Make MORE money in LESS time, and get off the treadmill with Chuck Blakeman who bootstrapped thirteen businesses in ten industries on four continents, and now advises others from his decades of “misses” and “makes”. What if you built a business that that supported your desire to live your version of a significant life, without being a hostage to that business? You might never want to sell it. These podcasts are focused on helping us all find freedom IN our business, not from it. We’ll also w ...
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Make MORE money in LESS time, and get off the treadmill with Chuck Blakeman who bootstrapped thirteen businesses in ten industries on four continents, and now advises others from his decades of “misses” and “makes”. What if you built a business that that supported your desire to live your version of a significant life, without being a hostage to that business? You might never want to sell it. These podcasts are focused on helping us all find freedom IN our business, not from it. We’ll also w ...
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Do you find yourself frequently stressed out? Or maybe you aren’t sure of your true identity? No matter how hard you try, there just seems to be a giant void in your life? Welcome to the YOU MATTER To Christ podcast, where we talk to current and former athletes, business professionals, and everyday people just like you. We ask them questions like, when did you hit the buzz saw moment in life, when did God undeniably show up in your life, and why do you pray? The YOU MATTER To Christ podcast ...
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Episode #17: The Seven Stages of Business Ownership Part II: The Big Mindset Shift
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Last episode, we discussed the first four stages of the Seven Stages of Business Ownership and the treadmill effect that traps many entrepreneurs. Today, we’re exploring Stages Four through Seven, which give you real freedom IN your business, not from it. Will also reveal why almost all business owners get stuck in Stage Four and won't take the sma…
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Episode #17: The Seven Stages of Business Ownership Part II: The Big Mindset Shift
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Last episode, we discussed the first four stages of the Seven Stages of Business Ownership and the treadmill effect that traps many entrepreneurs. Today, we’re exploring Stages Four through Seven, which give you real freedom IN your business, not from it. Will also reveal why almost all business owners get stuck in Stage Four and won't take the sma…
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Episode #15: The Seven Stages of Business Ownership Part I: Why ‘The American Dream’ is a Nightmare
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On average, business owners work 55 hours per week, take very few vacations and do business while there. Most of us are working relentlessly, always hoping that we'll some how get to a new level next year and begin to reap some personal rewards from our business. But we don't even know what "level" we're on, let alone what it would take to get to t…
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Episode #15: The Seven Stages of Business Ownership Part I- Why ‘The American Dream’ is a Nightmare
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On average, business owners work 55 hours per week, take very few vacations and do business while there. Most of us are working relentlessly, always hoping that we'll some how get to a new level next year and begin to reap some personal rewards from our business. But we don't even know what "level" we're on, let alone what it would take to get to t…
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Episode #10: The Way Off The Business Treadmill with Scott Graves
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In this episode of the Get Off The Treadmill podcast, host Chuck Blakeman sits down with Scott Graves, co-founder and CEO of Alignment Financial Advisors, to dive deep into Chapter 3 of Chuck’s acclaimed book, Making Money Is Killing Your Business. This chapter, "The Way Off the Business Treadmill," offers a transformative blueprint for shifting fr…
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Episode #10: The Way Off The Business Treadmill with Scott Graves
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In this episode of the Get Off The Treadmill podcast, host Chuck Blakeman sits down with Scott Graves, co-founder and CEO of Alignment Financial Advisors, to dive deep into Chapter 3 of Chuck’s acclaimed book, Making Money Is Killing Your Business. This chapter, "The Way Off the Business Treadmill," offers a transformative blueprint for shifting fr…
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Episode #9: The Only Reason Your Business Will Fail, and How to Avoid That Fate
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The SBA tells us 50% of businesses fail in five years, but my experience is only about 1% (or less) actually fail due to outside circumstances. The other 49% experience something that was entirely avoidable. If you ask small business owners why they might go out of business, they will tell you they need a loan, or the market is just collapsing, the…
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Episode #9: The Only Reason Your Business Will Fail, and How to Avoid That Fate
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The SBA tells us 50% of businesses fail in five years, but my experience is only about 1% (or less) actually fail due to outside circumstances. The other 49% experience something that was entirely avoidable. If you ask small business owners why they might go out of business, they will tell you they need a loan, or the market is just collapsing, the…
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Episode #8: The 3C's (Connections, Conversations, Clients) with Liz Daeninck
