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Unpolished MBAEpisode 155 - What It Really Takes to Scale Your Business w/Andy GoldstromIn this episode, Andy Goldstrom of Midcourse Advisors joined us. He has a remarkable track record of building and exiting two Inc. 5,000 companies to Fortune 50 buyers.Andy shares the powerful difference between mere growth and true scaling.In this episode, you will learn:What Andy’s first two fast-growth companies were and how they disrupted their industries.The first cracks Andy typically sees in a company trying to scale too fastWhy focus is the absolute key to scaling, and how a lack of it causes business owners to spend money on fragmented marketing or ad...
2025-11-2322 min
Strong Single and HumanEP 167 - Andy Goldstrom - Parenting with Purpose: Andy's Journey to Empower FamiliesThis week's guest was a successful business entrepreneur who grew up with divorced parents whose styles were very different, leading to confusion regarding his adolescent needs for support, security, and safety. And then a few years ago, he struggled with his daughter as she faced anxiety and depression as a teenager.
Both experiences were challenging and heart-wrenching. He wondered what his parents or he could have done differently. In hindsight, after much learning and reflection, he realized a lot could have been done to make these far more positive experiences.
As a result, he has...
2024-08-2659 min
The Hard Way With Joe De SenaParenting Tips for the Digital Age | Parenting Coach Andy GoldstromThis episode follows the transformation of successful entrepreneur Andy Goldstrom from a results-driven corporate executive to a compassionate parenting coach. Faced with his own daughter's mental health struggles, Andy realized the tough love approach that worked in business failed his family. Through difficult lessons and parent coaching certification, Andy learned to see issues through his child's eyes. Now he shares these hard-won insights to help others strengthen bonds with kids facing unprecedented challenges. Tune in as Andy discusses his pivotal journey with Spartan Race founder Joe De Sena. Hear real-world strategies for setting boundaries, building tr...
2024-03-0525 min
Winning ParentingEpisode 16: How to Successfully Parent Neurodiverse Children with Katherine McCordToday, we speak about Neurodiversity.
Katherine McCord is an expert in this field. She is a physically and mentally neurodiverse herself and have built her career on inclusive innovate in People Operations and HR Tech.
To find out more about Katherine, her podcast, book and service offerings, go to Titan Management or Katherine McCord.
If you liked this episode, please share a positive review on your podcast app.
And if you'd like to connect with Andy about the podcast or...
2023-12-1834 min
Finding You: with Dr. Brad ReedyAn Interview with Parent Coach Andy Goldstrom - Ep 573Dr. Brad Reedy welcomes Parent Coach Andy Goldstrom to the podcast. From a career in business, to a journey supporting a child struggling with mental health issues, Andy brings his passion for helping parents find the tools and empowerment they are looking for while navigating a family's journey towards mental health. Go to www.parentsjourneycoaching.net for more on his work and www.oplm.com and www.skysthelimitfund.org for more information on donations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-12-1240 min
Conversations with Rich BennettFrom Boardroom to Family Room: Andy Goldstrom's JourneyIn this episode "From Boardroom to Family Room: Andy Goldstrom's Journey," sponsored by Maryland Pro Wash, listeners will discover the transformative story of Andy Goldstrom. Once a driven entrepreneur in the high-stakes world of commercial real estate and a national recycling company, Andy's life took an unexpected turn when he confronted his daughter's mental health challenges. His personal odyssey through her struggles with depression and anxiety led him to a profound epiphany about the importance of focused and empathetic parenting. Andy shares his insights on the evolution of wilderness therapy, the impact of technology on family dynamics, and the...
2023-11-271h 01Winning ParentingEpisode 14: How To Go Into Business With Your Kids And Teach Them Life Lessons with Eric Wohlwend and his 13 year old son EthanIn this fascinating episode, we speak with Eric Wohlwend and his son Ethan.
Together, with wife and Mom Lisa and older brother Deven, they have a $30 million family real estate business.
We speak with Eric about how to empower your children. Ethan speaks beautifully about his embracing opportunities and challenges, even at a young age.
They run their business, but also present, consult and have books to offer.
You can find out more about them at www.clearskytrainer.com.
2023-11-2049 minWinning ParentingEpisode 10: Parenting an Autistic Child with Sasha Rogers and David FalcoIn this inspiring episode, we speak with Sasha Rogers and David Falco. They are parents to Zaymund a 3 year old who autistic and non-verbal. They share with us their journey and how they are addressing the opportunities and challenges head on. They also have an online business called Inner Anthem Academy, which provides wellness, fitness and resilience coaching.
Sasha can be reached on Instagram at sacha_fitcounselor, on Youtube at sacharogers_lpc. They also have a new podcast called Mobb Mentality that is worth checking out.
As always, if you enjoyed this podcast, please post...
2023-09-2546 min
Every Other WeekendThe Parent Trap with Guest Andy GoldstromAnd we don't mean the delightful Disney movie here. We're talking about some very real challenges that parents may be struggling with, especially if their kids are dealing with mental health issues. It can feel very scary and isolating. It can be hard to find resources, so we're going to help you with that. On this episode, we talk with certified parent coach Andy Goldstrom, discussing everything from the stigma that prevents us from talking honestly and openly about mental health to techniques for coparenting more effectively, whether you are still married to that coparent or not. Andy provides...
2023-09-2051 min
Unlock Your Child's Full Potential#28: Nurturing with Boundaries: Setting and Maintaining Healthy Limits for Your Child with Andy GoldstromSend us a textSetting and maintaining healthy boundaries with your child is an act of love and care. It provides them with the structure they need to thrive and develop into confident, responsible, and empathetic individuals. Knowing the rules and consequences helps them feel safe and understand the world around them. They learn that their actions have consequences and that they are responsible for their choices.Children who grow up respecting boundaries are more likely to develop empathy, communication skills, and the ability to negotiate and compromise.While it may s...
2023-09-1334 minWinning ParentingEpisode 9: Don't Judge a Book By It's Cover - Steve Wilson's Bi-Polar JourneyIn this enlightening episode, we talk with author Steve Wilson. Steve has endured a childhood where he encountered sexual abuse and adulthood with bi-polar disorder. He shares his story, what it took to overcome his challenges, what he and his parents may have done differently and what he recommends for parents now.
For those who haven't experienced these challenges, you don't and can't ever know exactly what it's like, but Steve gives you a good idea how it impacted him and can impact others.
It certainly gives us more...
2023-09-1141 min
Threads of EnlightenmentMy interview with Andy GoldstromI interviewed Andy Goldstrom. As the founder of Parents Journey Coaching, Andy is a coach who helps parents better navigate the challenges of raising children today. As a prior business owner, he can help listeners best understand how to determine and achieve their personal, professional, and financial priorities. At the same time, he can help listeners with suggested parenting approaches.
I strongly encourage everyone to follow him and be transformed by his insights.
Everyone has a story, and this is his story.
Below are the sites that house his work....
2023-09-0855 minWinning ParentingEpisode 8: The Parent Toolbox with Angie WeberIn this amazing episode, we speak with Angie Weber.
She is mom of twins, wife, podcast host, coach and creator of The Parent Toolbox.
For those interested in her programs, go to www.theparenttoolbox.info.
If you liked this episode, please provide a positive review.
If you are interested in connecting with Andy about this podcast or his parent coaching services, go to www.parentsjourneycoaching.net.
2023-08-2834 minWinning ParentingEpisode 7: Manifesting the Law of Attraction with Zehra MahoonIn this amazing episode, we speak with Zehra Mahoon.
She is a master mindset and law of attraction coach and manifesting expert.
Her coaching programs and books help individuals become more positive in their outlook and unlock value in their relationships with their children and others.
For those interested in her programs, go to www.zmahoon.com.
If you liked this episode, please provide a positive review.
If you are interested in connecting with Andy about this podcast or his parent coaching services, go to www.parentsjourneycoaching.net.
2023-08-1438 min
Great Dad Talks49. Parenting Models with Andy GoldstromListen now in this episode of Great Dad Talks as we dive into an insightful conversation with parenting coach, Andy Goldstrom. As a dad himself, Andy understands the challenges and rewards of being a father and is passionate about helping dads become effective parents and partners. Hear his personal experiences and anecdotes that shed light on the power of parent coaching and its impact on families.Take the first step towards effective parenting today by visiting Andy's website: parentsjourneycoaching.netVisit these links and embark on the path to becoming the best parent you can be:
2023-08-0246 minWinning ParentingEpisode 6: Why our Mental Health System is Broken with Clint CallahanIn this episode, I welcome Clint Callahan, social worker and therapist.
Clint was born premature and was bullied in his childhood. He personally saw how parents struggle understanding what their children are going through. As an adult, he has seen how the mental health care system often fails our parents and kids.
In this engaging discussion, we hear about Clint's struggles, how he turned a tough childhood into a meaningful life and how his new program Small Changes, Big Impact, can help parents.
You can find Clint at https://www.smallchangesbigimpact.com/
2023-07-3146 min
Canyouth's Exploration (CanX)How to parent in and throughout your child's adversities: Dr. White talks with Andy GoldstromAndy Goldstrom, an Inc. 500 Business Entrepreneur Turned Parent Coach, is my guest on Canyouth’s Exploration
As the founder of Parents Journey Coaching, he is a coach who helps parents better navigate the challenges of raising children today. As a prior business owner, he can help listeners best understand how to determine and achieve their personal, professional, and financial priorities. At the same time, he can also help listeners with suggested parenting approaches.
My guest’s links:
https://www.parentsjourneycoaching.net/
https://www.facebook.com/andy.goldstrom.3
https://www.linkedi...
2023-07-1059 minWinning ParentingEpisode 3: Parenting Approaches for Children Battling AddictionIn this educational and inspiring episode, we connect with York Ast. He is a coach who has strong experience with addiction based on his own parenting journey and his subsequent study.
Tune in to find out:
Why do some children fall into the traps of addiction?
What do parents often try to do that doesn’t often help?
What are some more effective approaches for parents that may help their loved ones choose a healthier lifestyle?
What is relapse and how does it impact families?
How can relapse be viewed as a...
2023-07-0345 minWinning ParentingEpisode 2: Why Children StruggleIn this second full episode, we talk about why children struggle. It compliments the first episode, which was about why parents struggle.
Lori, Andy's wife, interviews Andy, who shares some strong insights, tactics and examples to help educate parents and inspire action.
To help reach more parents, please review the podcast and forward to anyone who may benefit from the content.
To contact Andy for suggestions about the podcast or to reach out to find out more about his parent coaching services, go to www.p...
2023-06-2613 min
Wilderness Therapy & Residential Treatment Center JourneyNew Podcast Announcement - Winning ParentingThis podcast episode is an announcement for a new podcast, called Winning Parenting. It is focused on all aspects of parenting and leverages the training and experience I have as a parent coach. It provides insights and approaches for parenting beyond children in programs.
To have a listen, click on this link (for Apple Podcasts) - Winning Parenting Podcast.
For more information about Andy's Parent Coaching Business - Parents Journey Coaching
For more information about Sky's The Limit Fund - SLTF
2023-06-1903 minWinning ParentingEpisode 1: Why Parents StruggleIn this first full episode, we discuss why parents struggle. Parenting has always been challenging, but today's dynamics make it that much harder.
Lori, Andy's wife, interviews Andy, who shares some strong insights, tactics and examples to help educate parents and inspire action.
To help reach more parents, please review the podcast and forward to anyone who may benefit from the content.
To contact Andy for suggestions about the podcast or to reach out to find out more about his parent coaching services, go...
2023-06-1931 min
Winning ParentingTrailer - Introduction to the PodcastI am so excited to be launching a new podcast for parents. It is called Winning Parents.
As a parent coach, I see how parents and kids struggle. And, I am proud to help parents regain their confidence and joy. But, it's a one on one engagement, which reaches a limited number of parents.
To provide more information and resources to a broader audience, I am pleased to host this podcast.
So, have a listen and let's grow and win at parenting together.
If there's something you wish me to cover...
2023-06-1303 min
Entrepreneurs on FireMastering the 4 Strategic Shifts to Sustain and Grow Your Business in Today's Challenging Economy with Andy Goldstrom: An EOFire Classic from 2020From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2020. Our interviews on Entrepreneurs On Fire are meant to be evergreen, and we do our best to confirm that all offers and URL's in these archive episodes are still relevant. Andy Goldstrom is 2X Inc. 500 Business Owner, consultant, author, and professor who helps entrepreneurs achieve similar success in both good and challenging economies. Top 3 Value Bombs: 1. If you can identify a set of changing needs in today’s market and execute, you can grow your business against the toughest of odds. ...
2023-04-2926 min
Mind Your Mind SpeaksEp 23 - Interview With Andy GoldstromIn this episode, you will hear a conversation between Cobb Collaborative Executive Director, Irene Barton, and Andy Goldstrom. Andy is the founder of Parents Journey Coaching.
Please visit our website for show notes including links: cobbcollaborative.org/podcast
2022-05-2628 min
Wilderness Therapy & Residential Treatment Center JourneySpecial Episode: Our Treatment Programs Need Your Help!In this special episode, Andy Goldstrom shares that our treatment programs are being threatened by celebrities, lobbyists and older recipients of treatment. As a result, for those who care about our kids and their parents, we need to act. Write an email imploring these governmental leaders to help our programs, not further restrict them or take them down. If they do, this will be a real tragedy.Email addresses are:Utah State Senator Michael McKell – mmckell@le.utah.govOR State Senator Sara Gelser Blouin – sen.saragelser@orgeonlegislature.govCA Congressman Ro Khan...
2022-05-2211 minWilderness Therapy & Residential Treatment Center JourneySeason 3/Episode 16: Trails Carolina - An impactful discussion with Jeremy Whitworth, Co-Executive Director of Wilderness Therapy Program Trails CarolinaToday, we chat with Jeremy Whitworth. Trails Carolina is a very unique program. Based outside of Asheville, NC, this program caters to 10-17 year-olds and supports their families as well. It has an academic, wilderness and campus focus. In addition, they have completed an objective study with an outside party about the effectiveness of their program. The. results are impressive and also indicative of the success of the programs in general, not just with Trails Carolina. Tune in and enjoy!You can find out more at https://trailscarolina.com/.
2022-03-0938 minWilderness Therapy & Residential Treatment Center JourneySeason 3/Episode 15: Chasing Carson - Dawn McCord and her story and book about her son's battle with addictionIn today's episode, we talk with Dawn McCord, mother of Carson McCord. Carson battled a fierce drug addiction that led him to overdoses, hospital visits, loss of hearing, parental nightmares and finally a trip to wilderness therapy and other forms of treatment. Dawn relives and shares her harrowing true story to help us understand addiction is prevalent, especially with adolescents and there is a community to support parents. She has written a moving book about her experience as well. Order the book here Chasing Carson Book.
2022-02-1135 minWilderness Therapy & Residential Treatment Center JourneySeason 3/Episode 14: Andy Goldstrom interviewed on Skys the Limit Fund Speaker SeriesIn this episode, Andy is interviewed on the topic "How to survive wilderness therapy as a parent?". Check our my coaching site www.parentsjourneycoaching.net for more information. Also, check out www.skysthelimitfund.org for more information on this great non-profit that helps families afford Wilderness Therapy.
2022-01-1139 minWilderness Therapy & Residential Treatment Center JourneySeason 3/Episode 13: Other Parents Like Me - COO Casie Fariello introduces us to a new online communityOn this episode, we speak with Casie about the new virtual community she and her partners have created. It is a virtual membership platform that is building a safe community for parents of children struggling with mental health and substance abuse issues. They offer multiple daily meetings, held on zoom where parents can share their stories with unlimited access as well as guest speakers and an invaluable resource hub.See www.oplm.com for more information.
2022-01-0628 min
Hopestream: Parenting Kids Through Addiction & Mental HealthFor The Dads: Your Presence, Experience, And Actions Matter When Your Child Is Misusing Drugs Or Alcohol, with Andy GoldstromABOUT THE EPISODE:Calling all the dads…this one’s for you. Dads go through their own unique challenges when their son or daughter is struggling with mental health and substance misuse, and I had the chance to talk all about it with experienced dad turned parent coach, Andy Goldstrom. You'll hear how Andy navigated a busy career and his marriage while working to find help and resources for his daughter who was misusing substances. It's a great episode to share with the man in your life who may be feeling unsure and under-supported with...
2022-01-0650 minWilderness Therapy & Residential Treatment Center JourneySeason 3/Episode 12: Substance Use Community Program - with Brittany Garner of The Phoenix.In this episode, we follow up on our discussion about parents and their children who have or are struggling with substance use.Brittany Garner, Program Manager at The Phoenix, joins us to discuss their community programs and how it helps people who chose to live a sober life and support mental, physical and spiritual well being.The topics we discuss include:· Background· Why do you suggest to parents, they aren’t responsible for their children’s addictions?· Why do you call The Phoenix an AND program?· Give us some deta...
2021-11-0433 minWilderness Therapy & Residential Treatment Center JourneySeason 3/Episode 11: Substance Use Help: Elizabeth Fikes from Stonewater RecoveryIn this episode, we interview Elizabeth Fikes, Stonewater Adolescent Recovery Center's Found and Director of Outreach & Communications. They are based in Oxford, MS and serve adolescent boys experiencing substance use issues while also supporting their families.We engage on the following topics:· Background· What makes a program like yours that focuses on substance abuse first unique?· Tell me about your Private School and why you wanted to incorporate it as an offering?· Why do children’s substance use and associated mental health issues continue to grow in our society?· Wha...
2021-10-1429 minWilderness Therapy & Residential Treatment Center JourneySeason 3/Episode 10: Adoption: Managing the mental health of you and your adopted child with Dore FrancesDore Frances is the owner of Horizon Family Solution, https://www.horizonfamilysolutions.com. Horizon Family Solutions is a boutique concierge educational consulting firm that assists learners from middle school grades through young adults with diverse learning goals. She has a specialty in parents of adopted children.Today we talk about:· What is unique about adopted children who may be struggling with mental illness as opposed to other children?· What are the unique challenges that parents face in raising adopted children?· Do you see certain trends/patterns with adopted children from cer...
2021-09-2335 minWilderness Therapy & Residential Treatment Center JourneySeason 3/Episode 9: Joe Feldman on Medical Necessity LettersIn this impactful episode, we once again connect with Joe Feldman.He and some other brilliant colleagues wrote a paper published in the Journal of Psychiatric Practice that provides research about the value of medical necessity letters. You can download the article at the following link - Journal of Psychiatric Practice. You can also email me at andy@parentsjourney.net and I will gladly email it to you.Joe can be reached at joe.insurance.parity@gmail.com.Enjoy!
2021-08-3140 minWilderness Therapy & Residential Treatment Center JourneySeason 3/Episode 8: Wingate Wilderness Therapy with Shayne GallagherIn this episode, we speak with the Founder and Executive Director of a unique program based in Southern Utah.Shayne Gallagher shares with us the following:· Background· Wingate Therapy origins and focus· AWE/Actual Wilderness Experience· Good candidates for the program· Typical day· Trends in the industry· Recommendations for parents who are struggling with their child right now· Contact informationYou can find out more at https://www.wingatewildernesstherapy.com/
2021-08-1234 minWilderness Therapy & Residential Treatment Center JourneySeason 3/Episode 7: Eternal Strength - Atlanta based Therapeutic Youth CenterIn this episode, which was recorded on site at Eternal Strength, I interview the co-founders, Wes Robins and Zac Sweat.They have a market disrupting therapeutic youth center that offers a wide array of holistic therapeutic support. They provide counseling/psychotherapy, therapeutic mentoring/coaching, process therapy groups, psycho educational therapy groups and integrative wellness/fitness/nutrition support.The center includes a multitude of experiential/activity arenas: musical jam area, full recording studio, podcast room, art studio (paints, sketching, graphic design), ceramics studio, rock wall, wim hof station, recreation arena (pool table, dart board), video game a...
2021-07-2940 minWilderness Therapy & Residential Treatment Center JourneySeason 3/Episode 6: Crossroads Discovery with Sheldon NelsonIn this episode, we talk with Sheldon Nelson, President of Crossroads Discovery. It is an AZ based program that helps adolescents through outdoor living skills.Unlike traditional wilderness programs, Crossroads offers shorter length programs that run 6 to 21 days, which have a unique impact, but at a far lower cost.For more information about the program, see www.crossroadsdiscovery.com.
2021-07-1530 min
Pro Business ChannelAndy Goldstrom with Midcourse Advisors on Georgia PodcastAndy Goldstrom with Midcourse Advisors on Georgia Podcast
As Managing Partner at Midcourse Advisors, Andy Goldstrom and his team grow companies profitably and do it fast. Andy is an expert at selling and serving in the real estate industry and is a sought-after business partner and speaker.
Early in his career, Andy started and built a division of a real estate brokerage company that generated 30%+ margins. After that, he took over an existing real estate business and grew the top line from $70M to $100M and profit from $10M to $17M in 3 years. Both businesses were both designated as Inc. 500 c...
