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The Freedom Experience with Jean Moncrieff#58 How to Use AI for Strategic Leadership (Not Just Tasks) with Geoff WoodsAI isn’t just a tool — it’s a leadership skill. And if you’re still treating it like a fancy assistant, you’re already falling behind.
Geoff Woods is the founder of AI Leadership and author of The AI-Driven Leader, the #1 bestselling book on strategic AI for executives. As former Chief Growth Officer of Jindal Steel & Power, Geoff helped grow the company’s market cap from $750M to $12B in four years — not by outsourcing AI, but by rethinking how leaders lead.
In this episode, Geoff breaks down why AI isn’t about tech — it’s about mindset...2025-07-2756 min
Independence by Design™#451: Paul Spiegelman | The Origin Story of the Small Giants CommunityWhat if the success you're chasing isn't the final destination, but the beginning of something more? Watch on YouTube This episode is the natural continuation of last week's conversation with Jean Moncrieff, the new leader of the Small Giants Community. But today, we go back to the source to get the full origin story of the Small Giants Community. I sit down with Paul Spiegelman, co-founder of Small Giants Community, to trace the full arc of a founder's journey: from building and selling BerylHealth to scaling a culture-first company within a public firm, to co-creating th...2025-07-241h 12
Independence by Design™#450: Jean Moncrieff | Letting Go, Leading with Values, and Building a Company That LastsWhat does it actually mean to build a company that lasts? Watch on YouTube
Not just one that grows. Not just one that sells. But one that thrives beyond the founder—because it was built with values at the core.
In this episode, I’m joined by Jean Moncrieff, an entrepreneur, coach, and the new leader of the Small Giants Community, for a conversation about identity, legacy, and the tension every owner eventually faces: when and how to let go.
We unpack the deeper reason Small Giants exists: to support leaders who wan...2025-07-171h 13The Freedom Experience with Jean MoncrieffEP 57: How to Win Trust (Even When You Mess Up) with Kevin B. JenningsKevin B. Jennings is a business coach, speaker, and personal brand strategist who helps creatives and leaders turn their ideas into impact. As the CEO of Junction 32, he’s worked with influential voices like Oprah Winfrey, Tony Robbins, Dave Ramsey, and more — helping them build trust, serve better, and scale smarter.
In this episode, Kevin breaks down how trust, reputation, and personal branding all stem from one thing: how you show up for people, day after day. From the way we repair mistakes to the moments we empower our teams, trust is the foundation of growth, especially in u...2025-07-131h 03The Freedom Experience with Jean Moncrieff#57: Building a Company You Actually Want to Work For with Carl EricksonFreedom isn’t just about money — it’s about how you build the place you spend half your life. Most founders miss what true ownership can unlock until they’re already stuck.
Carl Erickson started Atomic Object after a failed startup imploded. He turned it into one of the most admired software consultancies out there by making employees owners from day one. Over twenty years, Carl pushed extreme programming, radical pairing, and direct ownership, building a company designed to last a century.
In this episode, Carl breaks down how Extreme Programming rewired their culture, why he rejec...2025-06-2950 minThe Freedom Experience with Jean Moncrieff#56: Thieves of Purpose: What’s Really Holding You Back with Davin SalvagnoPurpose isn’t a destination — it’s how you show up. And most leaders are looking for it in all the wrong places.
Davin Salvagno is a bestselling author, speaker, and executive coach known for helping leaders reconnect with why they started — and who they’re becoming. He’s the co-founder of The Purpose Summit and author of Thieves of Purpose: Overcoming the 12 Mindsets Robbing You of Your Potential, a powerful guide to identifying what’s stealing your motivation.
In this episode, Davin shares how leaders can rediscover purpose in both life and business — and why reconnecting...2025-06-1548 minThe Freedom Experience with Jean Moncrieff#55: You’re Using AI Wrong (And It’s Costing You) with Jeff MacPhersonAI isn’t just another tool — it’s a multiplier. But most business owners are missing the mark completely.
Jeff MacPherson is a three-time tech founder, the creator of the first Instagram DM chatbot (yes, the one that handled nearly a billion messages), and now the co-founder of XnGen AI. He helps businesses turn their internal IP into scalable AI systems that drive real profit.
In this episode, Jeff shares how business owners can stop chasing shiny tools and start building real leverage — even if they have no clue where to begin with AI.
We talk a...2025-06-0148 minThe Freedom Experience with Jean Moncrieff#54: Why 80% Execution Is Failing Your Business with Bill MillsWhen your business disappears and the customer doesn’t blink, that’s a problem.
Bill Mills is the CEO of Executive Group and author of Breakthrough: The Power of Conscious Conversation. He’s helped countless business owners build companies their customers can’t live without.
In this episode, we talk about what separates good companies from great ones — and what it takes to become indispensable.
We talk about: 🔹 Why execution isn’t your real problem 🔹 The difference between vision and distraction 🔹 What conscious conversation looks like in practice 🔹 The power of role complexity...2025-05-121h 05The Freedom Experience with Jean Moncrieff#53: Why Vulnerability Is a Superpower in Leadership – with Elizabeth GlasbrennerIn this episode of The Freedom Experience, I sit down with Elizabeth Glasbrenner — CEO of Smiley Technologies, a family-owned business providing core banking software to community banks and financial institutions.
Elizabeth’s story is one of courage, clarity, and people-first leadership. After co-founding the business in 2002 with her brother Vance and father Walter, she stepped into the CEO role in 2016 — not just to scale the company, but to rebuild trust, reshape the culture, and guide the business through a period of rapid growth.
In this conversation, Elizabeth opens up about what it took to make that t...2025-05-0449 minThe Freedom Experience with Jean Moncrieff#52: Double Your Business Value Without More Revenue with Ken SanginarioIn this episode of The Freedom Experience, I sit down with Ken Sanginario—turnaround expert, value growth strategist, and founder of CVM, The Value Growth Company.
Ken spent nearly two decades being parachuted into distressed companies by investors, banks, and private equity firms, tasked with answering one brutal question: Can this company be saved, or is it time to shut it down?
Today, Ken helps business owners see what most miss — the hidden weaknesses holding their businesses back — and shows them how to double or even triple their company's value without chasing endless revenue.
We...2025-04-271h 10The Freedom Experience with Jean Moncrieff#51: How to Escape the Business You Built — Lloyd Ross on Becoming Time RichIn this episode of The Freedom Experience, I sit down with Lloyd James Ross—entrepreneur, investor, international speaker, and host of the hit podcast Money Grows on Trees.
Lloyd has built multiple seven-figure businesses, earned a Two Comma Club Award from ClickFunnels, and holds the Legacy Club Millionaire title with Isagenix. But beyond the accolades, what truly sets Lloyd apart is his approach to time. In this conversation, we explore the concept of becoming “time rich,” and how business owners can stop trading time for money—and start building systems that buy their time back.
We also...2025-04-2046 minThe Freedom Experience with Jean MoncrieffEpisode 50: Succession Without Selling Out: Exploring ESOPs with Kelly O. FinnellIn this episode of The Freedom Experience, I sit down with Kelly O’Finnell—President of EFS ESOP Consultants, author of The ESOP Coach, and one of the leading voices in employee ownership and business succession planning.
With over four decades in the field, Kelly has helped countless business owners transition their companies into ESOPs (Employee Stock Ownership Plans), creating incredible wealth and preserving company culture. In our conversation, we explore how ESOPs aren’t just an exit strategy—but a powerful tool to build legacy, drive alignment, and close the wealth gap for employees. Kelly shares real-wor...2025-04-1349 minThe Freedom Experience with Jean MoncrieffEpisode 49: How Vision, Values, and Courage Create Real Leadership with Amy CourterIn this episode of The Freedom Experience, I sit down with Amy Courter—former national commander and CEO of the Civil Air Patrol, where she led 61,000 volunteers as a two-star Major General. Amy's leadership journey is nothing short of extraordinary, from the Pentagon to tech startups, from taking a company public to coaching leadership teams as an EOS Implementer.
We explore why vision is a leader’s most important compass, the power of vulnerability-based trust, and how healthy conflict builds strong, resilient teams. Amy shares how her parents shaped her entrepreneurial spirit, what it means to lead with...2025-04-0658 minThe Freedom Experience with Jean MoncrieffEpisode 48: The CEO Operating System with Joel TrammellIn this episode of The Freedom Experience, I sit down with Joel Trammell—Chairman and Founder of CEO-S, author of The CEO Tightrope and The Chief Executive Operating System, and a seasoned entrepreneur who has spent over three decades in the CEO seat.
Joel shares hard-earned wisdom from scaling startups to leading a billion-dollar public company. We dive into the unique mindset shifts that CEOs must make as their companies grow—from wearing every hat in a 20-person startup to leading a functional executive team in a 150+ person organization. Joel introduces his Triangle of Tension framework, explains how...2025-03-2957 minThe Freedom Experience with Jean MoncrieffEpisode 47: The Real Reason Your Sales Team Can’t Close Deals with Garth JemmettIn this episode of The Freedom Experience, I sit down with Garth Jemmett, Founder and CEO of We Explain Stuff™️, a consultancy that helps businesses articulate powerful value propositions that drive sales and simplify marketing.
Garth shares his journey from creative director to business owner and how he helps founders and teams distill their value propositions into clear, visual sales collateral. We explore why so many businesses unknowingly hold themselves back by selling features instead of outcomes, and how niching down can increase authority and reduce sales friction.
If you’re struggling to communicate your busine...2025-03-2253 minThe Freedom Experience with Jean MoncrieffEpisode 46: From $30M to $350M: The Growth Formula with Joshua LeathermanIn this episode of The Freedom Experience, I sit down with Josh Leatherman, Chief Marketing Officer at Service Express, who has played a pivotal role in scaling the company from $30 million to over $350 million in revenue.
Josh shares how he built a high-performing marketing team, why revenue operations is the "Switzerland" between sales and marketing, and how experimentation, accountability, and specialization drive scalable business growth.
We explore his R&D mindset—"Rip Off & Duplicate", the importance of aligning marketing and sales, and why marketers must be insatiable learners to stay ahead. If you're struggling with ma...2025-03-1550 minThe Freedom Experience with Jean MoncrieffEpisode 45: Building a Thriving Business by Filtering Decisions Through Purpose with Matt HoyingMatt’s journey started in 2004 as a summer intern. Today, he leads an 80-person civil engineering firm ranked among the Top 5 Best Firms to Work For in the nation—not by accident, but through a deliberate approach to leadership, decision-making, and ownership.
We dive into the unique decision-making filter that guides every major move at Choice One, their employee ownership model, and how they’ve built a company that grows for opportunity—not just for the sake of growth. Matt shares how Choice One’s flat structure, intentional hiring, and commitment to culture have created a business that isn’t...2025-03-0856 minThe Freedom Experience with Jean MoncrieffEpisode 44: Why 98% of Business Owners Are Flying Blind with Tracy BechIn this episode of The Freedom Experience, I sit down with Tracy Bech, founder of 60 Minute CFO and author of 60 Minute CFO: Bridging the Gap Between Business and Finance. Tracy shares her journey from being a web developer to a multi-million dollar e-commerce entrepreneur and how she learned the critical financial lessons that now empower entrepreneurs to master business finance without being overwhelmed.
We dive deep into why so many business owners struggle with cash flow despite showing profitability on paper, the importance of understanding the balance sheet, and how financial ratios can fine-tune your business engine...2025-03-0157 minThe Freedom Experience with Jean MoncrieffEpisode 43: Why Business Owners Should Rethink Ownership with John AbramsIn this episode of The Freedom Experience, I sit down with John Abrams, founder of South Mountain Company and a pioneer in employee ownership. John transitioned his company into a worker cooperative in the 1980s—long before employee ownership became a mainstream conversation. Now, with his upcoming book, From Founder to Future: A Business Roadmap to Impact, Longevity, and Employee Ownership, he’s on a mission to help more business owners build companies that endure.
We explore what it really takes to transition a business from founder-led to employee-owned, the risks of private equity takeovers, and why shar...2025-02-2352 minThe Freedom Experience with Jean MoncrieffEpisode 42: How Evergreen Companies Leave a Lasting Imprint with Bo BurlinghamIn this episode of The Freedom Experience, I sit down with Bo Burlingham, celebrated author of Small Giants, The Great Game of Business, and Finish Big, to discuss what it really takes to build a business that lasts. Bo has spent decades observing and writing about businesses that prioritize greatness over growth. In our conversation, we explore the principles of Evergreen companies, the importance of mojo, and why businesses with a clear purpose stand the test of time.
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🔹 The Principles of Evergreen CompaniesBo bre...2025-02-1653 minThe Freedom Experience with Jean MoncrieffEpisode 41: Rethinking Meditation: The Body-Mind Connection with Cate ZoltanIn this episode of The Freedom Experience, I sit down with Cate Zoltan, Founder and CEO of the Undo app, to explore a radically different approach to meditation. Cate shares how Natural Meditation helps people reconnect with their bodies, process unresolved emotions, and move away from rigid, goal-oriented techniques that often don’t work. We discuss the disconnect between the mind and body, why traditional meditation methods might not serve us in today’s world, and how true healing comes from feeling, not fixing.
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🔹 Why Tradit...2025-02-091h 03The Freedom Experience with Jean MoncrieffEpisode 40: Why Business Owners Are Rethinking Ownership with Peter KoehlerEpisode Description: In this episode of The Freedom Experience, I sit down with Peter Koehler, founder of Lumo Group, to explore alternative ownership models that help businesses endure beyond their founders. Peter shares his journey from the startup world to becoming a leader in employee ownership trusts and perpetual purpose trusts. We discuss the risks of traditional venture capital, the challenges of scaling with integrity, and how business owners can transition ownership while preserving their company’s values.
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🔹 The Pitfalls of Traditional Capital:Peter sha...2025-02-0249 minThe Freedom Experience with Jean MoncrieffEpisode 39:The A-Player Formula for Business Growth with Dominic MonkhouseIn this episode of The Freedom Experience, I’m joined by Dominic Monkhouse, a business growth expert who has scaled two UK technology companies from zero to £30 million in less than five years. Dominic shares his proven strategies for creating high-performing teams, building intentional company cultures, and turning hiring into a competitive advantage. From his unique hiring techniques (think crayons and pictures!) to insights on why scaling requires CEOs to shift from basketball to football-style leadership, this conversation is packed with actionable insights for ambitious business leaders.
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Ke...2025-01-2644 minThe Freedom Experience with Jean MoncrieffEpisode 38: The Unexpected CEO Superpower: Curiosity Over Experience with Patrick TheanIn this episode of The Freedom Experience, I sit down with Patrick Thean, an international speaker, CEO coach, and bestselling author, to explore his remarkable journey and the powerful lessons shared in his new book, The Journey to CEO Success: 7 Practices for High Growth Leadership. From building Inc. 500 companies to guiding CEOs through high-growth challenges, Patrick shares his unique insights into leadership, execution, and cultivating curiosity as a driver of success.
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Leadership Through CuriosityPatrick explains how curiosity, paired with humil...2025-01-1955 minThe Freedom Experience with Jean MoncrieffEpisode 37: Mastering the Business Exit Journey with Bruce EckfeldtIn this episode of The Freedom Experience, Jean Moncrieff speaks with Bruce Eckfeldt, a seasoned entrepreneur, coach, and expert in agile development and strategic growth. Bruce shares his unconventional journey from architecture to founding a successful agile software development company and the valuable lessons he learned along the way. This conversation dives deep into the critical elements of scaling a business, preparing for an exit, and overcoming the personal challenges that often accompany these transitions.
Bruce offers actionable insights into aligning business goals with personal values, building a sellable business, and navigating life after an exit. Whether...2025-01-1255 min
The Mookse and the Gripes PodcastEpisode 97: 2025 Reading HorizonsTo kick off the new year, we discuss some of he 2025 new releases we’re most excited about. We also share our personal 5 in ‘25—five books (new or old) that we can’t wait to read this year.What are yours?ShownotesBooks* Miss MacIntosh, My Darling, by Marguerite Young* Middlemarch, by George Eliot* Lies and Sorcery, by Elsa Morante, translated by Jenny McPhee* On the Evolution of All Political Parties, by Simone Weil, translated by Simon Leys* Wind and Truth, by Brandon Sanderso...2025-01-091h 34The Freedom Experience with Jean MoncrieffEpisode 36: The Year in Review: People, Focus, and Long-Term Thinking (Part 2)Welcome to this week’s edition of The Freedom Experience! In part two of this special year-end review, I reflect on three powerful themes that emerged from my conversations with incredible guests over the past year. These insights are designed to help you refine your strategy and set yourself up for success in 2025.
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If you missed last week’s episode, be sure to check it out—we tackled escaping the CEO Doom Loop, aligning with your purpose, and building a strong leadership team.
This week...2025-01-0524 minThe Freedom Experience with Jean MoncrieffEpisode 35 - Breaking Free from the CEO Doom Loop: Purpose, Leadership, and MomentumIn this solo episode of The Freedom Experience®, host Jean Moncrieff reflects on key insights from past conversations and shares strategies for business owners to regain momentum as the new year approaches. Jean delves into three critical areas: escaping the CEO Doom Loop, the transformative power of purpose, and building high-performing leadership teams. With actionable advice and real-world examples, this episode equips entrepreneurs to break free from stagnation and lead their businesses with clarity and intention.
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CEO Doom Loop:
How...2024-12-2941 minThe Freedom Experience with Jean MoncrieffEpisode 34: Catherine Dahl – Building Beanworks, Scaling to $100M, and Creating Freedom Through LeadershipCatherine Dahl is the former CEO of Beanworks, a fintech company specializing in accounts payable automation. Under her leadership, the company scaled from early struggles to a $100M exit. Today, she focuses on supporting early-stage fintech companies and mentoring women entrepreneurs.
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From Accountant to CEO: Catherine’s unconventional path to leading a tech company and the lessons she learned as a non-technical founder.
Building a Growth System: How systems like Metronomics helped Beanworks scale from $300,000 to $7 million in recurring revenue.
Core Va...2024-12-2253 minThe Freedom Experience with Jean MoncrieffEpisode 33: Bridging the Gap: Eric Rieger on Employee Ownership and Purpose-Driven LeadershipIn this episode of The Freedom Experience, I sit down with Eric Rieger, Founder and CEO of WEBIT Services, to discuss his inspiring journey from making t-shirts to building a purpose-driven, employee-owned tech business. Eric opens up about the challenges of entrepreneurship, the lessons learned from early failures, and his commitment to addressing systemic issues like income inequality through innovative business practices.
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The Entrepreneurial Journey:
Eric reflects on his unconventional path to becoming a business owner, starting with his father’s bold adv...2024-12-1556 min
Independence by Design™#419: From Hustle to Freedom: How to Build a Business That Runs Without You with Jean MoncrieffWhat happens when the business you thought would set you free starts to feel like a prison? In this episode of Independence by Design™, I sit down with Jean Moncreiff, a seasoned entrepreneur turned coach, to unpack the hard lessons he learned scaling businesses, juggling cash flow nightmares, and realizing he was building a job, not independence. Watch on YouTube
Jean’s story is packed with insights for owner-operators who feel stuck in the daily grind, questioning if all the hustle is worth it. We dive into his pivotal realization that revenue growth alone doesn...2024-12-121h 08The Freedom Experience with Jean MoncrieffEpisode 32 - How I Turned Chaos into a $10 Million Success Story with Carl SaundersIn this episode of The Freedom Experience, I sit down with Carl Saunders, the founder of VORUM, a pioneer in prosthetic and orthotic technology. Carl shares his journey from bootstrapping his business to scaling it into a global impact player. We discuss the lessons he learned from navigating growth plateaus, the importance of purpose-driven leadership, and how adopting systems like Metronomics transformed his business. Our conversation also touches on the decision to sell the company, the impact of distraction on business, and the necessity of building a strong sales team. Ultimately, Carl emphasizes the importance of growth and the wi...2024-12-081h 09The Freedom Experience with Jean MoncrieffEpisode 31: The Bank's 6-Month Ultimatum with Richard BryanRichard Bryan stepped into leadership at age 28, inheriting a struggling $120M family automotive business in the UK facing $3.5M in annual losses. Through radical decision-making and cultural transformation, he turned the company around by prioritizing mentorship, transparency, and building high-performing teams. Today, as a keynote speaker and executive coach, he helps business owners master succession planning and create sustainable enterprises that thrive without their constant presence.
In our conversation, we explore the challenges of turning around a failing business, the importance of radical transparency in leadership, and the critical role of succession planning beyond just the CEO...2024-12-0148 minThe Freedom Experience with Jean MoncrieffEpisode 30: Finding Your True Self with Rob DubeRob Dube's entrepreneurial path revealed a powerful truth: sustainable success starts from within. After building imageOne into a Forbes Small Giant, he discovered meditation and mindfulness weren't just personal practices - they transformed his leadership. Today, through the 10 Disciplines, his books "Shine" and "donothing," and his leadership retreats, Rob helps driven entrepreneurs find that elusive balance between remarkable business results and inner peace. His approach shows how slowing down, through practices like meditation and ten-year thinking, actually accelerates meaningful success.
In our conversation, we explore the complexities of leadership, the journey to finding one's true self, and...2024-11-241h 00The Freedom Experience with Jean MoncrieffEpisode 29: The Hidden Truth About Purpose at Work with Zach Mercurio 🎙️ THE FREEDOM EXPERIENCE - Episode 29
The Hidden Truth About Purpose at Work with Zach Mercurio
In this powerful conversation with Zach Mercurio, we explore why purpose isn't just about having a mission statement - it's about creating environments where people truly feel they matter. Zach shares insights from his research and upcoming book about how leaders can build cultures of significance in their organizations.
