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Alrighty folks, welcome back to Season 3, Episode 27 of Transacting Value Podcast!

Porter’s guest today is Bunny Young. She is a multi-business owner, a coach, the founder of A Better Place Consulting, the author of Paw Prints on My Heart, and a mom. As a teenager, she was diagnosed with a heart condition, and at the time, she was able to walk out of the doctor’s office with a smile on her face. She was told that she was fragile and would have to be careful, yet she knew she wanted to live her life to the fullest and make a difference.

Thanks to her service dog, she has done just that. She has been a stunt woman in China, worked at an orphanage in Ecuador, owns five companies, and prioritizes her family. 

Perhaps because of her illness, Bunny has lived an incredibly full life, and she's helping others do the same. She and Porter discuss the following:

• How to build a strong sense of self through self-awareness
• Feelings and emotions as messengers
• Why we repeat patterns and how to break them 
• Why the stories we tell ourselves matter
• Why anxiety is confused energy and how to direct that energy into
• something productive
• How to motivate kids

Quotes from today’s episode

“The people who focus on what they don’t have and what they need don’t receive as much as the people who are grateful for what they have.” 

“An attitude of gratitude is what brings abundance.”

“You’ve been given the gift of another day. What are you going to do with it?”

“You are the only you on the face of this planet.”

“The only time I feel a sense of burnout is when I’m not aligning fully with myself and I’m trying to be all of these different people for all of these different situations.” 

“If you can bring more awareness to what you are grateful for in your life, you’ll automatically start to bring more abundance into your life.” 

“There is no time that you’ve lost. You are exactly where you’re supposed to be.”

Sponsors and Resources mentioned in today’s episode: 

(9:02) Transacting Value Podcast

(18:32) The Bee and the Bear Creations

(27:36) Keystone Farmers Market

(35:06) Buzzsprout affiliate link

(44:49) A Better Place Consulting

(46:00) Developing Character
segment 

BunnyYoung.com

ABetterPlaceConsulting.com

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Alrighty folks, welcome back to Season 3, Episode 26, our 2nd Annual Christmas Special, of Transacting Value Podcast!

Jake Pearson hails from Victoria, Australia, and is the host of the What Makes You Happy podcast where he interviews people from all over the world about what makes them happy. While joy and happiness are universal emotions, what ignites joy in each of us is unique. And what ignites joy is intricately linked to our individual values. 

Each of us can live our lives according to the values of others, or we can dare to live according to our own values and, in so doing, find greater joy.  

As a personal trainer, Jake helps build self-confidence in others by shifting internal dialogs. He encourages others to highlight things that are going well in their lives and build momentum from a place of positivity. He recognizes that being internally motivated will yield more and better fruit than what can come from external forces.  

Jake encourages listeners to identify one or two things that bring them happiness. What are the things you gravitate to so much that you forget time exists? Incorporate more of those things in your day-to-day life. That is prioritizing you as an individual and the things that you value. Then ask, “Why does this make me happy? What about it brings me joy?” 

Quotes from today’s episode

“You can live your life in accordance with what you value, or you can live your life in accordance with what other people value for you.”

“What drives us is all the things on the inside.”

“I love leaving people with something from every interaction – maybe a little bit of inspiration or a little bit more clarity or focus or direction.” 

“If you cannot serve yourself, you are not showing up at 100% to serve other people. You owe it to yourself to be the best version of yourself by doing the things that are important to you.”

Sponsors and Resources mentioned in today’s episode: 

(7:30) Buzzsprout affiliate link

(16:29) Keystone Farmers Market

(22:53) Developing Character segment 

(27:48) What Makes You Happy Podcast

(34:57) The Bee and the Bear Creations

Find Jake and his podcast via his website, Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, TikTok, Apple, and Spotify

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Alrighty folks, welcome back to Season 3, Episode 25 of Transacting Value Podcast!

Deborah Johnson is an inspirational speaker, author, and international award-winning music artist who helps others get unstuck by producing and executing a plan for their second half of life. She is also the co-host of the Women at Halftime podcast.

Deborah has been a go-getter her entire life. She was fortunate to grow up in a stable, loving home where she was encouraged to cultivate and nurture a personal faith, a  desire to learn, and a strong work ethic. As a youth, she dedicated herself to music, and as she has grown into new seasons of life, she has applied that same dedication to family, friendships, and entrepreneurship. Whatever she puts her mind to, she does wholeheartedly. Throughout her life, there has been a consistency in values, even though the application and implementation of those values may have shifted over time. 

