Season 5 Episode 230 - Starting Your Own Business

Season 5 Episode 230 - Starting Your Own Business

Have you ever dreamed of becoming your own boss?   In this episode of Journeys of Not So Ordinary People, Dr. Joe Hamlett and Dr. Dave Peltz discuss the first steps involved in Starting Your Own Business and what every aspiring entrepreneur should know before launching. Many mid-career professionals reach a point where they begin asking whether their years of experience could become a successful business. Whether you're considering consulting, coaching, freelancing, launching a product, or turning a passion into income, Starting Your Own Business beginswith careful planning—not guesswork. This episode walks through the practical first steps, including choosing a business name, checking Secretary of State records, securing website domains, understanding LLC basics, and taking advantage of free business resources available through organizations like the Small Business Administration.  In this episode you'll learn: ✅ How to determine whether entrepreneurship is right for you ✅ Tips for choosing a memorable business name ✅ Why checking domain availability is just as important aschecking business registrations ✅ Common branding mistakes that can become expensive later ✅ Free resources available to help launch your business ✅ Basic considerations for LLCs, taxes, permits, and businessstructure Whether you're planning a side hustle, consulting practice,or full-time company, Starting Your Own Business can become one of the most rewarding professional decisions you ever make.  Weekly Challenge: Go to your secretary of state business name search website (highly recommend a .gov site) and search for viable names for your LLC. JONSOP https://jonsop.com [https://jonsop.com] jonsopdr2@gmail.com [onsopdr2@gmail.com]   Music intro & Outro provided by David T. Peltz, Owner of Peltz Tech Services, ⁠david@peltztech.com⁠  Copyright © 2024 - Journeys Of Not So Ordinary People, All Rights Reserved

Season 5 Episode 229 - Preparing For The Best Outcome

Have you ever had a great idea but weren't sure how to turn it into real results? In this episode of the Journeys of Not So Ordinary People (JONSOP) podcast, Dr. Dave Peltz and Dr. Joe Hamlett discuss why preparing for the best outcome is one of the mostimportant habits for long-term personal, professional, and career success. Building on last week's discussion about brainstorming success, this episode explores how to reverse engineer yourgoals, identify the essential resources you'll need, involve the right people, and develop a realistic plan before taking action. Whether you're preparing for a promotion, starting a business, leading a project, or simply trying to improve yourpersonal life, preparing for the best outcome helps you reduce risk, avoid costly mistakes, and dramatically improve your chances of success. In this episode you'll learn: ✅ Why brainstorming alone isn't enough ✅ How to reverse engineer your goals ✅ Identifying your critical resources ✅ Why finance, legal, IT, HR, and trusted advisors matter ✅ Avoiding common planning mistakes ✅ Creating contingency plans before problems arise ✅ Why flexibility creates better outcomes Success rarely happens by accident. Preparing for the best outcome means thinking ahead, asking better questions, and putting yourself in the strongest possible position before taking the first step. If you're a mid-career professional looking to grow your career, launch a business, become a better leader, or simply make smarter decisions, this episode is for you. Weekly Challenge: Create a list of the NEEDED/ESSENTIAL pieces and players from your brainstorming session (eg. finance, legal, IT, suppliers, etc.). Go into some detail for each. JONSOP https://jonsop.com [https://jonsop.com] jonsopdr2@gmail.com [onsopdr2@gmail.com]   Music intro & Outro provided by David T. Peltz, Owner of Peltz Tech Services, ⁠david@peltztech.com⁠  Copyright © 2024 - Journeys OfNot So Ordinary People, All Rights Reserved #Motivation

Season 5 Episode 228 - Brainstorming Your Success

What would your life look like if there were no limits?   In this episode of Journeys of Not So Ordinary People, Dr. Joe Hamlett and Dr. Dave Peltz challenge you to rethink what success really means through the powerful exercise of Brainstorming Your Success.   Too often, we allow age, career, finances, or fear to define what's possible. Instead, Brainstorming Your Success encourages you to remove those limitations, dream bigger than ever before, and discover what truly brings fulfillment. Once you've identified your vision, you'll learn how to reverseengineer it into achievable steps.   Whether your goals involve advancing your career, starting a business, traveling the world, mentoring others, earning another degree, or creating a lasting legacy, this conversation will inspire you to think differently aboutyour future.   In this episode you'll discover: ✅ Why there should be no limits during brainstorming ✅ How to define success on your own terms ✅ The power of reverse engineering your biggest dreams ✅ Why passion often reveals your life's direction ✅ How family, mentors, and trusted friends can help uncover hidden strengths ✅ Why your greatest success may be measured by the lives you impact If you're looking for greater purpose, renewed motivation, or preparing for your next chapter, Brainstorming Your Success may be the exercise that changes everything. 🎯   Weekly Challenge: After conducting your own brainstorming session, identify at least 3 action items that will facilitate your success. JONSOP https://jonsop.com [https://jonsop.com] jonsopdr2@gmail.com [jonsopdr2@gmail.com]   Music intro & Outro provided by David T. Peltz, Owner of Peltz Tech Services, ⁠david@peltztech.com⁠  Copyright © 2024 - Journeys Of Not So Ordinary People, All Rights Reserved #Motivation

