EP 021: To Be Continued – Podcast Pause
Bourbon and Breakthroughs
After 151 episodes, Chris is taking a pause from recording. It's not “goodbye” — it's "see you later!" Just like a great bourbon, this show will be ready in a bigger, better, and bolder expression with some patience and time. Thank you for listening and sharing the show!
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Key Points From This Episode:
- Pressing pause.
- Why Chris has decided to take a break from the podcast.
- Other ways to connect with him.
- A word of thanks to listeners.
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EP 020: The Spring with Amine Karaoud, Founder of Old Louisville Whiskey Co.
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Are you thinking about taking the leap and starting your own business? Have you got passion and a great idea, but lack a solid plan? In this episode, we sit down with Amine Karaoud, Founder of Old Louisville Whiskey, to discuss the path to starting his own business and the role of patience and diligence in creating a quality product. In our conversation, Amine shares his entrepreneurial journey, from a first-generation immigrant to owning and running his own whiskey brand. We discuss the defining moment when Amine decided to embark on his whiskey-making venture and the importance of embracing risk and seizing opportunities. He shares lessons from opening up his first store, how he was able to gain traction in the market, what he would do differently, and why timing is the key to success. Gain insights into his approach to managing stress, why he finds the entrepreneurial path so fulfilling, why taking the time to do it right is essential, and much more. Pour yourself a glass of Old Louisville Whiskey and join us as we explore how to be a tenacious, successful entrepreneur and why there is no substitute for patience and aging with Amine Karaoud!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Introduction to Amine and a special blend of Old Louisville Whiskey.
- He explains the process behind his Single Barrel #1 Whiskey.
- How he knows when the whiskey is mature enough for bottling.
- Amine shares his background and entrepreneurial journey.
- Why the corporate track did not fulfill his ambitions.
- Lessons and breakthroughs from opening his first store.
- Embracing risk and the role of timing in his success.
- The moment he decided to start his own whiskey company.
- Explore how he deals with stress and anxiety.
- Old Louisville Whiskey’s unique approach to customer experience.
- Discover how he stays motivated, fulfilled, and happy.
- Hear what kind of ingredients make up the Amine cocktail!
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Old Louisville Whiskey on Instagram
Old Louisville Whiskey on Facebook
Old Louisville Whiskey | Single Barrel #1
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EP 019: 2 Ultimate Hacks for Better Results
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Sometimes, it's the simplest changes to your routine, your behavior, or your mindset that can have the biggest effect on your results. Today’s episode responds to listener requests for more actionable content with two ultimate hacks for better or more effective results in your life and business! You’ll learn how to take more responsibility, suspend fear, judgment, and doubt, take bold action, and give better than you get, plus, you’ll receive a whole lot of practical advice in between. For a valuable shift in perspective to help move you forward, tune in today!
Key Points From This Episode:
- The value of “owning it” rather than shifting blame.
- Steps you can take to visualize forward momentum and take bold action.
- How to determine where you can take more responsibility in your business.
- What it looks like to step out of ego and into service or contribution.
- Why most business books talk about the importance of mission and vision.
- The significance of shifting from I to we.
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EP 018: How to Hire People You Don't Have to Babysit
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Have you ever hired a new employee and instantly felt like you went from business leader to babysitter? It might not be what you want to hear, but this often happens because you didn’t hire well in the first place! In this episode, host and professional life and business coach, Chris Goodman walks you through some of the hiring breakthroughs he’s had in his many years of experience so that you can avoid the challenges and potentially costly errors that can result from not putting the work in upfront. Tuning in, you’ll learn 10+ tips for creating a methodical hiring process, reading between the lines on resumes, taking your ego out of the equation, recruiting against a set of strong values, putting simple metrics between you and the business, and much more. Whether you’re revamping your hiring process, building a business, or doing anything that requires enrolling and enlisting help from others, this episode is full of practical advice and valuable insights that you won’t want to miss!
Key Points From This Episode:
- How to shift your perspective on the traditional hiring/firing model.
- The value of a clear and methodical hiring process and tips for creating one.
- What people reveal about themselves in the language on their resume.
- Why a quick conversation or call with an applicant is an important next step.
- When to check references (and why earlier is better).
- A potentially controversial take on behavioral assessments.
- The significance of someone’s personal and professional track record.
- Your cue to slow down and detach from the outcome.
- Reasons that the conversation is the relationship.
- A guide to values-based recruitment.
- Questions to ask yourself when a potential hire is on the right track.
- The importance of expectation setting and external feedback.
- How to craft a strong offer and operating agreement (as well as a disagreement!)
- What it means to put something between you and the business.
- Advice for implementing a GROW coaching model.
- The story of why Chris is so passionate about life and business coaching.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Ep 17: Breakthroughs from Training with Mark Willis, CEO of Keller Williams
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EP 017: Breakthroughs from Training with Mark Willis, CEO of Keller Williams
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Although there won’t be any sharing of bourbon on today’s episode, you’ll walk away with valuable insights as we focus solely on some of the epic breakthroughs from Chris’ recent trip to Texas. Chris spent two days in training with the CEO of Keller Williams Realty, Mark Willis, and one of their other top leaders Melanie Kennemann, who is on their executive leadership team. In no particular order, Chris takes listeners through several key breakthroughs he walked away with from his time at the Leverage Series. He unpacks a few noteworthy quotes by Mark Willis, why he loves a particular line from The Prosperous Coach, shares his best breakthrough from Melanie about honing your approach and walking your team to self-discovery, and much more. So, get ready as Chris breaks down two days of intense learning for you. He'll also share actionable insights that you can plug right into your life and business, so you can rock and roll. Thanks for listening, enjoy!
