What does it take to lead a nuclear-powered, fast-attack submarine in the US Navy? We sit down with Captain David Marquet to hear his stories of underwater adventure and what he learned about leadership along the way. His new book 'Leadership Is Language: The Hidden Power of What You Say - and What You Don't' gives us a new playbook for leadership in an age that isn't driven by factories. He shares why we need our team to not just do the work of either a doer or thinker but how each member of ou...
Feb 11, 2020•55 min
Predicting the behavior of others is an urgent need for anyone whose work involves relationships with others, whether it’s leading an organization, collaborating with a teammate, or closing a sale. But predictability is not as simple as good and evil, or truth and fiction. It's one of the key tools that the FBI uses to build reliable sources that help protect the lives of millions of American's every day. In today's episode, we sit down with retired FBI Special Agent and Chief of the Counterinte...
Jan 29, 2020•57 min
It can feel overwhelming to invest in the complex world of commercial properties. Especially if you are investing in property notes. Finding a trusted partnership in your investments can help build the confidence you need to find the right investments for you. In today's show, we sit down with Peter Neill to learn more about the world of property notes and how you can find the right partners in your investments. Links GSP REI: https://gsprei.com Podmax: https://podmax.co About Peter Neill Peter ...
Jan 24, 2020•48 min
Many of us are tied to one source of income. It could be our job as an employee or our business as an entrepreneur. We look at our investments in a 401k and diversify to keep our investments safe. Why don't we do that with our core source of income? More and more we hear about side hustles and alternative sources of income. But how do you do that? In today's episode, we chat with Nate Herrick about how he has done this in his own life and how you can do it too. We also chat about Real Estate Syn...
Jan 23, 2020•43 min
Investing can be overwhelming, especially in the Real Estate market. It can be even more daunting when you are a woman and a male-dominated industry. Palak Shah faced these fears to create the lifestyle she wanted. While she loved her successful career as an engineer, her passion was to create a lifestyle that allowed her to be home more with her children. She took the risk and left the safety of her career to build her own path as an entrepreneur. Now she is teaching other women to take the sam...
Jan 22, 2020•41 min
Many of us feel like we are in control of our financial future. But are we really in as much control as we think we are? This week we are looking into the world of Real Estate on our first ever theme week. In today's episode, I sat down with Andrew Schena to chat about his journey of working at ESPN to becoming a leader in Real Estate in the Boston region. He gives us a glimpse behind the scenes so that you can learn about how you can take back control of your financial future. In the show today...
Jan 21, 2020•50 min
Today kicks off our first theme week of episodes. This week we are sharing 5 episodes all about Real Estate recorded live at PodMax. We sat down with Cassidy Burns to chat about his journey into business, real estate, and how he is now helping others take these lessons to dive into their own journey into real estate. No matter if you are buying your own house or purchasing property as an investment, there are key questions you need to ask to make sure that your investment is one that will pay of...
Jan 20, 2020•37 min
It's episode 300 of jumbleThink and to celebrate we look back on what 300 episodes have taught us about podcasting and success. Later in the episode, we take a look at what is in store for jumbleThink and our listeners in 2020!
Jan 16, 2020•38 min
If you talk to many entrepreneurs or everyday people, you hear a common complaint. Why am I always broke? Alex Felice set out to answer that question and found that our mindset and spending may be what is holding us back. In today's episode, we chat about his experience in the military, consumerism, Real Estate, how to figure out what you want in life, finding your passions, and how having 3 hobbies could be the key to your success. Today's episode was recorded live at PodMax. You can learn more...
Dec 31, 2019•49 min
Christmas is filled with stories. Digging a little deeper we find that some of the stories behind the stories are even more magical. In today's show, we look at three Christmas stories. Segment One - A Christmas Legacy Christmas time is filled with magic. Maybe it’s humanity remembering to love one another. Or could it be the reflection on the gift given the world through the birth of a child that would grow up to give his life for others? The season is filled with history, tradition, and legaci...
Dec 24, 2019•26 min
If you truly want to solve a problem, solve the pain that it causes. When the pain is being felt by the executive at Facebook, then you know it's a problem that others face too. As the CIO of Facebook, Tim Campos was tasked with solving the pain the team was experiencing through the management of calendars, productivity, and the dreaded meeting. Tim took the lessons to build Woven. Woven is helping individuals and companies take back their calendars and start spending time on what matters most t...