Deborah reminds us that identifying values is a process and recommends journaling. She asserts that you can’t lead others until you can successfully lead yourself. Self-leadership is underrated and under-emphasized. 

Quotes from today’s episode

“Core values will be similar, but the application of those will be changing throughout the years.”
“You cannot legislate morality. That has to be a personal choice.”
“I had never heard that term lifelong learner until I was way into my career…but there was a thirst for learning because I found something I loved to do.” 
“I did what I loved and did enough in the other areas that I could just really grow.”
“Create a space where you can be real and have impact.”

Sponsors and Resources mentioned in today’s episode: 

The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron
(08:35) The Bee and the Bear Creations
(18:57) Keystone Farmers Market
(29:27) Will MacClellan "Scots Scotch Stories"
(42:07) Buzzsprout (affiliate link)
Deborah Johnson: Facebook  YouTube Twitter  Instagram
Goals For Your Life Newsletter
Deborah Johnson Speaker
DJWorks Music
Women at Halftime podcast
Hero Mountain Summit
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Alrighty folks, welcome back to Season 3, Episode 23 of Transacting Value Podcast!

Laura Leduc is a professor at James Madison University, training the next generation of workplace managers. She became interested in the management of people when, earlier in her career, she was promoted to a managerial position and was fascinated by how vastly different people can be. Each person sitting in a meeting can walk away with very different feelings and reactions. She thought being a manager would mostly involve making decisions, but she found the people portion of management to be more complicated and significant. This discovery prompted her to pursue a Ph.D. in management, desiring to make the world a better place by making better managers. 

One lesson that is difficult for many students to grasp is that there is rarely one right answer when it comes to managing teams, people, and projects. For generations who grew up on multiple-choice tests where there was only one right answer, this concept can be difficult to accept. Students are graded on how well they research and then make and defend their decisions. The ability to get buy-in is also critical for leaders.  

Josh and Laura also discuss the following:

• Self-awareness and integrity
• Why leaders need to be clear on their values 
• Why it’s important to avoid making decisions when emotions are strong. 
• Tips for making decisions when you feel stuck and unsure 
• Know when you should put off making a decision
• Authentic leadership theory and why it’s important to that your values align with those of the organization

Quotes from today’s episode

“Our emotions help us understand right and wrong.”

“My goal is for there to be fewer bad managers in the world.” 

“It’s impossible to do this job perfectly because there are so many different possibilities.” 

“To the extent that you can act according to your values, you’ll be a happier person.”

Sponsors and Resources mentioned in today’s episode: 

(08:31) Keystone Farmers Market

Moonwalking with Einstein: The Art and Science of Remembering Everything by Joshua Foer

Algorithms to Live by Brian Christian and Tom Griffiths

(16:20) Buzzsprout (affiliate link)

(27:38) “Walkabout”

(41:39) The Bee and the Bear Creations

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Alrighty folks, welcome back to Season 3, Episode 22 of Transacting Value Podcast!

Ari Nissenblatt is obsessed with podcasts, both personally and professionally. She describes herself as a walking podcast recommendation machine. You can find her recommendations in her newsletter and on social media. 

Ari started listening to podcasts in 2014 and was quickly hooked on the medium. She listened to glean information about topics and places that she knew little about and to deepen her knowledge of things she was already interested in. Today podcasts touch virtually every area of her life, from her profession to her free time and her personal conversations.

Porter and Ari discuss the evolution of, the popularity of, and the competition that surrounds podcasting. The days of making some extra money by recording weekly conversations with your buddies in the garage are over. There is so much competition in podcasting and if you want to make money with the art form, you’re going to have to be intentional about producing a high-quality product – both in terms of content and audio quality. Ari advises podcasters to set goals and intentions for their podcasts, to remember that podcasting is a networking game, and to speak from what they know. 

Quotes from today’s episode

“Podcasts have changed my life.”

“I feel like whatever you can’t get in a physical conversation on a day-to-day basis, you can get from podcasts.”

“Marketing is always going to be an experiment.” 

“Podcasting is a networking game.”

