Freedom Nation Podcast

In this episode Jeff talks about the following topics:

1. The baby boom generation was the first generation in our country that had access to credit cards and other forms of consumer credit. That began a period of people buying what they wanted, when they wanted. Much different from their parents.
2. Debt is the enemy to long term financial success. For every Dollar you spend on debt today, reduces your future savings by $10 (based on 30 years at 8% interest).
3. Most of us learned from our parents that debt was ok. Television shows show us the high end lifestyle, keeping up with the Jones’ is the way. As Dave Ramsey often says “Why keep up with the Jones’, They are broke”
4. Although you are not responsible that the education system didn’t train you to be better financially, for you to reach your eventual Freedom Day, you will need to get control and reduce debt. It can be done if you focus on it.
5. Tell the story of Andrew.
6. EXERCISE: Know your enemy. Spend a day writing down all your debts. Make sure you have everything. This is a good activity to do with your spouse.

Today's episode promises an insightful conversation with the remarkable Chad Harward. Chad's story unfolds as he navigates unexpected career turns, from receiving top performance awards to being laid off, prompting a reevaluation of security and fulfillment. From his corporate roots to the dynamic landscape of entrepreneurship, his journey encapsulates resilience, adaptation, and the pursuit of genuine freedom.

Listen as we take a deep dive into the transformative Freedom Day method. This six-step approach touches on key aspects like marketing, sales, customer experience, productivity, systems, and finance. We unravel the intricate link between emotional readiness and business success, dissect the changing landscape of ownership across generations, and emphasize the essential connection between personal fulfillment and financial prosperity. Join us for a dynamic conversation that not only reshapes the entrepreneurial narrative but also guides you on the path to genuine freedom in business.

About the Guest:

Chad Harward is a business coach and consultant who helps entrepreneurs build successful and fulfilling businesses on their own terms. After feeling unfulfilled in the corporate world, Chad began following his passion and started his own advertising agency, Pinpoint Management. He now specializes in helping entrepreneurs maximize their potential, increase profitability, and design businesses aligned with their purpose. Chad is committed to sharing his proven business strategies to help others live their dream.

https://www.facebook.com/pinpointmgmt

https://ppmanagement.com/

Fast Five Questions

1. If you woke up and your business was gone, you have $500, a laptop, a place to live, and food, what would you do first? "I would focus on my my two most valuable resources. One is me, my experience and my talents. Second is my time. Then I would leverage that into maximizing relationships"
2. What is the biggest mistake that you have made in business? "I skipped over the dirty middle of my business. It only took me 15 years, to do what I actually console, and that was to replace myself"
3. What is a book that you would recommend? "Profit First by Mike Michalowicz"
4. What is a tool that you use everyday that you would recommend? "Voxer"
5. What is your definition of freedom? "You can be 100%, where you are all the time.., you choose to not because you have to"

About Jeff:

Jeff spent the early part of his career working for others. Jeff had started 5 businesses that failed before he had his first success. Since that time he has learned the principles of a successful business and has been able to build and grow multiple seven-figure businesses. Jeff lives in the Austin area and is actively working in his community and supporting the growth of small businesses. He is a board member of the Incubator.Edu program at Vista Ridge High School and is on the board of directors of the Leander Educational Excellence Foundation

Connect with the Freedom Nation podcast at https://freedom-nation-podcast.captivate.fm/

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freedomnationpodcast/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/JeffKikel

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffkikel/

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In today’s episode, Jeff interviews Debra Chantry - Taylor from New Zealand. Debra started as a biochemist and food technologist because her parents thought it would help her to find a husband. Debra learned that she really liked people and after being frustrated with her corporate job she quit and started her own business. After many setbacks and going back to the corporate world for a few years, she has learned from her mistakes and is now doing what she loves.

Debra and Jeff discuss:

1. Debra is a Biochemist and food technologist by trade and a business coach by day.
2. She found out she didn't like looking at tubes but she liked people.
3. At age 30, she ran businesses for other people.
4. Struggled in the corporate world and wanted to run her own business.
5. She quit and started her own company; that was 16 years ago.
6. Running a business was a lot harder than working for others. She made some mistakes, and had to go back to corporate for 3 and 1/2 years.
7. Debra learned from her failures and went back to working on her own business.
8. She found out about EOS; Entrepreneur Operating Systems and became an EOS implementer.
9. EOS can work for any size business; it's a framework to get some traction first and some tools in place and then we look at vision later on.

