York Times. The original post is located here: https://theproductivitypro.com/blog/2008/07/be-a-productivity-r

Daniella of I Like to Dabble talks about how to write SMART goals Episode 1141: How to Write SMART Goals by Daniella of I Like to Dabble on Turning Your Dreams Into Reality Daniella is a software engineer and sidepreneur who has gone from 0 to 12 income streams in 4 years, paid off over $40k of debt in the process, and moved 2100 miles cross country with her wife Alexandra to live in their dream location.  Prior to that, she was going through back-to-back layoffs, had no savings, and was living paycheck to paycheck.   Now, she teaches thousands of others how to start and grow their own side hustles and businesses, get their money right, find remote work that aligns with what they really want to do, and live their best life.  The original post is located here: https://iliketodabble.com/smart-goals/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michelle Schroeder-Gardner of Making Sense of Cents talks about balancing working and going to college Episode 1140: How To Balance Working And Going To College by Michelle Schroeder-Gardner of Making Sense of Cents Michelle Schroeder-Gardner created Making Sense of Cents in order to help improve her own finances. With diligence, she was able to pay off $38,000 in student debt in 7 months, kept track of progress, and helped readers along the way. She's currently touring North America and living out of an RV. You can learn more about her and see her monthly income reports at MakingSenseOfCents.com. The original post is located here: https://www.makingsenseofcents.com/2015/10/tips-for-working-students-in-college.html  Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com  Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kalen Bruce of Money Mini Blog asks if your job might be making you depressed Episode 1139: Could Your Job Be Making You Depressed? by Kalen Bruce of Money Mini Blog on Signs That it's Time For a New Job Kalen Bruce is the founder of MoneyMiniBlog. His story is simple… he and his wife were $24,000 in debt and became a student of finances to get out. They are now debt-free and building wealth. Kalen shares everything he has learned on his blog, writing informative, entertaining, mini blogs to help you with your finances. Finances can be intimidating, so he keeps his posts short, sweet, and simple. The original post is located here: https://moneyminiblog.com/business/job-making-you-depressed/  Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jennifer Moss with Live Happy talks about 3 ways to win at work Episode 1138: 3 Ways to Win at Work by Jennifer Moss of Live Happy on Good Workplace Culture Live Happy takes you on a journey to find your authentic happiness in life, at work and at home through inspiring stories and hands-on tips rooted in the science of positive psychology. The original post is located here: https://www.livehappy.com/work/3-ways-to-win-at-work Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com  Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Julie Morgenstern shares two short posts covering how to manage a remote team and an important time management question to ask yourself Episode 1137: How to Manage a Remote Team AND The #1 Time Management Question to Ask Yourself by Julie Morgenstern Julie Morgenstern is an organizing & productivity consultant, New York Times best-selling author, and speaker. For over 30 years, Julie has been teaching people all around the world and at all stages of life how to overcome disorganization to achieve their goals. Her mission is to free each individual to make their unique contribution to the world – by helping them design their own systems for managing time and space that feel natural and are easy to maintain. This Inside Out approach to organizing everything gives readers, listeners, and clients the energy and knowledge they need to get (and stay) organized. The original posts are located here: https://www.juliemorgenstern.com/tips-tools-blog/2020/4/14/how-to-manage-a-remote-team & https://www.juliemor

Esther Litchfield-Fink with Tiny Buddha shares how to make your passion your career Episode 1136: Making Your Passion Your Career (Despite the Naysayers) by Esther Litchfield-Fink with Tiny Buddha on Turning Passion Into Income Tiny Buddha has been helping people heal, grow, and find peace since 2009. The site features stories and insights from people of all ages, from all over the globe. For daily wisdom, follow Tiny Buddha on Twitter and Facebook (@tinybuddha) and Instagram (@tinybuddhaofficial), or subscribe to the blog at http://tinybuddha.com/email-list/. And be sure to check out Tiny Buddha’s Inner Strength Journal: Creative Prompts and Challenges to Help You Get Through Anything, which is available on Amazon. The original post is located here: https://tinybuddha.com/blog/making-your-passion-your-career-despite-the-naysayers/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.

Lisa Jeffs talks about motivating millennials in the workplace Episode 1135: What Motivates Millennials In The Workplace by Lisa Jeffs on Getting the Most Out of Your Younger Workers Lisa Jeffs is an Intuitive Life Coach and Entrepreneur Coach from North York (Toronto) who serves clients all over the globe. Lisa helps entrepreneurs, leaders, visionaries, and experts discover and live their greatest life's purpose. She's been featured in publications such as Thrive Global, Tiny Buddha, YFS Magazine and Awesomeness TV. She lives in Toronto with her creative teenager and rambunctious tortoise. The original post is located here: https://lisajeffs.com/what-motivates-millennials-in-the-workplace/  Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices