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Figure 8Mandy Friend Gigliotti: Scaling Up by Building Multiple BusinessesJulie's Big Gorgeous Goals: Official Workbook is here! Order your copy today.Ever wondered how a former Team Canada lacrosse player turns into a thriving entrepreneur? In Julie's conversation with Mandy Friend Gigliotti, they unpack her fascinating transition from athletics to real estate mogul to being the owner of multiple successful businesses. Mandy leads The Friend Team, a team in the top 1% of Realtors in the Rochester and Upstate New York regions. Founded on the values of FAITH: Family, Accountability, Integrity, Teamwork and Humility, her team will help over 200 clients, friends and families with over 50 m...2024-03-2142 min
Pursue YouMarriage Advice That Changed My LifeOne of the things I love most about this podcast is that I can have content that is all over the place! Yes, there is definitely value in a niche, but it is necessary, in my opinion to discuss a range of topics to best relate to listeners. Today I am excited to talk about marriage advice! The topic is always nerve-wracking, but these 2 powerful pieces of marriage advice have changed me and my marriage. I am not going to NOT share this message!2021-12-0430 minPursue YouAre You Pushing To Failure?One surprising thing a lot of people do not know about me, is that I was a high-level lacrosse player. It was a big deal in my life and a huge piece of my identity. Being in athletics has shaped the way that I think. Today, I am using this background as the way I make decisions, how I think about things, specifically about failure.2021-10-0531 minPursue You5 Things I Didn't Expect Becoming A Foster ParentI have some news! We have become foster parents! I kept feeling God calling us to not get pregnant again so we began looking into fostering! Here we are 2 years later- we have placements and I feel like we are ready to share a little about our experience. Today I brought on Laura, a close friend of mine, Laura Edwards! She is an Ontario County Home Finding Adoption Extraordinaire! We ill discuss 5 things that I didn’t expect when becoming a foster parent. Laura is going to add her experience as well as common misconceptions.2021-09-1445 minPursue You4 Ways To Stop Hustling"Hustling" is a topic I am super passionate about. And the growth of social media and entrepreneurship has really pushed the conversation to the forefront. I have never had trouble working hard, but my struggle began when it came time to STOP. But, if you don’t know how to stop, the cost can be damaging to you and those around you. I will discuss 4 ways to stop hustling and start begin to pursue you!2021-06-2928 minPursue YouYou Are Not Your SeasonChristy Wright runs “The Business Boutique.” She did a podcast on identity and one piece to her chat has been on my heart. “You are not your season.” She was referring to 2020 and how hard that season was. Data is coming out that a lot of the pressure families faced in 2020 had to do with children- activities, childcare, lack of support. I wanted to share some of my aha’s around this idea- the concept of your identity and how it relates to the season you are in. 2021-06-0722 minPursue YouHow To Disable The Handcuff Feature On Your PhoneA message I have been feeling and hearing most recently revolves around my cell phone and the idea that takes control of our lives like handcuffs! But, these particular handcuffs are self-inflicted because we are making the choice to have our hands on our phones. To "handcuff” means to make ineffective or powerless. What else does our phone make ineffective or powerless? Our phone can distract us from life and take things away from us, robbing us of important things. Today we discuss how to break your phone habits and get your life back!2021-05-3132 minPursue YouDo You Need A Habit Reset?Today I share a thought I had after driving past a sign during a recent visit to Florida. It read, “Its 12:00 o’clock somewh…just kidding! It’s 2021. Come on in!” It made me laugh but it also got me thinking. There is no denying 2020 was super had. Maybe you lost your job. Maybe you were able to keep your job. Either way it was a hard year for everyone. Today I discuss 6 ways you can reset your habits and, in turn, bring you back on the path of pursuing you.2021-05-1732 min
