Simplify w/ Evan Umberger

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Stories, structures, and steps to improve your leadership, marketing, and growth. I'll help you discover how to streamline your processes, overcome challenges, and cultivate a thriving business environment. This podcast is your go-to resource for transforming chaos into clarity. Tune in and learn to simplify so you can focus on what truly matters: driving results and achieving your goals with the lifestyle you want.

Episodes

Crafting Brand Stories Like Cars 3 w/ Luke Gajary

Evan and Luke discuss the importance of storytelling in marketing, Donald Miller's "StoryBrand Framework", and share the keys to creative longevity and mental health. Connect with Luke Gajary on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/luke-gajary-a5217937/ Top Strategic Frameworks - https://www.evanumberger.com/frameworks #Simplicity #Leadership #Marketing #AutomationMusic from Chillhop Music - ⁠⁠⁠ https://chillhop.ffm.to/creatorcred⁠⁠⁠ --Many businesses struggle with fragmented and inconsistent ...

Mar 07, 2025•36 min•Ep 10•Transcript available on Metacast

How to tell a story for your brand like the movies in 2 minutes / 12-phase storytelling framework

He who tells the best story wins. Storytelling is a crucial skill for marketers, thought leaders, and anyone who wants to connect deeply with their audience. Learn how to use the hero's journey, a powerful 12-phase framework for crafting engaging stories, to enhance both short-form and long-form content, increasing engagement, watch time, and brand loyalty. Comment "story" for storytelling resources Top Strategic Frameworks - https://www.evanumberger.com/frameworks Music from Chillhop Music - ⁠⁠...

Jan 17, 2025•2 min•Ep 9•Transcript available on Metacast

Multiply Your Impact w/ Nick Stromwall

Nick Stromwall's driving motivations are faith, community, and outsized generosity. Listen as he shares strategies for multiplying your impact in business, community, and family life. Nick shares his journey from a college pastor to a real estate entrepreneur, emphasizing the importance of taking risks, investing in oneself, and integrating faith into work. They also talk about the importance of curiosity, setting goals, and reverse engineering your path to success. Tune in for practical tips an...

Dec 19, 2024•31 min•Ep 8•Transcript available on Metacast

Crush your convenience store (shoutout to Mr. Beast)

Did you know that a 1% daily improvement can lead to a 37x improvement by the end of the year? Discover a framework and practical examples to improve your marketing, operations, and leadership in less than 6 minutes. Top Strategic Frameworks - ⁠https://www.evanumberger.com/frameworks⁠ #Simplicity #Leadership #Innovation #MrBeast Music from Chillhop Music - ⁠https://chillhop.ffm.to/creatorcred⁠ -- Many businesses struggle with fragmented and inconsistent marketing efforts due to limited time, res...

Dec 12, 2024•6 min•Ep 7•Transcript available on Metacast

Tiny Tweaks w/ Dr. Rhonda Ellis

In this episode, you'll hear from Rhonda Ellis, DBA, PCC, NBC-HWC, a seasoned leadership and corporate wellbeing coach. Rhonda unpacks impactful 'tiny tweaks' that you can apply in your leadership and personal well-being, the importance of modeling behavior, and discovering the power of asking for opportunities. You'll learn practical stress management tips and the necessity of reflection time to enhance leadership effectiveness. Connect with Rhonda Ellis on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/i...

Dec 05, 2024•29 min•Ep 6•Transcript available on Metacast

The Ripple Effect w/ Jay Truitt - Part 2

Jay Truitt is a real estate leader in Dallas, Texas. Listen as we weave through the ripple effect that impacts your life and that you can have on others around you! Contact Jay - jay@truittinc.com Top Strategic Frameworks - https://www.evanumberger.com/frameworks #Simplicity #Leadership #Innovation Music from Chillhop Music - https://chillhop.ffm.to/creatorcred -- Many businesses struggle with fragmented and inconsistent marketing efforts due to limited time, resources, and expertise. These chal...

Nov 21, 2024•55 min•Ep 5•Transcript available on Metacast

The Ripple Effect w/ Jay Truitt - Part 1

Nov 14, 2024•59 min•Ep 4•Transcript available on Metacast

6 Thinking Hats in 6 Minutes: Better Decision-Making and Collaboration

Dr. Edward de Bono's 6 Thinking Hats method is a revolutionary framework designed to streamline decision-making, spark creativity, and foster effective team collaboration. Through six distinct "hats," each representing a different way of thinking, the Six Thinking Hats method provides a structured approach to problem-solving that can lead to more innovative and productive outcomes. What You’ll Learn: The unique role of each hat—White, Red, Black, Yellow, Green, and Blue—and how it shapes discuss...

Oct 31, 2024•6 min•Ep 3•Transcript available on Metacast

Edward de Bono's 10 Rules of Simplicity in 12 Minutes

It's time that we prioritize simplicity over tradition, habits, and especially "how it's always been done"! This breakdown of Edward de Bono's 10 Rules of Simplicity will help you cut through the clutter to find clarity with actionable steps. What sticks out to you in this list? You need to place a high value on simplicity. You must be determined to seek simplicity. You need to understand the matter very well. You need to design alternatives and possibilities. You need to challenge and discard e...

Oct 24, 2024•13 min•Ep 2•Transcript available on Metacast

Mastering Leadership Through Planning & Creativity: Unlock Your and Your Team's Full Potential

Learn how to create a clear roadmap for your team while staying flexible and innovative in the face of challenges. I share real-life examples from my own leadership experiences, showing how these complementary values can drive growth and success in any organization. Whether you’re leading a small project or a large team, this video will give you actionable insights to enhance your leadership skills. Top Strategic Frameworks - https://www.evanumberger.com/frameworks #Creativity #Leadership #Innov...

Oct 17, 2024•13 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast

Driving results and achieving your goals with the lifestyle you want.

I'm going to break down the complexities of leadership, marketing, and growth in real estate and multiple industries. Join me as I share practical insights, actionable strategies, and inspiring stories from seasoned experts and successful entrepreneurs. I'll help you discover how to streamline your processes, overcome challenges, and cultivate a thriving business environment. This podcast is your go-to resource for transforming chaos into clarity. Tune in and learn to simplify your approach so y...

Oct 16, 2024•44 sec•Transcript available on Metacast