Business Tips Unpacked: Overlap Echo Picks 5 of the Best
Release Date: 04/09/2025
Navigating Life's Seasons: Balancing Priorities in Business and Family
The Overlap Podcast
How do you thrive when life’s demands shift with every season? Join hosts Keith and Sid as they explore the art of adapting to life’s ever-changing phases, from parenting chaos to business growth. This episode of the Overlap Podcast dives into the concept of seasons in work, fitness, family, and leadership, offering actionable insights to help small business owners and anyone striving for balance prioritize effectively. Discover how to give yourself grace, make tough choices, and embrace the ebb and flow of life’s demands without losing sight of your goals. What You Will Learn:...
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Small Gestures, Big Impact: Boosting Team and Family Bonds
The Overlap Podcast
How can small gestures transform your leadership and relationships? Discover how simple, intentional acts of appreciation can strengthen your team, family, and personal connections without costing a dime. In this quick-hit episode of the Overlap Podcast, hosts Sid Sexton and Keith Glines share actionable insights on recognizing the unsung heroes in your work and home life. Learn how to foster genuine connections, boost morale, and create a culture of gratitude that drives growth across all areas of life. What You Will Learn: Why small, genuine gestures outshine grand displays in...
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Who Not How: Unlocking Business Growth Through the Right People
The Overlap Podcast
How can finding the right people transform your business and free up your mental space? In this quick-hit episode of the Overlap Podcast, hosts dive into the powerful "Who Not How" concept, exploring how identifying the right individuals—rather than obsessing over processes—can drive success in business, leadership, and life. Drawing from real-world experiences, they share insights on navigating personnel changes, avoiding common pitfalls like the Peter Principle, and leveraging the OODA loop for smarter decision-making. Packed with actionable takeaways, this episode will inspire you to...
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5 Business Mistakes You Can't Afford to Make
The Overlap Podcast
What separates thriving businesses from those that fail? In this episode of The Overlap Podcast, hosts Sid Sexton and Keith Glines unpack five critical mistakes that can derail your business and share actionable insights to avoid them. Drawing from their own experiences in entrepreneurship and lessons from jujitsu, they explore how to stay competitive, embrace criticism, and prioritize profit. Whether you're a seasoned business owner or just starting out, this episode offers practical strategies to fuel growth across work, leadership, and life. What You Will Learn How to identify and...
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The Power of Community: Enriching Life Through Connection
The Overlap Podcast
How can community transform your life and success? Discover the profound impact of building meaningful connections in this quick-hit episode of the Overlap Podcast. Hosts Sid and Keith dive into the intersections of work, fitness, faith, and leadership, exploring how community fuels personal growth and enriches every aspect of life. From shared suffering to diverse friend groups, learn why prioritizing community is a game-changer for your happiness and success. What You Will Learn Why community is a critical driver of personal and professional success How shared experiences accelerate...
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Staying Focused: Productivity Over Busyness
The Overlap Podcast
Why do we glorify being busy, and how can we shift to meaningful productivity? In episode 169 of the Overlap Podcast, hosts Sid Sexton and Keith Glines dive into the critical difference between being busy and being productive. They explore how modern culture perpetuates the "busy" badge of honor and share actionable strategies to stay focused in a world full of distractions. From leveraging the Pareto Principle to mastering calendar management, this episode offers practical insights for entrepreneurs, leaders, and anyone striving to make an impact in their work and...
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Business Tips Unpacked: Overlap Echo Picks 5 of the Best
The Overlap Podcast
How can small business owners boost productivity and protect their time? Join Overlap Echo, your AI host, as Sid and Keith take a break off the grid, leaving us with a quick-hit episode packed with their sharpest insights. From mastering your day to building a winning team and communicating effectively, this episode delivers actionable strategies to run your business smarter. Perfect for entrepreneurs looking to sharpen their edge without the fluff. What You’ll Learn How a simple app can transform your daily productivity. The one trait that trumps experience when hiring for...
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Crafting a Winning Communications Plan
The Overlap Podcast
How can a communications plan transform your business outreach? Join hosts Sid Sexton and Keith Glines on this episode of the Overlap Podcast as they unpack the art of intentional communication. From targeting the right audience to tailoring messages for specific platforms, they reveal how a solid plan can boost engagement and drive results. Whether you’re a small business owner or a leader looking to sharpen your marketing, this episode offers practical insights to help you thrive in today’s digital landscape. What You Will Learn Why a communications plan is more than just a...
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How to Say No: Boost Focus and Reclaim Your Time for Business and Life
The Overlap Podcast
Why is saying no the secret to thriving in business and life? Discover the power of saying no in this quick-hit episode of the Overlap Podcast. Hosts Sid Sexton and Keith Glines dive into how mastering this simple word can transform your focus, protect your time, and align your priorities—whether you’re a small business owner, a leader, or just trying to balance it all. Drawing from personal stories and actionable insights, they explore the shift from saying yes early in your career to embracing no as a tool for growth and fulfillment later on. Tune in to learn how to make intentional...
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Why, When, and How to Build Incentive Programs That Work for Small Business Leaders
The Overlap Podcast
How can small business leaders design incentive programs that boost team engagement without breaking the bank? In this episode of the Overlap Podcast, hosts Sid and Keith unpack the art and science of creating effective incentive programs for small businesses. Drawing from real-world experiences—like ski trips with peer groups and biotech events—they explore how to align team goals with business success. From cash bonuses to non-monetary rewards like gift cards, they reveal practical strategies to motivate employees while keeping systems simple and sustainable. Whether...
info_outline- How a simple app can transform your daily productivity.
- The one trait that trumps experience when hiring for your team.
- Why trusting your instincts could be your leadership superpower.
- A communication tweak that gets the right people listening.
- The hidden cost of saying yes—and how to stop paying it.
- Productivity Unlocked: Keith reveals a tool that takes the friction out of time management—what’s his secret?
- Hiring Smarts: What makes a team member worth keeping, and why experience might not be it?
- Gut Instincts: Sid digs into when to trust your gut in leadership—could it save your business?
- Message Mastery: How does tweaking your words change who tunes in?
- Time Traps: Sid’s take on saying no—what’s at stake if you don’t?
- “Motion… really has revolutionized my day… All I have to do is speak it in my phone and say, I need to do this today.” — Keith
- “One of the greatest traits that an individual can have on a team is adaptability.” — Keith
- “My gut says… you’re doing that because you just have a relationship with that person and it’s easy.” — Sid
- “The moment I started putting scientific messaging for the scientific community, they began engaging.” — Keith
- “Every time you say yes to something… you’re inadvertently saying no to something else… most of the time, the most important things.” — Sid
- C2 Wealth Strategies: Wes Cody and his team offer personalized financial planning to secure your future—learn more at c2wealth.com.
- Roadmap for Growth: Chris Francis and Rick Miller’s online course helps small service businesses scale with proven systems—check it out at treebusiness.com.
- Content Fresh: This social media partner boosted Overlap’s reach by 2235%—grow your business at contentfresh.com.
- Barranco and Associates: Johnny Barranco’s holistic accounting has Sid’s trust for over seven years—visit barrancoandassociates.com.