Ollie Lewis Podcast

#28 - Building a Successful Business: Efficiency, Growth, and Differentiation

Join Ollie and Zach Louis-Seize, founder of Crowned Heart Visuals, as they dive into the essentials of building a successful business. From setting a strong foundation to standing out in a crowded market, they discuss actionable tips on efficiency, growth, and differentiation. Whether you're just starting out or looking to level up, this episode is packed with valuable insights to help you thrive! TIME STAMPS (0:00) - Introduction (1:38) - Crowned Heart Visuals - Summary (6:35) - A Solid Foundation for Your Business (21:24) - Make Your Business Effective & Efficient (29:37) - Defining the Roles Within Your business (41:47) - Skills Every Business Owner Needs (50:07) - Envisioning a Business Plan & Structure  (59:10) - Staying Focused and Managing Time (1:07:36) - Use Social Media to Boost Your Business (1:19:31) - Differentiate Your Business. Zero to One (1:23:30) - Connect Your Story with Your Audience (1:29:23) - Making Your Business a Monopoly (1:34:35) - Provide Unique Value for Your Customers (1:42:37) - Business Competition VS Collaboration          BOOKS USED TO CREATE THE EPISODE - Zero to One: Notes on Startups, or How to Build the Future: https://amzn.to/3W78lVH [https://amzn.to/3W78lVH] - The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About It: https://amzn.to/420vFYE [https://amzn.to/420vFYE] - The 80/20 Principle: The Secret to Achieving More with Less: https://amzn.to/3WupbOv [https://amzn.to/3WupbOv] - Building a StoryBrand: Clarify Your Message So Customers Will Listen: https://amzn.to/3W5OLZS [https://amzn.to/3W5OLZS] PODCAST LINKS - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ollielewispodcast [https://www.instagram.com/ollielewispodcast] - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ollielewispodcast [https://www.tiktok.com/@ollielewispodcast] - Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ollielewispodcast145 [https://www.youtube.com/@ollielewispodcast145] - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7FYT6QkhkVlVBbzPc3B6XI [https://open.spotify.com/show/7FYT6QkhkVlVBbzPc3B6XI] - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ollielewispodcast/ [https://www.facebook.com/ollielewispodcast/] - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ollie-lewis-864064315/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ollie-lewis-864064315/] - X: https://x.com/OllieLewisPod [https://x.com/OllieLewisPod]

#27 - How AI Will Change Everything — For Better or Worse

Join Ollie and Zach Louis-Seize as they explore the future of Artificial Intelligence and its far-reaching impacts on society. From job markets and education to psychology and security, this episode offers valuable insights into how AI is reshaping our world and what it means for the future. TIME STAMPS (0:00) - Coming Up (1:01) - Introduction (3:00) - Is AI Smarter Than You? (18:35) - Does AI have Goals, Values, and Ethics? (29:26) - How AI Could Escape our Control (37:32) - AI VS Humans: Who Wins? (1:06:48) - How AI Could Take Your Job (1:24:26) - AI's Effect on the Economy & Energy System (1:36:59) - How AI Could Kill You (1:48:36) - How AI Could Effect Meaning & Purpose (1:53:00) - The Urgent AI Safety Concerns (1:56:00) - People will Fall in Love with AI (1:58:50) - Is AI a Conscious Life Form? (2:07:00) - How AI Could Improve Your Life (2:18:00) - AI is Intelligent, but is it Wise? (2:23:27) - AI will Bring us into a Simulation (2:33:15) - How AI will DISRUPT Education & Jobs (2:51:39) - AI Security, Hacking & Manipulation (2:57:35) - Digital Life VS Real Life (3:11:02) - An Optimistic Outlook on AI BOOKS USED TO CREATE THE EPISODE - Life 3.0: Being Human in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: https://amzn.to/4fJUjjM [https://amzn.to/4fJUjjM] PODCAST LINKS - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ollielewispodcast [https://www.instagram.com/ollielewispodcast] - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ollielewispodcast [https://www.tiktok.com/@ollielewispodcast] - Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ollielewispodcast145 [https://www.youtube.com/@ollielewispodcast145] - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7FYT6QkhkVlVBbzPc3B6XI [https://open.spotify.com/show/7FYT6QkhkVlVBbzPc3B6XI] - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ollielewispodcast/ [https://www.facebook.com/ollielewispodcast/] - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ollie-lewis-864064315/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ollie-lewis-864064315/] - X: https://x.com/OllieLewisPod [https://x.com/OllieLewisPod]

