Build It, Keep It Podcast

#16: Navigate Hard Conversations as a Leader: Jay Sternberg (Former Partner at EY)

In this episode of the Build to Keep it Podcast, host Ted Murphy interviews Jay Sternberg, an executive coach and business strategist. They discuss Jay's unique career journey from a liberal arts background to becoming a global partner at EY, the importance of reinventing oneself every few years, and how to leverage AI effectively in business. Jay shares insights on developing future leaders, navigating hard conversations, and balancing empathy with high performance in leadership. He also introduces his book, which serves as a practical guide for leaders looking to improve their skills and foster growth in others. Follow Ted Murphy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bigtexasted/ Follow Jay Sternberg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaysternberg3things/

#15 CEO of $14M Company "If you're not earning 6-figures, do this."

In this episode of the Build to Keep It podcast, host Ted Murphy interviews Jeremy Jenson, CEO of Encore Search Partners. We discuss Jeremy's journey from a college dropout to a successful entrepreneur, his unique approach to finding love on LinkedIn, and the transformative impact of his weight loss journey. Jeremy shares insights on building a successful business, the importance of continuous improvement, and how implementing the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) has changed his life and business. He also reflects on overcoming adversity during tough times in his career and the strengths and weaknesses of doing business in Houston. The conversation concludes with valuable advice for aspiring entrepreneurs. Takeaways * Building a business can change everything about your life. * Finding love can happen in unexpected places like LinkedIn. * Weight loss can lead to increased confidence and business success. * Continuous improvement is key to personal and professional growth. * Implementing EOS can transform your business operations. * Overcoming adversity is part of the entrepreneurial journey. * Diversification can protect your business from market volatility. * Houston's business scene is diverse and offers unique opportunities. * Investing in people is crucial for business growth. * A-players should seek industries that reward their skills appropriately. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Building Wealth 01:31 Finding Love on LinkedIn 06:29 Transforming Personal Health and Business 09:52 The Journey of Building Encore Search Partners 16:07 Continuous Improvement and Life Coaching 20:46 Implementing EOS for Business Growth 25:23 Overcoming Challenges in Entrepreneurship 33:12 Diversification and Market Adaptation 43:01 Strengths and Weaknesses of Houston's Business Scene 46:45 Final Business Advice

#14: Live a Life You Don't Need a Vacation From (with Marice Philogene)

Feel like you need a vacation from life? Feel burnt out from work? Wish you were doing literally anything else in life? Now imagine never feeling that again. Maurice Philogene escaped the normal 9-5 and now lives life on his own terms. His no-nonsense, common-sense approach to lifestyle design will inspire you to life a life you love. Love the podcast? Rate us 5 stars! Follow Maurice: TryLifeOn.com [TryLifeOn.com] QuattroCapital.com [QuattroCapital.com] Follow Maurice on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/mauricephilogene/ [www.linkedin.com/in/mauricephilogene/] Follow Ted Murphy: www.linkedin.com/bigtexasted/ [ www.linkedin.com/bigtexasted/]

#13 Create a Better Giving Strategy with Daffy CEO Adam Nash

In this episode of the Build It Keep It Podcast, Ted Murphy talks with Daffy CEO Adam Nash.  Want to start with Daffy? Start for free and get $25 to give to your favorite charity: Join Daffy [https://www.daffy.org/bigtexasted/invite] Want to support victims of Hurricane Helene? Join the fundraiser here: Help Victims of Hurricane Helene [https://www.daffy.org/campaigns/help-victims-of-hurricane-helene] Adam Nash [https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamnash] is the co-founder & CEO of Daffy.org, a fast-growing platform and community for charitable giving. He has served as an executive, angel investor, and advisor to some of the most successful technology companies to come out of Silicon Valley. Adam previously served as President & CEO of Wealthfront. He has held executive and technical roles at Dropbox, LinkedIn, eBay, and Apple. Adam also serves as an Adjunct Lecturer at Stanford University, where he teaches “Personal Finance for Engineers.” [https://cs007.blog/] Follow Adam Nash: * ⁠Adam’s LinkedIn⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamnash] * ⁠Adam’s Twitter⁠ [https://twitter.com/adamnash] (@adamnash) Follow Ted Murphy * Ted's LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/bigtexasted]

#12 Olympic Gold Medalist Shares Peak Performance Tips

In this episode of the Build It Keep It Podcast, host Ted Murphy talks with Olympic gold medalist Conor Fields about his journey to becoming the only American BMX gold medalist, the struggles and triumphs along the way, and his transition after a career-ending injury at the Tokyo Olympics. Conor shares insights on maintaining financial stability, the importance of resilience, and how he diversified his career through coaching, public speaking, and other entrepreneurial endeavors. Ready to be inspired? Listen in now! Follow Ted Here --> https://www.linkedin.com/in/bigtexasted/ Follow Connor Here: https://www.connorfields.com https://www.instagram.com/connorfields11 https://www.youtube.com/@connorfields11