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Just Get Started

Brian Ondrakowww.brianondrako.com
The Just Get Started Podcast is your go-to guide for breaking free from self-doubt, stepping outside your comfort zone, and taking action toward the life and business you truly want. Each episode dives into the real, messy journey of starting something new—whether it's leaving corporate, launching an idea, landing your first clients, or pushing past the mental barriers that try to hold you back. Through tactical insights and raw, relatable conversations, you'll gain the clarity, confidence, and motivation to stop overthinking and to just get started!
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Episodes

Bless The Broken Road - One Mic with Brian Ondrako

On this week's One Mic I decided to rift a bit about overcoming challenging situations and how we can use that to be a catalyst for positive change and take advantage of the potential positives that come with it although it might not seem like it at the time. I speak candidly about a book project that has gone off the rails over the last 18 months and the lessons I've learned from this situation. ........ Thank you for listening! I’d appreciate a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts if you believe I’...

Jan 28, 202120 min

#142 Paul Higgins on Leaving Corporate America, Entrepreneurship and Kidney Disease

Episode 142 features Paul Higgins, a High-Performance Mentor and Author and Podcast Host of Build Live Give. Find Paul Online: Podcast - https://paulhigginsmentoring.com/podcast/ Book - https://www.amazon.com.au/Build-Live-Give-Lifestyle-Business-ebook/dp/B07YKK7M73 Masterclass - https://www.buildlivegive.com/smmasterclass Website: https://paulhigginsmentoring.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulhigginsmentoring/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/PaulHiggins555 Instagram: https://www.insta...

Jan 25, 202140 min

#141 Amanda Kelly Espiritu on Finding Creativity, Mental Health, and Writing a Book

Episode 141 features Amanda Kelly Espiritu, Artist, Executive Producer, and Community Builder and Author of the book, Creative Surrender: Embracing Artivism, Global Collaboration, & Celebration Find Amanda Online: Website: http://amandakespiritu.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-espiritu/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amandakespiritu/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creativesurrenderstudios/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA--TgJFKCVcPEkWIPLzqYg TikTok:...

Jan 18, 202156 min

Start Where You Are - One Mic with Brian Ondrako

On this week's One Mic Session we dive into understanding where you are at in your journey or with your goals and starting there without worrying about where others around you might be at. Starting is absolutely necessary. Starting where you are is a complete mindset shift. I'd enjoy hearing any feedback or thoughts on this One Mic Session and please share any topics that might be valuable for you to learn more about. Thank you for listening! ........ I’d appreciate a 5-star review on Apple Podc...

Jan 14, 202112 min

#140 Adele Spraggon on Overcoming Obstacles, Decision Making and Patterns

Episode 140 features Adele Spraggon, Behavioral Change Expert, Award-Winning Author, & International Speaker and Trainer. Check out www.Shift4Steps.com where you can find two gifts from Adele a free copy of her award-winning book, Shift: 4 Steps to Personal Empowerment A free, live web class: The Expert Advantage for Entrepreneurs and Professionals Find Adele Online: Website: www.adelespraggon.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adelespraggon/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adele...

Jan 11, 202144 min

Sharpen Your Focus - One Mic with Brian Ondrako

On this week's One Mic Session I wanted to share some insight I received from my mentor Rich Keller recently about getting hyper-focused on my most important goal and getting it done. Feel free to check out Rich's website here - https://therichkeller.com/ ...and listen to his great Podcast, The Catalyst Effect - https://open.spotify.com/show/4syA25rJLDFpfkSK3EVLtG?si=3_ANXkuqRTOPwOtDNovwSQ Please feel free to reach out and let me know what you think about this topic. Thank you for listening! ......

Jan 07, 20219 min

#139 Matt Clark on Linkedin Lead Generation, Entrepreneurship and Growing Business Revenue

Episode 139 features Matt Clark, Entrepreneur and Founder of The Virtual Edge. Find Matt Online: Website: www.thevirtualedge.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattclarksa/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattclarksa/ About Matt: Matt Clark is the founder of The Virtual Edge and co-creator of The Rainmaker System - an online marketing system that helps entrepreneurs get 2-5 high-value leads per day from LinkedIn without paying for ads. With their flagship program, Matt and his busine...

