Stephanie had an appointment with a health professional that left her amazed. She shares that experience with Albert and what she learned about her diet, body, and overall health. Plus, Steph and Albert dive into the drawbacks of Western nutrition and modern healthcare practices. --- Questions, suggestions, or thoughts? Shoot us an email at info@mission.org Follow Stephanie on TikTok -> @lifeandtimesofstephanie Hit up Albert on Twitter -> @albert4waves Email us -> info@mission.org Work with u...
Feb 25, 2023•24 min•Ep 477•Transcript available on Metacast Our company is in crisis mode. With our largest client pulling all their contracts just a week before the new year, we had to navigate some very rough waters. So what did Steph do? She went on vacation. What did Albert do? He rented a Tesla. Why? Because they both felt that they needed to recharge their batteries (EV pun not intended). By recentering their minds and focusing on experiences outside of work, they were able to ask themselves: Is saving this company worth it? Today, they talk about ...
Feb 23, 2023•16 min•Ep 476•Transcript available on Metacast We lost 70% of our revenue two months ago. We had to cut a third of our full-time staff. Here’s what we are learning the hard way: Diversify your clients as soon as possible. Don’t rely on one company to provide the bulk of your revenue. Diversify the industry you play in. That way if one industry crashes (like tech right now) you are left in a strong position with companies from other industries. Understand the potential downsides of longer contracts - you might not be checking in on client sat...
Feb 22, 2023•14 min•Ep 475•Transcript available on Metacast In December 2022, just three days before Christmas, our biggest client called and terminated all of their contracts. In that 20-minute phone call, we lost 70% of our revenue. Each day, our newsfeeds are plastered with articles about giant tech layoffs, but for every one giant business going through cutbacks, there are hundreds of small businesses facing the ripple effects of these events. So what did we do? How did we bounce back? Truth is… we haven’t. At least not yet. Instead, we are buckling ...
Feb 21, 2023•13 min•Ep 474•Transcript available on Metacast Building off their conversation yesterday, Albert and Stephanie dive into ways that business people can leverage “pattern interrupts” in their sales, marketing, and operations teams. Albert shares the one-sentence email that earned him the most leads and discusses different ways to get people to buy into new ideas. Mentions: Guy Kirkwood Jordan Collard IT Visionaries Episode with Guy and Jordan ”Competitive Strategy” by Michael Porter --- Questions, suggestions, or thoughts? Shoot us an email at...
Feb 17, 2023•23 min•Ep 473•Transcript available on Metacast Novel experiences shape the brain and foster mental agility. At the same time, routines lead to better efficiency and productivity. So how can you balance the “novel and new” with the “old and repeatable?” In this episode, Steph and Albert reveal how they strategically leverage their routines, while also leaving time to engage in spontaneous, high-stress, or challenging ventures. They also address what this means for older and/or retired people who lose their mental acuity as they age. They talk...
Feb 17, 2023•10 min•Ep 472•Transcript available on Metacast Red Bull. Yeti. Patagonia. What do these brands have in common? They are great at the “show don’t tell” approach. They leverage media to tell impactful, interesting, educational stories. And they demonstrate how their products are used in unforgettable ways. But what do you do if your product’s benefits are difficult to demonstrate? How do you create great content for hard-to-sell products? (Spoiler: Don’t buy Super Bowl ads.) In this episode, Stephanie and Albert discuss what to do when your pr...
Feb 15, 2023•27 min•Ep 471•Transcript available on Metacast Do you remember any of the commercials you saw during Super Bowl LVII? Did any of them influence your opinions or buying decisions? Yeah, we didn’t think so. This year, the cost of airing a 30-second commercial during the Big Game was $7 million. But, does it still work? Is it still a worthwhile investment for the businesses that can afford it? Albert and Steph debate this topic and talk about other marketing strategies that they’re bullish on for 2023. --- Questions, suggestions, or thoughts? S...
Feb 14, 2023•14 min•Ep 470•Transcript available on Metacast What can you do to increase your creative thinking and keep your mind sharp? Albert shares biological habits that will help set you up for success, including diet, sleep, and sunlight exposure. He also explains why it’s so important to join communities outside of work and why there’s power in comradery. On the other side of the table, Stephanie shares her take on psychedelics and how they’ve helped her think and process information in new ways. [ATTENTION: Just so we’re clear, Steph and Albert a...
Feb 13, 2023•25 min•Ep 469•Transcript available on Metacast What does it take to stay creative and sharp as an adult? Steph and Albert start part 1 of their discussion about creativity and what they do to think differently. Steph talks about how she looks across industries for lessons she can apply in her life and business. Plus, she and Albert go down an investing and finance rabbit hole. Mentions: Adult Neurogenesis Email us -> info@mission.org Work with us -> https://www.missionsponsors.com/ Follow Stephanie -> https://www.linkedin.com/in/ste...
Feb 10, 2023•20 min•Ep 468•Transcript available on Metacast When NASA looked to measure the creative potential of its engineers, it developed a test to identify creativity and divergent thinking. The results showed that only 2% of those who took the test passed at the creative genius level. This same test was given to a group of 4 and 5-year-olds, and the results were shocking. An astounding 98% of these children were rated creative geniuses. What do young children have that NASA engineers don’t? And what can we learn from existing in a childlike state o...
Feb 09, 2023•23 min•Ep 467•Transcript available on Metacast On January 28, 2023 a high-altitude balloon operated by China entered US airspace in Alaska. Over the next several days, it floated high across the country until it was eventually shot down and recovered by the US military on February 4. There’s been a lot of controversy around this balloon. Who should have done what? And when? On Mission Daily, we aren’t concerned with political discourse. Instead, we wanted to know, why use a balloon in the first place? Email us -> info@mission.org Work wit...
Feb 08, 2023•13 min•Ep 466•Transcript available on Metacast Building off yesterday’s episode, Albert and Steph dive into the lessons their children have taught them about communicating and meeting people where they are. Plus, Albert tells us how he flirts with his wife (it’s a bit unconventional…) Mentions: Human Design Questions, suggestions, or thoughts? Shoot us an email at info@mission.org Follow Stephanie on TikTok -> @lifeandtimesofstephanie Hit up Albert on Twitter -> @albert4waves Email us -> info@mission.org Work with us -> https://www.mis...
Feb 07, 2023•28 min•Ep 465•Transcript available on Metacast It’s very difficult for people to adopt new things. Whether it’s Henry Ford’s Model T, Intuit’s idea of an automated accountant, or the teddy bear - people are skeptical of new inventions. So how do you “bridge” the gap between people’s current thinking and new ideas? Steph and Albert dive in with some fun stories and tips. Mentions: a16z Crossing the Chasm by Geoffrey A. Moore The Bessemer Venture Partners Anti-Portfolio Indesign Canva Tableau Cathie Wood, Ark Invest Questions, suggestions, or ...
Feb 07, 2023•16 min•Ep 464•Transcript available on Metacast Stephanie and Albert dive deep into the tech that rocked the boat in the past year. Steph tells us why the metaverse was overhyped (at least for retail businesses), but why she is still betting on AI. Albert believes knowing how to use AI will become “table stakes” for employment in the future. Bottom Line: If you haven’t at least started experimenting with ChatGPT yet, you are going to get left behind. Questions, suggestions, or thoughts? Shoot us an email at info@mission.org Follow Stephanie o...
Feb 03, 2023•31 min•Ep 463•Transcript available on Metacast Join us as we go down the Mission Daily rabbit hole. Steph and Albert discuss what you can expect to hear on our newly rebooted daily podcast. Plus, they go off on a few other tangents (as one would expect): (5:52) Hear why Albert is more excited about AI in his toilet than he is about ChatGPT (11:24) The five things Steph is interested in exploring in her personal life, including “spiritual woo-woo” (16:54) Learn what “Degrees of Good” are for your business, and why Albert hates them Subscribe ...
Feb 02, 2023•20 min•Ep 462•Transcript available on Metacast Breaking into new markets requires experimentation. But the experiments you run don’t have to break the business. Albert opts for a gentler approach. Today, he shares his two rules for running effective business experiments: Don’t pull me down The impact has to be BIG Plus, Steph tells us why a bias for action can be as simple as being willing to ask for help right away. Subscribe to get notified every time we drop a new episode. And be sure to follow Stephanie on TikTok for fun, thoughtful, and...
Feb 01, 2023•23 min•Ep 461•Transcript available on Metacast Best happy hour deals on margaritas? Friday afternoon. Worst time to get two lawsuits dropped on you? Friday afternoon. Steph and Albert continue the unbelievable story they started yesterday, sharing how they recovered from near bankruptcy in 2020, had a stellar year in 2021, only to have it all come to a head again in 2022. The next stop on the Mission.org rollercoaster: Getting two lawsuits dropped on the company… at the same time… by the same person. Subscribe to get notified every time we d...
Jan 31, 2023•21 min•Ep 460•Transcript available on Metacast Mission Daily is back! So… where did we go? (And why did we leave?) Our Mission Daily reboot kicks off with a recount of everything that’s happened since we went radio silent. Meet Stephanie’s new co-host, hear our story of near-bankruptcy, and get a peek behind the curtain at how personal chaos impacted our business. This is just the beginning of the rollercoaster ride that has been building, destroying, and rebuilding Mission.org. Learn from our mistakes so you don’t make the same ones. Get in...
Jan 30, 2023•23 min•Ep 459•Transcript available on Metacast It's Happy Hour Friday! On today's episode, Chad and Steph dive into the complicated relationship between humans and technology. Plus, they share what they've been reading, researching, and thinking on this week. Mentioned: Up Next in Commerce GPT2 The Shallows: What the Internet Is Doing to Our Brains --- Mission.org is an original content studio and network of podcasts designed to level up your health, wealth, and wisdom. Subscribe to our weekly newsletter for executives and entrepreneurs at M...