Sponsors and Resources mentioned in today’s episode: 

(6:07) Keystone Farmer’s Market

(12:33) The Bee and the Bear Creations

(16:29) Casby Bias, Host of "Adulting 101" 

Connect with Ari on Twitter

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Alrighty folks, welcome back for the 2022 Thanksgiving Special of Transacting Value Podcast!

This episode explores the question: "What are you grateful for?" Showcasing podcast contributors from around the world, who despite varied backgrounds; upbringings; languages; religious beliefs; occupations; sexual orientations; political leanings; and socio-economic standings; all have one thing in common. Values still hold value.

Be grateful that we have an opportunity to #CombineandConquer our efforts and perspectives against our obstacles. Conflict is a natural part of any relationship and is essential for any degree of success or sense of fulfillment. This holiday season take a second, if even in your head quietly to yourself, and ask, "What are you grateful for?"

Special thanks to:
Rob Bellew (Season 3, Episode 1)
Ruben Ordonez (Season 2, Episode 2)
Ernie Porthouse (Season 3, Episode 7)
Chris Kirk (Season 3, Episode 11)
Sebastien Barke (Season 2, Episode 7)
Scott Carley (Season 3, Episode 14)
Cody Anderson (Season 2, Episode 21)

Mark Havenner & Renovata Consulting
Nikki Bradley & Nichely, LLC
Debbie Ausburn & Raising Other Peoples Children
Casey Stubbs & Trading Strategy Guides
Laura Leduc & James Madison University
Scott Edwards & Stand Up Comedy: Your Host and MC
Angela Thurman & Thurman Co

Along with a huge thank you to all of our Guest Contributors throughout Season 2 and Season 3 during 2022! 

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Alrighty folks, welcome back to Season 3, Episode 21 of Transacting Value Podcast!

Casey Stubbs, the host of the How to Trade It podcast and founder of Trading Strategy Guides, discusses investing and fatherhood. As a father of nine, Casey is intentional with planning and scheduling. He has a Life Plan document that uses to track how every category of his life. 

Casey worked in the construction industry until 2008. When work became scarce, he built a website and, learning as he went, grew his online presence and business. Today he teaches strategies for creating cash flow from buying and selling on a short-term basis using chart patterns and trends. He recommends long-term trading as an investment strategy for almost everyone and short-term trading for more serious traders.

Considering an investment? Validate your information with due diligence.

• Who is investing in that company? 
• Are hedge funds or institutional investors among the investors of the company?
• What are smart companies and individuals investing in? 
• Consider investing in new technologies. 
• Invest in leaders of new industries. 

Porter and Casey touch on the following:

• We reveal some of our values by how we spend our money. 
• Teach children about saving and investing from a young age
• How do parents teach the value of a dollar when our kids want to spend Robux on Roblox?
• NFTs, cryptocurrencies, nostalgia

Quotes from today’s episode
“My life plan revolves around relationships.”
“For people who are hungry to learn and self-educate, there is a lot of opportunity.”
“There is a social aspect of being human in cyberspace.”
“It’s not about your accomplishments or all the great things you do. It’s about the people that you touch and impact along the way.”

Sponsors and Resources mentioned in today’s episode: 
How to Trade It Podcast
Trading Strategy Guides:
https://tradingstrategyguides.com
Twitter: TradeGuidesTSG
Facebook: TradingStrategyGuides
Instagram: TradingStrategyGuides
Email: info@tradingstrategyguides.com
(4:42) Living Forward  by Michael Hyatt
(16:18) The Bee and the Bear Creations
(28:49) Keystone Farmer’s Market
Roblox
(43:22) Casby Bias, Host of "Adulting 101" 

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Alrighty folks, welcome back to Season 3, Episode 20 of Transacting Value Podcast!

Angela Thurman is many things. She is down-to-earth member of Mensa International from Arkansas and the principal managing director of Thurman Company. She has a degree in electrical engineering, has worked in the aerospace and telecommunications industries, and today she owns a product management consulting firm. Her career path has taken her from electrical engineer for the NASA Glenn Research Center, to the Space System Program, and into the commercial aerospace realm. 

Her career path hasn’t been entirely rosy. At one point, she was laid off, and during 18 months of being jobless, she found direction in Elizabeth Allen’s course, The Economy of One. She found the course so enlightening that she took it twice. The results were profound. Angela identified her core skills (an engineer and a professional project manager with a background in contract law), learned to properly value them, and promptly landed a job that intersected those three core competencies. 