Moms in Real EstateBonus Episode: Girl, Educate Yourself on Work/Life Presence with Mandy GigliottiMoms in Real Estate2021-05-1713 minPursue YouLoving On Your "Night-Before-Self"Today I am discussing how to love your “night-before-self.” I was inspired by my younger sister Abbey. Loving on your night-before-self lays the foundation for tomorrow. Tomorrow quickly becomes today and today is your life! If there is one thing that you can do today that can change the course of your life, I believe one of them is taking care of your night-before-self. I share a few ways that I do!2021-04-1222 minPursue YouYour Path to PresenceToday I am discussing something that has been a passion project for me: the path to presence. My journey as an entrepreneur, a woman, a wife and a mother has completely evolved from where I was a decade ago...even last year! Seeking presence is a journey. I refer to presence as, “[being] fully focused on or involved in what one is doing or experiencing.” Although your body might be present; is your mind? Is your soul? I share some tips on how to jumpstart this journey.2021-03-2624 minPursue YouWhat Are You Too Busy For?“If the Devil can’t make you bad, he’ll make you busy.” My business coach shared with me on a coaching call recently. My word for the year is “listen.” You may know that I LOVE talking. Previous words for previous years were always something like “finding my voice” or “sharing my message,” aka something about talking. As I move into this new season of life, I feel like, for this year, I want to make it about listening. I share 3 questions to ask yourself.2021-03-1119 minPursue YouIs It Competition Or Growth?If you know my story, you know that, as a former athlete, I am competitive. I have always been competitive with others, but also with myself. I love working hard being better than I was yesterday. The drive that comes from this competitive nature is good...until it’s not. In Simon Sinek’s book “The Infinite Game" he explains the concept of competition versus inspiration. Do the things we surround ourselves with encourage competition or inspire us to be better? I discuss and share some strategies for growth.2021-02-2222 minPursue You5 Wealth Building Mistakes2020 was very difficult but there were many gifts that came from this past year, too. As many of us may have faced financial hardships over the past year, we are faced with hard conversations, many involving money. We have learned we may need to be smarter with our money, both from a business and personal standpoint. Today I am going to discuss my wealth journey. I will chat about what I have learned, mistakes I have made, successes I have found as well as 5 common wealth building mistakes.2021-02-1830 minPursue YouWhat's On Your Not-To-Do ListThis past year, my family has planned and completed two large business renovation projects. Aside from the time invested and the challenges 2020 presented, the mental and emotional loads were astronomical. After completion, I truly felt a weight had been lifted off my shoulders. When I do any big thing or have a lot on my plate, I realize I have to put new systems in place to survive. Said in another way, I learn that I either DO something, I DELEGATE something or DUMP something. Today I want to focus on the second two: Delegate and Dump. I believe...2021-02-1125 minPursue YouWhat's Your Rebound RateToday’s episode is inspired by my sister, Ashley. I was watching her with her kids, 2 boys and a little girl. One thing I recognized as I watched how she handles her kids and lives day-to-day as a mother figure to them was her ability to rebound or recover. If her children tested her patience, she did not let it affect the rest of her day. I personally feel this is a challenge for me. If I get frustrated, it takes me a while to recover. Today I discuss how I am practicing overcoming these challenges.2021-01-2732 minPursue YouDreaming SmallA big focus on my heart right now is this idea to think small and to dream small. I am a dreamer. I am constantly thinking as big as possible. So, it sometimes feels counterintuitive to what I have always known and what is in my soul. As a result, dreaming big has been a tough balance for me. Today I discuss dreaming small and how it can help you succeed.2021-01-2024 minPursue You5 Reasons You Need to Schedule a Vacation TodayI hope my title today caught your attention! 2020 has taught me so many things but one thing I am highlighting today is the fact that 2020 made me realize how much I loved my life BEFORE all of this. How much I was intentional with so many things that helped me reset and re-center. So many things will never be the same, but I am excited to get back into certain intentional activities, such as vacationing. I share why planning that next trip is so important.2020-12-2334 minPursue YouBuilding Your Re-Centering ToolboxLast episode I discussed setting goals amidst the uncertainty and how self-care needs to be a priority in times of uncertainty. When there are so many unknowns, having your cup filled provides this strong foundation to face whatever comes your way. Having a full cup means you are centered. So, what do you do if you are off-center or out of alignment? Today I am talking about building your very own re-centering toolbox.2020-12-1442 minPursue YouSetting Goals Amidst the UncertaintyToday we are discussing goal setting. We are in the season of setting goals for 2021! 2020 has been very unique. 2021 will as well. I am sharing thoughts on how I am working with my businesses and how we are setting goals in 2021 amidst the uncertainty.2020-12-0740 minPursue YouWhat Are You Too Afraid to Ask ForAs I’m starting to think about 2021, setting my intentions and goals for next year, I’m feeling this resistance. I think there are road blocks every year that come in all shapes and sizes. I want to name some reasons that goal-setting might leave you feeling afraid. I believe that when you name the things you fear, they seem to lose their power. I find myself able to look at these challenges or fears or worries differently. And that’s what I want today to be about for you.2020-11-1532 minPursue YouWhy You Don't Have to Wake Up Early to Be "Successful"Maybe the title today got your attention because you aren’t an “early riser.” You might feel that because you are not a “morning person” or someone who gets up early, you cannot be successful! This conversation today is about how you can be wildly successful even if you do not wake up early. I share key characteristics that we might consider applying to our lives and can set us up for more success.2020-11-0228 minPursue YouPursue You Picks: Attention ManagementSome of my favorite episodes that I get the honor to share with you are my Pursue You Picks. I love to share information on this platform and I love to inspire you to consume more information. Today I am discussing the book, “Attention Management,” by Maura Nevel Thomas. I hope the tidbits I share inspire you to consume the book yourself!2020-10-2333 minPursue YouFOMO, Screen Time, Setting Goals, Mom Guilt & Your Pace52! Episode #52! I have successfully completed 1 podcast per week for 1 year! I feel this is a perfect time for us to dig into the vault and highlight some of the episodes that made the most impact on you as the listeners and our community as a whole. One of my favorite parts of this podcast is how all-encompassing it is. I hope that today’s episode can serve as a starting point, as inspiration to give you an idea of what episodes you may want to listen to next!2020-10-0328 minPursue YouInternal Shifts vs External ShiftsToday I am discussing internal shifts vs external shifts. As I record this podcast in mid-September 2020, I notice, as I have in years past, that my “thermostat” is a bit low. I notice am not feeling right. So, I took out a pen and paper and journaled. I learned that this has been a difficult time for me for at least 5 years! Maybe it is emotions. Many of us may not think emotions are valid enough to be worthy of working towards an external change or shift. But sometimes those internal shifts are more important than we think!2020-09-2227 minPursue YouHow Having Kids Helped Me Scale My BusinessThis is Episode 50! I made a commitment to myself that I would premier 1 podcast per week! I am reaching a full year of the Pursue You Podcast and have learned so much along the way. Today I discuss how having kids connect and relate with business. I believe having children has actually helped me grow and scale my businesses and has positively impacted my life. I used to think you could not successfully have both. I share 10 reasons that having kids has helped me grow my businesses.2020-09-1332 minPursue You4 Ways to Find More TimeToday we are talking about time. Specifically finding more time in your day, in your week, in your month, in your life! We know we have a finite amount of town. I know for so long, I never felt like there was enough of it. I began to think about time differently. Finding more time is not just about being able to do more but making time for yourself to pursue you.2020-09-0936 minPursue YouWhen You Just Need to STOPAs I sit here and record this podcast in August 2020, I can’t help but think about a quote: “We have been springing a marathon for the past five months.” How would we have behaved differently if we would have known that this would not be a two-week ordeal? How can you think about this in your life? Are we striving for something but perhaps overlooking the enjoyment of the journey itself? We might need to stop, to pivot, to slow down.2020-08-2836 minPursue YouFocusing on Your Net WorthThe more I learn about money and financial wealth, the more intriguing it is to me. First, how you feel about money is often traced back to how you were raised and how your parents handled money. Second, I find it is challenging to find someone else to discuss money with for risk of judgement one way or the other. My goal for you today is to focus on your net worth as a baseline to start a conversation about money.2020-08-2028 minPursue YouWho Are Your People?You may have heard a quote from Jim Rohn: “You're the average of the five people spend the most time with.” So, when you think about “your people” it is important to note those that really make an impact on your life. Today we will discuss my experiences with the hopes of helping you better understand who YOUR people are.2020-08-1822 minPursue YouFind Your PaceToday we are talking about the pace of your life. The impact pace has on my life is astounding. When my life and my business are at a sustainable pace and in alignment, I can feel the synergy and balance. I am sharing 3 tips how you can be intentional about your pace.2020-08-1423 minPursue YouSetting Expectations Within Your TeamToday we are talking about goals. One thing I am learning as I get older is how different we all are. We have different backgrounds, experiences, childhoods. It is our differences that make the world go round. But, differences in perspectives and opinions can make it difficult for us to understand one another. Today we will discuss how we navigate these differences in our businesses by setting clear and concise expectations.2020-08-0131 minPursue YouPursue You Picks: Present Over PerfectToday I am discussing from of my favorite points in the book Present Over Perfect by Shauna Niequist. It is a book so many friends recommended to me. I am going to give you some of my favorite points throughout the book with the hope that you will enjoy some perspective shifts and takeaways.2020-07-2223 min
