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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

#254 Dr. Mike Rucker on How the Pursuit of Joy and Wonder Can Change Your Life

Episode 254 features Dr. Mike Rucker, an organizational psychologist, behavioral scientist, and author of the upcoming book The Fun Habit (launching January 2023) Buy the book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1982159057 Find Mike Online: Website: https://michaelrucker.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelrucker Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewonderoffun Twitter: https://twitter.com/performbetter Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mike.rucker.phd Substack: https://funhabit.substack...

Jul 26, 202245 min

#253 It Takes A Village - Brian Ondrako (Solo episode)

In this solo episode, I share some thoughts on the importance of leaning on people for help and being okay with asking for it. If you'd like to read the blog article that inspired this episode you can find it here: https://brianondrako.com/blog/take-the-carpool-lane/ ........ Thank you for listening! If you wanted to learn more about the host, Brian Ondrako, check out his “Now” Page - https://www.brianondrako.com/now or Sign up for his Weekly Newsletter and 3x a Week Blog - https://brianondrako....

Jul 21, 202210 min

#252 This Too Shall Pass - Brian Ondrako (Solo episode)

In this solo episode, I share my thoughts on the choices we make and how we can get out of the bad moments much quicker by turning the ship in a different direction. If you'd like to read the blog article that inspired this episode you can find it here: https://brianondrako.com/blog/this-too-shall-pass/ ........ Thank you for listening! If you wanted to learn more about the host, Brian Ondrako, check out his “Now” Page - https://www.brianondrako.com/now or Sign up for his Weekly Newsletter and 3...

Jul 20, 202212 min

#251 Jen Marr on the Importance of Showing Up For Others

Episode 251 features Jen Marr, a Speaker, Author, and Founder and CEO of Inspiring Comfort. She has utilized her 30 years of experience in business, leadership development, and the healthcare industry to research, develop, and offer solutions to our current mental health crisis. Check out her new book, "Showing Up" - https://www.inspiringcomfort.com/showing-up Find Jen Online: Website: https://www.inspiringcomfort.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenmarr/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.co...

Jul 19, 202235 min

#250 Who Do We Want To Become? - Brian Ondrako (Solo episode)

In this solo episode, I share some thoughts on the ways we can try to start exposing ourselves to new ideas and find our mission or accelerate it forward despite all of the naysayers and negativity that can be around us. If you'd like to read the blog article that inspired this episode you can find it here: https://brianondrako.com/blog/over-the-rainbow/ ........ Thank you for listening! If you wanted to learn more about the host, Brian Ondrako, check out his “Now” Page - https://www.brianondrak...

Jul 14, 202213 min

#249 Show Up For Yourself Today - Brian Ondrako (Solo episode)

In this solo episode, I share a bit about procrastination and why it's so important to show up each day and incrementally build on whatever it is you'd like to accomplish. If you'd like to read the blog article that inspired this episode you can find it here: https://brianondrako.com/blog/tomorrow-never-comes/ ........ Thank you for listening! If you wanted to learn more about the host, Brian Ondrako, check out his “Now” Page - https://www.brianondrako.com/now or Sign up for his Weekly Newslette...

Jul 13, 202210 min

#248 Catherine Lash on Inspiriting Self-Leadership So We Can Live Our Best Life

Episode 248 features Catherine Lash, Creator, and facilitator of the Lead With WHY Workshop. Find Catherine Online: Website: https://www.catherinelash.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherinelash/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catherinelash/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/catherine.lash.1 About Catherine: I envision a world where we are free of self-judgment, trust the process, and create for others. I have over 20 years of lived experience as a solopreneur. During those y...

Jul 12, 202245 min

#247 Making Value-Based Decisions - Brian Ondrako (Solo episode)

In this solo episode, I share a bit about what I've learned about the freedom of choice and how making value-based decisions can lead us toward a happier life. If you'd like to read the blog article that inspired this episode you can find it here: https://brianondrako.com/blog/free-choice/ ........ Thank you for listening! If you wanted to learn more about the host, Brian Ondrako, check out his “Now” Page - https://www.brianondrako.com/now or Sign up for his Weekly Newsletter and 3x a Week Blog ...