Angelas heartily recommends the Economy of One course. Tips for identifying your core strengths:

• Take a mental inventory of when you are happiest at work 
• Ask, in a perfect world, what you do with your time.
• Keep your core strengths in sight and remind yourself of them daily to combat imposter syndrome

Angela and Porter also explore the following:

• gratitude
• mission statements, corporate values, and codes of ethics
• modern manufacturing 

Quotes from today’s episode

“If you’re approaching life from a position of gratitude, your outlook is so much different, and life is so much better.” 

“Depression is not as much of an issue for me when I have an attitude of gratitude.” 

“You can go through life being a sourpuss, or you can take the other road. I’ve done both in my life, and the road of gratitude is so much smoother.” 

“When I’m grateful, it allows me to be gracious to others.” 

Sponsors and Resources mentioned in today’s episode: 

(8:03) Casby Bias, Host of "Adulting 101"
Elizabeth Allen's "Economy of One"
(12:15) Jimmy Mullen "Discussions From Dublin" 
(22:14) The Bee and the Bear Creations
Buckminster Fuller
(45:46) Keystone Farmer’s Market
WomenInManufacturing.org
Angela Thurman:
www.thurmanco.com
Click: LinkedIn

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Alrighty folks, welcome back to Season 3, Episode 19 of Transacting Value Podcast!

Debbie Ausburn is a lawyer, author, founder of Other People’s Children, and parent to other people's children. She brings much insight to the act of parenting another’s child. It’s a noble job and not for the faint of heart. Children from broken homes – no matter the reason – are dealing with trauma. Debbie reminds listeners of the high calling of parenting other people’s children. Satisfaction must come from doing the right thing. Expecting gratitude from a traumatized child is wishful thinking and simply unrealistic. Debbie discusses why the foster care system is ill-equipped to build resiliency in children and why kids who age out need guidance and support.  

Quotes from today’s episode:

“Good enough parenting is good, and it’s enough.”

“Let them live with the consequences without bailing them out, lecturing about it, or saying anything. Just let them live life in a safe environment.”

Sponsors and Resources mentioned in today’s episode:
www.debbieausburn.com
"Blended Family Podcast"
Connect with Debbie on LinkedIn; Twitter; Facebook; Instagram
Debbie's Book: Raising Other Peoples Children
(8:30) Keystone Farmer’s Market
Connections Homes
(14:31) Casby Bias, Host of "Adulting 101"
(31:05) The Bee and the Bear Creations

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Alrighty folks, welcome back to Season 3, Episode 18 of Transacting Value Podcast!

Angelina Abreu and Porter met at St. Leo University in St. Leo, Florida. It’s been about 15 years since they’ve spoken, and today Angelina joins him for a reacquaintance chat. They reminisce and catch up on their present lives. Angelina recently completed her Master’s in psychology and is creating a life for herself, deviating a bit from the cookie-cutter “American pie” path that she always assumed she had to take. 

This interaction was recorded on Halloween Day, so get ready for some discussions about Angelina’s favorite holiday, including her favorite Halloween movie and treats.

Porter and Angelina recall social life during the time just before social media became ubiquitous – the days when you had to strike up face-to-face conversations with perfect strangers, a social skill that is foreign to many youths today. 

Angelia reflects on maturing and learning to live her own life rather than feeling obligated to take a scripted path.  She has learned the value of not comparing herself to others and not concerning herself with what others think. Instead, she focuses on living in a way that brings her joy. 

Quotes from today’s episode
“At the end, everyone is very alone. You have a pine box, and it’s for you. It’s not for anybody else. You can’t live for everybody else and not live for yourself.”
“None of it is going to matter in the end, so why not just say ‘screw it’ and enjoy your life.”
“You only have this one life, and you can’t waste it not being you, the most important thing.”

Sponsors and Resources mentioned in today’s episode:
Hocus Pocus: IMDb (4:30)
The Munsters: IMDb (9:50)
(12:39) The Bee and the Bear Creations
(21:37) Keystone Farmer’s Market
Saint Leo University

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Alrighty folks, welcome back to Season 3, Episode 17 of Transacting Value Podcast!