Steve Judson "Wake Up Humans"Up Close With Mandy GigliottiSteve Judson spends time with Mandi Gigliotti, host of the "Pursue You" podcast. In this powerful conversation they talk about the interference that may be standing between you and your dreams. Until you eliminate the interference holding you back you will never know your true purpose. What does “Wake Up Humans” mean to you? For more information and to get Steve Judson's books visit WakeupHumans.org2020-07-191h 10Pursue YouThriving With a Remote Team With Sheena SaydamI am so excited to share Sheena Saydam with you today! We have known each other for a while now and has a fantastic real estate team (Saydam Properties Group) in the Maryland/DC area. Most of her team is entirely remote and has been for 10 years! I am so excited for you to hear her advice because she has been doing this for such a long time. This episode is full of tactical and practical advice.2020-07-1734 minPursue YouDo You Want to Start a Podcast?Today I am excited to share with you my journey starting and growing this podcast! You have asked me such great questions and have shared such great thoughts, which have fueled me so much along the way. Surprisingly, I get asked a lot about this, so I hope this discussion can serve as a resource for you or someone you know.2020-07-0936 minPursue YouLeading Yourself FirstLeadership is a big word. There are so many types of leaders, levels and styles of leadership. Most of the time these conversations come about with regard to how one might lead other people. Today I am discussing how leading myself first has positively impacted my ability to lead others. I explain how it has shown up in my life and my business with the hopes that you will recognize the power of leading yourself first in your life.2020-06-2631 minPursue YouHow to Get Rid of Mom Guilt: Part 2Today we are talking about how to get rid of “Mom Guilt” – Part 2! In Part 1, we discussed why it is a problem. We discussed the impact of social media and the way we consume other’s lives. We also talked about the importance of deep relationships to better and how we define what it really means to be a good mom. Today, I discuss the next step. After we create our list of what things we think defines being a good mom, I share the importance of understanding how that fits into our lives.2020-06-1730 minPursue YouHow to Get Rid of Mom Guilt: Part 1Today we discuss “Mom Guilt.” This is the first podcast of a 2-podcast-series on the topic. It is something that ties us together as women and moms in the form of a constant inner monologue. I share tips on how to overcome it.2020-06-1236 minPursue YouWhat I Think Every Graduate Needs to HearToday I address a question I have been getting from my community. I am asked what advice I would give college graduates as they transition into the “real world.” Whether you are a recent graduate, transitioning occupations or crafting your “best normal” following a long quarantine, I share six tips to help along the way.2020-06-0328 minMoms in Real EstateMandy Friend Gigliotti of New York talks Building the Team & Working 30 Hours a WeekMoms in Real Estate2020-05-2900 minPursue YouSupporting Our Teams in Times of Crisis With Jay NiblickToday I welcome Jay Niblick, the co-founder and CEO of WizeHire and an expert on the DISC profile. In times like these, it is more important than ever to understand one another and how we best interact with those around us. Jay shares his knowledge of the DISC and how we use it to thrive in times of stress.2020-05-2943 minPursue YouWalking in Faith During Hard TimesOn Mother’s Day, I was so honored to preach at my local church, Trinity Communion Church in Rochester, New York, where my family and I have been members for over 7 years. Today I am sharing that sermon. I was nervous, excited, honored and flattered…but mostly terrified! I worked hard, I researched, I prayed, and I did it! I realized I want to share this because I said “yes,” even though I felt so far outside my comfort zone. Hopefully it encourages you to do the same thing.2020-05-2126 minPursue YouWorking Through Challenges in Your Marriage With Dave and Laurie ReMarriage is especially difficult right now, especially when tackling challenges like the ones we are facing right now, in quarantine. I welcomed David and Laurie Re to the podcast, a beautiful couple that has been married for almost 14 years. They have two amazing boys, ages 9 and 12. They always say, “When opposites attract, they’re right!” We will discuss their challenges over the past decade and a half and how they worked together to overcome them. They believe every single marriage has hope and the ability to thrive.2020-05-1446 minPursue YouBuilding Your BEST NormalWe have all had our lives impacted in one way or another by this quarantine. However, it has allowed us to see a life from a different perspective. My husband and I chatted about the phrase “new normal.” Instead I want you to think about your “BEST normal.” All the things you are decided to invest your time in become your life. Don’t be a bystander. I want to help you build your best normal.2020-05-0934 minPursue YouComparative Successes and SufferingsOne of my favorite quotes is “don’t compare your insides to other peoples outsides.” I have always found myself comparing myself to others, not so much in a way of being better than others, but learning from others to be my best. I have always wanted to reach my maximum potential. After a lot of work over the past decade, I have been able to name my never-good-enough feelings and emotions that I was unable to pinpoint before. I have come to accept that the path I have taken in life is that path that was meant for me.2020-05-0424 minPursue YouWhy You Don't Need to Make Massive ChangesEvery small decision we make is powerful. Every accomplishment or achievement is a result of a series of smaller choices. No small action will make a difference on it’s own. But, it will set you up to take the next small step and then the step after that. When we take smalls steps, they are less intimidating. And when they are less intimidating, we are more likely to do it. It is the constant consistent progress that brings confidence. That brings joy. That inspires us to want to continue that small but mighty progress. Today’s episode is insp...2020-04-2121 minPursue YouHow to Get Real With Your ExpensesToday I am chatting about a very important topic: Expenses. Whether you own a business or manage the business of your home, expenses matter! They are especially important with what we are going through right now. I am sharing my keys on how to get real with your expenses to allow you to survive (and thrive) in this challenging time.2020-04-1526 minPursue YouMy Top Work-From-Home HacksToday we are going to talk about work-from-home hacks. This quarantine life has thrown us for a loop in so many ways but one of the biggest ways (especially for those of us that are used to working outside our home) is being thrown into working from home! As a Realtor, I spent many of my days working from home so I definitely feel I have a lot of experience with this. I want to share some of it with you so you can learn to navigate how to work from home: How to set expectations, design your days...2020-04-0831 minPursue YouHarness the Power of Your Mind With Mindfulness with Katie Henderson ClarkI am so excited to share with you my friend Katie Henderson Clark. I just knew she would bring such value to all of you, especially during all of the new stress in our environment as we are all impacted by this quarantine. I personally know that I work so hard designing my days and weeks so that I am releasing my best self. That is very much shaken up right now. I hope you are ready to release the power of your minds in any situation that we face and especially in the situations and environments we are...2020-03-3151 minPursue YouHow to Navigate Your Mind and Soul in This Unprecedented TimeWhat a time we are in! I try my hardest to keep my episodes “evergreen,” which means, no matter when you listen to them they are relevant and valuable. And then the Coronavirus entered our world. It is dramatically affecting the way we are living. In Episode 27, I discuss this pandemic and chat about what I am personally going through in the hopes that you might relate. It may not be “evergreen,” but it applies in any challenging situation. I want to discuss how you might grow from fear to faith; from helpless to empowered. I am taking you along on...2020-03-2317 minPursue You5 Steps to Rock Your Morning RoutineOn Episode 26 I discuss 5 Steps to Rock Your Morning Routine! I have been practicing better sleep habits for some time now and have been prioritizing sleep. I never realized the impact not getting enough sleep was impacting my body and the way I was interacting with those around me. I discuss 5 steps I have found greatly impact how I create a productive morning routine and how it has impacted my days and my life.2020-03-1835 minPursue YouWhat to Do When You're No Longer Motivated by "Money"On Episode 25 I discuss a topic may be something some of you are experiencing: “What To Do When You Are No Longer Motivated By “Money.” Notice “money” is in quotes because I want to use it as a placeholder. “Money” is basically whatever has motivated you in the past but it is now "empty." You could be motivated by fame or fear of failure, for example. However, there can come a point when