2021-07-1229 minWilderness Therapy & Residential Treatment Center JourneySeason 3/Episode 5: Spring Ridge Academy Therapeutic Boarding School with Suzie CourtneyIn this episode, we speak with Suzie Courtney. She is the enthusiastic and articulate Executive Director of a unique program based in AZ for teenage girls.She is also a fan of this podcast, for which I am very grateful.You can find out more about her program at www.springridgeacademy.com.
2021-07-0133 minWilderness Therapy & Residential Treatment Center JourneySeason 3/Episode 4: Discovery Ranch for Girls and Boys and Experiential LearningIn this impactful episode, I am joined by Clinton Dorny, Executive Director, and Shelly Thomas, Admissions Director, from Discovery Ranch for Boys as well as Sarah Yardley, Admissions Director from Discovery Ranch for Girls. They are multi-campus, Utah based, residential treatment centers that serve struggling teens to learn the skills they needed to heal, thrive, and reunite with their families. Their programs focus on experiential learning, including raising calves, equine therapy, sports and theatre activities. To find out more about Discovery Ranch for Boys, go to www.discoveryranch.net. To find out more about Discovery Ranc...
2021-06-1746 minWilderness Therapy & Residential Treatment Center JourneySeason 3/Episode 3: Bump into the World: A Discussion with Andrew Taylor of Purelife AdventureIn this episode, we have a really interesting discussion with Andrew Taylor, the Founder of Purelife Adventure.Based in Costa Rica, Purelife is a young adult adventure therapy program. It uses the outdoors and a success plan to help young adults struggling grow.Pure Life uses a strengths-based, integrated clinical model in which students quickly learn new, healthy coping strategies, behavioral and emotional regulation, leadership skills, and life skills that lead to future success.A truly interesting part of the discussion focuses on helping young people "bump into the world". You can't learn an...
2021-06-0334 minWilderness Therapy & Residential Treatment Center JourneySeason 3/Episode 2: In Balance Academy Therapeutic Boarding School with Patrick BarrassoIn this episode, we talk to Patrick Barrasso, Founder and Executive Director of In Balance Academy Therapeutic Boarding School, in Tucson, AZ. He is a noted psychotherapist with over 25 years of extensive training and experience in adolescent and adult substance abuse and mental health treatment. He is the "heart and soul" of the In Balance programs. His dedication, direction and personal commitment to helping adolescents and their families is demonstrated in all aspects of treatment. His extensive experience makes him a frequent presenter at both local and national conferences. He has presented at the U.S. Journal T...
2021-05-2044 minWilderness Therapy & Residential Treatment Center JourneySeason 3/Episode 1: Residential Treatment for Boys with Raymond Archuleta of Vista MagnaIn today's episode, we are speaking with Raymond Archuleta of Vista Magna, a residential treatment center for boys in Utah. They have a fairly intensive, but well-balanced program, that enables a shorter stay at less overall cost.We speak about his background, his program, his thoughts on the industry and where to contact him.For more information, please see www.vistatc.com.Enjoy!
2021-05-1034 min
Stories from the Field: Mental Health and the OutdoorsAndy Goldstrom: Parent of a Wilderness Therapy Student, Podcaster, Parent CoachAndy Goldstrom is a parent of a former wilderness student. When Andy's daughter began high school she struggled with behavioral issues. Andy and his wife, Lori, tried various ways to help their daughter but to no avail. They learned about wilderness therapy and decided to have their daughter transported to Pacific Quest in Hawaii. Andy shares his family's treatment journey and how their lives changed. Andy is now a parent coach and host of the "Wilderness Therapy and Residential Treatment Journey" podcast.
2021-04-2746 minStories from the Field: Mental Health and the OutdoorsAndy Goldstrom: Parent of a Wilderness Therapy Student, Podcaster, Parent CoachAndy Goldstrom is a parent of a former wilderness student. When Andy's daughter began high school she struggled with behavioral issues. Andy and his wife, Lori, tried various ways to help their daughter but to no avail. They learned about wilderness therapy and decided to have their daughter transported to Pacific Quest in Hawaii. Andy shares his family's treatment journey and how their lives changed. Andy is now a parent coach and host of the "Wilderness Therapy and Residential Treatment Journey" podcast.
2021-04-2746 minWilderness Therapy & Residential Treatment Center JourneySeason 2/Episode 17: Will White and the History of Wilderness TherapyIn this episode, we speak to Will White. Will is an author of the book Stories From the Field: Demystifying Wilderness Therapy. He also hosts a weekly podcast that has the same name as his book. Finally, he is the co-founder of Summit Achievement, a wilderness therapy program located in Maine. He has been a luminary in the industry for 30 years and is very well known for his knowledge and perspective.In this engaging discussion, we talk about:· Background· History of Wilderness Therapy· Industry Growth· Ongoing Controversies· Where the industry is headed and what are some key priorities· Affordability· NATSAP and other industry...
2021-04-2242 minWilderness Therapy & Residential Treatment Center JourneySeason 2/Episode 16: Building Resilience in Our Children: A conversation with Dr. Michele Borba, author of ThriveToday, we dive into parenting and building resilient children. Dr. Borba shares with us the 7 character strengths parents need to develop in their children for them to have the best opportunity to succeed, and more importantly, be happy. Some of the topics we address are:- Concern about raising children in this current generation.- Defining a Thriver and the 7 character strengths.- What parents should know about resilience.- What the one question parents need to know to raise more confident kids.- How parents can help their children cope and feel less anxious.- With the learning environment at sch...
2021-04-0844 minWilderness Therapy & Residential Treatment Center JourneySeason 2/Episode 15: Existential Despair: How Melissa Bernstein from Melissa & Doug overcame her mental health challengesMelissa Bernstein is well-known as a co-founder of Melissa & Doug, the national and innovative toy company.Despite this success, Melissa experienced mental health challenges her entire life. This included Existential Depression or Despair, which is the lack of purpose or meaning in life.It wasn't until recently that Melissa was able to accept her situation and heal. She has created a platform called Lifelines and wishes to share what she has learned that can help parents.To find out more, click on the attached link www.lifelines.com. To see her interview on CBS Sunday Morning, click here https://youtu.be...
2021-03-2544 minWilderness Therapy & Residential Treatment Center JourneySeason 2/Episode 14: Insurance Coverage from a Lawyer's PerspectiveToday, we are going to take another look at the cost of therapeutic services, this time, from a legal perspective.Mark DeBofsky, a principal with DeBofsky, Sherman, Casciari & Reynolds, joins us to inform us on:- Types of situations eligible for coverage and impact of ERISA and parity law- Not taking No for an answer- How to maximize success if denied by your insurance company- External review opportunities- When to seek a lawyer- Latest trendsFor additional information...
2021-03-1139 minWilderness Therapy & Residential Treatment Center JourneySpecial Episode: My reaction to Paris Hilton's recent advocacy for regulations in behavioral therapy programsIn this special episode, we provide listeners with our perspective on Paris Hilton and her recent outspoken activity for further regulations in behavioral therapy programs. As with our recent episode highlighting Kenneth Rosen and his book Troubled, we wanted to provide a more balanced view for parents to understand and consider as they make decisions for themselves and their children. Enjoy!