🔑 KEY TAKEAWAYS:
Purpose exists in every role - it's about connecting work to human impact
Creating purpose statements is only 1% of the work - implementation is key
Leaders need speci...2024-11-1758 minThe Freedom Experience with Jean MoncrieffEpisode 28: Art Saxby on Breaking Growth Barriers Through Market FocusArt Saxby is the founder and CEO of Chief Outsiders, a company revolutionizing how mid-sized businesses access executive talent through fractional leadership. From his early days as a "born nomad" to leadership roles at Frito-Lay, Kellogg's, and Coca-Cola, Art has mastered the art of thriving in new situations. At age 50, driven by necessity during the 2009 recession, he founded Chief Outsiders, which now boasts over 130 battle-tested marketing and sales executives helping companies reignite growth.
In this dynamic episode of The Freedom Experience, Art shares his proven "Growth Gears" methodology and reveals why even the best-run companies sometimes struggle...2024-11-1052 minThe Freedom Experience with Jean MoncrieffEpisode 27 - Culture as Strategy: How Purpose and Values Drove a 22X Valuation with Paul SpiegelmanPaul Spiegelman is the co-founder of the Small Giants community, a peer group of purpose-driven business leaders. As the former chief culture officer of Stericycle and co-founder/former CEO of Beryl Health, Paul has pioneered approaches to building culture-first organizations. His journey from founding a medical alert business in the mid-1980s to selling Beryl Health for 22x EBITDA demonstrates how purpose-driven leadership can create exceptional business value while prioritizing people.
In this episode of The Freedom Experience, Paul and I explore the connection between purpose, culture, and business success. We discuss how putting employees first creates...2024-11-021h 00
Tip Top - Grow Up Your Business With MetronomicsUnlocking Intentional Growth: A Guide for Business Owners with Jean Moncrieff
Tip Top - Grow Up Your Business with Metronomics, hosted by Shannon Susko, welcomes Jean Moncrieff for an inspiring conversation about entrepreneurship and intentional business growth.
In this episode, Jean dives into the highs and lows of building a business, sharing insights on leadership, team dynamics, and learning from failures. The conversation covers essential topics every entrepreneur faces, from navigating change and fostering trust to leveraging AI in business coaching. Jean also offers advice on exit strategies and setting future goals that drive long-term growth.
Tune in for valuable insights from industry experts! Full episode here: https://youtu.be...2024-10-2839 minThe Freedom Experience with Jean MoncrieffEpisode 26: The Secret to Building a Business AND Staying Happy with Mike JonesMike Jones is the founder of Better Happy, an award-winning consultancy that helps businesses thrive by focusing on happiness and high performance. Drawing from his diverse background—including five years of military service, time spent in monasteries in Nepal and Thailand, and building his own businesses—Mike brings a unique perspective on what it takes to create sustainable success. He is also the author of The Happy Business Revolution, now available, which offers a fresh take on building businesses aligned with well-being and fulfillment.
In this episode of The Freedom Experience, Mike and I discuss how fulfillment, not...2024-10-2752 minThe Freedom Experience with Jean MoncrieffEpisode 25: Understanding the Game of Ownership with Ryan TansomIn this episode of The Freedom Experience® Podcast, I sit down with Ryan Tansom, founder of Independence by Design, to explore his journey of turning around his family business and creating his ownership framework. Ryan opens up about the gut-wrenching experience of "eating glass" during the five years he spent turning around a $21 million business, navigating the emotional toll of payroll struggles, and managing cash flow. He also discusses the pivotal moment when they sold the company to a competitor and how that '10-year therapy session' reshaped his understanding of business and life.
Through his experiences, R...2024-10-201h 02The Freedom Experience with Jean MoncrieffEpisode 24: The Accidental Entrepreneur: How Howard Blake Built 20 Companies Across 4 ContinentsHoward Blake is a serial entrepreneur who’s built over 20 companies across four continents. Starting from humble beginnings—selling shirts out of the trunk of his car—he went on to scale businesses in diverse industries, from call centers to digital finance. Blake’s journey is a testament to resilience, adaptability, and the power of bootstrapping, offering valuable insights into entrepreneurial growth without a safety net.2024-10-131h 04The Freedom Experience with Jean MoncrieffEpisode 23: From Desperate CEO to Life-Changing Exits in Under 6 Years with Shannon Byrne SuskoIn this episode of The Freedom Experience® Podcast, I sit down with renowned entrepreneur and author Shannon Byrne Susko. Shannon, the creator of the Metronomics framework and author of several best-selling books, has revolutionized how businesses execute their growth strategies. Widely recognized for her leadership and innovation, she has earned accolades, including being named one of Canada's Top 100 Most Powerful Women multiple times. In our conversation, we explore her journey from being a desperate CEO to achieving multiple life-changing exits and how those experiences inspired the creation of Metronomics and the 3HAG (Three-Year Highly Achievable Goal). A system that uni...2024-10-061h 00The Freedom Experience with Jean MoncrieffEpisode #22: Empowering Entrepreneurs with Financial Wisdom with Mackey McNeilIn this episode of The Freedom Experience, I sit down with Mackey McNeill, a trailblazing entrepreneur and financial expert, to explore the challenges faced by business owners and the critical role of financial planning in business success. Mackey shares her unique journey of building a successful business, the importance of intention in achieving business goals, and how fear can drive poor decision-making for entrepreneurs.
As the founder of Mackey Advisors, a CFO firm for fast-growing businesses and those striving for intentional growth, Mackey brings more than just numbers to the table—she brings heart, purpose, and decades of e...2024-09-2955 min
The Freedom Experience with Jean MoncrieffEpisode #21: Tasty Catering's Cultural Revolution and Entrepreneurial Spirit with Tom WalterIn this episode of The Freedom Experience® Podcast, I sit down with Tom Walter, Founder, CEO, and Chief Culture Officer at Tasty Catering. Tom is a true serial entrepreneur, having grown Tasty Catering from its humble beginnings as a Chicago hot dog stand into one of the top four catering companies in Chicago, with group revenues surpassing $85 million.
Tom's story is one of transformation, driven by a deep belief in the power of relationships, culture, and people. In this conversation, we dive into the cultural revolution that took place at Tasty Catering in 2005, when two young employees c...2024-09-221h 06
The Freedom Experience with Jean MoncrieffEpisode #20: Inside the CEO Doom Loop - Glen Dall's Turnaround SecretsIn this Episode
Glen Dall shares his journey from working on an assembly line to becoming the CEO of a publicly traded company. Starting in the automotive industry, he faced setbacks, returned to school, and transitioned into the food marketing industry. As CEO, he turned the company around by focusing on customers, supporting the sales team, and cutting costs, but eventually left due to conflicting visions with new investors.
Glenn then became a business consultant and scaling-up coach, helping other CEOs avoid the CEO Doom Loop—a cycle of poor decisions and micromanagement driven by fe...2024-09-1558 min
The Freedom Experience with Jean MoncrieffEpisode #19: Making Valuations Part of Your Business Strategy with Graham StevenGraham Steven, CEO and co-founder of bizval discusses the importance of business valuations for small business owners and how bizval aims to make valuations more accessible. He shares his personal journey to entrepreneurship and the inspiration behind creating bizval.
