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S2-E55 Isabelle “Izzy” Poirier Here is another special episode that is perfect for you, the adventurer starting a business or thinking about leaving your current employment for the entrepreneurial life. Izzy is a creative whose journey has taken her from school, through ill-fitting employment, to running her own business, IP Design. She has some advice for you and just listening to her story will give you knowledge that will help you make a smooth transition! Here’s what Izzy has to say about her business, IP Design: “We’re creatives who make stunning brands for clients. Our days are spent filling the world with beautiful designs and joyful customers. We love working with passionate entrepreneurs, bringing businesses or organizations into the limelight. A strategic and creative partner for clients, we’re at our best when we’re designing visionary brands and inspiring audiences. We’re here to bring the soul of your business to the forefront—in all of its glory. Based in Ottawa, we’re the example of this modern era. No matter where you are, we know just how to make remote work feel like close collaboration. Want a stunning brand to elevate your business? Hit us up!”  IP Design: ip-design.ca (Portfolio) behance.net/arty_izzy (Portfolio) @design_ip If you are a creative, you might like to submit your work to her zine, Ottawa Design Club. If you appreciate creativity, you’ll want to buy an issue for sure! About Ottawa Design Club: The Design Club is a network of communities created by designers, for designers. Find us in Montreal, Ottawa, Marseille, New York and online! We bring together creatives from different backgrounds and showcase all things design. If you love design, welcome to the club! ODC Origin Story: https://ottdesign.club/blog0008.html https://ottdesign.club/ @ottdesignclub @rd_izzy Email: info@ip-design.ca LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/isabelle-izzy-poirier Twitter: arty_izzy design_ip

S2-E54 Roy Osing, Be Different or Be Dead Season two’s second episode continues our mission of providing amazing guests. It’s another episode filled with powerful ideas and tools that can help you to Go Boldly in your business and in your life! Roy Osing is an entrepreneur, author, CMO, Blogger, V.P., leader, coach and more. He took his business to a BILLION in sales, is the author of the Be Different or Be Dead book series, and is an amazing podcast guest! Roy talks about: Doing things DiFFerEntLY than everyone else. Creating a simple three step Strategic Game Plan. Hiring for GOOSEBUMPS. The ONLY Statement. A Dumb Rules committee. I often talk about how much I learn from our Going Boldly guests and my conversation with Roy is no exception. I’m going to embrace many of the ideas he offered including the three questions that make up the very simple Strategic Game Plan! Listen to discover what they are, then use them in your own business.  Roy has a special deal for you. Buy his new book, Audacious Ways, gift it to a friend and Roy will send to you, a free second copy signed by him. So, that’s two books for the price of one, including one signed by the author. Connect with Roy here to take advantage of this offer: Website: www.bedifferentorbedead.com Email: Roy.Osing@gmail.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/royosing/ Roy’s books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/s?i=stripbooks&rh=p_27%3ARoy+Osing&s=relevancerank&text=Roy+Osing&ref=dp_byline_sr_book_1 Going Boldly PODCAST LINKS: Captivate: https://goingboldly.captivate.fm/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/going-boldly/id1547098116 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2evOZVRGClIkxq6YUvbJuI?si=zBu-FWtxQO-8tvVdMtVJlQ Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5jYXB0aXZhdGUuZm0vZ29pbmdib2xkbHk/episode/YzI1NjAzMGEtMzkwMC00NWI3LTgyZjUtZjkyNzNhMWQ5OGE4?sa=X&ved=0CA0QkfYCahcKEwi4rrKoq_fxAhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQAQ Website: Http://www.RussTheBIGGuy.com/podcast #podcast #entertainment #inspiration #entrepreneur #edutainment #education #wisdom #businesssecrets #GoingBoldly #RussTheBIGGuy #Coaching #softskills #powerskills #audaciousways #RoyOsing #bedifferentorbedeadn #onebilliondollars

S2-E53 Dave Clare, Constantly Reimagine to Create the “Next Normal”! We are aware that, post-covid, we need to be ready for the “new normal” but what about the “next normal”? According to Dave Clare, business owners need to be constantly reimagining as we are thinking about our business. He warns us of the “Paradox of Success- that what got us to today, will not get us to tomorrow. Dave is a speaker, consultant, coach, and CEO of Circle Leadership Global, plus the author of the book, Simplified: Leadership is simple. You lead people. How? Engage your employees in meaning-full work. Empower people to make smarter decisions. Inspire teams with a bigger picture of the world. Evolve your organization by hacking culture and strategy.   In Dave’s own words: “I was able to speak to thousands of leaders about why and how to evolve themselves and their businesses to stay relevant in the hearts and minds of the people they choose to serve. My goal was always to bring humanity back into the workplace, [and to] ensure leaders treated their employees as humans with goals, dreams, and aspirations first, and [as] employees second. My desire is to create an evolution at work.” “My conviction going forward is to: work with you to embrace the learning and apply it to productively transform your business. keep pushing you through your own barriers. push you to embrace that evolution is the natural state of your business. convinced you to fall deeper in love with why you and your business do what you do. show you the power of loving your clients. drive more epic thinking and epic results for you and your clients. hold you to account to be different and stand out and to blaze new trails.”  In this episode, Dave talks about:       The 2 ways to reimagine your business  Purpose driven leadership      Characteristics of great leaders Knowing your customers’ customers       The Paradox of Success       From victim mode to victor mode       WD40       Being mistaken for Robert Downey Jr. Also in this fun and entertaining episode, Dave is offering you some free help. Take him up on his offer here: https://purposedriven.mykajabi.com/contact-dave Contact Dave through his website, www.DaveClare.com Dave on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prophetforpurpose/ Dave on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prophetforpurpose Going Boldly PODCAST LINKS: Captivate: https://goingboldly.captivate.fm/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/going-boldly/id1547098116 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2evOZVRGClIkxq6YUvbJuI?si=zBu-FWtxQO-8tvVdMtVJlQ Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5jYXB0aXZhdGUuZm0vZ29pbmdib2xkbHk/episode/YzI1NjAzMGEtMzkwMC00NWI3LTgyZjUtZjkyNzNhMWQ5OGE4?sa=X&ved=0CA0QkfYCahcKEwi4rrKoq_fxAhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQAQ Website: Http://www.RussTheBIGGuy.com/podcast

S1-E52 Josh Zepess, the Identity Archaeologist Hey small business owner, in this final episode of season one, Josh Zepess drops some Gold Nuggets for you! We love the tangible tools that we can sink our teeth into. Here are just a few from Josh: ·    The most POWERFUL ADVICE YOU WILL EVER HEAR REGARDING “THE ADVERSARY” ·  plus the TWO TIMES YOU WILL FACE IT and overpower it! ·   People buy from others whom they like and trust. ·   Get out of the grind of selling. ·   Differentiate yourself in a crowded industry. ·   Entrepreneurs are like 2 year olds. ·   Make your mission bigger than your products/services. · How to make a CFI (Compelling First Impression) Josh shares his journey out of “the cubicle” and more. We trade a couple “groaner” dad Jokes, talk about the dangers of gators in Margate, Florida, and more good stuff! I know you will love this episode. Get some free consulting with Josh and together you will clarify your understanding of why you do what you do, and how to share that with others. Here’s the offer in his words followed by a link to get it: ”On a very limited bases, I'm offering listeners to be part of my mission to help solopreneurs create their unique CFI (Compelling First Impression) with me for free. It's essentially the effective and compelling answer to "What do you do?" I donate 30 minutes of my time and create it real-time with them, while getting to learn about their business in detail.  No sales pitch or whammy on the call.” His offer is here: www.JoshZepess.com/wdyd (What Do You Do) Josh on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jo.zep.359 Josh on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josh-zepess/ Going Boldly PODCAST LINKS: Captivate: https://goingboldly.captivate.fm/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/going-boldly/id1547098116 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2evOZVRGClIkxq6YUvbJuI?si=zBu-FWtxQO-8tvVdMtVJlQ Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5jYXB0aXZhdGUuZm0vZ29pbmdib2xkbHk/episode/YzI1NjAzMGEtMzkwMC00NWI3LTgyZjUtZjkyNzNhMWQ5OGE4?sa=X&ved=0CA0QkfYCahcKEwi4rrKoq_fxAhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQAQ Website: Http://www.RussTheBIGGuy.com/podcast #podcast #entertainment #education #inspiration #transformation #edutainment #wisdom #businesssecrets #GoingBoldly #RussTheBIGGuy #Coaching #softskills #powerskills #joshzepess #compellingfirstimpression #identityarchaeologist #wdyd #differentiation

