In this episode of the Building Us podcast, co-hosts Erik Garcia, CFP® and Dr. Matt Morris, LPC, LMFT interview Ben Dichiara, Chiropractor and Manager at Allied Chiropractic and Wellness. Ben talks about his business and his knowledge and expertise in Chiropractic. He also discusses how attitude can influence our business and our relationships, and the significance of adjusting your work-life balance.
Episode Highlights:
Erik introduces Ben Dichiara. (00:38)
Ben shares his background and his business. (00:51)
Ben mentions that the DC behind a name means, Doctor of Chiropractic. (2:08)
What kind of attitude adjustment has Ben had to make? (3:51)
Ben talks about the attitude of gratitude. (4:45)
Erik shares that if you approach attitude with a positive perspective, you’re going to set yourself up for greater success. (6:03)
How has Ben found a work-life balance that works for him and his family? (7:49)
Matt thinks that a lot of people are currently adjusting their attitude about how their work-life is considered, and businesses are adjusting their attitudes about how frequently employees are at work. (8:11)
Ben mentions that he learned more about life, accountability, and responsibility in his first job than anything else. (9:38)
Ben shares that one of the great books that has helped to establish their core values, and what they want to be known for in the business world is entitled, Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business by Gino Wickman. (11:32)
Ben mentions that the three core values are service, integrity, and quality. (12:08)
Ben says that there's a difference between starting a business and sustaining a business. (14:37)
Ben mentions that he’s a strong believer in God and the plans that God has for them are better than the plans that they have for themselves. (17:52)
Ben mentions that everything comes with the cost. (20:52)
Ben shares something interesting that happened when he was halfway through in his satellite clinic. (21:30)
Matt mentions that culturally, a lot of men get the message that their value as a person is connected to their work or connected to their income. (23:40)
How does Ben balance his need to earn an income and put money in the bank account for his family, but also that less tangible cost or that less tangible contribution of the investment he’s making for his family? (24:18)
Ben says that when you're talking about the money matter, it's a bottomless pit. (25:23)
What does Ben value? (27:05)
From Erik’s perspective, relationships are important, and at the end of the day take all my money from him, but if he has good close relationships, he’s fulfilled. (27:55)
Matt shares that from afar, it's easy to quantify success as being material goods, but it's much harder to quantify healthiness relationships and the quality of the relationships. (29:42)
Resources Mentioned:
Erik Garcia, CFP®
Dr. Matt Morris, LPC, LMFT
Garcia Financial Group
Matt Morris & Associates
Ben Dichiara
Allied Chiropractic and Wellness
Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business by Gino Wickman
Seven Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey
