Change can be daunting, but what if embracing it is the key to unlocking your next level of success? In today’s episode, I dive into how a simple conversation with my hairstylist sparked a powerful realization about holding onto the past and the need to move forward. Reflecting on my personal growth, and the importance of listening to my instincts, I share actionable insights to help you navigate change in your own life with confidence. Tune in to learn how embracing change can lead to growth, clarity, and a renewed sense of purpose! Plus, stay until the end to hear me reveal exciting news about this podcast!

Episode Highlights:

• [3:03] - Why we need to let go of past expectations.

• [6:58] - A hard look at my time management to realign priorities for my business, family, and health.

• [12:27] - Feeling the shift and recognizing when it’s time to take bold action.

• [17:50] - Lessons from three powerful books that redefined my perspective on leadership and growth.

• [23:20] - What’s next for the podcast and the community.

Books Mentioned

• Confessions of An Advertising Man by David Ogilvy

• Swim with the Sharks Without Being Eaten Alive by Harvey B Mackay

• Invent and Wander by Jeff Bezos

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This week I’ll be sharing a repost of my very first episode joined by my husband, Chris Brien. Running a business with your spouse can be a challenge—or your biggest advantage. In this episode, I sit down with my Chris to share how we’ve built a successful commercial construction business while keeping our marriage strong. From managing stress and business failures to setting clear expectations and prioritizing family, we’re breaking down what has worked for us over the years. Whether you’re working with your spouse or simply balancing business and family life, this conversation will give you real, actionable insights to strengthen your partnerships—both at home and at work.

Tune in for a candid look at what it takes to grow a business and a marriage that lasts.

Episode Highlights:

• The #1 secret to our 20-year marriage

• Managing stress and expectations in business and marriage

• How we’ve navigated major business failures together

• Balancing parenthood while running a business

• Why supporting your spouse in business is crucial for success

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Technology is changing the way we do business, and in construction, it’s no different. In this episode, I am joined by Chris Brien, and we dive into the tools, systems, and strategies we’ve implemented to scale our commercial construction business efficiently. From project management software to the future of AI in construction, we share what’s working, what’s not, and what we’ve learned along the way. Whether you’re in construction or another industry, these insights can help you optimize your operations, build stronger relationships, and grow with intention.

Episode Highlights:

• [2:43] - The tech investments that transformed our business

• [7:20] - The debate: build systems as you scale or implement systems after you scale?

• [17:00] - Using data to drive decisions and innovation.

• [25:30] - Our thoughts on how AI in construction could help catch potential errors or problems.

• [30:40] - What we enjoy and what frustrates us about our industry, and how we choose to move forward.

• [39:50] - Rethinking the “low bid” mentality and pushing for relationship driven projects to change and inspire our industry for the better.

Mentioned: 

Book: 10x is Easier Than 2x by Dan Sullivan

Book: The Originals by Adam Grant

Podcast: The Joe Rogan Experience 

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Most people don’t talk about burnout until they’re already deep in it by the end of the year—but what if we could prevent it before it even starts? In this episode, I take a proactive approach using Charlie Munger’s Inversion Principle to reverse engineer burnout. Instead of waiting until you’re overwhelmed, I’ll walk you through how to identify and eliminate the habits that lead to burnout so you can stay focused, energized, and productive all year long.

Episode Highlights:

• [5:47] - Using Charlie Munger’s theory of inversion on burnout.

• [8:15] - 5 common burnout triggers—and how to avoid them.

• [15:50] - A step-by-step burnout prevention plan to stay sharp and in control

• [25:15] - Putting all the steps together to prevent burnout all year long.

Mentioned: 

First Episodes of The New Year:

174. Redefining Success for 2025

175. Ditch Motivation, Build Discipline Starting NOW

176. What Are You Practicing?

Book: Atomic Habits by James Clear 

Charlie Munger - Book Rec: Poor Charlie’s Almanack by Peter D. Kaufman 

Past Episode: 138. Making Tough Decisions: Ego or Data

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Let’s maintain this strong energy of productivity and a focused mindset as we continue into this new year! In this episode, I want to share a quote that inspired this topic from Author James Clear, surrounding the concept that “everything we do is practice.” I’ll pose some ideas and reflective questions on how to recognize what you might be practicing, why this is significant when it comes to your career and life goals, and how you can intentionally pursue helpful practices to reach your own success. Let’s put excuses to the side and actively propel ourselves in the right direction! 

Episode Highlights:

• [2:42] - Quote on “practicing”, what it means and how this puts a spin on your daily activities. 