Aug 07, 2020•17 min•Ep 458•Transcript available on Metacast Your life is a story and you are the author of that story. How will you go about taking all of the material – your insights, failures, pains, elations – and weave it into a beautiful story? It’s tempting to create a story that others will want to read, but the pursuit of a story that leads to mass adoption and approval often ends in tragedy. The pursuit of a story that is beautiful to you, that you can weave in with the other stories of those you care most deeply about, often leads to redemption...
Aug 06, 2020•8 min•Ep 457•Transcript available on Metacast “A well-reasoned critique is worth its weight in gold.” – Elon Musk Chad and Steph discuss “well-reasoned critiques.” What are they? What are “unreasoned critiques?” How does it feel to receive both of them? They share personal stories about being on the receiving end and giving end of both, plus offer some tips on how to seek well-reasoned critiques and get better at giving them. Mentioned: "How To Think" Article Wherever You Go, There You Are --- Mission.org is an original content studio and n...
Aug 05, 2020•12 min•Ep 456•Transcript available on Metacast The people who are around you right now are there for a reason. Either you’ll recognize this and seek to connect more deeply, or continue keeping connections at the normal, superficial level. In this episode, Steph and Chad share stories about times they connected with people they thought they knew in a whole new way. These spontaneous connection experiences are some of the magic moments that make life wonderful. How do you get around fears of rejection? How do you know when to continue pushing ...
Aug 04, 2020•9 min•Ep 455•Transcript available on Metacast When was the last time you talked with that one friend? The childhood friend you haven’t talked to in twelve years? The friend from high school that you haven’t seen in a decade? Your best friend from college? Your best friend from your last job? There is no better way to close loops in your unconscious and conscious minds than by connecting with people like the ones Chad and Steph talk about today. --- Mission.org is an original content studio and network of podcasts designed to level up your h...
Aug 03, 2020•15 min•Ep 454•Transcript available on Metacast Chad hijacks the mic to give a mini-life update. He and Steph talk about: Why patience leads to an easier now and a brighter future. The importance of pausing and collecting your thoughts before making big decisions. Plus, they discuss the benefits of these new (and old) forms of therapy finally becoming available to the masses. --- Mission.org is an original content studio and network of podcasts designed to level up your health, wealth, and wisdom. Subscribe to our weekly newsletter for execut...
Jul 31, 2020•14 min•Ep 453•Transcript available on Metacast You've probably heard of Area 51, but have you heard of Area 25? Today, Chad and Steph share the history of this lesser-known government facility. Plus, they dive deep into Chad's latest interview with Annie Jacobsen. Mentioned: Annie Jacobsen on Hidden in Plain Sight Space Force on Netflix --- Mission.org is an original content studio and network of podcasts designed to level up your health, wealth, and wisdom. Subscribe to our weekly newsletter for executives and entrepreneurs at Mission.org ....
Jul 30, 2020•12 min•Ep 452•Transcript available on Metacast Chad and Steph talk about: Why (and how) to get out of your bubble. What we can learn from the bubonic plague about kick-starting renaissances. The benefits of journaling every day. Mentions: Technics and Civilization Hidden in Plain Sight --- Mission.org is an original content studio and network of podcasts designed to level up your health, wealth, and wisdom. Subscribe to our weekly newsletter for executives and entrepreneurs at Mission.org . --- Mission.org is a veteran and woman owned media ...
Jul 29, 2020•12 min•Ep 451•Transcript available on Metacast There are old pains that you are carrying within you. Rather than ignore them, explore them. In today's episode, Chad and Steph discuss how to turn those grievances into gratitude. --- Mission.org is an original content studio and network of podcasts designed to level up your health, wealth, and wisdom. Subscribe to our weekly newsletter for executives and entrepreneurs at Mission.org . --- Mission.org is a veteran and woman owned media company that creates original content and marketing campaig...
Jul 28, 2020•9 min•Ep 450•Transcript available on Metacast Are UFOs real? Are they fake? Or are these the wrong questions to ask all together? Today's discussion includes: An honest look at UFOs and their possible existence. The importance of referencing your own direct experience when thinking about odd phenomena. Why you should always be cautious of "propaganda" – even if it incorporates kernels of truth. Mentions: New York Times Article about UFOs Sphere by Micheal Crichton Flying Saucers: A Modern Myth of Things Seen in the Skies by C. G. Jung --- M...
Jul 27, 2020•14 min•Ep 449•Transcript available on Metacast The concept of a 'late bloomer' is an out-dated label and it's time for it to be tossed. Today on Mission Daily: Why there is no 'right' time to bloom The difference between fluid and crystallized intelligence Why the SAT is a terrible metric for true intelligence Plus, a (wannabe) wise old saying about pebbles in your shoes and an introduction to Steph's spirit plant. Mentions: Late Bloomers by Rich Karlgaard --- Mission.org is an original content studio and network of podcasts designed to leve...
Jul 24, 2020•19 min•Ep 448•Transcript available on Metacast 