Key Points From This Episode:
- What you can expect from this episode of the Bourbon and Breakthroughs Podcast.
- How you can gain the most out of today’s episode.
- Coaching tip: by the end of the podcast you should be able to clearly identify what you are going to take immediate action on.
- A quick overview of the course Chris took with Keller Williams Realty: Leverage Series.
- Chris unpacks a quote from Mark Willis, current CEO of Keller Williams; “You get the most control out of your life by letting go of the things that hold you back.”
- Why Chris loves the line from The Prosperous Coach: “My business plan has one line: Meet new and inspiring people.”
- His encouragement to listeners: who would open up all kinds of doors for you?
- “There’s nothing about leadership that’s telling people what to do” — Mark Willis; and why it’s more about inspiring them.
- Chris shares his two cents about Mark Willis saying, “If you want 9/10 level talent, you must be, and play at, a 9/10 yourself.”
- A note on the previous breakthrough; talent wants to be challenged and pushed in a good way.
- What Chris means when he says, “The only things that change are the 20%’s and the standards.”
- Chris parallels his thought of “If you can cast a vision around anyone, you can cast a vision around anyone” to a similar quote by Zig Ziglar about selling anything to anyone.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Leverage Series Keller Williams
The Prosperous Coach: Increase Income and Impact for You and Your Clients (The Prosperous Series)
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EP 016: Live Coaching Lindsey Mango: Be Vulnerable to Be a Better Leader
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Today on Bourbon and Breakthroughs, we’re doing something a little bit different! Joining us for a live coaching session is life and business coach, host of the Life Coach Hotline Podcast, and Chris’ beautiful wife, Lindsey Mango. In this thought-provoking episode, Lindsey speaks candidly about the trepidation she feels when it comes to expanding her family, shares her mission to create deeper and more intimate friendships in 2024, and reflects on the gap between how she shows up in her business now versus how she shows up in her personal life. Our conversation reveals the importance of vulnerability for business owners, C-suite executives, and others in leadership positions, but it also demonstrates Lindsey’s inspiring openness and her willingness to change her mind, which is an essential part of being “coachable” and making the changes we want to make in our lives. As you’ll discover, this episode was actually recorded for Lindsey’s podcast, but it was too good not to share! If you’re looking to learn and grow as a leader but feel like you’re hitting a wall, this live coaching session might just open you up to a new perspective, so be sure to tune in today.
Key Points From This Episode:
- Reasons that coaches need coaches too!
- Three areas in her life that Lindsey is seeking coaching for.
- What Lindsey means when she talks about making expansion optional.
- The important role of compassion when addressing the parts of you that are afraid to grow.
- What Lindsey would say if a million people were listening.
- The distinctive lens she brings to her coaching work and that makes her so hungry for growth.
- Distinguishing between experience and performance.
- An unexpected shift or transformation that took place for Lindsey during this session.
- Why we shouldn’t hold ourselves back when we have something to share.
- Next steps for Lindsey, including paying attention to her unique perspective.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
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EP 015: The Savage in Business with Mitch Cammidge: Coach and Advisor to 10,000+ Business Owners
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Hiring a business coach is a valuable investment in not only your professional growth as an entrepreneur or business owner but your personal growth too. Just ask Mitch Cammidge, a business coach and advisor to more than 10,000 business owners, multi-event speaker, small business marketing genius, and visionary of Mitch Cammidge Coaching. There are three things Mitch believes any business needs to be successful: a simple design, elegant operations, and repeatable systems. In this episode of Bourbon and Breakthroughs, he unpacks each of these essential elements and shares some practical steps to help you take your business from chaos to legacy. We also discuss the importance of human capital, why a formal education isn’t a prerequisite for success, how to take the ego out of being the centerpiece of your business, ways to stay calm and dependable in the face of business warfare, and more! For actionable advice and some harsh but helpful truths from the Savage in Business, be sure to tune in today.
Key Points From This Episode:
- Complex doesn’t equal sophisticated: why a successful business is simple in its design.
- Human capital as the most important investment for any business.
- Reasons that an MBA isn’t necessarily a talisman for success.
- What it looks like for a business to be elegant and repeatable in its operation.
- Practical steps for building a bridge from chaos to legacy.
- From function performer to knowledge center to recognized expert: removing ego from the equation while still being the face of your business.
- Why you need to be prepared to say goodbye to customers.
- The action-packed story behind the phrase, “savage in business.”
- Tips for maintaining a cool, calm, collected attitude in the warfare of business.
- How to have your “buckle-up moment” and work with Mitch!
- Key components of Mitch’s strong and straight-to-the-point Savage in Business cocktail.
- Parting advice for getting after it and taking advantage of the opportunities in front of you.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
World Wide Entrepreneur Academy (WWEA)
Savage in Business – The Podcast
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EP 014: The "La Dolce Vita" with Rob Murgatroyd, social media sensation and author of "I Like You Better in Italy"
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What would it take for you to live the life you truly want? Maybe it’s time to stop asking how much money you need to achieve it, or how you’re going to get there, and instead, uncover what type of life would excite you most. Joining us today is Rob Murgatroyd, whose life-changing transformations have been years, if not decades, in the making. While the bulk of Rob’s career was spent as a chiropractor, his life today could not be further from that reality. Not only has he moved his family from the US to beautiful Florence, Italy, but his TikTok videos on being an American in this food-obsessed country have made him a social media sensation! However, his journey from being a chiropractor to where he is today has not been straightforward or smooth. There is no way he would have reached his destination if he had not been willing to step off the familiar path. Similarly, our conversation today takes many fascinating turns that never would have happened if we had tried to plan it all out. While our conversation kicks off with Rob’s first taste of Bourbon, it ends with profound reflections on the nature of creativity, with insights on where it comes from and how you can learn to turn down the noise and listen to the voice within. In between all that Rob shares the many side journeys he had to go on, like traveling, becoming a DJ, and receiving coaching, to uncover the revelatory lessons that would help him shift his mindset and find himself where he is today. Join us for a truly expansive conversation and find out how his wife's fateful words 'I like you better in Italy' prompted his transformative journey, why he decided to use this phrase as the title of his upcoming book, and what ingredients he would use for his cocktail 'la dolce vita', and much more!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Welcoming back today’s guest, all the way from Florence, Italy, Rob Murgatroyd.