Season 5 Episode 227 - Are You Doing What You Need To Be Doing?

Are You Doing What You Need To Be Doing to achieve the goals you've set for yourself? In this episode of the Journeys f Not So Ordinary People Podcast, Dr. Joe Hamlett and Dr. Dave Peltz explore ne of the most important questions professionals can ask themselves: Are You Doing What You Need To Be Doing to prepare for future opportunities, career advancement, and personal growth? Too often, people know exactly what they should be doing—but procrastination, comfort, or lack of planning keeps them from taking action. Through personal stories, career experiences, and practical examples, Joe and Dave discuss how preparation creates opportunity, why continuous learning matters, and how small actions today can dramatically impact your future success. Whether you're pursuing a promotion, earning a degree, developing new skills, building a business, orsimply striving to become a better version of yourself, this conversation will challenge you to evaluate your current actions and ask yourself: Are You Doing What You Need To Be Doing?  In this episode, you'll learn: ✅ Why having a clear destination matters ✅ How to reverse engineer your goals ✅ The hidden cost of procrastination ✅ Why growth and development never stop ✅ How preparation positions you for opportunity ✅ The importance of commitment and follow-through ✅ A simple weekly challenge to help you take action today Weekly Challenge: Create a list of 3 things you should be doing. If you've ever wondered whether you're maximizing your potential, this episode is for you. Are You Doing What You Need To Be Doing? Listen now and discover how intentional action today can create extraordinary opportunities tomorrow. JONSOP https://jonsop.com [https://jonsop.com] jonsopdr2@gmail.com [jonsopdr2@gmail.com]   Music intro & Outro provided by David T. Peltz, Owner of Peltz Tech Services, ⁠david@peltztech.com⁠ Copyright © 2024 - Journeys Of Not So Ordinary People, All Rights Reserved #Motivation

Season 5 Episode 226 - Why Are You Doing What You Do?

Have you ever stopped to ask yourself, "Why Are You Doing What You Do?" In this episode of the Journeys of Not So Ordinary People Podcast, Dr. Joe Hamlett and Dr. Dave Peltz explore one of the most important questions anyone can ask themselves: Why Are You Doing What You Do? Whether you're pursuing a career, raising a family, building a business, planning for retirement, or working toward personal goals, understanding your motivations can help you makebetter decisions and ensure your actions align with your purpose. Throughout the conversation, Joe and Dave discuss how our reasons for doing what we do evolve over time, howcritical self-reflection helps us stay aligned with our goals, and why understanding your "why" can be the key to personal and professional growth. If you've ever wondered whether you're on the right path, this episode will challenge you to examine your motivations, reassess your direction, and gain clarity about your future. Why Are You Doing What You Do? The answer may reveal more about your life, career, and purpose than yourealize. In This Episode: ✔ Understanding the power of self-reflection ✔ How motivations change throughout life and career ✔ Aligning your actions with your goals and values ✔ Overcoming challenges and unexpected life events ✔ The importance of defining your own success ✔ Weekly Challenge: Identify five reasons Why Are You Doing What You Do If you enjoy conversations about personal growth, career development, leadership, mindset, and intentional living, be sure to subscribe and join us every week. Free Resources Visit our website for free tools, assessments, worksheets, and personal development resources designed to help you grow professionally and personally. 👉 Like, share, and subscribe for more content focused on helping mid-career professionals grow beyond average. JONSOP https://jonsop.comjonsopdr2@gmail.com Music intro & Outro provided by David T. Peltz, Owner of Peltz Tech Services, ⁠david@peltztech.com⁠ Copyright © 2024 - Journeys Of Not So Ordinary People, All Rights Reserved#Motivation #PersonalDevelopment #ProfessionalGrowth #MidCareerProfessionals #Leadership #SelfReflection #PurposeDrivenLife #IntrinsicMotivation #ExtrinsicMotivation #JourneysPodcast