• [5:49] - How you can become aware of what you are practicing that you may have never realized.

• [12:04] - The “10,000 hours” rule and why this goes for both healthy and unhealthy habits you do consistently. 

• [18:07] - How your team or family can be affected and influenced by your own practices and vice versa.

• [23:42] - An actional tip and where to start when it comes to becoming more intentional so you can move the needle in what you want to achieve. 

Mentioned: 

Last Week's Episode: 175. Ditch Motivation, Build Discipline Starting NOW

Episode 173. Let Fear Be Your Guide

Book: Atomic Habits by James Clear 

Outliers: The Story of Success by Malcolm Gladwell

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Happy New Year and welcome to the first episode of More Action in 2025! I’m going to jump right into it in this episode and share my insights about why building discipline beats New Year's resolutions and motivation, so you can build routines that go beyond the first few weeks of January. Tune in as I define discipline versus motivation, share real life examples from my business and personal life, and also recommend two amazing books to get you in the right discipline mindset for a life changing 2025. Let’s strategically take this year by storm!

Episode Highlights:

• [2:42] - Defining motivation vs. discipline and why resolutions often fail.

• [4:46] - Why emotion keeps motivation from beating the sustainable process of discipline.

• [6:57] - Real life examples where discipline proved to be very fruitful.

• [10:45] - The question I ask myself when I feel like giving up.

• [12:55] - How and where you can actively build discipline in your life.

• [19:43] - Book recommendations and my main takeaways from them: Atomic Habits by James Clear and Can’t Hurt Me by David Goggins 

Episodes mentioned 

4. Stop the Cycle - Why You Have Repeat Resolutions

104. What’s Missing From Your 2024 Resolutions

Last Episode: 174. Redefining Success for 2025

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We’ve made it the end of 2024 and the start of something brand new! In this short, but valuable episode, I wanted to provide you with the gift of a perspective shift for redefining what success might look like for you in 2025. Everyone’s idea of success is personal, and it’s a reminder to not let yourself be influenced by what other people or society say yours’ should be. Join me as I share my own story of how this question momentarily had me puzzled, along with some heartfelt advice from a great source. Together, let’s define success that is genuine to each of us and continue to take MORE ACTION this new year!

Episode Highlights:

• [1:20] - Why I am so passionate about mindset transformation.

• [2:22] - How “defining success a year from now” became a hard question for me to answer.

• [5:40] - Warner Buffett’s insight on how to think about success in terms of relationships.

• [7:10] - Chris and I’s answer on success and my plan 2025.

• [8:00] - My actionable challenge and gift to you on how to close out the year.

Warren Buffett Interview Mentioned:

https://youtu.be/ieXLNVwshRU

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What if fear could be the catalyst to start the year stronger than ever? In this episode, I share how a keynote from Bear Grylls at the Procore Groundbreak event in Denver transformed my perspective on fear. Instead of letting fear hold us back, what if we saw it as a tool to propel us forward in business and life?

I’ll unpack Bear Grylls’ story of overcoming a life-threatening injury to achieve global success, and we’ll explore how shifting your mindset can turn fear into an opportunity for growth. By the end, I’ll leave you with thought-provoking questions to help you reflect on how fear could be guiding you to your next big move.

Episode Highlights:

• [4:40] - Sharing Bear Grylls story of the biggest challenge and life threatening injury he faced before becoming the well known figure he is today. 

• [8:40] - Changing your mindset and channeling fear as an opportunity to grow.

• [10:42] - Going against typical human nature, even in business, to always analyze risks and hold back.

• [12:10] - Questions: What have you been running from and how can fear guide you to that next step?

Episode Mentioned: 

168. The One Career Hack Every Professional Needs with Jennifer Wallace-Sasek

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It wouldn’t be the end of the year on this podcast without sharing my top books of 2024! These aren’t your typical business books—they’re thought-provoking reads that challenged my beliefs, reshaped my leadership style, and shifted how I view success, failure, and opportunity.

In this episode, I’ll walk you through the lessons these books taught me about relationships, running a business, and building lasting success. Whether you’re looking to grow personally or professionally, this list will inspire you to invest in yourself through reading and prepare for an even bigger 2025.

Tune in to discover why these books made my list and how they can spark powerful changes in your life. 