Dec 20, 2019•1 hr 6 min
What does it take to be the best in everything you do? Natalie Coughlin has broken records in the world of swimming and set a high bar for other Olympians. Not only was she the first woman to swim the 100m backstroke in under 1 minute, but she is one of the few Olympians to win back to back Olympic Gold in the same event. Now Natalie is blazing a new path with her cooking book and her new wine brand answering the question, 'What do you do after you retire from competitive sports?' In today's sho...
Dec 17, 2019•1 hr
There are certain industries that have a 'legacy' going back hundreds of years. The barbershop is one of those industries. There is a certain expectation of makes up the typical barbershop and in many ways, it has defined an expectation from pop culture. What happens when you rethink the status quo and create a new model or picture of what could be a new model for the barbershop? This is what Steve and Sarah Bolinder have done. And it all started with an idea and sketches...and a gentle push fro...
Dec 12, 2019•50 min
Innovation takes risks. Often you have to see what others are missing. The opportunities that are being overlooked. Guy Horrocks and his companies have led the way to create new solutions to unknown possibilities. Guy co-founded the world’s first iPhone app company Polar Bear Farm to build iPhone Apps before there was even an App Store. Today he is leading the way on what is possible on managing your privacy in a digitally connected world. Throughout the episode, Guy and I chat about technology,...
Dec 10, 2019•58 min
What does it take to hear the voice of God? That is a question that has been debated and interpreted in a variety of ways. Some in Christian circles believe that spiritual gifts are dead and only alive thousands of years ago. Others see God reawakening the church to all types of spiritual gifts including the prophetic. How is the prophetic different than a fortune-teller? In today's show, we sat down with Shawn Bolz to answer these questions and also give you some insights on how you can hear th...
Dec 05, 2019•1 hr 12 min
Many of us are searing for 'happiness', but what causes us to be happy? How do we find joy? As we move from Thanksgiving into Christmas, it is easy to get trapped in the busyness of life. So many things to do, but never enough time. Maybe instead of trying, doing, and owning more; we should be looking at how we can find generosity in life? Generosity is birthed from a place of giving. Many of us think about giving as a financial decision, but giving and generosity can be more than just donating ...
Dec 03, 2019•59 min
In today's episode, we look at 'The Fir-Tree' by Hans Christian Andersen. This special Thanksgiving episode is all about remembering what matters and enjoying life around us as we dream big and chase our ideas. So sit back, and enjoy this very special Thanksgiving episode!
Nov 28, 2019•34 min
Innovation happens best in community, but community is hard to build. How can you build a community where people not only receive but also give? Aaron Price is a serial entrepreneur but he knew there was a better way to go on the journey of entrepreneurship. One that didn't feel isolated. He set out to gather a few people to go on the journey on entrepreneurship together. This was the birth of the NJ Tech Meetup. Since then the group has grown and Aaron started the Propelify Innovation Festival ...
Nov 26, 2019•1 hr
LeVar Burton has had a broad impact on the lives of many of us. Maybe you grew up watching him host Reading Rainbow or first saw him as Kunta Kinte Roots, but for many, they know him as Geordi La Forge of Star Trek: Next Generation. LeVar hosts two incredible podcasts: LeVar Burton Reads and his Stitcher Premium Bonus Series called ‘Stories with Friends.’ You should really check them out, they are wonderful shows. In today's episode, we discuss many topics ranging from religion to race, storytel...
Nov 22, 2019•1 hr
Identity and belief inform many of the decisions, conversations, and biases that define our lives. In today's episode, we talk with Buster Benson about cognitive bias, identity, belief, and productive disagreement. Links https://busterbenson.com About Buster Benson Buster Benson is an entrepreneur and a former product leader at Amazon, Twitter, Slack, and Patreon. He's now editor of and writer for the “Better Humans” publication on Medium, creator of 750Words.com which brings private journaling ...
