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The Peculiar CoupleThe Peculiar CoupleThe Complex Life of Joseph SmithIn this episode, Tyler and Jess Johnson explore the complex life and prophetic calling of Joseph Smith, discussing how his legacy has shaped their own spiritual journeys. They navigate the balance between recognizing Smith's humanity and honoring his role in restoring the gospel.The conversation covers:Why Joseph Smith's story is "both wild and peculiar"How the Book of Mormon stands as "the greatest evidence" of Smith's prophetic callingThe importance of understanding Joseph Smith's human flaws and limitationsWhy personal revelation matters in developing one's own testimonyHow the Church has evolved to emphasize Christ while still honoring...2025-05-1623 minEGGS! The PodcastEGGS! The PodcastEggs 410: Building Trust Through the Human Touch with Tyler DunaginSummaryIn this episode of Egg's Podcast, Ryan and Mike sit down with Tyler Dunigan, CEO of TurnServe, to discuss his entrepreneurial journey, the challenges of starting a business, and the strategies he employed to scale his company. Tyler shares insights on the importance of intentionality in business growth, the value of creating a positive work environment, and how he incentivizes employees through phantom equity. The conversation also touches on the challenges faced during the first six months of launching TurnServe and the evolution from a solopreneur to a successful entrepreneur managing multiple brands. In this conversation...2025-04-1759 minThe Truth About Social AdsThe Truth About Social AdsIs SEO Important for your Brand with Tyler LaneIn this episode of The Truth About Social Ads, host Jason Smith sits down with SEO expert Tyler from Session Interactive to uncover the crucial connection between SEO, paid social media, and business growth. While many businesses rely solely on paid advertising for quick wins, Tyler explains why SEO is the long-term strategy that builds sustainable traffic, brand authority, and higher conversions.Tyler shares his insider strategies for making SEO and paid media work together, explaining how businesses can own their traffic instead of renting it. He breaks down the three pillars of SEO—on-page, technical, and of...2025-02-0726 minJess AskJess AskEmpowering Men in Faith: Creating Safe Spaces for Growth | FT Tyler Anderson | EP92Description:In this episode, Jessica S. Smith and Tyler Anderson dive deep into the importance of empowering men in faith and the role of creating safe spaces for growth. They discuss the challenges men face in church and society, and the need for encouragement and support to help them thrive in their spiritual journeys. Tyler shares insights on building relationships with men, offering guidance, and fostering a community of faith that allows men to step into their full potential. Tune in for practical advice on how we can better support and empower men in their...2025-01-301h 01Eye On A.I.Eye On A.I.#234 Tyler Xuan Saltsman: How AI is Shaping the Future of Combat & WarfareIn this episode of the Eye on AI podcast, Tyler Xuan Saltsman, CEO of Edgerunner, joins Craig Smith to explore how AI is reshaping military strategy, logistics, and defense technology—pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in modern warfare.   Tyler shares the vision behind Edgerunner, a company at the cutting edge of generative AI for military applications. From logistics and mission planning to autonomous drones and battlefield intelligence, Edgerunner is building domain-specific AI that enhances decision-making, ensuring national security while keeping humans in control.   We dive into how AI-powered military agents...2025-01-2938 minThe Tyler Dickerhoof ShowThe Tyler Dickerhoof ShowBeyond the Game: Leadership Lessons from the NFL with Ashley SmithIn this episode of The Impact Driven Leader, Tyler Dickerhoof sits down with Ashley Smith, Manager of Player Engagement at the NFL, to discuss leadership, personal growth, and athlete development.Ashley shares how working with Pat Summitt shaped her leadership, the challenges athletes face in navigating identity and entitlement, and the role of coaches, parents, and mentors in shaping future champions. She also talks about gender inclusivity in the NFL, building confidence without overcompensation, and the mindset needed to thrive in any environment.Packed with insights on resilience, leadership...2025-01-2955 minJess AskJess AskFrom Mentorship to Discipleship: The Responsibility of Relationship | FT Tyler Anderson | EP71Description:Join host Jess in a profound discussion with Tyler Anderson, the dedicated Youth & Young Adult Pastor at Rebirth Church. This episode of "Jess Ask" delves deep into the crucial differences and impacts of mentorship versus discipleship in youth ministry. Tyler shares his enriching journey and the lessons learned from transforming young lives through authentic relationship-building. Learn how Tyler's commitment to discipleship not only changed his approach but also enhanced the spiritual growth and engagement of his ministry. Discover why moving beyond traditional mentorship to embrace holistic discipleship can lead to more meaningful connections and...2024-09-051h 05Sequel RightsSequel RightsEp 263 - Air Buddies (GUEST: Frank Arthur Smith)Forget the buddies...Richard Karn is back and that's all anyone cares about!! The Air Bud franchise takes a turn into puppies and talking dogs this week with Air Buddies and special guest Frank Arthur Smith is here to help us cope! Star ratings help us build our audience! Please rate/review/subscribe to us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen, and share us with your friend who cosplays as Richard Karn! Email us at sequelrights@gmail.com with feedback or suggestions on future franchises! Get your Magic Mind...2024-09-041h 18Switchfoot Song StoriesSwitchfoot Song StoriesEdge of the EarthCade Chudy has been good friends with the Switchfoot boys for a long time. He joins us to share some epic stories about his time with the band, including from last week's Getaway. We also chat about the song "Edge of the Earth." 