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Valuations are crucial for small business owners to understand their company's current value and strategically plan for future growth and success.
The five pillars of a valuable business are: developing owner independence, establishing effective systems and processes, focusing on cash profits...2024-09-0847 min
Better Happy Business Culture Podcast / With Mike JonesStrategic Exit: The Roadmap to Selling Your Business, Featuring Jean Moncrieff | Ep 034Whether you want to sell your business or not.... you should be planning to.
Join me and business strategist Jean Moncrieff in this episode to find out why you should and how you can set your business up to be sellable (big and small).
Jeans Links:
Website | LinkedIn
Mike's Links:
LinkedIn 2023-12-141h 19
Akeru's "The Open Door" DJ Mix SeriesThe Open Door v54.0 Dj MixEpisode v54.0 of Akeru's original "The Open Door" Dj Mix Series.
The Open Door Episode v54.0 Setlist
Sander Wilder - Edge of Tomorrow (Extended Mix)
Citizen Kain - Bareknuckler (Stereo Express Remix)
Creek, Briana, RIKO & GUGGA - Clocks and Coasts feat. Briana (Extended Mix)
Atlantis, Gutenn, LITCHI - Elastic (Vincenzo Sarti Remix)
Dr Alex - Galaxia (Original Mix)
Kudus - Signal (Extended Mix)
Leon Blaq - Start A War (Vocal Mix)
Soul Engineers - Nomad Dreams (Extended Mix)
John Grand & Dave Raval - Midnight Sun (Extended Mix)
Mr. Navigator - Heart Of The Night (Original Mix)
Samantha Liza - Sin...2022-12-172h 22
LESH♫ DreamTime Episode #104DreamTime Episode #104 with Lesh
[00:30] 01. Cosmaks & Skua - Fly Away (Lesh Remix) [Soluna Music]
[06:42] 02. Francisco Cervantes - You're With Me (Yasin Guven Remix) [Soluna Music]
[11:01] 03. Andreas J - Meet Me There (Original Mix) [Dynamic Progressions]
[14:52] 04. Janusec - Fleeting Love (FJ Remix) [RockRiverRecords]
[19:17] 05. Lumidelic - Good Old Days (Original Mix) [Synth Collective]
[26:11] 06. South Pole - Simplicity (Extended Mix) [Emergent Shores]
[30:56] 07. Deni Sunrise - Chasing The Lines (Original Mix) [Summer Melody]
[35:00] 08. Mark Moncrieff & Seraphym - Everything About You (Extended Mix) [Emergent Shores]
[41:17] 09. Mekao - Sunderland (Original Mix) [Summer Melody]
[47:19] 10. Jean Boris - Loneliness (Original Mix) [Soluna Music]
[49:49] 11. 2bnsn - Mirai (Original Mix) [Synth...2022-08-151h 01
Movies and Booze on MoncrieffMovies and Booze: #LegomoviesFor Movies and Booze this week Sean Moncrieff was live from the Osprey Hotel in Nass. Jean Smullen, Dean McGuinness, Brian Lloyd, and Fionnuala Jones all joined Sean on the show.
This week's wines with thanks to Marks and Spencer included:
2020 Marks & Spencer Gold Label Sauvignon Blanc IGP €8.00
2020 Marks & Spencer Rosso (Red) Puglia IGT €9.00
Marks and Spender Origins of Mosaic Pale Ale2022-08-0541 min
Movies and Booze on MoncrieffMovies and Booze: #PersuasionJean Smullen, Annette Freeman, and Esther McCarthy all joined Sean Moncrieff for this week's movies and booze with thanks to Marks and Spencer.
This week's wines are listed below all with thanks to Marks and Spencer.
2020 Allram Grüner Veltliner, Strass, (Kamptal DAC) €23.00
Stockists: Blackrock Cellar, Co Dublin; Drinkstore, Dublin 8; D-Six Off Licence, Harold’s Cross; McHugh’s Off-Licence Artane & Malahide Road; Nectar Wines, Sandyford; Pinto Wines, Drumcondra and The Wine Pair, Lr Clanbrassil St, Dublin 1.
2020 Jurtschitsch Zweigelt €22.95
Stockists: Ely Wine Store Maynooth & www.elywinebar.ie; Eleven Deli, Greystones; Wine Pair, Dublin 8 and Quintessential Wines, Drogheda2022-07-1540 min
Movies and Booze on MoncrieffMovies & Booze: #TruckerMoviesSean was joined by an expert panel, as always, for this week's Movies and Booze, with Esther McCarthy, Jean Smullen & Fionnuala Jones...
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Movies and Booze on MoncrieffMovies & Booze: #AirlineMoviesSean was joined by an expert panel, as always, for this week's Movies and Booze, with Sarina Bellissimo, Jean Smullen & Fionnuala Jones.
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Movies and Booze on MoncrieffMovies & Booze: #NuclearMoviesSean was joined by an expert panel, as always, for this week's Movies and Booze, with Esther McCarthy, Jean Smullen & Fionnuala Jones.
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You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.2021-08-2044 min
Movies and Booze on MoncrieffMovies & Booze #CultishMoviesToday Sean broadcasted live from the brand new TV studios in Marconi House...
He was joined by Musician, Susan O’Neill, Sarina Bellissimo, Jean Smullen, Dean McGuinness and Amanda Brunker for Movies & Booze!
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Movies and Booze on MoncrieffMovies & Booze: #OutdoorSummerMoviesSean was joined by an expert panel, as always, for this week's Movies and Booze, with Esther McCarthy, Jean Smullen & Fionnuala Jones.
Listen and subscribe to Moncrieff on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify.
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You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.2021-06-0443 min
The Freedom Experience with Jean MoncrieffWhy we procrastinate and how to beat it as you scale your businessProcrastination has plagued us since the dawn of time. In this episode, I share some insights on understanding why we procrastinate and tips for taming your procrastination demons. If you enjoy this episode and it inspired you in some way, I’d love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag me Jean, https://www.instagram.com/jean.moncrieff/ (@jean.moncrieff).
To get my FREE Business Exit Strategy Guide, click https://jeanmoncrieff.kartra.com/page/exit-guide (here) right now!
Haven’t left a re...2021-05-1229 min
The Freedom Experience with Jean MoncrieffWhy we procrastinate and how to beat it as you scale your businessProcrastination has plagued us since the dawn of time. In this episode, I share some insights on understanding why we procrastinate and tips for taming your procrastination demons. If you enjoy this episode and it inspired you somehow, I’d love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway.
In this episode, you’ll hear:
Why we procrastinate and why procrastination isn't necessarily a bad thing
The root causes of procrastination
Tips for taming your procrastination demons
Resources:
To get my FREE Business Exit Strategy Guide, click here.
The Marketing 360 a simpl...2021-05-1229 min
Movies and Booze on MoncrieffMovies & Booze: #SweetieMoviesSean was joined by an expert panel, as always, for this week's Movies and Booze, with Esther McCarthy, Jean Smullen & Fionnuala Jones.
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Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.
You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.2021-05-0742 min
The Freedom Experience with Jean MoncrieffHow Marketing Is Key To Your Exit StrategyWhen it comes time to sell your company, marketing will play a bigger role than you might suspect.
In this episode, I share how marketing is key to your exit strategy and how it demonstrates the potential for scale to an acquirer.
In This Episode You’ll Hear:
Why axing marketing to increase profits is a bad idea
How a marketing system demonstrates growth
How getting clear on what you want reduces marketing spend...and improves results
Five steps to creating a marketing system
Show Notes :
The Marketing 360, a simple marketing assessment
Chie...2021-05-0521 minThe Freedom Experience with Jean MoncrieffHow Marketing Is Key To Your Exit StrategyWhen it comes time to sell your company, marketing will play a bigger role than you might suspect. In this episode, I share how marketing is key to your exit strategy and how it demonstrates the potential for scale to an acquirer.
If you enjoy this episode and it inspired you in some way, I’d love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag me Jean, https://www.instagram.com/jean.moncrieff/ (@jean.moncrieff).
To get my FREE Business Exit Strategy Gu...2021-05-0521 minThe Freedom Experience with Jean MoncrieffWhat To Think About When You Think About ExitingHaruki Murakami writes, “Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional”. If you aren’t careful, suffering can lead you to a premature exit. In this episode I reflect on some of the thoughts I’ve had since selling my business, and why you should conduct some thought experiments before selling too. If you enjoy this episode and it inspired you in some way, I’d love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag me Jean, https://www.instagram.com/jean.moncrieff/ (@jean.moncrieff...2021-04-2815 min
The Freedom Experience with Jean MoncrieffWhat To Think About When You Think About ExitingHaruki Murakami writes, “Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional”. If you aren’t careful, suffering can lead you to a premature exit.
In this episode I reflect on some of the thoughts I’ve had since selling my business, and why you should conduct some thought experiments before selling too.
In This Episode You’ll Hear:
A pile of cash vs cash flow - which makes most sense for you?
How about hiring a CEO - even a mediocre one?
No Man’s Land - Retreat, Sell or Scale.
How holding onto control brings suffering
...2021-04-2815 minThe Freedom Experience with Jean MoncrieffYour Unique Ability Is Your Differentiator, And Your Company’s TooWith so many “me too” businesses out there, finding your ‘uniqueness’, has never been more important. It’s essential for building a sustainable competitive advantage and the foundation of a great business. In this episode, I share four simple frameworks to help you create some uniqueness in your business. If you enjoy this episode and it inspired you in some way, I’d love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag me Jean, https://www.instagram.com/jean.moncrieff/ (@jean.moncrieff).
To get my FR...2021-04-2126 min
The Freedom Experience with Jean MoncrieffYour Unique Ability Is Your Differentiator, And Your Company’s TooWith so many “me too” businesses out there, finding your ‘uniqueness’, has never been more important. It’s essential for building a sustainable competitive advantage and the foundation of a great business.
In this episode, I share four simple frameworks to help you create some uniqueness in your business.
In This Episode You’ll Hear:
What is a unique differentiator?
How a business without a unique differentiator is in a precarious position Why it’s so important to have a unique differentiator.
Four simple ways to discover your unique differentiator.
Show Notes:
Talk Triggers...2021-04-2126 minThe Freedom Experience with Jean MoncrieffShould I use a broker to sell my business or go it alone?So, if you are thinking about selling your business. You’ve seen the websites for the big, national brokers, but you’ve also heard some horror stories from friends about their experiences. The right broker can make selling a business less painless, but you need to choose wisely… If you enjoy this episode and it inspired you in some way, I’d love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag me Jean, https://www.instagram.com/jean.moncrieff/ (@jean.moncrieff).
To get m...2021-04-1416 min
The Freedom Experience with Jean MoncrieffShould I use a broker to sell my business or go it alone?So, if you are thinking about selling your business. You’ve seen the websites for the big, national brokers, but you’ve also heard some horror stories from friends about their experiences. The right broker can make selling a business less painless, but you need to choose wisely…
In This Episode You’ll Hear:
The difference between a broker, an M&A advisor and an investment banker. 5 actions before engaging a business exit intermediary.
5 steps you can take to ease the transaction fee sting.
show notes:
Learn more about the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS)
The Innovat...2021-04-1416 minThe Freedom Experience with Jean MoncrieffStop Putting The Lead Generation Cart Before The Strategy HorseMost business owners I talk to recognize that the future of their business depends on a clear strategy, but equally, most of them can’t see the forest for the trees. In this episode, I share five ideas for simplifying your business and putting together a plan, so you can get back to the business of creating a lead generation system that consistently attracts your ideal client. If you enjoy this episode and it inspired you in some way, I’d love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, post...2021-04-0714 min
The Freedom Experience with Jean MoncrieffStop Putting The Lead Generation Cart Before The Strategy HorseMost business owners I talk to recognise that the future of their business depends on a clear strategy, but equally, most of them can’t see the forest for the trees.
In this episode, I share five ideas for simplifying your business and putting together a plan, so you can get back to the business of creating a lead generation system that consistently attracts your ideal client.
In This Episode You’ll Hear:
The reason most businesses fail.
The importance of reining in your products and services.
How to create a strategy in a coupl...2021-04-0714 min
The Freedom Experience with Jean MoncrieffHow To Build A Sustainable Competitive AdvantageBuilding a sustainable competitive advantage for your business gives you a killer advantage in your chosen industry. In this episode, I discuss where most business owners get stuck and share techniques you can use to hone your competitive advantage now and well into the future.
In This Episode You’ll Hear:
Why creating a sustainable competitive advantage is so important.
What's holding you back from building your competitive advantage.
Two places you can look to help you focus and build your competitive advantage.
Five frameworks you can use to strip things down to your core competencies.
On...2021-03-3121 minThe Freedom Experience with Jean MoncrieffHow To Build A Sustainable Competitive AdvantageBuilding a sustainable competitive advantage for your business gives you a killer advantage in your chosen industry. In this episode, I talk about where most business owners get stuck and share techniques you can use to hone your competitive advantage...now and well into the future. If you enjoy this episode and it inspired you in some way, I’d love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag me Jean, https://www.instagram.com/jean.moncrieff/ (@jean.moncrieff).
To get my...2021-03-3121 min
The Freedom Experience with Jean MoncrieffI Can't Rely On My People To Run My Business...What Should I Do?Any advice on how to make sure my business continues to run while I'm away? Sure, build a systems-dependent business.
In this episode: I share a 7-step approach to building systems and implementing them in your business.
You’ll Hear:
Why people do not run businesses.
About the most successful small business in the world.
How a sales consultancy making $30 million sold for $162 million.
A 7-Step Approach to building systems in your business.
Resources:
You can grab a copy of my Business Exit Strategy Guide here
Join Emerge Insights, our newsletter, for weekly tips...2021-03-2417 minThe Freedom Experience with Jean MoncrieffI Can't Rely On My People To Run My Business...What Should I Do?Any advice on how to make sure my business continues to run while I'm away? Sure, build a systems-dependent business. In this episode, I share a 7-step approach to building systems and implementing them in your business. If you enjoy this episode and it inspired you in some way, I’d love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag me Jean, https://www.instagram.com/jean.moncrieff/ (@jean.moncrieff).
To get my FREE Business Exit Strategy Guide, click https://je...2021-03-2417 min
The Freedom Experience with Jean MoncrieffFour Strategies For Building Value In Your BusinessIn this episode I talk about : four magic strategies that can change everything in your business. I call them the CORE-4 (not very creative, I know).
