Tribe Mastermind

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How You Do It Matters

Steve Welty and Jordan Muela — Tue, 14 Jan 2020 03:00:00 -0500

Welcome to the Tribe Mastermind podcast with your hosts Jordan and Steve. In this episode, they discuss the break over the holidays, new babies, kids growing up, and how excited they are about the possibilities for the new year. Steve speaks about getting back to fundamentals in business and raising the bar when it comes to what you expect from your team members.

Listen in as they speak about reinventing yourself and your business. Building scorecards for each job and writing down what is expected of the team member in that position, if you fire someone and they are surprised, you’ve failed as a leader. They talk about goals and team building and how meditation can calm the mind and allow you to honor God.

What do you wish you could tell your 18-year-old self? It is a question they talk about, and when reading the how-to books don’t try to implement everything you read, pick out a few highlights, or you might be overwhelmed. Have you ever judged someone but then found out that you were way off base? Effectively judging someone can only be accurate if you let them get close to you.

When you listen to Jordan and Steve, they tend to draw you in. You find yourself waiting to see what the next topic of discussion will be and how each of them will respond. This episode is no different. They take you on a journey through many different areas but end with spiritual nuggets and so much more. These two will light you up and inspire you so plugin and enjoy.

In This Episode:

[00:22] Jordan and Steve talk about what they did on their break during the holidays.

[02:17] They talk about Sarah having a baby in a few days and how excited they are for 2020.

[03:30] Getting back to the fundamentals in their businesses, raising the level of expectations of their team members.

[06:07] Have you ever tried to reinvent yourself? Where can you improve?

[06:27] They discuss building a score car for each position in the business and what is expected at each level.

[07:51] Where is your mind in terms of the actual use and of this scorecard?

[08:21] If you fire someone and they are surprised, you’ve failed as a leader.

[10:50] Do you feed off others to replenish your spark? Would you rather work alone?

[11:58] They speak about goals, ten years, and beyond.

[13:24] Jordan talks about going to I-Fly for team building.

[15:40] Be intentional about trying things and seeing what you like.

[16:54] Have you heard of the meditation app Calm? Do you meditate?

[20:01] They chat about meditating to get closer to and honoring God.

[21:58] What do you wish you could tell your 18-year-old self?

[23:20] They discuss taking pieces of things you hear and apply them to your life and business, don’t try to implement everything.

[26:04] When you set goals, what is the why behind it?

[27:18] They talk about how hard it is to judge people adequately.

[28:09] Jordan and Steve talk about what has been causing them stress over the last few weeks.

[33:11] Jordan talks about beliefs that are not grounded in proof.

[34:12] If you were to put it on a bumper sticker, what was the idea that gave you relief amid the chaos?

[37:02] There is a way of being that is more satisfying, fulfilling, and rewarding.

[38:20] Steve says his purpose is to light up and help other people to light up.

[40:15] Do you look for a place of relief? Is there something about your journey that needs to be altered?

[42:51] Do things because you enjoy them, enjoy the journey. Its not all about the destination.

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A Great Question

Steve Welty and Jordan Muela — Wed, 06 Nov 2019 03:00:00 -0500

Thank you for tuning in to the Tribe Mastermind with your hosts Jordan and Steve. Today they are talking about being masters of your own destiny and filtering out what you don’t like or need in your life. Don’t complain about things that are just mental chatter, take ownership of what is going on, and do what makes sense to you. Complaining feels good and bolsters the ego, but what do we get from it?

They speak about core values, the key attributes they look for when searching for a new team member, and the need for an administrative assistant. Making things up but needing someone to make it happen and making notes on post-its to not forget something you want to remember. Working issues out with a partner can give you can get a different perspective and help tease out what has been just out of reach.

Jordan and Steve talk about their lists of books and which ones they think they should read. Books like ‘Stillness is the Key,’ ‘The Road Less Stupid,’ and ‘The Great Game of Business,’ to name a few. The Russell Simmons book ‘Success Through Stillness’ is one that can teach you how to meditate and the benefits to your overall personal health and for your business success.

Listen in to this is an eclectic conversation between two guys that know each other so well they can communicate on a different level. Jordan and Steve talk about diverse topics from post-it notes to the meaning of truth and everything in between. Through the whole episode, they ask questions and give their thoughtful answers. Maybe you have been asking yourself some of these questions if so you won’t want to miss the nuggets of greatness in this episode.

In This Episode:

[00:17] Jordan and Steve discuss what is happening in their lives.

[01:50] They discuss mental chatter and taking ownership of what is going on.

[03:27] If this is the last week you live, would this be a good week?

[04:01] Do you write things down on post-it notes to remind you of things? Do you send yourself emails?

[06:04] If you don’t have an admin, you are, and admin is something they discuss.

[07:52] They speak about core values and the top nine key attributes they look for in a prospective team member.

[09:23] “I am good at making it up. I need people to make it real and make it reoccur.”

[10:36] The purpose isn’t to make money; it is to build a business that makes you money.

[11:01] They chat about the book “The Road Less Stupid ” and the questions the author asks.

[14:00] Do you let enthusiasm and ego outweigh intentionality?

[15:01] Working through issues with a partner can help tease things out.

[16:46] Jordan speaks about his list of books and which 10 he has to read.

[19:15] They discuss the book you need to read if you want to learn to meditate and how it can change your business.

[21:46] Getting clear on living the life you were intended to live is very important.

[24:28] Steve’s feel that being in the world is primary and what you do in the world is secondary.

[26:52] What is useful for you? That’s how you should live your life.

[31:59] Steve and Jordan chat about things they are working on each day.

[34:04] Do you know what genuine, authentic vulnerability looks like?

[35:57] Do things happen for us or too us? Is there a higher plan?

[39:38] They talk about being mature and being able to laugh at things they would have gotten mad about when they were younger.

[41:41] Steve talks about being ok with uncertainty, enjoy uncertainty because when nothing is certain, anything is possible.

[44:59] Do you believe the truth is incomprehensible? Is it mind-bending?

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https://jamesclear.com/atomic-habits

https://www.amazon.com/Atomic-Habits-Proven-Build-Break/dp/0735211299

https://bukowski.net/

Leveling Up

Steve Welty and Jordan Muela — Thu, 24 Oct 2019 03:00:00 -0400

Welcome to Tribe Mastermind with Jordan and Steve. In this episode, Jordan and Steve discuss the Tribe Mastermind Retreat they went to in Denver. They talk about looking at competitor’s numbers and seeing the reality of your numbers against theirs and how motivating that can be.

Steve speaks about Darren Hardy’s High-Performance Forum that he attended and some of the key things he learned. Like business is 10% of what you do and marketing is 90 %, and the three keys to success are an expert council, the reference group, and strategies and systems. Although what was being presented wasn’t new, it was presented in a way that made him take notice.

With the exponential change, good equals dead in business, great equals survival, and excellent equals thrive. Being great in business means you don’t blame the customer, blame yourself and be fully accountable for improvement, and having empathy for your customers is critical.

They discuss being aware that you don’t always make the best right decision. There is someone more competent that can make a different right decision, and having a team behind you that understands that is imperative. You can’t always hire the A-players, but you can hire the best that you can find. The team that got you where you are won’t be the team that keeps you there.

This conversation is about learning from others, taking what you learn, and talking it out with your peers. There is always something to learn with Jordan and Steve, and you won’t want to miss any of it. So sit back, relax, plugin, and get ready to be schooled.

In This Episode:

[00:46] Jordan and Steve discuss the tribe retreat they went to in Denver.

[02:13] They speak about the trend of talking about how your business is doing.

[03:18] Steve talks about what he learned at Darren Hardy’s High-Performance Forum.

[06:06] Business is 10% of what you do, and 90% of marketing was a key takeaway from the forum.

[08:25] The conference was impactful because even though it is something they’ve heard before, it was delivered differently.

[11:27] You need someone to question your questions and question your answers.

[12:42] What will make you the happiest? What would be the most impactful?

[16:33] Never blame the customer, be fully accountable to improve.

[19:01] What are your sticking points when it comes to signing a leasing contract?

[21:35] Having empathy for your customers is critical.

[22:15] Three stages of business, growth stage, impact stage, and the legacy stage.

[23:28] Jordan and Steve discuss Marcus Sheridan’s Podcast that everyone should listen to.

[25:58] There is always a more competent person that can make a different right decision.

[28:17] Good marketing doesn’t talk about your product; it’s all about the emotion.

[30:01] Have you ever had someone tell you to pursue the safe option? Did you take the risk?

[32:59] Steve and Jordan discuss being parents and whether they should set up a college funds for their children or not.

[36:13] The key to higher profits is rarely more clients, its found through more valuable clients.

[39:07] Being an entrepreneur is sometimes safer if you can find something that gets you up in the morning.

[41:00] Once you hit a baseline and are comfortable, money is no longer motivating, praise and recognition are motivating.

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steve@goodlifemgmt.com

https://jamesclear.com/atomic-habits

https://www.amazon.com/Atomic-Habits-Proven-Build-Break/dp/0735211299

https://bukowski.net/

The Secret

Steve Welty and Jordan Muela — Mon, 23 Sep 2019 03:00:00 -0400

This is the Tribe Mastermind where we talk business, purpose, and passion with your hosts Jordan Muela and Steve Welty. If you are ready to shift into a bigger future then this is the show for you, so plugin, buckle up and get ready to be.

In this episode, Jordan and Steve discuss how to become a self leader, the law of attraction and how that fits in business and life and attracting the team you want. How all the great CEO’s inspire and activate something in people and that you can’t expect success without loving people.

They chat about the book “Atomic Habits”, how to change the habits that you have made that might not be working out for you and the three phases of business. They also speak about how you can only influence the future by what you do in this moment and taking playful thinking time during the day.

This episode is a conversation between two like minded friends who like to discuss life and ideas that matter to them. Listen in to hear what these two friends think about showing up in the world and the choices you make, be sure to stay until the end because Jordan reads a beautiful inspiring quote to finish off an informative show.

In This Episode:

[00:25] Steve starts out by talking about the meeting he just had his coach.

[01:30] What if the things you think are distractions are the things that will help you grow your business faster?

[03:25] They talk about knowing what you need to do, you just need to do it.

[05:16] Steve speaks about becoming a self leader, becoming someone who actually leads by example.

[05:41] The law of attraction, the market is always the truth, the markets answer, the markets response.