• 4:17 - 1) Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion by Robert Cialdini

• 8:53 -  2) Outliers: The Story of Success by Malcolm Gladwell

• 16:27 - 3) Relentless by Tim Grover

• 20:47 - 4) Poor Charlie’s Almanack by Peter D. Kaufman 

• 26:35 - 5) How to Make a Few Billion Dollars by Brad Jacobs

Episode Mentioned: 

158. Leveraging Your "Dark Side” For Good

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In this episode, I open up about those overwhelming moments when the to-do list feels endless, and progress seems out of reach. If you’re a high achiever who’s ever felt stuck jumping from task to task without real results, you’re not alone—and there’s a way forward.

I share a three-step process to help you regain control, reduce stress, and create momentum. Whether you're leading a team, managing your home, or focusing on personal growth, these steps are a game changer. From brain-dumping tasks without judgment to prioritizing, delegating, and organizing your schedule, this approach will transform how you tackle your day.

Tune in to learn how to get back on track, elevate your productivity, and approach your goals with clarity. Download now and let’s take MORE ACTION!

Episode Highlights:

• [4:45] - Getting out all the tasks in your head without judgment or filter. 

• [6:50] - Organizing your tasks into two columns: Missed Opportunities and Problems

• [10.29] - The next step of prioritization and delegation.

• [12:05] - Connecting your missed opportunities to your calendar and delegating problems when possible. 

• [15:43] - Personal experience of putting this method to work!

Mentioned: 

The Game Podcast by Alex Hormozi 

Paul Graham’s Maker’s Schedule, Manager Schedule Article

Past Episode on Scheduling - 131. How To Get The Most Out Of Your Day

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I recently sat down with a dear friend over a cup of coffee, and our conversation ignited a fire within me! Today I want to tackle a topic that affects us all: the scarcity mindset. In this episode, I'll walk you through my personal journey of breaking free from the scarcity shackles that held me back. Join me as I share how I embarked on a transformation from scarcity to abundance. I discovered three powerful tools that have reshaped my mindset and opened up a world of limitless opportunities. We'll explore the profound impact of surrounding ourselves with the right people, the magic of podcasts in expanding our knowledge, and the transformative process of challenging our self-beliefs. Together, let's embrace the abundance mindset with actionable steps, thrive in the world of business, and prove that success knows no limits!

Episode Highlights:

• [1:35] - What inspired today’s episode; it’s hot off a recent experience.

• [4:36] - Have you ever felt like there aren’t enough potential clients?

• [6:44] - How my childhood, career, and sports background ignited my scarcity mindset.

• [9:41] - My 3 steps to transition out of a scarcity mindset and into abundance that anyone can do. 

• [12:15] - My favorite tools revealed. 

Episode Mentioned:

42. Breaking Free from Limiting Conditions  

Shows Mentioned:

The Ed Mylett Show 

The Ed Mylett Show 2.0: 

The Game w/ Alex Hormozi 

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Before we dive into the new year, it’s time to reflect on self-care and how it impacts your health and well-being. In this episode, I apply Charlie Munger’s principle, “Invert, always invert,” to challenge common self-care practices. Are some routines doing more harm than good? I explore the red flags you might be overlooking. I also discuss how social media’s self-care craze often promotes comparison and unsustainable habits, leading to burnout rather than balance. Self-care is about being flexible and empowering—not a rigid checklist. Let’s start 2025 strong by investing in intentional self care now.

Episode Highlights:

• [2:48] - Defining the true idea behind authentic self care.

• [3:55] - Analyzing red flag behaviors among self care practices, like food, exercise and sleep obsession.

• [12.50] - Why your morning routine is not a checklist. 

• [14:18] - Ideas and tips on how to create consistent and sustainable self care practices that evolve with your lifestyle and profession. 

• [21:00] - Key ideas to remember when reevaluating your own self care to improve your overall well-being. 

Mentioned: The Game Podcast by Alex Hormozi 

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With 30+ years of interior architecture and leadership experience, Jennifer Wallace-Sasek is the Principal and President of McCarthy Nordburg, a leading architectural and design firm in Phoenix, Arizona. Jennifer is passionately dedicated to leading her firm through collaboration and open communication with a focus on growth and development. In this episode, she shares her experience, not only applicable to the AEC community, but to any business owner or those starting out in their field looking to make real waves. Her wisdom is heavy with value, straight to the point and filled with taking more action to jump toward your success confidently! 

Main Takeaways of This Episode:

• [4:50] - Actively pursuing mentors and guidance to develop your confidence quickly.

• [18:20] - Not only embracing uncomfortability, but more importantly seeking it for professional and personal growth.

• [24:45] - Open discussion of the future of women in male-dominated industries such as AEC.

• [35:00] - Partnering with those of similar values is the best investment you can make.

• [42:46] - Looking for community and utilizing resources as support when developing your backbone in business.