These are four strategies you can focus on to increase your freedom and the value of your business
Show notes:
The CORE-4 Strategies for building a valuable business. The four areas of over dependence in a business. How focusing on a niche is critical for your business growth. The connection importance of finding recurring revenue in your business.
Resources:
You can grab a copy of...2021-03-1714 minThe Freedom Experience with Jean MoncrieffFour Strategies For Building Value In Your BusinessSo today's episode is about four magic strategies that can change everything in your business. I call them the CORE-4 (not very creative, I know). Anyway, these are four strategies you can focus on to increase your freedom and the value of your business. If you enjoy this episode and it inspired you in some way, I’d love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag me Jean, https://www.instagram.com/jean.moncrieff/ (@jean.moncrieff).
To get my FR...2021-03-1714 minThe Freedom Experience with Jean MoncrieffIn this episode, I tackle the question: How do you avoid an earnout. I was talking to the owner of an online gaming business the other day and one of his big concerns was: when we sell, how long will I have to work for the new owner, and how much of the deal value will get tied up in the earnout? In this episode, I answer those questions.In this episode, I tackle the question: How do you avoid an earnout. I was talking to the owner of an online gaming business the other day and one of his big concerns was: when we sell, how long will I have to work for the new owner, and how much of the deal value will get tied up in the earnout? In this episode, I answer those questions. If you enjoy this episode and it inspired you in some way, I’d love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of you listening on yo...2021-03-1012 min
The Freedom Experience with Jean MoncrieffHow To Avoid An EarnoutIn this episode, I tackle the question: How do you avoid an earnout?
I recently spoke with an online gaming business owner who had major concerns about selling his company: How long would he have to work for the new owner, and how much of the deal value would be tied up in the earnout?
In this episode, I explain an earnout and share one of five strategies to minimize it. If you find this episode helpful or inspiring, I’d love to hear your thoughts and biggest takeaway.
Show notes:
Learn mo...2021-03-1012 minThe Freedom Experience with Jean MoncrieffHow To Go From Owner to CEOHow do I go from owner-operator to CEO? How do I go from a one-man show to owning a company with a team capable of running the business without me? How do I transition from an adolescent business to a mature business? That's the question I answer in this week's episode. Hint: it begins with a plan... If you enjoy this episode and it inspired you in some way, I’d love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag me Je...2021-03-0314 min
The Freedom Experience with Jean MoncrieffHow To Go From Owner to CEOHow do I go from owner-operator to CEO? How do I go from a one-man show to owning a company with a team capable of running the business without me? How do I transition from an adolescent business to a mature business? That's the question I answer in this week's episode. Hint: it begins with a plan...
In This Episode You’ll Hear:
The reason most businesses never grow-up.
The importance of founding a business that works without you.
How to transition from an adolescent to a mature company.
Why envisioning, planning, and articulating your vision is...2021-03-0314 minThe Freedom Experience with Jean MoncrieffHow To Build A Successful Leadership TeamBuilding a strong leadership team is one of the most important things you can do to drive up the value of your business. One of the biggest fears buyers have when buying a business is that they will effectively end up buying you. To remove yourself from the business, you need to build a leadership team that can run your business at an operational level and systematise your business as much as possible.
If you enjoy this episode and it inspired you in some way, I’d love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of...2021-02-2415 min
The Freedom Experience with Jean MoncrieffHow To Build A Successful Leadership TeamBuilding a strong leadership team is one of the most important things you can do to drive up the value of your business. One of the biggest fears buyers have when buying a business is that they will effectively end up buying you. To remove yourself from the business, you need to build a leadership team that can run your business at an operational level and systematise your business as much as possible.
In This Episode You’ll Hear:
The importance of self-awareness
Sell your vision to your leadership team
Build a leadership team for...2021-02-2415 minThe Freedom Experience with Jean MoncrieffThe One Thing They Don't Teach You In Business SchoolYour relationship with your business plays a critical role in the value of your company. However, nurturing a positive relationship is not something they teach in business schools...or many other places for that matter. In this episode, I share the importance of having a positive, loving relationship with your business — particularly when you're at the end of your tether and feel like sailing off into the sunset. If you enjoy this episode and it inspired you in some way, I’d love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of you listening on your devi...2021-02-1716 min
The Freedom Experience with Jean MoncrieffThe One Thing They Don't Teach You In Business SchoolYour relationship with your business plays a critical role in the value of your company. However, nurturing a positive relationship is not something they teach in business schools...or many other places for that matter.
In this episode I share the importance of having a positive, loving relationship with your business — particularly when you're at the end of your tether and feel like sailing off into the sunset.
In this episode, you’ll hear:
Why you need to fall back in love with your business. If you don’t love your business, no one else wil...2021-02-1716 minThe Freedom Experience with Jean MoncrieffThe 1-Hour WorkweekWhat would have to be in place so that if you only have one hour a week to speak to someone in your business, in that hour you’re able to uncover enough about the business to know what’s working and what’s not working—and what’s needed to fix it and get it done through someone other than yourself?2021-02-0915 min
The Freedom Experience with Jean MoncrieffThe 1-Hour WorkweekWhat would have to be in place so that if you only have one hour a week to speak to someone in your business, in that hour you’re able to uncover enough about the business to know what’s working and what’s not working—and what’s needed to fix it and get it done through someone other than yourself?