[06:32] Do you attract the team that you want? How do you do it?

[08:26] Command flows to the worthy

[09:05] All the great CEO’s inspire and activate things in people.

[10:04] You can’t expect big success without really loving and caring about people.

[10:17] Do you come across people complaining about their team members very often?

[12:39] It’s an actual choice how you show up in the world and how you feel.

[14:29] The phases of business are the growth phase, the impact phase and the legacy phase.

[18:30] Jordan discusses why he likes starting new things, new opportunities.

[19:27] They talk about the book Atomic Habits by James Clear, about how to change your habits.

[21:01] “By giving yourself full attention to this moment you summons an intelligence far greater than the ego of mind.”

[25:03] You can only influence the future by what you do in this moment.

[26:05] How much playful thinking time do you take during the day?

[29:05] If an idea is good it will come back to you so don’t try to save it.

[30:03] They end the show with a quote from Charles Bukowski that starts “if you are going to try, go all the way” from a letter he wrote.

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https://jamesclear.com/atomic-habits

https://www.amazon.com/Atomic-Habits-Proven-Build-Break/dp/0735211299

https://bukowski.net/

Show Up and Blow UP

Steve Welty and Jordan Muela — Wed, 21 Aug 2019 03:00:00 -0400

In this episode, Jordan and Steve discuss why saying no to an idea with no alternative ideas to discuss can kill the creative process, how people in your team that don’t fit can bring the team morale down and how team building exercises can bring the fun back into business.

They chat about the book “What Got You Here, Won’t Get You There”, maybe it's time to take a look at what needs to be changed going forward to get you where you want to be and what their definition of success is.

This episode is a conversation between two like minded friends who like to discuss life and ideas that matter to them. Listen in to hear what these two friends think about negativity in your life, procrastination and why it is important to “show up and blow up”

In This Episode:

[00:30] Jordan talks about his travel week in Portland Oregon.

[01:05] Steve wants to know about Jordan’s EOS meeting.

[03:15] Steve tells Jordan about his EOS meeting and what they came up with.

[05:45] Have you had a candid conversation with your team about where you are going?

[07:08] Do you find it easier to have a serious discussion with your team when there is a 3rd party present?

[09:46] Is it better for your team to say no or to say let's do this instead?

[11:35] Have you heard of the book “What Got You Here, Won’t Get You There”?

[13:07] What is your definition of success? In business? In your personal life?

[15:36] Do you have anything negative in your life that you can turn positive?

[16:57] In your business have you had to get rid of someone to make the team stronger?

[18:24] Making an agreement with someone who is struggling to meet expectations.

[23:20] Steve and Jordan discuss team building exercises and asked when the last time they planned one.

[25:15] Don’t judge your progress, measure it, they discuss how true that is.

[27:17] If you are procrastinating when you should be doing something maybe you should have someone team up with you to get it completed.

[27:54] Show up and blow up!

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Leadership Means Everything

Steve Welty and Jordan Muela — Wed, 14 Aug 2019 03:00:00 -0400

In this episode, Jordan and Steve talk about their ideas of what a base business is, what would happen if Elon Musk took over Warren Buffett’s business, and engaging your employees to keep them happy at work.

How leaders can make or break your company and how content is the vehicle to communicate your core values. Content is also to build relationships and get really clear on what it is you believe they also talk about hiring a creative person when you start your business to get ideas on where to go.

Steve shared about his vlog “Lit up life” that is about his business, his music and his tribe. He pushed the button on what he wanted to do and they ask, what do you need to push the button on?

This episode is a conversation between two like minded friends who like to bounce ideas off of each other and have a lot of fun while doing it. Listen to their perspectives on life, business, vlogs and syndication, don’t resist just push the button.

In This Episode:

[00:22] Welcome back to the show! Steve and Jordan discuss being sick and hanging with the family.

[02:44] Have you ever thought about the defaults in your life about food?

[03:44] Have you ever thought that the way you think about politics is in part because of the family you were born into?

[04:17] What beliefs do you have that are producing the results that give you joy?

[04:43] A leader's job is to become a master of the mind and emotions.

[05:17] Have you ever wondered what would happen if Elon Musk took over Warren Buffett's businesses?

[06:20] When you hire sales people hire two so that you have a point of reference.

[06:55] Steve and Jordan describe their ideas of a base business.

[08:52] Do you stay motivated and fascinated in the business you are in?

[09:10] Once you have mastered your industry you have very little to give, does that statement resonate with you?

[11:38] Is engaging your employees important to you? Is having a fun atmosphere?

[13:20] How do you keep A players in your business?

[14:55] Do you have leaders that lead you in your business? Is it important?

[16:02] They discuss how leadership in the number one thing that can help make a successful business.

[16:33] How do you level up yourself to become the best leader possible?

[16:45] Hire the who that can help you build your company versus the how.

[17:43] Content is the vehicle to communicate your core values, do you agree?

[18:36] Content strategy is also to build relationships and to get clear on what you believe.

[21:30] What is the ROI on getting clear on what you are about?

[22:34] Should you hire a creative when you are starting a new business?

[23:58] Do you use video to help grow your business?

[24:42] A brand is an identity, perception of beliefs and values that is bigger than what you do.

[25:03] Lit up life is a vlog about Steve’s music, the tribe and Goodlife Management.

[27:35] Why has the property management industry been so slow at getting on the bandwagon with syndications?

[28:43] How do you syndicate your business?

[31:16] Steve’s vlog series is tied to Steve Welty Music.

[33:16] What have you been resisting? What do you need to just push the button on?

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What lights you up?

Steve Welty and Jordan Muela — Wed, 07 Aug 2019 03:00:00 -0400

In this episode, Jordan and Steve talk about what lights them up, what gets them excited. Putting the things that make you happy first will make dealing with the things that don’t that much easier. They are on a path to put their families first above other things in their lives, businesses, and themselves, its not an easy path but consistency helps.

Having gratitude for the good and bad things in your life, even the bad things help shape and form the future. Accepting that something bad can be the key to something great, hardships make us stronger.

Don’t be a limited thinker in your business, if you don’t grow your mindset your business can’t grow. Change the mindset to push the limits instead of letting them keep you stagnant.

This episode is a conversation between two friends who like to bounce ideas off of each other and have a lot of fun while doing it. Listen to their perspectives on putting themselves after their families, being grateful for the people in their lives and how you need to fit your business around what makes you happy not the other way around.

In This Episode:

[00:36] Welcome back to the show! Steve and Jordan discuss being true to yourself.

[01:14] They talk about Genius Zone a learning exercise on how people perceive you.

[04:53] Putting what lights you up at the forefront of your life is a core valley at Tribe.

[07:37] If you could put a camera on your self when you are having a nerd attack you would laugh at how seriously you take yourself.

[09:41] “Language is the house of being” many ways represents the limitation of our own thought.

[10:12] Trying to be consistent timewise with your kids before bedtime being aware of how precious the time with your family is hard when you are tired.

[11:43] Build the part of your life that lights you up first then building everything else around that. Build the life you want first, then have your business fit around that instead of the other way around.

[12:27] Remind yourself to put your wife first, reminders to put someone before yourself and other things in your life.

[14:00] A belief is not something that is logical, rational or provable, in most cases beliefs are just things we chose to believe.

[14:45] Take a gratitude exercise where you write down things about your wife that you are grateful for every day. It’s easy to take people for granted when you live together, make your significant other feel loved, seen and heard.

[16:15] Gratitude is a perspective we chose to take,its not rational.

[17:11] Things that make you happy can’t be equally important, you can’t be equally committed to all of them, there should be a hierarchy for the things that light you up.

[18:50] Sending people good thoughts and vibes can get yourself in the right frame of mind for the day ahead.

[20:20] Accepting that something bad can actually be the key to something great.

[21:58] Why is all of this important in your business? Unless you grow your mindset your business will never grow, where is my limited thinking getting in the way and resolving it.

[23:19] The heart has infinitely greater computing power than the brain.

[24:49] Introspection is what affirms, clarifies and gets the heart or gut more intuned.

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Go with your Gut

Steve Welty and Jordan Muela — Wed, 31 Jul 2019 03:00:00 -0400

In this episode, Jordan and Steve talk about getting outside help with your business, like a coach or a board member, listening to what they advise while still knowing what you see in the future for your company. Having other people in meetings and discussions to get their feedback when you are struggling with issues that seem to have no resolve and having fun while doing it.

Taking lessons learned and using them to help others while remembering that you don’t always have the answers. Be known for what you activate in people, how you help others while letting them come to their own conclusions. Don’t be the one that uses a sledgehammer to slam a point home learn to guide people to the right decision for them.

Having fun and making the workplace an enjoyable place to come to every day, you want the people you work with to be present, not just there to do the job. We work most of our lives and since we do, have fun with it.

This episode is a conversation between two friends who like to bounce ideas off of each other and have a lot of fun while doing it. Listen to their perspectives on having a third party in the room when making decisions, coaching, and ideas on how to make your office an entertaining place to get work done.

In This Episode:

[00:33] Welcome back to the show! Steve and Jordan discuss what has been happening in their lives.

[01:21] Getting outside council and balancing that while still listening to yourself.

[03:13] Steve explains why he has board members.

[06:25] They discuss the benefits of having others in the room for feedback when making business decisions.

[07:58] Be known for what you activate in people, help others come to their own conclusions.

[09:26] Taking questions about things in your business to a third party can give you perspective when deciding the best course to take.

[13:09] Do you have anyone in your life that you believe is unstoppable and what would they do if they took over your business?

[14:26] What would your seven-year-old self do to run your company to make it more fun?

[18:30] Does levity and laughing at yourself make your suffering easier?

[20:41] Making things fun puts everything in a better light, a business doesn’t always have to be serious.

[22:01] When hiring new employees make the hiring process fun, it will screen out everyone that would not fit in and would have hated the job anyway.

[24:37] If you have a fun environment to work in, people tend to show up not just the employee but the person.

[26:13] Jordan’s takeaway from today's show is that we need fun in our businesses.

[26:29] Steve’s takeaway is if you only had one year left to live, would you make the rest of your life fun? Why wait do it now.

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Growth by being who you are: A conversation with Matt Teifke

Steve Welty and Jordan Muela — Wed, 31 Jul 2019 03:00:00 -0400

Welcome to the Profitable Property Management Podcast! I’m your host, Jordan Muela. The Tribe Mastermind Podcast is for the brave-hearted, wild-eyed, ambitious entrepreneur who demands more from work and life.