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Today’s guest is Liz Daeninck, founder of Valentis Wellness, which focuses on creating customized nutrition plans tailored to individual health challenges and life circumstances. Liz's expertise lies in understanding the body's responses to movement and diet, particularly for those dealing with obesity, diabetes, high cholesterol, irritable bowel s…
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Episode #8: The 3C's (Connections, Conversations, Clients) with Liz Daeninck
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Today’s guest is Liz Daeninck, founder of Valentis Wellness, which focuses on creating customized nutrition plans tailored to individual health challenges and life circumstances. Liz's expertise lies in understanding the body's responses to movement and diet, particularly for those dealing with obesity, diabetes, high cholesterol, irritable bowel s…
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Episode #7: Dual Tracking - How Every Business Grows Up - No Exceptions
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Instead of separating the "strategic" and the "tactical", or the "long-term" vs. the "short-term", we need to see how to use every activity in our business to do both, and the better we get at this, the faster our business will grow up and make money when we're not there. This podcast gives multiple examples of business owners who weren't dual trac…
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Episode #7: Dual Tracking - How Every Business Grows Up - No Exceptions
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Instead of separating the "strategic" and the "tactical", or the "long-term" vs. the "short-term", we need to see how to use every activity in our business to do both, and the better we get at this, the faster our business will grow up and make money when we're not there. This podcast gives multiple examples of business owners who weren't dual trac…
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Episode #6: Business Maturity Date with Jeff Krommendyk
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Jeff's journey is a compelling one. After a decade in the insurance industry with Century Insurance, he followed his passion by purchasing an independent insurance agency in Littleton, Colorado, creating Security-First Insurance. Jeff’s story is a testament to the highs and lows of entrepreneurship—the thrilling startup phase, the grueling early ye…
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Episode #5: Forget Being Rich – Become Wealthy Instead, And In Months, Not Years
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Being wealthy or rich are vastly different things. Many, if not most people who are rich live in unimaginable poverty when it comes to free time. We pursue money because we think it will give us freedom, but freedom in our business is not a function of how much money the business is making. In this podcast we will talk about the difference between …
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Episode #4: The Power of Intentions, Part 1 with Ben Kimball
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In this episode of the “Get Off The Treadmill” podcast, Chuck Blakeman interviews Ben Kimball, co-owner of Kimball Productions, focusing on the shift from a "random hope" strategy to a deliberate, intention-driven approach in business. Key points discussed include: Initial Challenges: Kimball describes his early business strategy, which relied on h…
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Episode #3: The Tyranny of the Urgent – Are You Experiencing Groundhog Year All Over Again?
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There are Two Opposing Forces in Life and in Business we are faced with every morning before we even get out of bed; the Tyranny of the Urgent and the Priority of the Important. The Tyranny of the Urgent is like a three-year old, relentlessly pulling on us, demanding our attention, yelling at us to find clients, make the chairs, pay bills, hire peo…
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Episode #6: Business Maturity Date with Jeff Krommendyk
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Jeff's journey is a compelling one. After a decade in the insurance industry with Century Insurance, he followed his passion by purchasing an independent insurance agency in Littleton, Colorado, creating Security-First Insurance. Jeff’s story is a testament to the highs and lows of entrepreneurship—the thrilling startup phase, the grueling early ye…
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Episode #2: 7 Stages of Business Ownership with Clayton Achen
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In the latest episode of the "Get Off The Treadmill" podcast, host Chuck Blakeman chats with Clayton Achen, founder of Achen Henderson, a cutting-edge virtual CPA firm. Clayton, a passionate advocate for small businesses, shares his unique journey from a sales career to becoming a significant force in accounting, focusing on tax, cloud accounting, …
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Episode #5: Forget Being Rich – Become Wealthy Instead, And In Months, Not Years
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Being wealthy or rich are vastly different things. Many, if not most people who are rich live in unimaginable poverty when it comes to free time. We pursue money because we think it will give us freedom, but freedom in our business is not a function of how much money the business is making. In this podcast we will talk about the difference between …
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Episode #4: The Power of Intentions, Part 1 with Ben Kimball
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In this episode of the “Get Off The Treadmill” podcast, Chuck Blakeman interviews Ben Kimball, co-owner of Kimball Productions, focusing on the shift from a "random hope" strategy to a deliberate, intention-driven approach in business. Key points discussed include: Initial Challenges: Kimball describes his early business strategy, which relied on h…
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Episode #3: The Tyranny of the Urgent – Are You Experiencing Groundhog Year All Over Again?