S1-E51 Don Schmincke Entrepreneurs are born with something unique. Don believes, based on his research, that entrepreneurs are born with characteristics that cannot be taught. If this is true, is the popular movement encouraging people to take their passions and turn them into businesses a failed notion? Is entrepreneurism a result of something innate and unique or can anybody learn to be an entrepreneur? What do you believe? Listen to Don’s observations about learning from mistakes, ADHD, nature vs nurture, the reality of time and space and more. Don Schmincke is an international speaker, and he advises CEOs and executive teams worldwide. His work has been recognized in national media such as The Wall Street Journal and USA Today. Words from Don: “When I left academia to research how leaders impact civilization, I was not prepared for the support and response I received. The journey began when entrepreneurs, CEOs, and business owners vented frustrations with the high failure-rates of management theories, experts, and programs. Unaware of their world (I was pursuing the sciences at MIT), it was while teaching at Johns Hopkins University that the ideal laboratory emerged to explore why these failures happen and how to fix them. I can't thank enough the anthropologists, neurologists, archaeologists, biologists, geneticists, and evolutionary psychologists whose published research and personal support gave me the needed footing to keep climbing. Now, after working with over 7,000 CEOs, we have validated the protocols for success. Many CEOs find them "delightfully irreverent with blinding flashes beyond popular theories" and were pleased with the unexpected impact on their balance sheets.  I simply love researching, teaching, and challenging status-quo methods. My speeches, workshops, books, and online programs fulfill me in this mission.  I invite you to join our community. It would certainly help us continue the work; and I think you'd find it remarkably refreshing.” Contact Don here: don@sagaleadershio.com Don’s website: https://www.sagaleadership.com Going Boldly PODCAST LINKS: Captivate: https://goingboldly.captivate.fm/ #podcast #entertainment #inspiration #entrepreneur #edutainment #education #wisdom #businesssecrets #GoingBoldly #RussTheBIGGuy #Coaching #softskills #powerskills #DonSchmincke #highaltitudeleadership #thecodeoftheexecutive

S1-B10 Stephanie Krummenacker of MediaBrush Marketing. It is said that a business owner’s life is never a straight line. Stephanie shares the several unexpected opportunities that led her to eventually start MediaBrush Marketing. She offers her observations derived from decades of experience in sales and marketing and as the current founder of MediaBrush Marketing. In this bonus episode, she provides some solid suggestions for you, our listener. Suggestions that will help you and millions of other current and aspiring business owners to communicate effectively with their ideal customers. Her top three suggestions for you are: 1- Find a category/niche to own. 2- Know your customers. 3- Be consistent. Listen now to hear more about each of these three suggestions. Learn more about MediaBrush Marketing here: Website: www.MediaBrushMarketing.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mediabrush-marketing/ Learn more about Stephanie here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/skrummenacker/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/steph.krummenacker Going Boldly PODCAST LINKS: Captivate: https://goingboldly.captivate.fm/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/going-boldly/id1547098116 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2evOZVRGClIkxq6YUvbJuI?si=zBu-FWtxQO-8tvVdMtVJlQ Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5jYXB0aXZhdGUuZm0vZ29pbmdib2xkbHk/episode/YzI1NjAzMGEtMzkwMC00NWI3LTgyZjUtZjkyNzNhMWQ5OGE4?sa=X&ved=0CA0QkfYCahcKEwi4rrKoq_fxAhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQAQ Website: Http://www.RussTheBIGGuy.com/podcast #podcast #entertainment #inspiration #entrepreneur #edutainment #education #wisdom #businesssecrets #GoingBoldly #RussTheBIGGuy #Coaching #softskills #powerskills #mediabrushmarketing #StephanieKrummenacker #3marketingtips #bonusepisode