Nikki Bradley is the founder of Nichely. She's  a brand strategist who helps female entrepreneurs build their personal and business brands. She helps the business leaders of organizations become brand ambassadors while building their personal brands. Nikki comes from a family of teachers, entrepreneurs, and corporate leaders. Eventually, she quit her corporate job to help individuals find their “dope superpower.”

A dope superpower will encompass the following: 

• Your innate gifts
• Your passion or curiosity
• Your amazing blindspot
• Your experiences

Tips for growing your self-worth and your brand:

• Once you pinpoint your superpower, invest in it to become exceptional at what you’re already good at. Delegate what is not in your wheelhouse so that you can focus on your strengths. 
• Let your true self shine. Except for when shopping at physical stores like Target, people buy from people. Set yourself apart by being uniquely you. Be clear about who you are and the value you bring.  
• Listen to your heart to identify what you want.
• Find someone or a group of people who are a few steps ahead of you and put yourself in proximity to those people. Join a Facebook group.

Quotes from today’s episode

“We get what we focus on.”

“Your results can never exceed your beliefs.” 

“You have two ears and one mouth for a reason.”

Sponsors and Resources mentioned in today’s episode:
(7:31) www.NikkiBradley.net
(15:27) Keystone Farmer’s Market
(42:43) The Bee and the Bear Creations
www.JoinNikkiB.com
Connect with Nikki on Twitter and Facebook
Jim Rohn

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Alrighty folks, welcome back to Season 3, Episode 13 of Transacting Value Podcast!

Porter’s guest is Bracha Goetz, author of 41 books (and counting). Through her illustrated children's books, she aims to help people of all ages grow spiritually.  As a young girl, Bracha had a food addiction that was healed after she learned to nourish herself spiritually, and she believes that many health and societal ills are manifestations of soul issues.  

Porter echoed her leanings, acknowledging that even the Department of Defense has an interest in the concept of a holistic warrior and strengthening the physical, mental, and spiritual aspects of the self. 

Bracha’s messages span the following topics:

• Healthy natural foods
• How to connect with others, including those with disabilities 
• Acts of kindness
• Practicing gratitude
• Focusing on strengths (rather than problem areas) and building from there

Bracha is a ray of sunshine and looks for the silver linings in everything. She has even found one in the Covid pandemic, viewing it as a “major spiritual step forward.” This is an episode you don’t want to miss.   

Quotes from today’s episode:

“The hole that causes addiction is an inner emptiness.” 

“If our bodies are not healthy, our souls can’t shine.” 

“Good deeds create more good deeds, and negative vibes create more negative vibes. They’re both contagious.”

“Here’s a test to find out if your mission in life is complete. If you’re alive, it isn’t.” 

Sponsors and Resources mentioned in today’s episode:
(10:24) GoetzBookshop.com

Tara Brock and RAIN

(15:41) The Bee and the Bear Creations

(34:04) Keystone Farmer’s Market

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Alrighty folks, welcome back to Season 3, Episode 12 on Transacting Value Podcast!
Sharon Schneider is an author, speaker, consultant, and entrepreneur who helps wealthy individuals and corporations align their decisions with their values. 

The idea of shared prosperity drives all of Sharon’s decisions. The typical MO of Americans is to extract for themselves today with the intention of giving back in the future. Sharon challenges us to live our values now by being mindful of our everyday choices.  Ask, “Is this who I want to be and how I want to show up in the world?” 

• If you’re miserable, change something. Be brave.
• Resist the lure of convenience. 
• There is a hierarchy of values, and if convenience is at the top, it’s going to trump all other values.
• If you feel guilty, it’s because you’re not living your values.
• Feeling good is underrated. There are few things better than the feeling of doing good. 

Quotes from today’s episode:

“That’s been my journey, trying to get closer to that alignment between my life and the person I aspire to be.”
“I’m just trying to be a good human being, and that means taking into account other people’s lives and feelings.”
“If you’re just floating along on mainstream American culture, you’re doing all kinds of things that are extractive and exploitive and unkind to various groups.”
“As long as we put convenience at the top of our decision-making hierarchy, we’re going to keep violating our other principles.”
“Guilt is a sign that you’re not acting in alignment with your own values.”