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There are Two Opposing Forces in Life and in Business we are faced with every morning before we even get out of bed; the Tyranny of the Urgent and the Priority of the Important. The Tyranny of the Urgent is like a three-year old, relentlessly pulling on us, demanding our attention, yelling at us to find clients, make the chairs, pay bills, hire peo…
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Episode #2: 7 Stages of Business Ownership with Clayton Achen
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In the latest episode of the "Get Off The Treadmill" podcast, host Chuck Blakeman chats with Clayton Achen, founder of Achen Henderson, a cutting-edge virtual CPA firm. Clayton, a passionate advocate for small businesses, shares his unique journey from a sales career to becoming a significant force in accounting, focusing on tax, cloud accounting, …
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Episode #1: Three Big Ideas For Small Business Owners
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Do you want freedom IN your business, not from it? We can get there using three Big Ideas for small business owners: The Four Building Blocks – the four essentials for getting started, and keeping it all going. Small Business Marketing and Sales – the radical difference between what giant corporations and guru books tell us to do, and what actually…
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Episode #1: Three Big Ideas For Small Business Owners
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Do you want freedom IN your business, not from it? We can get there using three Big Ideas for small business owners: The Four Building Blocks – the four essentials for getting started, and keeping it all going. Small Business Marketing and Sales – the radical difference between what giant corporations and guru books tell us to do, and what actually…
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The Seven Stages of Business Ownership Part I: Why ‘The American Dream’ is a Nightmare
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On average, business owners work 55 hours per week, take very few vacations and do business while there. Most of us are working relentleslly, always hoping that we'll some how get to a new level next year and begin to reap some personal rewards from our business. But we don't even know what "level" we're on, let alone what it would take to get to t…
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Forget Being Rich – Become Wealthy Instead, And In Months, Not Years
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Being wealthy or rich are vastly different things. Many, if not most people who are rich live in unimaginable poverty when it comes to free time. We pursue money because we think it will give us freedom, but freedom in our business is not a function of how much money the business is making. In this podcast we will talk about the difference between …
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The Tyranny of the Urgent – Are You Experiencing Groundhog Year All Over Again?