4thShoreProductions.com Follow Cade on Instagram! Check out Tyler's book, "Searching for Seven- The Journey of seeking God seven days a week."2024-06-2838 minSwitchfoot Song StoriesSwitchfoot Song StoriesBro-Am EpisodeSpecial episode from the 20th Annual Switchfoot Bro-Am! Hear from Jon Foreman, several fans who attended the event including "Sent to Win" founder Tyler Sickmeyer, and some audio from the concert! Donate to the Bro-Am at https://www.broam.org/ SentToWin.com2024-06-2019 minSwitchfoot Song StoriesSwitchfoot Song StoriesLibertyJoshua Pearson (former lead singer of Nevertheless) joins us for a great conversation about recovery, addiction, music, and more. We also chat about his new solo music, and we discuss the Switchfoot song "Liberty." Reach out to Joshua on Instagram! Check out Tyler's book: "Searching for Seven- The journey of seeking God seven days a week."2024-05-3037 minSwitchfoot Song StoriesSwitchfoot Song StoriesGoneGrace Graber joins us for an incredible conversation on music, mental health, 2000's Christian music, and Switchfoot's influence. We also dive into the song "Gone." Follow Grace on Instagram- Instagram.com/GraceGraberMusic Check out Tyler's book: "Searching for Seven- The Journey of Seeking God seven days a week."2024-05-0944 minIt\'s Not About The MoneyIt's Not About The MoneyThe Many Hats of an EntrepreneurWe're back with a new series of interviews, and this episode introduces the theme: the many hats of an entrepreneur. Our framework is the "five parts of every business" proposed by Josh Kaufman in "The Personal MBA": value creation, marketing, sales, value delivery, and finance. What are each of these things? What does it look like to perform all of them as the solo entrepreneur? What does it look like to hire out certain functions to fractional specialists? What do each of those things look like in Steve and Tyler's businesses right now? In...2024-04-1824 minSwitchfoot Song StoriesSwitchfoot Song StoriesJon ForemanEPISODE 50- with the one and only Jon Foreman! Jon gives us an in-depth look at his upcoming solo record "In Bloom," and we talk about the project track by track. Pre-save the new album HERE! Check out Tyler's book "Searching for Seven- The journey of seeking God seven days a week."2024-03-2142 minSwitchfoot Song StoriesSwitchfoot Song StoriesLet Your Love Be StrongEricka Corban is a singer, songwriter, and author. She joins us to discuss her musical journey with One Way Lane, and how Switchfoot has influenced that journey. We also dive into the song "Let Your Love be Strong", from the Oh! Gravity album. Follow Ericka and One Way Lane on Instagram! Check out Ericka's children's books HERE! Check out Tyler's book "Searching for Seven- The Journey of seeking God seven days a week."2024-03-1433 minIt\'s Not About The MoneyIt's Not About The MoneyYNAB Rule 4: Age your moneyWhat if you could put all your bills on autopay, treat your credit card like cash, and step back from the stress of worrying about when your transactions happen? That's the peace of mind available when you get to YNAB Rule 4: Age your money. When the money you're spending today was earned long ago, you can suddenly let go of a whole category of money stress that you might not even realize you have. Tyler and Steve demystify the "credit card float" and illustrate with cafeteria-style cereal dispensers. If after all this...2024-03-1429 minIt\'s Not About The MoneyIt's Not About The MoneyYNAB Rule 3: Roll with the punchesBest-laid plans rarely survive contact with reality, but getting your budget to reflect reality is where the clarity comes from. Tyler and Steve have both had aspirationally-too-small budgets for groceries and eating out. What to do? Rule 3 empowers you to get your budget to show what's actually happening and align the way you spend your money with the things you actually, truly value. (00:00) - Dogs and their exercise (03:39) - Where contact sports intersect with personal finance (06:11) - Underestimating groceries (10:17) - Reflecting reality is the goal (13:48) - Your priorities change all the time (18:12) - W...2024-03-0735 minIt\'s Not About The MoneyIt's Not About The MoneyYNAB Rule 2: Embrace your true expensesIn part two of our series, we discuss YNAB Rule 2: Embrace your true expenses. Not every expense happens regularly or predictably. Budgeting for the infrequent or high-impact purchases that happen throughout the year increases your resilience. It can even take circumstances that used to be emergencies and convert them into mere inconveniences. (00:00) - Auditioning in a quartet (03:36) - Rule 2: Embrace your true expenses (08:17) - Categories of true expenses: Predictable and unpredictable-but-inevitable (10:49) - How to have fewer emergencies (15:41) - The joys of auto-pay (19:47) - True expenses vs. an emergency fund (26:53) - Some of Tyler and St...2024-02-2940 minIt\'s Not About The MoneyIt's Not About The MoneySteve makes a spreadsheet of McDonald's pointsTyler and Steve have a McDonald’s…problem? And Steve dives into the numbers to figure it out. Along the way, they discover the value of McDonald’s rewards points, what lessons Tyler learned from how McDonald’s prices different sizes of fries, and how to run what-if scenarios. (00:00) - Another weird spreadsheet (01:40) - Different prices at different McDonald's locations (04:09) - How much are the points worth? (07:37) - "Optimal" ways to spend points (10:38) - Using McDonald's pricing as a model (16:28) - What-if scenarios Links: Episode 18, "Optionality" --- Steve Nay: https://daybre...2024-02-1520 minIt\'s Not About The MoneyIt's Not About The MoneyBook Club: Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less (Greg McKeown)Steve might have too many things going on. “Essentialism” by Greg McKeown provides ideas on how to focus your efforts on the things that truly matter. Along the way, Tyler and Steve discuss a few aphorisms to jumpstart your thinking. “No is a complete sentence.” “Less but better.” “Half of the troubles of this life can be traced to saying yes too quickly and not saying no soon enough.” (00:00) - Steve might have too many things going on (06:34) - "Very few things are exceptionally valuable" (09:31) - Focused forward movement (12:32) - Unacknowledged workaholism? (15:05) - Evaluating opport...2024-02-0137 minSwitchfoot Song StoriesSwitchfoot Song StoriesHello HurricaneChris Cote joins us on this episode! Chris wears many hats, and also has a wonderful history with the Switchfoot guys. He shares about those experiences, including Bro-Am and much more. We also dive into the song "Hello Hurricane." Follow Chris on Instagram! Follow Sunbendr on Instagram! Check out Tyler's book: "Searching for Seven: The journey of seeking God seven days a week."2024-02-0132 minDNA Don\'t LieDNA Don't LieEpisode 5: Tyler Louis SmithIn this episode, the gang opens up by discussing what "whippin' shitties" means, the solving of the Colonial Parkway Murders, and updated evidence in the Scott Peterson case. Kim closes out our episode by telling us about the tragic case of Tyler Louis Smith.Donate to the Tyler Smith Memorial Fund here:https://rochellefoundation.org/tyler-smith-memorial-fundSources:https://m.facebook.com/justice4ty/https://www.wqad.com/article/news/local/timeline-tyler-smith-investigation/526-f7bb935a-f940-4838-9763-2b7ba70d1013https://youtu.be/B1trWNGjZXY?si=pFfkuZWDnLtFcNoa...2024-01-2636 minfollowHIMfollowHIM1 Nephi 16-22 Part 1 • Dr. Tyler J. Griffin • Jan 29 - Feb 4 • Come Follow MeWhy does the Lord lead us into unfamiliar wildernesses? Tyler Griffin examines God's nourishing and strengthening power and how revelation and strength come gradually.Show Notes (English, French, Spanish, Portuguese): https://followhim.co/book-of-mormon-episodes-1-13/Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/follow-him-a-come-follow-me-podcast/id1545433056YouTube: https://youtu.be/QWuOGc05OWQInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followhimpodcastSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/15G9TTz8yLp0dQyEcBQ8BY00:00 Part 1–Dr. Tyler Griffin00:18 Review of last week’s episode00:43 Preview of 1 Nephi 18-2202:16 Bio of Dr. Tyler Griffin03:20 The...2024-01-241h 10It\'s Not About The MoneyIt's Not About The MoneyBook Club: You Need a BudgetAs much as Steve and Tyler talk about You Need a Budget, it was finally time to review the book written by YNAB founder Jesse Mecham, which explains the mindset and process of this beloved budgeting method. Reading the book (again, in Tyler’s case) has already changed how they budget. Tyler has freed himself up to make quicker progress on his financial goals by simplifying his focus on true expenses. Steve gave himself permission to be less obsessive about his budget, and got ideas about teaching kids money management skills. Links:"You Need a Bu...2024-01-1842 minSwitchfoot Song StoriesSwitchfoot Song StoriesSkin and BonesErick Frost is here! Listen to the amazing story of how he first got connected with Switchfoot. We also chat about his time shooting Interrobang music videos, photography on the road, and more! We also chat about "Skin and Bones." https://www.iamerickfrost.com/ Check out Tyler's book: "Searching for Seven- The journey of seeking God seven days a week."2024-01-1836 minIt\'s Not About The MoneyIt's Not About The MoneyRetrospective: The first year(ish) of the podcastTyler and Steve discuss the first year of “It's Not About The Money,” including numbers (surprisingly not zero!), popular episodes, favorite episodes, paradigm-shifting episodes, and advice. Consistency is probably the most important factor, and the barriers to entry may be lower than you think. Pursuing creativity for its own sake has been rewarding. (00:00) - Tyler gets mistaken for an older person (02:58) - The most important number (07:28) - Downloads, "followers," impressions, etc. (10:30) - Which episodes have received the most attention? (13:43) - Advice for starting a podcast (16:22) - Get better at it by doing it (21:42) - Steve...2024-01-0432 minIt\'s Not About The MoneyIt's Not About The MoneyZapier and business process automationWhat processes could you automate in your business? Steve, a software developer turned tax professional, talks through several automations he’s built recently using Zapier. Tyler gets excited about the possibilities, and the two brainstorm some other ideas to “work on the business” and free up time for higher-value activities.