1986: How to Have Fun and Make Money in Your Business AND 3 Reasons You're Not Showing Up Fully In Your Business by Lisa Jeffs
09/03/2026 | 7 mins.
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1986: Lisa Jeffs challenges the idea that success requires sacrifice, revealing how joy, authenticity, and self-expression are powerful drivers of both impact and income. She explains why having fun in your business and showing up fully as yourself not only attracts ideal clients but also unlocks greater confidence and profitability. Tune in to discover how embracing your true self can transform the way you work, earn, and serve. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://lisajeffs.com/how-to-have-fun-and-make-money-in-your-business/ & https://lisajeffs.com/3-reasons-youre-not-showing-up-fully-in-your-business-and-how-to-change-that/ Quotes to ponder: "When you're in a state of joy, you become a magnet for clients." "When we self-edit and try to make our message more palatable for our intended audience, we end up watering it down so much that it becomes unrecognizable." "The bottom line is this: if you want to make a bigger impact in your business and attract more of your ideal clients, it's time to start showing up as the real, authentic you."
1985: [Part 2] 5 of the Most Popular Side Hustles - And What to Do Instead by Nick Loper of Side Hustle Nation
08/03/2026 | 7 mins.
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1985: Nick Loper breaks down why real estate and network marketing remain so attractive, and why they can quietly derail your wealth-building goals. He explores smarter, lower-risk alternatives like REITs, small business acquisitions, and "selling shovels" into trending markets, helping you think more strategically about leverage, risk, and long-term income. If you're drawn to passive income or turnkey business models, this is a practical guide to choosing a path that actually stacks the odds in your favor. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.sidehustlenation.com/popular-side-hustles/ Quotes to ponder: "Fall in love with the problem, NOT the solution." "The biggest challenge with network marketing is just that: your "network."" "When you eventually tap out your audience of warm contacts, you stall out and give up." Episode references: U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA): https://www.sba.gov/
1984: [Part 1] 5 of the Most Popular Side Hustles - And What to Do Instead by Nick Loper of Side Hustle Nation
07/03/2026 | 6 mins.
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1984: Nick Loper breaks down some of the most common side hustles and explains why many of them quietly cap your earning potential. Drawing from years of experience, he reveals smarter alternatives designed to scale beyond trading time for money. If you want a side hustle that actually grows with your ambitions, this insight will help you choose a path that fits your long-term goals. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.sidehustlenation.com/popular-side-hustles/ Quotes to ponder: "Many popular side hustles are limited by your own time, i.e. trading hours for dollars." "Instead of being the person answering the questions, flip the script and become the interviewer." "It's simple: how it works is you go through your day making mental note of everything that sucks." Episode references: Respondent: https://www.respondent.io Swagbucks: https://www.swagbucks.com
1983: Five Fatal Mistakes That Halt High-Performance Leaders by Christine Comaford of Smart Tribes Institute
06/03/2026 | 9 mins.
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1983: Christine Comaford reveals the five critical leadership mistakes that quietly derail high-performance CEOs, drawing on Robert S. Hartman's research and decades of executive coaching. She breaks down how inconsistencies, weak execution, cultural misalignment, poor accountability, and stagnant innovation erode momentum, often before leaders realize it. Learn how to course-correct with disciplined strategy, embodied values, and systems that foster both ownership and innovation. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://smarttribesinstitute.com/five-fatal-mistakes-halt-high-performance-leaders/ Quotes to ponder: "Companies rise and fall on leadership. Period." "Clear Expectation + Owner Agreement + Rewards & Consequences = Ownership And High Accountability" "From a politically correct standpoint, every CEO will tell you that they encourage out of the box thinking, or innovative thinking." Episode references: Robert S. Hartman Institute: https://www.hartmaninstitute.org/
1982: Manage Conflict by Karen Bridbord with Gottman on Conflict Awareness
05/03/2026 | 7 mins.
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1982: Karen Bridbord explores how Dr. Gottman's Four Horsemen, criticism, contempt, defensiveness, and stonewalling, can quietly erode trust and productivity in the workplace. Drawing on research that distinguishes thriving relationships from failing ones, she explains practical antidotes that foster accountability, appreciation, and emotional regulation. Learn how small shifts in communication can transform tension into collaboration and create a healthier, more resilient work culture. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.gottman.com/blog/manage-conflict/ Quotes to ponder: "Quite simply, for a relationship to work, it has to be sustained in a rich climate where people are kind to each other." "The antidote to defensiveness is taking responsibility, even if for only part of the problem." "Using a softened start-up involves bringing up an issue in a direct, respectful, and courteous manner."
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