2021-03-0415 minWilderness Therapy & Residential Treatment Center JourneySeason 2/Episode 13: Allie's Comeback - A story of courage and second chances with Allie Armbruster Bennett and her mom Belinda.This could be one of our most powerful episodes to date. As a young adult, Allie was a drug addict who ended up in jail and was a convicted felon.Yet, she pulled herself up, finished college and just graduated Summa Cum Laude from Georgia State Law School. She recently married and is starting a job with a prominent law firm.From low points to recovery to success, Allie and Belinda share their story as well as lessons learned.Enjoy this fascinating and inspirational episode.To read up more on...
2021-02-2552 minWilderness Therapy & Residential Treatment Center JourneySeason 2/Episode 12: Creating Parent Support Communities with Jan RaoWe are pleased to be able to talk to Jan Rao, who runs Willows in the Wind. In the communities of San Mateo, Santa Clara and Santa Cruz, California, Willows in the Wind provides safe, structured support groups where parents can share with one another and glean valuable information. Whether you are considering an in-home program, therapeutic residential placement, assistance with transitioning home, valuable parent coaching, Willows can help.This podcast provides insight to help parents understand how there are various ways to get support and opportunities to connect in your community.www.willowsinthewind.com
2021-02-1131 minWilderness Therapy & Residential Treatment Center JourneySpecial Episode: My reaction to Kenneth Rosen's new book "Troubled: The Failed Promise of America's Behavioral Treatment Programs"In this special episode, we provide listeners with our perspective on this book and the status of the behavioral treatment industry now as compared to 10+ years ago. The book was recently published and gives a negative view on the industry. We wanted to provide a more balanced view for parents to understand and consider as they make decisions for themselves and their children. Enjoy!For more information on NATSAP, click on the link below.https://www.natsap.org/Public/About_NATSAP/The-State-of-Therapeutic-Schools-and-Programs/Public/About_Natsap/The-State-of-Therapeutic-Schools-and-Programs-Long.aspx?hkey=2ccf26b6-1a22-4188-9bff-c273e9e18f53
2021-02-0615 minWilderness Therapy & Residential Treatment Center JourneySeason 2/Episode 11: Parenting in a Digital World during Uncertain Times - a conversation with Titania Jordan, Chief Parent Officer of BarkWe are pleased to be able to speak with Titania Jordan from Bark. Titania is Bark’s Chief Parent Officer. Bark is a technology application that enables parents to monitor, detect, alert and manage their children’s social activities for signs of harmful interactions and content. Bark’s work has been impactful. In partnership with parents and schools, Bark has protected more than 5.2 million children, prevented 16 school shootings and detected 81,000 severe self-harm situations. Titania and her co-author Mark McKee just released an amazing book called Parenting in a Tech World.www.bark.usOrder Book...
2021-01-2833 minWilderness Therapy & Residential Treatment Center JourneySpecial Announcement: Andy Goldstrom secures Parent Coaching Certifications - Expands Parent Coaching BusinessSubsequent to launching the podcast and further engaging with parents, I determined that having a professional coaching certification will enable me to help more parents in a deeper and more meaningful way. As a result, this past Fall, I completed not one, but two, certification programs. These include the Parent Coach Trainers Academy, which is recognized by the International Coaching Federation and the JAI Institute for Parenting. If you wish to explore parent coaching or know someone who may be interested, feel free to contact me at 770-633-2260 or andy@parentsjourney.net.
2021-01-1704 minWilderness Therapy & Residential Treatment Center JourneySeason 2/Episode 10: Family as Medicine discussion with Dr. Paul SunseriWe started this podcast to help parents learn and be able to process and implement strategies for themselves and their children. We wanted parents to be more successful as dealing with children who have mental illness is challenging enough, much less having to navigate this fragmented ecosystem.One person we wish we knew when we were at our depths was Dr. Paul Sunseri. He's a therapist who supports parents and their children and does it with them together as a single unit. Had we done this instead of having separate therapy for Audrey and ourselves, the path may have been much...
2021-01-1432 min
The Cameron Tousi PodcastAndy Goldstrom - Business advice for real growthAbout: Leading national technology lawyer, Cameron Tousi, gives powerful insights for entrepreneurs and innovators. A founder of multimillion-dollar startups himself, today Cameron is an author, entrepreneur, public speaker and managing partner of IP Law Leaders, who’s on speed-dial for industry leaders and disrupters alike. Join Cameron as he explores business, technology, current issues and empowering your own life-changing achievements.
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Andy Goldstrom is managing partner of Midcourse Advisors. At Midcourse, he leverages his 25 years of high growth success, including senior executive roles at two Inc. 500 companies, to help companies, pr...
2021-01-1149 minWilderness Therapy & Residential Treatment Center JourneySeason 2/Episode 9: Resources to Recover and Laurel House with Jay BollIn this episode, we talk with Jay Boll, VP of Laurel House and Editor in Chief of Resources to Recover (www.rtor.org). Laurel House serves mentally ill in Southern Connecticut with practical tools to enhance cognitive abilities and real world skills. The Thinking Well Program is unique and impactful.Given it is a robust website, Resources to Recover has a broader reach. It is a directory of family endorsed providers that is very extensive.Check out www.rtor.org and www.laurelhouse.net for more information.
2020-12-3135 minWilderness Therapy & Residential Treatment Center JourneySeason 2/Episode 8: Alcoholism - What you don't know about it and how it can affect you and your child - a conversation with Claudia ChristianClaudia Christian is an accomplished Hollywood actress. Her accomplishments can be found on her own wiki page (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Claudia_Christian), but that's not why are here today.Claudia developed Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) in her thirties and struggled with the addiction until she came upon a solution that is 78% effective for users. In this compelling episode, Claudia shares with us her story and how The Sinclair Method (TSM) can be an effective solution for parents and their children who are alcoholics or even pre-disposed to it. It is a bit longer than our typical episode, but so...
2020-12-1757 minWilderness Therapy & Residential Treatment Center JourneySeason 2/Episode 7: Suicide - How to best identify and address it with your family and children with Frank KingIn this episode, we address a scary, but important topic, suicide. Suicide is increasing rapidly, up 60% in the past 12 years.Covid is putting extra stress on all of us with 25% thinking suicidal thoughts.How to we understand suicide and address it better?Frank King, a suicide prevention speaker and comedian, shares with us his perspective in this valuable and informative episode you don't want to miss.You can find more about Frank at www.thementalhealthcomedian.com.
2020-12-0335 minWilderness Therapy & Residential Treatment Center JourneySeason 2/Episode 6: Mindfulness Based Therapy with Josh & Maureen White of Red Mountain Sedona and ColoradoIn this episode, we explore what Mindfulness Based Therapy is and how it can help your adolescent or young adult child.Josh & Maureen White run two facilities whose programs provide "jet fuel" to traditional therapy in the residential treatment area.For more information, feel free to go to their websites: www.redmountainsedona.com or www.redmountaincolorado.comEnjoy!
