LifeBlood

1785: Curated Travel with Mary Blackmon

04 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about curated travel combining self-care and farm-fresh foods and ingredients, the value of reconnecting with yourself and how to...

1784: Book Club featuring George Grombacher

03 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this edition of the Book Club, George G talks about his newest book, Be your Own CFO: A Businesslike Approach to Your Personal Finances.  Stefan i...

1783: Mastering Yourself with Wylie McGraw

02 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about mastering yourself, how stress impacts all of us, becoming your most powerful version, and becoming elite, with Wylie McGra...

1782: Taxes on Rental Income with Brent Nelson

01 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about taxes on rental income when the property is owned by a foreign entity or individual, common and costly mistakes people make...

1781: The Power of Community with Taylor Harrington

31 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about the power of community, the challenges facing solopreneurs working virtually, how to connect with like-minded people for ac...

1780: Learning from Others with Scott Jeffrey Miller

30 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about learning from others, the power and value of mentors, what a mentor does for you, how to find one, and the importance of li...

1779: Short Term Rental Investing with Culin Tate

29 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about short term rental investing, how to make money on Airbnb, how to find financial freedom, being mindful of margins, how to p...

1778: Balancing IQ and EQ with Christian Espinosa

28 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about balancing IQ and EQ, how to remove ego in service of collaboration, how this fits into the world of cybersecurity, the role...

1777: The Power of Why in Weight Loss with David Greenwalt

27 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about the power of why in losing weight, how to lose weight one more time for the last time, the realities of will power, and how...

1776: Freedom through Personal Leadership

27 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In our 1776th episode, George talks about finding freedom through personal leadership, becoming an example for others, and how it’s LFG, not IFG . ...

1775: Electric Buses with Mike Finnern

26 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about electric buses, the future of public transportation, the major challenges of making EVs commercially successful, and what m...

1774: How to Get a Second Opinion with Nancy Papesh

25 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about how to get a second opinion and the value you can receive, how technology has streamlined this process, how to tap into the...

1773: Crypto Regulation with Matthew Leising

24 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about regulating crypto, similarities and differences between crypto and the stock market, the impact of FTX, and how investors c...

1772: Success in Business with Michael Zalle

23 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about success in business, what’s truly required to fund a business, the stumbling blocks that trip up would be entrepreneurs, ...

1771: Streamlining Film Production with Ruslan Khamidullin

22 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about streamlining film production, how to save massive amounts of time and money throughout this process, the main areas where w...

1770: Learn to Listen with Oscar Trimboli

21 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about how to learn to listen and the benefits of getting better, why there’s a lot more to effective listening than simply payi...

1769: DEI Initiatives at Work with Dr. Ella Washington

20 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about DEI initiatives at work, the responsibility each of us has as well as organizations, how to nurture inclusion, and how to g...

1768: How to Plan your Day with Mridu Parikh

19 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about how to plan your day, the three steps for becoming more productive and feeling less guilty and stressed, how to get more do...

1767: Aging in Place with Larry Nisenson

18 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about aging in place, the costs and likelihood of a long term care event, how to prevent, treat and slow the negative effects of ...

1766: Eliminate Distractions to Find Wealth with Candy Valentino

17 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about the need to eliminate distractions to find wealth, how success is available to everyone but hard for people to find, what k...

1765: Expanding Consciousness with Christi Myers

16 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about expanding consciousness, the role psychedelics play in this process, the benefits to ourselves and everyone around us, and ...

1764: Sustainable Beauty Brands with Pinar Akiskalioglu

15 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about building sustainable beauty brands, the tyranny of choice, being mindful about our consumption behaviors, and how to get st...

1763: Blockchain Use Cases with Collin O’Brien

14 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about blockchain use cases, how it will make transactions in web3 seamless, how many blockchains that are currently in existence,...

1762: Finding Community with Mike Thorne

13 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about finding community, addressing past trauma in service of living a more fulfilled life, how to live with more intention, and ...

1761: The Human Side of M&A with Jennifer Fondrevay

12 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about the human side of M&A, why so many deals fail, how to manage expectations, and the necessity of addressing the people s...