On this episode, Steve and his friend Matt Teifke from TreHomes in Austin talk about growing your business… just by being you. Learn the power of audio and video in content marketing as well as just being a positive light in this world of negativity. They also chat about Gary Vee’s influence and what they think the key to his success has been.

To stand out in the world of property management and real estate, you need to be transparent. Show your customers and your colleagues who you are, what your values are, and how you approach business and you will only ever work with the absolute best clients. Why? Because when you show the world who you are and what you believe, you automatically cut out those people who aren’t going to jive with your brand.

Learn how video messaging is an amazing client retention tool and why client retention is more effective than constantly seeking out new clients. Matt and Steve also chat about what’s lighting them up in their businesses and how they try to spread positive messaging in their lives and businesses.

This episode is an entertaining conversation between two successful businessmen who also believe in finding balance in work and life. Tune in to hear how creating a positive office environment leads to better sales as well as what’s happy and crappy in the lives of Matt and Steve this week!

In This Episode:

[00:22] Welcome back to the show! Steve and his friend Matt Teifke discuss business.

[01:24] How has building a media marketing platform helped grow Matt’s business?

[03:34] Growth and office morale, how are they related?

[06:12] Media brings awareness to the company, the industry, and into who they are as people.

[08:19] How video in email helps with client retention.

[09:36] Rewarding moments can enhance office morale.

[11:09] Are people engaging with the learning series that Matt’s team is creating?

[13:49] Why focusing on the impact changes the feel of video messaging.

[16:34] Can you use LinkedIn to build your audience?

[17:28] What does Matt’s team do differently than others in the market?

[20:36] There’s no right way to do things that work for everyone. Do what works for you!

[23:47] What’s lighting Matt up right now?

[25:09] Matt explains some of the operational changes his company is making.

[26:06] The happy and crappy things in Matt’s life right now are….

[28:31] What are Steve’s happy and crappy for the week?

[30:40] Does Matt believe in structure or free-flowing with his time?

[33:41] Matt’s final thoughts before wrapping up.

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Never Lose a Customer Again by Joey Coleman

Power of Moments by Chip Heath

Gary Vee

Tre Homes Property Management

Leveraging Joy as a Strategic Multiplier

Steve Welty and Jordan Muela — Wed, 24 Jul 2019 03:00:00 -0400

Jordan was feeling under the weather for this episode, so rather than canceling Steve popped in to give some feedback from the most recent Tribe call. The theme of the call was all about how to leverage joy as a strategic multiplier and here are some of Steve’s key takeaways.

First off, joy is not created by the actions you take when thinking of yourself. Instead, joy is found when you stop thinking about you and you put others first. Steve shares how this really resonated with him because of how he tends to think about this free time. He’s making a commitment to himself and his family to put them first always in thought and action!

Also, learn why being joyful attracts more people to you. When you are operating from a place of joy and excitement, that energy draws others to you, which in turn tends to lead to success. Find and move from a place of happiness and success will typically follow.

These aren’t the only great tips Steve shares but they are some of the most impactful. Listen in to learn how you can exact similar results with less stress and how to recognize competing commitments. Ready to commit to sharing more joy with the world? Leave a comment and let us know the steps you plan to take to operate from a place that lights you up!

In This Episode:

[00:22] Welcome back Tribe Universe! Jordan was under the weather so Steve is on solo to share his thoughts on Leveraging Joy as a Strategic Multiplier.

[02:37] How leadership comes from a place of being in the world.

[03:29] Learn why joy is magnetic and draws people and opportunity to you because it comes when you stop thinking about you.

[06:54] Hear what’s on Steve’s latest Post-It note to himself.

[07:46] Why your relaxed state is not significantly less productive than your hyper-focused state, but so much more joyful.

[10:43] How taking a step back from targeted content creates a space for creativity and fun.

[11:25] Banish the word “busy” and the phrase, “I don’t have the time.” from your vocabulary.

[12:12] Do you have competing commitments stealing your joy?

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Derek Sivers - Relax for the Same Result

Duke Dodson
Jason Goldberg - Competing Commitments

Marketing Hack: Be Real

Steve Welty and Jordan Muela — Wed, 17 Jul 2019 03:00:00 -0400

Welcome to the Profitable Property Management Podcast! The Tribe Mastermind Podcast is for the brave hearted, wild-eyed, ambitious entrepreneur who demands more from work and life.

We talk about Marketing Hack: Be Real on this episode. Jordan starts off by telling his epiphany on marketing. Companies who do this well use their ‘why’ for their marketing message. They use marketing as a communication strategy to talk about what they and their audience are mutually passionate about.

Today we get the 411 on marketing your message, authenticity, and how you can shift your marketing to come from a place of service to get your message across to your tribe. Managing your time to have your priorities straight in your business. Leading and doing the work that no one else wants to do.

In This Episode:

[01:53] Jordan’s epiphany: the best most effective companies which are doing marketing well are very clear on their “why”.

[02:25] First and foremost, it’s all about the ‘why’.

[02:47] Jordan talks about how you lose your message when you don’t come from an authentic place of service.

[04:04] Steve suggests using your ‘why’ to have an authentic conversation with the customer.