#26 - Mastering Self-Regulation: Control Yourself, Improve Your Life

Ollie sits down with Jennifer Horrocks and Kailey Lewis to discuss the power of self-regulation. Jennifer, a Registered Early Childhood Educator and Self-Regulation Facilitator, shares tips on improving self-control, managing stress, and understanding human development stages to enhance emotional well-being. TIME STAMPS (0:00) - Introduction (1:12) - Why Start Practicing "Self Regulation" (8:42) - Stress Test - The Marshmallow Challenge (12:54) - Misbehaviour vs Stress Behaviour (18:03) - Domains of Stress: Types of Stress (25:19) - How to Recover From Stress (28:01) - The Shocking Impacts of Stress (45:25) - Misbehaviour vs Stress Behaviour - 2 (49:02) - How to Effectively Communicate with Kids (56:51) - How to Recover From Stress - 2 (57:57) - This is Ruining Your Life: Work/Rest Balance (1:02:08) - The Mysterious Parent/ Child Connection (1:04:25) - The Struggle of Being a Teenager (1:13:07) - Attachment Styles Explained BOOKS USED TO CREATE THE EPISODE - Self-Reg: How to Help Your Child (and You) Break the Stress Cycle and Successfully Engage with Life: https://amzn.to/420iGGs [https://amzn.to/420iGGs] PODCAST LINKS - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ollielewispodcast [https://www.instagram.com/ollielewispodcast] - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ollielewispodcast [https://www.tiktok.com/@ollielewispodcast] - Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ollielewispodcast145 [https://www.youtube.com/@ollielewispodcast145] - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7FYT6QkhkVlVBbzPc3B6XI [https://open.spotify.com/show/7FYT6QkhkVlVBbzPc3B6XI] - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ollielewispodcast/ [https://www.facebook.com/ollielewispodcast/] - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ollie-lewis-864064315/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ollie-lewis-864064315/] - X: https://x.com/OllieLewisPod [https://x.com/OllieLewisPod]

#25 - The Art of Negotiation: Master the Skills to Win Fairly

Ollie chats with Nellie Vieira, CEO of True to the Core and expert negotiations coach, about the skills needed to negotiate successfully. They cover how to get what you want, navigating personality clashes, avoiding manipulation, and more—perfect for anyone looking to improve their negotiating skills. NELLIE VIERA - https://truetothecore.com/ [https://truetothecore.com/] BOOKS USED TO CREATE THE EPISODE - Never Split the Difference: Negotiating as if Your Life Depended on It: https://amzn.to/3W5qEKT [https://amzn.to/3W5qEKT] PODCAST LINKS - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ollielewispodcast [https://www.instagram.com/ollielewispodcast] - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ollielewispodcast [https://www.tiktok.com/@ollielewispodcast] - Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ollielewispodcast145 [https://www.youtube.com/@ollielewispodcast145] - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7FYT6QkhkVlVBbzPc3B6XI [https://open.spotify.com/show/7FYT6QkhkVlVBbzPc3B6XI] - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ollielewispodcast/ [https://www.facebook.com/ollielewispodcast/] - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ollie-lewis-864064315/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ollie-lewis-864064315/] - X: https://x.com/OllieLewisPod [https://x.com/OllieLewisPod]

#24 - Mind, Body & Spirit: How to Truly Thrive

Join Ollie, Zach Louis-Seize, and Justin Bourgeois for an in-depth conversation on health and wellness. They discuss how to maintain balance in mental, physical, and spiritual health, offering actionable tips for a holistic approach to living well. PODCAST LINKS - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ollielewispodcast [https://www.instagram.com/ollielewispodcast] - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ollielewispodcast [https://www.tiktok.com/@ollielewispodcast] - Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ollielewispodcast145 [https://www.youtube.com/@ollielewispodcast145] - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7FYT6QkhkVlVBbzPc3B6XI [https://open.spotify.com/show/7FYT6QkhkVlVBbzPc3B6XI] - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ollielewispodcast/ [https://www.facebook.com/ollielewispodcast/] - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ollie-lewis-864064315/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ollie-lewis-864064315/] - X: https://x.com/OllieLewisPod [https://x.com/OllieLewisPod]