Invest Your Time Wisely

Before You Choose a Business Partner, Do This | Invest Your Time Wisely Episode 008

Sean Kirby — Tue, 03 Nov 2026 09:00:00 -0100

At 21, John owned his own job, worked nights doing the bills, and had a baby on the way. Twenty three years later he runs a commercial pool company serving 220+ properties, a peak season team near 500, and a portfolio of partnerships. Sean Kirby digs into the growth that nearly sank him, the revenue trap he had to price his way out of, and the boundaries that bought back his time.

KEY TAKEAWAYS
Ask for the problem nobody wants. Solving a client's worst account is faster than any sales pitch.
⚡️ Top line revenue can bury you. "I didn't mind being tired, and I didn't mind being broke, but I didn't want to be both."
⚡️ Culture multiplies one standard carrier at a time. Give new people a small job, then a bigger bite as they earn it
⚡️ Guard your time with enforced boundaries. "If it was just coming up on your radar at three o'clock in the afternoon, it really wasn't that important."

⏰ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Cold Open
01:01 Built Through People
02:28 Owning His Own Job at 21
04:21 Give Me the Worst One
06:18 The Wall That Collapsed
08:08 The Promise He Made at 10
10:05 Chasing the Wrong Revenue
15:19 Standard Carriers
19:03 Ahead of the App Curve
22:22 The Six Year Seed
28:04 Radical Candor
37:03 Out the Door by 5:20
38:59 The Lifeguard Revenue Trap
43:12 Small Teams, Big Trust
49:30 Who Earns His Trust
52:43 Buying Back His Time
56:15 Your Calendar Is Your Confession

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Why Business Owners STILL Skip This AI Step

Sean Kirby — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 12:00:00 -0100

Can AI really make your business faster, or is it just a quicker way to make an expensive mistake? In this segment of Invest Your Time Wisely, Sean Kirby asks Mitch Gibson, a CTO who helps insurance agencies put AI and virtual employees to work, how business owners should prepare for where AI is heading. Mitch explains why organization has to come before automation, why AI still needs a human in the loop, and makes a bold prediction about the future of virtual assistants.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

⚡️ Organization comes first. AI needs clear rules and orchestration, or it will improvise with your data.

⚡️ Free tools, client data, and no guardrails are how a time saver turns into an errors and omissions claim.

⚡️ Vet AI products carefully. A tool built in a weekend is not the same as one built with real security behind it.

⚡️ Liability stays with the license. AI can speed up the work, but a qualified person still signs off.

⏰ TIMESTAMPS

00:00 A bold prediction about AI

00:29 How to prepare your business

00:55 Why AI needs organization

01:52 Rules and orchestration

02:18 When AI goes off the rails

03:16 Products built in 48 hours

04:37 AI vs virtual employees

05:59 Where liability still lives

06:50 Why humans stay in the loop

07:19 Getting carriers in sync

08:15 The day bots bind policies

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How To Buy Back Your Time Using AI In Your Business in 2026 | Invest Your Time Wisely Episode 007

Sean Kirby — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0000

What happens to the time you buy back? Sean Kirby sits down with Mitch Gibson, a CTO who helps insurance agencies use technology, AI, and virtual employees to create more capacity. They dig into why half-adopted tools quietly waste your money, why Mitch believes AI will replace virtual assistants within a decade, and the uncomfortable truth that efficiency rarely slows anyone down on its own. If you're a business owner who keeps filling every freed-up hour with more work, this one is for you.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

⚡️ Training beats new software. Around 80% of the agencies Mitch has audited underuse the core system they already pay for.

⚡️ Audit your subscriptions with your team. Hand them the credit card statement and ask what you don't need.

⚡️ AI needs rules before it needs tools. Organization and guardrails come first, and a licensed human stays in the loop.

⚡️ Decide what freed time is for. Otherwise, more work fills it for you.

⏰ TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Cold Open

01:17 Why New Tech Fails

03:14 Buying Back Time or Backfilling It

06:36 Clearing the Plate for Baby Three

09:15 What Baseball Taught Him About People

12:26 Leading From the Back

14:45 Look Inside Before You Hire

19:00 Audit Your Credit Card Statement

20:24 80% Underuse Their Core Software

24:33 How Often Should You Train

28:45 Get Organized Before AI

33:50 AI Will Replace Virtual Assistants

37:43 Would You Buy a Humanoid

40:13 When Is Enough Enough

44:34 Relationships in an AI World

48:45 Keeping Kids, Kids

55:11 Am I Doing Enough

57:33 Bubble-Blowing Moments

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If this episode made you rethink where your time goes, like the video, subscribe, and send it to a business owner who's buried in their calendar. Then tell us in the comments: what would you do with five extra hours a week?

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How To Build Trust When Nobody Knows Your Name

Sean Kirby — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 09:16:11 +0000

At 22, Sean Kirby was newly engaged, unexpectedly expecting, making 11 dollars an hour, and selling to a peer group that had nothing to buy. With no network and no reputation of his own, he started a podcast in a small Indiana town for one reason. It was the cheapest way to get in a room with people who would never have taken his sales call. Six years later, that decision is still paying.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

⚡️ You sell five years up and five years down, which means a young professional has almost no natural market inside their own circle of trust

⚡️ Nobody says yes to a sales call, but almost everybody says yes to an hour of talking about themselves

⚡️ A learning not earning season is a strategic choice, not a failed year

⚡️ Trust built during a slow season is the asset that pays out during a crisis

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 - How Did We Get Here

00:30 - A Proposal Paid For With Advances

01:53 - Thrust Into Adulthood At 22

03:22 - No Network And No Trust

04:19 - Dad Buys The Laundromat

05:16 - Quarters For A Hamburger

06:39 - The Nepotism Baby Chip

07:37 - The Learning Not Earning Year

08:33 - Nobody Says No To A Microphone

09:31 - The Year Everything Changed

10:28 - Trust First And Selling Second

QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE

"I had to figure out a way to build trust quick."

"I was in this learning, not earning year of my life."

"They may not have answered my phone call if I called and asked for their business."

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Work Life Balance for Business Owners Starts With One Question | Invest Your Time Wisely Episode 006

Sean Kirby — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:40:51 +0000

Sean Kirby hands the microphone to his producer, Darren Cooper, and answers the questions he normally asks other people. Engaged at 22, a baby four weeks later, and no idea how he was going to pay for any of it. What follows is the story behind Invest Your Time Wisely, including the decision to sell a fully finished house because life had gotten too easy, and the millions his father walked away from in 2004 so he would never miss another baseball game. If you are building something for your family and quietly worried you are missing them while you do it, this one is for you.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

⚡️ You are always sacrificing something. The only choice is whether you sacrifice time with family or time at work, and whether that choice is conscious or accidental.

⚡️ Time freedom has to be funded. Mike Kirby built diversified revenue streams first, which is what made walking away from a travel-heavy career possible.

⚡️ Adding to your plate to buy back time creates new obligations that cost time. Growth is not automatically freedom.

⚡️ The starting point is not a better system. It is honestly knowing where your hours currently go.

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Cold Open

00:41 Behind The Curtain

02:08 Engaged At 22

04:20 Learning How To Sell

05:48 The Laundromat Years

09:27 Learning Not Earning

11:21 Podcasting Through 2020

14:39 Life Got Too Goo

19:39 Time Is The Only Asset

21:36 Faith As The Center Dish

24:03 What Dad Gave Up

27:21 Finding The Balance

29:46 Why Balance Is Boring

32:05 Writing The Book

34:29 There Is No Perfect

37:23 What Is Next

40:45 Invest Your Time Wisely

41:41 Connect With Performance Financial

QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE

"You're always sacrificing something."

"This is just too good."

"Be where your feet are."

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Career Advice for Young Men Who Feel Behind

Sean Kirby — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 12:03:00 +0000

At 19 he was on academic probation and not welcome back on campus. His friends went back without him. He stayed home, sold vacuums door to door, took a temp job at a plastics plant and started asking questions nobody else was asking.

Sean Kirby sits down with a childhood friend to walk through what actually happens when the plan you were handed falls apart, and why the detour ended up being the education. This segment covers choosing your hard, building market value without a degree, and the negotiation lesson that changes how you ask for money.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

⚡️ You are always choosing hard. The only question is which version pays you back later.

⚡️ Curiosity plus one boring learnable skill can outrun a relevant degree.

⚡️ Never ask for more money. Build the value first, then present it.

⚡️ Two friends went through identical failures at the same time and said nothing to each other. Silence is the real cost.

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 - Growing Up in Pendleton

00:29 - The Script We All Get Handed

00:58 - Partying Out of IUPUI

01:25 - Nineteen and Not Welcome Back

01:54 - Selling Vacuums Door to Door

02:20 - Choosing What Is Hard

03:15 - The Temp Job That Changed Everything

04:13 - Learning Supply Chain by Fire

05:35 - Two Friends Same Struggle No Words

07:02 - Outperforming People With the Degree

07:32 - Never Ask for More Money

08:29 - What Is Your Market Value

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Why Fast Revenue Growth Costs Owners More Than They Realize | Invest Your Time Wisely Episode 005

Sean Kirby — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 12:44:00 +0000

Sean sits down with childhood friend Cody Branham, who went from academic probation at nineteen to founding a third party logistics business that has more than quadrupled two years running. Cody walks through the whole arc, including a divorce, a federal regulatory phone call in an airport, and a first client who found him from a tweet with two likes. Then he gets honest about what the growth actually cost him. This one is for every business owner who has ever answered "how's business" with a number and quietly wondered what that number is buying.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

⚡️ Revenue gets celebrated publicly and regret never does, which is exactly why regret wins by default

⚡️ The real cost of growth is almost never money, it is time, and time is always taken from a specific person

⚡️ Every day you have one hundred percent to give, and if you do not allocate it on purpose, urgency will allocate it for you

⚡️ Build reminders into systems you cannot avoid rather than relying on willpower to remember what matters

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Cold Open

00:33 Meet Cody Branham

01:31 Growing Up in Pendleton

02:28 Flunking Out at Nineteen

04:15 Embrace the Suck

05:11 Learning Supply Chain by Fire

08:52 What Is Your Market Value

10:45 Whirlpool and the Bureaucracy Problem

13:36 You Work for Your Boss Not the Company

15:28 The Phone Call at the Airport

17:20 Chomps and the Next Low

18:48 Revenue Is Loud Regret Is Quiet

21:10 Build a Personal Brand

22:38 The Tweet That Got Two Likes

24:05 Just Google It

26:58 Becoming the Warehouse

31:03 Taking the Leap

34:18 The Chase Comes Back

35:17 The Dad Gang Hat

36:15 Sitting With It

37:12 November 22nd

39:03 If You Feel Stuck

40:25 The Cost Is Not Always Money

42:16 Hitting the Reset Button

43:41 Radical Acceptance

45:08 At What Cost

46:36 Wrap Up

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The Hidden Ego Trap Costing Business Owners Their Best People

Sean Kirby — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 12:40:01 +0000

Ego does not send you an invoice. It just quietly raises the price of everything. In this conversation, Sean Kirby and his father Mike Kirby break down why ego is the most expensive thing a leader owns, where it really comes from, and how to build deep rooted self confidence instead. If you run a business or lead a family, this one is worth your time.KEY TAKEAWAYS:⚡️ Ego is best understood as edging everyone else out of your story, and it quietly costs you your team, your family, and your business.⚡️ Ego usually grows from insecurity, not strength, which is why ego driven leaders cannot take coaching or feedback.⚡️ Swapping the word I for we is a fast and honest test of whether you are sharing success or hoarding it.⚡️ Real durability comes from a deep taproot of study, faith, commitment, and goals, not from a tall ego.TIMESTAMPS:00:00 — Why Ego Is Expensive 00:45 — Ego Means Edging God Out 01:20 — Ego Starts With Insecurity 02:50 — The Victim Mentality Trap 03:27 — The I Versus We Test 03:56 — The Cliff Before The Fall 04:54 — Servant Leadership Wins 06:00 — Leave Your Ego At The Altar 07:49 — The Taproot Principle 09:16 — Self Confidence Is Not EgoTHREE LINES WORTH REMEMBERING FROM THIS ONE:"Ego is edging God out.""If I'm the smartest guy in the room, I'm in the wrong room.""It's impossible to give more than you get."CONNECT WITH US:👉🏻 Website: https://performance.financial/👉🏻 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PerformanceGroupINIf this episode landed for you:👍🏻 Give it a thumbs up⬇️ Drop a comment with the one line that hit you hardest.✅ Subscribe for weekly conversations📲 Share this with a friend who is grinding through their five to nine.HASHTAGS:#InvestYourTimeWisely #SeanKirby #PerformanceFinancial #Leadership #BusinessOwners #Ego #Humility #ServantLeadership

The Mindset That Makes Humble Owners Impossible to Beat | Invest Your Time Wisely Episode 004

Sean Kirby — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0000

Ego is one of the most expensive things a business owner can carry, and most never see the bill. In this episode, Sean Kirby sits down with his father and business partner, Mike Kirby, to break down how ego drains your business, your family, and your finances. You will walk away with a simple test for catching ego early and a sturdier way to build that actually lasts.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

⚡️ Ego is edging God out, and the bigger it grows the harder it is to attract and keep good people

⚡️ A shallow taproot caps your growth, so build depth through study, faith, commitment, and goals before chasing height

⚡️ Taking the reward before the contribution creates debt you may never have enough hours to repay

⚡️ Serving first keeps ego in check, and it is impossible to give more than you get

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 — Cold open

00:36 — The big idea, ego is expensive

01:30 — What ego actually is

04:30 — The cliff that ends careers

07:00 — Leave your ego at the altar

08:00 — The tree and the taproot

14:00 — Ego purchases and keeping up

18:45 — The pool, the goal list, and a sign

22:00 — Time, hand me downs, and the repo truck

25:30 — Delegation and ego

28:25 — Why partnerships fail

31:00 — Serve first and the hardest word

THREE LINES WORTH REMEMBERING FROM THIS ONE:

"Ego is edging God out."

"If I'm the smartest guy in the room, I'm in the wrong room."

"It's impossible to give more than you get."

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How a Farm Kid Sold Cantaloupes and Built a Sales Career

Sean Kirby — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0000

Some of the most successful people can point to one childhood moment that explains their whole career. For Mike Kirby it was selling cantaloupes at 14 by cold calling grocery stores out of the yellow pages. In this segment he breaks down why it was never about talent, and why fearlessness is the trait that actually built his career.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

⚡️ Fearlessness beats talent. The willingness to make the ask matters more than natural ability.

⚡️ A no is not a wound, it is a step. Get enough of them out of the way and a yes shows up.

⚡️ Confidence can be inherited and practiced, but the real engine is simply not being afraid to try.

⚡️ The trade can change. Farm, welding, insurance. The trait that carries you forward stays the same.

TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 — The childhood moment that shapes a career

0:30 — Cantaloupes the size of basketballs

0:59 — Growing up on the farm

1:57 — Cold calling grocery stores at 14

2:55 — Where the sales gift came from

3:24 — Get the no's out and the yes shows up

3:54 — The Purdue graduation invocation

6:23 — Why farming was off the table

7:23 — From welder to a different path

7:53 — The leap into business

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Why Putting People First Builds Businesses That Last | Invest Your Time Wisely Episode 003

Sean Kirby — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 14:32:00 +0000

Sean sits down with his father, Mike Kirby, the founder of Performance Financial, to trace a 40 year climb that most people would call an overnight success. From cold calling grocery stores at 14, to running an insurance company with thousands of employees, to walking away from it all and starting over with a single client, Mike breaks down what it actually takes to last in business. This is the long version of a story usually told in highlights.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

⚡️ The single rule that determines who succeeds in business is whether you last long enough to get there

⚡️ Writing your goals down and breaking them into a plan focuses your time on what matters most

⚡️ Growing faster than you can build your team is a trap, not a win

⚡️ People stay when they have opportunity, a good environment, and money, including ownership

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 — Cold open

00:42 — Why Mike came on the show

01:40 — Selling cantaloupes at 14 with no fear

05:33 — The graduation invocation that taught him to speak

07:50 — Why farming was off the table

09:01 — From welding to a first sales job

11:43 — Goal planning and the rule that changed everything

16:30 — Becoming a CEO too fast

18:55 — Walking away to be present for the kids

23:43 — Folding a farmer's laundry after flying private jets

25:52 — Starting over with one client

30:20 — How clients compound over time

34:48 — Opportunity, environment, and money

37:14 — Systems over telling people what to do

40:00 — You just have to last

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Hidden Time Rule Costing Family Men Their Real Legacy

Sean Kirby — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0000

Sean Kirby unpacks what real wealth actually looks like, and why most family men get it dangerously wrong. Through the story of his grandparents working brutal swing shifts at Pittsburgh Plate Glass, a 92-year-old client who still carries the same battered photograph of his late wife from when she was sixteen, and a borrowed sermon framework that has reshaped how he thinks about legacy, Sean reframes wealth as something far bigger than your net worth. Walk away with a clearer answer to the question every busy leader should be asking before it's too late.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

⚡️ The most valuable inheritance is rarely money. It's the wisdom, character, and time that get passed down through stories and example.

⚡️ Eulogy qualities matter more than resume qualities, and you can only build one of them at full power. The math doesn't let you ace both.

⚡️ Robbing Peter to pay Paul with your time is the quietest and most expensive mistake high-earners make. It compounds until it's too late.

⚡️ Real wealth often hides in unglamorous places. A swing-shift job. A pocket watch. A battered photograph carried for seventy-five years.

TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 — Pittsburgh Plate Glass Swing Shifts

1:00 — Trading Manure For Tax Prep

1:50 — Listening Through The Window At $11 An Hour

3:00 — The Day Grandpa Walked In And Got Me Hired

4:00 — The Coon Skin Cap And The Pocket Watch

4:40 — Time Is The Real Wealth

5:30 — The 92-Year-Old And The 16-Year-Old Photo

6:50 — Eulogy Qualities Over Resume Qualities

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The Goal Setting Method Every Married Couple Needs

Sean Kirby — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0000

What if a single sheet of paper could end most of the money fights in your marriage? Sean Kirby walks through the Master Dream List, the one-page tool his dad has used since 1982 to keep couples aligned on the long-term goals that actually matter. It's the document that stopped Sean from buying a pool he couldn't afford, and it's the same document he hands every young couple who walks into Performance Financial.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

⚡️ The Master Dream List is built on five prompts: I want to be, I want to learn, I want to do, I want to go, I want to achieve. Five lines. One sheet. Dates next to each item.

⚡️ Couples fill it out independently first, then merge into one shared list. The combined list becomes the burden of proof for every future spending decision.

⚡️ "Plans are in pencil. Goals are in ink." Reassess plans yearly. Keep the goals constant.

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 — The Pool Question That Saved Us Thousands

00:55 — Robbing Peter To Pay Paul

01:24 — The Master Dream List Explained

02:20 — Why Couples Fill It Out Separately

03:12 — What's Our List Say

04:41 —Point To The Document Not The Person

06:25 — The Generation Shift From Stuff To Stories

07:20 — Reassess Every Year

07:49 — Goals In Ink Plans In Pencil

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The One-Page Document That Stops Money Fights in Marriage | Invest Your Time Wisely Episode 002

Sean Kirby — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0000

Wealthy was always the word we used. The older I get, the more I think the word is wrong. Sean and TR get into what real wealth actually looks like for business owners and family men, why the budget conversation at home is harder than the one with your contractors, and the one-page document Sean's dad has used since 1982 to keep families aligned through every major decision.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

⚡️Real wealth is independence, not income. The money is just the mechanism that buys the choice.

⚡️Every business owner has a moment where they're tempted to "sell their way out" of a tight month. That's robbing Peter to pay Paul, and it always costs you on the back end.

⚡️The Master Dream List is a free one-page document Sean's dad has used since 1982 to align husbands and wives on what actually matters before any big decision.

⚡️ Goals are in ink. Plans are in pencil. Re-evaluate the plan every year. Don't erase the goal.

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 — Cold Open

01:00 — What Wealth Actually Looks Like

04:00 — The Sabbatical That Saved a Career

06:30 —Robbing Peter to Pay Paul as a Business Owner

09:00 — The Hard Conversations at Home

11:00 — The Sacrifice You Have to Make

12:45 — The Master Dream List

14:45 — The Pool That Didn't Happen

18:30 — Goals In Ink, Plans In Pencil

21:30 — TR's Grandparents and the Lifestyle Business

26:30 — The Pocket Watch

31:00 — An Object In Motion Stays In Motion

34:30 — Mike-ism Close

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The Spelling Test That Showed me What I Was Actually Trading

Sean Kirby — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0000

Twenty years ago, Sean Kirby's dad put a clock inside the letter O of the Performance Financial logo. Nobody ever asked why. Last year Sean finally did. The answer is the reason this podcast exists, and the reason a 4 out of 10 spelling test from his six year old daughter hit him harder than any business problem ever has.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

⚡️ The clock has been hiding inside the Performance Financial logo for 20 years for one reason nobody noticed

⚡️ The five to nine after the nine to five used to be free. With kids in the picture, it's a sprint

⚡️ Your calendar tells the truth about what you actually value, regardless of what you say

⚡️ The simplest survival tactic is two named blocks. Production time and collaboration time

TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 — The Clock In The Logo

1:00 — Time Is The Only Asset

2:15 — The Five To Nine Sprint

3:11 — The 4 Out Of 10 Spelling Test

5:00 — The Feedback Loop Problem

5:48 — One Calendar Tactic That Holds Up

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How Busy Dads Can Actually Balance Work And Family | Invest Your Time Wisely Episode 001

Sean Kirby — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0000

Sean Kirby grew up looking at the logo for Performance Financial and never asked why there was a clock inside the letter O. Last year he finally did. The answer his dad gave him is the reason this podcast exists. In this pilot episode Sean sits down with his outsourced CMO TR to break down what it actually costs a family man to keep grinding through the five to nine after his nine to five, and what changes when you start treating time the way the most successful people quietly already do.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

⚡️ The clock has been hiding inside the Performance Financial logo for 20 years for a reason most people never noticed

⚡️ Red time, green time, and yellow time is the simplest calendar framework you will use this year

⚡️ There are exactly three ways to make money, and most people only ever experience one of them

⚡️ Your calendar is your confession. It tells the truth about what you actually value

TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 — Cold Open

0:38 —The Clock In The Logo

3:04 —Meet TR

4:44 —The Five To Nine Sprint

6:13 —The 4 Out Of 10 Spelling Test

9:51 —Calendar Blocks That Actually Work

10:49 —Red Green Yellow Time

13:34 —Three Ways To Make Money

14:33 —Control Is An Illusion

18:06 —Health Is Wealth

24:33 —Faith Persistent Not Perfect

27:42 — What This Podcast Is Really About

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The Only Asset You Can't Buy More Of | Invest Your Time Wisely

Sean Kirby — Thu, 21 May 2026 19:09:55 +0000

Join us as Sean Kirby from the Invest Your Time Wisely podcast reminds us how to invest wisely in your most valuable resource.

The Fifth Rule of Business

Sean Kirby — Fri, 31 Mar 2023 10:55:54 +0000

Leadership

Tyler Bradfield - How to build your work around your goals

Sean Kirby — Thu, 23 Feb 2023 02:01:56 -0100

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The Fourth Rule of Business

Sean Kirby — Fri, 17 Feb 2023 01:19:07 -0100

Attract and Keep Good People. In today's competitive job market, finding and retaining top talent is a challenge for any organization. However, it is not impossible, and we are here to share insights and strategies to help you attract and keep the best people for your team. Join us as we dive into the world of recruitment and explore the many ways in which you can create a work environment that is both attractive and fulfilling for your employees. We will discuss the importance of building a strong company culture, offering competitive compensation packages, providing opportunities for growth and development, and fostering an environment of open communication and collaboration. We will also delve into the art of employee retention, discussing the importance of recognizing and rewarding employees for their hard work and dedication, offering opportunities for career advancement, and creating a work-life balance that encourages a healthy and productive lifestyle.

The Third Rule of Business

Sean Kirby — Fri, 10 Feb 2023 00:55:56 -0100

Know your numbers: In this episode, we dive into the third rule of business: know your numbers. Understanding your financials is a critical component of success in any business. This rule is often overlooked, but it's essential to stay on top of your income, expenses, profit margins, and other key metrics to ensure that your business is profitable and sustainable. In this video, we'll explain the importance of tracking your numbers, how to set up a system to do so, and what numbers you should be paying attention to. Whether you're an entrepreneur just starting out, or a seasoned business owner, this video will provide you with the tools you need to understand your numbers and make informed decisions that drive your business forward. So, if you're ready to take control of your finances and make your business a success, make sure to watch this video and remember the third rule of business: know your numbers!

Alissa Marie Alsup

Sean Kirby — Thu, 26 Jan 2023 00:21:42 -0100

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The Second Rule of Business

Sean Kirby — Fri, 20 Jan 2023 02:29:27 -0100

Make Money

ThrowBack - Nate Spell Of Barrier Four

Sean Kirby — Wed, 18 Jan 2023 15:33:22 -0100

THROW BACK!! Into the Metaverse with Nate Spell of Barrier Four! In this episode we meet Nate, a wiz kid turned serial Entrepreneur now focusing on the next great frontier... the Metaverse! Media for the Metaverse to be exact. Learn how he got his start, how he followed his passions and now about how he is setting his roots in downtown Pendleton! Check out more about Barrier Four at https://barrierfour.us/ You can learn more about Nate and his journey here!https://www.linkedin.com/in/spelled/

ThrowBack - 10 Rules Of Business

Sean Kirby — Fri, 13 Jan 2023 01:54:14 -0100

While we wait for Mike to come back from vacation to record the true second rule of business, we wanted to re-release the very first episode of our podcast where Mike Kirby tells his story on the air. This episode was recorded in February 2019 and released in Jan 2020. We have come a long way with our content since then, so it's great to listen back to where we started!

The First Rule Of Business

Sean Kirby — Fri, 06 Jan 2023 02:35:44 -0100

Stay in Business

Joel Cookston - Trek Pools

Sean Kirby — Fri, 06 Jan 2023 01:23:59 -0100

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Episode 49. Rashad Barksdale Of Mind Over Matter Mgmt

Sean Kirby — Thu, 08 Dec 2022 02:07:35 -0100

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Episode 48. Greyhouse Collective Market With Bri Kendall

Sean Kirby — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 01:20:26 +0000

In this special episode we sit down with business owner and trend setter Bri Kendall of the Greyhouse Collective market. Greyhouse is a downtown retailer focused on bringing together like-minded artists and creatives to the end consumer! Greyhouse is very selective with the brands & creatives they work with. Striving to create confidence, growth, & additional incomes to new-small business owners. Learn all about how Bri grew her business out of COVID and why she works so hard for the little guy! Because "If you grow, We Grow." https://www.facebook.com/GreyhouseCollectiveMarket https://www.greyhouse-collectivemarket.com/

Episode 47. Speedy Scoop

Sean Kirby — Thu, 01 Sep 2022 01:48:25 +0000

Welcome to Speedy Scoop! Speedy scoop is family-owned and operated pet waste removal company that was born out of a seven-year-old son’s desire to start a business. He started it and came up with a company name and we simply supported him through it. It has now grown into more of a family business and we are so blessed by this opportunity to serve our community by keeping your yards more sanitary and safe for you and your loved ones. In this episode Cathi walks us through how Speedy Scoop was born from Covid and the challenges that they have faced along the way! We are so excited to support her small business and see how she is championing those around her!

Quick Tip! - Price Vs. Cost

Sean Kirby — Thu, 01 Sep 2022 01:43:41 +0000

Welcome to todays QUICK TIP! In this episode we talk Price vs. Cost . We try and take this taboo topic and show different ways to frame it not only for YOUR customers but for yourself as a business owner!

Blue Collar Blueprint 5. Lance Swank - The Sterling Group

Sean Kirby — Thu, 01 Sep 2022 01:41:43 +0000

In this episode Sean sits down with Lance Swank, president of the Sterling Group based out of Mishawaka Indiana. In its early years, development and management of small, rural communities was the primary focus of the organization, which spent a limited amount of energy in construction and acquisitions for the first several years. A tremendous amount of growth has occurred since the inception of Sterling; however, the focus on the Mission Statement has remained a consistent and very integral part of all of the Sterling entities. Every Sterling meeting and training event, whether it is at the Executive level, corporate, property or department, begins by reading the Mission Statement. In this episode Lance speaks about the Sterling groups humble beginnings and how investing in people and properties has changed their business! Learn more about Lance and the Sterling Group here! www.thesterlinggrp.com/

Episode 46. Ohanalulu

Sean Kirby — Wed, 10 Aug 2022 00:28:34 +0000

Ohana Lulu is Pendleton's newest destination for your sweet tooth! In this episode we sit down with owner Nate Haugh to talk about how his sweet tooth journey all started in February 2020, weeks before the looming pandemic shutdowns! Through perseverance and the backing of his community, Nate and is Ohana(family) opened their second store right down town in their home town! Check out Ohanalulu today! https://www.eatohanalulu.com/about-us

Ep. 45 - Terminations And Firing

Sean Kirby — Fri, 05 Aug 2022 11:53:14 +0000

Terminations and Firing are a Taboo Subject in small business. We all know its important but as human beings there is nothing that weighs on your heart more than a termination. In this episode we sit down with business owner and EX employment relations attorney, Dustin Stohler. He breaks down how to properly set expectations and show bad or under preforming employees the door. While this is an uncomfortable conversation for most, I implore you to take the time to listen to the whole thing and think about how this can positively effect your business.

Episode 44. Casey Adams Of Casey Adams Cleaning Service LLC

Sean Kirby — Thu, 21 Jul 2022 02:20:22 +0000

In this episode we jump right back into the flow of things with none other than Casey Adams! Casey gives us the low down on her dreams, journey, and culture. This episode is full of great information about growing and scaling your business by trusting the people around you and leveraging technology! learn more here! (317) 406-4702 - cadamscleaningllc@gmail.com

Blue Collar Blueprint Ep 4. A Sales Masterclass with Dustin Stohler Roofing LLC

Sean Kirby — Tue, 24 May 2022 11:39:37 +0000

Welcome to your masterclass! Sales with the one and only Mister Dustin Stohler, the owner operator of Stohler Roofing LLC. The construction trades are know for their blue collar grit and a hammer and a nail. What most people don't realize is that in order to get to the part where you swing the hammer, first you have to sell yourself ! Dustin talks about how his training to become a lawyer has made him more inquisitive and always trying to ask good questions and solve problems for his prospects and clients. Find the pea! Learn more about Dustin and his team at www.stohlerroof.com

Blue Collar Blueprint Episode 3. Jeff Bennington - The HVAC Millionaire Mindset

Sean Kirby — Mon, 16 May 2022 11:50:42 +0000

Welcome to Episode 3 of the Blue Collar Blueprint series ! In this episode we are joined by Indiana Native and published author Mr. Jeff Bennington. Coming right off the most recent publishing of his newest book titled, The HVAC Millionaire Mindset. Jeff is a Trane Technologies territory manager, as well as a longtime HVAC industry veteran. In this episode he describes how he is using his longtime passion of writing and HVAC to help his clients and their technicians take the millionaire mindset and apply it to their everyday. Buy your copy of the HVAC Millionaire Mindset today! https://www.amazon.com/HVAC-MILLIONAIRE-MINDSET-IMPACT-Workbook/dp/B09QP1Y7X2 Check out Jeff on Youtube with HVAC Animated https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNS4OMbeYyPkH8muqm8zxkQ

Blue Collar Blueprint Episode 2. Tom Shriver Of Peterman Brothers Heating And Cooling

Sean Kirby — Fri, 22 Apr 2022 10:36:30 +0000

Welcome to the second installment of the Blue Collar Blueprint! A series of podcasts focused on helping and highlighting the hard working blue collar businesses that keep our local economy moving forward each and every day! In this first episode we are joined by Tom Shriver-McGrevy, the Human Resources Manager of Peter Brothers, an Indianapolis based residential HVAC, Plumbing and Mechanical contractor who is changing the way both consumers and techs look at trades! Tom and Peterman Brothers take the time to focus on the HUMAN in human resources, which has long been missing from the vertical. We discuss more about their training and development of leaders as well as their newest adventure Peterman Top Tech Academy Learn more about how Tom and his team are pushing into the future with Peterman and Top Tech here! https://www.petermantoptech.com/ https://www.petermanhvac.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomshriver/

Episode 43. Wally Post Of Anderson Hypnosis Center

Sean Kirby — Fri, 01 Apr 2022 02:28:23 +0000

Welcome to Episode 43. of the Performance Group Podcast! In this episode we are joined by the one and only Wally Post of the Anderson Hypnosis Center. Wally has been a certified hypnotist since 2012 and in this episode we walk through his journey and bust down the misconceptions of hypnotism. While available on audio podcast formats, for the best experience we recommend switching over to Youtube for some amazing visuals and great content! Learn more about Wally and AHC here https://andersonhypnosiscenter.com/

Episode 42. Community Sport And Wellness

Sean Kirby — Fri, 25 Mar 2022 10:17:29 -0100

In this episode we are joined by the leadership group at the new Community Sport and Wellness Center in the Pendleton Industrial Park! After a mid COVID grand opening, CSW is finding their stride and creating a all in one wellness home for the people in our community! Whether tennis, pickle ball, basketball, gymnastics, or fitness classes, there is something for everyone at the CSW! This is a fun, light and FUNNY conversation with the CSW team. One you do not want to miss!

Blue Collar Blueprint - Ep. 1 Paul Schwinghammer of the Indiana Builders Assoc.

Sean Kirby — Thu, 17 Mar 2022 09:33:18 -0100

Welcome to the Blue Collar Blueprint! A series of podcasts focused on helping and highlighting the hard working blue collar businesses that keep our local economy moving forward each and every day! In this first episode we are joined by the one and only Paul Schwinghammer, the newly appointed and current president of the Indiana Builders Association, Inc. as well as the founder of Hallmark Homes, a custom home builder based out of Madison County. Paul walks us through how the IBA helps builders, subcontractors and most importantly the end consumer WIN everyday. Learn more about the IBA and Hallmark homes here!

Episode 41. Dan Maddox Of Citizens State Bank

Sean Kirby — Wed, 09 Mar 2022 01:59:57 -0100

In this episode we sit down the Dan Maddox, the fourth generation actively involved in the operation of the Bank in 2008 as Chief Operating Officer and became the President in 2016. Citizens State Bank is one of the oldest privately owned banking institutions in Indiana. Dan walks us through their history and where they see banking headed while putting PEOPLE first! The mission of Citizens State Bank is to help their clients, communities, and co-workers succeed. Learn more at: https://www.mycsbin.com/

Episode 40. Kye Hawkins Of Advisa Group

Sean Kirby — Fri, 18 Feb 2022 16:10:46 -0100

In this Episode of the Performance Group Podcast we sit down with Kye Hawkins of Advisa Group , a leadership consulting group of of Carmel Indiana. Kye and Advisa use a plethora of tools and analytics to help businesses and leadership teams strengthen their bond and understand each other’s why! The great resignation has caused businesses and leadership teams to double down on company culture and employee satisfaction. In this episode we talk how ADVISA and their process helps attract and keep good people. Learn more about Kye, https://www.linkedin.com/in/kye-hawkins-61523b20

Episode 39. Richard Mousty Of Unified Group Services

Sean Kirby — Mon, 07 Feb 2022 11:47:23 -0100

In this episode of the Performance Group Podcast we are joined by Rich Mousty, the owner and founder of Unified Group Services, Inc. Founded in 1996 and headquartered in beautiful Anderson, Indiana, Unified Group Services is a full-service third-party-administrator (TPA) for self-funded group health plans dedicated to providing employers with the innovative programs, services and tools needed to effectively control employee health benefit costs, while also ensuring access to superior care. Rich tells us about Unified's humble roots as a sunroom start up all the way to the importance of taking care of almost 150 employees! They recently just celebrated their company 25th anniversary! Check out their journey here! https://www.unifiedgrp.com/about.php

Episode 38. Louis Jackson III Of Redefined Life And The Village

Sean Kirby — Fri, 28 Jan 2022 11:57:52 -0100

In this Episode of the Performance Group Podcast we sit down with Louis Jackson III of Redefined Life, Inc. , an Anderson Indiana based non profit that is aimed at developing healthy families that builds healthy communities. They do this by creating multiple entry points to their non profit services while focusing on building their local community from the Inside out. In this episode we hear how Louis took a leap of faith and followed his heart to begin this organization in hopes of changing the perception of his local community. At the end of the day we all know it takes a Village, and that is what Redefined Life, Inc. is all about!