Fast Five Questions:

1. If you woke up and your business was gone, you have $500, a laptop, a place to live, and food, what would you do first? “ I’d want to actually understand what really makes my heart sing and what makes me tick. What's your why: why do you exist on this planet?”
2. What is the biggest mistake that you have made in business? “Not doing your due diligence and not asking for help.”
3. What is a book that you would recommend? “The EOS Life: How to Live Your Ideal Entrepreneurial Life (The Traction Library) by Gino Wickman.”
4. What is a tool that you use everyday that you would recommend? “Asana and Remarkable tablet.”
5. What is your definition of freedom? “Being able to do what you want to do, when you want to do it.”
6. What is the best way to contact you? “google Debra Chantry-Taylor, LinkedIn and

Debra.coach (it's a portal where you’ll find free tools, webinars, Debra’s email, and her social sites).”

Jeff spent the early part of his career working for others. Jeff had started 5 businesses that failed before he had his first success. Since that time he has learned the principles of a successful business and has been able to build and grow multiple seven-figure businesses. Jeff lives in the Austin area and is actively working in his community and supporting the growth of small businesses. He is a board member of the Incubator.Edu program at Vista Ridge High School and is on the board of directors of the Leander Educational Excellence Foundation

Connect with the Freedom Nation podcast at www.freedomnationpodcast.com

You can connect with Jeff through:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freedomnationpodcast/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/JeffKikel

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffkikel/

In today's episode, Jeff interviews Jason Skeesick of the Spear and Clover Podcast. Jason started his journey in the Army. He gained weight in his first year and then, over three years, lost the weight and found an interest in fitness. After the military, Jason returned to school and opened a CrossFit gym with friends. Sitting at work one day, Jason realized building his gym would be more rewarding than staying at his job. Making that decision came with its challenges but led Jason to coaching and a Podcast which he enjoys. Jason is currently living his definition of freedom and is excited about a new tool that's building coming out in early 2023.

Jason and Jeff discuss:

1. Joined the Army after a brief stint in college and gained a bunch of weight in the first year.
2. He spent three years working off the weight and became interested in fitness towards the end of his military career.
3. Went back to school for Finance and opened a small Crossfit gym with friends. After graduation, he got one of the best starting jobs in the field.
4. Sitting at work, he could only think about his Crossfit gym.
5. The moment he decided to focus fully on the Crossfit gym, he realized that his two partners were no longer interested in making this their career and they had both gone on to do other things.
6. Took 7 years to get 200 members and 6 months to get 300 members.
7. Became a coach for other Gym owners and fell in love with coaching.
8. He spent the last year in a "year of service"; time with his new baby girl Lucy, kickboxing five days a week and helping entrepreneurs.
9. Started a Podcast called Spear and Clover in February.
10. Jason talks about the methodology behind owning a CrossFit gym.
11. Being in a mastermind group helped him move from working in his business to being less of an operator and more of an owner.
12. Jason talks about how his gym survived in 2020 and the importance of core values.
13. Having a Podcast has given him the superpower to "shut up" and listen.
14. What's the plan for the future? More coaching; helping entrepreneurs build on a bedrock foundation.
15. Jason explains the difference between core values and missions in business and how important your core value is to your business.

Fast Five Questions:

1. If you woke up and your business was gone, you have $500, a laptop, a place to live, and food, what would you do first? "Start to have conversations with my entrepreneur friends. I want to become undeniable and I want my passion to fit into something that can have scale."
2. What is the biggest mistake that you have made in business? "Operating agreement. Having an operating agreement that's not very, very thorough."
3. What is a book that you would recommend? "For employees: Rich dad, Poor dad by Robert Kiyosaki and For entrepreneurs: Built to sell: Creating a Business that can

thrive without you by John Warrillow."

1. What is a tool that you use everyday that you would recommend? "A tool he's building called Score Center."
2. What is your definition of freedom? "Freedom is having a business that you love that is working towards your vision that does not take from you. And it's having a family you love that you get to spend time with whenever you want. It's not working for money but for pleasure. And it's staying happy, healthy, and fit."
3. What is the best way to contact you? "[email protected]

Instagram: Jason Skeesick and Spear and Clover

Podcast: Spear and Clover

YouTube: Spear and Clover

Discord channel: Spear and Clover community (free)."

Jeff spent the early part of his career working for others. Jeff had started five businesses that failed before he had his first success. Since then, he has learned the principles of a successful business and has been able to build and grow multiple seven-figure businesses. Jeff lives in the Austin area and is actively working in his community and supporting the growth of small businesses. He is a board member of the Incubator.Edu program at Vista Ridge High School and is on the board of directors of the Leander Educational Excellence Foundation.

Connect with the Freedom Nation podcast at www.freedomnationpodcast.com

You can connect with Jeff through:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freedomnationpodcast/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/JeffKikel

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffkikel/