"All good things..." Yep, after 5 fantastic years, we have decided to hang up our headphones and mics...for now. Our topic this week is "How to Close Out a Podcast Show". Come take one more ride with us on this final episode of Thoughts That Rock.   TOPIC:  How to Close Out a Podcast Show GUEST: NA - Jim & Brant   RESOURCES: Evergreen Podcast Network - EvergereenPodcasts.com Thoughts That Rock – ThoughtsThatRock.com Certified Rock Star - CertifiedRockStar.com Booky Call - https://www.bookycall.com Booky Call - Book Review App on Apple - Ap ..read more

Our guest this week to share 3 thoughts on this topic is speaker, trainer and executve coach, Donna Herbel. Donna is the Chief Igniter and founder of BluePhoenix Learning, a consultancy business designed to torch boundaries, ignite potential, and spark transformation in organizations and associations, especially those dedicated to mentorship and professional development.   TOPIC:  How to Up Your Execution Game GUEST: Donna Herbel   THOUGHT #1 - Craft Goals that Spark Action THOUGHT #2 - Stop Talking About the Whether - Shift from "Whether" to "How" to Make Multiple Pat ..read more

Our guest this week--on a Classic Rewind episode--to share a few thoughts on this topic is management great, Tom Peters, who is the co-author of In Search of Excellence—the book that changed the way the world does business and is often tagged as the best business book ever written. He changed things up by laying down several great pieces of advice...and we relished them all.  TOPIC:  How to Amp Up Business Through Extreme Humanism GUEST: Tom Peters CONNECT: Website:TomPeters.com Website: ExcellenceNow.com Blog: Innovation Latest Book: Extreme Humanism ..read more

In this Classic Rewind episode, we have an internal team discussion about Booky Call...our book discovery platform disguised as a dating app. Whether you are an author, publisher or a voracious reader, you will love hearing about all the nuances of the app and the behind-the-scenes magic that goes into building a brand around a singular concept. TOPIC:  How to Discover Your Next Great Read GUEST: No Outside Guests; an Internal Discussion with the Booky Call team CONNECT: Website: BookyCall.com Email: Lea@BookyCall.com Instagram: BookyCallApp Linkedin: Book ..read more

Our guest this week to share 3 thoughts on this topic is our good friend and repeat super star, Phil Gerbyshak. Phil is a renowned small business expert, celebrated author, and sought-after keynote speaker, boasting over two decades of rich experience in sales and marketing. His new book, Zero Dollar Consultancy, is the impetus for this specific topic.   TOPIC:  How to Add Consultancy to Your Business for Zero Dollars GUEST:  Phil Gerbyshak   THOUGHT #1 - Understand What You Are an Expert At THOUGHT #2 - Have Proof You Have Done Some Work THOUGHT #3 - Work Your Warm Ne ..read more

Our guest this week to share 3 thoughts on this topic is 30+ year Hospitality veteran, Phil Street. Phil is the founder of 3 businesses all operating in and around the world of Hospitality: 1) Momentum Hospitality Recruitment, a boutique recruitment company sourcing talent into senior positions globally, 2) The Curriculum Vitae, a careers coaching and mentoring business and 3) “Hospitality Meets…” an award-winning Podcast taking a light-hearted look into the stories and journeys of people within the industry.   TOPIC:  How to Get Busy Livin' GUEST: Phil Street &n ..read more

Our guest this week to share 3 thoughts on this topic is Heather Lee, who is the Content Director for Em Agency and leads the editorial team at The Local Winter Garden, an award-winning community magazine in Winter Garden, FL. Heather has over 15 years of experience in publishing and another 10 in the restaurant industry, is an award-winning writer, editor and photographer, and is a classically trained chef. Heather openly discusses her heartbreaking story of how, in 2019, she lost her husband to suicide and now advocates with others on how to deal with unexpected loss, hoping that her experie ..read more

Our guest this week to share 3 thoughts on this topic is Kitty Hart, who is the VP of Client Brand Experience at Heroic Productions. With over 28 years of experience, she specializes in creating unforgettable in-person events for large corporations and organizations. Kitty is an expert in brand strategy, package design, brand storytelling, and experience design and is a sought-after speaker, writer, and mentor.   TOPIC:  How to Be the Star of Your Own Show Every Day GUEST: Kitty Hart   THOUGHT #1 - View All the World as a Stage & Every Person a Player THOUGHT #2 ..read more

Our guest this week to share 3 thoughts on this topic is Joey Coleman, who is an award-winning keynote speaker, multiple bestselling author and consultant who helps companies keep their customers and employees. Hilarious, smart and passionate, Joey is on a mission to help companies of all sizes and stages create unforgettable experiences.   TOPIC:  How to Retain and Engage Your Employees GUEST: Joey Coleman   THOUGHT #1 - Pay Attention to Every Step of the Employee Journey THOUGHT #2 - Take Your Time Acclimating Employees THOUGHT #3 - Don't Forget About the Adopters (t ..read more

Our guest this week to share 3 thoughts on this topic is John Manes, who is the co-owner and CEO of Pinnacle Storage Properties and Pinnacle Storage Managers with a total of 41 storage deals in the last 6 years valued at over $200M with over 1 Million square foot located in multiple States.   TOPIC:  How to Build Wealth from Scratch GUEST: John Manes   THOUGHT #1 - Get in the Right Room THOUGHT #2 - Look for Your Resources (Find Out Who Does What and Who Can Help) THOUGHT #3 - Find the Alpha in the Room...and Partner with Them THOUGHT #4 - Have a Specific Ask &nbs ..read more