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Dave Ramsey: 5 Stages to Build and Scale a Business That Lasts | Entrepreneurship | E344 1:03:38

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Too many entrepreneurs get stuck on the business treadmill, hustling nonstop, unable to scale, and unknowingly stalling their growth. That’s where Dave Ramsey began. After crashing into $3 million in debt, he rebuilt from scratch, turning a small radio program into a national show with millions of listeners. With over three decades of experience in entrepreneurship, business growth, and content creation, he knows what it takes to build a lasting business. In this episode, Dave reveals the six drivers of long-term success, the five key stages of startup growth, and how he balances life as an entrepreneur and a content creator. In this episode, Hala and Dave will discuss: (00:00) Introduction (00:23) The Core Principles of Financial Freedom (05:42) Adapting to Change as a Content Creator (09:22) Balancing Content Creation and Entrepreneurship (12:34) How to Create a Clear Path in Business (15:19) The Truth About Starting a Business Today (18:22) The Six Drivers of Business Success (26:20) Shifting From Tactical to Strategic Thinking (29:44) The Five Stages of Business Growth (41:10) Leading with Care, Clarity, and Accountability (47:10) Identifying the Right Leadership Skills (48:35) Starting a Media Business as an Entrepreneur Dave Ramsey is a personal finance expert, radio personality, bestselling author, and the founder and CEO of Ramsey Solutions. Over the past three decades, he has built a legacy of helping millions achieve financial freedom. As the host of The Ramsey Show , Dave reaches more than 18 million listeners each week. He is the author of eight national bestselling books. His latest, Build a Business You Love , helps entrepreneurs navigate growth and overcome challenges at every stage. Sponsored By: Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at youngandprofiting.co/shopify OpenPhone: Streamline and scale your customer communications with OpenPhone. Get 20% off your first 6 months at openphone.com/profiting Airbnb - Find yourself a co-host at airbnb.com/host Indeed - Get a $75 sponsored job credit at indeed.com/profiting RobinHood - Receive your 3% boost on annual IRA contributions, sign up at robinhood.com/gold Factor - Get 50% off your first box plus free shipping at factormeals.com/factorpodcast Rakuten - Save while shopping at rakuten.com Microsoft Teams - Stop paying for tools. Get everything you need, for free at aka.ms/profiting LinkedIn Marketing Solutions - Get a $100 credit on your next campaign at linkedin.com/profiting Resources Mentioned: Dave’s Book, Build a Business You Love: bit.ly/BuildaBusinessYouLove Dave’s Website: ramseysolutions.com Active Deals - youngandprofiting.com/deals Key YAP Links Reviews - ratethispodcast.com/yap Youtube - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/ Social + Podcast Services: yapmedia.com Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com/episodes-new Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship Podcast, Business, Business Podcast, Self Improvement, Self-Improvement, Personal Development, Starting a Business, Strategy, Investing, Sales, Selling, Psychology, Productivity, Entrepreneurs, AI, Artificial Intelligence, Technology, Marketing, Negotiation, Money, Finance, Side Hustle, Mental Health, Career, Leadership, Mindset, Health, Growth Mindset, Side Hustle, Passive Income, Online Business, Solopreneur, Networking.…

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Doug is joined by Liam Barry, a client journey and automation specialist. Liam has spent 15 years mastering the art of automotive simulation as a process specialist and he talks to Doug about how he has transformed complex tasks into streamlined operations that boosted speed, efficiency, and consistency. He also shares how he has taken that same innovative approach, and applied it to the business world, helping companies drive more leads, increase sales conversions, and ultimately, enhance their bottom line. Their conversation gives practical insights for any business owner looking to modernise their operations while maintaining authentic customer connections.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Don't rush into buying multiple software subscriptions. First, you need to assess what functionality your existing systems offer, to avoid unnecessary costs and complexity.
AI and automation shift the workforce rather than eliminate it. New technology creates new types of jobs while streamlining existing processes.
Break down large automation goals into manageable chunks. Ensure you focus on the process that's taking most of your time first and then expand from there.
Automation can save significant time in client onboarding so what takes hours manually can be reduced to zero whilst still maintaining consistency.
The key to effective AI implementation is providing detailed, conversational input as generic questions yield generic answers.
Different generations have varying preferences for communication, consider offering both automated and personal touch options.
Personal videos can be integrated into automated sequences to maintain human connection while saving time.
Understanding your client journey before implementing tech solutions ensures you choose the right tools and automation strategies.

BEST MOMENTS

"We map out exactly what you want to achieve with your business, how you want clients and leads to experience your business and then when we understand that and we understand the end goal, we can sort out the technology to make that happen in the most automated and efficient way."

"Learn what you need so you understand, not say you're an expert."

"If you do something where it's much more conversational, more like how two humans, I know this sounds ridiculous, but how you would communicate with two humans is like, this is what I'm trying to do. This is the background. This is what I want to get out of it."

"We're not trying to lose the personal touch by using automation. We don't want it to sound like a robot."

"If we sit here and go, right, we're going to have this, 10 different client journeys within my business of all these different things I want to do. I want them all singing and dancing and all automating."

EPISODE RESOURCES

Website: www.liambarryonline.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/liam-barry-b0156a201/

https://www.facebook.com/LiamBarryOnline2024/

https://liambarryonline.com/demo

VALUABLE RESOURCES

Website: http://dougbennett.co.uk/

Email: doug@dougbennett.co.uk

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/financialdoug/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/FinancialDoug

Facebook Wealth Tribe: https://join.dougbennett.co.uk/

Download Your "Ten-Step Guide To Financial Freedom" Here:

https://bit.ly/Struggle-Success

BOOKS:

Goals Do Come True is now live and available to buy on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3phcy6Z

Think Simple, Win Big is now live and available to buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Think-Simple-Win-Big-Business/

Enjoy, and come back for the latest podcast each Wednesday. Thank you for listening.

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How to Scale Your Business Without Losing the Human Touch with Liam Barry

Goals DO Come True with Doug Bennett

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KEY TAKEAWAYS

Don't rush into buying multiple software subscriptions. First, you need to assess what functionality your existing systems offer, to avoid unnecessary costs and complexity.
AI and automation shift the workforce rather than eliminate it. New technology creates new types of jobs while streamlining existing processes.
Break down large automation goals into manageable chunks. Ensure you focus on the process that's taking most of your time first and then expand from there.
Automation can save significant time in client onboarding so what takes hours manually can be reduced to zero whilst still maintaining consistency.
The key to effective AI implementation is providing detailed, conversational input as generic questions yield generic answers.
Different generations have varying preferences for communication, consider offering both automated and personal touch options.
Personal videos can be integrated into automated sequences to maintain human connection while saving time.
Understanding your client journey before implementing tech solutions ensures you choose the right tools and automation strategies.

