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Live it FullTracy Read- Damsel in DefenseTracy and I sat down and talked a little about faith, family, business, and fitness, especially mental fitness with Tracy Read. Tracy is as about as multifaceted of a guest as we have had on the show. She has over 30 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry including the last few on the clinical trial side. She is a domestic abuse survivor. She is a mother and grandmother, she has reinvented herself at an age when many are considering retiring, and she started a new chapter with her passion. What is that passion? Educating women on...2023-04-1451 minLive it FullProperty Management 101 with Cassandra Haavisto2023-03-3047 minLive it FullThe Good ShepherdJohn 10:11-1311 “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. 12 The hired hand is not the shepherd and does not own the sheep. So when he sees the wolf coming, he abandons the sheep and runs away. Then the wolf attacks the flock and scatters it. 13 The man runs away because he is a hired hand and cares nothing for the sheep.As an employer, do you have hired hands? Do you treat them as they are?Your emp...2023-03-2315 minLive it FullEssential F-Words for Teens with Scott Grates2023-03-1334 minLive it FullWhy?Start with why.As leaders and parents do we explain the why often enough?Do you want to be good or great? The why is huge. www.liveitfull.com 2023-03-0717 minLive it FullFreedomAre you free?info@liveitfull.comwww.liveitfull.com 2023-02-2412 min
Live it FullRental Arbitrage with special guest Quentin WestRichard sits down with experienced real estate investor Quentin West.They talk a little about real estate specifically rental arbitrage. About Quentin:Quentin West is a Real Estate Investor, Short Term Rental Coach, and Serial Entrepreneur. He started his career as a full time real estate agent, taking a gamble on himself and quitting his job without any previous experience selling real estate. He excelled in this career and surpassed $100,000 his very first year, subsequently dumping all of his profits into real estate investing with a future plan of becoming a full t...2023-02-0231 minLive it FullToo BusyRichard talks about a familiar story from Luke today on the Live it Full Podcast.It centers around the sister Mary and Martha. One was too busy to live in the moment, the other sat at Jesus' feet.www.liveitfull.com 2023-01-2716 min
Live it FullIntentionalIntentional living is the practice of making deliberate and conscious choices in order to live a life that is meaningful, purposeful, and aligned with your values. It means creating a life for yourself that reflects who you truly are and what matters most to you. Intentional living helps you create space for peace, joy, connection, creativity and living your life's purpose. Intentional living is all about planning and creating a life you love by intentionally taking action towards the goals and visions that are important to you. Intentional living also means being mindful of how w...2023-01-1913 min
Live it FullMy Cup Runneth EmptyAre you running on empty? Same crap different day, so to say?Like Groundhog Day but without the comdedic relief of Bill Murray? Lord knows I felt that way. Burned out and pissed off. I had everything I ever dreamed of, the house, cars, amazing wife, 2.5 kids, dog, and white picket fence. You know, thr American Dream. But...That dream was a nightmare most days. My priorities were so out of whack that my cup was empty. Honestly it wasn't just empty, you can re...2023-01-1219 min
Live it FullBroken Windows TheoryIn criminology, the broken windows theory states that visible signs of crime, anti-social behavior, and civil disorder create an urban environment that encourages further crime and disorder, including serious crimes. The theory suggests that policing methods that target minor crimes such as vandalism, loitering, public drinking, jaywalking, and fare evasion help to create an atmosphere of order and lawfulness.Taking a step away from physically broken windows in a building. Can we look at our lives, our faith, family, finances, and fitness and find broken windows? Will fixing those sma...2023-01-0517 min
Live it FullEye for an EyeAs Christians are we supposed to be pacifists and turn the other cheek?Was Jesus being literal when He said this in Matthew 5:38? Retaliation38 “You have heard that it was said, an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.’ 39 But I say to you, do not resist the one who is evil. But if anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also. 40 And if anyone would sue you and take your tunic, let him have your cloak as well. 41...2022-12-2920 minLive it FullThe less you care, the happier you'll be.Is it true?Probably. In some regards. Care about your faith, family, finances, and fitness and you'll be fine. Merry Christmas and God Bless.www.liveitfull.com 2022-12-2304 minLive it FullNew Year, New You? Well that's some B.S.Do it now. Don't wait for January 1. 2022-12-1515 minLive it FullQ&A with Richard 12-9-22 LIVEZach Sasser-What have been the #1 best choices in faith, family, and finances that you’ve made over your lifetime?Drewbie Wilson Favorite family meal to make?Lewis- What is your best advice for balancing multiple businesses at once?Treyvon- What was the biggest obstacle you had to get over within yourself in order to step out and start your businessSimple Blessings Farm - Event Barn and ProduceInterested in your thoughts on the “(Dis)respect for marriage act” and your thoughts on how a Christian business navigat...2022-12-0927 minLive it FullChoiceI have been wronged, but I have not been a victim. I have been broke, but I have not been poor. I have been unhappy, but I have not been bitter. I have known loss, but I have not been defeated. I have bent, but I have not been broken. In life, we have total control over just two things, our attitude, and effort. Our circumstances are often out of our control but how we respond to them is totally on us. We all face trials...2022-12-0219 minLive it FullThe Dichotomy of BossdomI've been told I am difficult to work for. I've been told I am the best boss they've ever had.I've heard both multiple times. They are both right. I expect excellence, some people want average.The mistakes I have made aren't in my coaching or mentoring employees, it is hiring the wrong fit from day one. www.liveitfull.com 2022-11-1816 min
Live it FullMy ceiling, their floor.I want our kids to start at a point I worked my entire life to get to, for their floor to have been my ceiling but...I have to be careful to let them fail and learn on their own. It's a careful balance. www.liveitfull.com 2022-11-1018 minLive it FullThe EnemyThe enemy didn't tempt Adam and Eve to Murder, steal, or tell a lie. He tempted them to question the Word of God.His tactics haven't changed. 2022-10-2814 minLive it FullOut of the AshesFire can be one of the most destructive forces on the planet. Yet it is also regenerative.Richard discusses his thoughts on fire. Like a phoenix, we will rise from our greatest adversities. www.liveitfull.com 2022-10-2112 minLive it FullBe Still...God literally tells us what to do in times of trouble.Be still.It's hard to do in today's world, it's loud, there are lights everywhere, phones chiming and buzzing. It is hard to be still. It is not in my nature. It has to be intentional. Be still and know I am God. He's there for us, we just have to slow down enough to hear Him.www.liveitfull.com 2022-10-1422 minLive it FullNo Coherent Title Works..Just listen :-)So today I talk about being there for your friends, the difference between knowing and believing, the love of money, and being lazy and unorganized. Too many thoughts were rattling around in my head this week so I shared them all!I've had a lot of life happen this week and felt like sharing. www.liveitfull.com 2022-10-0629 minLive it FullHaters Gonna HateI remember talking to a colleague about ten years ago after we bought our first couple of rental properties. He was super condescending and basically said "that's cute, everyone is buying rentals these days."I don't think that he meant to be, he may have been well-intentioned. He acted like it was trendy and a fad. Maybe it was, hell maybe it is but the jokes on you buddy. We got addicted to it, went all in like it was a box of Oreo's and a gallon of milk. ...2022-09-2216 minLive it FullIt's not the load that breaks you...“It's not the load that breaks you down, it's the way you carry it.” Lou Holtz 2022-09-1512 minLive it FullYou have to step out of the boat...Are you the calm or the storm?What about your spouse or business partner?Understanding how you react and deal with stress is the first step in taking control of it. If you never take the first step off the boat, you'll never know if you can walk on the water.www.liveitfull.com 2022-09-0920 minLive it FullFight ClubThe first rule about fight club is you don't talk about fight club."You go to a job you hate, to buy things you don't need, to impress people you don't even like."- Tyler Durden www.liveitfull.com 2022-09-0124 minLive it FullA Man After God's Own Heart2022-08-2520 minLive it FullQ&A with Richard 8-18-22Richard takes follower questions from their Facebook group, Live it Full-The Community. www.liveitfull.com 2022-08-1825 minLive it FullBlinkist, Cliff Notes for the 21st CenturyDo you want to read more but don't always have the time?Do you want to learn and develop but are on a tight schedule?I read, a lot, but I know it's not as much as I would like to. So I went looking for something to help me since my schedule is insane most of the time. I found blinkist. It doesn't replace books and audiobooks but it does give me a 15-minute "blink" on just about any book you want to. It's pretty amazing to g...2022-08-0504 minLive it FullADHD- Done is better than perfect.I broke a rule I try always live by last week. I didn't upload a podcast because I did not think it was good enough. Done is better than perfect. Listen today as I discuss that and the original topic of ADHD.www.liveitfull.com 2022-07-2821 minLive it FullBut we've always done it that way...Do you want your business to not only survive but thrive in the next 18 months? The world is changing fast, you better adapt and overcome. Had a sub-contractor tell me they failed to get something done because the way they've always done it isn't working. Yet, they are still doing it the way they've always done it. Let that sink in. They know it is broken. They see it in hindsight yet have not changed. Even acknowledged it. Absolutely blows my mind. The most dangerous words i...2022-07-1419 minLive it FullThe Dichotomy of Parenthood2022-06-3009 minLive it FullPost Fathers Day Thoughts with RichardRichard sits down and throws out some random thoughts post fathers day in ep 66 of the live it full podcast. 2022-06-2409 minLive it FullWhat are your cultivating?Monday was National Weed Your Garden Day. I was thinking about an analogy a mentor of mine shared with me a decade ago as I started in the business. I share it and my thoughts about our mental gardens and how to handle the weeds. www.liveitfull.com 2022-06-1512 minLive it FullThe Real Pandemic2022-05-3125 minLive it FullThe Slight EdgeThe Slight Edge by Jeff Olsen is a book that changed the trajectory of my life. https://amzn.to/37ZhBFi (As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.)www.liveitfull.com 2022-05-1914 minLive it FullWhat are you willing to suffer for?No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it. Therefore, strengthen your feeble arms and weak knees.Hebrews 12:11-12 2022-05-1112 minLive it FullDoubting ThomasWhy do we let doubt stop us from pursuing our dreams?This is a reference to “Doubting Thomas”, the disciple who famously refused to believe that Jesus had been resurrected until he had seen him with his own eyes. The story of Doubting Thomas is used as a parable about faith, and how true faith should not be predicated on a need for tangible evidence.I am the Man, Thomas, I am the ManLook at these nail scars here in my handsThey drove me up the hill, Thomas, I am...2022-05-0409 minLive it FullTwenty-One Rules of Money-2022 EditionKaitlin and I reviewed these 21 Rules of Money last year on Episode 18. Richard decided to make a 2022 edition and address some of our current financial concerns and plans for the future following these rules.The 21 Rules of Money 1: 70/20/10 - Live on 70% of your income, invest 20% and give away 10%. 2: If you can’t buy something with cash, don’t buy it with credit (other than car or real estate). 3: Have six months of living expenses in cash but no more th...2022-04-2220 minLive it FullBetrayalWhen you learn to sit at the table with your Judas, you'll understand the love of Christ. Be able to discern your Judas from your Peter. Peter had a bad day, Judas had a bad heart. Peter, you restore. Judas, you release. You have got to know who to restore and who to release. 2022-04-1316 minLive it FullModay Motivation- Consistency, do you have it?Ralph Waldo Emerson said; “Sow a thought and you reap an action; sow an act and you reap a habit; sow a habit and you reap a character; sow a character and you reap a destiny.” Do you struggle with consistency? You always will, until you learn how to create habits that serve you.You must be intentional until the habits that serve you are second nature, they are your character. To quote Uhtred; "Destiny is all."www.liveitfull.com 2022-04-0408 minLive it FullCore Values-Faith, Hope, & LoveWhat are your business core values? What about your personal ones?Are they different?Are they intertwined?As Christians, we are called to have core values of Faith, Hope, and Love.I'm going to reconsider my core values that aren't different from my personal thoughts to my businesses.As always my core values for Live it Full are to live each of these to the best of my abilities in faith, family, finance, and fitness.liveitfull.com 2022-03-2810 minLive it FullHave kids changed?I hear people say that kids have changed. I was thinking about it tonight. Is that true? We are experiencing a shortage of qualified teachers. I can't blame them. I couldn't do it. Why though? Must be because kids have changed. We are seeing a lower number of kids playing youth sports. Why? Must be because kids have changed. They are just getting lazier, right?We are seeing lower test scores across the board. Why? Must be because ki...2022-03-1009 minLive it FullChronicles of a Modern Beast-Pedro Meneses2-18-22 Richard sat down and was a guest on the top rated podcast "Chronicles of a Modern Beast" hosted by his good friend Pedro Meneses. From Pedro's Podcast;"From rock bottom and $500 to my name, I moved to the US, left everything behind seeking answers to turning my life around, becoming an entrepreneur, and thriving in business. This show will take you from good to great, from fearful to fierce, from average to the most elite version of yourself, by helping you develop mental toughness and teach you how to win! I...2022-03-0441 minLive it FullIt's the Little Things2022-02-2507 minLive it FullEmotional Intelligence“The greatest fear in the world is the opinion of others, and the moment you are unafraid of the crowd, you are no longer a sheep, you become a lion. A great roar arises in your heart, the roar of freedom.” - Osho When I was younger I thought others had to lose for me to win. I had a weird dichotomy, I believed in abundance but that it was in scarce supply. I've learned that what I thought was a abundant mindset actually was quagmired in scarcity. It seems si...2022-02-1809 minLive it FullWin At All CostsI want to win, but not at any cost. I will win, but not at any cost. I want to build an empire, but not at any cost.I will build an empire, but not at any cost. Not anymore, at least.As a young man, I would have sacrificed any and everything. The end always justified the means. I read “The Prince” and thought Machiavelli was writing literally but with wisdom, I’ve learned, maybe it was satire.My health.My relation...2022-02-1109 minLive it FullYou Reap what You Sow2022-02-0210 minLive it FullWhen it comes to luck, make your own.People see the success, the achievement, the finished product and call you lucky. They don't see the sea of failures you have left in your wake, the thousands of leads you called, and the diligence done to have that one fall into your lap. Richard discusses his top 5 ways to improve your luck. 2022-01-2719 minLive it FullOur Disney Experience2022-01-1836 minLive it FullStrangers2022-01-1105 minLive it FullInterview with Kyle Reed2021-12-2034 minLive it FullFirm Foundation2021-12-1429 minLive it FullInterview with Lewis VandervalkRichard sits down with Lewis Vandervalk in this episode. Heis a serial entrepreneur located in New Brunswick, Canada. With a background in construction and trades and a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Lewis started a business doing Digital Marketing for Contractors in 2019. With no formal business or sales experience, he has ridden the roller coaster of business and personal development and surrounded himself with coaches and mentors who have helped him grow and develop. Currently, Lewis is the owner of Blue Crocus Solutions, a Digital Marketing Company providing Web Design, SEO, and Google ads to contractors. As well, in May...2021-12-0832 minLive it FullHow to survive the holidays.Richard and Kaitlin share their thoughts, experiences, and tips on how to handle the holidays. 2021-11-2327 minLive it FullThursday Thoughts-Risk ManagementAre we hurting our kids by not letting them take risks on playgrounds? Its a literal and figurative question that Richard dives in to based on this recent article. https://reason.com/2021/11/01/germany-playgrounds-risk-insurance-fall/ 2021-11-1815 minLive it FullQ&A Live with RichardRichard answers questions form our followers in our Facebook group. 2021-11-0521 minLive it FullLife is Hard-Choose WiselyMarriage is hard. Divorce is hard. Choose your hard.Obesity is hard. Being fit is hard. Choose your hard.Being in debt is hard. Being financially disciplined is hard. Choose your hard.Communication is hard. Not Communicating is hard. Choose your hard.Life will never be easy. It will always be hard. Be we can choose are hard. Pick Wisely. 2021-10-2809 minLive it FullInstant GratificationThe key to delayed gratification is the struggle. You cannot skip that part and get your reward immediately, because when there's no struggle in something then it means you're not working hard enough for what could potentially be yours! 2021-10-2635 minLive it FullCEO Reboot2021-10-1959 min