Unbound with Chris DuBois

082 The DIKW Pyramid

Chris DuBois — Thu, 09 May 2024 06:00:00 -0700

On this episode of Unbound, we discuss the DIKW Pyramid and how you can turn data into wisdom.

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081 Combatting Decision Fatigue

Chris DuBois — Thu, 02 May 2024 13:34:38 -0700

On this episode of Unbound, we discuss the challenges of decision fatigue and how you can combat the negative effects.

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080 Speed to Informed and the 40-70 Rule

Chris DuBois — Thu, 25 Apr 2024 02:37:11 -0700

On today's episode, I introduce two decision-making concepts: The Speed to Informed and The 40-70 Rule.

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079 Why we need to talk about decision-making

Chris DuBois — Thu, 11 Apr 2024 09:24:20 -0700

On this episode of Unbound:

Why decision-making is the most important skill for leaders
3 reasons to prioritize it now
4 Critical questions to ask yourself when decision-making

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078 Kara Barnes: Operations Optimization

Chris DuBois — Wed, 03 Apr 2024 03:46:11 -0700

On today's episode of Unbound, I'm joined by Kara Barnes. Kara is a Certified Director of Operations devoted to helping creatives optimize their backstage business operations so they can stay inspired while scaling their ventures. With over a decade of streamlining systems for marketing agencies, coaches, and speakers, she leverages Strategic Mapping and EOS to put operations in order.

Learn more about Kara at BackstageOps.com.

077 Gabe Derita: Neuroscience & Ikigai

Chris DuBois — Thu, 21 Mar 2024 04:34:48 -0700

On today's episode of Unbound, I'm joined by Gabe Derita. Gabe is a life coach who left a tech career to travel the world by bicycle and discover his calling in coaching and authentic relating. Gabe helps leaders align values with goals, and facilitates trainings on authentic communication, mindfulness and psychedelics for transformation. A goal whisperer and mushroom nerd, Gabe weaves neuroscience, Ikigai, and a passion for foraging into his work empowering individuals and teams.

Learn more about Gabe at EffectiveConnection.com.

076 Beate Chelette: The Growth Architect

Chris DuBois — Thu, 21 Mar 2024 04:18:12 -0700

On today's episode of Unbound, I'm joined by Beate Chelette. Beate is the Growth Architect and Founder of The Women’s Code and provides visionaries and leaders with proven strategies, blueprints, and growth maps that provide clear steps to improve business systems, strengthen leadership skills and teams so that our clients and audiences can maximize profits and scale their impact.

She is the Podcast host of The Business Growth Architect Show and is listed among the “Top 100 Global Thought Leaders” by PeopleHum and “One of 50 Must-Follow Women Entrepreneurs” by HuffPost.

Learn more about Beatte at UncoverySession.com.

075 David Pearce: Building Confident, Respected Leaders

Chris DuBois — Fri, 15 Mar 2024 02:54:21 -0700

On today's episode of Unbound, I'm joined by David Pearce. David is a dentist turned knowledgeable leader committed to helping others. With a team of 6, David took his revenue from $1 to $2 million in 4 years, then $2 to $3 million over the next five years., collecting multiple hard-earned leadership lessons along the way.

Since selling his practice in 2021, David has written two books and is working with a handful of clients to share the secrets and processes he learned over his career. He also provides actionable insights to other dentists via a mastermind.

Learn more about David at UltimateSuccess.dentist.

074 Dan Bredeson: The Seeds of Culture

Chris DuBois — Thu, 07 Mar 2024 12:51:17 -0800

On today's episode of Unbound, I'm joined by Dan Bredeson. Dan is the founder of Lead Front Consulting where he consults businesses on organizational culture and leadership. With over 20 years of experience, Dan has held leadership positions with Fortune 500 companies and several nonprofit organizations. Dan is the author of The Seeds of Culture, available everywhere you buy books.

Learn more about Dan at DanBredeson.com.

073 Kevin Johnson: Leading with the Servant's Heart

Chris DuBois — Thu, 29 Feb 2024 04:51:07 -0800

On today's episode of Unbound, I'm joined by Kevin Johnson. Kevin is the founder of The Johnson Leadership Group, equipping organizations and individuals to achieve excellence. With 34 years of federal government experience and 20 published books on leadership, faith, and family, Kevin provides transformational keynotes, seminars, and compassionate coaching. His recent book Leadership with a Servant's Heart: Leading in Your Workplace dives into applying a set of strategies and principles that deliver great results for your organization.

Learn more about Kevin at TheJohnsonLeadershipGroup.com.

072 James Bond: Brain Glue

Chris DuBois — Thu, 22 Feb 2024 03:00:00 -0800

On today's episode of Unbound, I'm joined by James Bond. James is an award-winning behavioral management specialist and author of the bestselling book BRAIN GLUE, which reveals breakthrough "right-brain" persuasion techniques for making ideas stick. With over 35 years of marketing experience advising major brands, he uncovered the concept of Brain Glue that taps into emotions for next-level sales impact.

Learn more about James at YesBrainGlue.com.

071 Gary Simonds: Burnout and Brain Surgery

Chris DuBois — Thu, 15 Feb 2024 06:33:12 -0800

On today's episode of Unbound, I'm joined by Gary Simonds. Gary is a retired neurosurgeon, educator, and author who has cared for thousands of patients over his decades-long career. After heading the neurosurgery department and residency program at Virginia Tech, he now teaches neuroscience, healthcare, and ethics. Gary has written several nonfiction books on burnout and resilience as well as an acclaimed medical thriller combining his passions for neuroscience and the paranormal.

Learn more about Gary at GaryRSimonds.com.

070 Gene Lee: Lean Agile Mastery

Chris DuBois — Thu, 08 Feb 2024 03:00:00 -0800

On today's episode of Unbound, I'm joined by Gene Lee. Gene is the Founder of Radar Consulting and author of Lean Agile Mastery: Mastering the 5C's for Customer-Centric Success. Over 15 years, he's led transformations generating 75-700X revenue and near-perfect customer satisfaction for his clients. Gene's mission is to share this proven blueprint so organizations globally can multiply revenues and enable agility.

Learn more about Gene at RadarConsultingLLC.com.

069 Pamela Wilson: Content Marketing Mastery

Chris DuBois — Thu, 01 Feb 2024 03:00:00 -0800

On today's episode of Unbound, I'm joined by Pamela Wilson. Pamela is the CMO of Dental Claim Support and a marketing advisor to Project Healthcare. With over 35 years of helping fast-growing businesses generate leads and revenue, Pamela guides leaders to fully leverage their marketing platforms through memorable storytelling. She’s the author of the books Master Content Marketing and Master Content Strategy, focused on profit-driving marketing tactics.

Learn more about Pamela at PamelaWilson.com.

068 John Lester: Attitude Selling

Chris DuBois — Thu, 25 Jan 2024 04:19:00 -0800

On today's episode of Unbound, I'm joined by John Lester. John is on a mission to transform limiting mindsets that hold back salespeople and small business owners. Having built his career helping companies big and small drive revenue through coaching and training, John knows that tech stacks, skills and product knowledge are ineffective without the right sales psychology. His goal is to help sellers and solopreneurs reframe sales as mutually beneficial versus oppositional through personal insights and practical coaching.

Learn more about John at AttitudeSelling.com.

067 Bruno Pešec: Fostering Innovation

Chris DuBois — Thu, 18 Jan 2024 04:21:44 -0800

On today's episode of Unbound, I'm joined by Bruno Pešec. Bruno is an innovation expert who has delivered projects improving GDP for several leading brands and countries. With a Master's in Industrial Engineering and Management, he's co-founded Norway's largest Lean Startup community as well as Founder Institute Norway. Bruno has 10+ years working across defense, manufacturing, education and finance to help companies innovate profitably

Learn more about Bruno at Pesec.no.

066 Ricky Howard: DOD Contract Academy

Chris DuBois — Tue, 16 Jan 2024 06:00:00 -0800

On today's episode of Unbound, I'm joined by Ricky Howard. Ricky is the founder of DOD Contract Academy. He helps small businesses and tech startups break into the enormous yet often untapped federal contracting marketplace. Ricky is a retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel who oversaw $82B+ in DoD contracts during his military acquisitions career and is the host of the DoD Contract Academy podcast.

Learn more about Ricky at DODContract.com.

065 Mike Ulmer: Writing Your Story

Chris DuBois — Thu, 11 Jan 2024 04:46:15 -0800

On today's episode of Unbound, I'm joined by Mike Ulmer. Mike is the founder of Catapult Bookwriting. He specializes in helping business people write books that demonstrate their expertise and help grow their companies. Mike’s also a published author with over 20 books to his name.

Learn more about Mike at MikeUlmer.com.

064 Dan Peterson: Entrepreneurship, Leadership, and Growth

Chris DuBois — Tue, 09 Jan 2024 07:59:16 -0800

On today's episode of Unbound, I'm joined by Dan Peterson. Dan is an entrepreneur and founder of the digital agency FlipSwitch, leveraging over 25 years of diverse business experience from restaurants to sales. Dan is focused on spreading positivity as a speaker, coach and podcast guest, drawing on adventures spanning pizza shops to lumberyards to motivate business owners and help them achieve more with their companies.
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Learn more about Dan at FlipSwitchSocialMedia.com.

063 Andy Neillie: The 4 C's of Leadership

Chris DuBois — Thu, 04 Jan 2024 05:59:40 -0800

On today's episode of Unbound, I'm joined by Andy Neillie. Andy is on a mission to transform managers into high-performing leaders after suffering under bad bosses early in his career. With 20+ years as a business owner, speaker, and Fortune 500 leadership trainer, he teaches executives and aspiring leaders how to build trust, motivate teams, and maximize potential. His book The Golden Principles uses insights from a rescue dog to share universal lessons on living and leading well.

Learn more about Andy at NeillieLeadershipGroup.com.

062 Donna Dube: Habits of Successful CEOs

Chris DuBois — Thu, 28 Dec 2023 11:37:09 -0800

On today's episode of Unbound, I'm joined by Donna Dube. Donna is a certified Director of Operations, business growth strategist and host of the CEO Amplify podcast. She works with established online service-based business owners who are ready to make a bigger impact and maximize their profit. Donna helps business owners work smarter, not harder and today, we’re going to explore exactly that.

Learn more about Donna at CEOAmplify.ca.

061 Bastien Siebman: Productivity & Asana

Chris DuBois — Tue, 26 Dec 2023 05:26:40 -0800

On today's episode of Unbound, I'm joined by Bastien Siebman. Bastien is the Co-Founder of iDo where he serves businesses as an Asana Certified consultant. Their goal is to aid thousands of Asana users across the globe to get the most out of the platform, and they do this through a system developed over years of experience.

Learn more about Sebastien at iDo-Clarity.com.

060 Roy Osing: Be Different or Be Dead

Chris DuBois — Thu, 21 Dec 2023 06:44:45 -0800

On today's episode of Unbound, I'm joined by Roy Osing. Roy is a guy who took a startup to A BILLION IN ANNUAL SALES! Roy is a former president, CMO and entrepreneur with over 40 years of successful and unmatched executive leadership experience in every aspect of business.

He is the ONLY author, entrepreneur and executive leader who delivers practical and proven ‘Audacious Unheard-of Ways’ to produce high-performing businesses and successful careers.

Roy’s latest installment of the book series, BE DiFFERENT or Be Dead, titled, The Audacious Unheard-of Ways I took a Startup to A BILLION IN SALES, is out now.

Learn more about Roy at BeDifferentOrBeDead.com.

059 Steve Turner: People Over Processes

Chris DuBois — Wed, 20 Dec 2023 05:54:30 -0800

On today's episode of Unbound, I'm joined by Steve Turner. Steve is the COO of Beyond Resilience and the President of Flow Business Solution.

With 34 years of proven leadership at UPS, Steve knows that valuing people over processes is key to overcoming business challenges. Having led international finance and operations teams, he understands that while cultures vary, hearts do not. Steve is dedicated to enhancing leadership effectiveness by guiding organizations to lead rather than manage their people.

Learn more about Steve at Flow-Business-Solution.com.

058 Andrea Johnson: Uncovering Core Values

Chris DuBois — Tue, 12 Dec 2023 05:46:39 -0800

On today's episode of Unbound, I'm joined by Andrea Johnson. Andrea is the owner of The Intentional Optimist, where she empowers others to take control of their lives and change their future. Andrea works with ambitious female leaders, founders, community leaders, and public officials who feel stifled and have grown unsatisfied with their current level of impact.

Andrea is a certified Maxwell Leadership Speaker, Trainer, Coach, and DISC Behavioral Analysis Consultant. And today, she’s going to help us uncover our core values.

Learn more about Andrea at TheIntentionalOptimist.com and access resources for Unbound listeners at TheIntentionalOptimist.com/Unbound.

057 Michaell Magrutsche: Team is Boss

Chris DuBois — Thu, 07 Dec 2023 04:23:52 -0800

On today's episode of Unbound, I'm joined by Michaell Magrutsche. Michaell is a strategist for business, personal and global issues, and a creativity-awareness educator. He works with individuals and teams to unveil and promote their limitless human potential through awareness that he’s found in the wisdom of our common language: art-creativity.

Learn more about Michael at MichaellM.com.

056 Benn Marine: Becoming a B Corp

Chris DuBois — Tue, 05 Dec 2023 03:00:00 -0800

On today's episode of Unbound, I'm joined by Benn Marine. Benn is the Director of Social and Environmental Impact for Media Consulting company Dirigo Collective, a certified B Corp and 1% for the planet member. He has a background in Political Science and spent over 5 years working on progressive issue campaigns around the country serving national and local non-profits. Benn is also a business advisor for the B Impact Clinic at the University of New Hampshire, a B Local Leader as part of the leadership circle of Maine B Corps, and is the Co-Chair of one of B Lab's newest networks, the B Proud network.

Learn more about Benn at DirigoCollective.com or on the Responsibly Different podcast.

055 Sue Reynolds: Leadership Linguistics

Chris DuBois — Thu, 30 Nov 2023 04:42:48 -0800

On today's episode of Unbound, I'm joined by Sue Reynolds. Sue is an expert social media strategist and a certified Executive Coach with a degree in Organizational Leadership with over twenty years of corporate and non-profit leadership experience. As an Executive Coach, Sue specializes in mentoring and empowering women to overcome internalized gender biases that keep them from reaching their full potential in the workplace.

Learn more about Sue at CarmineMedia.com.

054 Kevin Hanegan: AI, Data Literacy, and Soft Skills

Chris DuBois — Tue, 28 Nov 2023 03:00:00 -0800

On today's episode of Unbound, I'm joined by Kevin Hanegan. Kevin is the Chief Learning Officer at Qlik, a data and analytics company. He is also the chair of the advisory board for The Data Literacy Project and author of multiple books.

But in a world where technology advances rapidly, Kevin has taken an interest in how our brains process information, make decisions, and deal with biases. Coupling knowledge of soft skills with his experience in data, Kevin has a unique take on how we can get more from our professional and personal thinking. And today, he’s sharing that with us.

Learn more about Kevin at TurningDataIntoWisdom.com.

053 Corey Carbon: Crypto & Blockchain for Entreprenuers

Chris DuBois — Thu, 23 Nov 2023 03:00:00 -0800

On today's episode of Unbound, I'm joined by Corey Carbon. Corey is not your typical "finance guy." With over 20 years of leadership experience in finance, insurance, and fitness, he has a wealth of lessons learned.

Corey has written two books, built a consulting company, and an SEC-registered Hedge Fund.

Learn more about Corey at PivotalPointInvesting.com.

052 Roger Pearson: Small Business Tax Structure

Chris DuBois — Tue, 21 Nov 2023 03:00:00 -0800

On today's episode of Unbound, I'm joined by Roger Pearson. Roger is the founder of Seagull Technologies. For over the last two decades, he’s worked as a Master Tax Advisor and IRS Enrolled Agent, watching hundreds of small business owners lose thousands of dollars needlessly. This led to him making it his mission to provide entrepreneurs the knowledge to build a solid foundation under their business to keep more money in their pockets and give less to the government.

Learn more about Roger at SeagullTechnologies.com.

051 Dr. Thomas Becker: Culture-Building, Accountability, and Remote Work

Chris DuBois — Thu, 16 Nov 2023 06:17:20 -0800

On today's episode of Unbound, I'm joined by Dr. Thomas Becker. Tom has been a professor of management for over 30 years teaching courses on organizational behavior and HR. In addition to his scholarly work, Dr. Becker is the President of Stratafy, a talent management firm. He has consulted with many companies, large and small, including the FBI, McDonald's, Procter & Gamble, and AstraZeneca.

Stratafy’s key goals are to help SMEs improve employee motivation and boost firm productivity. And today, we’re going to learn how this is done.

Learn more about Tom at Stratafy.us.

050 Len May: Personalized Medicine

Chris DuBois — Tue, 14 Nov 2023 03:35:11 -0800

On today's episode of Unbound, I'm joined by Len May. Len is the CEO & Co-Founder of Endocanna Health, Inc. Len brings more than 25 years of cannabis and genomics experience to Endocanna Health. He is the current chair of the CBDIA science board, and is a stakeholder in some of the industry’s most iconic brands.

Len holds a Masters of Medical Cannabis and a certificate in Endocannabinoid Formulation from the Institute for the Advancement of Integrative Medicine. He is also a published author of the book, “Making Cannabis Personal” and the host of the popular “Everything is Personal” podcast.

Learn more about Len at EndocannaHealth.com.

049 Douglas Brown: Manage2Retain

Chris DuBois — Thu, 09 Nov 2023 05:39:06 -0800

On today's episode of Unbound, I'm joined by Douglas Brown. Douglas is the Founder and President of Manage2Retain and Engaged2Retain, programs dedicated to helping businesses throughout Canada retain employees. 30 years of management has given Doug insight into the benefits that supported and fulfilled employees bring to a business.

Doug uses company data to provide training and processes to midlevel managers building relationships with their employees to ensure their needs are met. Through these focuses, Doug has helped businesses thrive through decreased turnover, improved company morale, and increased skills and growth of employees.

Learn more about Douglas at Manage2Retain.com.

048 Andrei Baloleanu: Bootstrapping Startups

Chris DuBois — Tue, 07 Nov 2023 08:56:12 -0800

On today's episode of Unbound, I'm joined by Andrei Baloleanu. Andrei is a growth guy. He’s worked as the first-time marketing hire for two different companies, leading them to 6 and 7-figure ARR.

He’s honed his skills in marketing through getting his hands dirty with content, SEO, social media, and more. Today, he’s helping early-stage startups go from 0 to 1, creating a foundation they can scale from, by turning chaos into order. And today, he’s going to share how.

Learn more about Andre on LinkedIn.

047 Andrew Paradis: Relationship Building for Leaders

Chris DuBois — Thu, 02 Nov 2023 03:00:00 -0700

On today's episode of Unbound, I'm joined by Andre Paradis. Andre has spent a lifetime teaching and learning. From dance, to language, and now, in his “Big Calling” phase, as both a certified life and NLP coach.

Through his company, Project Equinox, he is teaching relationship dynamics, how to better understand each other, and the expectations that are held.

Andre is also an Educator on effective communication. He equips his clients with the tools to bring permanent improvement to their relationships and today we will explore how those dynamics effect the relationship of a leader and their team.

Learn more about Andre at ProjectEquinox.com.

046 Julie Pham: Curiosity-Based Leadership

Chris DuBois — Tue, 31 Oct 2023 03:00:00 -0700

On today's episode of Unbound, I'm joined by Dr. Julie Pham. Julie is the founder and CEO of CuriosityBased, helping people and teams build trust, collaboration, and inclusion by fostering curiosity. She’s the author of 7 Forms of Respect which provides a unique perspective through her experience bridging cultures, sectors, and viewpoints. (affiliate)

Julie has a natural gift for getting people to rethink assumptions about respect, inclusion, and communication, and today, we’ll hear some of the stories about how this has helped shape organizations for the better.

Learn more about Julie at CuriosityBased.com.

045 Ryan Urban: The Importance of Exit Strategies

Chris DuBois — Thu, 26 Oct 2023 03:00:00 -0700

On today's episode of Unbound, I'm joined by Ryan Urban. Ryan is a financial services veteran with over 20 years of advising clients. After selling his Advisory in 2022, he launched “The Business Owner’s Guide to MONEY” podcast and a book of the same name. With both, he helps business owners navigate the world of asset protection, and today, he’s sharing his insights with us. (affiliate)

Learn more about Ryan at Alpha4Business.com.

044 Ryan Englin: Hire Better People Faster

Chris DuBois — Tue, 24 Oct 2023 03:00:00 -0700

On today's episode of Unbound, I'm joined by Ryan Englin. Ryan is a disruptor in the realm of talent acquisition. He and his team at Core Matters provide coaching and training on attracting, hiring, and retaining rock-star employees. Using the Core Fit Hiring System, small and midsize businesses learn to start hiring better people, faster.

Ryan has worked with over a hundred clients, helping business owners achieve their goals by hiring the right people. His book, Hire Better People Faster, is now available and can help business owners take back control of their hiring and retention. (affiliate)

Learn more about Ryan at CoreMatters.com.

043 Marco Torres: Selling with Incentives

Chris DuBois — Thu, 19 Oct 2023 03:00:00 -0700

On today's episode of Unbound, I'm joined by Marco Torres. Marco is the Founder of MarketingBoost.com, he has helped thousands of business owners worldwide boost sales and scale their businesses by as much as 5-fold through incentive-based marketing. He teaches entrepreneurs how to soar sales & marketing through “Value-Add-Incentives” instead of discounts.

He and his partners have revolutionized the incentive industry by making complimentary hotel stay certificates from 3 to 7 nights in over 125 worldwide destinations, plus hotel savings cards, and restaurant vouchers incredibly affordable, allowing the small business to stand out from the crowd and compete with the big boys.

Learn more about Marco at MarketingBoost.com.

042 Dr. Katie Ervin: You Might Be an Asshole But It Might Not Be Your Fault

Chris DuBois — Tue, 17 Oct 2023 03:00:00 -0700

On today's episode of Unbound, I'm joined by Dr. Katie Ervin. Katie is the CEO of Catalyst Development and the author of "You Might Be an Asshole But It Might Not Be Your Fault". Her work is rooted in her research on workplace motivation and employee satisfaction. Through her research and 22 years of human resources and operations, she created a framework called the Catalyst Workplace Model and a leadership development program called L.E.A.D.E.R.S.

Learn more about Katie at KatieErvin.com.

041 Jerry Dugan: TENT Leadership

Chris DuBois — Thu, 12 Oct 2023 03:00:00 -0700

On today's episode of Unbound, I'm joined by Jerry Dugan. Jerry is the Owner, CEO, and Senior Consultant of BtR Impact, helping leaders expel employee dissatisfaction and stem the turnover tide.

He does this through this T.E.N.T. leadership framework, pulling from his experience as an Army Veteran and in leadership development.

Jerry is the host of Beyond the Rut where he brings two decades of experience and lessons learned as a leader and corporate training consultant to his listeners.

Learn more about Jerry at BeyondTheRut.com.

040 Patrick Kagan: Building Sales Momentum

Chris DuBois — Wed, 11 Oct 2023 03:00:00 -0700

On today's episode of Unbound, I'm joined by Patrick Kagan. Patrick is the founder of PK Solutions, providing sales and leadership consulting to businesses. Patrick is also the author of three books, Sell the Difference, Create the Difference, and Manifest the Difference.

He was recently named the #1 source worldwide for Sales & Leadership Differentiation by Podcast Review, and today, we’re going to explore how you can better differentiate your business.

Learn more about Patrick at PKSolutionsGroup.com.

039: Natalie Doyle Oldfield: The Power of Trust

Chris DuBois — Tue, 10 Oct 2023 03:00:00 -0700

On today's episode of Unbound, I'm joined by Natalie Doyle Oldfield. Natalie helps companies to develop relationships rooted in trust, leading them to measurable success in both sales and career advancement.

She has a background in IT marketing and years of experience as an entrepreneur, being recognized as one of Canada’s Most Inspiring Women Business Leaders and Entrepreneurs. Natalie has been named one of the world’s top thought leaders in Trust by Trust Across America. She has compiled her knowledge as the author of The Power of Trust: How Top Companies Build, Manage, and Protect It (affiliate).

Learn more about Natalie at successthroughtrust.com.

038 Sally Gimon: Spendthrift Trusts

Chris DuBois — Thu, 05 Oct 2023 03:00:00 -0700

On today's episode of Unbound, I'm joined by Sally Gimon. Sally is a real estate investor and insurance agent. In 2020, she purchased a bank-owned property which sold a few years later for more than twice its value. After learning the tax costs on her capital gains, Sally started researching. This deep dive into the tax code and other resources led her to find the Business and Beneficial Spendthrift Trusts.

Today, Sally helps entrepreneurs establish trusts to create a vehicle for wealth building, enabling them to reallocate funds that previously would have been lost in taxes.

Learn more about Sally at thetrustisyou.com.

037 Rob Broadhead: Automating Your Business

Chris DuBois — Tue, 03 Oct 2023 03:00:00 -0700

On today's episode of Unbound, I'm joined by Rob Broadhead. Rob is an entrepreneurial problem solver with a bias toward technical solutions. He has broad experience with both organizations and technical platforms, including decades of driving his company, RB Consulting, and the skills needed to do IT consulting as a career.

He hosts the Building Better Developers podcast, manages an associated mastermind, and continues to help businesses find the best ways to use technology to improve their productivity and bottom line.

Learn more about Rob at RB-sns.com.

036 Mark Herschberg: Turning Jobs Into Careers

Chris DuBois — Thu, 28 Sep 2023 03:00:00 -0700

On today's episode of Unbound, I'm joined by Mark Herschberg. Mark is a published author, lecturer for MIT’s Career Success Accelerator, and a fractional CTO / CPO.

Additionally, Mark has contributed to the development of multiple startups and Fortune 500 companies as a CTO. He currently serves on the board of the non-profit Plant a Million Corals.

Mark’s book, The Career Toolkit: Essential Skills for Success That No One Taught You, is a must-read to get an edge in your career, and is a great resource for leaders to build strong teams.

Learn more about Mark at TheCareerToolkitBook.com and BrainBumpApp.com.

035 Curt Tueffert: Passing the Sales Baton

Chris DuBois — Tue, 26 Sep 2023 03:00:00 -0700

On today's episode of Unbound, I'm joined by Curt Tueffert. Curt is a professional speaker, professor, author, and podcast host. As the VP of Sales Development for a $1B Industrial Distributor, Curt works his skills daily on the front lines of sales and marketing. Curt's work has earned him a Stevie Award as well as other accolades.

Learn more about Adam at PeakSalesStrategy.com.

034 Rahul Karan Sharma: Being Action Oriented

Chris DuBois — Thu, 21 Sep 2023 03:00:00 -0700

On today's episode of Unbound, I'm joined by Rahul Karan Sharma. Rahul is a dynamic leader from India, currently residing in Ashburn, VA. In his corporate role, he is entrusted with training and equipping leadership teams, while on the personal development front, he inspires others to adopt positive mind-talk conversations. Rahul is the author of “Be Action Oriented” and “Habits4Miracles” which empower individuals to embrace action, unlock their true potential, and cultivate habits that lead to miraculous outcomes.

Learn more about Rahul at Habits4Miracles.com.

033 Getting more done with the 3 Sets

Chris DuBois — Wed, 20 Sep 2023 03:00:00 -0700

In this episode of Unbound, we discuss the 3 sets, and how you can use them to maximize the amount you accomplish every week.

032 Adam Sinkus: Connecting Culture with KPIs

Chris DuBois — Tue, 19 Sep 2023 03:00:00 -0700

On today's episode of Unbound, I'm joined by Adam Sinkus. Adam is a managing partner at A Purpose Partnership, which provides strategies to businesses for marketing, business operations, and leadership development.

With over 15 years of leadership experience, Adam has dedicated himself to learning how to drive KPIs, while relating to and growing his team, as well as achieving personal targets.

Through this, he’s developed the ACES Leadership framework to help leaders create a strong culture that serves as the foundation for the business.

Learn more about Adam at APurposePartnership.com.

031 Braith Bamkin: Leadership through Purpose, Intention, and Connection

Chris DuBois — Thu, 14 Sep 2023 03:00:00 -0700

On today's episode of Unbound, I'm joined by Braith Bamkin. Braith is the Executive Director of BNI Melbourne Central, where he’s helped over 2200 business owners find success. Braith is well-versed in leadership, marketing, and storytelling, having spent decades honing the craft.

Through his experience as a leader, he’s developed several models to help others replicate the successes he’s observed and embodied, and you can learn more about them on today's episode.

Learn more about Braith at BraithBamkin.com.

030 Getting feedback like a boss

Chris DuBois — Wed, 13 Sep 2023 03:00:00 -0700

In this episode of Unbound, we discuss the 3 questions you can ask to get more precise and valuable feedback from your team.

029 Anne Laffin: Marketing for Early Stage Startups

Chris DuBois — Tue, 12 Sep 2023 03:00:00 -0700

On today's episode of Unbound, I'm joined by Anne Laffin. Anne Laffin is the founder of Fin Marketing Management. As a marketing problem solver, strategist, and content creator, she helps entrepreneurs and founders grow and amplify the inspiring work they bring to the world.

Anne’s worked with dozens of startups, from pre-seed to Series A, and serves as a partner, helping to figure out the right tools, strategy, and messaging to make dreams a reality.

Learn more about Anne at FinMarketingM.com.

028 Julian Hayes II: Increasing Your Capacity to Lead

Chris DuBois — Thu, 07 Sep 2023 03:00:00 -0700

On today's episode of Unbound, I'm joined by Julian Hayes II. Julian is an author, executive health and performance advisor, and the founder of Executive Health. He's on a mission to help forward-thinking executives, investors, leaders, and entrepreneurs achieve sustained peak performance and maximize longevity.

Learn more about Julian at ExecutiveHealth.io or on the Executive Health & Life podcast.

027 To enable, or govern, that is the question

Chris DuBois — Wed, 06 Sep 2023 03:00:00 -0700

In this episode of Unbound, we discuss the difference between Enabling Constraints and Governing Constraints. If you're struggling to decide whether you need more innovation or efficiency in your business, this one is for you.

026 Robert Indries: Proactivity and Profitability

Chris DuBois — Tue, 05 Sep 2023 03:00:00 -0700

On today's episode of Unbound, I'm joined by Robert Indries. Robert is an entrepreneur and investor who’s built an 8-business empire, each generating over 7-figures annually. He now travels the world while managing his portfolio, providing presentations to thousands of people in 3 different languages, and helping business professionals achieve 2 to 10x higher levels of effectiveness.

Learn more about Robert at RobertIndries.com.

025 Clint Rusch: Army Vet Turned COO

Chris DuBois — Thu, 31 Aug 2023 06:34:49 -0700

On today's episode of Unbound, I'm joined by Clint Rusch. Clint is an Army vet turned business professional who's led teams across geographies, industries, and company scale, and has consistently delivered growth-oriented, culturally-rooted, and process-driven outcomes for employees, stakeholders, and clients alike.

Learn more about Clint at ClintRusch.com

024 Mark Graban: That Mistakes that Make Us

Chris DuBois — Tue, 29 Aug 2023 03:00:00 -0700

On today's episode of Unbound, I'm joined by Mark Graban. Mark is an author, speaker, consultant, podcaster, and entrepreneur. He works with leaders to improve and sustain performance. Mark’s background in engineering and healthcare gives him a fresh perspective on culture building, and his insights can be found in his new book “The Mistakes That Make Us.” (affiliate)

Learn more about Mark at MarkGraban.com or at mistakesbook.com.

023 Regina Huber: Transformational Leadership Coach

Chris DuBois — Thu, 24 Aug 2023 03:00:00 -0700

On today's episode of Unbound, I'm joined by Regina Huber. Regina is the CEO of Transform Your Performance, driving bold, value-driven, and heart-centered leadership for her clients. She's a multicultural Transformational Leadership Coach, International Inspirational Speaker, and Author of Speak Up, Stand Out and Shine.

Learn more about Regina at TransformYourPerformance.com.

022 Bridge Talk & Tunnel Talk

Chris DuBois — Tue, 22 Aug 2023 03:00:00 -0700

In this episode of Unbound, we discuss the two types of message transmission for leaders. Communication is critical, and if you can be deliberate in showing which message is coming from you, you’ll see better results.

021 Martin Salama: From Worrier to Warrior

Chris DuBois — Thu, 17 Aug 2023 03:00:00 -0700

On today's episode of Unbound, I'm joined by Martin Salama. Martin is a veteran entrepreneur with over 40 years in business and 10+ years coaching. He prioritizes practical tools to help other entrepreneurs break the chains holding them back and uncover their greatness.

Learn more about Martin at ConnectwithMartin.com.

020 Ed Forteau: Mr. Deliverability

Chris DuBois — Tue, 15 Aug 2023 03:00:00 -0700

On today's episode of Unbound, I'm joined by Ed Forteau. Ed is a self-proclaimed sales and marketing geek, and the founder of two companies: Email Open Rate Optimization and subsequently Client Acquisition Actuarial Service. With both, he helps businesses leverage technology and data-driven strategies to deliver tremendous results in the form of revenue.

Learn more about Ed at EmailOpenRateOptimization.com.

019 Darleen Priday: Empathetic and Relational Sales

Chris DuBois — Thu, 10 Aug 2023 03:00:00 -0700

On today's episode of Unbound, I'm joined by Darleen Priday. Darleen is an Empathetic and Relational Sales coach. She has over 25 years in leadership roles, and helps empower leaders to gain the confidence to sell, as an extension of who they are and not just to follow a cookie-cutter approach.

Learn more about Darleen at DP-Consults.com.

018 Dealing with Gossip in the Workplace

Chris DuBois — Tue, 08 Aug 2023 03:00:00 -0700

In this episode of "Unbound," we discuss how to remove gossip from the workplace with a bullet-proof technique that makes gossipers feel so awkward they’ll stop in their tracks.

017 Nicky Billou: Developing Thought Leadership

Chris DuBois — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 03:00:00 -0700

On today's episode of Unbound, I'm joined by Nicky Billou. Nicky is an entrepreneur and coach, helping CEOs become thought leaders and driving 6 to 9 figures of added revenue to their businesses. He believes in people-first business and living, and has dedicated his life to helping others make the difference they were born to make.

Learn more about Nicky at www.ecircleacademy.com.

016 The Keys to Delegating Without Being an A-Hole

Chris DuBois — Wed, 02 Aug 2023 03:00:00 -0700

Master the art of effective delegation. Learn how to build competence, trust, and understanding within your team so you can delegate tasks seamlessly. Walk away with actionable tactics to maximize your employees' efficiency and take your leadership skills to the next level.

Get your copy of The Leader's Guide to Delegation at LeadingforEffect.com

015 Bruce Scheer: Go-To-Market Narratives that Sizzle

Chris DuBois — Tue, 01 Aug 2023 03:00:00 -0700

On today's episode of Unbound, I'm joined by Bruce Scheer. Bruce is the CEO of InspireYourBuyers.com and President of the National Speakers Association Northwest. He has applied and honed his Go to Market Narrative development model with industry giants such as IBM, SAP, Microsoft, Google, and many more. Bruce is a featured keynote speaker for industry and client events and has recently published a book titled Inspire Your Buyers: Go to Market with a Story that Sizzles (affiliate).

Learn more about Bruce at InspireYourBuyers.com.