Episode 37. Chelsie Jaramillo of CJ's Cheesecakes and More

Sean Kirby — Mon, 17 Jan 2022 12:32:15 -0100

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Episode 36. Taylor Hall Of GVC Mortgage

Sean Kirby — Sun, 12 Dec 2021 18:52:30 -0100

In this episode of the Performance Group Podcast we sit down with GVC Mortgage Inc.'s Cheif Marketing Officer, Taylor Hall! As a fellow podcaster, Taylor talks to us about his journey from a small businesses first marketing hire - to now managing a team of people and helping grow this business to almost 150 employees! Taylor talks company culture and what types of marketing tools he has used over the years! He also lets us in on their new tactics for 2022 and how local business can do the same. Bring on the Tik Toks! Taylor's unique growth in his position shows us that small businesses are all just one good hire away from changing the course of their business! Get pre approved today ! https://www.gvcmortgage.com/

Episode 35. Steve Thompson Of FC Tucker- The Thompson Team

Sean Kirby — Tue, 07 Dec 2021 01:55:12 -0100

In this episode of the Performance Group podcast we are joined by Steve Thompson of the FC Tucker Thompson Team! Steve is a former veteran and police officer turned real estate professional. In this episode we get to hear about how he got his start in the industry and how his prior work helps him stay calm in the face of high pressure businesses situations. Steve and the Thompson Team have grown into one of the largest real estate teams in all of central Indiana by focusing on their community and their relationships! To learn more about Steve and his team check out http://www.tucker-thompson.com/

Episode 34. John Williams Of UnitedHealthcare

Sean Kirby — Mon, 29 Nov 2021 01:04:38 -0100

In this episode of the Performance Group Podcast we sit down with John Willams of UnitedHeathcare to talk about small employer sponsored insurance plans! They have teamed up with Madison County Chamber of Commerce to work to create a health insurance solution for small businesses of 2-50 employees! In an every increasing labor market, this is a great offering to those employers who are looking to attract and keep people! Plus lots of great programs within the program to maximize cost savings and be proactive about health insurance options. https://www.madisoncochamber.com/

Episode 33. Nate Spell Of Barrier Four

Sean Kirby — Wed, 24 Nov 2021 01:59:45 -0100

Into the Metaverse with Nate Spell of Barrier Four! In this episode we meet Nate, a wiz kid turned serial Entrepreneur now focusing on the next great frontier... the Metaverse! Media for the Metaverse to be exact. Learn how he got his start, how he followed his passions and now about how he is setting his roots in downtown Pendleton! Check out more about Barrier Four at https://barrierfour.us/ You can learn more about Nate and his journey here!https://www.linkedin.com/in/spelled/

Episode 32. Jesse Reynolds Of The Leadership Academy Of Madison County

Sean Kirby — Sun, 14 Nov 2021 19:11:44 -0100

Welcome to episode 32 of the Performance Group podcast where we sit down with the one and only Jesse Reynolds , the newest Executive Director of the Leadership Academy of Madison County. In this episode Jesse takes us through his own journey of life and how he is now finding himself back home. Jesse is a writer, a reader, a linguist, a public servant, but most importantly - Jesse is a leader of leaders! Learn more about what he is doing with LMAC here! https://thelamc.org/ You can find both of Jesse's Books below! Heavenly Navigation: No Turning Back - https://www.amazon.com/Heavenly-Navigation-No-Turning-Back-ebook/dp/B079K4Z2YK/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=jesse+reynolds&qid=1636921494&s=digital-text&sr=1-2 The Truth Behind a Lie: The Road to Commitment - https://www.amazon.com/Truth-Behind-Lie-Road-Commitment-ebook/dp/B07933T3Z8/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=jesse+reynolds&qid=1636921494&s=digital-text&sr=1-3

Episode 31 - Young Dinero Herself, Gabby Lopez

Sean Kirby — Thu, 21 Oct 2021 20:58:24 +0000

Welcome to a fun episode of the Performance Group podcast where we sit down with one of our very own, Miss Gabby Lopez! Gabby is our office insurance smile coordinator and we are so lucky have watched her grow into her role as well as growing as a young professional! We get to talk about how she jumped head first into this business and some of the great things she is trying to promote on her own time! She is here to be a resource for Gen Z! Check out how she does that through her very own Podcast, Young Dinero! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/young-dineros-podcast/id1585976780 Go Gabby, Go!

Episode 30. Beth Staedter Of B'Dazzled Boutique

Sean Kirby — Mon, 11 Oct 2021 01:41:49 +0000

Wow wow wow! What an episode! What a story! In this episode we sit down with the one and only Beth Staedter of B'dazzled Boutique to talk about how she has taken her dream and willed it to reality! In a world of small retail failures, she walks us through what she has done to move with the times and THRIVE by working smarter, as well as harder! Check out the B'dazzled live show on Facebook , their webpage or their app! I promise they don't disappoint! https://www.bdazzledshop.com/

Episode 29. Tracy Lawyer Of Lick Creek Flower Co

Sean Kirby — Tue, 05 Oct 2021 03:09:18 +0000

From Episode 6 to Episode 29, we are so lucky to have our second official recurring guest on the Performance Group Podcast! If you remember episode 6 from our early days, Tracy Lawyer is a long time local nurse turned expert flower farmer! In this Episode we take a even deeper dive into the world of dirt, bugs and what it takes to sell 5000 tulips in 9 days! https://www.facebook.com/lickcreekflowerco - find out more here!

ParkFest 2021 With The Park Party

Sean Kirby — Thu, 02 Sep 2021 20:31:01 +0000

ParkFest 2021 is a week away! Check out the most recent episode of the Performance Group Podcast where we have the brilliant minds behind the event stop in and explain why and how this came to be! We will see you all next Thursday September 9th! If you don't have tickets yet, check out this link! https://www.fallspark.org/donate/parkfest-tickets P.S. stick around to the end of the episode for a surprise!

Bicentennial Celebration With Amy Turner

Sean Kirby — Wed, 25 Aug 2021 20:09:49 +0000

WELCOME TO OUR FIRST PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNMENT EPISODE! Hold On Tight because this episode is Short and Sweet!!! We are very lucky and blessed to Welcome on local State Farm Agent Amy Turner who came to talk to us and her community about a special event in our small town of Pendleton, Indiana. Its the Town of Pendleton's 200(&1) birthday! Make sure to join us and her for the Bicentennial Celebration September 12th ! Lots of details about how to join and experience this event can be found here https://www.facebook.com/1820Society/!

Episode 28. Stacey And Cheree Of The Crystal Coop

Sean Kirby — Thu, 19 Aug 2021 12:07:53 +0000

Meet Cheree and Stacey! The brains and brawn behind the The Crystal Coop wedding and events center as well as I Do wedding Rentals!! These longtime family oriented entrepreneurs share their story of going from a 3rd generation business to chasing their dreams and making it a reality! And the best part, their dream is to help other people have their dream event! If you want to book your event today visit https://www.thecrystalcoop.com/ today!

Episode 27. Krishna Lewis Of Sophie's Bagels

Sean Kirby — Fri, 30 Jul 2021 04:02:41 +0000

If you have ever been to Sophie's Bagels then you have met Krishna! If you have never been to Sophie's Bagels then you need to go as soon as possible! Krishna Lewis is the owner / operator of one of Pendleton's newest businesses, Sophie's Bagels! In this episode we get learn more about Krishna, her passion for people, and why she works so hard to serve her community!

Episode 26. Dave Cloud HOF Teacher, Coach, And Mentor

Sean Kirby — Wed, 23 Jun 2021 03:40:26 +0000

In this episode Sean sits down with the one, the only, Hall of Fame teacher, coach and mentor, Dave Cloud. Dave Cloud has been a long time teacher and coach at Pendleton Heights Highschool. This last year was his 40th (yes 40th!) year coaching and leading the young men and women of Madison County. It would be impossible to put a number on how many lives Coach Cloud has impacted in the last 40 years, both as a teacher, a coach and mentor. A good coach is one who changes the game. A great coach is one who changes lives. Coach Cloud is a GREAT coach.

