Be Extraordinary Podcast

Looking to start a business? Do you currently operate a business? Then you are very familiar with her… RISK. She is with you when you think. She is with you when you act…. She SHOULD be top of mind when you plan. Rod, Taylor and Brett talk about their perspective and philosophies on risk. How they help their clients manage risk, as well as mitigate against it in their own business.

After 10+ years of running an internal, voluntary, private personal development call, we decided to play one here on the podcast. This conference call platform has been a staple part of personal and professional growth within our organization. It provides a platform for team members to speak up, passively consume good development content, and gradually move into a position where they feel confident to lead these quality discussions. We have a saying that goes; "Either the call needs you, or you need the call." Depending on where each team member is on their journey, its a tool that is extremely helpful in progressing that path.

"Let the tool do the work" - Rod, Taylor and Brett have been running a Personal Development call, without fail, for almost 10 years. It has been an incredible experience to watch how it has reshaped the way the team thinks. In this episode they discuss the "platform" that has helped groom so many young aspiring leaders. They talk about being in the "Growing People Business," and how important it is to create a consistent personal growth platform for staff to be able plug into. They talk about the mechanics of this call, why it is so important to the livelihood of their business, and how it has impacted them and the team over the years.

In this episode Rod, Taylor and Brett talk about a control vs. growth. "You can either have growth or control... but you can't have both." As leaders we thrive on achievement and doing things "our way," but left unchecked this could significantly stunt a company's growth. Sometimes we need to recognize that it's best to get out of our own way. Allowing your team to drive growth influences innovation, creativity, and promotes a level of ownership among staff that is critical to moving beyond yourself.

In this episode Rod, Taylor and Brett discuss the importance of maintaining a quality mindset during quarantine. They discuss their challenges they've experienced through this quarantine experience and what they have done to battle 'getting comfortable.' Rod and Brett recount their recent experience of completing a David Goggins challenge that has gone viral, running 48 miles in 48 hours.

In this episode Brett, Taylor and Rod talk to State House of Representatives member Todd Jones. Mr. Todd Jones represents District 25 in the great state of Georgia. He shares some incredible insight as to what local and federal government are doing to help the small businesses of America deal with the recent COVID-19 pandemic. He talks extensively about the political climate and party compromises that shaped the bill, reasons why banks are still being more selective than many would like, what the biggest challenges are ahead and ultimately what we can expect throughout the next couple of months. Representative Jones shares a rally cry of optimism towards the resiliency of the American people and why he believes that we will be stronger than ever coming out of this crisis.

In this episode Brett, Taylor and Rod talk health, fitness and nutrition with Brett Eddy. Adapting to this new normal quarantined environment is no easy task. Especially in areas of our life where our routines have been disrupted like fitness and nutrition. Brett shares practical, easy to digest strategies that can help us be effective in a home quarantined environment. So the next time you reach for the pantry when you know you shouldn't or you don't think you can get an effective workout without gym equipment, remember the advice from Brett Eddy. We hope you guys enjoy!

Rod, Taylor and Brett 'virtually sat down' with Julie Young in a value packed Skype interview. Julie Young is the CEO of ASU Prep Digital and one of the national leaders in virtual education. As most of the country's workforce moves to virtual work environments due to the Corona Virus, many new questions and challenges have surfaced. With over 20 years of experience with not only working in virtual environments but actually creating them, Julie shared some incredible strategies to help people not only overcome these challenges but thrive when working remote. From leading a team of over 2500 people, most working remote, she has a unique and powerful perspective on the subject.

In this episode Rod, Taylor and Brett discuss 'the magic ally' of momentum. They touch on ways to create it, outside factors that can influence it, and hazards to avoid in order to keep it.

In this episode Taylor, Rod and Brett talk a lot about recruiting, hiring and team-building. They discuss recruiting philosophies that they live by, reasons for hiring, and the importance of timing.