Jan 04, 202151 min

Wait But Why? - One Mic with Brian Ondrako

On this week's One Mic Session I take a page out of the great blog article by Tim Urban, The Tail End (https://waitbutwhy.com/2015/12/the-tail-end.html), and my thoughts around relationships and finding time to spend and share memories with the people we care about the most. I hope you all enjoy my perspective on this topic and feel free to reach out to say hello and let me know your thoughts. ........ Thank you for listening! I’d appreciate a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts if you believe I’ve ...

Dec 31, 202013 min

#138 Annette Ferguson on Finding Hidden Money In Your Business, Money Mindset, and Putting Systems in place

Episode 138 features Annette Ferguson, chartered accountant, Certified Profit First Professional, Profit mentor, and Income strategist. You can find out more about Annette below by joining her Facebook group, Listening to her Podcast, Visiting her website, or more. Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/theuncoverwealthcommunity Podcast - Uncover Wealth Radio - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/uncover-wealth-radio/id1473582522 Find Annette Online: Website: https://www.annetteandco...

Dec 28, 202044 min

F.E.E.L Framework for Goal-setting - One Mic with Brian Ondrako

On this week's One Mic Session I wanted to round out 2020 by reflecting back so we can look forward and share my F.E.E.L Framework for Goal-setting that I think might be very useful for those looking for structure with their 2021 goals. Please reach out and share your thoughts on the episode and I'm interested to hear your perspective on your goals as we head into 2021. ........ Follow the Just Get Started Podcast on Instagram at @justgetstartedpodcast or Facebook https://www.facebook.com/justge...

Dec 24, 202010 min

#137 Matt Johnson on Narrowing Focus, Structuring a Business, and Podcasting

Episode 137 features Matt Johnson, Founder of Pursuing Results, a podcast launch & production agency based in San Diego. Find Matt Online: Website: https://pursuingresults.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pursuingresults/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/getmicrofamous About Matt: Matt Johnson is a marketing agency founder, podcaster, and musician. Matt runs a podcast launch & production agency based in San Diego, an international team that helps business coaches, consultants...

Dec 21, 202046 min

Assess Your Toolbelt - One Mic with Brian Ondrako

On this week's One Mic Session I wanted to share my perspective on how I think about tools to help you grow and innovate in your life and when it makes sense to add these tools to your belt. Please reach out and share your thoughts on the episode and I'm interested to hear your perspective on this topic. ........ Follow the Just Get Started Podcast on Instagram at @justgetstartedpodcast or Facebook https://www.facebook.com/justgetstartedpodcast and to learn more about me and what’s going on in m...

Dec 17, 202010 min

Luke Cooper (Ep.136) - Founder & CEO of Fixt to VP of Global Growth at Assurant

Episode 136 features Luke Cooper, Founder, and CEO of Fixt and we highlight a lot of great lessons from his journey and provide key insights to help people get started on their own. Find Luke Online: Website: nomudnomagic.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lukecooperbaltimore/ Twitter: @ readysetgrind Medium: https://medium.com/@Coop22/when-all-we-have-is-each-other-b0eeed3168ca About Luke: Coop is the Founder and CEO of Fixt, a venture capital-backed technology startup (acquired in 2020 ...

Dec 14, 202047 min

Finding Your Mentors - One Mic with Brian Ondrako

On this week's One Mic Session I wanted to share a bit about mentors in my life and how impactful they have become to helping me where I am and where I am going. I name drop several that have helped me along the way and share some ways they have been beneficial. Please reach out and share your thoughts on the episode and I'm interested to hear your perspective on this topic. ........ Follow the Just Get Started Podcast on Instagram at @justgetstartedpodcast or Facebook https://www.facebook.com/j...

Dec 10, 202026 min

Lexi Godlewski (Ep.135) - Marketing Strategist & Success Coach

Episode 135 features Lexi Godlewski, Marketing Strategist & Success Coach Find Lexi Online: Website: www.lexigodlewski.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexigodlewski/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/lexigodlewski Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lexigodlewski/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lexigodlewski About Lexi: Lexi Godlewski is a heart-centered Marketing Strategist and Success Coach who helps experts transform into Soultrepreneurs! She's also the podcast host of "Building...

Dec 07, 202050 min

Are You Happy With Your Choices? - One Mic with Brian Ondrako

On this week's One Mic Session I wanted to revisit the choices we've made up to this point and the opportunities we have to learn and grow for the next phase of our lives and not make the same poor choices again. Please reach out and share your thoughts on the episode and I'm interested to hear your perspective on this topic. ........ Follow the Just Get Started Podcast on Instagram at @justgetstartedpodcast or Facebook https://www.facebook.com/justgetstartedpodcast and to learn more about me an...

Dec 03, 202014 min

Sean Boyle (Ep.134) - Owner, Momentum Digital

Episode 134 features Sean Boyle, Owner of Momentum Digital Find Sean Online: Website: momentumvirtualtours.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-boyle-293919152/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/seanboylem/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-LOIlf1xXeYSorgs4K0s_w Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/seanboylem/ Medium: https://medium.com/@ayesha.arshad94/meet-sean-boyle-the-virtual-content-creator-who-redefines-real-estate-content-9f2bd483e0c5 About Sean: Sean Boyle is a serial e...

Nov 30, 202043 min

You Woke Up Today - One Mic with Brian Ondrako

On this week's One Mic Session I dive into a bit of Stoicism thinking based on an idea that was sparked from a recent Daily Stoic newsletter I received. Here is the link if you wanted to sign up for Daily Stoic - https://dailystoic.com/ Please reach out and share your thoughts on the episode and I'm interested to hear your perspective on this topic. ........ Follow the Just Get Started Podcast on Instagram at @justgetstartedpodcast or Facebook https://www.facebook.com/justgetstartedpodcast and t...

Nov 26, 20209 min

Ed Roshitsh (Ep.133) - Founder, Holidays For The Heroes | Software Executive

Episode 133 features Ed Roshitsh, Founder and CEO of Holidays for the Heroes, Software company executive, and my former CEO. Find Ed Online: Website: www.holidaysfortheheroes.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HolidaysfortheHeroes/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roshitsh/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/EdRoshitsh About Ed: Ed has had a long and varied career. Air Force Veteran, a software company executive with six successful exits for the companies he has been part of a leading, softwa...

Nov 23, 202038 min

Getting Laid Off From A Job - One Mic with Brian Ondrako

On this week's One Mic Session I dive into the time I got laid off, perspective on the situation, and opportunities it created for me in my life. Please reach out and share your thoughts on the episode and I'm interested to hear your perspective on this topic. ........ Follow the Just Get Started Podcast on Instagram at @justgetstartedpodcast or Facebook https://www.facebook.com/justgetstartedpodcast and to learn more about me and what’s going on in my world check out https://www.brianondrako.co...

Nov 19, 202019 min

Adam & Kathryn Frazer (Ep.132) - Full-Time Travelers

Episode 132 features Adam, Kathryn, and Kona Frazer who are Full time Travelers in a converted van and documenting their journey along the way. Find Adam & Kathryn Online: Website: https://adventuresofaplusk.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adventuresofaplusk/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/adventuresofaplusk Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adventuresofaplusk/ About Adam & Kathryn: We’re Adam, Kathryn, and Kona, an adventurous married couple (+ pup!) living on the road in...

Nov 16, 202047 min

Understanding Your Fear - One Mic with Brian Ondrako

On this week's One Mic Session I dive into my perspective on fear and how our self-limiting beliefs can hold us back from achieving greater fulfillment in our lives Please reach out and share your thoughts on the episode and I'm interested to hear your perspective on this topic. ........ Follow the Just Get Started Podcast on Instagram at @justgetstartedpodcast or Facebook https://www.facebook.com/justgetstartedpodcast and to learn more about me and what’s going on in my world check out https://...