S1-E50 Spiritual Mindset Coach, Monique Scott, does what's necessary to serve and succeed. Here is an episode featuring an amazing woman who serves others through her coaching. Like all of us in the business world, Monique Scott’s path has not been a straight line. Originally working as a Manifestation Coach, she was challenged by the results she was seeing. Then she was seduced by the opportunities in real estate investing. Eventually realizing that this was not where she belonged, Monique took a bold step that many entrepreneurs would be too proud to take. Discover what she chose to do in episode 50 of Going Boldly. It’s filled with anecdotes and observations that will enrich your life and should you find yourself traveling down the wrong path, allow Monique’s story to empower you to make the hard choices. Monique’s TOP 3 THINGS ONE CAN DO TODAY TO LIVE A MORE FULFILLING LIFE: Forgive yourself and others. Love yourself/Give yourself grace. You CAN change! Monique says, “You are not subjugated to the world. The world is subjugated to you.” Contact Monique Scott, Spiritual Mindset Coach, here: Email: hello@moniquescott.com Instagram and TikTok: @themoniquescott Going Boldly PODCAST LINKS: Captivate: https://goingboldly.captivate.fm/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/going-boldly/id1547098116 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2evOZVRGClIkxq6YUvbJuI?si=zBu-FWtxQO-8tvVdMtVJlQ Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5jYXB0aXZhdGUuZm0vZ29pbmdib2xkbHk/episode/YzI1NjAzMGEtMzkwMC00NWI3LTgyZjUtZjkyNzNhMWQ5OGE4?sa=X&ved=0CA0QkfYCahcKEwi4rrKoq_fxAhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQAQ Website: Http://www.RussTheBIGGuy.com/podcast #podcast #entertainment #inspiration #entrepreneur #edutainment#education #wisdom #businesssecrets #GoingBoldly #RussTheBIGGuy #Coaching #softskills #powerskills #moniquescott #mindsetcoach #bibleverses #nevillegoddard #godisinsideus #jereshiahawk

S1-E49 She Attempted Suicide, a Survivor's Story of Service-Kendra Letham Kendra Letham shares her powerful story of living with depression, her struggle with medications, her suicide attempt, and life after the helicopter flight to the hospital. Her message is clear! Don’t do it! There are people who will help you and there is a fulfilling life awaiting you. Kendra is proof of that claim as she is not just raising awareness with her story, but she is Going Boldly as a Mental Health First Aid certified instructor. In this role, she is training adults to be a first line of service to adolescents who may be hurting. This public education program is designed to help people understand the unique risk factors and warning signs of mental health problems and how to help. Like many of us with a passion to serve others, Kendra is also exploring the various ways she can share her experiences and wisdom while also paying the bills. Look for her upcoming videos, book and social media posts where you will learn more. Maybe you need a speaker at your next event? Great mental health has become even more important in the shadow of a global pandemic and all of the disruption that has resulted. Find Kendra Letham here: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kendra.m.letham Email: kendramldurr@gmail.com

S1-E48 Max Filin and the WOWCube, revolutionizing entertainment, education, brain development, more! Here is a riddle: What was invented by Russians, plus one twelve-year-old, has eight processors, 24 high-resolution Gorilla Glass displays, lots of sphere-shaped neodymium magnets, internet connectivity, runs your favorite apps, plays your favorite songs, and predicts your future? Not to worry. I would not have figured it out either. But then I saw the WOWCube by Cubios, Inc. and I was immediately intrigued. It’s so simple in its presentation and easy to manipulate, yet it’s almost too complicated to explain all that it is capable of doing or its sophistication of design and implementation! A prototype was built in a camper, in cofounder and inventor Ilya Osipov’s driveway (rather than in the garage like some other tech giants) and now with designers and engineers around the world, this company has created an amazing origin story. Another great example of a dedicated group of entrepreneurs solving problems, overcoming years of obstacles, and Going Boldly, every day! The WOWCube is currently being sold through the website. Discover what is required to own this world-changing device here: Website: www.WOWCube.com Find Max Filin, Co-Founder and CEO at Cubios Inc., Creators of the WOWCube here: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maxfilin/ #podcast #entertainment #inspiration #entrepreneur #edutainment #education #wisdom #businesssecrets #GoingBoldly #RussTheBIGGuy #Coaching #softskills #powerskills #wowcube #maxfilin #ilyaosipov #techaward #rubixcube #cubiosInc #gaming #gamer #innovation #inventor #patents #CES #STEM #EdisonAwards #technology Going Boldly PODCAST LINKS: Captivate: https://goingboldly.captivate.fm/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/going-boldly/id1547098116 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2evOZVRGClIkxq6YUvbJuI?si=zBu-FWtxQO-8tvVdMtVJlQ Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5jYXB0aXZhdGUuZm0vZ29pbmdib2xkbHk/episode/YzI1NjAzMGEtMzkwMC00NWI3LTgyZjUtZjkyNzNhMWQ5OGE4?sa=X&ved=0CA0QkfYCahcKEwi4rrKoq_fxAhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQAQ Website: Http://www.RussTheBIGGuy.com/podcast

S1-E47 Joseph Newton, from Shakespeare thespian to business consultant and encourager! Through EIJSystems.com, Joe helps entrepreneurs create systems and processes to help their businesses run smoothly, with fewer errors, allowing for growth and higher profits. Do you have a business that relies on systems or is your business a madhouse of chaos and reinventing the wheel? Joe describes the four stages/phases that a business might traverse, starting with the Survival Phase, then the Stationery Phase, the Scalable Phase, and finally the Buyable Phase. Do you know in what phase your business is now operating? Want to have a 15% average increase in net profits with thousands of labor hours saved, and a huge increase in customer satisfaction? Joe says you can identify gaps and inefficiencies by getting your current processes out of your head and onto paper, implement an action plan prioritizing the actions that will have the most impact on your business, and then monitor your performance and perfect your processes to ensure that you are achieving the success and freedom you desire. I know you will enjoy this episode of Going Boldly as Joe shares his insights regarding the benefits of using systems/SOPs to help streamline your business, how to create them, and who could be your systems champion. And as always, “listen” between the lines to learn more about what it takes to succeed as an entrepreneur! Get a free pdf outlining the system for creating systems! Look here: www.EIJSystems.com/GoingBoldly Find Joe on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-newton-633105b4/ #podcast #entertainment #inspiration #entrepreneur #edutainment #education #wisdom #businesssecrets #GoingBoldly #RussTheBIGGuy #Coaching #softskills #powerskills #SOP #JoeNewton #eijsystems #businesssystems #systemology Going Boldly PODCAST LINKS: https://goingboldly.captivate.fm/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/going-boldly/id1547098116 https://open.spotify.com/show/2evOZVRGClIkxq6YUvbJuI?si=zBu-FWtxQO-8tvVdMtVJlQ https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5jYXB0aXZhdGUuZm0vZ29pbmdib2xkbHk/episode/YzI1NjAzMGEtMzkwMC00NWI3LTgyZjUtZjkyNzNhMWQ5OGE4?sa=X&ved=0CA0QkfYCahcKEwi4rrKoq_fxAhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQAQ Http://www.RussTheBIGGuy.com/podcast

S1-E46 Karen Bixby of Karen Bixby Photography is the founder of www.HashtagHope.us . It’s a suicide prevention project started in 2018 for high school seniors that is designed to spread rays of hope and to be points of light to classmates and other students. Karen photographs seniors wearing the official HashtagHope shirts while they hold a sign displaying a message of hope that resonates with each student. These photos are then posted on social media sites and shared by students! Karen has tapped into youth’s desire to help their fellow students, their connection to the themes of depression, negative self-talk, and suicide and their adept use of social media to create a movement that is making an impact! What can your organization do to be a participant or a supporter? KBixby@KarenBixbyPhotography.com 607-765-3759 Learn more below. Website: www.HashtagHope.us Facebook: www.facebook.com/hashtaghope Instagram: www.instagram.com/explore/tags/karenbixby Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/hashtaghope National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255, Text: 741741 #podcast #entertainment #inspiration #entrepreneur #edutainment #education #wisdom #businesssecrets #GoingBoldly #RussTheBIGGuy #hashtaghope #karenbixbyphotography #seniorpictures #suicideprevention #antibullying