Jul 07, 202210 min

#246 Just Get Started Today - Brian Ondrako (Solo episode)

In this solo episode, I share a bit about what I've earned from blogging consistently for over the past year and the importance of just getting started and staying consistent. If you'd like to read the blog article that inspired this episode you can find it here: https://brianondrako.com/blog/a-full-revolution-begins-with-one-motion/ ........ Thank you for listening! If you wanted to learn more about the host, Brian Ondrako, check out his “Now” Page - https://www.brianondrako.com/now or Sign up ...

Jul 06, 202211 min

#245 Matt Golden on Recognizing Your Blind Spots When Starting a Business

Episode 245 features Matt Golden, the Co-founder, and CEO of MapHabit, an NIH award-winning care management, dementia training, and cognitive engagement platform that utilizes procedural memory to bolster independence, coordinate care, and enhance the quality of life for individuals and their caregivers. Find Matt Online: Website: www.maphabit.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/maphabit/ About Matt: Matt Golden is the co-founder and CEO of MapHabit, an NIH award-winning care manageme...

Jul 05, 202242 min

#244 Create Time For Your Creative Ideas - Brian Ondrako (Solo episode)

In this solo episode, I share my thoughts on finding time for creativity and idea generation. If you'd like to read the blog article that inspired this episode you can find it here: https://brianondrako.com/blog/creative-time/ ........ Thank you for listening! If you wanted to learn more about the host, Brian Ondrako, check out his “Now” Page - https://www.brianondrako.com/now or Sign up for his Weekly Newsletter and 3x a Week Blog - https://brianondrako.com/subscribe/ Hosted on Acast. See acast...

Jun 30, 20229 min

#243 Accepting Anxiety - Brian Ondrako (Solo episode)

In this solo episode, I share a bit about my thoughts on anxiety and how I've learned to use acceptance to help change the narrative. If you'd like to read the blog article that inspired this episode you can find it here: https://brianondrako.com/blog/open-the-floodgates/ ........ Thank you for listening! If you wanted to learn more about the host, Brian Ondrako, check out his “Now” Page - https://www.brianondrako.com/now or Sign up for his Weekly Newsletter and 3x a Week Blog - https://brianond...

Jun 29, 202210 min

#242 Chris Tuff on Taking Action and Having Accountability

Episode 242 features Chris Tuff, a National Bestselling Author of "The Millennial Whisperer" and "Save Your Asks" His new book "Save Your Asks" can be found here: https://www.amazon.com/Save-Your-Asks-Networking-Currencies/dp/1631956272 Find Chris Online: Website: https://christuff.me Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christophertuff/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tuff22/?hl=en About Chris: Chris Tuff was one of the first advertisers to work directly with Mark Zuckerberg in 2006 and f...

Jun 28, 202236 min

#241 Reflection Starts With A Why? - Brian Ondrako (Solo episode)

In this solo episode, I discuss some of my thoughts around reflection and how it can help us learn from our past experiences and use it as fuel for growth If you'd like to read the blog article that inspired this episode you can find it here: https://brianondrako.com/blog/model-why/ ........ Thank you for listening! If you wanted to learn more about the host, Brian Ondrako, check out his “Now” Page - https://www.brianondrako.com/now or Sign up for his Weekly Newsletter and 3x a Week Blog - https...

Jun 23, 20228 min

#240 Put Focus Into Your Relationships - Brian Ondrako (Solo episode)

In this solo episode, I share some insights on focusing on the right people and building long-lasting relationships. You can read the blog article that inspired this episode here: https://brianondrako.com/blog/unfollowing/ ........ Thank you for listening! If you wanted to learn more about the host, Brian Ondrako, check out his “Now” Page - https://www.brianondrako.com/now or Sign up for his Weekly Newsletter and 3x a Week Blog - https://brianondrako.com/subscribe/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...