BEST MOMENTS

"Learn what you need so you understand, not say you're an expert."

"We're not trying to lose the personal touch by using automation. We don't want it to sound like a robot."

EPISODE RESOURCES

Website: www.liambarryonline.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/liam-barry-b0156a201/

https://www.facebook.com/LiamBarryOnline2024/

https://liambarryonline.com/demo

VALUABLE RESOURCES

Website: http://dougbennett.co.uk/

Email: doug@dougbennett.co.uk

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/financialdoug/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/FinancialDoug

Facebook Wealth Tribe: https://join.dougbennett.co.uk/

Download Your "Ten-Step Guide To Financial Freedom" Here:

https://bit.ly/Struggle-Success

BOOKS:

Goals Do Come True is now live and available to buy on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3phcy6Z

Think Simple, Win Big is now live and available to buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Think-Simple-Win-Big-Business/

Enjoy, and come back for the latest podcast each Wednesday. Thank you for listening.

204 bölüm

#Entrepreneur #Business #Doug Bennett #Society #Self-Improvement #Philosophy #Goals #Goal Setting #Podcasting Education #Small Business Owners #Business Coach

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Say Your Audacious Goals Out Loud | Holly Budge 50:32

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Doug is joined by Holly Budge, one of the UK's most accomplished female adventurers. From becoming a professional skydiver to being the first woman to skydive Mount Everest, racing horses across Mongolia and summiting Everest, Holly shares how setting audacious goals transformed her life. But her most meaningful adventure came when she founded "How Many Elephants," working with female anti-poaching rangers in Africa. Holly's enthusiasm for setting and achieving seemingly impossible goals will leave you inspired to voice your own audacious dreams and step outside your comfort zone. KEY TAKEAWAYS At 21, Holly set an audacious goal to become a professional skydiving camera woman despite having no experience in skydiving or filming. By saving money, learning the skills, and persisting despite gender barriers, she achieved this goal, setting a foundation of self-confidence that influenced her future adventures. Holly's experience becoming the first woman to skydive Everest taught her the power of intention setting and perseverance in securing sponsorships. Despite not having £24,000 for the expedition, she said "yes" first and then found sponsors to fund her vision, demonstrating how commitment precedes resources. When faced with unexpected challenges during her adventures, like being caught in a storm on Everest or losing horses in Mongolia, Holly learned to make critical decisions independently. Holly transformed from wanting selfish indulgences in adventure to creating adventure with purpose by founding "How Many Elephants" and "World Female Ranger Week," using her platform to raise funds and awareness for conservation causes that received 500 million views. Her work with female anti-poaching rangers in Africa represents her most meaningful adventure because it combines real danger with genuine purpose beyond personal achievement. Despite feeling like an imposter during her master's degree, Holly earned the highest mark ever given because she discovered something she was truly passionate about. Having supportive parents who didn't push her but encouraged her to follow her interests allowed Holly to develop a natural drive and confidence to pursue unconventional goals, from competing in sports to skydiving professionally. Holly's golden nugget for goal-setting is to "Say it out loud and watch what happens." Voicing your goals to others gives them momentum, creates accountability, and transforms them from thoughts to actions—pushing you beyond your comfort zone where true growth happens. BEST MOMENTS "This 60 seconds of sheer terror completely changed the course of my life. I loved it and I wanted to go back up and do it again straight away. But nobody had told me that people were getting paid to jump out of perfectly good airplanes every day of the year." "I call this hanging onto my 21-year-old mindset, and now I'm 46 and I've kept trying to keep this mindset going over the last two and a half decades, and that's taken me on some pretty incredible sponsored adventures around the world." "These days, for me, it's all about adventure with purpose. I use adventure as a platform to raise funds and raise global media attention for a greater good than me jumping out of an airplane or me climbing a mountain." "Conservation without funding is just conversation. So it's about getting the money to the right places without the middleman." "When you've got your big audacious goal, say it out loud and watch what happens. The minute you voice it and you start chatting to people about it, it suddenly grows arms and legs, but in a really good way." ABOUT THE GUEST Website: www.hollybudge.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/hollybudge/ https://www.facebook.com/hollybudgeadventure https://howmanyelephants.org/?form=FUNKZRNJUSB VALUABLE RESOURCES Website : http://dougbennett.co.uk/ Email : doug@dougbennett.co.uk LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/financialdoug/ Twitter : https://twitter.com/FinancialDoug Facebook Wealth Tribe : https://join.dougbennett.co.uk/ Download Your "Ten-Step Guide To Financial Freedom" Here : https://bit.ly/Struggle-Success BOOKS: Goals Do Come True is now live and available to buy on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3phcy6Z Think Simple, Win Big is now live and available to buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Think-Simple-Win-Big-Business/ Enjoy, and come back for the latest podcast each Wednesday. Thank you for listening.…

