Rethinking Business

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   1. Finding Balance in the Fast Lane: The Power of Pause and Self-Reflection

   Join Ryan Niddel as he shares his personal journey of navigating a high-pressure business world and discovering the importance of taking a step back, self-reflection, and prioritizing personal well-being. Ryan discusses the challenges of maintaining balance in a fast-paced, results-driven life and the benefits of slowing down to reflect and recharge. He also gives you tips that will leave you feeling inspired to find balance, and create a framework that serves you best

   Apr 14,2023 29:07
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   2. Interview with Sarah Bornemiss

   Join us on this episode as Ryan talks to Sarah Bornemiss, a successful business owner who started her own company, Creative Pieces Behavior Associates, while on maternity leave with her son. Sarah shares her journey of building her business from the groundup and the highs and lows of being a business owner. She discusses how she manages her staff and creates a culture of growth and support, as well as her experience of relocating her business and delegating tasks to her team. If you're an aspiri

   Apr 12,2023 42:16
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   3. Today is Day One

   In this episode, Ryan Niddel explores Tim Grover's views on motivation and reflects on his own experiences to explain why motivation alone is not sustainable for long-term success. He speaks on his time as a bodybuilder and how he always tried to find thatright “motivation.” Ryan begins to understand why motivation alone is not enough for sustained success and how relentless pursuit of peak performance can inspire you to push your own boundaries and strive for greatness

   Apr 10,2023 29:28
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   4. Mastering the Art of Business Choices

   In this episode, Ryan Niddel delves into the intricacies of decision-making in business and the importance of embracing a growth mindset. He shares his experiences in managing partnerships, dealing with challenges, and fostering a positive environment for success. Tune in for valuable insights on overcoming difficulties, nurturing collaboration, and harnessing the power of mindset in business

   Apr 07,2023 51:09
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   5. Using The Right Tools

   Embrace the spirit of entrepreneurship with this episode, as Ryan Niddel shares the rollercoaster of emotions, challenges, and triumphs that come with turning dreams into reality. Get inspired to overcome obstacles and seize new opportunities in your own entrepreneurial journey as Ryan talks about his love of cars, and how sometimes having the biggest, baddest car is not always the best, and how these lessons can affect you and your business.

   Apr 05,2023 21:14
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   6. Diversifying Data and Mastering Talent Acquisition

   In this episode of Rethinking Business with Ryan Niddel, discover how embracing diverse data points and refining your talent acquisition strategy can propel your business towards unprecedented growth. Join Ryan as he talks through a process that helped himfine tune exactly how he acquires talent and how having an open conversation helped him see new ways of determining who he hires

   Apr 03,2023 23:27
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   7. Utilizing your Dark Side

   Do you have a dark side? In this episode, Ryan Niddel explores the concept of the shadow self and how it affects us in our daily lives. He shares insights on how to embrace this side of ourselves and use it as a source of energy to reach our goals and aspirations. Ryan draws inspiration from the work of Tim Grover, who has trained top-tier athletes and business owners. Join us as we dive deep into the concept of shadow integration and how it can help us unleash our full potential

   Mar 31,2023 22:35
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   8. The Standard of Excellence

   In this episode, Ryan talks about the importance of standards business, as well as life. He discusses how these concepts can help individuals and organizations define and understand themselves better. Ryan emphasizes the need for a sense of tribalism in individuals and businesses, highlighting the research of Abraham Maslow and Ken Wilbur. He also explores the importance of leaders modeling excellence and creating an environment of excellence, as well as the impact of an individual's lifestyle o

   Mar 29,2023 26:49
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   9. The Loneliness of Entrepreneurship

   On this episode of Rethinking Business, Ryan shares his experiences and strategies for tackling the loneliness that comes with being an entrepreneur. From reflecting on the choices that led him to where he is today, to recognizing the abundance of opportunities available, Ryan provides invaluable insights into the world of entrepreneurship. He also offers advice on how to navigate the day-to-day minutiae of running a business and suggests seeking guidance from those further down the road.

   Mar 27,2023 34:40
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    10. The Importance of Asking Questions

    In this episode, Ryan Niddel shares his insights on the power of questions and how they can impact success in all areas of life, particularly in business. He shares a story of an individual who founded a company 25-30 years ago and had acquired nearly every region in the U.S to become the exclusive provider of specific software. This individual introduced Ryan to the benefits of being a part of the Young President's Organization (YPO), which offers world travel and lifelong friendships. Ryan was

    Mar 24,2023 27:45
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    11. Rethinking Leadership

    In today's episode, we dive into the importance of effective leadership and communication in business. Ryan shares his own experiences and insights on how to become a successful leader by taking ownership, communicating effectively and inspiring their team. He also discusses the challenges of modern-day communication systems in business and how to overcome them. Join Ryan as he explores the benefits of alternative communication methods and how they can improve business relationships and producti

    Mar 22,2023 21:30
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    12. Critical Conversations and Confrontations

    In this episode, we explore the importance of critical conversations in business, and the consequences of not having them. Ryan shares his experience of growing their business from a small team to over a hundred employees and multiple offices, and how communication has become increasingly challenging. They discuss the importance of effective communication and having critical conversations, and the consequences of not doing so.

    Mar 20,2023 27:59
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    13. The Core Values of Your Business

    In this episode, Ryan Niddel emphasizes the importance of values and how they can impact a business's success. He provides practical tips on how to identify and implement core values and shares personal experiences to illustrate their importance in a business. Listeners will gain valuable insights into the EOS training program and how it can help entrepreneurs optimize their business and personal life.

    Mar 17,2023 35:30
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    14. Broken Processes Equal Broken People

    Have you ever felt like your organization is hiring warm bodies instead of elite level talent? In this episode, we explore the importance of creating a standardized hiring process and onboarding path to find the right people for the job. Join us as Ryan Niddel shares his experience in assembling a team during a rapid growth phase and the struggles they faced due to a broken hiring process. Tune in to find out how they implemented a push-pull strategy to confirm if the applicant was a good fit fo

    Mar 15,2023 43:52
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    15. Rethinking Business

    Running a business isn't always easy or enjoyable, and in this episode, Ryan Niddel shares his experience of being a partner in a rapid-growth type business. He discusses the importance of recognizing the challenges that come with being a business owner, the difficulties of having difficult conversations with key personnel inside the organization, and why it's crucial to not paint a rosy picture of business ownership. Tune in to learn more about the reality of business ownership and the importan

    Mar 13,2023 23:58
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    16. Is Your GPS Broken

    Join Host Ryan Niddel as he talks about his reliance on GPS technology and how it's integrated into his daily life. One day, while on his way to a destination, Ryan experienced a strange occurrence with his GPS giving him confusing directions, leading him to turn it off. This event prompts a deeper discussion on the prevalence of GPS technology in our everyday lives and its impact on how we navigate the world around us, and how we can take the lessons learned from our GPS and use them to run you

    Mar 10,2023 31:34
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    17. Failing to Plan

    On this episode of Rethinking Business, join Ryan Niddel to explore the power of planning for the future of your business. From setting immediate goals to creating long-term visions, Ryan shares his insights on how strategic planning can set you on a pathway to success and growth. Tune into this episode to learn how to chart a course for your business that leads to sustainable success.

    Mar 08,2023 22:28
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    18. The Value of Time

    Time is something that is always in motion, and it's a finite resource. In this episode, Ryan Niddel discusses the concept of time and its value in everyday life. Join us as Ryan reflects on personal stories of the brevity of life, including the passing ofhis grandfather, his friend Miles, and his father's dedication to providing for his family. Learn about the importance of productivity and routine to make the most of the time we have.

    Mar 06,2023 25:20
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    19. Complacency Kills Companies

    Complacency is a dangerous roadblock to growth in any business. In this episode of Rethinking Business, host Ryan Nidell discusses the issue of complacency and offers strategies for combatting it. Drawing on his own experience, Ryan explains how easy it isto become complacent once one has reached a certain level of success. He emphasizes the responsibility of business owners to recognize when their team members have become complacent and to encourage them to reach for the next mountain. By creat

    Mar 03,2023 27:47
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    20. People Problems

    In this episode, Ryan Niddel talks about the challenges of growing a business and how the problems within businesses are often tied to the people. He shares his experience of hiring a new marketing specialist and the frustration of his former CMO. Join us to learn more about how to build a team that is in it for the long haul and the importance of taking stock of the people surrounding your business.

