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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

#404 Nick Gray on Hosting Your First Cocktail Party

Episode 404 features Nick Gray, Author of "The 2-Hour Cocktail Party" Check out some great resources from Nick: How to Introduce Two People via Email: Sample Scripts 9 Career Day Speech and Presentation Ideas Party Times: Start, End, & Best Times Icebreaker Name Tags: Examples and How to Do It RIGHT How to Host an Event: Parties & Networking Where to Throw a Party? Ideas and Venues for 2023 Icebreaker Activities for Your Next Event Nick Gray's Personal Website Friendship Recession Websit...

Feb 06, 202445 min

#403 Jason Feifer on How To Get Comfortable With Change

Episode 403 features Jason Feifer, Editor-in-Chief of Entrepreneur Magazine and author of "Build For Tomorrow" Sign up for Jason's newsletter: https://jasonfeifer.com/newsletter Find Jason Online: Website: https://jasonfeifer.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonfeifer/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heyfeifer Twitter: https://twitter.com/heyfeifer Help Wanted Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/help-wanted/id1456031960 <><><><><><>&...

Jan 30, 202435 min

#402 Todd Henry on How To Start Making Brave Decisions

Episode 402 features Todd Henry who is positioning himself as an “arms dealer for the creative revolution”. Todd teaches leaders and organizations how to establish practices that lead to everyday brilliance. He is the author of seven books (The Accidental Creative, Die Empty, Louder Than Words, Herding Tigers, The Motivation Code, Daily Creative) which have been translated into more than a dozen languages, and he speaks and consults across dozens of industries on creativity, leadership, and pass...

Jan 23, 202434 min

#401 Ryan Duey on the Power of Cold Plunges

Episode 399 features Ryan Duey, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Plunge. Find Ryan Online: Website: https://plunge.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-duey/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryanaduey YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thejourneywithryandueypodc6016?feature=shared <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> Connect with the host, Brian Ondrako Website: https://brianondrako.com/ Youtube...

Jan 16, 202448 min

#400 The 50/50 Challenge

In this solo episode, I share some thoughts on the 50/50 challenge I am doing every day this entire year (50 pushups & 50 air squats) and how adding a small repeatable challenge to your day can reap amazing benefits. <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> Connect with the host, Brian Ondrako Website: https://brianondrako.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@brianondrako Twitter: https://twitte...

Jan 11, 202413 min

#399 Grant Baldwin on Building Your Speaking Business

Episode 399 features Grant Baldwin, Founder & CEO of The Speaker Lab. Find Grant Online: Website: https://www.thespeakerlab.com Personal Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/grant-baldwin Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thespeakerlab Twitter: https://twitter.com/thespeakerlab <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> Connect with the host, Brian Ondrako Website: https://brianondrako.com...

Jan 09, 202448 min

#398 What Is Your "Misogi" For The Year?

In this solo episode, I shared my thoughts on the concept of the Misogi and how we should think about creating challenges for ourselves to push outside our comfort zone. <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> Connect with the host, Brian Ondrako Website: https://brianondrako.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@brianondrako Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianondrako Instagram: https://www.instagram...

Jan 04, 202413 min

#397 Corey Haines on How To Bootstrap Your Idea To Get Started

Episode 397 features Corey Haines, Founder of Conversion Factory and Swipe Files. Check out a blog article on learning code in 2 weeks we discussed: https://www.corey.co/blog/code Find Corey Online: Website: https://corey.co Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/corey-haines Instagram: instagram.com/coreyhaines Twitter: https://x.com/coreyhainesco <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> Connect with ...

Jan 02, 202449 min

#396 It's Much Simpler To Start Than You Think

In today's solo episode, we explore how starting can be daunting, but breaking things down into the smallest viable steps makes it much easier to complete and move forward. <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> Connect with the host, Brian Ondrako Website: https://brianondrako.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@brianondrako Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianondrako Instagram: https://www.instag...

Dec 28, 202312 min

#395 Bryce Conway on How To Book High-End Travel for a Fraction of the Cost

Episode 395 features Bryce Conway, the Founder of 10xtravel.com and Creator of Takeoff: How to Travel the World for Next to Nothing and How to Fix Your Credit: Do it Once. Do it Right. Get on with Your Life. Find Bryce Online: Website: https://10xTravel.com Podcast: https://10xTravel.com/podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/10xTravelBlog/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/10xTravel <><><><><><><><><><><><><>&lt...

Dec 26, 202351 min

#394 Go Into The New Year "Light"

On this week's solo episode, I wanted to share some thoughts around going into the new year "light" and this concept was ignited from a recent video Jesse Itzler did when he was sharing his strategy around planning his year with his Big A## Calendar (https://jesseitzler.com/products/calendar-2024) <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> Connect with the host, Brian Ondrako Website: https://brianondra...

Dec 21, 202317 min

#393 David Perell on The Power Of Writing Online

Episode 393 features David Perell, a writer, teacher, and podcaster. He believes writing online is one of the biggest opportunities in the world today. For the first time in human history, everybody can freely share their ideas with a global audience. David seeks to help as many people publish their writing online as possible. Find David Online: Website: https://perell.com/ Write of Passage: https://writeofpassage.school/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/david_perell YouTube: https://www.youtube.com...

Dec 19, 202356 min

#392 Output Goals vs. Outcome Goals

In this week's solo episode, I dive into the importance of using Output goals versus Outcome goals and how this might be a better approach as you start. <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> Connect with the host, Brian Ondrako Website: https://brianondrako.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@brianondrako Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianondrako Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brianondrako...

Dec 14, 20238 min

#391 Josh Spector on Simplifying Your Steps To Start Creating Online

Episode 391 features Josh Spector, Writer of the For The Interested newsletter, Host of the I Want To Know podcast, and consultant. Also, check out from Josh: His newsletter: ForTheInterested.com/subscribe His podcast/YouTube channel: Joshspector.com/podcast His Skill Sessions: Joshspector.com/podcast Find Josh Online: Website: https://JoshSpector.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thatjoshspector/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jspector YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JoshSpectorVideos ...

Dec 12, 202359 min

#390 The More We Fail, The More We Succeed

In this week's solo episode, I share a paradoxical thought about failing and how that can be applied to any endeavor that we try to tackle. <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> Connect with the host, Brian Ondrako Website: https://brianondrako.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@brianondrako Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianondrako Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brianondrako/ Linkedin: h...

Dec 07, 202310 min

#389 Taylor Sanford on Building the Premier Roundnet Product

Episode 389 features Taylor Sanford, the Co-Founder of Premier Spike, the highest-quality Roundnet equipment on the market, and the only legitimate competitor to Spikeball. Find Taylor Online: Website: https://www.PremierSpike.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-sanford/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/premier.spike/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PremierSpike TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/premierspike <><><><><><><><><>...

Dec 05, 202338 min

#388 Experience Over Ego

In this short solo episode, I share some of the lessons I've learned in rehabbing back from surgery and how we need to use our experience to make better decisions when our ego wants to get in the way. <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> Connect with the host, Brian Ondrako Website: https://brianondrako.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@brianondrako Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianondrako I...

Nov 30, 202311 min

#387 Phil Catudal on How To Get Started Getting Fit & Healthy

Episode 387 features Phil Catudal, a renowned Celebrity Trainer with a fitness philosophy centered on accountability, education, and dedication. His empowering approach guides clients to unlock their strengths and achieve optimal health and fitness goals. Through tailored programs and expert nutritional advice, Phil helps individuals create sustainable and enjoyable lifestyles. Check out his new App for Fitness Beginners - s1healthandwellness.com Find Phil Online: Website: https://trainedbyphil....

Nov 28, 202351 min

#386 6 Years of Podcasting, 1 Simple Big Lesson Learned

On today's solo episode, I shared a big lesson I've learned in 6 years of podcasting that applies to all walks of life, not just podcasting. <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> Connect with the host, Brian Ondrako Website: https://brianondrako.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@brianondrako Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianondrako Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brianondrako/ Linkedin: ...

Nov 23, 202314 min

#385 Farzad Rashidi on The Importance of SEO and Backlinks For Content Marketing

Episode 385 features Farzad Rashidi, the co-founder of Respona, the link-building outreach platform that helps businesses increase their organic traffic from Google. He previously ran the marketing efforts at Visme, where he helped the company gain over 20 million active users and pass 3.5M monthly organic traffic. Find Farzad Online: Website: https://respona.com <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><&g...

Nov 21, 202346 min

#384 3 Keys to Unlocking Your Tribe

On today's solo episode I share 3 keys we need to consider when thinking about our relationships and the people that we want to spend the most time with. <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> Connect with the host, Brian Ondrako Website: https://brianondrako.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@brianondrako Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianondrako Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brianondrak...