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Doug talks about the complex world of inherited wealth with financial planner and life coach Melissa Hoyer. Melissa brings 20 years of expertise working with significant inheritances at The Wealth Conservancy. They explore the psychological challenges of sudden wealth, the importance of balance and setting meaningful intentions versus rigid goals. Melissa shares what she has learnt about the emotional integration of inherited wealth, why money magnifies existing patterns as well as how self-compassion plays a crucial role during life changes. KEY TAKEAWAYS Inherited wealth arrives "like a meteor crashing into your world," requiring emotional, psychological, and spiritual integration alongside practical wealth management skills. This is a completely different experience than accumulating wealth yourself. Money acts as a magnifier of existing patterns, those who tend toward luxury purchases will amplify this behaviour, while those uncomfortable with wealth might struggle even with small indulgences like buying the expensive coffee. Inheritors face unique challenges including feeling they've missed out on career accomplishments, experiencing loneliness from keeping wealth private, managing complex financial situations and feeling dependent on systems they don't fully understand. True work-life balance begins with a conscious decision to prioritise balance. Melissa likens it to creating a beautiful bouquet by being intentional about which flowers to include rather than trying to include everything. Setting intentions allows for more spaciousness than rigid goals, creating room for flexibility while still maintaining direction toward desired outcomes. During life changes, we experience chaos between our old normal and eventual new normal - practicing self-compassion during this phase helps us move forward. For meaningful goal setting, create a space away from daily life where goals can emerge from excitement and heart's desires rather than fear or external pressure. Many wealthy clients focus on philanthropy rather than extravagant lifestyles, channelling resources toward causes they're passionate about to create meaningful change in the world. BEST MOMENTS "When you accumulate it, you have a relationship with it, and when you inherit it, it's like this meteor crashing into your world and it's completely foreign." "Money is a magnifier oftentimes. I've worked with clients on the flip side who grew up with wealth, but they didn't embrace the wealth so they lived very well below their means." "My golden nugget about goal setting would be to, when you're setting goals, be in, I think of it as like an extraordinary space, go take a weekend away or give yourself some space and do it from a place of excitement, hopes, dreams, and allow that to fuel the goals." "It's a decision and I think of it like a, a field of beautiful flowers and you wanna make a, a beautiful bouquet of flowers and you really, you can't pick one of each because that would, that wouldn't be a bouquet." ABOUT THE GUEST wayintowealth.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissahoyer/ VALUABLE RESOURCES Website : http://dougbennett.co.uk/ Email : doug@dougbennett.co.uk LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/financialdoug/ Twitter : https://twitter.com/FinancialDoug Facebook Wealth Tribe : https://join.dougbennett.co.uk/ Download Your "Ten-Step Guide To Financial Freedom" Here : https://bit.ly/Struggle-Success BOOKS: Goals Do Come True is now live and available to buy on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3phcy6Z Think Simple, Win Big is now live and available to buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Think-Simple-Win-Big-Business/ Enjoy, and come back for the latest podcast each Wednesday. Thank you for listening.…

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Doug interviews Anmol Singh, trader and investor and author of Prepping for Success. Singh talks about goal setting including breaking down big goals into actionable steps and maintaining integrity with yourself. From visualising success on his university vision board to now living that reality in New York City, Singh reveals how proper goal setting transformed his life. He also shares how to eliminate decision fatigue, outsource tasks and how to find the balance between wealth and health. KEY TAKEAWAYS Set clear goals and break them down into smaller, achievable steps rather than overwhelming yourself with one massive goal. Singh visualised his New York life on a vision board in university, then broke down exactly what he needed to do to get there. Professional traders decide when to exit a trade before they enter it, establishing both target prices and stop loss levels to remove emotion from decision making and limit potential losses. Integrity is the foundation of success, do what you said you're going to do when you said you're going to do it. The gap between stated intentions and actual actions represents a lack of integrity that prevents goal achievement. Schedule your goals and tasks in a calendar to ensure they get done. Things that aren't scheduled will be replaced by other activities, while scheduled tasks have dedicated time for completion. Eliminate decision fatigue by outsourcing or systematising low value tasks like choosing what to wear, meal planning and household chores, preserving mental energy for important decisions. True success isn't just financial wealth but balance across health, wealth, love, and happiness. Many people focus exclusively on financial success while neglecting other crucial areas of life. Combat the learning loop trap where people continuously consume information without applying it. Knowledge without application is just information hoarding, applied knowledge is what creates results. Trading isn't as glamorous as portrayed in movies. It's mostly about analysing charts, numbers, and spreadsheets. The realistic goal isn't becoming a billionaire hedge fund manager but developing consistent profitable strategies. BEST MOMENTS "When you lose exactly what you plan for, there's no uncertainty, there's no fear. 'Cause you already accepted that risk before you got into it." " I had the whole phase of buying a Ferrari and all of that and putting up pictures, and then you realise after you get a little bit older, what's the point of all of that?" "Think about how much your life, our lives, all of our lives would be different if we did every single thing we said we're gonna do and we did it when we said we're gonna do it." "I'd rather you read one book 10 times and apply it into your life than say you've read a hundred different books." ABOUT THE GUEST Website: www.Anmol.net https://www.linkedin.com/in/anmolsc/ @DeltaNinety https://www.facebook.com/anmolsc https://go.anmol.net/ VALUABLE RESOURCES Website : http://dougbennett.co.uk/ Email : doug@dougbennett.co.uk LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/financialdoug/ Twitter : https://twitter.com/FinancialDoug Facebook Wealth Tribe : https://join.dougbennett.co.uk/ Download Your "Ten-Step Guide To Financial Freedom" Here : https://bit.ly/Struggle-Success BOOKS: Goals Do Come True is now live and available to buy on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3phcy6Z Think Simple, Win Big is now live and available to buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Think-Simple-Win-Big-Business/ Enjoy, and come back for the latest podcast each Wednesday. Thank you for listening.…

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Goal Setting Success from Publishing Expert Michael Drew 47:27

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Doug speaks with Michael Drew, a marketing expert who has helped publish thousands of books and put 132 titles on bestseller lists. Drew talks about the true purpose of publishing books, explaining why becoming a bestseller should be a strategy, not a goal. He also reveals the secrets of effective goal setting, customer relationship building, and the fascinating "12 steps of intimacy" framework that transforms how businesses connect with clients. KEY TAKEAWAYS Define your goal clearly and establish a measurable metric for success. Many people focus on tactics (like writing a book) without connecting them to meaningful outcomes. Bestseller status is not a goal but a strategy, Michael has helped 132 books reach bestseller lists, but only 7 authors made more money from book sales than marketing costs. For books over 60,000 words, every additional 5,000 words results in losing 10% of potential readers. People buy shorter books they believe they can finish. Only 17% of American households buy at least one book per year, making book marketing strategy particularly important for reaching target audiences. There's a crucial difference between selling (convincing someone to take an action they hadn't planned) and conversion (helping someone take an action they already want to take). Your sole purpose should drive your goals. Build customer journeys that reflect what you would naturally do in intimate settings. Customers can sense when you're pursuing transactions versus relationships. BEST MOMENTS "Bestseller is not a goal. A bestseller is a strategy, and the tactics that float into that are what support that strategy. The strategy then has to tie back into the outcome, into the goal, into the measurement of success." "The talents and skills and abilities that I've been given have not been given to me for me. They've been given to me for my service for you and everyone else." "If the book is longer than 60,000 words, like once you hit 60,000 words, every 5,000 words, you'll lose 10% readership." "The winners and losers in life are determined when the teams are picked. There are two teams that are essential for your success. The first are the team of people who select you to be on their team. The second are those you select to be on your team." ABOUT THE GUEST https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelrdrew/ https://x.com/PromoteABook https://www.facebook.com/michaelrdrew VALUABLE RESOURCES Website : http://dougbennett.co.uk/ Email : doug@dougbennett.co.uk LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/financialdoug/ Twitter : https://twitter.com/FinancialDoug Facebook Wealth Tribe : https://join.dougbennett.co.uk/ Download Your "Ten-Step Guide To Financial Freedom" Here : https://bit.ly/Struggle-Success BOOKS: Goals Do Come True is now live and available to buy on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3phcy6Z Think Simple, Win Big is now live and available to buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Think-Simple-Win-Big-Business/ Enjoy, and come back for the latest podcast each Wednesday. Thank you for listening.…

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200th Episode Special 5:39

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Join Doug as he celebrates 200 episodes of the Goals Do Come True podcast. In this special solo episode, he talks about resilience, reinvention and the rewards of setting goals that truly matter. He also talks about his own journey to success and how overcoming difficulties has been key to his own and others' success. KEY TAKEAWAYS Anyone who has achieved something great has had to deal with difficulties or adversity. Imposter syndrome and self-doubt are common in many people’s journeys to success. Doug’s near bankruptcy, motorbike accident and recent divorce are all difficult events that he has had to overcome but right now he is happier, healthier and more in love with life than ever before. Goal setting is the foundation of every transformation. You can’t drift into success, it has to be planned, designed and built. Doug has bigger plans for the podcast, continuing to help people create a life they can live on their own terms. BEST MOMENTS "Every person that has achieved something incredible has had to overcome something difficult” “When you let go of what no longer serves you, you make space for something amazing” “Your goals really can come true if you have the courage to chase them” VALUABLE RESOURCES Website : http://dougbennett.co.uk/ Email : doug@dougbennett.co.uk LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/financialdoug/ Twitter : https://twitter.com/FinancialDoug Facebook Wealth Tribe : https://join.dougbennett.co.uk/ Download Your "Ten-Step Guide To Financial Freedom" Here : https://bit.ly/Struggle-Success BOOKS: Goals Do Come True is now live and available to buy on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3phcy6Z Think Simple, Win Big is now live and available to buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Think-Simple-Win-Big-Business/ Enjoy, and come back for the latest podcast each Wednesday. Thank you for listening.…

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Setting Ridiculous Goals with 'Lord Zoom' John Drinkwater 1:05:18

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Doug is joined by John Drinkwater, known as toastmasters Lord Zoom. John talks to Doug about how he became a Zoom expert during the pandemic, creating virtual Toastmasters events including TV productions that drew global audiences. He shares Zoom's AI capabilities, content creation strategies and his unconventional approach to goal setting. KEY TAKEAWAYS John describes himself as either fully committed or completely disengaged, which explains his approach to goals as ‘dangerous rabbit holes’ that consume his focus once he commits to them. After closing his business to care for his parents, John joined Toastmasters International for mental stimulation, becoming involved just before COVID forced everything online, positioning him perfectly to become a Zoom expert! When faced with hosting a Toastmasters conference online with no budget, John engineered a complex computer setup that transformed Zoom meetings into a TV-show experience, earning him the nickname "Lord Zoom" and attracting nearly 1,000 viewers globally. John believes effective online presentations should combine public speaking skills, marketing techniques, acting methods, and video production knowledge. Being reasonably good at all four areas beats being excellent at just one. Zoom's built in transcription, caption capabilities and companion AI can work together to capture meeting content and refine it, with the AI able to process transcript content into polished, concise material that preserves the speaker's intent. For ambitious goals, John recommends multiplying your target by 10-100x to make it ‘stupendously stupid’, even if you fall short, you'll achieve far more than with modest goals, while pairing this with more realistic short term milestones. Creating scarcity through limited availability (like offering only 500 spots for a program) generates FOMO (fear of missing out) and makes people more likely to commit, even when pursuing extremely ambitious targets. Rather than giving all content away free, John advises offering enough value to inspire interest, then creating interactive coaching programs where people work through processes together, as group coaching provides multiple perspectives and is more scalable than one-on-one sessions. BEST MOMENTS "I'm a very binary guy, I either sit there and don't say a word, or you can't shut me up.“ "I basically just told my customers, I'm terribly sorry, but I'm going to stop trading in a couple of months time because I've decided that I love my parents so much that I want to look after them in their final years... and I disappeared for ten years." "If you're going to do it, you need to have an overriding ridiculous goal and whatever your overriding ridiculous goal is, you probably need to multiply it by 10 or 100 to turn it into absolutely stupendously stupid goal." "If you think half a million is good, then why not a million? And you think a million is not good, why not aim for five million? Now if I fail miserably and I get five hundred thousand, it's still a brilliant goal." "If people are gonna watch you, then you should take some effort to make it more interesting.” ABOUT THE GUEST https://www.linkedin.com/in/johndrinkwaterlordzoom/ VALUABLE RESOURCES Website : http://dougbennett.co.uk/ Email : doug@dougbennett.co.uk LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/financialdoug/ Twitter : https://twitter.com/FinancialDoug Facebook Wealth Tribe : https://join.dougbennett.co.uk/ Download Your "Ten-Step Guide To Financial Freedom" Here : https://bit.ly/Struggle-Success BOOKS: Goals Do Come True is now live and available to buy on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3phcy6Z Think Simple, Win Big is now live and available to buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Think-Simple-Win-Big-Business/ Enjoy, and come back for the latest podcast each Wednesday. Thank you for listening.…

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Make Big Hairy Audacious Goals! Doug and Tanja Bogataj's Guide to Intentional Achievement 51:02

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Doug interviews Tanja Bogataj, a visionary leadership coach who made a bold transition from a government career to entrepreneurship. Tanja shares the challenges of reinventing herself and how she helps other leaders launch their big dreams. The conversation explores goal setting strategies, work/life balance and the importance of support systems. Doug also shares his expert goal setting framework! KEY TAKEAWAYS When setting goals, balance masculine and feminine energies by combining clear structure with intuition, be deliberate with goals but also listen to your inner wisdom about timing and direction. Entrepreneurship provides freedom to create opportunities that align with your passions but also requires different types of courage and creates new challenges not found in a corporate career. Leaders often struggle with having no one to share their challenges with; having a coach or support system is crucial as you can't always burden your team or family with business issues. Being intentional about what you want to achieve helps align your actions with your values. It’s important to understand not just the goal itself but why you want to achieve it. Doug recommends having one primary "big hairy audacious goal," but including smaller achievable goals you can easily achieve to maintain motivation and satisfaction with the goal-setting process. Always prioritise family time in your calendar first, nothing is so important that it should consistently override commitments to family, family time cannot be recovered once lost. Transformation takes time, approximately six months for individuals and up to 12 months for teams, but having a coach can help shortcut patterns of thinking and behaviours that limit progress. BEST MOMENTS "I knew something about coaching, but nothing about entrepreneurship." "We're not brain surgeons, nothing we do is that important that we cannot have a date night." "Trust yourself when you either go for one goal and to be open, flexible to change it and learn how to do it better or what needs to be done. Just go with the wisdom of life and living." ABOUT THE GUEST https://www.tanjabogataj.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/tanjabogatajcoaching/ https://x.com/BogatajTanja https://www.facebook.com/tanjabogatajcoaching/ VALUABLE RESOURCES Website : http://dougbennett.co.uk/ Email : doug@dougbennett.co.uk LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/financialdoug/ Twitter : https://twitter.com/FinancialDoug Facebook Wealth Tribe : https://join.dougbennett.co.uk/ Download Your "Ten-Step Guide To Financial Freedom" Here : https://bit.ly/Struggle-Success BOOKS: Goals Do Come True is now live and available to buy on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3phcy6Z Think Simple, Win Big is now live and available to buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Think-Simple-Win-Big-Business/ Enjoy, and come back for the latest podcast each Wednesday. Thank you for listening.…

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Why Your Face Holds the Key to Achieving Your Goals with Tammy Cho 39:24

7 weeks önce39:24

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Doug speaks with Tammy Cho, a former healthcare leader who became an international bestselling author and self-love and energy leadership mentor. Tammy reveals how face and body analysis can identify the invisible blocks preventing goal achievement and personal fulfilment. She shares her journey from burnout and disconnection to energy alignment, explaining how our physical features mirror our emotional states and impact our goal attainment. Discover why your face might hold the key to unlocking your full potential and how energy leadership can transform your approach to goals from the inside out. KEY TAKEAWAYS Tammy's burnout as a nurse left her emotionally disconnected from her baby daughter's milestones, revealing that even conventional success (becoming a millionaire) couldn't fill her inner emptiness. Face and body analysis examines how physical features reflect our emotional history. The left side of your face shows your private world, while the right side reveals what you present publicly. Most people blame failed goals on lack of motivation, but the real issue is misalignment between your authentic self and your conscious desires. Your body stores unprocessed emotions as physical markers. Asymmetrical facial features can reveal disconnections between your head and heart that silently sabotage goals. Energy exists in multiple forms; thoughts are electrical impulses, emotions are energy in motion and managing this energy creates a stronger foundation for achieving goals. Before setting goals, practice acceptance of where you currently are. Goals set from an unaligned state create a flawed foundation from the start. Feeling empty despite outward success is your "soul calling". A signal that deeper alignment is needed for everything to flow naturally. Many high achievers fix physical symptoms of burnout but neglect emotional and spiritual healing, creating an ongoing cycle of disconnection that undermines their goals. BEST MOMENTS "At that point, me and my husband became millionaires in real estate and I still was disconnected and unhappy." "A lot of people when they go move about to set intentions and goals for their lives and they don't hit it or they're not getting there fast enough and they blame it on lack of motivation, procrastination." "If you're wanting to set goals over and above your set point, and create a deeper impact in the world, it's so important to go beyond that." "If you feel like you've been on somewhat of a hamster wheel, or you feel like, why am I doing everything right and it's not working? Or you're getting everything done and there's a part of you that feels like there's something missing, but you can't put a finger on it. It's actually your soul calling." "Choose your reaction to an event and choose a positive reaction to an event, and then you'll spiral up instead of spiralling down." ABOUT THE GUEST Email: tammy@pathtotheheart.com Facebook: // www.facebook.com/divinetruthandlove Instagram: // www.instagram.com/path2theheart/ Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/tammycho-pathtotheheart Web: pathtotheheart.com Link Tree: linktr.ee/Pathtotheheart link to podcast. https://pathtotheheart.com/podcast VALUABLE RESOURCES Website : http://dougbennett.co.uk/ Email : doug@dougbennett.co.uk LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/financialdoug/ Twitter : https://twitter.com/FinancialDoug Facebook Wealth Tribe : https://join.dougbennett.co.uk/ Download Your "Ten-Step Guide To Financial Freedom" Here : https://bit.ly/Struggle-Success BOOKS: Goals Do Come True is now live and available to buy on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3phcy6Z Think Simple, Win Big is now live and available to buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Think-Simple-Win-Big-Business/ Enjoy, and come back for the latest podcast each Wednesday. Thank you for listening.…

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How to Prevent Burnout with Dennis Franczak CEO of Bright Matter 39:53

8 weeks önce39:53

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Doug interviews Dennis Franczak, a transformative c-suite executive who shares his journey through burnout and recovery. Dennis opens up about how his single minded focus on business success cost him his marriage and nearly everything else until he hit rock bottom. Now, as CEO of Bright Matter, he helps other executives avoid the same pitfalls through his 12-week program. This honest conversation is all about vulnerability, legacy building and the importance of maintaining a healthy relationship with work before it's too late. KEY TAKEAWAYS Burnout often manifests as stepping out of important routines, falling behind on communications, and feeling disconnected from your organisation. These are all warning signs that executives frequently ignore. High performing executives resist showing vulnerability, which prevents them from seeking help; Dennis recommends watching Brené Brown's TED Talk on vulnerability as a starting point for leaders who need to break this pattern. Dennis's 12-week program works in three phases: understanding personal motivations, examining the relationship with work, and defining legacy, helping executives develop a North Star that guides decision making. Creating a legacy focused goal helps transform leadership from being self focused to purpose driven. Dennis aims to positively impact 100 people through each executive he works with, creating an exponential ripple effect. Self care practices like journaling and meditation can help executives process emotions and make better decisions by creating space between feelings and reactions. The fear of appearing vulnerable prevents many struggling executives from seeking help; acknowledging you're off your game and talking to someone you trust is the crucial first step toward recovery. Tracking daily feelings alongside self care activities using a simple scorecard helps identify which practices most effectively contribute to productivity and wellbeing. Practicing gratitude can give perspective during difficult times, remembering our finite time on earth and focusing on making a positive impact can transform how we approach challenges. BEST MOMENTS "What happens is when you start to get burnout, you start missing your goals... all the little fuses were starting to trip. Yet, I didn't notice them until the whole darn fuse box blew up." "High performers and executives don't have an opportunity to really think about their legacy when they're in the grind day to day." "The loss of the marriage was my fault because I was completely out of whack with my work life balance... I became very selfish in that and it cost me my marriage and my wife for years tried to bring me back to reality." "I go by this thing called a rule of 100. For every executive that I work with, I want my work to have a positive impact on 100 people in their lives.” "We only have a limited amount of time on this planet... be grateful for what you have, the people you have in your life. And the experiences you're having that are going to allow you to be the best version of yourself." ABOUT THE GUEST Dennis Franczak Transformative C-Suite Executive and Operations Leader Bright Matter Advisor https://brightmatteradvisors.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/dfranczak/ https://www.facebook.com/dfranczak VALUABLE RESOURCES Website : http://dougbennett.co.uk/ Email : doug@dougbennett.co.uk LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/financialdoug/ Twitter : https://twitter.com/FinancialDoug Facebook Wealth Tribe : https://join.dougbennett.co.uk/ Download Your "Ten-Step Guide To Financial Freedom" Here : https://bit.ly/Struggle-Success BOOKS: Goals Do Come True is now live and available to buy on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3phcy6Z Think Simple, Win Big is now live and available to buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Think-Simple-Win-Big-Business/ Enjoy, and come back for the latest podcast each Wednesday. Thank you for listening.…

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Making Business Simple Again with Del Parsons 52:45

9 weeks önce52:45

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Doug interviews Del Parsons, a business coach and marketing mentor. Del shares her inspiring journey from corporate life to entrepreneurship, triggered by a pivotal conversation with her husband over cocktails in Portugal! With discussions about goal setting, business growth and balancing entrepreneurship with parenting a child with additional needs, Del gives her ideas and insights into building a successful business while maintaining work life balance. KEY TAKEAWAYS Goals need to match your inner purpose, not others' expectations. Del shifted from corporate style targets to personal objectives that truly motivated her, leading to sustainable business growth. Business success follows simple processes. Del reveals that it's our overthinking that complicates things, following clear steps and taking action creates results. Find mentors and peers who challenge you. Del emphasises joining groups where you're not the smartest person in the room but can still contribute meaningfully. Set revenue goals based on your lifestyle needs. Instead of chasing arbitrary numbers like "six figures," Del suggests focusing on what you actually need for your desired life. Regular planning creates momentum. Through weekly, monthly, and quarterly reviews, Del shows how consistent reflection keeps your business on track. Change your environment for better planning. Del discovered that stepping away from her desk leads to clearer thinking and more effective goal setting. Experience builds unshakeable confidence. After years in business, Del developed deep trust in her ability to overcome any challenge and rebuild if necessary. Measure impact beyond money. Del explains why tracking the lives you change often matters more than financial metrics for sustainable business growth. BEST MOMENTS " Everything's figureoutable and I think that is no bad thing and no bad kind of lesson to live your life by." "Building the business is a series of processes that you take action on. It's a logical pathway, it's always the people and the thought processes that get in the way." "If I was to sit, flip back to eight years ago when I felt really trapped in a corporate job and I didn't know where to go and how to do it and what I could create as a business, I'd have never pictured what I have now." "You put one foot in front of the other and keep going." ABOUT THE GUEST www.delparsonscoaching.co.uk/50ways Del Parsons is a chartered marketer and certified mastercoach. She set up her business back in January 2017 with the simple mission to support female founders to develop the skills, confidence and self belief to get out there and market their business and sell their stuff. Having supported hundreds of female founders of service businesses to grow their figures to six figures and beyond Del supports her clients not only with her skills as a coach but also through her lived experience of growing and scaling multiple seven figure businesses. As a working parent to a teenage son with autism and dyslexia Del is a champions other entrepreneurial parents who have to juggle the additional needs of their children alongside the demands of their businesses. https://www.linkedin.com/in/del-parsons-business-coach/ https://www.instagram.com/delparsonscoaching/ https://www.facebook.com/del.parsons01 VALUABLE RESOURCES Website : http://dougbennett.co.uk/ Email : doug@dougbennett.co.uk LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/financialdoug/ Twitter : https://twitter.com/FinancialDoug Facebook Wealth Tribe : https://join.dougbennett.co.uk/ Download Your "Ten-Step Guide To Financial Freedom" Here : https://bit.ly/Struggle-Success BOOKS: Goals Do Come True is now live and available to buy on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3phcy6Z Think Simple, Win Big is now live and available to buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Think-Simple-Win-Big-Business/ Enjoy, and come back for the latest podcast each Wednesday. Thank you for listening.…

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Transform Your Goals Through Self Care and Healing with Amanda Lemmage 33:02

10 weeks önce33:02

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Doug is joined by Amanda Lemmage, the founder of Skingevity Med Spa and Wellness Clinic. Through personal narratives of resilience and healing, Amanda shares her story from early childhood trauma to becoming a wellness advocate and entrepreneur. She reveals her thoughts about the connection between inner healing, mindset, and achieving goals. Amanda's approach to holistic wellness, combining spiritual growth with practical self care strategies, gives a framework for personal transformation and success. Her story of turning personal challenges into a mission to help others heal demonstrates how adversity can become a catalyst for positive change. KEY TAKEAWAYS Amanda discovered that starting each day with intentional quiet time and meditation, even just 10 minutes, transformed her ability to handle challenges and achieve her goals. Through her wellness journey, she learned to break down ambitious goals into manageable pieces, focusing on one achievement at a time rather than getting overwhelmed by the bigger picture. After experiencing significant personal loss, Amanda found that maintaining a strong faith practice became her anchor, providing stability and guidance through life's challenges. Drawing from her experience running a med spa, Amanda advocates for regular wellness practices like infrared sauna sessions, having seen firsthand how they reduce stress and enhance immune function. As a business owner, she discovered that implementing structured routines while maintaining flexibility actually created more opportunities for spontaneity and growth in both her personal and professional life. Through developing her wellness practice, Amanda learned to focus on her natural strengths and delegate tasks outside her expertise, leading to more efficient business operations and better client outcomes. After struggling with high cortisol levels herself, Amanda now helps others understand how simple 10 minute environment changes can significantly impact stress levels. Her journey taught her the value of patience in achieving goals, recognising that certain experiences, though challenging, serve as essential stepping stones to greater success. BEST MOMENTS "I notice not feeling so great was not helping to achieve those goals that I may have set in place, so I really started to tune in and just notice taking care of myself and my mind and spirit really allowed me to persevere." "When I stay focused and I'm in my mindset, having a clear mind has really allowed me to propel just in my personal journey, as well as in my professional journey as well." "The world is a little heated out there right now, and we can choose. We really have the opportunity to choose how do we want to feel, you know, regardless of what's going on around us." "Finding what is my forte and what are my strengths that I can excel on and be successful in those areas, and then like you said, delegate or hire for the other things." ABOUT THE GUEST meetamandalemmage.com http://linkedin.com/in/amanda-lemmage-4a388683 @AmandaLemmage https://www.facebook.com/amandalem?mibextid=LQQJ4d Newly released book: https://designrr.site/?i=123l2&t=c892e5 VALUABLE RESOURCES Website : http://dougbennett.co.uk/ Email : doug@dougbennett.co.uk LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/financialdoug/ Twitter : https://twitter.com/FinancialDoug Facebook Wealth Tribe : https://join.dougbennett.co.uk/ Download Your "Ten-Step Guide To Financial Freedom" Here : https://bit.ly/Struggle-Success BOOKS: Goals Do Come True is now live and available to buy on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3phcy6Z Think Simple, Win Big is now live and available to buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Think-Simple-Win-Big-Business/ Enjoy, and come back for the latest podcast each Wednesday. Thank you for listening.…

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Protecting Innovation with Noam Krasniansky 57:20

11 weeks önce57:20

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In this episode of Goals Do Come True, Doug interviews serial entrepreneur Noam Krasniansky. After experiencing the devastating impact of counterfeiting on his own successful products, Noam developed Komposite, a revolutionary blockchain solution to protect creators and brands. His fascinating transformation from traditional product development to cutting-edge technology showcases how challenges can spark innovation. With counterfeiting surpassing drug trade as a trillion-dollar industry, Noam's insights on goal setting, perseverance, and protecting intellectual property are more relevant than ever. KEY TAKEAWAYS Goal setting requires both vision and actionable steps. Noam demonstrates this by using two separate books: one for annual planning and another for daily operations, creating a practical system for turning dreams into reality. Success demands resilience through multiple iterations. As evidenced by Noam's journey from infomercials to Shark Tank to blockchain, each "failure" became a stepping stone to greater innovation. The counterfeiting crisis extends beyond luxury goods affecting everything from medications to car parts, this trillion dollar industry threatens innovation, safety, and creative integrity worldwide. Blockchain technology can bridge physical and digital authentication - By combining security features like holograms and forensic markers with blockchain verification, products become impossible to counterfeit. Goal achievement requires regular review and adaptation, Noam and his wife's annual goal-setting ritual demonstrates how consistent evaluation helps maintain focus and adjust strategies. Everyone can be an entrepreneur and the only real limitations are external negativity and self-doubt; with persistence and belief, any goal becomes achievable. Innovation often emerges from personal challenges, Noam's experience with patent battles led to developing a revolutionary solution for protecting intellectual property. The future of authentication is decentralised, Komposite aims to expand blockchain nodes from 20,000 to over 3 million, democratising product verification. BEST MOMENTS "Dream it. The bigger the dream, the harder it is but if you can dream it, you can make it." "I wanted to create a product that was uncopyable and where the original creator, entrepreneur could actually not be attacked to death by the copycats of the world." "Do you know when it's too late? When you're dead. Okay, if you're alive, doesn't matter how old you are, doesn't matter what colour you are, what sex you are, it doesn't matter if you speak the language." "And without a goal, you are aimless, right? You might as well eat biscuits and tea and watch TV all day." "Every day is a new day. You look at your goals, and even if people say no, remember a no is just a maybe. And the next one could be a yes." ABOUT THE GUEST Website: https://komposite.org/ As a seasoned entrepreneur and Shark Tank winner, I co-founded Bambooee with my wife, introducing eco-friendly bamboo paper towels to the market. While the product thrived after our appearance on NBC's hit show, it unfortunately fell victim to copycat competitors. This experience underscored a critical lesson: patents alone are not enough to protect a brand's integrity. That's why I launched Komposite Blockchain, a cutting-edge platform designed to safeguard brands from counterfeiting and imitation. With our whitepaper complete, we are now focused on revolutionising brand protection worldwide. https://www.linkedin.com/in/noam-krasniansky-aa195124/ https://x.com/NoamKrasniansky https://www.facebook.com/noam.krasniansky Do you have a lead magnet that you would like us to share? Add the link below.: https://komposite.org/ VALUABLE RESOURCES Website : http://dougbennett.co.uk/ Email : doug@dougbennett.co.uk LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/financialdoug/ Twitter : https://twitter.com/FinancialDoug Facebook Wealth Tribe : https://join.dougbennett.co.uk/ Download Your "Ten-Step Guide To Financial Freedom" Here : https://bit.ly/Struggle-Success BOOKS: Goals Do Come True is now live and available to buy on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3phcy6Z Think Simple, Win Big is now live and available to buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Think-Simple-Win-Big-Business/ Enjoy, and come back for the latest podcast each Wednesday. Thank you for listening.…

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What Modern Sales is Missing with Bryan Flanagan 41:59

12 weeks önce41:59

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Doug interviews Bryan Flanagan, a sales legend with an extraordinary journey from IBM to becoming a key figure at the Zig Ziglar Corporation. Bryan gives his advice on goal setting, sales ethics, and personal growth, drawing from his 14 years at IBM and 29 years working alongside Zig Ziglar himself. He also shares his experiences and knowledge about consistency, relationship building, and the balance between personal and professional goals. KEY TAKEAWAYS You cannot consistently perform in a manner inconsistent with how you see yourself - this fundamental principle transformed Bryan's career from a struggling salesman to a successful trainer. Goal setting requires evaluating both benefits and obstacles, if the obstacles outweigh the benefits, you need to find more benefits or reconsider the goal's viability. Personal growth must come before professional growth, investing in yourself and maintaining intentionality in daily goals is crucial for long term success. The intent behind your technique determines your ethics, and understanding this principle helps maintain professionalism and integrity in sales. Successful goal achievement requires involving and communicating with all stakeholders, especially family members who will be impacted by your pursuit. The POGO system (Person, Organisation/Occupation, Goals, Obstacles) provides a structured approach to building meaningful business relationships. Real selling is about relationships, not just digital interactions. Modern sales professionals need to balance traditional relationship building skills with new technology. Setting realistic deadlines is crucial, understanding your obstacles and required skills also helps establish achievable timelines for your goals. BEST MOMENTS "You cannot consistently perform in a manner that's inconsistent with the way you see yourself. You can't perform here if you continue to see yourself here." "If you don't set goals, somebody will set them for you. Obstacles are what we see when we take our eyes off our goal." "My job is to make salespeople more dangerous than they are right now but in a very integrity based way." "I teach what I have to learn. I teach what I need to learn the most." "You can have everything in life you want if you will just help enough other people get what they want." ABOUT THE GUEST https://www.flanagantraining.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryanfl https://www.facebook.com/bryanflanaganpersonal VALUABLE RESOURCES Website : http://dougbennett.co.uk/ Email : doug@dougbennett.co.uk LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/financialdoug/ Twitter : https://twitter.com/FinancialDoug Facebook Wealth Tribe : https://join.dougbennett.co.uk/ Download Your "Ten-Step Guide To Financial Freedom" Here : https://bit.ly/Struggle-Success BOOKS: Goals Do Come True is now live and available to buy on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3phcy6Z Think Simple, Win Big is now live and available to buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Think-Simple-Win-Big-Business/ Enjoy, and come back for the latest podcast each Wednesday. Thank you for listening.…