your motivation can shift from a healthy motivation to something empty. Today I want to discuss what you can do if you are lacking motivation or no longer moti...2020-03-0927 minPursue You5 Steps to Rock Your Nighttime RoutineToday’s episode is inspired by Mother Nature/Daylight Savings Time! This past year, especially, I have been so in tune with how daylight affects my nighttime routine. So many people talk about waking up SO early to get everything done! That never worked for me. I would wake up exhausted and, by the end of the day was beat! This year, I had the simplest revelation: a smart nighttime routine! You can’t have a strong morning routine until you have a strong nighttime routine! I am sharing 5 steps that helped me make my nighttime routine extra productive! So e...2020-03-0232 minPursue YouUsing the Enneagram to Connect with Claire FickerToday I am talking with a special guest, Claire Ficker to discuss the Enneagram! The enneagram is a personality assessment. You may remember when I brought my husband on the podcast to discuss the DISC assessment on Episode 11. This is totally different, but equally as amazing. I am so passionate about connection and the enneagram is a wonderful way to learn more about yourself, more about others and to better connect with those around you.2020-02-2438 minPursue YouAre You An "Accidental Diminisher" Leader?This is Episode 22 and in this episode we are talking about leadership! You might say, “I am not a leader!” John Maxwell says “leadership is influence.” Whether you stay at home or you run a crazy big business or maybe you just have friends…you have influence! You are a leader! One of my favorite concepts I have read about in the past few years is from an incredible book called Multiplier by Liz Wiseman. It is a Wall Street Journal best-seller. The subtitle reads, “How the best leaders make everyone smarter.” Today I outline 8 ways we may be accidentally d...2020-02-1731 minPursue You5 Things Therapists Wish You Knew with Maryellen Dance I just got done recording this episode with Maryellen Dance, a licensed mental health counselor that I met years ago. We just recently reconnected in a local mastermind group and I just knew she was someone I wanted to bring on and share with you all. You’ve all heard me talk about therapy and what an important role it plays in my life, my development, my growth, my relationships and its funny because with me being so open about it, I really have seen how many preconceived notions we carry around about what it means to go to th...2020-02-1030 minPursue You3 Ways to Use Video in Your BusinessToday we’re talking about video. If you’ve been in a business or you’ve had some big growth, even if it’s just been a little while, it’s always so fascinating to go back and look on what you were doing years ago. Whether it be 10 years ago, 5 years ago, even last month, what did your days consist of? What were your priorities and your habits? How did you run your life and business together? One of the things I look back on so often is the early days of my real estate career. I was 22 years old...2020-02-0335 minPursue YouFacing Rejection Therapy In Episode 15, I shared about asking for what you want. I went through the simple steps of understanding why it’s important to you, getting clear on what it is you want and then making a plan to just ASK for it. But, in our conversations, and from what I know to be true in my own life, there’s this extra LITTLE piece that presents a huge challenge to us. We can literally do everything right, we know exactly what it is we want to ask for, why it’s just so, so important to us, but sometimes, our fe...2020-01-2724 min
Pursue YouOrganizing on the GoToday’s episode was inspired by one of our listeners, Bethany. Bethany and I were talking about organizing our thoughts as we were listening to podcasts and audio books and I started to share with her some quick tips of how I organize on the go and she was like MANDY, THAT'S WHAT I WANT TO HEAR! So, maybe you’re the same? You’re starting to do more ‘thinking’, maybe more reading, or consuming of content, but feel like it goes all over the place. Maybe you feel anxious about to do lists and are worried that you’re going to...2020-01-2036 min
Pursue YouThe Power of Margin If you’ve heard me speak, you know that I LOVE being busy. I love activities, productivity, and efficiency. After four years of pregnancy and nursing babies, I was so excited for 2019 to ‘max out’ my life and jam pack as much possible into my life. And you don’t have to have had a human to have gone through this experience, it could have been from a sickness, challenging family situation, etc. but you might be able to relate to when you literally, physically cannot ‘max out’ your life the way that you think you have to in order to suc...2020-01-1328 min
Pursue YouAsk for What You WantI am starting today’s episode with a story about my daughter, and I hope that this story about her inspires you to not be afraid to use your own voice in your family, in your job, or anywhere else that you find yourself wanting to ask something of someone else. I want us to not be afraid to ask for what we want. Sometimes it takes us awhile to figure out what we want, but when we do, what do we do with it? What do you do when you’re wanting a promotion or a raise, or when...2020-01-0637 min
Pursue YouMy Top 5 Business Reads in 2019In Episode 14 last week I shared my top 5 personal reads of 2019 as well as my history with reading and how it’s been a journey for me to become a “reader”. Today I’m re-enforcing the important things to consider as you start or continue on your reading journey, and also sharing with you the top 5 business books I read as a part of my goal to pursue growth in my business. I hope this list will help you tune into the conversations these books and their authors are starting and maybe add a few of them to your own read...2020-01-0340 min
Pursue YouMy Top 5 Personal Development Reads for 2019 I’m going to start today’s episode with a question? What was your favorite book that you read in 2019? What if I asked what was your favorite book of all time? What would your answer be? The reason I want to ask you this is because a few years ago I would have had to think back to college when I was forced to read books, and I would only read the cliff notes version, and after an assignment I’d forget it all. Once I got into business, I read books here and there, but I want to sha...2019-12-2341 min
Pursue YouSet Goals You Actually Care AboutGoals, goals, all types of goals! Any SNL fans out there? I love the skit Back Home Baller and the song “Bowls, bowls, all types of bowls”, and if you haven’t seen it you might want to watch it, but today, we’re not talking about bowls. We’re talking about goals! Like many of my stories, I had one of my most amazing revelations about goals at a retreat I went to in October. This message is applicable any time of year if you are thinking about setting goals, but I wanted to share it now as we’re appr...2019-12-1638 min
Pursue YouShifting Your Perspective on Sleep I’ve been on a roller coaster with sleep I would dare to say my entire life, and maybe it’s because I’m getting older (I just celebrated my birthday), or maybe I went through a period of sleep deprivation with two littles; but the more I read, and study, and actually live in a way where I’m conscious of my sleep, I’m still blown away! Sleep is important. We’ve all heard it, but I wasn’t listening. I never really had it sink in, so that’s what I want to chat about today. I’m...2019-12-0932 min
Pursue YouUsing the DISC to Hire with Ed GigliottiI can’t thank you all enough for the support of this podcast! It makes my heart soar to hear how it’s impacting your life and business! Your reviews are so helpful to make sure I am providing the valuable content you’re wanting to hear. Leave a review, screen shot this episode, and share it with others! Today is a really big deal! I love listening to interviews and I love to share and learn from other people who are excelling. When I recorded Episode 3 – Three Reasons You’re Not Making Your First Hire, I got the id...2019-12-0234 min
Pursue YouThe Pruning ChallengeToday I want to talk to about pruning, and before I get into it, I have to call out the elephant in the room. If you know what pruning is, it has to do with gardening, but don’t be fooled into thinking I know what I’m doing when it comes to gardening. In fact, I’m so bad at gardening that I once killed a cactus. But today, I want to talk about pruning as a metaphor for your life. Pruning, by definition is when you trim a tree, shrub, or bush by cutting away dead or overgr...2019-11-2530 min
Pursue YouWhat I Learned at the Rise Business ConferenceWelcome to the Pursue You Podcast, where we are empowering you to continually reflect, design and pursue who you were created to be so you can give the gift of your best self to your family, community, and business! Today we’re talking about the Rise Business Conference I attended that is put on by Rachel Hollis and her husband Dave Hollis through the Hollis Company. While they have held multiple personal development conferences, this was their first ever Rise Business conference, emphasis on business! In a nutshell, it was awesome! It was fabulous, and no...2019-11-1841 min
Pursue YouPursue You Picks: Do LessWelcome to the Pursue You Podcast, where we are empowering you to continually reflect, design and pursue who you were created to be so you can give the gift of your best self to your family, community, and business! I am so excited to share one of my favorite books I read in 2019 for today’s Pursue You Pick. It’s called Do Less, by Kate Northrup. I first heard her on the Goal Digger Podcast with Jenna Kutcher, a podcast that I absolutely love - and so I of course fell in love with Kate’s messag...2019-11-1133 min