Jun 22, 20228 min

#239 Nick Crabbs on Being Uncomfortable and Doing It Anyways

Episode 239 features Nick Crabbs, a partner and founding member of Vynyl, a product development firm that works with corporations, institutions, and investors to build unique mobile, and web, applications that are technically excellent, visually appealing, and create real & measurable business value. Find Nick Online: Website: https://vynyl.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-crabbs-5674a233/ Check Out Boise Entrepreneur Week, an event Nick has had a major influence on: https://w...

Jun 21, 202249 min

#238 The Building Blocks of Happiness - Brian Ondrako (Solo episode)

In this solo episode, I share a bit about what I've discovered to be some of the building blocks of happiness and how searching for these through past memories can help us use those as a gateway toward a portal into the future. If you'd like to read the blog article that inspired this episode you can find it here: https://brianondrako.com/blog/the-happiest-place-on-earth/ ........ Thank you for listening! If you wanted to learn more about the host, Brian Ondrako, check out his “Now” Page - https...

Jun 16, 20229 min

#237 Welcoming Failure With Open Arms - Brian Ondrako (Solo episode)

In this solo episode, I share a bit about what I've learned about failure and the importance of having a positive and optimistic viewpoint on it. If you'd like to read the blog article that inspired this episode you can find it here: https://brianondrako.com/blog/the-long-lost-friend/ ........ Thank you for listening! If you wanted to learn more about the host, Brian Ondrako, check out his “Now” Page - https://www.brianondrako.com/now or Sign up for his Weekly Newsletter and 3x a Week Blog - htt...

Jun 15, 20227 min

#236 Dan Pontefract on How Culture is an Organization's Competitive Strategy

Episode 236 features Dan Pontefract, Founder, and CEO of Pontefract Group, a firm that improves the state of leadership and organizational culture. Find Dan Online: Website: www.danpontefract.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danpontefract/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dan.pontefract Twitter: https://twitter.com/dpontefract YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwmKOY8GHbOC3cRvNg8O0UQ About Dan: Dan is the founder and CEO of Pontefract Group, a firm that improves the state of...

Jun 14, 202257 min

#235 It's Okay To Color Outside The Lines - Brian Ondrako (Solo episode)

In this solo episode, I share an article I wrote titled "Coloring Inside The Lines" and the importance for all of us to leverage the creativity we have inside us and put it out into the world. If you'd like to read the blog article that inspired this episode you can find it here: https://brianondrako.com/blog/coloring-outside-the-lines/ ........ Thank you for listening! If you wanted to learn more about the host, Brian Ondrako, check out his “Now” Page - https://www.brianondrako.com/now or Sign ...

Jun 09, 20228 min

#234 Gaining Perspective Through Divorce - Brian Ondrako (Solo episode)

In this solo episode, I share a blog I wrote about my separation and divorce and the perspective I gained from that experience as well as a few lessons learned in the process. If you'd like to read the blog article that inspired this episode you can find it here: https://brianondrako.com/blog/separation-anxiety/ ........ Thank you for listening! If you wanted to learn more about the host, Brian Ondrako, check out his “Now” Page - https://www.brianondrako.com/now or Sign up for his Weekly Newslet...

Jun 08, 202211 min

#233 Andrew Feinstein on Focusing on Movement, Stillness, and Reflection

Episode 233 features Andrew Feinstein who is a creator and wellness coach helping individuals grow into who they are meant to be. Find Andrew Online: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-feinstein-650/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrewfeinstein_/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@andrewfeinstein_ About Andrew: Andrew is a Creator and Wellness Coach helping individuals grow into who they are meant to be. By reconnecting you to yourself and helping you be your own coach, Andrew bri...

Jun 07, 202259 min

#232 The Importance Of Shooting Your Shot - Brian Ondrako (Solo episode)

In this solo episode, I share my thoughts on the importance of taking chances in order to achieve the happiness that we want even if there is a chance we could fail. If you'd like to read the blog article that inspired this episode you can find it here: https://brianondrako.com/blog/shoot-your-shot/ ........ Thank you for listening! If you wanted to learn more about the host, Brian Ondrako, check out his “Now” Page - https://www.brianondrako.com/now or Sign up for his Weekly Newsletter and 3x a ...