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Rewriting the Rules of Grief with Ghulam Fernandes 42:55

13 weeks önce42:55

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Doug talks to grief specialist Ghulam Fernandes to explore the complex world of grief and loss. Through her own powerful journey of multiple personal losses, Ghulam talks about handling grief, building emotional resilience, and transforming pain into purpose. This episode isn't just about dealing with death – it's about understanding how various types of loss impact our lives and learning practical tools to navigate life's challenges while maintaining our goals and vision. KEY TAKEAWAYS Unresolved grief has three main causes: undelivered communication of significance, regrets about things being different/better, and unrealised hopes, dreams, and expectations Grief isn't restricted to bereavement, it can arise from any significant change in familiar patterns of behaviour, including career changes, relationships, and life transitions Common myths about grief like "be strong," "keep busy," and "time heals all wounds" can actually hinder the healing process and keep people stuck in their grief Grief is both cumulative and negative, it doesn't simply go away with time but needs to be actively processed and addressed Self-soothing behaviours like comfort eating, drinking, or gambling often mask unresolved grief and shouldn't be relied upon as coping mechanisms Building emotional resilience and establishing good self-care strategies are crucial for handling grief effectively While we can't change what has happened, we can choose how we respond to it and work to create something positive from our experiences Goal setting plays a vital role in grief recovery by helping create a clear vision and path forward while maintaining healthy boundaries BEST MOMENTS "It's like we carry a backpack and whenever we have difficult things we're not sure what to do with we kind of stuff them in there and then try and carry on." "You don't have to have one big wound, you can die from a thousand paper cuts and if you don't have a way of processing those things and regaining your peace of mind, then those things will sit there and keep being added to." "I want to be able to make a world of difference to those people that come into my path without expending lots of energy, worrying about all the people I can't help." "You can't change what's happened, but you can choose how you respond." "If you don't take care of yourself first, you actually end up with an empty cup and nothing to give." ABOUT THE GUEST https://www.facebook.com/handlinggrief Self-Care Assessment Quiz: https://forms.gle/VnJczittxorjCQ9e6 Handling Grief Self-Assessment Quiz: https://hg-self-assessment-quiz.scoreapp.com/p/self-assessment VALUABLE RESOURCES Website : http://dougbennett.co.uk/ Email : doug@dougbennett.co.uk LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/financialdoug/ Twitter : https://twitter.com/FinancialDoug Facebook Wealth Tribe : https://join.dougbennett.co.uk/ Download Your "Ten-Step Guide To Financial Freedom" Here : https://bit.ly/Struggle-Success BOOKS: Goals Do Come True is now live and available to buy on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3phcy6Z Think Simple, Win Big is now live and available to buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Think-Simple-Win-Big-Business/ Enjoy, and come back for the latest podcast each Wednesday. Thank you for listening.…

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How to Retire Happy with Shawn Maloney 37:03

14 weeks önce37:03

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Doug connects with Shawn Maloney, a retirement planning expert to explore retirement planning and goal setting. Their conversation explores the psychology of retirement, the importance of planning beyond just finances and how to truly retire happy. Shawn also shares his innovative "retire happy framework" and discusses the crucial balance between enjoying retirement and ensuring financial security. KEY TAKEAWAYS The retirement journey isn't just about money, it's crucial to understand what will bring fulfilment and joy in retirement before figuring out the financial aspects. Only 10-15% of people have a proper drawdown plan for retirement, professional guidance in most cases is needed to create a sustainable retirement strategy. There are three distinct stages of retirement: the "go-go years" (high activity and spending), "slow-go years" (reduced activity), and "no-go years" (focused on medical and basic needs). The psychological shift from career to retirement is significant, people need to redefine their purpose and identity beyond their work life. Start retirement planning in your forties when your career and earnings are more defined, rather than waiting until your fifties when market dips become riskier. Consider the "opportunity cost" when making decisions. This means to evaluate whether actions are moving you toward or away from your retirement goals. Focus on covering base needs first to achieve the "happy factor" - ensuring peace of mind before planning for additional wants and wishes. Creating a work-optional lifestyle should be the goal, allowing flexibility to continue working on your own terms rather than necessity. BEST MOMENTS "Let's cover your base needs, your core expenses on a monthly basis. If you get that covered and get your nest egg generating that monthly need, that's your peace of mind, right? That's your happy factor." "The money is just the money. The money in your house is just money. Your equity in your house is just money. And the money in your savings is just money. And the money in your retirement planning is just money." "Set your goals and look at what the opportunity cost is of not setting that goal and trying to work toward it”. "Life isn't linear... I've seen your life 10 years from now, 15 years from now, 20 years from now, because of all the people that have been looking after over the last 40 years" ABOUT THE GUEST https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawn-maloney-retire-wise/ https://www.facebook.com/shawnmaloney01 https://www.retirewisepro.com/ VALUABLE RESOURCES Website : http://dougbennett.co.uk/ Email : doug@dougbennett.co.uk LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/financialdoug/ Twitter : https://twitter.com/FinancialDoug Facebook Wealth Tribe : https://join.dougbennett.co.uk/ Download Your "Ten-Step Guide To Financial Freedom" Here : https://bit.ly/Struggle-Success BOOKS: Goals Do Come True is now live and available to buy on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3phcy6Z Think Simple, Win Big is now live and available to buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Think-Simple-Win-Big-Business/ Enjoy, and come back for the latest podcast each Wednesday. Thank you for listening.…

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