014 Paul Teasdale: High Performing Leaders

Chris DuBois — Thu, 27 Jul 2023 03:00:00 -0700

On today's episode of Unbound, I'm joined by Paul Teasdale. Paul has a wealth of stories he draws from as he coaches leaders to develop high-performing teams. His experience in multiple industries gives him a perspective unlike any, and he uses it to drop knowledge bombs throughout our conversation.

Learn more about Paul at www.PaulTeasdale.co.uk.

013 3 Steps to Approaching Your Problems Like a Boss

Chris DuBois — Tue, 25 Jul 2023 03:00:00 -0700

In this episode of "Unbound," we discuss the key steps required to achieve success and reach your goals efficiently and effectively. The episode emphasizes the importance of following a specific order. Otherwise, you risk failing entirely.

012 Dr. William Attaway: Catalytic Leadership

Chris DuBois — Thu, 20 Jul 2023 03:00:00 -0700

On this episode of "Unbound", we're joined by Dr. William Attaway, a mindset and leadership coach, and the author of Catalytic Leadership. We discuss intentional growth, how to hire great team members, and so much more.

You can find more from William at CatalyticLeadership.net.

011 Scott Edwards: Communication as a tool for Connection

Chris DuBois — Tue, 18 Jul 2023 03:00:00 -0700

On today's episode of Unbound, I'm joined by Scott Edwards, a serial entrepreneur and comedy aficionado. Scott's owned companies from a chain of comedy clubs to even a submarine and a beach shack in Hawaii. His experience in using communication as a tool for connection is powerful and something all leaders should strive to emulate.

Learn more about Scott and his network at www.StandupComedyPodcastNetwork.com.

010 Richard Rosser: Enhanced Storytelling for Leaders

Chris DuBois — Thu, 13 Jul 2023 03:00:00 -0700

On this episode of "Unbound", we're joined by Richard Rosser, a master storyteller who's leading the way in applying technology to the art and science of spinning tales. We discuss how you can use AI to enhance your storytelling and how leaders can use stories to drive an emotional connection with their teams and customers alike.

You can find more from Richard at AIExplained.ai.

009 3 Reasons Your Team Might Suck (and how to fix it)

Chris DuBois — Tue, 11 Jul 2023 03:00:00 -0700

In this episode of "Unbound", we'll explore the three most common reasons why teams fail and offer a practical system to overcome these challenges. If you're looking to achieve more in your business and life, this episode provides valuable insights to help you build effective and efficient teams.

008 A Command Philosophy Aristotle Would Approve Of…Maybe

Chris DuBois — Thu, 06 Jul 2023 03:00:00 -0700

In this episode of Unbound, we delve into the concept of command philosophies and their significance in running successful organizations. We’ll share insights and experiences from both the military and business worlds, drawing from practical expertise gained while commanding a battalion in the Army Reserve and working with startup founders and marketing companies.

007 Rules for life that actually make sense

Chris DuBois — Tue, 04 Jul 2023 03:00:00 -0700

In this episode of Unbound, we’ll discuss a system and exercise to help listeners become leaders who live up to their values and maintain integrity. We’ll also share the importance of creating personal rules for life, and you can see Chris’ own set of 13 rules.

13 Rules Example

006 The Leadership Levers 4 Ways to Move Problems without Breaking Your Back

Chris DuBois — Thu, 29 Jun 2023 04:13:11 -0700

In this Unbound Short, we delve into the concept of Leadership Levers, four potent assets that every leader possesses which can be deployed strategically to solve problems and amplify outcomes.

005 David Albin: Firewalking and Culture Building

Chris DuBois — Tue, 27 Jun 2023 03:00:00 -0700

On today's episode of Unbound, I'm joined by Dave Albin, the #1 Firewalk Instructor in America. Join us as we discuss firewalking, glasswalking, and how teams can build culture through these experiences.

Learn more about firewalking with Dave at firewalkadventures.com/

004 No, you can't delegate your culture

Chris DuBois — Tue, 20 Jun 2023 03:00:00 -0700

In this episode of Unbound, we'll explore the intricacies of team culture and the crucial role leaders play in shaping and maintaining it. We'll talk some real-life experiences from the military and illustrate how culture cannot be delegated but is the leader's sole responsibility.

003 3 Skills to Make You Rich And/Or a Better Leader

Chris DuBois — Thu, 15 Jun 2023 04:53:13 -0700

In this episode of "Unbound," discover the three essential skills that can transform individuals into effective leaders and potentially lead to financial success, all of which focus on providing value and creating opportunities. Learn how mastering these skills can enhance your leadership abilities, increase your marketability, and inspire action within your team.

002 Life formulas (even if you’re not a math nerd)

Chris DuBois — Thu, 15 Jun 2023 04:47:31 -0700

In this episode of "Unbound," we explore the concept of life formulas and how they can be used to simplify complex emotions and challenges in order to foster personal and team growth. We'll discuss the importance of leaders making things simple and share practical strategies for addressing common issues faced by individuals and teams.

001 THE Strategy Framework for Winning Wars and Achieving More

Chris DuBois — Thu, 15 Jun 2023 04:29:30 -0700

In this episode, we dissect a tried-and-true strategy that originated in the military and explore its application beyond the battlefield, specifically to business and personal goals. Our host takes us through the steps of the strategy, which involves understanding and strategizing around our terrain or environment (green pen), our enemies or obstacles (red pen), and our friendly forces or assets (blue pen).