Sponsors and Resources mentioned in today’s episode:
(08:46) The Bee and the Bear Creations
(33:14) Keystone Farmer’s Market
The Integrated Life
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Alrighty folks, welcome back to Season 3, Episode 8 on Transacting Value Podcast!
Jennifer Furlong, host of the Communication TwentyFourSeven Podcast, is here with Porter to talk all things communication. Her passion is to help others become more confident and competent communicators. She helps clients turn nervous energy into fuel to research, reflect, and prepare for their next presentation or encounter. 
Communication is much more than exchanging information. And participants need to take into account the location, time of day, and potential culture and value differences.  
In today’s episode, she gives us tips on the following:

• How to reduce conflict in communication
• How to deal with emotionally heated situations
• How to take and give constructive criticism
• The roles of honesty and compassion in communication

Quotes from today’s episode:

“There is a big difference between talking at someone versus communicating with someone.”
“Disagreement does not ruin relationships, but disrespect does.” 
“To become an effective communicator, you have to put your ego in the backseat and focus on the other person.” 
“We have to teach others how to treat us. Nobody can take advantage of you unless you continue to allow that.” 

Sponsors and Resources mentioned in today’s episode:

(0:06:11) Communication TwentyFourSeven
(0:13:39) The Bee and the Bear Creations
(0:30:28) Keystone Farmer’s Market
Jennifer Furlong’s TEDx Talk
Thank You for Arguing by Jay Heinrichs
Connect with Jennifer on LinkedIn and Facebook 

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Alrighty folks, welcome back to Season 3, Episode 7 on Transacting Value Podcast!

Man of many talents, Ernie Porthouse is Porter’s guest today. Listeners are in for a treat. Ernie has a lot of life experience yet he has the energy and idealism of someone much younger. When inspiration strikes, he has the know-how, connections, resources, and experience to pursue his ideals – whether that’s creating reduced-cost orthotic shoes for the elderly or raising money for war-torn Ukraine. 

Ernie is a professional pedorthist who is also an orchestral percussionist for the Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra. 

Ernie started playing drums when he was only 5 or 6 years old. He explains how playing in an orchestra has stretched him in ways that playing freestyle can’t. When you play orchestral music, you’re being “told” what to do and when to do it, so it has the potential of getting you out of your usual repertoire. 

Now, about focaccia… Just before the Covid pandemic, Ernie took a trip to Italy and managed to come away with an authentic focaccia recipe. Back home in isolation, he started baking focaccia and sharing it with friends who raved about the bread. After the invasion of Ukraine, Ernie started selling his focaccia to raise money for Ukraine, gaining the attention of world-renowned chef, Massimo Capra. Ernie’s life is a lesson in how pursuing your talents and interests is your gift to the world.

Nuggets from Ernie:

• Interesting that we can often rise to meet the demands of others even when what’s expected is more than we would have expected of ourselves.
• We need to strike a balance between keeping up with the times while appreciating and understanding the old ways that got us where we are today. 

Quotes from today’s episode:

“My teacher had me doing some of the most difficult things when I was just 13 and 14 years old. Years later he would say, ‘The reason you could play them is I never told you they were hard.’”

“What appealed to me the most with symphony music was the nuance and the attention to detail.” 

“Sometimes limitations can make us better.”

“The digital world will never come between my sticks and my drum.” 

“As a teacher, there is an obligation to be honest with your students.” 

“You may not think to ask these questions when you’re older, and I may not remember the answers.” 

Sponsors and Resources mentioned in today’s episode:

(0:14:31) The Bee and the Bear Creations

(0:23:35) Keystone Farmer’s Market

Leo Buscaglia

Massimo Capra

Cycling Without Age

Connect with Ernie on Facebook

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Alrighty folks, welcome back to Season 3, Episode 6 on Transacting Value Podcast!

CEO of Textdrip, Phil Portman, came from humble beginnings, one of seven children. As a young man, he was focused on having enough money and was determined to be a millionaire one day. Through hard work and some key decisions along the way, not only is he successful in business, he is a family man with a balanced life. 

In today’s discussion with Porter, Phil tells the story of when, tired of being on the road away from his family, he decided to leave his well-paying corporate job and work for himself. 

Things you’ll learn about Phil in today’s episode:

• He didn’t do well in college. 
• When he left his corporate job to work for himself, he wondered if he made the wrong decision.

Behaviors and viewpoints that contribute to success:

• Set clear, written goals for various categories, over the next five years.
  • Focus on being a well-rounded person. 
• Develop healthy habits.
  • Read every day.
  • Work out every day.
  • The better you get at building habits into your lifestyle, the more productive you become. 

Tips for leaders, managers, and business owners: 

• Don’t surround yourself with ‘yes’ men. Surround yourself with diverse perspectives.
• Ask, “Are we creating an atmosphere where our employees feel safe to tell us something is a bad idea or to give us feedback on something?” 
• Build trust, encourage feedback, listen to it, and don’t take it personally.
• Have a philosophy of “I want my employees to be the best versions of themselves.” 
• View the people around you through a positive lens and watch them rise with you. Let go of those who are not a positive influence in your life.

Phil describes how his character has developed as he has grown in life and business:

• 20 years ago, he was willing to lie to get ahead financially. Not today. Money is no longer the main goal. It’s a byproduct of the primary values in his life.

Phil’s top three values now:

• Integrity, the foundation of communication
• To leave the world a better place 
• Family 

Quotes from today’s episode:

“I have no doubt that anybody out there can do what I’ve done and have the same success.” 

“I wanted to be a present dad for my kids.” 

“You won’t get success overnight. Success is compounded.” 

“Your habits are what you become.” 

“It takes a thousand attaboys to make up for an ‘Oh, shit.’”

Sponsors and Resources mentioned in today’s episode:

(0:11:45) The Bee and the Bear Creations

(0:28:12) Keystone Farmer’s Market

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Alrighty folks, welcome back to Season 3, Episode 5 on Transacting Value Podcast!

The core values we’re focusing on for August are tact, generosity, and justice. Porter goes stream-of-consciousness about how our values impact the future of work. Individuals are valuing work that is more fluid which will allow for more creativity, passion, and specialized skill sets to shine through. 

An important theme in today’s episode is to be someone that your future self can look back on and be proud of. With that future goal in mind, what kind of culture do you want to create? How do you want to behave? How do you want to respond? How do you want to lead? You can’t control all of the circumstances in your environment, but you can control your actions, your beliefs, and your responses.

In your responses and interactions, be tactful in addressing others and communicate without offending. You won’t be perfect. No one is. But you can be mindful of how you are perceived by others and how your words and actions affect others.  

Consider yourself too. Pay attention to how your words (especially those that are inside your mind) make you feel. When you catch yourself being unnecessarily negative, change your focus to something positive before your day gets sidetracked by the negativity. You have the power to make micro shifts in your thinking that can change the trajectory of not only your day but of your life.  

So be careful how you talk to yourself. The warrior within is listening.

Quotes from today’s episode:

“I can use tact as an attribute to influence my day or my attitude or my perspective on the world.” 

“Ultimately everybody just wants to increase value for their time and effort.” 

“Everybody has something worthwhile to contribute.” 

“Be careful how you talk to yourself. The warrior within is listening.”

“The scales of justice are weighed in gold. He who holds the money holds the power.”  

Sponsors and Resources mentioned in today’s episode:

(0:07:54) The Bee and the Bear Creations

(0:18:16) Keystone Farmer’s Market 

Entrepreneur.com article by Tony Tran, “Why the Creator Ethos is Key to the Future of Work”

The Book of Five Rings by Miyamoto Musashi

The Power of Positive Thinking by Norman Vincent Peale

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Alrighty folks, welcome back to Season 3, Episode 4 on Transacting Value Podcast!

Austin Utter is a full-time truck driver, traversing from the Atlantic to the Mississippi River, going as far south as Panama City, FL. Today, Austin meets fellow trucker Jonesy on the air. One drives an 18-wheeler, the other a dually with a gooseneck. Still, the two have a lot in common and can relate on multiple levels. 

Whether short trips, long trips, there will be roadblocks up ahead, smart bears, and rigs of every size. When you’re a trucker, those long stretches of highway often lead to in-depth conversations with yourself and your buddies. If reality doesn't teach you lessons, those honest conversations over "squak box," headset, or Bluetooth will. If you value an honest upbringing, blue-collar work, and trucker lessons, then this episode is for you.

Austin and Jonesy cover topics like…

• The importance of preventive maintenance and knowing the basics of working on your own vehicle
• The importance of money management skills
• Strategies for maintaining relationships while on the road
• The importance of encouraging children to get outside and take risks, and how parents need to teach their kids how to fix the messes they get themselves into, making repairs, etc. 
• Understanding the difference between joking and bullying

A couple of requests of non-truckers when you’re sharing the road with truckers:

• Never drive right next to a big rig. Either speed up and get ahead of them or stay behind them. You could be in their blind spot, or one of their tires could blow and damage your car or cause an accident.
• Put your cell phone down. 

Quotes from today’s episode:

“They always need trucks on the road. There is always stuff that needs to be delivered. You can’t beat the job security of that.”

“The beautiful thing about it is I’m the boss of my own paycheck.” 

“You can’t wait for the world to help you. Take a bit of initiative.”

“I am so glad that I got most of my screw-ups out of the way when I was a young kid.”

“Every day is a learning experience. Every day I’m learning something new.”

“In any relationship, humanity and communication makes all the difference.” 

“Social media is not a babysitter.” 

Sponsors and Resources mentioned in today’s episode:

(0:29:49) Keystone Farmer’s Market

(1:00:11) The Bee and the Bear Creations 

John Boy and Billy Show

Roblox

Toys for Tots

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Alrighty folks, welcome back to Season 2, Episode 26 of Transacting Value Podcast! 

Today with social media, it is too easy to replace what life experiences you may be lacking for those of someone else. When we are out of balance as an individual, partnership or team,  the opportunity to reconnect, converse, express emotions, and recognize how others opinions differ from ours exists. What is best for you as an individual is not always best for the group. Your opinions, pursuits, desires, and aversions face reality and expectations. Look back at the you of 10 years ago. Are you at the place or part of your life that you envisioned? Were you able to balance your direction with the responsibilities you had. What influences did you encounter that diverted your goals? Has social media changed your opinions or views? Entertainment, including multiple media outlets, have taught volumes as opposed to traditional school curricula. Lessons on conflict resolution, communication, and social norms have bridged gaps and provided awareness. Do we place inherent values on our children from our own upbringing, handing down generational values and concerns? Social media users convey shared values to rebuild each other from what we experience as out of balance. It filling a need to listen, learn, express opinions, feel accepted and stay connected. If you have ever tried to make sense of the chaos that has become social media, or tried to balance its influence with remaining true to yourself, then this episode is for you.

Today we're discussing the inherent but underrated June core values of Balance, Learning, and Loyalty as strategies for character discipline and relative success, with a good friend, Adam Rennie. We cover different aspects of constructive, critical, and honest feedback between you and yourself, or other people. Together, we tackle self-esteem, introspection, physical, emotional, and mental recovery. If you are new to the podcast, welcome! If you're a continuing listener, welcome back! Thanks for hanging out with us and enjoying the conversation. Values still hold value.  

Special thanks to The Bee and the Bear Creations and Keystone Farmer's Market for your support.  Thanks to Simon Sinek and Jordan Petersen for your inspiration. 

www.facebook.com/survival-dad-yt 

www.facebook.com/The-Bear-and-The-Bear-Creations 

www.keystonefarmersmarket.com 

www.alaninu.com 

www.dueapp.com 

www.curiositystream.com 

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Alrighty folks, welcome back to Season 2, Episode 25 of Transacting Value Podcast!

Loyalty to a brand is a personal choice, but a corporate focus. How to create an atmosphere for individuals to feel comfortable, welcomed, part of a family, valued? Why leave that brand? Organizational brands mimic personal relationships. Our character is our personal brand. How we interact with people and how or why people respond favorably to us is because of our brand. What about as parents towards our kids? If you are a biological, adopted, step, future, past, potential, or fell into the role of a father, then this episode is for you.

Today we're discussing the inherent but underrated June core values of Balance, Learning, and Loyalty as strategies for character discipline and relative success, with a good friend and host of our Survival Dad YT series Walkabout, Jonesy. We cover different aspects of constructive, critical, and honest feedback between you and yourself, or other people. Together, we tackle self-esteem, introspection, physical, emotional, and mental recovery. If you are new to the podcast, welcome! If you're a continuing listener, welcome back! Thanks for hanging out with us and enjoying the conversation. Values still hold value. Special thanks to The Bee and the Bear Creations and Keystone Farmer's Market for your support.

www.facebook.com/survival-dad-yt

www.facebook.com/The-Bear-and-The-Bear-Creations

www.keystonefarmersmarket.com

www.bunnings.com.au

www.woolworths.com.au

www.quantas.com

www.bundaberg.com

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