Nov 19, 2019•1 hr
Finding your dream, your purpose isn't typically a linear path. Ofter it wanders and builds until all the pieces fall into place. Today's guest knows that journey. From selling comedy tickets on the streets of NYC to being a motivational comedian on the stages of comedy clubs, Jenn Lederer is rethinking how comedy is used to bring people new perspectives. In the episode, we chat about the craft of comedy, the business of entertainment, finding your way when you don't know what to do, entrepreneu...
Nov 14, 2019•1 hr
We are excited to launch Season 4 of jumbleThink. I this short episode we give you a sneak peek into a few of the exciting things we have planned for Season 4 of the show. We give you a few clips from upcoming interviews with LeVar Burton, Jenn Lederer, and Buster Benson. Along with a few updates on changes coming to the show!
Nov 14, 2019•17 min
It's been an incredible Season 3! To wrap up the season we have a very special episode. We kick off the interview by chatting with the founders of Paid Exposure ( https://paidexposure.com ) on the influencer economy and how micro-influencers can get start monetizing their platforms. Later in the episode, we take a look back at some of our favorite moments from the season. We revisit our conversation with Deena Kastor, Walter Stein, Erwin McManus, and Zack Curry. Season Four of jumbleThink starts...
Nov 12, 2019•1 hr
Life doesn't always give you lemons. Sometimes you have to overcome the impossible situations of life. In today's episode, we chat with Matt Sweetwood who has just done that. Throughout his life, he has chosen to rise above the obstacles that would hold many from reaching the dreams and ideas they were created to live. Matt has had to navigate the complexities of family, business, and reinvention only to swing big and achieve success over and over again. Now he shares insights on how we can all ...
Nov 05, 2019•1 hr 3 min
Everyone is creating content. There are vloggers, podcasters, bloggers, social media influencers, and authors creating content every day. They are saturating platforms with a unique point of view, stories, and sometimes not so great content. With the ease of creating content you can get your story and passion stories told, but how do you stand out when there is so much noise? Today's guest Zachary Slingsby is helping individuals and brands create better videos and video ads. The kind of content ...
Oct 30, 2019•37 min
The art of sales often feels mysterious. Why do some people seem to close every lead? How do some people seem to have the magic touch clients just flock to them? In today's episode, we chat with Charles Muhlbauer about the world of sales. He shares how many of us don't really know how to use the discovery call to qualify our leads and build the right relationships. Charles and his team help individuals and businesses craft their sales process allowing them to build a better business not only for...
Oct 29, 2019•41 min
How do we find real justice? What is the difference between legally right and morally right? In today's episode, we chat with Cory Zajdel about his journey into fighting for the little guy to find real justice. We also talk about his unusual journey into law, the art of learning, big business vs consumers, and more. Today's episode was recorded live at Podcast Row hosted by Standup NY. Helpful Links Cory Zajdel: suethem.com Podcast Row: podcast-row.com About Cory Zajdel Cory L. Zajdel serves as...
Oct 25, 2019•1 hr
In life it is easy to get locked into a routine and buy into the 'status quo', but what happens when you choose to move past the chosen path and into the unknown. Kirat Anand has lived that journey. He left a job that many would die to have to create a new path in the world of fashion. He has run the whole cycle of this startup from foundation, to growth, to exit through the sale of his business. Now he is on another new journey to start something new. In today's episode, we dive into the journ...
Oct 22, 2019•52 min
Many people dream of one day having their own farm. But how do you go from no farm to home farm to commercial farm? Brandon Youst set out to answer that question for himself and is now helping others find their own path to building their farm. In today's episode, Brandon shares his story of moving from the world of finance and into building his own farm. Then he shares how others can do it too. Links Urban Farm Academy: https://urbanfarmacademy.com Craven Local Food Market: https://cravenlocalfo...
Oct 18, 2019•52 min
Many people believe that you should find the 'one' thing you are meant to do. But what happens when you marry two ideas or dreams to make one new one? That is what Elizabeth Lewis has done with her company Brand, Style & Bloom! She is taking her passion for fashion and branding and turning it into something new. Elizabeth Lewis is the Founder and CEO of Brand, Style & Bloom! by Elizabeth Danielle. Through personal branding and personal styling, she helps people to reveal the best version...
Oct 15, 2019•43 min