S1-E45 Greg and Vince are building immersive and interactive worlds full of unlimited possibilities fueled by your own curiosity! Greg Schumsky is the visionary behind Jackalope Junction, the world’s first steampunk western story park and the Chief Creative Officer of Acorn Entertainment, Inc., a transmedia storytelling and themed entertainment design company. Vince Kadlubek is a founder and director of Meow Wolf, an arts and entertainment company creating immersive, interactive experiences via the House of Eternal Return in Santa Fe, Omega Mart in Los Vegas, and Convergence Station in Denver. With their respective groundbreaking companies, Greg and Vince are working to change the consciousness of humans for the betterment of us all. Each entrepreneur, in similar ways, is supplying interactive and immersive experiences that allow and encourage people to open their minds to imagination, to think beyond the rules of the now (which are written within the limitations of the past) and to imagine a life filled with possibilities. As Vince says regarding The House of Eternal Return, “If the refrigerator is more than a refrigerator and the house is more than a house, then your life can be more than you thought it can be.” We talk about immersive entertainment, what participants can learn in these environments, combining actual and virtual experiences, blunders and successes and so much more! Learn more here: Vince Kadlubek: Explore more Meow Wolf at www.meowwolf.com Spatial Activations: www.activations.space LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/vince-kadlubek  Greg Schumsky: Email: Greg@AcornEntertainmentGroup.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregschumsky/ Website: www.AcornEntertainmentGroup.com #podcast #entertainment #inspiration #entrepreneur #edutainment #education #wisdom #businesssecrets #GoingBoldly #RussTheBIGGuy #GregSchumsky #acornentertainment #jackalopejunction #storypark #themedentertainment #values #vincekadlubek #meowwolf #spatialactivations #immersiveentertainment #interactiveentertainment #creativity #mindexpansion

S1-E44 Shelby Chargin, founder, and the DYNAMO behind Girls Behind the Rock Show. Sometimes business owners or organization leaders are motivated and energized to take action when they have a powerful, personal experience. This is true for our guest in Episode 44. Shelby Chargin realized that her unfortunate experience is shared by many other women and gender-diverse people who are trying to prosper in the music industry. And what was Shelby inspired to do? She founded Girls Behind The Rock Show (GBTRS)! From the website: “GBTRS is the largest online platform and resource for women and gender-nonconforming people in the music industry. We were founded on the principle of identifying and breaking down barriers for marginalized genders in music. We are dedicated to helping artists and bands drive empowerment and diversity in productive and positive ways, and promoting these initiatives throughout the culture of the music scene. We believe that when everyone has a voice, opportunity flourishes. We empower education through the creation of programs to give people the opportunity to pursue their dreams.” Based on this interview, there is no doubt that Shelby Chargin is the perfect dynamo to make this successful organization grow, and to increase its impact tenfold. Just listen to her plans for future programming! Listeners will be able to observe several of the traits that prove she is Going Boldly! Website: www.GirlsBTRS.com Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/girlsbtrs GBTRS Music Industry Networking Group/Private: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gbtrsnetworkgroup Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girlsbtrs/ #podcast #entertainment #inspiration #entrepreneur #edutainment #education #wisdom #businesssecrets #GoingBoldly #RussTheBIGGuy #gender-nonconforming #GirlsRock #GirlsBehindTheRockShow #GBTRS #ShelbyChargin #Empowerment #Diversity

S1-E43 Mark and John Cronin of John’s Crazy Socks are spreading happiness! Need some socks? With around 3,000 engaging design choices, you had better be a good decision-maker. I’ve known about this business for years and had no idea how successful they are with this multimillion-dollar business. Not only are they generating sales but they are also providing gainful employment for many people, including those with differing abilities! Those job titles include Sock Wranglers and Happiness Packers! You see, John is thriving as an entrepreneur with Down Syndrome. He knows what amazing things people are capable of and he will tell you that Downs Syndrome has NEVER stopped him. Would you agree that “stubbornly focused” is a trait successful business owners need to not only survive but to thrive? Mark is John’s dad and together they make a great team. You will feel that energy in this interview. If you are a parent, you will probably feel it deeply. If you are a parent of a child who is differently-abled, well I can only imagine how you are impacted. And speaking of making an impact, this duo is putting the final touches on a project that will put a “Business in A Box” into the hands of 1,000 differently-abled aspiring entrepreneurs! This project has the potential to provide additional income or even to provide a massive business for the 1,000 recipients and their families! John’s Crazy Socks is a supporter of many worthy recipients including Autism Awareness and the Special Olympics. John is a multidisciplined Olympian and one of his events is snowshoeing! By the way, his favorite food is a Nathan’s Hot Dog, so, now we know what fuels his athletic endeavors! Find Mark and John here: Website: www.JohnsCrazySocks.com Also on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Tik-Tok #podcast #entertainment #inspiration #entrepreneur #edutainment #education #wisdom #businesssecrets #GoingBoldly #RussTheBIGGuy #johnscrazysocks #johnCronin #SpecialOlympics #autism #socialconsciousbusiness

S1-E42 Diane Pleuss is the Franchise Fitter FranChoice helps people realize their dreams of business ownership. People seek them out when they are interested in becoming a franchise owner but don’t know where to start.  Sometimes candidates have tried to do their own research, and have become overwhelmed by it, and are looking for expert guidance.  There are thousands of franchise companies in existence and trying to find the perfect fit can be confusing and frustrating.  That’s where the industry expert consultant comes in and guess who is the expert you need to see? Yup, The Franchise Fitter herself, Diane Pleuss! Dianne presents herself as one who is very knowledgeable and of course, her passion for helping people comes through as well. So…do you have franchising questions? Get answers here: Voice and text: 925-642-9976 Website: www.Quickchatwithdiane.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dianepleussthefranchisefitter/ #podcast #entertainment #inspiration #entrepreneur #edutainment #education #wisdom #businesssecrets #GoingBoldly #RussTheBIGGuy #DianePleuss #Franchisefitter #FranChoice

S1-B9 Boss Your Brand with Rachel Jenks Rachel Jenks had a personal epiphany that set her on the path to becoming the Brand Boss. She shares that in this Midweek Bonus as part of our series of marketing and advertising episodes where our guest experts share actionable tips based on real-world successes. Many thanks to Rachel, founder of the Brand Boss Studio and The Brand Boss Show. She is helping entrepreneurs understand who they truly are, to own that difference, to be authentic, and to communicate all of that in a consistent way. Rachel wants you to, “Be Authentically You” to be the BOSS of your own brand!  Bonus episode nine is continuing our series of Bonus Episodes that are providing you with Marketing and Advertising concepts, tips and tools-actionable items that are proven to be productive. Maybe you can find positive results as you employ them in your own business. Go Boldly! Keep At It! Three tips from Rachel: 1-Own your difference. 2-Make an impression. 3-Build Trust. Learn more here. http://www.BrandBossStudio.com DIY Boss Your Brand Course: http://www.Bossmybrand.com/course LinkedIn: www.Linkedin.com/in/thebrandboss Instagram: www.Instagram.com/thebrandbossshow #podcast #entertainment #inspiration #entrepreneur #edutainment #education #wisdom #businesssecrets #GoingBoldly #RussTheBIGGuy #BrandBoss #Authenticity #RachelJenks #BossYourBrand #OwnYourbrand

S1-E41 Swipe Right on Your Best Self with Eric Winters Director of Leaders for Life and author of Swipe Right on Your Best Self. I was very impressed with Eric’s knowledge and his ability to communicate many concepts that can help the entrepreneur. That’s probably YOU if you are reading this description. I also know that he is a patient man, as we motored through two hick-ups when recording this episode. A lesser person may have become frustrated and given up. And as the saying goes, “All’s well that ends well!” Actually, it ended up way better than “well”! This is definitely an episode that will help YOU endure some of the tough times that are sure to come for an entrepreneur. Eric is here to help you navigate that rough water. Be a better business owner, better leader and a better human too. Here are some points to consider: Do you get stuck in your head with thoughts and feelings that are holding you back? Pay attention to what shows up for you. What are you feeling? Can you name it? How is it impacting your behavior? What would the kind of person you choose to be, do in this situation? Eric’s 3 Ns. 1-Notice. 2-Name It. 3-Now What? This and more good stuff in episode #41. Enjoy! More with Eric here: Website- www.ericwinters.com.au LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericwinterscomau/ Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/ericwinterscomau/ #podcast #entertainment #inspiration #entrepreneur #edutainment #education #wisdom #businesssecrets #professionaldevelopment #personaldevelopment #GoingBoldly #RussTheBIGGuy #EricWinters #swiperightonyourbestself

S1-E40 Lisa Bodnar’s business divorce left her with just the business name. Her side hustle had a partnership divorce, and she left with just her business name. Now she is based out of a new venue and building Crew Country Line Dancing into a powerhouse brand working directly with talented artists both in the music industry and beyond. Lisa shares her journey from an award-winning college student, to a viral video of her original choreography to Luke Bryan’s Kick the Dust Up, to her plans for being the go-to line dancing choreographer for major artists! Lots of “gold nuggets” in this interview as Lisa talks about business challenges such as learning to accept herself, fully believing in her abilities, the importance of being authentic, finding joy in serving others, and rescuing a horse. Learn more about Lisa and Crew Country Line Dancing here: Lisa on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lisa.bodnar.7 CCLD on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/crewcountry

S1-B8 We love our listeners. We are here to serve up the Going Boldliest examples for you, entrepreneurs, and aspiring business owners! Listen today! You may be the prize winner, but even if you do not win the prize today, you will still be the long-term winner due to the overwhelming levels of entertainment, education, inspiration, and opportunity for transformation that our guests provide in every episode! Let us know how we are doing and tell us how you have benefitted from listening to the podcast. Remember, we pull winners from all of the ways people interact with us. Keep Going Boldly! Russ The BIG Guy, Founder and Host of Going Boldly-The Podcast #podcast #entertainment #inspiration #entrepreneur #edutainment #education #wisdom #businesssecrets #GoingBoldly #RussTheBIGGuy #Parlor City Furniture

S1-E39 Jenn Whitmer is a Joy Bringer and an Enneagram Expert. She helps entrepreneurs, and business leaders improve communication, solve conflict and personality clashes, and build self-awareness. Jenn speaks, writes, and coaches about hard topics with infectious joy. She asks big questions that lead to big dreams and big ideas and big living. Usually, that means laughing as you will hear on this episode of Going Boldly. We had a lot of fun while we covered a lot of info that a lot of entrepreneurs and aspiring business owners need to hear and internalize! Jenn shares her experience of finding herself in a job that was the wrong fit and how she had to fire herself to find her true path. Jenn has graduate certificates in music education, theology, and leadership along with a Master of Arts in communication and culture from Webster University and certification as an Enneagram coach. Jenn lives in St. Louis, Missouri, with her husband, Michael, their four kids, and a cat that pretends to put up with them all. Get in touch with Jenn and get the FREE publication, “Why Do I Keep Doing This?” here: https://jennwhitmer.com/freebies IG: @jenn_whitmer https://www.instagram.com/jenn_whitmer/  LinkedIn: Jenn Whitmer  https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennwhitmer  FB: @jennwhitmerspeaks  https://www.facebook.com/jennwhitmerspeaks/  Medium: JennWhitmer https://medium.com/@jenn_whitmer  Clubhouse: @jenn_whitmer https://www.joinclubhouse.com/@jenn_whitmer  Thanks to Will, Tom, and Nate at Parlor City Furniture in the Greater Binghamton, NY area for fitting out our studios with innovative items such as a motorized standing desk. It rocks! It's great to have people who support our projects so we can support others! Thanks, guys!