2020-11-1948 minWilderness Therapy & Residential Treatment Center JourneySeason 2/Episode 5: Christian Therapy Programs: Evangelical Outreach vs. Clinical Programs with Mark BarrentineThis episode is a bit different, but very interesting. Today, we shift gears and go into the history of wilderness therapy, residential treatment center and other forms of therapy. Many of the organizations that formed as part of this ecosystem in the 1990’s were faith based. Through a combination of religion and therapy, this was a new and evolutionary solution that helped children.Now, there are many programs that have Christian foundational elements that serve different purposes for different families. The evangelical outreach programs focus primarily on promoting religion whereas the clinical programs offer therapy in a Christian context.So, we wan...
2020-11-0526 minWilderness Therapy & Residential Treatment Center JourneySeason 2/Episode 4: Transition & Aftercare with Dave Herz of WonderDo you think your family and child are well equipped to handle the transition back to Homelife after treatment? Most aren't and can use a helping hand to make sure the transition is as smooth as possible and that old behaviors do not redevelop and become problematic.In this episode, we talk with Dave Herz, founder of Wonder. He shares with us what Transition and Aftercare are, why these are needed services, how they are delivered typically and in the current Covid environment and how to get in touch.For more information about Dave and his team's services, check out ww...
2020-10-2224 min
Strategy and Leadership PodcastGrow Like a Pro - Interview with Andy Goldstrom Ep#77Andy Goldstrom is a business strategist, growth expert, and two-time Inc. 500 business owner. Andy started his real estate company in the early 90's, where he won the business of Delta, Boeing and others while competing against larger, more experienced firms. After being bought by Johnson Controls in 2005, Andy moved on to become President of a national recycling company, where it would take him only two years to become another Inc. 500 company. Finally, Andy joined Deutsche Bank as a Global Director before starting his own firm, Midcourse Advisors, which helps organizations identify and execute on opportunities for growth.
Andy joins...
2020-10-2035 min
Explosive Small Business GrowthThe 4 Strategic Shifts for Small Business Owners with Andy Goldstrom Episode 30Strategic thinking is nothing new. However, many small business owners are still using an outdated methodology when it comes to… Read more The 4 Strategic Shifts for Small Business Owners with Andy Goldstrom Episode 30
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2020-10-0940 minWilderness Therapy & Residential Treatment Center JourneySeason 2/Episode 3: Working with an Insurance Appeals Service Provider with Karen Fessel, Mental Health and Autism Insurance ProjectIn this great and conversational episode, we speak with Karen Fessel, the Executive Director and Founder of the Mental Health and Autism Insurance Project. We talk about the following relating to getting insurance coverage for wilderness therapy and after care programs: - Why it is so challenging to get insurance to cover wilderness therapy and after treatment programs? - If parents don’t get covered initially, they need to file an appeal. Can you describe to our listeners how this process works and what they can be most successful? - What trends do you see...
2020-10-0832 minWilderness Therapy & Residential Treatment Center JourneySeason 1/Episode 4: A child's perspective. An interview with our daughter, Audrey.You are not alone.In this special episode, Lori interviews Audrey about her experiences before, during and after Wilderness Therapy and Residential Treatment.She describes struggling as a teenager with short term memory challenges, her battle with anxiety and depression and her time away from home where she learned how to cope and prepare herself for being a responsible and stable young adult.This is unique opportunity for parents to hear and learn about how a child thinks and feels going through this process. You are not alone.
2020-10-0440 min
Revenue Growth PodcastAndy Goldstrom-Grow Like a ProAre you ready to grow like a pro? Get ready to learn from someone who has taken not one, but two companies into the Inc 500. Our guest, Andy Goldstrom, knows what it takes to drive growth. Andy is business strategist and growth expert who helps business leaders focus on the right pursuits with the right tools and methodologies to scale their businesses and grow rapidly. He’s the managing partner of Midcourse Advisors. He teaches in the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Institute at Georgia Tech. And, he’s the author of Grow Like a Pro, Lessons from a 2X Inc. 500 Exec...
2020-09-3032 minWilderness Therapy & Residential Treatment Center JourneySeason 2/Episode 2: College Support Programs with Jake Weld of Mansfield HallIn this super interesting episode, we spoke with Jake Weld, who is the Director of Business Development and Admissions at Mansfield Hall and is also a co-founder of an organization called Visual Hall.Jake shares with us how students aren't qualified for college life and what they need to do to succeed. He describes how Mansfield Hall and Virtual Hall offer services to help students make the transition to college.You can find out more about Mansfield Hall and Virtual Hall at www.mansfieldhall.org and www.virtualhall.org.The link for the article referenced in the podcast episode is: Re...
2020-09-2441 min
Wilderness Therapy & Residential Treatment Center JourneySeason 1/Episode 1: Podcast Launch and IntroductionWe are so excited to launch this podcast! It is produced by parents who, like you, are currently or have been involved in this unexpected journey with your child and family. There are a lot of great resources out there, but they are highly fragmented. We want this podcast to be a go to place for information and comfort. We will have engaging topics with guest speakers that will provide good guidance and inspiration as you navigate your journey.Our first episode describes the podcast itself and what to expect. We introduce ourselves, suggest why we created this...
2020-09-1015 minWilderness Therapy & Residential Treatment Center JourneySeason 2/Episode 1: Allkindsoftherapy.com. A chat with Jenney Wilder.Where do you go if you need great information about all things related to the treatment journey? Well, you can certainly come to our website www.parentsjourney.net, where we feature great podcasts with experts from all aspects of this ecosystem. You can also go to www.allkindsoftherapy.com. It is the most comprehensive website with access to experts, blogs and other resources for parents to explore and research. Today, we spoke with founder, owner and curator, Jenney Wilder about the website and how parents can be utilize all it has to offer. www.allkindsoftherapy.com
2020-09-1026 minWilderness Therapy & Residential Treatment Center JourneySeason 1/Episode 13: Residential Treatment with Mona Treadway of Dragonfly TransitionsIn this episode, we are pleased to speak with Mona Treadway, Co-Founder and Executive Director, of Dragonfly. Transitions in Oregon. They are are residential treatment center that focuses on helping young adults build the skills to transition from wilderness therapy, then back to their home environment, school or some other location.As suggested in this episode, Residential Treatment typically lasts 9-12 months. There's a lot of good and tough work to be done by both children and their parents during this time.During our conversation, we asked Mona about the following:- What is your background and how did you be...
2020-09-0927 minWilderness Therapy & Residential Treatment Center JourneySpecial Episode: What We've Learned from our First 12 Podcast Episodes by your Hosts: Lori & Andy GoldstromWe've been broadcasting since April and have learned quite a bit.So, since this podcast is by parents for parents, we thought it would be great to take a pause, reflect on what we've learned to date and share it to help parents in their journeys.We created a top 10 list and it is:1. The Struggle Is Real2. We Often Make the Same Mistakes3. Being a Good Parent Takes Muscle Memory4. Parent Coaching is Something Every Parent Should Consider5. It's OK to be Vulnerable...
2020-08-2417 min
Compliance and CoronavirusAndy Goldstrom on Pivoting Compliance into the New NormalWelcome to the newest addition to the Compliance Podcast Network, Compliance and Coronavirus. In this episode, I have back Andy Goldstrom, founder of Midcourse Advisors. Andy is a two-time Inc 500 executive and his team help companies grow profitably and do it fast. On a previous episode, he called about business adaptation in the time of Coronavirus. He rejoins me to focus on what a corporate compliance function can do in the New Normal of Covid-19.
Some of the highlights include:
What does corporate governance look like in the time of Covid-19?
How can a compliance function focus on consistently ethical b...
2020-08-1322 minWilderness Therapy & Residential Treatment Center JourneySeason 1/Episode 12: Securing a Grant to offset Wilderness Therapy costs with Nancy Moore of Skys The Limit FundWe are excited to discuss the financial impact of sending your child away for treatment and one way to offset these costs. Today, we have an awesome opportunity to speak with Nancy Moore, the Executive Director at Skys The Limit Fund. Nancy and her team are some really smart and generous people who saw this financial burden and decided to find a way to provide grants to parents in need to help them financially during the Wilderness Therapy process.www.skysthelimitfund.org
2020-08-1329 min
In the BurbsGrow Like a Pro with business owners Andy Goldstrom and Kelly Young-SilvaJoin Stand-Up Comedian Amy Lyle and Fitness Instructor Gina Ryals as they interview Founder of Midcourse Advisors, Andy Goldstrom along with Owner of Words In Motion Acting studio and Co-Creator of Kelly Talk Show, Kelly Silva.Kelly Young-Silva, owner of Words In Motion Acting Studio has been coaching actors to win for over 10 years. Words in Motion is an active Atlanta Acting Studio. We teach our Actors to fight to change their scene partner by raising the stakes. We dare to win in everything we do. Words In Motion Actors have landed juicy roles and have become active players...
2020-08-0559 min
Compliance and CoronavirusAndy Goldstrom on Making Your Business More SustainableWelcome to the newest addition to the Compliance Podcast Network, Compliance and Coronavirus. In this episode, I visit with Andy Goldstrom, founder of Midcourse Advisors. Andy is a two-time Inc 500 executive and his team help companies grow profitably and do it fast. Andy works with business leaders who need to change and adapt to both sustain and propel their businesses forward. Given the impact of Covid-19 on small businesses, business leaders are understandably anxious and uncertain which direction to turn. In this episode, we visit about shifting to make your business more sustainable during the age of Coronavirus.
Some of th...
2020-08-0521 minWilderness Therapy & Residential Treatment Center JourneySeason 1/Episode 11: A discussion with Krissy Pozatec, author of The Parallel ProcessParents need to learn and heal just as their children do while away at therapy.Many parents hope that by sending their children away for help, they will get better and come home more equipped to handle life's stresses.While this is often true, most parents don't realize that they were also part of the dynamic that contributed to their children's challenges and need to address them through their own therapy.Krissy's book is well known throughout the treatment industry because it is so insightful and inspiring about the impact parents can have...
2020-07-3133 minWilderness Therapy & Residential Treatment Center JourneySpecial Episode: Audrey’s Presentation at The Sky's The Limit Annual Fundraiser - July 22, 2020Our podcast has made a difference. Having listened to Audrey in Podcast episode # 4 (our most popular episode), the kind and generous people at The Sky’s The Limit Fund, asked Audrey to be a keynote speaker at their annual fundraiser. In this special episode, hear Audrey tell her story and how Wilderness Therapy had a tremendously positive impact on her.
2020-07-2410 min
Life as Leadership: Where Leaders Gather to Grow TogetherFour Strategic Shifts to Position Yourself for Growth with Andy GoldstromAndy Goldstrom is the founder of Midcourse Advisors, a rapid growth coaching and consulting company for business owners, entrepreneurs, and executive leaders. As a two-time Inc. 500 business owner, Andy has leveraged this experience to create a proven set of tools and methodologies to help small to medium sized business leaders focus on the right approach to scale their businesses, grow rapidly and avoid costly mistakes. Andy teaches a course in entrepreneurship at Georgia State University and is the author of a new book, Grow Like A Pro, which can be found on Amazon.Mentioned in this episode:
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2020-07-2334 minLife as Leadership: Where Leaders Gather to Grow TogetherFour Strategic Shifts to Position Yourself for Growth with Andy GoldstromAndy Goldstrom is the founder of Midcourse Advisors, a rapid growth coaching and consulting company for business owners, entrepreneurs, and executive leaders. As a two-time Inc. 500 business owner, Andy has leveraged this experience to create a proven set of tools and methodologies to help small to medium sized business leaders focus on the right approach to scale their businesses, grow rapidly and avoid costly mistakes. Andy teaches a course in entrepreneurship at Georgia State University and is the author of a new book, Grow Like A Pro, which can be found on Amazon.Mentioned in this episode:...
2020-07-2334 minWilderness Therapy & Residential Treatment Center JourneySeason 1/Episode 10: Parent Coaching with Barb and Colin CassIn this episode, we focus on how It's really important for parents to learn new skills to communicate and work with one another and with their child. Parent coaches help address this family issue and enables both the parents and their children to do the necessary work.As discussed in our earlier wonderful episode with Joe Hall, research has shown that families are far more successful if the parents are engaged and take responsibility for their part of the dynamic. Barb and Colin share with us the following:- Their backgrounds...
2020-07-1727 minWilderness Therapy & Residential Treatment Center JourneySeason 1/Episode 9: The CASA Development Process with Rob Gent of EmbarkWhat an episode this is! Did you know the difference between joy and happiness? We didn't.Rob Gent, Chief Clinical Officer for Embark, which owns and runs 16 programs nationally, including Wilderness Therapy, Residential Treatment, Young Adult and Intensive Outpatient Programs.Rob shared the Embark business model and programs, their CASA Developmental Trauma Treatment Model, the difference between chronological and emotional development in children and what parents should know and can do and how children and their parents can re-establish trust and unconditional love.This episode was really full of great information and really fascinating. We could have gone on much lon...
2020-07-0238 minWilderness Therapy & Residential Treatment Center JourneySeason 1/Episode 8: How to get your expenses covered by the insurance companies with Joe FeldmanWe wish we heard this episode before we unsuccessfully filed our claims with our insurance provider.This amazing episode highlight's Joe's story and what he recommends to give you the best chance to ensure you can get covered by your insurance company.We will discuss Joe's recommended and extremely valuable 10 point check list that can be found at https://www.thekennedyforum.org/blog/10-steps-to-securing-insurance-coverage-for-mental-health-care/.You can also find out more information about the organization where Joe volunteers and advocates. https://www.thekennedyforum.org.This is another interesting article relating to insurance...
2020-06-3043 min
Atlanta Business RadioAndy Goldstrom with Midcourse AdvisorsAndy Goldstrom and his team grow companies profitably and do it fast. Andy is an expert with B2B companies and is a sought-after business partner and speaker. Early in his career, Andy started and built a division of a real estate brokerage company that generated 30%+ margins and grew from 1 to over 500 employees. [...]
2020-06-2117 minWilderness Therapy & Residential Treatment Center JourneySeason 1/Episode 7: Wilderness Therapy Introduction with Suzanne McKinney of Pacific QuestWe are excited to share this great episode where we speak with the co-founder of Pacific Quest. They offer wilderness therapy for adolescents and young adults with a unique program given it is located in Hawaii and is focused on horticulture.Suzanne shares what wilderness treatment is and why it is important, what is horticultural therapy and why is it effective, what it is like to visit Pacific Quest as a parent, how parents can best prepare their children for transition to residential treatment, coming back home or another situation. You can find more about Pacific Quest at www.pacificquest.or
2020-06-0829 min
Mitchell Levy Presents AHA MomentsAndy Goldstrom, Bill Reed, & Paul D’Souza on Thought Leader Life Credibility SpecialsGet to know these successful thought leaders and find out how they present themselves and their crafts as experts in their fields.Andy Goldstrom (https://aha.pub/AndyGoldstrom) is the Managing Partner at Midcourse Advisors, TechStars Atlanta Mentor and a university instructor. Based on his background as a two time Inc. 500 entrepreneur and executive, he has learned how to exploit opportunities and minimize costly errors. From these experiences, he developed a proprietary system called Business OffenseTM that gives business leaders the blueprint to accelerate success. One of Andy’s recent success stories involved repositioning a real...
2020-05-2822 minWilderness Therapy & Residential Treatment Center JourneySeason 1/Episode 6: Middle Treatment Therapy and Research for Parents to Learn About and Use, John Hall from TelosWe are really excited to share this information packed episode with you.John Hall, Primary Therapist, Chief Quality Officer and Director of Research at Telos Residential Treatment in Orem, UT joins us today.He shares: Middle of treatment and transitioning timeframes - child regressing, parent involvement, safe landings, resources, etc. NATSAP and his role there Trends and Research parents should know about and where to find it - ex. family involvement vs. non-family involvement and golden thread Evidence based treatment discussion (one of Telos' 10 pillars) Effective parent discussion (another one of Telos' 10 pillars) Telos offering and what makes it unique Co...
2020-05-2434 minWilderness Therapy & Residential Treatment Center JourneySeason 1/Episode 5: Transportation to Wilderness Therapy or other treatment centers with Brian Shepherd of Right DirectionWe are excited to be able to share with parents some really important information about adolescent intervention and transportation services. When a child and family are in crisis, you can't always just drive or fly with them to get off-site therapy. They may resist or being in physical or emotional danger if this isn't properly handled. Companies like Right Direction have the experience, training and ability to make this difficult time an easier and more productive one. Right Direction transports over 600 adolescents per year. We would know as we used a transportation company and are so glad we did.I...
2020-05-1137 minWilderness Therapy & Residential Treatment Center JourneySeason 1/Episode 3: Educational Consultants with BJ HopperIn this episode, we speak with BJ Hopper, an educational consultant (EC) focused on therapeutic focused solutions for parents and their children. BJ has been in this field for 30 years and brings a wealth of knowledge that will benefit parents wherever they are in their journeys. Topics we discuss include:1. Her background 2. Typical scope of services an EC provide3. Accreditations and skills required to be an EC4. Keeping current on all the solutions 5. Cost to hire an EC6. Coping with Covid-197. BJ's contact info.https...
2020-04-2931 minWilderness Therapy & Residential Treatment Center JourneySeason 1/Episode 2: Mental Illness with Kim Jones, Executive Director - National Alliance of Mental IllnessWe are pleased to be able to talk about mental illness and how it affects parents and their families while their children are at wilderness therapy, residential treatment or other locations. Kim Jones, Executive Director - National Alliance of Mental Illness, joins us to discuss how parents can best cope during times of stress, especially in the midst of this pandemic. She shares her story and also all the resources available through this organization to help parents and their families. This is an engaging and informative discussion. Enjoy!www.nami.orgwww.namiga.org
2020-04-2126 min
Breakthrough SuccessE466: Growing And Maximizing Value With Andy GoldstromAndy Goldstrom is a managing partner at Midcourse Advisors. He and his team help companies grow profitability…fast. He is an expert at selling and serving in the real estate industry and is a sought-after business partner and speaker. If you want to grow your business each day, you have to pay attention to what matters. Managing your finances each day isn't optional. It's critical for growing your business and finding areas for improvement. Andy sprinkles a variety of insights throughout this episode that will help you grow your business and increase its value. H...
2020-04-1321 min
Decision VisionDecision Vision Episode 55: Should I Change My Customer Profile? An Interview with Andy Goldstrom, Midcourse AdvisorsDecision Vision Episode 55: Should I Change My Customer Profile? An Interview with Andy Goldstrom, Midcourse Advisors Why is developing a customer profile so important? How should I develop a customer profile? Andy Goldstrom, Midcourse Advisors, answers these questions and much more when he joins host Mike Blake on this edition of "Decision Vision," [...]
2020-03-1245 min
Decision VisionDecision Vision Episode 55: Should I Change My Customer Profile? – An Interview with Andy Goldstrom, Midcourse AdvisorsDecision Vision Episode 55: Should I Change My Customer Profile? – An Interview with Andy Goldstrom, Midcourse Advisors Why is developing a customer profile so important? How should I develop a customer profile? Andy Goldstrom, Midcourse Advisors, answers these questions and much more when he joins host Mike Blake on this edition of “Decision Vision,” […]
2020-03-1200 min
Decision VisionDecision Vision Episode 55: Should I Change My Customer Profile? An Interview with Andy Goldstrom, Midcourse AdvisorsDecision Vision Episode 55: Should I Change My Customer Profile? An Interview with Andy Goldstrom, Midcourse Advisors Why is developing a customer profile so important? How should I develop a customer profile? Andy Goldstrom, Midcourse Advisors, answers these questions and much more when he joins host Mike Blake on this edition of "Decision Vision," [...]
2020-03-1245 min
Pro Business ChannelAndy Goldstrom with Midcourse Advisors on Georgia PodcastAndy Goldstrom with Midcourse Advisors on Georgia PodcastAs Managing Partner at Midcourse Advisors, Andy Goldstrom and his team grow companies profitably and do it fast. Andy is an expert at selling and serving in the real estate industry and is a sought-after business partner and speaker.Early in his career, Andy started and built a division of a real estate brokerage company that generated 30%+ margins. After that, he took over an existing real estate business and grew the top line from $70M to $100M and profit from $10M to $17M in 3 years. Both businesses w...
2020-01-2829 min
Georgia PodcastAndy Goldstrom with Midcourse Advisors on Georgia PodcastAs Managing Partner at Midcourse Advisors, Andy Goldstrom and his team grow companies profitably and do it fast. Andy is an expert at selling and serving in the real estate industry and is a sought-after business partner and speaker.Early in his career, Andy started and built a division of a real estate brokerage company that generated 30%+ margins. After that, he took over an existing real estate business and grew the top line from $70M to $100M and profit from $10M to $17M in 3 years. Both businesses were both designated as Inc. 500 companies, the fastest growing privately help...
2020-01-2829 min