[05:30] Wouldn't you want to spend more time being clear about your impact in someone’s life?

[07:03] Jordan asks what is the bigger idea you are willing to facilitate and get others to participate in?

[09:05] Jordan’s life message: owning the outcome.

[10:59] Our biggest change: going full-out transparency.

[13:06] Steve says how you’re going to make money is not the most important aspect.

[14:22] Jordan tells us at the core, it’s about persuasion and about belief.

[17:47] What were focused on at Good Life: content around who we are and building our personalities around our marketing message.

[18:35] The new ideas Jordan is seeing come up in his calls.

[21:42] Steve tells us how you can be a hero to your client and Jordan explains about the how.

[25:03] Your vision and why having an inspiring vision for your company is important.

[26:17] Find out what areas your team is not interested in doing and automate those jobs.

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Not Taking Your Thoughts to Seriously

Steve Welty and Jordan Muela — Wed, 10 Jul 2019 03:00:00 -0400

Welcome to the Profitable Property Management Podcast! The Tribe Mastermind Podcast is for the brave hearted, wild-eyed, ambitious entrepreneur who demands more from work and life.

We talk about business, purpose, and passion with some of the smartest people from inside and outside the industry. If you’re looking to level up in life, and not just business, this is the podcast for you.

Today we talk about not taking your thoughts too seriously. The past two years Steve came across this concept of your mind taking over your thoughts. Jordan suggests that there are two distinct ideas at odds in the thought production process. First, improve the quality of your thoughts. Secondly, rather than combating thoughts, hold the thoughts loosely. The bigger the mindset, the more you can influence the world.

We discuss how meditation, leaving your phone behind and taking off the TV can be beneficial to your mind and your thought processes. Jordan talks about how humor can change your thought process from negative to positive. Steve chats about how you will have a core group of people who vibrate with you and is on the same wavelength as you. Laugh at yourself and don’t take yourself too seriously.

In This Episode:

[00:55] Thoughts that roam around in our own head.

[01:17] How your own mind can bring you down immediately.

[02:47] Two distinct ideas that can be at odds with each other.

[04:48] Thoughts which Jordan has which he is ashamed of.

[05:57] Steve’s goal for quitting TV for a while to turn off the chatter in his mind.

[08:01] Jordan speaks about the challenge of just sitting quietly.

[11:29] Humor and levity as being the touchstone for getting off of your mind’s negative thoughts.

[13:33] Jordan articulates about the inner nerd.

[16:37] Steve says that humor and seeing the world from an airplane puts things in perspective for him.

[19:57] Changing or fighting negative thoughts takes a lot of energy.

[23:23] Types of questions Jordan asks himself for a personal annual review.

[26:01] The four by four and how this can get to your difficult questions to ponder upon.

[28:46] The universe, God, whoever you believe in, has you at the highest level you could be right now.

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Living a Lit Up Life

Steve Welty and Jordan Muela — Wed, 03 Jul 2019 03:00:00 -0400

Welcome to the Profitable Property Management Podcast! The Tribe Mastermind Podcast is for the brave hearted, wild-eyed, ambitious entrepreneur who demands more from work and life.

We talk about living a lit up life on this episode. How can you live a lit up life? Be careful of the fantasy, as the illusion is sweeter than the reality. Life pulls at us to make life more complicated, making life simple is harder. How do you grapple with what the ‘right’ business thing to do and what you want to do in your life personally and professionally?

Today we get the 411 on why we should notice and celebrate the little benchmarks. The benefits of paring back on commitments we are not interested in at this time in your journey. Your time is valuable and how to structure your team to provide you more time to work on your business and not in your business.

We discuss Jordan’s use of a dumb phone and giving up his smartphone, the benefits and how he is getting mental decompression of not having a smartphone and having something to do every minute of the day. Growth goals should be attainable and realistic but still challenging. Setting a goal that is too high and out of reach can set you up for an enormous disappointment. A transformation which is required to reach your aspirations and the level of commitment which is needed to accomplish your transformation.

In This Episode:

[01:12] The question Jordan didn’t want to answer because of the brevity of the question.

[04:00] Steve quotes Yvon Chouinard from Patagonia, “the hardest thing in life is simplicity.”

[05:15] Jordan asks Steve if he has a conflict between what feels like the right business thing to do versus what you have the drive to do?

[07:01] What you want to be doing and the leverage on what you need to be doing and joy as an afterthought.

[09:58] Moments, little benchmarks, which we should celebrate but we don’t.

[11:30] Paring back on commitments and the benefits of paring back with obligation versus commitment.

[14:04] Steve’s team #1 job is to free up his time and energy to work on the business.

[15:53] Jordan’s first week experience with using a dumb phone.

[19:35] Steve talks about his use of his iPhone and how he is using his phone.

[21:18] Steve chats growth goals at Good Life and how they obtained their goals and how Jordan sets his goals.

[25:56] Jordan’s realization of his willpower regarding his smartphone.

[27:17] Difference between your default and your aspirations.

[31:38] What’s the best way to solve for the variable you are after, wanting more or having less?

[32:52] Jordan talks about giving away joy, which he sees as having the most impact.

[34:51] What lights you up and what fills your cup: the new introduction.