Resources:
You can grab a copy of my Business Exit Strategy Guide here
Join Emerge Insights, our newsletter, for weekly tips on scaling your business
Assess Your Company's Scalability Socre here
Connect with me on:
LinkedI...2021-02-0915 minThe Freedom Experience with Jean MoncrieffWhy Chasing Revenue Doesn't Increase Business Value (And What Does)Want to increase your business value? Well, there's gold hidden in your intangible assets. Most of us equate increasing business value with making more sales. But more deals into a rickety business is a recipe for disaster — especially if you're fighting fires on all fronts. In this episode, I'll show you where the gold lies... and help you create a healthier, more valuable business.2021-02-0312 min
The Freedom Experience with Jean MoncrieffWhy Chasing Revenue Doesn't Increase Business Value (And What Does)Want to increase your business value? Well, there's gold hidden in your intangible assets. Most of us equate increasing business value with making more sales. But more deals into a rickety business is a recipe for disaster — especially if you're fighting fires on all fronts. In this episode, I'll show you where the gold lies... and help you create a healthier, more valuable business.2021-02-0312 minThe Freedom Experience with Jean MoncrieffDealing With Business Exit OverwhelmSwitching gears from chasing revenue to creating a valuable business can feel overwhelming. A positive mindset goes a long way to helping you cope with the overwhelm associated with preparing your business for an exit event. In this episode, I share some tips on dealing with overwhelm.2021-01-2613 min
The Freedom Experience with Jean MoncrieffDealing With Business Exit OverwhelmSwitching gears from chasing revenue to creating a valuable business can feel overwhelming. A positive mindset goes a long way to helping you cope with the overwhelm associated with preparing your business for an exit event. In this episode, I share some tips on dealing with overwhelm.2021-01-2613 min
Record MegamixMegamix by DJ Peretse #2311 (29-05-2020)01. Bass Project, Huge Carter - Feelin Alright
02. Bodyworx, Moti – Sweat
03. Rompasso – Ignis
04. Don Diablo feat. Zak Abel – Bad
05. Komodo & Sykes - Miami Deja Vu (Club Version)
06. Armin Van Buuren & Brennan Heart feat. Andreas Moe - All On Me
07. Galantis – Steel
08. Fisher - Losing It
09. Zivert feat. Niletto - Fly 2
10. Klingande, Denis First - Pumped Up
11. Jubel - On The Beach
12. Diplo, Sidepiece - On My Mind
13. Why So Sad - Out Of Time
14. Bodybangers - You Are Not Alone
15. Spada - Stay Here
16. Kshmr, Nevve - Do Bad Well
17. Stadiumx & Sebastian Wibe, Moti feat. Mingue - We Are Life
18. 220 Kid Gracey...2020-05-3050 min
Record MegamixMegamix by DJ Peretse #2311 (29-05-2020)01. Bass Project, Huge Carter - Feelin Alright
02. Bodyworx, Moti – Sweat
03. Rompasso – Ignis
04. Don Diablo feat. Zak Abel – Bad
05. Komodo and Sykes - Miami Deja Vu (Club Version)
06. Armin Van Buuren and Brennan Heart feat. Andreas Moe - All On Me
07. Galantis – Steel
08. Fisher - Losing It
09. Zivert feat. Niletto - Fly 2
10. Klingande, Denis First - Pumped Up
11. Jubel - On The Beach
12. Diplo, Sidepiece - On My Mind
13. Why So Sad - Out Of Time
14. Bodybangers - You Are Not Alone
15. Spada - Stay Here
16. Kshmr, Nevve - Do Bad Well
17. Stadiumx and Sebastian Wibe, Moti feat. Mingue - We Are Life...2020-05-3000 minRecord MegamixMegamix by DJ Peretse #2308 (08-05-2020)01. Steve Modana, Adanna Duru – Cry
02. Jerome Price feat. Mei Mei – Freak
03. Steff Da Campo Dave Crusher - Get Down
04. Klaas – Fighter
05. Marnik feat. Pollyanna - Made Of Stars
06. Steve Aoki, Alan Walker, Isak - Are You Lonely
07. C-Bool - Catch You
08. Tujamo, Lotten - One Million
09. Rihanna, Ed Marquis - Pon De Replay
10. Junona Boys – Relax
11. Malluf - Fly Away
12. K-391, Alan Walker, Tungevaag, Mangoo - Play (K-391, Norda Remix)
13. Avicii feat. Chris Martin – Heaven
14. Billie Eilish - Everything I Wanted (Arroy & Sergey Raf Remix)
15. Stylezz, Rude Boy - Make You Fly
16. Steve Aoki feat. Icona Pop - I Love My Friends...2020-05-0949 minRecord MegamixMegamix by DJ Peretse #2308 (08-05-2020)01. Steve Modana, Adanna Duru – Cry
02. Jerome Price feat. Mei Mei – Freak
03. Steff Da Campo Dave Crusher - Get Down
04. Klaas – Fighter
05. Marnik feat. Pollyanna - Made Of Stars
06. Steve Aoki, Alan Walker, Isak - Are You Lonely
07. C-Bool - Catch You
08. Tujamo, Lotten - One Million
09. Rihanna, Ed Marquis - Pon De Replay
10. Junona Boys – Relax
11. Malluf - Fly Away
12. K-391, Alan Walker, Tungevaag, Mangoo - Play (K-391, Norda Remix)
13. Avicii feat. Chris Martin – Heaven
14. Billie Eilish - Everything I Wanted (Arroy and Sergey Raf Remix)
15. Stylezz, Rude Boy - Make You Fly
16. Steve Aoki feat. Icona Pop - I Love My Fr...2020-05-0900 minRecord MegamixMegamix by DJ Peretse #2300 (06-03-2020)Alex Gaudino and Bottai Feat. Moncrieff and Blush - Remember Me
Dj Peretse, Jane Santiago - Billie Jean
Audiosoulz – Dancefloor
Ilkay Sencan - Do It
Rockefeller - Same Man
Thk and Pacha Man - Warrior (Amice Remix)
Saint Jhn - Roses (Imanbek Remix)
Lowderz, Hugo Doche and 2gether - Drop It Low
Keanu Silva, Don Diablo - King Of My Castle
Avicii Feat Agnes, Vargas and Lagola - Tough Love (Tiesto Remix)
Tones and I - Dance Monkey (Dj Noiz Remix)
Qodes – Lie
Martin Garrix Feat. Macklemore and Patrick Stump - Summer Days (Vintage Culture and Bruno Be Remix)
The Week...2020-03-0700 min
The Freedom Experience with Jean Moncrieff5 Signs Your Business Is Dependent On YouDo you feel like you’re being held captive by your business? Maybe you feel like you need to be at the centre of every decision, or that every customer wants to deal with you directly, or that you're the only salesperson in the business. Then this episode is for YOU! I’ll talk you through five signs that you might be at the centre of a 'hub & spoke' business model. And how to go from being at the centre of every decision to leading an empowered team of people.2019-11-0811 min
The Freedom Experience with Jean Moncrieff5 Signs your business is too dependent on youDo you feel like you’re being held captive by your business? Maybe you feel like you need to be at the centre of every decision, or that every customer wants to deal with you directly, or that you're the only salesperson in the business. Then this episode is for YOU! I’ll talk you through five signs that you might be at the centre of a 'hub & spoke' business model. And how to go from being at the centre of every decision to leading an empowered team of people.2019-11-0800 min
The Freedom Experience with Jean MoncrieffReasons your business needs a subscription modelIf you’re looking for ways to increase the value of your largest asset, then this episode is for YOU! Learn six reasons why a subscription model can add value to your business.2019-10-3116 min
The Freedom Experience with Jean MoncrieffReasons your business needs a subscription modelIf you’re looking for ways to increase the value of your largest asset, then this episode is for YOU! Learn six reasons why a subscription model can add value to your business.2019-10-3116 min
Boston AthenæumJean Findlay, "Chasing Lost Time: The Life of C.K. Scott Moncrieff: Soldier, Spy, and Translator"May 14, 2015 at the Boston Athenæum.
Since 1922, English-language readers have been able to leap into the prose of Proust thanks to translator C. K. Scott Moncrieff, who wrestled with Proust’s seven-volume masterpiece—published as Remembrance of Things Past—until his death in 1930. In her book, Chasing Lost Time: The Life of C.K. Scott Moncrieff: Soldier, Spy, and Translator, Jean Findlay reveals aspects of Scott Moncrieff’s life which have remained hidden behind the genius of the man whose reputation he helped build. Catholic and homosexual; a partygoer who was lonely deep down; secretly a spy in Mussolini’s Italy; publ...2015-08-0441 min
AnalogueAnalogue Podcast #016 | NEILAIt's June 2015 and it's time for our 16th podcast. This time we present you Neila.
Neila aka Jean Ny is a young French dj and producer that migrated to Brussels in 2011. There he started the "DeepHeat" nights in which he is also resident. His dj sets have seen collaboration with names like Terence Fixmer, Lucy, Headless Horseman, Zadig and others.
Being a techno-enthousiast, he now dedicates all his energy to Techno.
Press play and njoy !
Tracklist:
01. Reeko - La_Metamorfosis [MD19]
02. Antonio Ruscito - Dissolvenza [MTR001]
03. Oscar Mulero - Dualistic Concept [POLEGROUP030]
04. Moving Thoughts - Psychose [MED007]
05. Tensal - C A...2015-06-021h 02