    Mar 01,2023 14:49
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    21. The Responsibility of Power

    In this episode of Rethinking Business, Ryan Niddel shares his insights on the power of connection in business and life. He discusses the importance of tapping into something greater than oneself and connecting with others on a deeper level. Ryan uses a real-world example from a recent business trip, and how he is using what he learned during that experience to help run his business. He shares his approach to leadership, which involves inspiring and enrolling people, providing space for creativi

    Feb 27,2023 31:21
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    22. Simplicity is Success

    In this episode, Ryan Niddel shares his insights on leadership and the importance of responsible decision-making in organizations. He reflects on his recent experience of hiring a COO, recognizing the complex nature of the business. Ryan also shares his journey of inspecting and verifying trust in his organization, emphasizing the significance of getting to know employees and understanding the culture. Tune in to hear more about the difference between small tasks and large ones, and how fosterin

    Feb 24,2023 23:59
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    23. The Hard Way

    In this episode, Ryan Niddel shares his insights on leadership and the importance of responsible decision-making in organizations. He reflects on his recent experience of hiring a COO, recognizing the complex nature of the business. Ryan also shares his journey of inspecting and verifying trust in his organization, emphasizing the significance of getting to know employees and understanding the culture. Tune in to hear more about the difference between small tasks and large ones, and how fosterin

    Feb 22,2023 22:31
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    24. The Perils of Partnership

    In this episode, successful CEO and entrepreneur Ryan Niddel shares his insights on partnerships, emphasizing the importance of accountability, control, and financial considerations. Ryan reflects on his past experiences with partnerships, including his journey from an affiliate manager to the CEO of MIT 45. He also talks about his involvement with a life advancement center in Costa Rica, where he met with Dalton and Sean. Throughout the episode, Ryan stresses the importance of focusing on the d

    Feb 20,2023 48:17
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    25. Lessons From 2022

    Ryan Niddel starts the conversation by talking about the importance of reflection and how it can give credit to the past. He believes that the time between Christmas and New Year is the best time for reflection, as it provides an opportunity to review the past year and see how close the forecast and budget were to reality. Ryan highlights the idea that time is a construct that humans decide to adhere to and that if we get too caught up in the weeks, months, quarters, and years, we can miss out o

    Feb 17,2023 26:51
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    26. Reaching Out For Help

    Ryan Nidell starts by sharing a powerful memory from 24 years ago when he was 14 and his parents told him they were getting divorced. He recounts the panic, terror, and feeling of nausea that he felt, and how he was unable to consider what his parents were going through. The story is meant to emphasize the importance of considering how our actions impact those around us and the value of empathy. Memorable Moments:Ryan recounts his first entrepreneurial experience, which began when he was 10 year

    Feb 15,2023 25:27
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    27. Success Swings Singles

    Welcome to Rethinking Business, where Host Ryan Niddel shares his strategies and insights to help entrepreneurs and business professionals reach their goals. In today's episode, we're discussing the importance of focusing on smaller successes instead of aiming for a big home run. Ryan understands the desire to swing for the fences, but warns of the dangers you’ll face if you try to meet all your desires and motivations in one swing. However, if you follow the ideology of “Success Swings Singles”

    Feb 13,2023 18:55
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    28. Balance Is BS

    Ryan Nidell, CEO of MIT 45, a successful company in the Kratom industry, discusses the importance of balance in business and life. Ryan's definition of balance has evolved over time, starting as balancing inventory as a general sales manager for high-end car dealerships, to an overall macro concept of work-life balance as a CEO. Ryan encourages business leaders to define balance for themselves and to focus on their own health and wellbeing.Ryan believes in having a 35-hour workweek for his emplo

    Feb 13,2023 23:13
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    29. It's My Fault

    In this episode of Rethinking Business, Ryan delves into the topic of taking responsibility as a CEO. He shares his personal story of rising from a consultant to the CEO of MIT 45, a thriving company in the Kratom industry. He highlights the importance of leading from the front, especially when it requires acknowledging your mistakes.Ryan distinguishes between two types of ego, the big E and the small e. The big E is all about attention and admiration, while the small e is the drive that motivat

    Feb 13,2023 22:34