(00:00) - Tyler's annual review retreat (03:05) - What is Zapier? (05:28) - LLC consent form automation (09:50) - Podcast production automations: breaking it down into manageable pieces (13:32) - Using AI to write JavaScript (it got pretty close) (19:06) - Other automation ideas (21:35) - Choosing tools for their automation potential --- 2023-12-1427 minIt\'s Not About The MoneyIt's Not About The MoneySide hustles to start with minimal capitalSteve and Tyler have both learned so much from actually starting businesses, rather than just learning about starting businesses. So if you want to start one yourself, how should you begin? This episode goes through some business ideas that need varying levels of skill and varying amounts of capital. Maybe one will spark an idea for you and inspire you to try something of your own. (00:01) - Steve buys a battery pack and Tyler buys some lightswitches (04:53) - Starting a side gig with limited capital (08:53) - Under $1000: pet sitting, personal shopping, music instruction, language tr...2023-12-0730 minIt\'s Not About The MoneyIt's Not About The MoneyRevealing our business finances for 2023Steve and Tyler pull back the curtains, open up the closets, and get very vulnerable about how much it has cost to start their businesses. Tyler proposes a rubric for evaluating expenses, which proves extremely useful: 1) Essential, 2) Have to Have, 3) Nice to Have, and 4) Shouldn’t Have. They break down what exactly is in each of these categories for them, as well as the totals and percentages for each category. The last 20 minutes is full of introspection about the experiential value of starting a business and the various phases a young business goes through. 2023-11-3054 minIt\'s Not About The MoneyIt's Not About The MoneyImplementing "Getting Things Done"Steve has had a few weeks trying to implement Getting Things Done and has lots of questions for Tyler, the resident GTD veteran. Capturing actions, weekly reviews, selecting the right ticklers, and the surprising joy of physical file folders for actual pieces of paper. (00:00) - Pilgrimage to the Ramsey studio (03:29) - Initial capturing (07:03) - Unexpected love for the general filing system (11:54) - Capturing actions (17:45) - Weekly review (26:53) - Picking the right contexts (31:22) - "Waiting" and "tickler" lists (39:35) - Inbox processing  Links: David Allen's "Getting Things Done" https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1633.Getting_Things_Don...2023-11-0942 minIt\'s Not About The MoneyIt's Not About The MoneyEverything is budgetingIn this episode, we acknowledge that maybe we love the word "budgeting" too much and what we really mean is "making better decisions". Allocating resources (time, attention, money, nutrition) are all about scarcity and opportunity costs. It's about defining your values and the results you want, and then making the decisions that will lead you to those outcomes. (00:00) - Roller coaster change management (03:51) - Finite resources (11:54) - Food opportunity costs (14:11) - Steve's PTO budget (18:25) - Scarcity and opportunity costs in resource allocation problems generally (21:07) - Making better decisions (aka budgeting)  Links: Tyler's newsletter https://new...2023-11-0226 minIt\'s Not About The MoneyIt's Not About The MoneyBoredom in all its formsBoredom typically means your brain is telling you something is not sufficiently meaningful or engaging, and once you recognize that you can decide how to deal with it. On this episode, Tyler and Steve discuss the research into various types of boredom and our brain's responses to them. It's about finding meaning, whether you rediscover it or reintroduce it or find it elsewhere. (00:00) - Backwards roller coasters (03:25) - Three types of boredom (09:08) - Boredom provides us information (14:12) - The fork in the road after boredom (16:17) - Vitality: the opposite of boredom (20:54) - Man drives tank into s...2023-10-2630 minIt\'s Not About The MoneyIt's Not About The MoneyCreativity and the drive to createThe desire to create is a core human impulse. Tyler and Steve talk about things they've created that they're proud of, whether it's a family, a business, an early-2000's blog, or a "failed" project. (00:00) - Plastic bags and double-suspension gallops (05:56) - The desire to create (12:38) - Anyone can create (18:40) - Self as community (22:32) - Trying things that didn't work out (26:34) - Don't let the voice of critics paralyze you  Links: "Create" by Dieter Uchtdorf https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RhLlnq5yY7k "Why We Sleep" by Matthew Walker https://www.goodreads.com/book...2023-10-1929 minSwitchfoot Song StoriesSwitchfoot Song StoriesThriveDanielle Marx joins us for this episode. How do we thrive and not just survive? Subscribe to Danielle's YouTube Channel HERE! Follow Danielle on Instagram HERE! Check out Tyler's book: "Searching for Seven: The Journey of Seeking God seven days a week."2023-10-1931 minIt\'s Not About The MoneyIt's Not About The MoneyHow do we get things done?Steve describes his process for managing work, and Tyler convinces him to read Getting Things Done. (00:00) - Halloween costume outsourcing (03:19) - What is Steve's process? (11:20) - David Allen's Getting Things Done (14:03) - Tyler's process  Links: David Allen's "Getting Things Done" https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1633.Getting_Things_Done ---Steve Nay: https://daybreaktax.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/nsteven/ Tyler Smith: https://www.tylersmith.io/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/tylersmith-io/ 2023-10-1234 minSwitchfoot Song StoriesSwitchfoot Song StoriesAdding to the NoiseTyler Huckabee has been a prolific writer and editor for many years. He joins the podcast to discuss his recent articles about Switchfoot, and we chat about the song "Adding to the Noise." "Switchfoot has never let you down" Article! "20 years ago, Switchfoot unleashed the riff that changed Christian rock" Article! Follow Tyler Huckabee on Substack! Check out Tyler Smith's book: "Searching for Seven: The Journey of seeking God seven days a week." 2023-10-1225 minIt\'s Not About The MoneyIt's Not About The MoneyThe power of focusTyler has a breakthrough in saving for his true expenses, and it's about more than just rearranging the financial deck chairs. What are the benefits of focusing on one goal at a time? Why do high net worth individuals still benefit from budgeting? And why does Steve allocate some of his "fun money" to an emergency fund? (00:00) - Dog talk (03:06) - Too many goals (06:44) - Doubling down on an emergency fund (11:41) - A reverse debt snowball (14:32) - Steve's fun money emergency fund (16:46) - A tool for understanding opportunity costs  Links: Our episode abou...2023-10-0520 minSwitchfoot Song StoriesSwitchfoot Song StoriesOn FireChristian artist Joel Vaughn joins the podcast. We discuss his musical journey, Switchfoot's influence, and chat about the song "On Fire." www.joelvaughnmusic.com Listen to "Friend" on Spotify! Check out Tyler's book- "Searching for Seven: The Journey of Seeking God seven days a week."2023-09-2835 minIt\'s Not About The MoneyIt's Not About The MoneyTyler hires a coachTyler is a coach, and now he has hired a coach. Steve asks him about how it works, what he's learned, and how it's making him a better coach to his own clients. But first! A brief diversion into dog grooming. 🐶 (00:00) - Steve's dog requires grooming; Tyler's does not (02:14) - Tyler hires a health coach (09:44) - What Tyler (the client) has learned about being Tyler (the coach) (14:46) - Business, executive, and career coaches  ---Steve Nay: https://daybreaktax.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/nsteven/ Tyler Smith: https://www.tylers...2023-09-2119 minSwitchfoot Song StoriesSwitchfoot Song StoriesMore Than FineBen Sooy from the band "A Place For Owls" joins the podcast. Their band will be opening for Switchfoot this November, and the story of how it all came to be is epic! We also chat about "More Than Fine." APlaceForOwls.com Check out Tyler's book "Searching for Seven: The Journey of seeking God seven days a week." --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dailyjonforeman/support2023-09-2132 minIt\'s Not About The MoneyIt's Not About The MoneyOptionalitySteve discusses an iPad purchase and its accompanying sheet music adventures. Tyler finds a surprise bank account. An acquaintance buys a house for cheap. Having cash available is doubly beneficial--it protects you from unexpected risks and it lets you take advantage of unexpected lucky opportunities. (00:00) - Esoteric spreadsheets (05:37) - What is optionality? (10:16) - Risk and luck (13:19) - Savings gap (15:33) - Steve buys an iPad for sheet music (19:52) - Tyler squirrels away money so he'll forget about it (21:31) - How do you define financial independence?  Links: The Psychology of Money, by Morgan Housel http...2023-08-3127 minIt\'s Not About The MoneyIt's Not About The MoneyBook Club: Psychology of MoneySteve and Tyler discuss Morgan Housel's 2020 book, "The Psychology of Money". It distills a lot of financial wisdom into an easy-to-read anthology of advice and, especially, cogent explanation. Embrace risk but beware of ruinous risk. Get the goalposts to stop moving. Be wealthy versus rich. Don't let your ego stand in the way of accumulating wealth. (00:00) - Lemonade stands (01:19) - Psychology of Money (06:03) - Experience vs. perception (09:42) - The newness of "retirement" (14:35) - Rich vs. wealthy (17:58) - Getting the goalposts to stop moving (25:47) - Luck, tail events, and risk (33:28) - Ego  Links: The...2023-08-2436 minIt\'s Not About The MoneyIt's Not About The MoneyShould you outsource your chores?Should Steve outsource his lawn maintenance? What did Tyler think of hiring house cleaners? And why is that so different from going to a car wash? Today, we talk about outsourcing in business and in life, and the tradeoffs of time and money it entails. (03:44) - Outsourcing in personal life (07:33) - Tyler hires a house cleaner (11:29) - Meal kits (13:22) - Outsourcing as leverage (16:30) - Steve hires a billing platform (17:52) - Steve doesn't hire a lawn company (22:16) - Life is about tradeoffs Links:Tax Strategy Digest episode, "Marketing The Right Way": https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/m...2023-08-1727 minSwitchfoot Song StoriesSwitchfoot Song StoriesDaisyLori Gudvangen joins the show, and we discuss the mosaic guitars and surfboard she made for the guys. She was also the winner of the "interrobang" art contest. We also chat about the song "Daisy," including the topics of surrender and all of life's journeys with Switchfoot as the soundtrack. Check out Tyler's book "Searching for Seven: The journey of seeking God seven days a week."2023-07-2744 minIt\'s Not About The MoneyIt's Not About The MoneyTo niche or not to nicheShould you find a niche in your business? When is it too early? How should you figure out the "right" niche? And will Tyler change his mind about it? (00:00) - Recovering grammar nerd (02:54) - Should you even niche? (15:11) - Horizontal vs. vertical niches (17:00) - Steve's current niche (17:55) - Tyler's current niche (22:57) - To niche or not to niche? --- Steve Nay: https://daybreaktax.