Pursue YouScreen Time HacksLet’s talk about screen time! No, I don’t mean for your kids...I mean for you! As a realtor for the last 10 years, screen time has been a huge challenge for me. I need to be by my phone for other realtors, for my clients, to monitor new listings, to reach out to a new client wanting to work with me, etc. And when I was on it 24/7, my business grew! It was this self-perpetuated addiction to my phone. Today I want to share with you some screen time hacks along with some perspective that I have foun...2019-11-0433 min
Pursue YouGood Enough to Move OnThe total nerd in me, that I now 100% embrace, is coming out in today’s episode. If you haven’t recognized yet, I LOVE attending seminars and conferences. I love that feeling of being immersed in a world of other growth minded people. One of my favorites that I work hard to attend every year is called Global Leadership Summit. The mission of the Global Leadership Summit is a community that is committed to learning from each other and using our influence to accomplish God’s purpose on earth. Now while it’s hosted at a church, the focus of these...2019-10-2824 min
Pursue YouPursue You Picks: The ONE ThingUp until a few years ago, I wasn’t what you’d call a big reader. I’d gotten through a few books here and there, but as a realtor, entrepreneur, wife, and mother, my day to day schedule was crazy! Books or professional and personal development took a back burner. It wasn’t until my life and business hit a wall that I realized I needed to step it up a bit. My original business passion is real estate and Gary Keller is the author of a book I was introduced to as a result of my career with Kel...2019-10-2126 min
Pursue YouThe Antidote to FOMOWe’ve all heard of FOMO right? It’s the fear of missing out. It’s a classic phrase we kind of joke about, but it’s pretty real. It has a big impact on us because we say yes before we consider anything else we’ve made a commitment to. It affects our businesses, our families and even the opportunities we have to serve. It’s often overwhelming and can be debilitating. Don’t worry though! I have the antidote for FOMO: a little thing called JOMO, the joy of missing out. I saw this and fell madly in...2019-10-1434 min
Pursue You3 Reasons You're Not Making Your First HireSo, while I love talking about life and hearts and souls, I also LOVE talking business. One topic that I this is so important is to me is delegation. When people ask me how I’m able to do what I do, my answer is always “I have a lot of help”. But getting started in this process of bringing someone to work for you can be flipping terrifying. I made my first hire at 24 for my real estate team, and I was completely clueless. Since then I’ve learned a lot, so as I was thinking about ho...2019-10-1128 min
Pursue YouWhy Self Care is NOT the Answer...and What Is!I recently read this blog of a woman talking about how frustrated she was with the conversation around self-care. She talked about how a bubble bath or a solo trip to the grocery store wasn’t going to take away the expectations, or perceived expectations that society has for us. I really enjoyed the post, and I mostly agreed with her in that self-care is not the answer, but it’s still very important. The reason it’s so important is because it’s actually the opportunity to ask the question. Prioritizing reflective self-care is what I truly be...2019-10-1114 min
Pursue YouFind Your Way Back to YouWhile I’ve been preparing to launch this podcast, I talked with a few other podcasters about what it’s like, and they all agreed that getting the first episode out is the hardest part. I feel like that aligns with so many things in life. The first step can feel like a mountain. So, why is it so big? Why is this first episode so hard? Because this first episode is the foundation of this podcast. Today, I want you to feel inspired. Whether you’re joining us and listening on launch day or you’re just now...2019-10-1111 min
Pursue YouPursue You TrailerThe Pursue You Podcast encourages you to pursue you so you can give the gift of your best self to your family, community and your business. Join the conversation as Mandy Friend Gigliotti shares her journey as a wife, mom and passionate entrepreneur. From handling pressures of parenthood to scaling your business, each episode will be a deep dive into strategies, tools and powerful questions that will set you on your own personal journey to pursue you! Subscribe to the Pursue You Podcast, launching October 11th, and never miss an episode! Connect with Mandy, discover r...2019-09-3008 min
The Marketing Junkie Podcast005: Creative ways to Better Connect with Customers using VideoMandy Friend Gigliotti is with us on the podcast for this episode to share how she uses VIDEO in her multiple businesses to cultivate meaningful relationships and connect with her customers (that’s right-- MULTIPLE businesses)!
Mandy leads The Friend Team with Keller Williams Realty which of 5 team agents & 3 support administration and helped over 850 clients over the past 9 years. She's a partner in her husband's business, Upper Cervical Chiropractic of Rochester and together, they opened Full Heart Child Care in 2017, a day care center currently serving over 60 families. All businesses are based on the foundation of authentic re...2019-06-0433 min