- Chris breaks down everything you need to know about drinking bourbon for the first time.
- Rob tries out his first-ever bourbon drink according to Chris’s instructions.
- The transformations Rob has gone through since he and Chris first met.
- What Rob gained from chasing what made him feel alive; from traveling to becoming a DJ.
- The challenge of subtracting what doesn’t bring you joy.
- Rob’s experience of trying to leave his chiropractic career behind.
- His advice to anyone going through a transformation, or gathering the courage to do so.
- The confluence of influences that helped Rob change his mindset.
- Answering the question ‘Where does creativity come from?’
- Learning to turn down the noise and listening to the voice within.
- Detailing and naming Rob’s cocktail, La Dolce Vita!
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EP 013: The Always in Fashioned with Phil M. Jones: Founder & Author of Exactly What to Say
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Today we are joined by one of the most prolific guests we've ever interviewed! Phil. M. Jones is a notorious speaker and author with EIGHT number-one bestsellers, and he is also the founder and author of the book-turned-movement, Exactly What to Say. Phil is fully focused on turning services into products as is evident in his vast reach and influence, and Exactly What to Say is fast becoming a household name around the world.
After Phil introduces us to Exactly What to Drink and the story behind it, we explore Phil’s professional journey, and how his life’s plan evolved especially when he lost $2 million overnight. We discover why he says it’s impossible to write, perform, and edit at the same time, and how to remain truly present yet purposeful in everything you say.
Phil discusses what it's like to allow others to use his work as their own, how he vets prospective business partners, and why it’s important to understand visibility, credibility, authenticity, and availability. He also explains how creating constraints can actually be a catalyst for your biggest breakthroughs.
After hearing this fascinating conversation, the only drink you’ll want to reach for is "The Always in Fashioned!" Learn more about Phil and his work in the show notes and at philmjones.com
Key Points From This Episode:
- Welcoming the larger-than-life, Phil M. Jones, and introducing Exactly What to Drink.
- Taking a look at Phil’s initial vision of his professional journey and how it’s evolved.
- How he’s extended his service offerings to real estate.
- Why you can never write, perform, and edit at the exact same time.
- How to balance staying present with being purposeful in your speech.
- Why Phil is so focused on turning services into products and his goal of collective ownership.
- The breakdowns and breakthroughs he’s had in allowing others to make his work their own.
- How he chooses the people that he wants to work closely with.
- The ins and outs of visibility, credibility, authenticity, and availability.
- How creating constraints helped Phil achieve a plethora of professional breakthroughs.
- His entry-level bourbon recommendation and any-bottle-in-the-world choice.
- The Always in Fashioned.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
‘The Million Dollar Speaker | Phil M. Jones Interview’
The Relentless Growth Mastermind
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EP 012: The Bubbly Bombshell and Ponyrony with Janell & Mike Bass: Cofounders of Ponyboy Slings
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This episode is one for the books, as our guests are also the creators of one of the wonderful bourbon-based variations we’ll try on the show. Janell and Mike Bass are the founders of Ponyboy Slings, a brand that offers up a new and exciting way to drink whiskey. Their passion for beverages and decades-long experience in the industry made this venture a no-brainer for the dynamic duo, and they’ve developed innovative techniques for working as a couple that are applicable to all industries. Today, we taste all three of Ponyboy Slings’ drinks, starting with their flagship offering the Bourbon Popstar, and working our way through the Derby Cream Soda to end with My Cherry Amour. Janell and Mike offer some insight into the effort it takes to bring a new product to market, why having an excellent palate is both a blessing and a curse, and their unique perspective on building trust as business partners. They also share their beautiful wedding story before diving into the long-term vision for their brand, their advice for prospective startup owners, and what they want people to know and remember about Ponyboy Slings. We loved every single one of Ponyboy Slings’ unique cocktails in a can and will be ordering the Bubbly Bombshell and the Ponyrony on repeat!
Key Points From This Episode:
- How Janell and Mike ended up choosing their company name: Ponyboy Slings.
- The way their passion and experience in the beverage industry fueled their business.
- Rocket Fuel: How Janell and Mike have engineered new ways to work as business partners.
- Getting into Ponyboy Slings’ products, starting with their flagship drink, the Bourbon Popstar.
- Discussing the effort it took to bring their drinks to market and some breakthrough moments.
- Why it’s a blessing and a curse to have an excellent palate.
- The story of Janell and Mike’s surprise wedding.
- The ins and outs of Ponyboy Slings’ wildcard cooler, the Derby Cream Soda.
- Moving on to our final Ponyboy Slings taster, My Cherry Amour.
- Mike and Janell explain the long-term vision for their brand.
- What they want people to know about Ponyboy Slings, including the Ponywagon.
- The Bubbly Bombshell and the Ponyrony!