Nov 16, 202313 min

#383 Anne-Laure Le Cunff on How To Use Growth Loops To Accelerate Your Idea

Episode 383 features Anne-Laure Le Cunff, a neuroscientist, writer, and entrepreneur. She founded Ness Labs, a learning community for knowledge workers. Her weekly newsletter, where she writes about mental health, workplace wellbeing, and lifelong learning, has more than 80,000 subscribers and you can subscribe here - https://newsletter.nesslabs.com/ Find Anne-Laure Online: Website: https://nesslabs.com/ Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/alecunff Instagram: https://instagram.com/neuranne Twitter...

Nov 14, 202341 min

#382 Four Powerful Life Lessons A Half-Marathon Taught Me

In today's solo episode, I share four powerful life lessons that I learned from completing my first half-marathon this past weekend in the City of Oaks event in Raleigh, North Carolina. <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> Connect with the host, Brian Ondrako Website: https://brianondrako.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@brianondrako Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianondrako Instagram: https...

Nov 09, 202311 min

#381 Kasey Jones on How To Unlock Inner Wisdom and Build Unshakeable Confidence

Episode 381 features Kasey Jones, a Growth Coach and consultant to 100s of Entrepreneurs and Startups. Find Kasey Online: Website: https://abetterjones.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abetterjones/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ABetterJones ============================= Connect with the host, Brian Ondrako: ============================= Website: https://brianondrako.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@brianondrako Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianondrako Instagram: https://www.inst...

Nov 07, 202357 min

#380 The First Step To Starting Is Preparation

In today's solo episode, I share my thoughts on the importance of preparation with our bigger life events and ideas and liken it to preparing for a race. If we don't prepare, our chances of success go down drastically where we almost never get to the starting line. <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> Connect with the host, Brian Ondrako Website: https://brianondrako.com/ Youtube: https://www.yout...

Nov 02, 202318 min

#379 Stan Phelps on Why There Is Never A Right Time To Start

Episode 379 features Stan Phelps, a TEDx speaker, Forbes contributor, IBM futurist, and Certified Speaking Professional that focuses on the future of customer experience and employee engagement. Find Stan Online: Website: https://stanphelps.com Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/stanphelps Twitter: https://twitter.com/StanPhelpsPG ============================= Connect with the host, Brian Ondrako: ============================= Website: https://brianondrako.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@b...

Oct 31, 202353 min

#378 Take 5-Minutes To Find Your Inner Peace

In this week's solo episode, I share some thoughts on the importance of stepping away from the noise of daily life and finding time to sit with our thoughts and explore what they mean. Connect with the host, Brian Ondrako: Website: https://brianondrako.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@brianondrako Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianondrako Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brianondrako/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianondrako/ Newsletter/Blog: https://brianondrako.com/subscrib...

Oct 26, 202312 min

#377 Nick Courtright On How To Become An Author

Episode 377 features Nick Courtright, the Founder and CEO of Atmosphere Press, a hybrid publishing company that puts the author experience first. Find Nick Online: Websites: https://atmospherepress.com/ https://atmosphereauthors.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-courtright-40ab1034/ ============================= Connect with the host, Brian Ondrako: Website: https://brianondrako.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@brianondrako Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianondrako Instagram:...

Oct 24, 202343 min

#376 If You're Having a Hard Time Saying "No" This One Is For You

For the longest time, I've been a people pleaser and had a very hard time saying "No" to any request because it made me feel accepted and wanted, something I didn't feel often as a kid. In this episode, I discuss defining your value set and your life vision so that you can start to know what you truly want and need. Connect with the host, Brian Ondrako: Website: https://brianondrako.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@brianondrako Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianondrako Instagram: https://w...

Oct 19, 202316 min

#375 Clint Davis On Navigating The Founder Life During Difficult Times

Episode 375 features Clint Davis, Co-Founder, and CEO of Capsll App. Clint makes a return visit to the Podcast to share about the ups and downs of the Founder journey of the past 18 months and how he's evolved himself and his company. Find Clint Online: Website: https://www.capsll.app/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clintldavis/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/capsll.app/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxHW3v_y_auxcjmui_dXK5g Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/capsllapp ==...

Oct 17, 202358 min
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