[36:02] Jordan speaks about thinking terrible thoughts about people you care about

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Confidence as a Strategy

Steve Welty and Jordan Muela — Wed, 26 Jun 2019 03:00:00 -0400

Welcome to the Profitable Property Management Podcast! The Tribe Mastermind Podcast is for the brave hearted, wild-eyed, ambitious entrepreneur who demands more from work and life.

Today we get the 411 on Steve’s trip to Toronto. Steve decided to move up to the 10X program, and the theme was personal development and investing in yourself. Messages from these conferences never get old, they just get reintroduced to us over and over again.

We discuss Steve’s experiences and takeaways from the Toronto 10X conference. The first concept we talked about is who we want to be a hero to and who can we serve the most. Steve talked about how he can impact his team. Be clear with who you want to serve and say no to those items which aren’t in our focus. We chat about goals and targets and how to scope within this context.

In This Episode:

[00:56] I ask Steve to give the 411 on the 10X Toronto conference.

[02:42] Steve met many interesting people at the conference during his visit to the “mothership”.

[04:30] Steve describes the setup of the Toronto headquarters and how his visit was inspiring.

[06:06] Who do you want to be a hero to? Who do you want to serve?

[09:28] Steve reflects on who he wants to be a hero to and who does he want to serve.

[10:49] Creative acts require silence and space in order for them to happen.

[12:29] Steve and I talk about the difference between goals and targets and how they are relational to each other.

[14:37] How to scope your goals and targets in relation to achieve what you want.

[15:28] Jordan gives us the definition of scoping.

[18:47] Opportunity you can create and the service you can do when you are making good money.

[20:08] Steve’s biggest takeaways from the Toronto conference.

[21:00] What changed when people transitioned from going to need and survival to our present day situation.

[24:07] What main core values Jordan has found gives him joy and happiness inside of his business.

[26:52] Why Jordan says he has to be wrong to be able to get the transformation he wants on a personal level.

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Links and Resources:

Clint Collins NAIPO Profile

Clint Collins LinkedIn

Good Reads

Essentialism | Greg McKeown

Why Working Harder is Holding you back, with Clint Collins

Steve Welty and Jordan Muela — Thu, 06 Jun 2019 03:00:00 -0400

Welcome to the Profitable Property Management Podcast! I’m your host, Jordan Muela. The Tribe Mastermind Podcast is for the brave hearted, wild-eyed, ambitious entrepreneur who demands more from work and life.

Today I’m joined by Clint Collins from Idaho. He is our first guest who is a member of the tribe. Clint Collins is a seasoned property manager at BMG property rentals. Clint is an avid real estate investor, trainer, and consultant in the field of property management. He is a licensed real estate agent and a broker. Clint has managed thousands of income properties over his career and founded and grew one of the largest and most successful property management companies in Idaho.

We discuss how Clint and Steve were in a mastermind previously. Steve’s mastermind group was one of the first property management masterminds to be successful. We talk about how the screening form Clint created circulated around the property management circle back to Clint. Which type of coaching advice is given and cannot be given. How you can restart your property management business when you don’t plan for it. Giving your staff responsibilities beyond what they normally get will give them a buy-in. Use your who and don’t be afraid to lose money.

In This Episode:

[01:35] We introduce Clint to the show and give background.

[03:20] Co-creation part of tribe is what makes it so great.

[05:10] Birthing pains of creating something new.

[08:30] Never think visual confirmation is required for assurance.

[11:30] How Clint got to the point where he is at now in his career.

[17:36] Clint is starting back over with his business, which he calls “the boat”.

[20:36] Turn your staff into property owners and they will do business for you differently.

[21:29] Clint is a sucker for the “we” word.

[27:37] What Clint’s plan was after he sold his business.

[30:28] Impulse to work and bear hug your business is a bad idea, take the enlightened route with “who”.

[31:49] What is Clint’s profit based on in his business?

[34:49] Clint does not like to negotiate and is over-generous, he doesn’t like unhappy people.

[39:36] Double your money and does the door count really matter?

[44:22] Fees and money, how can you make this cheap and a good experience for the client?

[48:46] The win when your property manager buys more investments because you made them so much money.

[54:18] Hawaii with high rents, don’t make much money with good cash flow.

[57:25] How a friend found the 1% rule in Indiana with good management.

[60:05] Clint’s suggestion on what to do when you hit scale and property management software.

[65:28] What makes vacation properties easy to manage and turnover?

[69:44] The investor is the tier one grade one client, don’t see your client as a revenue source only.

[76:23] Primary levers for someone who is focused on profit maximization.

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Clint Collins NAIPO Profile

Clint Collins LinkedIn

Good Reads

Essentialism | Greg McKeown

Masterminding w/ Brad Larsen

Steve Welty and Jordan Muela — Wed, 29 May 2019 03:00:00 -0400

Today I’m joined by Brad Larsen aka, Mr. Red Meat. He owns Rent Werkx Property Management which manages single-family homes. Brad was born and raised in Iowa and graduated from New Mexico Military Institute in Roswell, NM and obtained a second degree from Morningside College 1998. Brad later earned his MBA from the University of Phoenix. After serving on active duty in the Army Brad left the military as a Captain and moved to San Antonio to pursue his interests in real estate. Brad is a member of the San Antonio Board of Realtors (SABOR), Texas Association of Realtors (TAR), National Association of Realtors (NAR), and the National Association of Residential Property Managers (NARPM®). Brad has earned top honors in real estate which include the Platinum Top 50 award for agents in San Antonio.

