Ep 95: Stop the Turnover: How to Keep Your Team Happy and Engaged
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In this episode of the Building Bigger Lives podcast, Kathryn and Michael provide practical insights for business owners and leaders on how to foster a loyal and engaged workforce. They share strategies to reduce employee turnover and improve retention by focusing on creating a supportive work environment, transparent communication, and effective leadership. They explore various leadership practices, including delegation, recognition, and goal alignment, in an atmosphere where employees feel trusted, heard, and valued. Michael emphasizes the importance of leaders recognizing the psychological...
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Ep 94: Jay Crowell’s Leadership Lessons from Fred
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This episode features Jay Crowell, president of the National Retail Division for Cornerstone Home Lending. Jay shares his leadership journey and experiences connecting finance and sports through his father's basketball coaching legacy. He details his father's impact as a pioneering basketball coach and camp founder, while discussing how his upbringing shaped his professional career in mortgage and his approach to leadership. The conversation explores Jay's insights on leadership, including the importance of seeking understanding over winning and the value of integrating different...
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Ep 93: Are You a Really Great Sales Leader?
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In this episode of the Building Bigger Lives podcast, Kathryn and Michael discuss the qualities of strong sales leaders. They focus on exploring qualities that distinguish effective sales leaders and professionals, emphasizing the importance of connecting features and benefits to customer outcomes while highlighting the role of emotional engagement and strategic thinking. The discussion covers how great salespeople demonstrate genuine care and confidence through insightful questioning and bold statements, while also examining the evolving impact of AI technologies on sales practices and...
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Ep 92: Ryan Wheelwright - Get Out of Your Comfort Zone
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Today Michael and Kathryn introduce Ryan Wheelwright, a veteran mortgage lending professional, to discuss his career journey and experiences across various industries. Ryan shares his background in business and philosophy, his transition through different companies, and his early work in the restaurant industry which helped develop his people skills. The conversation explores Ryan's evolution from restaurant work to mortgage banking, his approach to video content creation and social media, and his strategies for building professional relationships and personal branding. Building Bigger Lives...
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Ep 91: Sales Mastery Recap
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In this episode of the Building Bigger Lives podcasts, Kathryn shares her experiences and insights from attending the Momentum Builder Sales Mastery event in Dallas-Fort Worth, where she connected with industry leaders and learned about adaptability in the mortgage industry. The event featured various speakers who discussed personal growth, social media strategies, and the importance of meaningful connections, with Michael and Kathryn agreeing to feature some speakers in future book club episodes. They discuss the value of authentic presentations and events, with Kathryn planning to share more...
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Ep 90: Book Club - The Purple Cow Revisited
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Today Michael and Kathryn discuss the book "The Spirit of the Purple Cow" by Seth Godin, which focuses on being different and remarkable to stand out in today's world. They explained the concept using the example of a purple cow being needed to capture attention, as ordinary cows no longer inspire interest. The discussion highlights how traditional marketing methods are less effective, and they emphasize the importance of passionate obsession in creating memorable and distinctive experiences. Michael and Kathryn explore the concept of creating distinctive and remarkable products or experiences...
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Ep 89: Brian Manning - Balance in Motion
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In today’s episode of the Building Bigger Lives Podcast, Brian Manning, a 27-year mortgage industry veteran, shares his career journey, which began at age 22 when he managed the Bahama Out Island Travel Network, a scuba diving travel reservation company in the Bahamas. He learned about the internet for the first time when a customer from Texas found cheaper rates online for Atlantis Paradise Island, prompting him to explore new technologies. Despite his initial success, Brian decided to pivot to the mortgage industry, where he has since built a successful career, recently transitioning to...
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Ep 88: Time to Reframe and Reset for the Fall Season
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Michael and Kathryn discuss the theme of their podcast episode, which focuses on the fall season's shift in economic events and market conditions, encouraging listeners to reflect on their business plans and goals. They explore the importance of reviewing past commitments and goals, emphasizing the need to adapt and plan for the future. Michael shares his approach of helping clients reconnect with their New Year's business plans, while Kathryn highlights the value of reflection, planning, and celebration during this time of year. Building Bigger Lives Podcast Contact Coach Michael Regan- ...
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Ep 87: Kaizen - The Concept of Continuous Improvement
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In this episode of the Building Bigger Lives podcast, Michael and Kathryn explore the Japanese business philosophy of Kaizen, which means "good change" or "change for the better." Kaizen promotes continuous improvement through incremental changes. They explore historical examples from Toyota and personal experiences shared by Michael's family. They also discuss the practical application of Kaizen principles, particularly the 5S framework, and emphasize how these concepts can be adapted across various industries to improve efficiency and productivity. The conversation concludes with a focus on...
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Ep 86: Mike Newmann - Lessons from Baseball in his Business
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Today The Building Bigger Lives podcast welcomes Mike Newmann, a Southern Oregon leader and former baseball coach, who shares his career transition from coaching to financial services and discusses his leadership development journey. Newmann details his experiences in managing teams, handling market challenges, and implementing innovative loan programs while emphasizing the importance of personal growth and maintaining positive influences. The episode concludes with discussions about leadership, personal development, and the value of authentic self-expression, with Mike and the hosts...
info_outlineChad Jackson shares his experience of spontaneously deciding to do the 12-Hour Walk, which inspired personal growth and transformation in his life. He also discusses his musical journey, including his 30-year career as a musician in Seattle and his new band, Sweetener. Chad's personal journey of transformation, which began with a physical challenge and led to mental and emotional growth, has positively impacted his team and family, and he hopes to continue this transformation in the future.
Chad decided to do the 12-hour walk while attending an event in La Jolla. He was inspired by a book mentioned during a pre-event call and decided to do the walk a day earlier than planned due to weather concerns. Chad describes starting his walk at 5:30 AM, unplugged and without a specific plan, following the coast northward. He experienced a second wind and a sense of strength he hadn't felt in years, which was emotionally powerful for him. Chad ended up walking 27 miles from La Jolla to Oceanside, overcoming physical challenges and enjoying the experience of being alone with his thoughts.
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