• [46:10] - Being patient while seeking genuine relationships and being open to rejection. 

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LinkedIn McCarthy Nordburg: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mccarthy-nordburg/

Website McCarthy Nordburg: https://mnia.design 

As I reflect on this time of year, I’m reminded of a turning point that changed my life forever—losing sight in my left eye 20 years ago. That experience taught me lessons I never expected, showing me that sometimes the hardest things really do happen for you, not to you.

In the second part of this personal two-part series (be sure to check out part one here if you missed it!) I’ll share 10 powerful lessons that reshaped my life, mindset, and approach to business. These insights go beyond resilience and reveal how a new perspective can transform any challenge into a stepping stone. Whether you’re facing your own obstacles or just looking to shift your outlook, I hope these takeaways help you see (pun intended) things a little differently.

Episode Highlights:

• [5:00] - Sharing your weaknesses or disability with those that support and mentor you not only helps you, but how they can interact with you better.

• [10:20] - Your mindset could be what is holding you back and changing it will propel you forward.

• [13:40] - Sharing the trails you’ve been through could help someone else.

• [19:45] - The reminder seek what you can control and advocate for in your health and career.

• [24:20] - When used appropriately, you can turn your anger and fear into powerful action.

Episodes Mentioned:

165. Seeing Life Differently: 10 Lessons from Losing My Sight (Part 1)

2. How to Recognize Stress Before it Leaves You Blind

158. Leveraging Your "Dark Side” For Good

Book Mentioned: Relentless by Tim Grover

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My next guest is action taker, Lauren Furtado! Lauren is the owner of Unconventional CFO Services and a self proclaimed "Not your typical CPA". With nearly two decades of experience in public accounting, she left the world of Fortune 500 companies to bring top-tier financial strategies to blue-collar business owners. Her mission? To simplify finances, boost growth, and elevate profitability for her clients in the 7- and 8-figure range. 

In this episode, Lauren breaks down her unique approach to finances, showing how numbers don’t have to be intimidating but can actually empower you to make game-changing decisions. Grounded in faith and family values, Lauren shares invaluable insights on building resilience as a business owner, demystifying finance, and creating a solid foundation for sustainable business success. If you're ready to make confident financial decisions, tune in and take that first step toward financial clarity! Let’s take that first step now! 

Main Takeaways of This Episode:

• [2:00] - A personal experience which shaped Lauren's life decisions in a moment, including leaving her corporate career.

• [11:26] - How her accounting perspective changed from corporate to the private sector 

• [16:25] - Cash flow vs. hiring: Is not always a black and white answer.

• [22:08] - What does it look like to have a “build to sell” mindset when it comes to your business.

• [28:00] - Advice for wanting to not only protect your business and employees, but your family. 

• [32:28] - The misconceptions around accountants and how to find the right CPA or CFO to fit your needs.

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As I reflect on this time of year, I’m reminded of a turning point that changed my life forever—losing sight in my left eye 20 years ago. That experience taught me lessons I never expected, showing me that sometimes the hardest things really do happen for you, not to you.

In this personal two-part series, I’ll share 10 powerful lessons that reshaped my life, mindset, and approach to business. These insights go beyond resilience and reveal how a new perspective can transform any challenge into a stepping stone. Whether you’re facing your own obstacles or just looking to shift your outlook, I hope these takeaways help you see (pun intended) things a little differently.

Stay tuned for Part 2…

Episode Highlights:

3:20 - The backstory on how I lost sight in my left eye.

6:40 - A different perspective on your health.

13:00 - No one else is going to advocate for you in your health or career like you can.

22:55 - Learning to not let judgments of others or yourself impact your future actions.

29:59 - Choosing to have a victor's mindset vs. a victim’s mindset.

34:30 - How you can do so much more with less through gratitude. 

Episode Mentioned:

2. How to Recognize Stress Before it Leaves You Blind

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Today we are covering a hot topic I get asked about constantly, and that’s surrounding working with your spouse. So who better to bring on as my co-host but my husband and business partner Chris Brien! Being married for 19+ years and partners of our growing construction company Brien Contracting, we’ve encountered our fair share of challenges, but can proudly say we’ve found a successful and efficient balance of leadership and our own individual strengths that works for us. We’ll talk about how you can make good partnerships work, while still maintaining your #1 partnership in your relationship. If you have ever thought about working for your spouse or even forming a partnership, you are going to want to tune in as we cover the good and bad in partnerships and making it all work! 

Main Highlights:

• [2:15] - Having worked in previous partnerships before, here is what we don’t want in a partner.