We discuss how Brad is creating a new team in a new city and how he is building his team to be successful. Strategic planning is a big part of how Brad approaches his business and highly recommends attending a strategic planning session for your property management company. What is the value of being an owner and can you quantify ownership? Why client onboarding is an ASAP vital part of your property management business and using the Culture Index as a tool for hiring.

In This Episode:

[01:45] How Brad is creating new clients in a new city.

[03:50] What Brad learned from his strategic planning sessions.

[05:32] Brad’s business goals for Rent Werx in San Antonio and Austin, Texas.

[06:48] What solo owners provide for their clients and how solo ownership is a profitable business.

[10:52] The “sexy” stuff everybody wants and what Brad is offering at his conference.

[12:05] Client onboarding and why its a leakage point and what you can do about it.

[15:55] Brad gives away one of his property management secrets regarding additionally insured.

[18:25] The Culture Index and how you can use this tool in your business in regards to hiring a person.

[22:51] How Brad is implementing video through Bomb Bomb in creating effective social media campaigns and lead generation.

[26:48] Brad sources his own food, where I found a $195 steak and sheep hunting.

[28:31] What does Brad wishes he did differently in the past with his business.

[30:11] Putting in checks and balances at different levels to help prevent someone stealing from your business.

[32:39] Why EXP didn’t work for Brad.

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Links and Resources:

Rent Werx Broker Partnership Program

Rent Werx

Brad Larsen on Linked In

Good Reads

Essentialism | Greg McKeown

Discovering what's essential: The key to greater success and happiness.

Steve Welty and Jordan Muela — Thu, 23 May 2019 03:00:00 -0400

Today I’m joined by my wife Courtney, my son Miles and Rita Dallas. This is Rita and Courtney’s first podcast! Rita is a co-founder of the tribe with Steve Welty. She is a California surfer, yogi, and entrepreneur. She formerly worked in different corporate environments and has joined forces with myself and Steve to build Tribe. Courtney is a new mom to Miles, 5 months old and has the biggest job of all: stay at home mom.

We discuss how to leap over fear and the three C’s, the new Tribe health accountability project and why the lessons in the book “Essentialism” apply to business and in life. We don’t have to have one passion in life, it’s OK to pursue different interests throughout life. It’s OK to say no, and others will respect you for saying no. Choose your goals via your four essential values and work with these when you are moving forward in life.

In This Episode:

[01:10] Introducing Courtney, Miles and Rita Dallas.

[02:20] How Rita became involved with Tribe.

[04:06] The three C’s and how they apply to start a new project.

[05:01] Tribe health accountability kick off with Rita.

[06:37] Courtney’s health journey and where she is currently at in her process.

[08:35] We chat about the values talked about in the book “Essentialism” by Greg McKeown

[12:45] I reflect on my top four personal list of priorities and what is important in my life.

[13:45] Top four essentials of Rita and how it affected her life.

[15:10] You don’t have to have a single passion to pursue in life.

[17:50] Dogs are happy because they love the simple things in life.

[19:20] Having a choice and the ability to say no to things that do not bring you joy.

[21:28] How my goals have changed this year for myself.

[22:27] Goals and intentions from Courtney and Rita.

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Good Reads

Essentialism | Greg McKeown

Leading a Contented Lifestyle

Steve Welty and Jordan Muela — Tue, 16 Apr 2019 20:10:00 -0400

What you need emotionally on a daily basis should stem from the wealth of positives in your life. Making decisions is an important part of feeling content. Create well-informed decisions which you will stick with and implement.

Another aspect of leading a contented lifestyle is to be more self-aware and invest in yourself by making and carving out time for activities which bring happiness into your life. How you can make time by hiring someone to complete work for you, which makes time for the enriching activities you enjoy.

Steve and I chat about the ups and downs of business ownership, how to use your toolbox of tools from business experience and takeaways from Cal Newport’s new book: “Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World”.

If you want to challenge yourself, while making faster progress through team efforts, grab a seat at our event in January.

In This Episode:

[01:15] What Jordan has going on right now.

[01:42] Steve’s support of Jordan.

[04:20] The tools in your toolbox of business experience.

[07:50] Decisions and how they impact your life, or the lack of decisions impacting your life.

[10:45] How can I invest more in self-awareness?

[13:53] Are you an Uber or Lyft person?

[15:18] Cal Newport’s new book “Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World”.

[19:25] Social media and how we are addicted to these platforms.

[21:41] Being more intentional: not getting more done, going deeper on the important things in life.

[26:51] Grace Langham from Nest DC.

[29:46] Creating space and looking for the “hack” as entrepreneurs.

[30:16] Beliefs and how do we know if they are true?

[36:25] Document versus creating, which Gary V talks about.

[38:42] The freedom of expression and the power to “wow” people.

[40:46] Home improvement at my house and the lesson I learned from using Yelp.

[42:26] Turn around time and the baseline establishment of your client relationship.

[44:14] Do the important stuff in your life now, don’t put it off until later.

[46:12] The abundance of the heart and the mind and how you can get past your glass ceiling.

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steve@goodlifemgmt.com