1760: Vibroacoustic Therapy with Craig Goldberg

11 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about vibroacoustic therapy, how best to deal with our body’s fight or flight response, how to get emotionally triggered less, ...

1759: Making Progress with Branch Isole

10 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about making progress, how we’re more connected with other people than we think, how best to think about and handle resistance,...

1758: Health is Wealth with Adam Gilbert

09 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about how health is wealth, why so many people feel destined to be overweight, the three steps to sustainable weight loss, and wh...

1757: Deal Flow with Yury Byalik

08 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about how to create and manage deal flow, acquiring online companies, what types of companies are recession proof, and the import...

1756: Making Sales Calls with Jeremy Chen

07 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about making better sales calls, overcoming call reluctance, the reasons some sales people fail, and what to do about it, with Je...

1755: Book Club featuring Jamie Hopkins

06 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this edition of the Book Club, Jamie Hopkins talks about his newest book, Find Your Freedom: Financial Planning for a Life on Purpose. Jamie is the...

1754: Tax Planning with Mark Myers

05 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about tax planning, how to legally pay less money in taxes, how best to work with professional advisors to position yourself for ...

1753: Navigating Family Wealth with Kristin Keffeler

04 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about navigating family wealth, how money is a magnifier of good and bad things, how to address subconscious beliefs about money,...

1752: Buying Jewelry with Kat McCoy

03 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about buying jewelry, how consumer behavior has changed over the years, how to get a good and fair deal, the best way to engage i...

1751: Navigating Life Events with Sara Stanich

02 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about navigating life events, the value of having a third party to bounce ideas off of and recognize opportunities, the problem w...

1750: New Year’s Wishes 2023

01 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that 80% of New Year’s Resolutions are abandoned by February? In this episode, George talks about his wishes for 2023.     Get your ...

1749: Your New Year’s Manifesto

31 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Will 2023 be your year? Start with creating your New Year's Manifesto.    Get your copy of George’s book, Be Your Own CFO: A Businesslike Approach...

1748: Positive Momentum with Lori Michele Leavitt

30 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about how to create positive momentum, what it takes to keep it moving, the characteristics of effective leaders, effective chang...

1747: The Business Case for DEI with Donald Thompson

29 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about the business case for DEI, how to create an authentic and inclusive organization and how to make doing so profitable, why i...

1746: Get Healthy Stay Healthy with Phillip Ethington

28 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about how to get healthy and stay healthy, why so many Americans aren’t getting the proper nutrition and what can be done about...

1745: Fundraising for Nonprofits with Dominic Kalms

27 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about fundraising for nonprofits, implementing a donate now pay later model, the impact this method has on donation amounts, and ...

1744: Having an Awakening with John David Latta

26 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about having an awakening, how to stop being so rigid and rational, being open to new possiblities, and how to get started, with ...

1743: The Value of a Good Family

25 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, George talks about the value of a good family, how to become successful, the impact of broken families and single parent households, ...

1742: Values and Beliefs

24 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, George talks about how values and beliefs make up who you are, how your behaviors are the physical expression of that, and why it’s...

1741: Divorce Proof your Marriage with Mike Bosworth

23 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about how to divorce proof your marriage, how to identify our relationship wounds, how to put narrative around feelings, and how ...

1740: Launching a Brand with Ryan Margolin

22 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about launching a brand, the important variables to consider, the necessity of protecting your IP, how to know if there’s room ...

1739: The Price of Fame with Nick Thompson

21 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about the price of fame, the experience of becoming a reality TV star, dealing with negativity, working to remove stigmas and pro...

1738: Overcoming Limiting Beliefs with Nicole Majik

20 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about overcoming limiting beliefs, where they come from, how to identify them, and how he got started, with Nicole Majik, empower...

1737: Being Prepared with Joe DiSanto

19 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about the value and necessity of being prepared financially, what that means and how to do it, how to make big changes, and how t...

1736: How to Make Changes with Alex Youdim

18 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about how to make big changes in your life, how Alex lost 130 pounds, the shifts he made, the information he consumed, and how he...

1735: Bin Packing with James Malley

17 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about bin packing, how to optimize your packing and shipping processes, understanding your environmental impact and how to reduce...

1731: Goal Tracking with Sherry Fernandez

16 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about the necessity of goal tracking, how to change your life, the role of habits and how to create them, and how to get what you...

1733: Improving Combination Therapy with Navid Alipour

15 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about improving combination therapy, detecting cancer quickly and efficiently, and removing any roadblocks to proactive medical c...

1732: Financial Emergencies with Rachel Schneider

14 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about what companies can do to help their employees handle financial emergencies, the tax implications and process for doing it c...

1731: Becoming a Morning Person with Skye Michiels

13 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about the benefits of becoming a morning person, how to do it, how to become one of you’re not, the essential mindset for succe...

1730: Alternative Investments with Fred Hubler

12 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about alternative investments, how large endowments invest their money, the problem with traditional stock market investing, and ...

1729: Podcast Advertising with Stew Redwine

11 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about podcast advertising, how the industry has grown and evolved, decentralization of media, how to measure success, and short-t...

1728: Industry Disruption with Shea Gerhardt

10 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about disrupting the ear bud industry, the opportunity to reimagine the product for comfort and extended use, and how best to get...

1727: Developing Leaders with Dr. Richard Winters

09 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about developing leaders, the unique challenges facing medical doctors, the importance of being able to understand and speak a co...

1726: Self Realized with Susan Marrufo

08 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about becoming self realized, what to do when you’re doing what you thought you were supposed to but aren’t happy, why we sho...

1725: Design and Innovation with Mauro Porcini

07 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about design and innovation, the role empathy plays in great design, how to make something great that’s useful, profitable and ...

1724: 10X Growth with Brandon Dawson

06 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about 10X Growth, what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur, how to think about time and growth, the role of luck in business...

1723: Finding Fulfillment with Stephen Shedletzky

05 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about finding fulfillment, how it’s an ongoing process, who to identify your strengths, how to put them to work, and how to get...

1722: Steps to Success with Jess Lenouvel

04 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about steps to success, realizing the promise of entrepreneurship, how to work less and earn more money, and how to get started, ...

1771: Book Club featuring Jeremie Kubicek

03 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this edition of the Book Club, Jeremie Kubicek talks about his newest book, The Peace Index Jeremie is the CoFounder of GiANT, an organization unlo...

1720: Mental Toughness with David Levin

02 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about mental toughness, how to overcome overthinking, a simple approach to improving the mental aspect of sports, and how to get ...

1719: Get Healthy Stay Healthy with Jeff Ruby

01 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about to get healthy and stay healthy, a new paradigm of healthcare and treating chronic conditions, taking a holistic approach t...

1718: Give the People What They Want with Erik Jacobson

30 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about how to give the people what they want, how to produce the type of content your customers want, how podcasting fits into cor...

1717: The Rules of Negotiation with Kamal Gupta

29 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about the rules of negotiation, why people fail to get what they want, the proper way to think about and approach it, how to dete...

1716: Being a Good Steward with Brian Seay

28 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about being a good steward of your money, how to give people what they want and expect as a financial advisor, the value of a fid...

1715: Staff Augmentation with Nate Kamp

27 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about staff augmentation, trends in contract versus full time-work, the benefits of each, and how to make contract work successfu...

1714: Data Governance Best Practices with Malcolm Hawker

26 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about data governance best practices, good and proper uses of data versus creepy and abuses, how companies thread the needle and ...

1713: Moral Injury with Dr. Timothy Shaw

25 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about moral injury, what it is, how it’s changed and evolved over time, it’s current state, and what the future holds, with D...

1712: Next Level Gratitude

24 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, George talks about asking and getting more out of yourself and why you ought to do it. Get your copy of his book, Be Your Own CFO:...

1711: How to Increase Capacity with Sarah Olivieri

23 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about how to increase capacity, a framework for helping nonprofits become successful, why systems are better than ideas, and how ...

1710: Increasing Personal Agency with Sheila Akbar

22 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about increasing personal agency, helping kids with test prep, college admissions and career readiness, how to help young people ...

1709: Intentional Living with Brittany Anderson and Bryan Sweet

21 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about intentional living, how to design the life you want and the role money plays, why you need to assess your closest relations...

1708: Holistic Wellness with Andy Tsz Chiu Chan

20 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about holistic wellness, why being healthy is so hard, the importance of taking a personalized approach, and how to get started, ...

1707: Problem Solving Software with Asaf Darash

19 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about creating problem solving software, the challenges of onboarding new customers, how to streamline and automate that process,...

1706: The Future of Fintech with Drew Glover

18 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about the future of fintech investing, what percentage of venture funds are devoted to marketing, what needs companies are workin...

1705: Giving Effective Feedback with Matt Tenney

17 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about giving effective feedback, why little actions make big differences, a four-step process for becoming a more effective super...

1704: Navigating Generational Wealth with Dr. Jamie Weiner

16 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about navigating generational wealth, the unique challenges children of affluent families face, the process for finding agency an...

1703: Maximize your Potential with Colin Hunter

15 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about how to maximize your potential, getting back to our authentic selves, how to help people feel comfortable with that process...

1702: Financial Wellness with Judy Lu

14 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about financial wellness, how to find financial peace of mind in a chaotic world, how to simplify your finances and align them to...

1701: How to Monetize a Podcast with Mike Kadin

13 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about how to monetize a podcast, the number of podcasts that are consistently producing content, the ways in which it’s possibl...

1700: Accepting Personal Responsibility with Andy McDowell

12 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about the necessity of accepting personal responsibility for our lives, a three step framework for getting what you want, and wha...

1699: Small Changes Big Results with Dr. Ron Sinha

11 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about how small changes can lead to big results in your health, taking a more mindful and proactive approach to your health, litt...

1698: How to Get Buy In with Jeffrey Deckman

10 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about how to get buy in from employees, why the majority of people aren’t engaged at work at what to do about it, how to think ...

1697: Reducing Healthcare Costs with Dr. Viral Patel

09 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about reducing healthcare costs, the value of having a doctor in the family and how to recreate that for your employees, educatin...

1696: Should you Franchise with Kim Daly

08 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about whether or not you should start a franchise, how to conduct proper due diligence, how to know if it’s a fit for you, and ...

1695: Blockchain Use Cases with Tara Fung

07 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about practical blockchain use cases, the massive impact this technology can have, how companies can harness it to better serve c...

1694: Values Driven Advice with Santiago Burridge

06 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about values based advice, why the traditional model of financial planning is flawed, how and why to focus on a planning process ...

1693: Book Club featuring Steve Lopez

05 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this edition of the Book Club, Steve Lopez talks about his newest book Independence Day: What I Learned About Retirement from Some Who’ve Done It...

1692: How is Crypto Taxed with Micah Fraim

04 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about the importance of knowing how crypto is taxed, why it’s prudent to report all your income, the danger of unforeseen tax l...

1691: How to Get Your First Job with Beth Hendler-Grunt

03 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about how to get your first job, giving college-aged kids the tools they need to find internships and careers, and how to help yo...

1690: How to Become an Expat with Mikkel Thorup

02 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about how to become an expat, recent trends of Americans exploring this process, how to know if it’s a fit for you, and what it...

1689: Personal Responsibility with Jamie Lerner

01 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about embracing personal responsibility for everything in your life, why you need to constantly ask yourself what you want, how t...

1688: Return to the Source with Julia Gordon Bramer

31 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about how to return to the source, what that means and how to do it, how energy never dies, how humans can only create life from ...

1685: Gender Communication Differences with Dr. Stephen Furlich

30 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about gender communication differences, how the biological differences between men and women impact communication, and knowing ca...

1686: Startup Studio Model with Heather Hartnett

29 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about the startup studio model for growing businesses, how to prioritize resources, embracing the human condition, and what makes...