Jun 02, 20227 min

#231 Why Being Weird Is A Good Thing - Brian Ondrako (Solo episode)

In this solo episode, I share a bit about why being weird should be a gift we embrace and want to share with the world. If you'd like to read the blog article that inspired this episode you can find it here: https://brianondrako.com/blog/that-is-weird/ ........ Thank you for listening! If you wanted to learn more about the host, Brian Ondrako, check out his “Now” Page - https://www.brianondrako.com/now or Sign up for his Weekly Newsletter and 3x a Week Blog - https://brianondrako.com/subscribe/ ...

Jun 01, 20229 min

#230 Simon Drew on Mindset, Perspective, and Gratitude

Episode 230 features Simon Drew, an Australian poet, author, musician, photographer, and philosophical mentor Find Simon Online: Website: https://thewalledgarden.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-drew-6b83a5229/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbOxqdt5rY4w3XOUfRoE0Nw Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/simon.j.drew.3 About Simon: Simon Drew is an Australian poet, author, musician, photographer, and philosophical mentor. He has a Bachelor of Music from the Queensland Conse...

May 31, 202259 min

#229 Kate Gilman Williams on How Kids Can Save Animals

Episode 229 features Kate Gilman Williams who is an animal advocate, founder of advocacy organization Kids Can Save Animals, founder of Club 15, a conservation organization that combines advocacy and technology, and author of Let’s Go on Safari! Check out the Kid's Can Save Animals Music Video here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qoSlogWftX4 Find Kate Online: Website: https://kidscansaveanimals.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-gilman-williams/ About Kate: Kate Gilman Williams is ...

May 24, 202231 min

#228 Jessica Norwood on Learning To Love Herself

Episode 228 features Jessica Norwood, Global Sales Content Strategist & Children's Book Author. Find Jessica Online: Website: www.knottygirlpublishing.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicafnorwood/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knottygirlpublishing/ Facebook: hhttps://www.facebook.com/Knottygirlpublishing/ About Jessica: Jessica Norwood works in Digital Sales Effectiveness at Cisco, as the Global Sales Content Strategist for Global Virtual Sales & Engineering. She is a...

May 17, 202247 min

#227 Sean Lake on Leaning on Your Passions and Believing In What You Are Doing

Episode 227 features Sean Lake, Co-Founder of BUBS Naturals Find Sean Online: Website: https://www.bubsnaturals.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-lake-4578596/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bubsnaturals Twitter: https://twitter.com/bubsnaturals YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCExvH37r6Xm9FOOWZIwZcnw Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bubsnaturals About Sean: Sean Lake is a former professional snowboarder who went on to join Burton Snowboards, work as Shaun White’s ...

May 10, 202250 min

#226 Saverio Bianchi on the Importance of Trusting Your Curiosity

Episode 226 features Saverio Bianchi who is the Founder and CEO at Atelier & Avenue Find Saverio Online: Website: www.atelierandavenue.com Personal Website: SaverioBianchi.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saveriobianchi/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saverio.bianchi/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SaverioBianchi About Saverio: 16 years and 50 iconic brands later, Saverio drives eCommerce acceleration faster than ever in Luxury, Fashion & Beauty. With clients in London, Pari...

May 03, 20221 hr

#225 Jimmy Soni on Writing the Origin Story of the Paypal Mafia

Episode 225 features Jimmy Soni, an award-winning author, and his next book, THE FOUNDERS, launched on 2/22/22, which explores the lives and early careers of the founders of PayPal. For this project, he was able to interview over 200 former PayPal employees, including Peter Thiel, Elon Musk, Max Levchin, Reid Hoffman, and many others. Find Jimmy Online: Website: www.jimmysoni.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmysoni/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jimmyasoni Twitter: https://twi...

Apr 26, 20221 hr 6 min
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