Episode 25. Dr. Megan Jones Of Pendelton Family Optometry

Sean Kirby — Wed, 26 May 2021 13:46:42 +0000

In this episode of the Performance Group Podcast we sit down with the one and only Dr. Megan Jones of Pendleton Family Optometry. Megan explains what is like to follow in your families footsteps while trying to find your own path! As a young graduate turned even younger business owner, Megan walks us through how she has gotten to where she is today. She was even kind enough to answer some of Sean's interesting eye related questions. Dr. Megan Jones is one of a kind in more ways than one! A true "Vision"ary! To schedule an appointment or even leave an outstanding review of services you have had in the past. Check out https://visionsource-drmeganjones.com/

Episode 24. Nick And Leigh Ann Rogers Of Remax Legacy

Sean Kirby — Tue, 18 May 2021 21:24:45 +0000

We are proud sponsors Outfitters Inc. Clothing Children, Changing Lives! Please tune in this Saturday 5/22 for their virtual gala to help us raise funds for our local community! Meet Nick and Leigh Ann! The Funniest Relators you've ever met ! In this episode we learn about their relationship with each other, their business partners, and most importantly their clients! Find out more information about them and their business here at https://www.movewithlegacy.com/

Episode 23. Derick Grant Of Derick Grant Results

Sean Kirby — Thu, 06 May 2021 12:01:58 +0000

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Outfitters, Inc. Clothing Children, Changing Lives

Sean Kirby — Sun, 25 Apr 2021 22:06:53 +0000

In this episode of the Performance Group Podcast we sit down with the Executive Director of the local non-profit, Outfitters, Inc. Outfitter's mission is clothing children, changing lives! They do this one amazing shopping experience at a time! In this episode we learn Outfitters start, their mission, and how we can continue to support them as they support those in need! Make sure to check this one out as well as check out the link to their newest VIRTUAL GALA fundraiser on May 22nd! Register right here on their website! outfittersclothes.org Please make sure to share this episode and share the Outfitters Message with those around you so we can make an impact on those in our local community!

Sean's First Solo: Breaking down the American Rescue Plan

Sean Kirby — Thu, 18 Mar 2021 01:10:04 -0100

In this episode join Sean in his first solo episode as he tries to break down and understand the intricacies of the recently passed (and now acted on) American Rescue Plan. As of now we do not have all the answers, but together we can to understand more!

Episode 22. Adam Scanlan Of Tricked Out

Sean Kirby — Thu, 11 Mar 2021 01:31:14 -0100

HES BACK!! In this episode of the Performance Group Podcast we have our first recurring guest! Adam Scanlan of Tricked Out Car and Truck Sales swings by and shines his light and experience on small business marketing and what it takes to succeed! Check out https://www.trickedouttrucksales.com/ to learn more today!

Episode 21. JB Shelton Of Detour Salon And Style

Sean Kirby — Wed, 03 Mar 2021 01:36:09 -0100

In this episode of the Performance Group Podcast, Sean sits down with JB Shelton the owner operator of Detour Salon and Style in Anderson Indiana. JB is a longtime salon stylist turned serial entrepreneur! She has a passion for education and training and uses her skills to impact her local community! This episode is full of great information on how JB got into business and how she has put people first!

Episode 20. Tammy Coleman Of Element 212

Sean Kirby — Wed, 24 Feb 2021 11:52:53 -0100

In this episode we sit down with Tammy Coleman of Element212! Tammy is the co-owner of the local strategic marketing and advertising agency Element212! They specialize in building brands from the foundation up. In this episode Tammy brings us up to speed on how she got her start in the marketing industry while being a mother of 3 AND going back to school to get her MBA at Anderson University. Tammy takes us to school and gives us great Insight on how every small business owner can create their ideal customer persona! This episode is full of great advice and even better tangible, actionable digital marketing tips and tricks! Check out more info on Tammy and Element 212 here! https://element212.com/

Episode 19. Tim And LeAne Of Warrum's Cleaning

Sean Kirby — Wed, 10 Feb 2021 05:00:42 -0100

In episode 19 of the Performance Group Podcast we sit down with Tim and LeAne Warrum of Warrum's Cleaning!

Episode 18. Grerayle Walton Of COhatch Indiana

Sean Kirby — Wed, 03 Feb 2021 00:18:09 -0100

In this episode of the Performance Group Podcast we journey outside of our office studio and travel to the local Noblesville COhatch to try out their state of the art podcasting room! Meet the one and only G! Grerayle Walton is the byproduct of high-level work ethic mixed with a heart of gold. We discuss his local Madison County roots, and how it has led him to such love and respect in this community. G is a man of many talents. He is a man of integrity, community and love. With his love for community, it is no wonder G landed on his feet at a place like COhatch. COhatch is so much more than a COworking space. It's a place to work, meet and live! Community based and community driven, this is the COmmunity of the future! https://www.cohatch.com/

Episode 17. Jeremy Adams Of Veroshield, Dodd Technologies, And The Sign - Age

Sean Kirby — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 00:50:51 -0100

Welcome to episode 17 of the Performance Group Podcast! In this episode we sit down with entertainment expert, Jeremy Adams. Jeremy has been a local business owner since the late 90's and has grown into a Pendleton staple! In the last 20 years, Jeremy has grown his business as well as followed his passions into other sectors. Passion has helped Jeremy pivot in this new age in order to be an advocate for his entire Industry! #FacesBehindEvents Check out more here!! https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremy-adams-6591a715/ https://veroshield.com/ https://doddtechnologies.com/ https://thesignage.biz/

Q & A With Mike And Eve Ep. 6

Sean Kirby — Tue, 19 Jan 2021 21:54:43 -0100

In this Episode of Q & A of Mike and Eve, we talk about the second installment of Economic Impact payments, PPP loans, tax time and more! If you have any questions about the questions and answers in this episode please reach out at www.performancegroupindiana.com

Episode 16. Dr. Brent And Kendra Crabtree Of Pendleton Veterinary Clinic

Sean Kirby — Wed, 13 Jan 2021 10:57:58 -0100

Meet Dr. Brent and Kendra Crabtree! This dynamic duo have an amazing journey to business ownership. From first meeting at Indiana Wesleyan University, to their extended Caribbean vacation at Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine in Saint Kitts. Then, eventually moving back to central Indiana and purchasing the Pendleton Veterinary Clinic in 2017. Three kids, a remodel and a pandemic later, Dr. Crabtree and his wife have settled both their roots and their hearts in our local community. We are so lucky to have these young business owners who give back to not only the people of the community, but our beloved four legged friends as well! Check out their website and schedule your furry friend with Dr. Crabtree today! https://pendletonvet.com/

Episode 15. Clayton Whitson Of The MCC

Sean Kirby — Wed, 06 Jan 2021 03:49:00 -0100

Welcome to 2021! We Made it! We are so grateful for all of the guests and the listeners in this last year! We look forward to another year of great content, conversation, and connection! As we kick off our first episode of 2021 we are happy to introduce Clayton Whitson of the Madison County Chamber of Commerce. Clayton has served in the Madison County community pretty much since the day he was born. From a Firefighter to a Council Member to now the President and CEO of the Madison County Chamber of Commerce, servitude has been the #1 priority for Clayton. I am so humbled and honored to have had the pleasure to sit down with Clayton as he explains the plans and opportunities for Madison County Business Owners and Residents! Check out Clayton and his crew at https://www.madisoncochamber.com/ or https://www.facebook.com/GetLinkedMadison/

Episode 14. Brian Bell Of B & B Lawn Care

Sean Kirby — Wed, 16 Dec 2020 11:02:32 -0100

In this episode Sean sits down with Brian Bell of B &B Lawncare. Brian has an very interesting perspective because while running his business he has spent the last 30 years growing and leading in the Madison County Sheriffs Department. He speaks to the power of mentorship and how it has shaped him and his life. He is excited to have the opportunity to give back. His big announcement comes at (22:57)!!! More News and Updates on the announcement to come!

