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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

#374 Finding Clarity When You Get Stuck

In today's solo episode, I share a simple practice I did to help me find clarity in the problem I was trying to solve after I became distracted by having too many balls in the air. 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/subscribe ==...

Oct 12, 20239 min

#373 Hale Dwoskin on How To Alleviate Suffering

Episode 373 features Hale Dwoskin who has dedicated more than four decades to teaching and sharing the Sedona Method, which helps people alleviate their suffering, actualize their goals, and discover the Truth of who they are. Find Hale Online: Website: https://www.sedona.com/GetStarted Podcast: www.Sedona.com/LettingGo YouTube: www.Youtube.com/user/TheSedonaMethod Facebook: www.Facebook.com/TheSedonaMethod ============================= Connect with the host, Brian Ondrako: Website: https://bria...

Oct 10, 202348 min

#372 Use The F.O.C.U.S. Map To Guide Your Next Idea

In today's solo episode, I share my FOCUS Map and how it can be useful to help you start mapping out your idea and the steps to follow. FOCUS stands for: Find Your Idea Own The Decision Confront The Fear Uncover The First Step Survey The Results ============================= 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...

Oct 05, 202311 min

#371 Stephen Shedletzky on the Journey To Writing A Book

Episode 371 features Stephen Shedletzky — or “Shed” to his friends — who helps leaders make it safe and worth it for people to speak up. We discuss his new book, "Speak Up Culture" and the process he took to write the entire book. Find Shed Online: Website: shedinspires.com Linkedin: http://linkedin.com/in/stephenshedletzky/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shedinspires/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/shedinspires YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@StephenShedletzkyInspires/ TikTok: https://www...

Oct 03, 202353 min

#370 Is Negative Self-Talk Holding You Back?

In today's solo episode I share some thoughts on my recent bout with negative self-talk and how we can be kinder to ourselves. 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/subscribe ============================= This episode is brought to...

Sep 28, 202311 min

#369 Nir Eyal on How To Manage Distractions And Build Routines To Become Highly Productive

Episode 369 welcomes back Nir Eyal, who writes, consults, and teaches about the intersection of psychology, technology, and business. Find Nir Online: Link to the book, it’s: http://geni.us/indistractable Indistractable bonus content is here: http://www.nirandfar.com/indistractable/ Indistractable summary article: https://www.nirandfar.com/skill-of-the-future/ Timeboxing article: https://www.nirandfar.com/timeboxing/ Values article: https://www.nirandfar.com/common-values/ Fomo article: https://...

Sep 26, 202354 min

#368 Building "Rest Time" Into Your Day

On today's solo episode I share the importance of giving yourself rest and how we can be kinder to ourselves when it comes to taking breaks. 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/subscribe ============================= This episode...

Sep 21, 202310 min

#367 Rusty Shelton on Building an Authority Advantage With Your Personal Brand

Episode 367 features Rusty Shelton, Founder & Chairman of Zilker Media, Senior Marketing Strategist at Forbes Books, and an active speaker to audiences around the world. Find Rusty Online: Website: https://rustyshelton.com/ New Book, "The Authority Advantage": https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BRT8GCVG Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rustyrshelton/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rustyrshelton/ ============================= Connect with the host, Brian Ondrako: Website: https://brianond...

Sep 19, 202344 min

#366 What's Your "4-minute mile"?

On today's solo episode I share my thoughts around our "imaginary blockades" and how we can try to overcome them to achieve the results we want. ============================= 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://brian...

Sep 14, 20237 min

#365 Star Hansen On How To Declutter Your Life

Episode 365 features Star Hansen, Clutter Whisperer, and Certified Professional Organizer. If you're looking to start decluttering your life, Star recommends starting here: https://starhansen.com/podcast/ Find Star Online: Website: https://starhansen.com/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@starhansen Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/star.hansen/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/starhansen YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/starhansen Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StarHansen/ ====================...

Sep 12, 202336 min

#364 The Eisenhower Matrix and How It Can Help You Prioritize

In this episode, I shared some deeper thoughts around the Eisenhower Matrix, highlighted in this past week's Sunday Starter Newsletter, and how it can help you make better decisions each and every day in order to get the most important items completed. I'd love to hear your feedback and if you accepted the challenge! Hit me up on social or send me a note through my contact form on my website. Here is the link to the full Sunday Starter Newsletter so you can see some of the visuals - https://bria...

Sep 07, 202311 min

#363 Sophia Tostenson on Getting Started On Your Fitness & Nutrition Journey

Episode 363 features Sophia Tostenson, CEO and Founder of Fit By Science Coaching. Find Sophia Online: Website: fitbysciencecoaching.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/SophiaTostenson TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@SophiaTostenson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SophiaTostenson ============================= Connect with the host, Brian Ondrako: Website: https://brianondrako.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@brianondrako Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianondrako Instagram: https://www....

Sep 05, 20231 hr 2 min

#362 How To Get Started With Podcasting (and Almost Anything!) (Repost from 2021)

Given that 6 years ago this month I finalized what would become the Just Get Started Podcast , I wanted to repost this special episode where my best friend took the mic and asked me some questions about my journey. I hope you enjoy it! ........ (From Nov 2021) On this special One Mic Session, my best friend, and host of the Pursuit of Happiness Podcast , Ryan McGuire takes over hosting duties and turns the questions back on me. Given this is the 4-year anniversary of the Just Get Started Podcast...

Aug 31, 20231 hr 7 min

#361 Katie Bramlett on Changing How and Why We Exercise

Episode 361 features the Co-Founder of WeShape, Katie Bramlett. Find Katie Online: Website: https://www.weshape.com/ Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQdbL2gyfyrKLWgv3cTdTeQ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-bramlett-b5664a123 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weshape.wellness/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZjFDJI4B4l16uujibduMFA/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WeShape/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@weshape ============================= Connect with the h...

Aug 29, 202347 min

#360 The 6 Stages Of Stuck and How You Can Get Unstuck

In this solo episode, I share some thoughts on getting stuck on how we can dig ourselves out of it. The 6 Stages Of "Stuck" are: No Purpose No Confidence No Time No Money No Knowledge No Support ============================= 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.c...

Aug 24, 202318 min

#359 Dr. Karlie Causey on Building a Postpartum Activewear Brand

Episode 359 features Dr. Karlie Causey, Founder of the Postpartum activewear brand Jen&Keri Find Karlie Online: Website: https://jenandkeri.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenandkeri/ Jen&Keri Tiktok: @jenandkeri Personal Tiktok: @drkarlie ============================= Connect with the host, Brian Ondrako: ============================= Website: https://brianondrako.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@brianondrako Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianondrako Instagram: https://w...

Aug 22, 202338 min

#358 Is Your Community Supportive?

In today's solo episode, we discuss the importance of finding the right community and the questions we can ask to make sure we are supported in the right way. ============================= 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/ Substack: https:...

Aug 17, 202314 min

#357 Robin Taub on How To Teach Your Kids About Money

Episode 357 features Robin Taub, a Professional Speaker and Bestselling Author of "The Wisest Investment" Find out more about Robin's Book, "The Wisest Investment" - https://www.thewisestinvestment.com/justgetstarted Find Robin Online: Website: https://robintaub.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robintaub/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robin.taub/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/robintaub Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RobinTaubFinancialConsulting?ref=aymt_homepage_panel =...

Aug 15, 202343 min

#356 Getting Started With Online Dating in 2023

In this special episode, I welcome in my friend Ryan McGuire, Host of the Pursuit of Happiness Podcast to co-pilot this episode along with our friends, Jackie Sanders and Jourie Palumbo. We cover a wide range of topics around getting started with Online Dating like: Mindset Pros and Cons of good profiles Tips to Set Up your profile Matches and 1st messages 1st dates Learn more about the panel: Jackie Sanders - https://www.jaclynsanders.com/ Jourie Palumbo - https://www.instagram.com/jouriep/ Rya...

Aug 10, 20231 hr 20 min

#355 Randy Ginsburg on Building A Business While Working Your 9 to 5

Episode 355 features a returning guest, Randy Ginsburg, Founder of Third Wall Creative, a content marketing and copywriting agency for B2B tech companies and VC firms. Find Randy Online: Third Wall: thirdwallcreative.com Website: https://www.randymginsburg.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ginsburgrandy Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/randy-ginsburg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/randy_ginsburg Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ginsburgrandy ============================= Connect...

Aug 08, 202343 min

#354 Joe Pulizzi on How To Become A Content Entrepreneur

Episode 354 features Joe Pulizzi, founder of multiple startups including content creator education site, The Tilt, the content entrepreneur event Creator Economy Expo (CEX), and is the bestselling author of seven books including Content Inc. and Epic Content Marketing, which was named a “Must-Read Business Book” by Fortune Magazine. Find Joe Online: Website: https://www.joepulizzi.com/ The Tilt: https://www.thetilt.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joepulizzi/ Twitter: https://twitter.c...

Aug 01, 202351 min

#353 Dawn Dahlby on How To Live Wellthy

Episode 353 features Dawn Dahlby a certified financial planner, wealth wellness expert, and author of the book Live WELLthy: Own Your Worth, Grow Your Wealth (Greenleaf Book Group, April 11, 2023). Find Dawn Online: Website: https://dawndahlby.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dawn-dahlby/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawndahlby/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/dawndahlby Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dawndahlby ============================= Find Brian: =======================...

Jul 25, 202349 min

#352 RJ Singh on Creating Ultrahabits To Optimize Our Lives

Episode 352 features RJ Singh, Host of the Ultrahabits Podcast. Find RJ Online: Ultrahabits Podcast: www.ultrahabits.co Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rj-singh/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ultra.habits/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ultrahabits/ ******** Say hello to Brian: Website: https://brianondrako.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@brianondrako Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianondrako Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brianondrako/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedi...

Jul 18, 202355 min

#351 Dale Walls on How To Become a High Performing Leader For Your Business

Episode 351 features the Founder of Lions Guide, Dale Walls. Find Dale Online: Website: www.lionsguide.com Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lions-guide-podcast/id1569364934 Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/lionsguide Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lionsguide Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/lionsguidecommunity YouTube: www.facebook.com/groups/lionsguidecommunity ******** Say hello to Brian: Website: https://brianondrako.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@brianondrako Twitter: ...

Jul 11, 202347 min

#350 Larry Hagner on Getting An Edge In Parenting & Marriage

Episode 350 features Larry Hagner, the Founder of The Dad Edge Podcast & Alliance. Find Larry Online: Website: https://thedadedge.com/ Podcast: https://thedadedge.com/podcast/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/larry-hagner-a82b8715 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedadedge Twitter: https://twitter.com/thedadedge YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyS9kQOWK-BOF2N2A3Sn8ag Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larry.hagner.3 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thedadedge =============...

Jul 04, 202345 min

#349 Marsha Stone On Building A Foundation From Addiction To Recovery

Episode 349 features Marsha Stone, the CEO and Founder of Foundation Stone, a network of boutique-focused programs for individuals and their families struggling with mental health, substance use disorder, and co-occurring disorders across the U.S. Find Marsha Online: Website: https://marshastone.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marshastoneatx/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marsha.stone_atx/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marsha.stone.16 ============================= Find Bria...

Jun 27, 202344 min

#348 Laura Gassner Otting on Living In WonderHell

Episode 348 features Laura Gassner Otting, an Author, Catalyst, and Coach and through Limitless Possibility, Laura collaborates with change agents, entrepreneurs, investors, leaders, and donors to push past the doubt and indecision that consign great ideas to limbo. Her new book, "WonderHell: Why Success Doesn't Feel Like It Should...And What To Do About It" is out now - https://www.wonderhellbook.com/ Find Laura Online: Website: http://lauragassnerotting.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/...

Jun 20, 202341 min

#347 Kevin Kelly on Excellent Advice For Living

Episode 347 features Kevin Kelly, a well-known American writer, technologist, and futurist. His new book, "Excellent Advice For Living" - https://www.amazon.com/Excellent-Advice-Living-Wisdom-Earlier/dp/0593654528 Find Kevin Online: Website: https://kk.org/ About Kevin: Kevin Kelly is Senior Maverick at Wired magazine. He co-founded Wired in 1993 and served as its Executive Editor for its first seven years. He is also the founding editor and co-publisher of the popular Cool Tools website, which ...

Jun 13, 202355 min

#346 Derek Sivers on Doubting Everything and Adopt What Works For You

Episode 346 features Derek Sivers, an entrepreneur, author, writer, thinker, and father. Find Derek Online: Website: https://sive/rs I love meeting new people, and I reply to every email, so say hello . About Derek: I’ve been a musician , circus performer , entrepreneur , and TED speaker . I’m a slow thinker , explorer , social introvert , and I love a different point of view . California native, I now live in New Zealand. ============================= Find Brian: ============================= W...

Jun 06, 202353 min

#345 Seth Godin on The Song of Significance and It's Impact On Teams

Episode 345 welcomes back Seth Godin for his 2nd appearance. Seth is launching his new book, The Song of Significance: A New Manifesto For Teams ABOUT THE SONG OF SIGNIFICANCE: An urgent manifesto for teams and leaders facing unprecedented challenges, from the bestselling author of Linchpin and Tribes What if we could create the best job someone ever had? What if we had that job? The workplace has undergone a massive shift. Remote work and economic instability have depressed innovation and left ...

May 30, 202333 min
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