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
The Relentless Growth Mastermind
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EP 011: Amore Pleasure with Andrea Crowder: The Unrule/y Entrepreneur
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Sitting down with us for this episode of Bourbon and Breakthroughs is the founder of The Unrule/y Entrepreneur, none other than Andrea Crowder! Andrea has such a passion for life and business, and her amazing story of evolution and the premium she gives to creativity is bound to strike a chord with each and every listener in a variety of ways. We get to hear from Andrea about why many of our ideas about success can be unhealthy and fictitious, how she handles pressure, ways to use the power of imagination and the best strategies for overcoming the inevitable challenges that life throws at us. Andrea also shines a light on managing emotions and learning from errors, two things that have made all the difference for her and her business. One of the grounding principles at The Unrule/y Entrepreneur is the culture of celebration that they embody, and by listening in you will get some great insight into how this leads to making a profit while having fun, so join us to hear it all from Andrea Crowder.
Key Points From This Episode:
- Introducing today's bourbon from Heaven's Door and its notable characteristics.
- Andrea talks about being a 'people coach' and her main areas of expertise.
- The dangers of entrepreneurship and our common myths about success.
- Prioritizing creativity, focus, and logic in your business.
- An explanation of Andrea's 'pleasure over pressure' ethic.
- A few of Andrea's recent highlights and the massive income increase she has facilitated.
- Why the highest paycheck is not always the best option.
- Letting go of the obligations that do not serve us and our energy levels!
- Andrea's thoughts on hiring smartly and the best practices for leaders and their teams.
- Advice for aligning company culture; self-regulation, learning from mistakes, and more.
- Enjoying the possibilities of the contemporary business landscape and having fun!
- Underlining the most important question that Andrea wants listeners to ask themselves.
- Andrea shares her beliefs about the source of her great results.
- Detailing and naming Andrea's cocktail!
- Rapid fire questions with Andrea about meaning, excitement, transformation, and more.
- How and where to connect with Andrea online.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
The Unrule/y Entrepreneur Podcast
Free Training with Dr. Jon Connelly
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EP 010: The "I Can't Believe He Said That" with Pat Mancuso: CEO, Consultant, and Business Mentor
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They say it takes 10,000 hours to become an expert in any particular field. Now consider 40,000 hours: anyone with that much experience in one thing is bound to be devastatingly excellent at it! With over 40,000 hours of coaching and training experience, today’s guest, Pat Mancuso, is a bottomless pit of knowledge, information, and expert advice on how to survive as a business leader. To add to his coaching expertise, Pat has more than 35 years of experience as an entrepreneur, and all of this comes together in a formidable man who was able to grow a company from zero to 1 billion dollars in sales in only four years! Fueled by the deep flavors of Heaven’s Door Double Barrel Whiskey, we begin this insightful conversation with Pat describing his coaching style and what it takes to become a great mentor and advisor. Then, we examine why some are comfortable in discomfort whilst others aren’t, why leaders should be willing to receive constructive feedback, why having a coach is for everyone, and the ins and outs of what it takes to make the right hires. We also explore what you need to run a successful restaurant, how to know when to stay or leave your job, Pat’s fin-in-the-blank answers, and why “I Can’t Believe He Said That” is the perfect way to describe today’s remarkable guest.
Key Points From This Episode:
- A warm welcome back to the show to our good friend, Pat Mancuso.
- Today we are trying Bob Dylan’s preferred brand of bourbon, Heaven’s Door.
- Pat describes his style of coaching and explains what it takes to be a great coach.
- His take on why some people are willing to lean into discomfort more than others.
- Why leaders need to care more about openly receiving honest feedback from staff members.
- Exploring why every type of person can benefit from receiving some level of coaching.
- The way Pat determines the ROI of his coaching endeavors.
- How hiring the wrong person can cost a business four to five times that employee’s salary.
- The dos and don’ts for hiring the right personnel.
- How to know whether you should stay in your current job or leave.
- Why Pat’s hypothetical book on leadership would be titled, The Leadership Light Switch.
- It’s Not About You, his favorite coaching resources, and his ideal drinking partner.
- I Can’t Believe He Said That: the Pat Mancuso cocktail.
- Our guest explains the work that he’s doing with businesses around tax and tax recovery.
- Everything you need to know before working with Pat.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
The Relentless Growth Mastermind
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EP 009: The Ferociously Simple with Todd Paxton: Top 1% Realtor, Investor, and Mentor
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No one is a self-made success. It all takes other people. Todd Paxton has empowered many other people to find real estate and personal success and he joins us today to tell his story. While sipping on Heaven’s Door by Bob Dylan, Todd sits down to share his breakthrough following a near-death experience last year and how this affected how he leads his team. Using the tale of the young and old bull, he explains his strategy of slowing down to speed up. We discuss parallels between Todd’s work as a sports coach and a leader in real estate and Todd shares the biggest breakthrough he has had: to meet people where they are. Hear about the necessity of looking for talent everywhere and Todd’s quick-fire answers to essential leadership questions. Todd encourages listeners to embrace failure without fear, never to suffer from leadership loneliness, and to have hard conversations with yourself first before bringing them to others. Tune in to hear more about how to live in a way that is ferociously simple. Thanks for listening!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Welcome to Todd Paxton, real estate agent, investor, coach, and mentor.
- Todd and Chris’s history as friends and co-founders.
- Today’s bourbon: Heaven’s Door by Bob Dylan.
- The artisanal approach to distillation at Heaven’s Door.
- Todd’s gracious lion of a father and the great qualities he inherited from him.
- A breakthrough Todd experienced during a near-death experience last year.
- How this affected how he leads his team.
- The tale of the young and old bull to illustrate slowing down to speed up.
- Parallels between Todd’s work as a sports coach and a leader in real estate.
- The value of always looking for talent everywhere.
- Todd defines the best and worst things a leader can do.
- Knowing when it’s the right time to fire someone.
- Identifying the qualities that show culture fit.
- Creating a culture of grace by bringing in a coach.
- Advice for leaders: don’t suffer from leadership loneliness.
- Todd’s relationship with leadership-related books.
- KASH: Knowledge, Attitude, Skills, and Habit.
- The power of having conversations with yourself first and others second.
- Essential ingredients to the cocktail of Todd: Ferociously Simple.
- His closing recommendations to pave the way to success.
- Taking care of the people who are in your world while looking for talent everywhere.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
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EP 008: The Devil's Advocate with Karla Green: Creative Director for the World's Largest American Whiskey Bar
Bourbon and Breakthroughs
Welcome to Episode 8 of the Bourbon & Breakthroughs Series, and today we welcome award-winning mixologist, Karla Green, who is the Creative Director of Watch Hill Proper. Karla's focus is now squarely on menu design, creative drink ideas, education, training, and testing, and she brings 20 years of bartending experience into her current position. Karla also helped imagine and design the impressive bar at Watch Hill Proper, which boasts the world's largest collection of American whiskeys. On the menu today is the Hemingway Rye First Edition, and we have a great time tasting and reflecting on this rather rare item, with Karla sharing her best tasting practices and the different ways she likes to serve it up. From there, our guest delves into some really interesting professional ideas, talking about her belief in taking ownership, setting a good example for her team, her quality control practices, and her prioritization of great communication. We get the inside perspective on her growth-oriented mindset, and listeners will come away with a fresh appreciation for the world of whiskey, and the need to trust the journey of life. So make sure to tune in and hear all that Karla has to say!
Key Points From This Episode:
- First impressions of today's whiskey, Hemingway Rye First Edition.
- Karla talks about her tasting protocol and the best ways to experience a new whisky.
- Unpacking Karla's role at Watch Hill Proper, and her proudest moments so far.
- How Karla approaches maintaining the integrity and standards of her recipes.
- Thoughts on customer complaints and how the team manages issues like this.
- Management and leadership strategies that Karla finds helpful and effective.
- The film that Karla featured in recently, highlighting women in the whiskey industry!
- Karla's philosophy towards recipe development, and exploring the idea of 'destroying to create'.
- Some thoughts on the state of bourbon culture and perceptions at present.
- The evolution of the Old Fashioned, and how it differs across states.
- Karla shares the recipe for her personal cocktail, The Devil's Advocate!
- How to find and connect with Karla online.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
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- Connect on Instagram
- Coach with Chris
- Learn more about Goodman Coaching
EP 007: The Unstoppable with Johanna White: Premium Brand Strategist and Brain Tumor Survivor
Bourbon and Breakthroughs
Welcome to Episode 7 of the Bourbon & Breakthroughs Series. Today, we are so happy to be joined by the unstoppable and inspiring force that is Johanna White! Johanna is the brains behind Design by Jo, where she helps her clients realize their brand dreams and step beyond the limitations that hold so many of us back. Johanna has an amazing personal story that she gives us a glimpse into, including how the discovery of a brain tumor in 2013 impacted her trajectory and why it was, ultimately, the catalyst for her success! This episode is peppered with so many breakthroughs and insights, with Johanna talking about trusting her own value, targeting the right buyer for an offer, authoring your own story, taking action on beliefs, and much more. We also spend some time indulging in Rabbit Hole's Heigold bourbon and trading cocktail recipes before Johanna shares some closing thoughts about stepping into your limitless potential. Be sure to join us to catch it all in this great conversation!
Key Points From This Episode:
- A look through Johanna's inspiring and varied personal and professional bio.
- Johanna talks about her usage of the word 'expensive'.
- Introducing the 'Kentucky chew' and today's bourbon from Rabbit Hole!
- Recounting the arrival of Johanna's health troubles in 2013 and her road to recovery.
- The roots of Johanna’s fears and how she unpacked the deeper layers.
- How Johanna approached the task of choosing joy!
- The importance of acting on faith and not merely believing it.
- Dealing with setbacks and jumping back into the work of confronting fear.
- The life-changing power of taking control of the mind and our mental habits.
- Johanna shares some great resources that have helped her.
- Her response to potential doubts about the power of the mind.
- Looking back at Johanna's fears about failure and self-worth.
- How Johanna's brain tumor provided her with the path to her current success.
- Honing your own genius (and how this plays into pricing).
- How Johanna's rebrand allowed her to reimagine her business and income.
- Finding the right price point to catch the ideal client base.
- Some final words of encouragement about the realms of possibility.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
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EP 006: The Brainy Jester with Jess Burns: Realtor, Influencer, and Goodman Coaching Client
Bourbon and Breakthroughs
Welcome to Episode 6 of the Bourbon & Breakthroughs Series, where we sit down with the best and brightest in their fields to discuss a wide range of topics, all while enjoying a glass of fine bourbon. In this episode, we have the pleasure of meeting Jess Burns, a seasoned property manager, and top-notch real estate agent with a passion for investment. With a trusted team of experts and a knack for listening, Jessica puts her clients at ease while fiercely advocating for their best interests. Her unwavering integrity and dedication to high standards make her a go-to for achieving results. In our conversation, we dive into how Jessica takes ownership of her life and uses her passion to drive her success in business. We discuss her relationship-oriented approach to business and the benefits of putting yourself into uncomfortable positions. We also explore her coaching experience and the many breakthroughs she had, including her insight that one should not live on default. Jessica shares her incredible career journey, her perception of success, how your thinking shapes your outcomes, and much more. We do all of this over a fine glass of Heigold bourbon, teach Jess “The Kentucky Chew,” and unpack its amazing taste. Tune in now!
Key Points From This Episode:
- How she leverages her personality to drive success in business.
- Why Jess prefers bourbon to other spirits and she shares her tasting notes.
- Jess tells us about the breakthroughs that impacted her life the most.
- Hear how Jess was able to persevere through past failures.
- Find out about the many successes she has had from her breakthroughs.
- The rule she lives her life by, and the importance of self-care.
- Her formulae for success and how she developed it over time.
- Discover how to shift your mindset and begin your journey to success.
- We debate the correct way to make an old fashioned.
- She shares the biggest surprise from the success she has achieved.
- The importance of not being afraid to make mistakes.
- Overcoming a negative mindset and taking her business to the next level.
- The biggest mistake that she does not regret making.
- A final takeaway that Jess has for listeners.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Heigold — Rabbit Hole Distillery
Boxergrail — Rabbit Hole Distillery
Episode 110: Healing Trauma in 3 Minutes with Dr. Jon Connelly, Founder of Rapid Resolution Therapy
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- Learn more about Goodman Coaching
EP 004: The Cherry Bomb with Dr. Keith Waggoner: Psychologist, Entrepreneur, Master Coach, and Founder of Operation Rescue Children
Bourbon and Breakthroughs
Welcome to Episode 4 of the Bourbon & Breakthroughs Series. Please note that this episode carries a trigger warning. For listeners who wish to avoid themes of human trafficking, please skip the audio between [54:57] and [1:04:06]. In this episode, we welcome back Dr. Waggoner, a serial entrepreneur, psychologist, and high-level coach who has been practicing for nearly 25 years. He has worked with a range of clients, including Navy SEALs, politicians, and billionaires. He has also dedicated himself to several causes and charities aimed at making the world a better place. With his wealth of experience, he is regarded as the best and most valuable coach available. In our conversation, we discuss how to effectively manage your time, tactical ways to improve your experience of time, and how to honor your sages and not be a slave to your negative inner thoughts. Hear about the definition of celebration and living in the moment, being the “feeder” to yourself and those around you, what he means by “being dangerous”, the value of rituals, what force multipliers are, and the true definition of passion. We also talk about his non-profit, Operation Rescue Children, and the amazing work they do to combat human trafficking by training and equipping operators with the tools they need. Tune in for a fascinating discussion with the inspirational Dr. Keith Waggoner!
Key Points From This Episode:
- We start by finding out what Dr. Waggoner has to celebrate in life.
- His approach to networking and building a strong inner circle.
- What he means by “feeding” relationships.
- We unpack the concept of sages and saboteurs.
- Steps to take to be aware of the sages and saboteurs in your life.
- Learn how you can face your saboteurs and “feed” your sages.
- How to create a framework for effective time management.
- Why you need to commit to what is important to you.
- Discover the four crucial principles of effective time management.
- Find out about the five vital currencies in life.
- He shares his passions and how he endeavors to pursue them.
- Details about Operation Rescue Children and the incredible work they are doing. For listeners who wish to avoid themes of human trafficking, please skip the audio between [54:57] and [1:04:06].
- Dr. Waggoner discusses the progress that Chris has made on his journey.
- A key takeaway message that Dr. Waggoner has for listeners.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dareringer – Rabbit Hole Distillery
Dr. Keith Waggoner on LinkedIn
Dr. Keith Waggoner on Facebook
Donate to Operation Rescue Children
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- Connect on Instagram
- Coach with Chris
- Learn more about Goodman Coaching
EP 003: The Impact with Jay Papasan: New York Times Bestselling Author, Editor, and Entrepreneur
Bourbon and Breakthroughs
Welcome to Episode 3 of the Bourbon & Breakthroughs Series, today's guest is the inspiring co-author of The ONE Thing, Jay Papasan. If you have listened to any episode of this show before, you will be aware that Jay's book is philosophically fundamental to so much of what we do, and has the power to immediately change your life in a positive way. To give you an understanding of its power and reach, The ONE Thing has sold over 3 million copies, and has been translated into 40 different languages! In this conversation with Jay, we get to hear exactly what the 'one thing' is, how individuals can go about prioritizing their lives correctly, the central role that impact plays in everything that Jay does, and the idea of continuous learning. Our guest also spends some time expanding on the concept of counterbalancing and how it fits into the book's framework, so to catch all of this and a whole lot more, over a delicious glass of today's choice rye from Rabbit Hole, make sure to tune in!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Jay talks about the success of the book and the impact it has made globally.
- Reflections on a decade since the book was published and how Jay has remained passionate about the project.
- The eternal path of learning; Jay talks about his continual identification as a student.
- Today’s tasty treat: Rabbit Hole's Boxergrail Rye.
- Jay introduces the central question from The ONE Thing and the story behind it.
- The community that Jay and Gary have built through publishing this book.
- The importance of priorities and some of Jay's grounding principles for helping people with these.
- Jay unpacks some ideas about habit formation and the 'halo effect'.
- Unpacking the concept of counterbalancing.
- Exploring the themes of choice, commitment, and identity.
- Time and money; lessons from billionaires about creating more abundance.
- Jay talks about his 'cocktail' recipe; grit, determination, curiosity, and impact.
- Where to find Jay online and learn more about his impactful work!
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
The Twenty Percenter Newsletter
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- Connect on Instagram
- Coach with Chris
- Learn more about Goodman Coaching
EP 002: The Aspirational with Chris Harder: Break Through Judgment and Refuse to Settle
Bourbon and Breakthroughs
Welcome to Episode 2 of the Bourbon & Breakthroughs Series. Set clear boundaries, show compassion, and live every moment to the fullest! That is the advice that we are urged to follow from today’s remarkable guest, entrepreneur and philanthropist, Chris Harder. Chris has a relentless work schedule and he explains how he is able to remain enthusiastic throughout, before detailing the importance of the mantra ‘people deserve it’ and why we all need a more holistic understanding of time. Our guest walks us through how he celebrates little moments of victory, why we should all lead with gratitude, why Rabbit Hole Distillery is onto something special, and how he went from being a perfectionist to thriving in chaos. We discuss the need for nonjudgmental approaches to life, how to reframe problems into opportunities, how all rewards come with risk, and why Chris chose compassion as his emotional base. We end with a lesson on overcoming negative thoughts and people, how to manage close relationships at work, what makes Chris who he is, why setting boundaries is more of an invitation than a barrier, and a reminder to everyone who is listening to never, ever, settle!
Key Points From This Episode:
- A warm welcome to today’s guest, entrepreneur and philanthropist, Chris Harder.
- How Chris manages to stay enthusiastic throughout his extremely busy schedule.
- Why ‘people deserve it’ is such an important mantra for Chris.
- The importance of having a more holistic understanding of time.
- How our guest celebrates good days by living in the moment and with intention.
- Why taking inventory and showing gratitude is the best way to celebrate good fortune.
- Chris and Chris review the latest gin offering from Rabbit Hole Distillery.
- How our guest went from being a perfectionist to thriving in the mess.
- The way Chris navigates judging himself and others now compared to in the past.
- How to catch and reframe the problems in your life for more positive results.
- Forgetting the ego and accepting being wrong sometimes.
- How Chris’s approach to risk has brought him much success.
- How our guest overcomes negative emotions and the people who put him down.
- The way he manages having multiple close relationships in the workplace.
- How great relationships are forged on the back of setting clear boundaries.
- The traits that combine to make Chris Harder.
- A reminder for everyone who is listening: Don’t settle!
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
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- Connect on Instagram
- Coach with Chris
- Learn more about Goodman Coaching
EP 001: Introducing: Bourbon & Breakthroughs
Bourbon and Breakthroughs
Welcome to Episode 1 of the Bourbon & Breakthroughs Series, a new series from the Relentless Growth podcast. For the past two years, we've been dedicated to exploring what it takes to constantly grow in life and business and now, we're switching things up and bringing you a brand new experience. Bourbon & Breakthroughs is all about sitting down with the very best people in their respective fields and discussing a range of topics over a glass of fine bourbon. In this short introduction, we'll give you a taste of what you can expect from this exciting new series. We'll tell you about the type of guests we'll be interviewing, from business leaders to experts in various industries, and give you a sneak peek into the motivation behind Bourbon & Breakthroughs. So sit back, pour yourself a glass of your favorite bourbon, and join us for fun, relaxed conversations with some of the most interesting people around. Tune in to the Bourbon & Breakthroughs series, and let's explore the world of success and achievement, one sip at a time!
Key Points From This Episode:
- What the show has planned for upcoming episodes.
- Chris explains what listeners can expect from the new series.
- The focus on bourbon and the reason for the name.
- How listeners can help spread the word about the series.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
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- Connect on Instagram
- Coach with Chris
- Learn more about Goodman Coaching
EP 131: I Forgot My Wedding (And How You Can Too)
Bourbon and Breakthroughs
This is the story of how Chris overcame the pain and trauma of his first marriage, and after ten years forgot the anniversary of the wedding! All of us go through difficult and uncomfortable seasons in our lives, whether it is personal or business-related, and how we respond to these challenges has a huge impact on what follows. Chris' story stands testament to the power of finding the right support, namely coaches, mentors, and therapists, taking uncomfortable action, following curiosity and lightness, and getting intentional about what we want! The idea that underpins all of this is that life improves through, and because of these periods of pain, and it is only a matter of how we chose to take action. So to hear all about Chris' journey, and the practical steps you can take to move through troubled waters, press play on this episode of the Relentless Growth!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Recounting the events of the wedding and the doomed marriage that followed.
- How coaches, mentors, and trainers helped keep things on track.
- Getting through the most difficult seasons and the fruits on the other side.
- Learning, growing, and healing; the process of stepping out of anger and pain.
- What the right coaches and mentors offer; perspective, questions, and healing.
- The power of curiosity and using it to replace damaging habits.
- Taking note of the weight of things and following the guidance of lighter energies.
- Getting clear on what you do want and the expansive power of our focus.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
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- Connect on Instagram
- Coach with Chris
- Learn more about Goodman Coaching
EP 130: The Pain Stops When the Truth Starts with Author and Coach Jake Kauffman
Bourbon and Breakthroughs
Are you tired of feeling like you were born to make a difference, but something mysterious keeps holding you back? What if the biggest obstacle is yourself? In this episode, we speak to high-performance coach and business mentor Jake Kauffman about his journey to finding his true purpose and why the pain stops when you embrace truth. Please note that this episode carries a trigger warning for sexual abuse. With a background in healthcare sales, Jake has pivoted to coaching, providing a guiding hand to entrepreneurs, coaches, and influencers. By unlocking their potential for personal growth, he helps pave the way for business expansion and game-changing breakthroughs. In our conversation, we discuss his new book, Let Love In, why he decided to write it, the context of the book, how the writing process has helped him grow, what he hopes to achieve with the book, and the hurdles he faced while writing. We also delve into his approach to coaching, the difference between conscious and unconscious desires, why pain is not necessarily bad, and the dire state of mental health. Hear about a defining moment in his life, why you need to accept your weaknesses, key insights from the book, the risks of unprocessed pain, and much more. Tune in to discover the power of letting love in and allowing yourself to be seen with Jake Kauffman!
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- Learn more about Goodman Coaching
EP 129: What To Do When You Get Triggered
Bourbon and Breakthroughs
We all know the feeling of our emotions bubbling over in response to something that somebody else has said or done. These emotions may come in the form of rage, grief, shock, or anything in between. No matter our age or stage of life, emotional triggers are unavoidable, so it is vital that we learn how to deal with them in a healthy way. While you may not be able to control the initial thought that pops into your head when you get triggered, you can gain full control of your second thought, and that is what is most important! In today’s episode, Chris shares some powerful tools that you can use to de-escalate a triggering situation and turn a potentially harmful interaction into a more positive one. Tune in to find out how to live a happier, more peaceful life by proactively controlling your emotions!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Sharing some of the exact tools Chris teaches clients to use when they get triggered, offended, or hurt by someone’s words. This is all about keeping your personal power in the moment!
- Learning how to be aware of your own thoughts.
- Having a compassionate view of the world and believing the other person is doing the best they can.
- Asking the question: is this true, kind, or helpful?
- Thinking “in a moment like this…”
- Understanding that the other person is allowed to have an opinion and their own emotions.
- Using curiosity as a conversational tool.
- Creating psychological safety using time, quiet, and physical space.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
The Life Coach School (Brooke Castillo)
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EP 128: Gatekeepers (And Why You Need Them)
Bourbon and Breakthroughs
If you’re looking to grow your service-based business, identifying the gatekeepers in your field and building relationships with them may be the best way to do so. It may sound obvious, but sometimes we lose track of the foundations when we hit a slow season. That’s why it’s so important to slow down and go back to the basics of business! In this episode, you’ll find out what gatekeepers are, how to get them on your side, and how to bring value to them and their communities while reaping the rewards of their connections. Tune in to discover the value of real relationships in business, then go forth and find your gatekeepers!
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EP 127: Permission to Evolve
Bourbon and Breakthroughs
Are you giving yourself permission to evolve? This is something that many people struggle with, and it comes up frequently in coaching. People often struggle to give themselves license to reach the next level and take on the persona or identity of the person they want to become in order to have the life and business that they really, truly, deeply want. In this episode, Chris opens up about his own personal career journey by sharing examples of times when he gave himself permission to evolve. He poses questions that will make you think about what is holding you back, what you would do if you only had two or three years left to live, and what could happen if you did give yourself permission to evolve. Tune in today for some practical tips on how to confront the shame, guilt, fear, doubt, or lack that may be holding you back and advice on where to find the right support to help you achieve the life you really want.
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EP 021: To Be Continued – Podcast Pause
8:27
EP 020: The Spring with Amine Karaoud, Founder of Old Louisville Whiskey Co.
41:38
EP 019: 2 Ultimate Hacks for Better Results
17:05
EP 018: How to Hire People You Don't Have to Babysit
57:12
EP 017: Breakthroughs from Training with Mark Willis, CEO of Keller Williams
38:44
EP 016: Live Coaching Lindsey Mango: Be Vulnerable to Be a Better Leader
31:50
EP 015: The Savage in Business with Mitch Cammidge: Coach and Advisor to 10,000+ Business Owners
1:02:25
EP 014: The "La Dolce Vita" with Rob Murgatroyd, social media sensation and author of "I Like You Better in Italy"
1:02:09
EP 013: The Always in Fashioned with Phil M. Jones: Founder & Author of Exactly What to Say
50:17
EP 012: The Bubbly Bombshell and Ponyrony with Janell & Mike Bass: Cofounders of Ponyboy Slings
1:15:36
EP 011: Amore Pleasure with Andrea Crowder: The Unrule/y Entrepreneur
1:07:07
EP 010: The "I Can't Believe He Said That" with Pat Mancuso: CEO, Consultant, and Business Mentor
1:24:11
EP 009: The Ferociously Simple with Todd Paxton: Top 1% Realtor, Investor, and Mentor
1:08:12
EP 008: The Devil's Advocate with Karla Green: Creative Director for the World's Largest American Whiskey Bar
59:03
EP 007: The Unstoppable with Johanna White: Premium Brand Strategist and Brain Tumor Survivor
1:58:57
EP 006: The Brainy Jester with Jess Burns: Realtor, Influencer, and Goodman Coaching Client
1:10:45
EP 004: The Cherry Bomb with Dr. Keith Waggoner: Psychologist, Entrepreneur, Master Coach, and Founder of Operation Rescue Children
1:14:43
EP 003: The Impact with Jay Papasan: New York Times Bestselling Author, Editor, and Entrepreneur
1:00:27
EP 002: The Aspirational with Chris Harder: Break Through Judgment and Refuse to Settle
1:01:37
EP 001: Introducing: Bourbon & Breakthroughs
3:04
EP 131: I Forgot My Wedding (And How You Can Too)
25:52
EP 130: The Pain Stops When the Truth Starts with Author and Coach Jake Kauffman
57:22
EP 129: What To Do When You Get Triggered
26:55
EP 128: Gatekeepers (And Why You Need Them)
9:20
EP 127: Permission to Evolve
20:31