Q & A with Mike and Eve Ep. 5

Sean Kirby — Thu, 10 Dec 2020 23:47:40 -0100

In this episode of Q & A with Mike and Eve we focus on ending 2020 strong. We start with the PPP loan forgiveness and end with how to plan and prepare for 2021.

Episode 13. Tyler And Jack Of BH x Creative

Sean Kirby — Fri, 04 Dec 2020 05:01:15 -0100

Tyler and Jack are co-founders of the local production company BH x Creative. In this episode we talk about their journey into entrepreneurship and what they are doing to bring creativity and storytelling to the forefront of our local community! Make sure to check out more of their work today https://www.bhxcreative.com/

Episode 12. Julie Schnepp of REMAX Legacy

Sean Kirby — Wed, 18 Nov 2020 10:14:25 -0100

In this episode we had the opportunity to meet and get to know with Julie Schnepp of REMAX Legacy. Julie and her husband Tim are huge proponents of community involvement and supporting our local businesses. Our conversation is full of stories, laughter and positive information! Find more information here! https://www.facebook.com/PendletonHomes4Sale

Episode 11. Marcy, Beth & Karen Of Midwest Remodeling

Sean Kirby — Wed, 11 Nov 2020 10:53:58 -0100

This episode is FULL of laughter and a bunch of fun story's of what it is like working with your family. Marcy, Beth and Karen are the perfect representation of what it's like to wake up, work hard and most importantly have FUN. To learn more about their company and their family. Find them online at http://midwest-remodeling.com/ or call today! You won't regret it!

Episode 10. Rachele And Shawn Martin Of Serendipity Hair Salon

Sean Kirby — Wed, 04 Nov 2020 12:38:37 -0100

In this episode we sit down with Shawn and Rachele Martin of Serendipity Hair Salon. In the last 10 years they have grown from a team of 3 to a team of almost 30! Their passion for helping people in community and business is the driving factor for their success. Their culture for caring and doing the right thing is what sticks out most! Find them in town or online @ https://www.serendipityhairsalon.net/

Episode 9. Amanda And Stephen Landrum Of MyTime Fitness

Sean Kirby — Tue, 20 Oct 2020 20:36:41 +0000

In this episode. Sean sits down with Amanda and Stephen Landrum of MyTime fitness. The two young entrepreneurs talk about what its like to purchase an established local business and how to manage expectations. Their first year of ownership has been full of ups and downs as they preach the importance of community and how grateful they are to have their clients. Check out their website to stay up to date on all their merchandise and membership deals! https://24mtf.com/

Episode 8. Positive Disruption with Anderson Creative

Sean Kirby — Wed, 14 Oct 2020 04:01:04 +0000

Anderson Creative is a husband wife team who pushes the limits. They push the limits of their business, their clients and their community. And we are all better for it. In this episode we talk to Arin and Jake about how they got to where they are today. How they found their calling, how they grew a business, how they grew their community. We also talked about failure, and art, and what keeps them motivated.

Episode 7. Adam Hoeksema of Bankable ... powered by Flagship

Sean Kirby — Wed, 07 Oct 2020 07:00:37 +0000

In this episode, Sean and Evé sit down with Adam Hoeksema. Adam is an Executive Director for Bankable. Bankable is a nonprofit lender that seeks to create opportunities for all entrepreneurs in Indiana by providing access to capital, financial education, and economic resources to build healthy small businesses. The Loan Program was started by the Flagship in 2010, is a certified SBA microlender, SBA Community Advantage Lender, and CDFI.

Q & A with Mike & Evé Ep.4 ft. Heather

Sean Kirby — Mon, 28 Sep 2020 20:19:59 +0000

Mike and Evé are joined by special guest Heather Upton of the Real Estate Pros for a special edition of Q&A of Mike and Evé ... and Heather! Today we talk Real Estate. Its a hot commodity in central Indiana and Heather tells us why. If you have any questions about the market, call her and her team!

Episode 6. Tracy Lawyer Of Lick Creek Flower Co

Sean Kirby — Tue, 25 Aug 2020 10:51:38 +0000

After 22 years in the medical field, Tracy makes the jump to be her own boss! Showing us it is never to take a leap of faith to do what you love. Tracy tells us about her journey to entrepreneurship and gives a healthy dose of plant knowledge too! Lick Creek Flower Company can be found on Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/lickcreekflowerco . Order forms avaliable!

Q & A with Mike & Evé Ep.3

Sean Kirby — Fri, 07 Aug 2020 02:35:29 +0000

In a show designed to answer questions from our listeners and clients, this is the first episode where host, Sean Kirby, actually asks Mike and Evé these questions! Please leave more questions you want to be answered in the reviews or directly on the Performance Group Facebook page!

Q & A with Mike & Evé Ep. 2

Sean Kirby — Fri, 07 Aug 2020 02:29:12 +0000

In a new recurring segment with Mike and Evé, host Sean Kirby does a rapid fire tax question and answer to round out the final days before the tax deadline.

Q & A with Mike & Evé Ep. 1

Sean Kirby — Fri, 07 Aug 2020 02:25:40 +0000

Host / Moderator Sean Kirby sits down for the first time with Mike and Evé as they explain how the stimulus package has impacted small businesses. They also discuss how to prepare yourself and business to apply for the EIDL and PPP assitance.

Episode 5. Justis Hall of Falls Perk (& more)

Sean Kirby — Wed, 01 Jul 2020 00:31:22 +0000

May 1st, Sean and Justis were able to connect via Skype. From Justis’ humble beginnings, to turning into a serial entrepreneur at an early age. Justis is the epitome of a self starter and a small town innovator. She is a great example of how a young female entrepreneur can thrive in any environment.

Episode 4. Heather Upton of the Real Estate Pros

Sean Kirby — Thu, 30 Apr 2020 01:46:16 +0000

Sean and Heather catch up and talk business both before and after COVID-19

Episode 3. Jay Hubble of Crossfit Pendleton

Sean Kirby — Mon, 30 Mar 2020 02:14:10 +0000

Sean and Jay discuss the impact of COVID 19 on CF Pendleton and what they are doing to combat the quarantine together.

Episode 2. Adam Scanlan of Tricked Out

Sean Kirby — Fri, 17 Jan 2020 11:34:35 -0100

In episode two, host Sean Kirby meets with long time friend and mentor Adam Scanlan of Tricked Out Car&Truck. Sean and Adam had great conversations about work life balance and how to manage relationships while growing a business. You can find more info about Adam and Tricked Out online at https://trickedouttrucksales.com/

Episode 1. The Founder. Mike Kirby

Sean Kirby — Thu, 14 Nov 2019 16:19:10 -0100

The Performance Group dedicates itself and its services to HELPING FAMILIES FIND FINANCIAL FREEDOM. We hope to create meaningful content to help our clients and new relationships understand the do's and don'ts in the lines of business and personal finance.