EP 106 - Kyle Slaymaker, Coming Back From The Bottom

We are all faced with varying levels of adversity, but what we do when things get really hard is what really matters. What would you do if you were faced with addiction, a failing marriage, and a struggling business. Would you give in and live small or keep pushing through?

Kyle is a 2-time bestselling author and US Navy veteran of Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom who lives in Lancaster, PA with his wife and 3 kids. After a long and successful career in sales, and a little nudging by colleagues, he founded The Slaymaker Method.

The Slaymaker Method is a sales strategy company that teaches their clients how to sell like rock stars and helps companies revamp their sales strategy, based upon his one-of-a-kind method.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

• How Kyle’s life had been previously falling apart including his family life and business
• Why Kyie ended up in rehab for alcohol addiction after years of using the bottle as a coping mechanism
• Why Kyle felt like he was better than the others in rehab when he first arrived and how that changed
• How relief was eventually the emotion Kyle felt after realizing a lot of weight had been lifted off of his shoulders and he no longer needed to carry it around
• How Kyle typically handles people saying negative things about him online or in person
• Why attending a divorce support group helped Kyle navigate through the turmoil
• How Kyle’s newfound faith in God has helped him through this hard time

FAVORITE QUOTE:

“I don’t care if I’m judged. I don’t. At the end of the day, I want to be able to lay my head down and sleep peacefully knowing that I was the best person that I can be.”

• Kyle Slaymaker

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HOW TO GET INVOLVED:

Lori Jewett Unscripted is a podcast that uncovers the transformative power of unearthing your inner superpowers. We’re here to explore the incredible benefits that come from digging deep within ourselves.

Uncover hidden strengths and untapped abilities that lie within each and every one of us. Whether you’re seeking personal growth or looking to make a lasting impact on the world, this podcast is your guide to unleashing your inner superhero.

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EP 105 - Paul Childers, Be an Orca Not a Shark

People love the analogy of being a shark in the sales industry but is that really the best long term tactic? Orcas work together to accomplish a common goal, and often those same orcas are observed beating the sharks anyway. Which one sounds better to you?

Paul Childers is the CEO of Blue Sky Biz Solutions whose mission is simplifying the process of obtaining business credit and alleviating the headaches and confusion associated with fulfilling your business credit needs.

Paul is a 1st generation entrepreneur with a passion for helping others and growing relationships who believes that by connecting people you can create massive value for your community. There’s no greater satisfaction in his eyes than seeing another person achieve their goals or find a solution that perfectly fits their needs.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

• How Paul got himself involved in the business credit world through the automotive channel
• Some key tips on getting through the gatekeepers and why appealing to them is most important
• Why Paul doesn’t do his own books and he recommends that you don’t either
• How Paul uses video games and golf to help keep himself focused as an ADHD entrepreneur
• How Paul maps things out to find what you like and what you’re good at and so you can focus on those things
• Why Paul has never identified with being a shark and feels it would not serve him
• How Paul has been able to use his ADHD to his advantage instead of seeing it as a deficit

FAVORITE QUOTE:

“I’d rather be a pot of Orcas because they’re apex predators and they work together to take down really big prey and they destroy sharks all the time.”

• Paul Childers

CONNECT WITH PAUL

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Blue Sky Biz Solutions

HOW TO GET INVOLVED:

Lori Jewett Unscripted is a podcast that uncovers the transformative power of unearthing your inner superpowers. We’re here to explore the incredible benefits that come from digging deep within ourselves.

Uncover hidden strengths and untapped abilities that lie within each and every one of us. Whether you’re seeking personal growth or looking to make a lasting impact on the world, this podcast is your guide to unleashing your inner superhero.

Be sure to catch this and other profound episodes of Lori Jewett Unscripted in Apple Podcasts.

EP 104 - Adam Dupuis, Lean In and Keep Rolling With The Punches

As business owners we often have unrealistic expectations about how we think things will go. But being an entrepreneur is rarely easy and things usually don’t go as planned. Some see this as a deterrent, others as a challenge. Those are the ones who make it.

Adam Dupuis is the MFCEO of Wildman Firewood which is New Orleans' top choice for firewood, cooking wood, and bonfire builds. Adam is passionate about giving back and making an impact in his local community as well as online.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

• How Adam ended up going into the firewood industry and who his main clients are
• Some of the ways Adam has been able to give back when his local area has been hit by hurricanes
• What it means to be a “Go-Giver” and why Adam thinks it can change your day and even your life
• How Adam was made to feel bad as a kid about his ADHD and that he talked alot, and how he now feels like his ability to talk is one of his biggest strengths
• Why Adam chose his title as MFCEO in the businesses that he runs
• Why it’s important to be able to lean in and roll with the punches and see it through
• Why Adam feels if you’re going to do 75 Hard you should start tomorrow instead of planning it out

FAVORITE QUOTE:

“You might not ride a bike for years, but once you get back on the bike you know what the routine is, you know how to balance. You’re not four years old anymore, you can do this”

• Adam Dupuis

CONNECT WITH ADAM

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HOW TO GET INVOLVED:

Lori Jewett Unscripted is a podcast that uncovers the transformative power of unearthing your inner superpowers. We’re here to explore the incredible benefits that come from digging deep within ourselves.

Uncover hidden strengths and untapped abilities that lie within each and every one of us. Whether you’re seeking personal growth or looking to make a lasting impact on the world, this podcast is your guide to unleashing your inner superhero.

Be sure to catch this and other profound episodes of Lori Jewett Unscripted in Apple Podcasts.