• [7:00] - You are going to create more challenges in your business if you and your partner hone the same strengths and weaknesses.

• [12:45] - What makes a good partnership? Should one person take a prime leadership role over the other?

• [19:00] - Understanding what you can bring to the table and how you can challenge each other, even when there is one leader. This can go for marriages too. 

• [23:30] - Working through the gray areas by stating your priorities and what is of high importance to you.

• [25:00] - How we make it work and the right questions to ask yourself. 

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It’s a privilege to get to share pockets of wisdom and inspiration with you that I receive in my consistent mission to educate myself from trusted and powerful sources! In today’s episode, I’m going to dive deeper into a concept called the “Beginner’s Mindset” from Sam Zell, real estate billionaire while also expanding on Simon Sinek’s “Infinite Game” theory. We will discuss how you can adopt these strategies in your own business, career, and in life. I’ve included some reflective questions at the end of this episode to challenge you and provide a starting point when it comes to building your ‘Beginner’s Mindset’ as you continue to grow! 

Episode Highlights:

• [3:40] - How this beginner’s mindset of a willingness to learn can help you and its significance. 

• [10:20] - Understanding “infinite vs. finite games” and why you shouldn’t get trapped in short term thinking.

• [15:35] - Reframing and embracing fear to serve you as a motivator. 

• [19:10] - How you can take action through these 4 reflective questions to help you see from a beginners mindset:

Reflection Questions:

1)  When faced with a new challenge, do I approach it with curiosity and a willingness to learn, or do I rely on past experiences and stick to what I know?

2) How comfortable am I with saying, "I don't know" or "I need help"?

3) When was the last time I actively sought out new information, skills, or feedback that challenged my current way of thinking?

4) How do I respond when something doesn’t go as planned? Do I see it as a failure, or as an opportunity to learn and improve?

Mentioned:

Book: The Infinite Game by Simon Sinek

Book: Am I Being Too Subtle? By Sam Nell

Podcast: Founders #367 Inside the Contrarian Mind of Sam Zell

Podcast: Founders #298 I had lunch with Sam Zell

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We have entered Q4! And I am also here to remind, challenge and inspire you not to “wait until January” when it comes to your business and health goals. In this episode, I’ll share both arguments and my take on if business and health have an inverse relationship, while shedding lights on the behaviors of success in these two areas. It may not be as different a you once believed! Stay tuned until the end to hear 3 quick actions and tools you can take away right now and put towards finishing the year strong and creating momentum for 2025. 

Main Takeaways:

• [4:40] - Sharing both sides on whether business and health have an inverse relationship.

• [7:09] - Qualities and behaviors truly successful and healthy people possess.

• [12:30] - What can happen if you take your foot off the pedal and how it can impact many areas.

• [18:10] - 3 actionable tips you can start choosing now to keep the momentum going!

Episode Mentioned: 145. How To Recognize Stress Before It Leaves You Blind - Jan '23

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Excited to welcome to the podcast Carey Balogh and Lauren Genes, the powerhouse duo behind Brand Groupies, a full-service social media, public relations, personal branding, and podcast management agency. Carey is a visionary entrepreneur with over 25 years experience and has been building brands across several industries in architecture, design and real estate. Lauren is a strategic PR mastermind and corporate communications expert, shaping executive brands for over two decades, taking brands from local to global. 

Today we’ll be taking a look into their journey as Together, they bring the spotlight and make sure it never dims. They’re helping B2B leaders create lasting legacies. So, buckle up as we dive into their journey of branding brilliance, PR savvy, and more! 

Main Takeaways:

• [1:09] - Lauren’s transition from working with luxury brands like Gucci to the AEC (Architecture, Engineering & Construction) industries and how PR is represented. 

• [6:13] - How to channel a PR mindset and find that “wow factor” to set you apart through brand messaging.

• [22:15] - What can repurposing content mean or look like for you?

• [30:40] - Advice, tips and strategies to shake up your industry. 

• [37:00] - The resurgence of in-person events and the opportunities that can come from making smaller connections or collaborations.

• [47:05] - Understanding the difference between vanity metrics and authority on social media and which numbers drive your business.

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Want to follow along with Carey and Lauren?

Website: https://brandgroupies.com

Instagram Link: www.instagram.com/brandgroupies 

LinkedIn Lauren Genest: www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-genest-11437982/

LinkedIn Carey Balogh: www.linkedin.com/in/careybalogh

LinkedIn Brand Goupies: www.linkedin.com/company/brand-groupies/?viewAsMember=true