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There are Two Opposing Forces in Life and in Business we are faced with every morning before we even get out of bed; the Tyranny of the Urgent and the Priority of the Important. The Tryanny of the Urgent is like a three-year old, relentlessly pulling on us, demanding our attention, yelling at us to find clients, make the chairs, pay bills, hirie pe…
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From Dope Dealer To Hope Dealer With Richard Kaufman
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Christ embraces all, even those who have committed the gravest of sins – as long as they are genuinely interested in converting and changing. Richard Kaufman is a great example of this, and he is here to share his inspiring journey of transformation from being a dope dealer to hope dealer. Joining Chad Burmeister, he looks back on how alcoholism an…
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The Surrendered Life: Living In Fulfillment With Christ With Pastor Tim Fus
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What does it really mean to live a surrendered life? In this conversation, Pastor Tim Fus shares his inspiring journey of faith and surrender to God's plan. It's a great reminder of the power of prayer and how important it is to be open to God's guidance in our lives. Discover how faith, prayer, and openness can lead to powerful moments of transfor…
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Guided By Faith: A Chaplain’s Journey Through Faith And Sports With Brad Kenney
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There are moments in our lives where we feel God’s profound presence leading us to where He meant for us to go. For Brad Kenney, that moment took him to where he is now, serving others by serving the Lord as a Chaplain. He is the Founder/Executive Director of the Soccer Chaplains United and Lead Volunteer Chaplain for the Colorado Rapids of Major L…
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Faith, Money, And Purpose: Falling Off Mountaintops And Up Again With Kris Miller
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We all have our own mountaintops to reach. Before getting there, we have to climb and fall a few times. Some even reach the top only to fall back down again. This is Kris Miller’s story, whose ups and downs in life revealed to her what matters most: giving glory to God. In this episode, she joins Chad Burmeister to tell us the story of how she reac…
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Intimacy With God: Fostering A Relationship With The Lord With Pastor Barbara Brehon
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Like plants, we spiritually grow in stages. And once we accept Christ inside us, our spiritual growth begins to move. Pastor Barbara Brehon is gracing us with her presence; she is the author of the books Blooming for Christ, Beyond Discipleship to Relationship, and Reach Me with Smiles. Today, she will deliver us the value of developing an intimacy…
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Stabbed, Saved, And Forgiven: The Power Of Faith In One’s Life Journey With Kamalie Matthews
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Through adversity and doubt, the whispers of faith are the echoes of God's plan, reminding us that we're never truly alone on our journey. In this episode, former professional athlete Kamalie Matthews shares his story: a man who has walked through the darkest valleys and emerged with an unshakable faith. From growing up in a rough neighborhood to r…
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Walking With Faith: The Soccer World, A Prayer, And The Christian’s Journey With Kotaro Umeda
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Many people seek to pleasure themselves with drugs or alcohol to distract themselves whenever they deal with darkness. But when you call for God during dark times, he will bring you the light to help you on your path. In this episode, Kotaro Umeda, a professional soccer player, shares his path as an athlete walking with faith to overcome the trials…
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Bars To Bricks: Christ Walks With Sinners And Transforms Them With Dr. Kevin LaBelle
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When you get the chance to read the Bible, you will find that Jesus walks with sinners. If you have seen a picture of Jesus carrying a lamb on His shoulders, that’s the sickly lamb who went astray from the rest of the flock. Dr. Kevin LaBelle knows this only too well. He, too, had been led astray in his life, and faith in God is what eventually sav…
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A Quest To Reunite 100,000 Fathers With Their Children With Garry Junkuhn
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Every father's love is a beacon of hope, capable of reuniting hearts, restoring bonds, and transforming lives. In this heartfelt episode, we sit down with Gary Junkuhn, the extraordinary founder of 100k Fathers. Gary shares his mission to reunite fathers with their children after divorce, and the incredible emotional connection he creates through h…
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From Setbacks To Slingshots: Unleashing Your Next Play Mentality With Ana Miroslavic
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Your setbacks are not roadblocks but the slingshots that propel you toward your true potential. In this episode, we sit down with the remarkable Ana Miroslavic, former player and coach of competitive water polo. Today, she shares how her resilience journey and its transformative setbacks led her to develop the “Next Play Mentality.” As Ana opens up…
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Yashua, Salvation, And Everlasting Peace With Joseph Kimbrough
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The teachings of Yashua center around salvation and the promise of everlasting peace for those who repent and believe in HIM. Today, Joseph Kimbrough, the CEO of Apex Real Estate Investments, illustrates the value of Christ’s teaching and faith in salvation to find everlasting peace. It is through faith and repentance that we will find reconciliati…
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A Story That Will Heal Your Soul, With Hayward Miller, One Of The "20 Beautiful Men"
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The pain from the past will shackles us from finding true healing. It will continue to hold you down unless you break its chain and begin your journey to healing. In this episode, Hayward Miller Jr., co-author of 20 Beautiful Men, passionately shares the transformative power of grace, forgiveness, and prayer to heal your soul. Our grace will unburd…
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The Power Of Prayer And Faith With Kayla Bradham
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Life deals us with various hardships that really put our faith to the test. But what is the essence of faith? For Kayla Bradham, it is trusting God when you don’t like what God does. In this episode, she sits down with Chad Burmeister to share her faith journey, emphasizing the power of prayer through life’s toughest moments. Kayla is a strategic a…
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Living Through The "Buzz Saw" Moments Of Life With Wells Thompson
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The older we get, the harder life gets. Whether you’re a pro athlete or just a regular Joe trying to get by, life challenges with always find their way to you. But it’s not just the challenges that do that. Jesus also pursues you relentlessly. He shows up powerfully when we are not at our best, when all the odds seem stacked against us. Pro athlete…
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Running Towards The Love Of God: The Quest For Identity And Purpose With Tate Kelly
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Many of us have built our identity on one thing that defines us. But what happens if that core identity gets challenged? When that happened to Tate Kelly, his intuition told him to run towards the love of God. Tate has always been an athlete. But when he suffered a major injury, he found himself in a deep personal crisis. He found himself questioni…
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Beyond Boundaries: Balancing Spiritual Growth And Success In The Modern World With Stephen D'Angelo And Father Arnold Rosney
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In this modern world, spiritual growth and material success can often be seen as at odds with each other. But if there is one thing you’ll discover in today’s conversation, it would be the value of looking beyond the boundaries and finding the intersection of spirituality and business. In this episode, Chad Burmeister sits down with two special gue…
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Drop the Rock of Stress with Scott Anderson
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This episode of the YOU MATTER To Christ Podcast (formerly Living A Better Story) features Scott Anderson, Founder and CEO of Doubledare Executive Coaching and Consulting. He focuses on helping business leaders avoid burnout and reclaim their energy for fulfillment at work and in life. He talks about the inevitability of having negative thoughts an…
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It's Your Time to Get to Know God with Mary Anne Jacobs
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This episode of the YOU MATTER To Christ Podcast features Mary Anne Jacobs, CEO of Girl Scouts of Gateway Council. She provides deep insight on having faith during our toughest times and learning to look back at what God has provided. Mary Anne shares about losing her son because of their babysitter's actions and praying all throughout that tremulo…
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All You Have To Do Is Ask with Bikram Mishra
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This episode of the YOU MATTER To Christ Podcast features Bikram Mishra, CEO of Evolution Laboratories LLC. He shares how he was pulled into a string of scenarios that ended with him getting sentenced the maximum penalty, a consequence that didn't actually match the situation. Bikram shares how this whole story progressed, from serving 12 years to …
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Your Perspective Helps You Control Your Life with Amir Reiter
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This episode of the YOU MATTER To Christ Podcast features Amir Reiter, CEO of CloudTask. He talks about setting up expectations for relationships and how challenges in many of those areas in life can help us grow. He shares that many of the prominent people that we look up to have suffered in some way and this inspired growth in them. These moments…
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Moments of Realization with Paul Michalski
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This episode of the YOU MATTER To Christ Podcast features Paul Michalski, Founder of Integrous LLC. Sometimes, it takes a massive sledgehammer to wake you up to even the smallest realizations. Paul shares the story of when he realized that his marriage was in a downward spiral. He tells of the profound experiences God showed him to get through this…
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Work Is an Opportunity to Connect and Show Love with Dan Bruder
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This episode of the YOU MATTER To Christ Podcast features Dan Bruder, Founder of Blendification and author of The Blendification System. Dan shares the concept that we need to look at how to blend work and life instead of just focusing on work-life balance. He shares about his early childhood environment and how it influenced his story. He also tal…
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Using Difficult Experiences to be a Blessing to Others with Juanita Headley
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This episode of the YOU MATTER To Christ Podcast features Juanita Headley, Founder and CEO of Changing Cases. She is an international speaker on human trafficking and a pro bono lawyer focusing on cases around immigration and false incarceration. Juanita shares about the impactful moments throughout her life that brought her to prison ministry, bec…
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