The Sum of All Things - Why the People you Surround yourself with Matter
Branden Bodendorfer
Welcome to the Third Thursday Podcast, where we reflect, reset, and realign with purpose, clarity, and intention. I'm your host, Branden Bodendorfer, and in this episode, we’re diving into a powerful truth: you are the sum of the people closest to you. We explore how both long-standing relationships and brief encounters shape your identity, values, and direction. This conversation isn’t just about the old adage “you are the average of the five people you spend the most time with”—it goes deeper than that. Together, we’ll unpack: The hidden influence of your inner circle The...
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Bridge or Lighthouse? Two Leadership Styles for Building Stronger Teams
Branden Bodendorfer
In this episode of the Third Thursday Podcast, host Branden Bodendorfer dives deep into two powerful and contrasting leadership styles—being a bridge that connects people and a lighthouse that provides guidance and clarity. With thoughtful reflection and practical insight, Branden explores how these leadership metaphors apply to real-world team dynamics and how understanding when to use each style can elevate your influence. Drawing from personal experiences and lessons learned, Branden shares how he evolved from relying solely on visionary leadership to recognizing the importance of...
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Third Thursday | The Power of the 13th Week
Branden Bodendorfer
The Power of the 13th Week | Third Thursday Podcast Welcome to the Third Thursday Podcast! In this episode, I dive into the importance of the 13th week in your quarterly planning. The 12-Week Year method helps us focus on short-term execution, but what about the final week of the quarter? This is your time to reflect, recalibrate, and prepare for the next cycle. Misunderstood Productivity – How my approach to planning might seem chaotic but leads to success. 00:27 – Do You Feel Confident in Your Journey? – Reflecting on your long-term vision and aligning it with your short-term actions....
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Third Thursday | Becoming an Agent of Change
Branden Bodendorfer
Welcome to another episode of Third Thursday, the podcast designed to help you reflect, reset, and supercharge your monthly goals! 🚀 In this episode, host Branden Bodendorfer dives into a powerful topic: Becoming an Agent of Change—both in your personal and professional life. Through recent conversations with individuals striving for meaningful transformation, a common challenge has emerged: implementing lasting change and staying on track with goals. 🎯 What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✅ What it means to be an Agent of Change and how to embrace that role ✅ Key responsibilities:...
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Principals of Planning - Key2Success
Branden Bodendorfer
Here's the transcript formatted for a podcast: Podcast Transcript: Third Thursdays - Episode 1 Host: Branden Bodendorfer Title: Principles of Planning and Achieving Goals Branden Bodendorfer: Well, hello everyone! I'm Branden Bodendorfer, and welcome to the official first recording of Third Thursdays—a podcast designed to help motivate you into the next month and accelerate your goals. Each and every month, we’ll take time to reflect, pivot, and supercharge our outcomes. Let’s talk about what Third Thursdays is all about and why it’s going to matter to you. This podcast is different...
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WHICH SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORM SHOULD I FOCUS ON?
Branden Bodendorfer
Social Media Platforms - Where Should you Focus Your Energy What social media platform should you be on? What are your goals for social media marketing? Why should you be on those platforms? Where do we see social media platforms going in the future? If you've ever asked yourself any of these questions, this is the podcast for you! There are so many social media platforms, it can be hard to know where to prioritize your marketing efforts: posts, blogs, longform or shortform video, podcasts? Today we're going to break down social media. Most of us don't have the bandwidth to post hundreds of...
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How To Get The Most Out Of Your Week
Branden Bodendorfer
In today's podcast, Branden unpacks the Ideal Week and what it means to reassess what's on your plate so you can continue to maximize your time and effort. Rewire and reframe your time using this powerful Key2Success Digital Planner tool. Learn More: https://brandenbodendorfer.com/podcast-how-to-get-the-most-out-of-your-week/
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Using The Daily Key 3 to Achieve Your Goals
Branden Bodendorfer
Is it too late to start digital planning this year? No! Start making that adjustment today. A year is just an arbitrary number when all is said and done. The point is to move forward by putting first things first. The Daily Key 3 are going to make the biggest impact on your goals. We unpack this concept in today's podcast. I recently listened to an audiobook called Atomic Habits. the main concept of this book is: small adjustments in life can make a big difference.
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What the New Google Analytics Means for Your Website
Branden Bodendorfer
Google Analytics as we know it is going away and making room for the new GA4. What does the new Google Analytics mean for your website in the upcoming days and months? We unpack this and more in this podcast!
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Five Tips to Develop a Strong Routine
Branden Bodendorfer
Establishing a Routine is Important to Success As we enter March, many of you have talked to me about establishing a pace for reaching your goals. I wanted to spend today's podcast talking about the importance of setting a routine. Routines give us the opportunity to introduce new habits, build stronger relationships, and help us work through those endless daily tasks. Challenges are a lot easier to overcome when you have a routine in place. Here are 5 tips to finding success through developing a strong routine. Write out your vision - Start by listing the tasks and priorities on your plate....
info_outlineThe Power of the 13th Week | Third Thursday Podcast
Welcome to the Third Thursday Podcast! In this episode, I dive into the importance of the 13th week in your quarterly planning. The 12-Week Year method helps us focus on short-term execution, but what about the final week of the quarter? This is your time to reflect, recalibrate, and prepare for the next cycle.
Misunderstood Productivity – How my approach to planning might seem chaotic but leads to success.
00:27 – Do You Feel Confident in Your Journey? – Reflecting on your long-term vision and aligning it with your short-term actions.
00:55 – The Critical 13th Week – Why this week is essential for your next 90 days.
01:35 – Welcome to the Third Thursday Podcast – A space to reflect, adjust, and grow personally and professionally.
01:54 – The 12-Week Year Concept – How breaking the year into 12-week cycles leads to better focus and execution.
02:31 – Staying Authentic – A behind-the-scenes look at keeping this podcast real and unfiltered.
03:24 – Why I Started This Podcast – Connecting with the Key2Success community on a deeper level.
04:03 – The Key2Success Planner Journey – How this planning system has evolved and impacted thousands.
05:05 – Key 3 and Weekly Planning – The importance of focusing on your top priorities daily.
05:45 – Quarterly Planning in Action – How to use the planner to review and set your next steps.
07:14 – What Happens in the 13th Week? – A time to assess, celebrate, and recalibrate for the next quarter.
08:09 – Reflecting on Q1 2025 – Questions to evaluate your progress and prepare for Q2.
09:47 – When Priorities Shift – Adapting your plans as life changes.
11:02 – Boundaries and Long-Term Focus – How to ensure your weekly actions align with your big-picture goals.
13:05 – Success Sketch for Q2 – Brainstorming what truly matters in the next quarter.
14:49 – Building Motivation for the Next 12 Weeks – What’s driving you forward?
16:05 – The Power of the 12-Week Year – A real-life example of how small steps lead to big results.
18:18 – Setting Measurable Objectives – How to break big goals into manageable actions.
19:33 – The 13th Week as a Reset – Using this time to refocus and charge into the next quarter.
19:55 – The 12-Week Year in Action – How it compares to a relay race and why every quarter matters.
21:34 – Exciting Updates for Q2 – 2026 planner release, new coaching programs, and more!
22:30 – Final Thoughts – Take this time to recharge, refocus, and get ready for the next quarter!
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