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/nsteven/ Tyler Smith: https://www.tylersmith.io/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/tylersmith-io/ 2023-07-2024 minSwitchfoot Song StoriesSwitchfoot Song StoriesThe SoundPriscilla and Elizabeth Perkins join us to talk about their father's story, their family foundation and legacy, and to discuss Switchfoot's song that was inspired by their father, Dr. John M. Perkins. "Love is the final fight." Visit www.jvmpf.org to get involved! Watch "Redemption: The John M. Perkins story"! Check out Tyler's book: "Searching for Seven: The Journey of Seeking God seven days a week."2023-07-2046 minIt\'s Not About The MoneyIt's Not About The MoneyOptimizing for serendipityDo the best things in life come from planning or from serendipity? Tyler and Steve explore this question and give some ideas about how to welcome more serendipity into your life. (00:00) - Fitness (02:31) - "Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the face" (04:21) - Spontaneity (07:42) - Building your network (18:17) - Social media (21:01) - Reading books (23:15) - "Successful careers are not planned. They develop." (25:24) - Boredom and creativity Links:Jason Daily: How To Become The Luckiest Accountant https://share.transistor.fm/s/2b8e607a Video from Jason with more actionable advice, which I di...2023-07-1329 minSwitchfoot Song StoriesSwitchfoot Song StoriesCompany CarBrandon Grissom joins the show, and we talk about his musical and life journey, and dive into Switchfoot's oldie "Company Car." Follow Brandon on Instagram! Check out Tyler's book: "Searching for Seven: The journey of seeking God seven days a week."2023-07-0730 minIt\'s Not About The MoneyIt's Not About The MoneyBook Club: The Prosperous CoachTyler mentions it often, and it's high time we had a proper discussion about it. The book is "The Prosperous Coach" by Steve Chandler and Rich Litvin. From getting better at selling to working with extraordinary clients, there's something in this book for every business owner, whether or not you consider yourself a coach per se. (00:00) - Gardening (02:30) - The Prosperous Coach (05:38) - People don't buy hours of coaching (11:38) - Coaching and the business of coaching (17:17) - Talk about your accomplishments (21:39) - Extraordinary clients Links:The Prosperous Coach: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18934115-the-prosperous-coach ...2023-07-0626 minIt\'s Not About The MoneyIt's Not About The MoneyBookkeeping: YNAB vs. QuickBooksWhat are some good tools if you want to get started keeping the books of your business? Steve and Tyler discuss YNAB and QuickBooks: their strengths and weaknesses, their similarities and differences, and ultimately which one you might want to choose for your business. (00:00) - iOS automations (02:50) - Two bookkeeping tools: YNAB and QBO (05:13) - What is YNAB great at? (09:55) - What is QuickBooks great at? (12:47) - Setting aside money for taxes (16:57) - Equivalent concepts in YNAB and QBO (20:15) - What does your tax pro need from your books, really? (26:07) - Handling (or not) me...2023-06-2939 minIt\'s Not About The MoneyIt's Not About The MoneyBookkeeping: What is it? Why do it?What is bookkeeping? Why do you need it as a small business owner? How do you get started? In this episode, Steve and Tyler dive into these questions and give you practical tips, whether you're just starting out, you are doing the books yourself, or you're ready to hire a bookkeeper. 00:00 Cashflow problems as a factor in business failure 01:35 What is bookkeeping? 07:31 How do you start keeping the books for your business? 11:09 Okay, you have a separate business account. Now what? 14:41 Common bookkeeping mistakes 20:02 What are the benefits of good bookkeeping? Links:"What to do wh...2023-06-2226 minSwitchfoot Song StoriesSwitchfoot Song StoriesRestlessTejas Kumar is an award-winning web developer and international speaker, and has also been greatly impacted by Switchfoot! We chat about his inspiring journey, and dive into Switchfoot's song "Restless." Follow Tejas on Twitter! YouTube Channel Check out Tyler's book: "Searching for Seven: The Journey of seeking God seven days a week."2023-06-2233 minIt\'s Not About The MoneyIt's Not About The MoneyHow to close clientsOnce you've found prospective clients, how do you get them to decide to hire you? On this episode, Tyler and Steve discuss two sales techniques and what works and doesn't work about each of them for their particular businesses. 00:00 An embarrassing sales call 02:15 The CLOSER method 09:20 Aspects of the CLOSER method that resonate with Steve and Tyler 13:52 Following up with a prospect after the call 16:51 "Send a gift and a note" 22:18 Tyler tries a CLOSER script 23:26 The "Creating Clients" approach 34:25 Steve gets nervous talking about pricing 40:23 What to do if a client is driving the bus --- 2023-06-1543 minSwitchfoot Song StoriesSwitchfoot Song StoriesAlwaysGustavo Moradel joins the pod, and we discuss music, life, and Switchfoot's beautiful song "Always." Follow Gustavo on Instagram! Check out Tyler's book: "Searching for Seven: The journey of seeking God seven days a week."2023-06-0833 minIt\'s Not About The MoneyIt's Not About The MoneyHow to find clientsHow do you find clients as a solopreneur running a virtual service business like coaching or tax prep? Tyler and Steve describe many of the things they've tried, as well as which ones actually worked. 00:00 Harrison Ford's job before Star Wars 04:14 Social media marketing 10:26 Paid ads 15:43 SEO and chatGPT 19:54 Networking IRL 23:03 Being a jack-of-all-trades as a solopreneur 25:09 Benefits of having a local network 28:44 Referrals 31:34 Where did Steve's actual clients come from? 34:16 Where did Tyler's actual clients come from? 36:05 Pre-qualifying clients before they even talk to you 43:31 Supply and demand in qualifying leads --- Steve Nay: ...2023-06-0846 minIt\'s Not About The MoneyIt's Not About The MoneyThe Person is the ProgramTyler has an epiphany about coaching. We explore his discovery and what it means for how he connects with his clients, whether they need consulting, teaching, or coaching. Things we mentioned: Beginning Balance with Mark Butler and Jesse Mecham The Prosperous Coach by Steve Chandler and Rich Litvin Coach with Tyler --- Steve Nay: https://daybreaktax.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/nsteven/ Tyler Smith: https://www.tylersmith.io/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/tylersmith-io/ 2023-06-0137 minSwitchfoot Song StoriesSwitchfoot Song StoriesLet that be enoughEric McClanahan joins the show, and we discuss his CCM Twitter tournaments, and Switchfoot's older classic "Let that be enough." Follow Eric on Twitter- @ineverglow Check out Tyler's book: "Searching for Seven- the Journey of seeking God seven days a week." ineverglow.com2023-05-2525 minIt\'s Not About The MoneyIt's Not About The MoneyWhen is it time to hire a tax pro?TurboTax is great for a lot of people, but how do you know when you've outgrown it? Steve and Tyler discuss when it's time to find a good accountant who's worth the price to save your sanity and get your taxes done right. --- Steve Nay: https://daybreaktax.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/nsteven/ Tyler Smith: https://www.tylersmith.io/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/tylersmith-io/ 2023-05-2521 minIt\'s Not About The MoneyIt's Not About The MoneyMeet TylerSteve Nay interviews co-host Tyler Smith about building a financial coaching practice while pursuing a career as a localization professional. --- Steve Nay: https://daybreaktax.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/nsteven/ Tyler Smith: https://www.tylersmith.io/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/tylersmith-io/ 2023-05-1942 minIt\'s Not About The MoneyIt's Not About The MoneyMeet SteveTyler Smith interviews co-host Steve Nay, a tax professional and owner of Daybreak Tax, about his career in software and building a tax practice that serves small business owners. --- Steve Nay: https://daybreaktax.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/nsteven/ Tyler Smith: https://www.tylersmith.io/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/tylersmith-io/ 2023-05-1938 minIt\'s Not About The MoneyIt's Not About The MoneyIntroductionThis is “It’s Not About The Money,” a podcast for current and aspiring solopreneurs and small business owners. You'll hear stories of building a tax practice and a coaching business. You'll learn a wealth of things business owners need to know: Leadership. Entrepreneurship. Operations. Productivity. How to create clients. And so much more. Join Steve and Tyler on this journey of discovery, and figure out why "it's not about the money!" --- Steve Nay: https://daybreaktax.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/nsteven/ Tyler Smith: https://www.tyl...2023-05-1801 minSwitchfoot Song StoriesSwitchfoot Song StoriesAmerican DreamGable Price joins us on this episode! We chat about his band's song with Jon Foreman, how Switchfoot has impacted him personally and professionally, and we dig into the song "American Dream." Follow Gable Price and Friends on Spotify HERE! gablepriceandfriends.com Check out Tyler's book "Searching for Seven- The journey of seeking God seven days a week."2023-05-0439 minSwitchfoot Song StoriesSwitchfoot Song StoriesConcrete GirlSwitchfoot fan Amanda Latimer shares an incredible story about how "Concrete Girl" saved her life. Share this episode with someone who needs to hear it! Check out Tyler's book "Searching for Seven- The Journey of Seeking God Seven Days a Week."2023-04-2028 minSwitchfoot Song StoriesSwitchfoot Song StoriesOh! GravityChristian artist Stephen Stanley joins the show! We talk about Switchfoot's influence in his personal and professional life, and dive into the song Oh! Gravity. Follow Stephen on TikTok and Instgram @ StephenStanleyMusic. www.stephenstanleymusic.com Check out Tyler's book "Searching For Seven- The Journey of Seeking God seven days a week."2023-03-3028 minSwitchfoot Song StoriesSwitchfoot Song StoriesThis Is HomeAuthor and Switchfoot fan Justin Wiggins joins the show, and we discuss CS Lewis, Jon Foreman, and the song "This is Home." Read Justin's article about Jon Foreman HERE! Check out Justin's book "Surprised by Agape." Check out Tyler's book "Searching for Seven."2023-03-2340 minSwitchfoot Song StoriesSwitchfoot Song StoriesWhere I BelongKeith Tutt II has been playing Cello at Jon Foreman shows for years. He has produced and played on multiple Switchfoot and Jon Foreman albums, and he joins us to discuss those experiences. We also dive into the incredible song, "Where I Belong." Check out all that Keith is doing at www.keithtuttii.com Check out Tyler's book: "Searching for Seven."2023-03-1646 minSwitchfoot Song StoriesSwitchfoot Song StoriesOnly HopeChris Cleveland (Stars Go Dim) joins us to discuss music, Switchfoot's influence, Mandy Moore (naturally), and one of SF's all-time great songs "Only Hope." Check out the "10000 Minutes" Podcast HERE! Check out Tyler's book "Searching for Seven- The Journey of Seeking God Seven Days a Week." Subscribe to Stars Go Dim Youtube Channel HERE! New episodes every Thursday! #HopeDeservesAnAnthem 2023-01-1235 minSwitchfoot Song StoriesSwitchfoot Song StoriesSing It OutAmerican Idol winner Kris Allen joins the show! We discuss Switchfoot's influence and memories, song-writing, other stories, and also dive into the song "Sing it out." https://www.krisallenofficial.com/ Check out Tyler's book: "Searching for Seven- The journey of seeking God seven days a week."2022-11-1734 minMystic LoungeMystic LoungeTYLER HENRY • How Spirits On The Other Side Help Us Heal #PsychicMediumWorld renown psychic medium, Tyler Henry, and star of the NETFLIX series Life after Death with Tyler Henry, joins me for a special episode of Mystic Lounge! Tyler discusses healing and the various paths to ego-death, which he believes is a crucial part of our personal evolutions. We cover many topics including questioning whether psychedelics are just a quick, but easy path toward mystical experiences. Are naturally occurring mystical experiences more meaningful? Tyler believes both are indeed connections to a deeper reality. He shares his thoughts on forgiveness, and whether severe and unchanging narcissists, who continue to hurt, are truly...2022-11-1132 minDecidedly I Decision Tips for Business OwnersDecidedly I Decision Tips for Business OwnersEp.60 HIGHLIGHT I Tyler Zach I Deciding with Your EnneagramWANT THE FULL EPISODE? Check out yesterday's episode, or use this link: https://api.spreaker.com/v2/episodes/51655544/download.mp3Your enneagram type is like a decision-making software running in the background of your life.Have you programmed the software of your enneagram to best serve your decision-making ability?Tyler Zach, certified enneagram coach, pastor, and author, joins the show to encourage purposeful decision-making skills based on the strengths and weaknesses of your enneagram type.KEY TOPICS- The history and origination of the enneagram- Your values versus your...2022-10-2713 minSwitchfoot Song StoriesSwitchfoot Song StoriesSouvenirsTyler Davis joins the show this week. We chat about Switchfoot shows, memories, and take a reflective look at the song "Souvenirs." Watch Tyler and Tyler's Switchfoot Cover Tribute HERE! Read/Watch Switchfoot's private performance for a family HERE! Like, Subscribe, Leave a Review, and Share!  2022-10-2746 minDecidedly I Decision Tips for Business OwnersDecidedly I Decision Tips for Business OwnersEp.60 I Tyler Zach I Deciding with Your Enneagram: Getting in Alignment with Your Authentic SelfYour enneagram type is like a decision-making software running in the background of your life.Have you programmed the software of your enneagram to best serve your decision-making ability?Tyler Zach, certified enneagram coach, pastor, and author, joins the show to encourage purposeful decision-making skills based on the strengths and weaknesses of your enneagram type.KEY TOPICS- The history and origination of the enneagram- Your values versus your virtues- Challenging the weaknesses of your enneagram type, and leaning into the strengthsDON'T HAVE TIME FOR THE...2022-10-2659 minSwitchfoot Song StoriesSwitchfoot Song StoriesBelovedSinger/Songwriter Kevin McClure joins us for this episode. We discuss the song "Beloved" and give live reactions to several quotes Jon had about the song from this past year. Check out Kevin's music HERE! Check out Kevin's podcast HERE! Check out Tyler's book: "Searching for Seven- The journey of seeking God seven days a week." 2022-10-2045 minSwitchfoot Song StoriesSwitchfoot Song StoriesLearning to BreatheAndy Barron is here!  Andy was the photographer for Switchfoot for many years, and was the one putting together those classic Switchfoot Video Podcasts. He is now the photographer for Chris Stapleton. We talk about how he got started with Switchfoot, memories of touring, and we also discuss the song "Learning to Breathe." AndyBarron.com Watch Switchfoot Video Podcasts HERE! Check out Tyler's book: Searching for Seven: The Journey of Seeking God Seven Days a Week.2022-10-0638 minSwitchfoot Song StoriesSwitchfoot Song StoriesI Won't Let You GoGrace Chaves recently wrote a wonderful article called "Switchfoot: Songs for Mental Health" for NewReleaseToday.com. She joined us to talk about the article, and to discuss the incredible song: "I Won't Let You Go." Read her full article HERE! Check out this Spotify Playlist: "Songs from God's Perspective"  Check out Tyler's book: "Searching for Seven: The Journey of Seeking God Seven Days a Week." 2022-09-2926 minSwitchfoot Song StoriesSwitchfoot Song StoriesThe Making of Fading WestMatt Katsolis was the Director of Switchfoot's "Fading West" movie, and he joins us for an inside look at that epic project.  Watch Fading West on Amazon! Check out other projects from Matt HERE! Check out Tyler's book "Searching for Seven- The Journey of seeking God seven days a week." 2022-09-2238 minSwitchfoot Song StoriesSwitchfoot Song StoriesMess of MeWe are joined this week by CDME- a young band of brothers who recently shared the stage with Switchfoot! Hear all about their musical journey, and their special night being called up on stage to play "Mess of Me." Watch the full video of CDME playing at a Switchfoot show HERE! Check out CDME's YouTube page HERE! Check out Tyler's book "Searching for Seven"- HERE! 2022-09-0828 minSwitchfoot Song StoriesSwitchfoot Song StoriesHappy is a Yuppie WordApollo LTD's Jordan Phillips joins us for this episode! He shares a lot of great stories about music, creativity, faith, and of course- Jon Foreman and Switchfoot. We talk about the song "Happy is a Yuppie Word" and discuss what happiness should (and shouldn't) look like in our lives. Watch the "Soul Worth Saving" music video HERE! Check out Tyler's book "Searching for Seven" HERE! If you're enjoying this podcast, leave us a review and share with friends!  New episodes every Thursday!2022-09-0139 min