Nov 12, 202014 min

Jake Kelfer (Ep.131) - Author | Speaker | Coach | Lifestyle Entrepreneur

Episode 131 features Jake Kelfer, a lifestyle entrepreneur, life elevator, and coach to ambitious entrepreneurs and freedom seekers helping people create incredibly impactful and profitable businesses. Find Jake Online: Website: www.jakekelfer.com Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/jakekelfer Twitter: twitter.com/jakekelfer Instagram: instagram.com/jakekelfer Facebook: facebook.com/jakekelferjourney About Jake: Jake Kelfer is a lifestyle entrepreneur, life elevator, and coach to ambitious entrepreneurs a...

Nov 09, 202041 min

Pain vs. Discomfort - One Mic with Brian Ondrako

On this week's One Mic Session I dive into my perspective on how we categorize Pain and Discomfort and how defining these terms can help you get outside your comfort zone and achieve more happiness in your life. Also, here is a link to an article I wrote earlier this year on Overcoming Your Pain Wall - https://brianondrako.com/all/overcome-your-pain-wall/ - might be a good read for those looking to push through tough challenges. Please reach out and share your thoughts on the episode and I'm int...

Nov 05, 202010 min

#130 Seth Godin on How To Create Better Habits and Routines

Episode 130 features Seth Godin, Author of 19 best-selling books, and his new book The Practice: Shipping Creative Work Find Seth Online: Website: https://seths.blog/ New Book: The Practice: Shipping Creative Work - Link to buy -> h ttps://geni.us/kD6UWdp About Seth Hi. I’m Seth Godin. I’m a teacher , and I do projects . For more than thirty years, I’ve been trying to turn on lights, inspire people, and teach them how to level up. This blog has been appearing daily for more than a decade. One...

Nov 02, 202035 min

Don't Skip The Trail - One Mic with Brian Ondrako

On this week's One Mic Session I dive into my perspective on a recent trail walk with my son and the metaphor for life that it became. Please reach out and share your thoughts on the episode and interested to hear some of the difficult choices you've had to make to overcome obstacles and how going down that path has helped you become happier and more fulfilled in your life ........ Follow the Just Get Started Podcast on Instagram at @justgetstartedpodcast or Facebook https://www.facebook.com/jus...

Oct 29, 202012 min

Jill Petersen & Mary Frances (Ep.129) - Founders, Girls Mentorship LLC

Episode 129 features the Founders of Girls Mentorship LLC, Jill Petersen and Mary Frances and they share their story of why they are on a mission to help teenage girls with mentorship to help guide them on a path to happiness. Find Jill & Mary Online: Website: www.girlsmentorship.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girlsmentorship/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCduf5N-f0jdzFw6-HufEGaA?view_as=subscriber Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Girls-Mentorship-115822946914962 TikT...

Oct 26, 202051 min

Benefits of a Bedtime Routine - One Mic with Brian Ondrako

On this week's One Mic Session I dive into how I've recognize the importance of sleep and how I created my own bedtime routine in order to provide me with the sleep performance that would help be the catalyst to the rest of my performance throughout the day. Please reach out and share your thoughts on the episode and interested to hear if you all have a routine, morning or evening, and how it has been a benefit for you. Youtube video link to the Joe Rogan Experience Episode #1109 with Dr. Matthe...

Oct 22, 202014 min

Ryan McGuire (Ep.128) - Graphic Designer & Podcast Host

Episode 128 features one of my lifelong friends, Ryan McGuire. Ryan is a talented graphic designer (creator of the Just Get Started Podcast graphics!), world traveler, and host of the new Podcast, The Pursuit of Happiness. Ryan has been a tremendous positive in my life and I am proud to see him continue to tackle new challenges and press the status quo on where he wants to take this life. Find Ryan Online: Website: www.ryanmcguiredesigns.com Linkedin: http://linkedin.com/in/rmmcguire Instagram: ...

Oct 19, 202053 min

Procrastination - One Mic with Brian Ondrako

On this week's One Mic Session I dive into how Procrastination has played a role in my life and recognizing it and putting guidelines in place to help manage it have been impactful in recent years. Please reach out and share your thoughts on the episode and interested to hear if you all deal with procrastination ........ Follow the Just Get Started Podcast on Instagram at @justgetstartedpodcast or Facebook https://www.facebook.com/justgetstartedpodcast and to learn more about me and what’s going...

Oct 15, 202015 min
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