We talk with David Hoy, a psychologist who has quickly grown his influence through David Hoy & Associates. Being a psychologist with experience managing his budding firm (now with over 85 employees), David has a unique understanding of business. As he has helped executives and managers from all around the country, he is excited to help you master the start of your career in business.

Show Notes:

2:12 – “Greatest moment of your professional career?”
3:57 – “What was the moment you were the closest to giving up?”
6:00 – “If you could go back into your early twenties, what would you do differently?”
7:17 – “What would be your singly biggest regret if you died today?”
9:32 – “One life hack for listeners to focus on this week?”

Read: Daniel Goleman’s Emotional Intelligence.

This week: NETWORK! Reach out to and schedule a meeting this week with a successful individual in the field you are interested in, to learn from his or her experience.

If interested in David's full discussion on intelligences, listen to Episode 4.5.

4 -David Hoy, PhD Shares Experience

Show Notes: 
•	It’s possible to increase your IQ. Work at it like anything else.
•	Read: Daniel Goleman’s Emotional Intelligence.
•	Remember this week’s objective: NETWORK! Don’t forget to reach out to and schedule a meeting this week with a successful individual in the field you are interested in to learn from his or her experience.

In our last episode with David Hoy—who is a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach and has a PhD in Education with a specialization in Training and Performance Improvement in business organizations—he spoke briefly about different types of intelligences. This discussion about intelligences went on quite a bit longer than what we included in Episode 4. Because the conversation was so interesting, we made this unedited, mini episode with the additional content. Enjoy!

4.5 - PhD David Hoy on Learning Intelligences

Jimmy Fritz is the CEO of The Wedding Shoppe as well as the co-founder of wedding apparel accessory brands such as Kennedy Blue and Penny + Pine. Being interested in leveraging technology as a way to maximize sales, Jimmy takes pride in remaining at the forefront of innovative digital marketing strategies and product development processes.

Show Notes:
2:18 – “To this point, what has been the greatest moment of your professional career?
5:02 – “Explain the moment you were closest to giving up.”
7:27 – “If you could go back into your early twenties, what would you do differently?”
10:19 – “What would be your singly biggest regret if you died tomorrow?”
11:40 – “What’s one life hack for listeners to focus on this week?”
***This week: Take action on advice! Find a life hack from your favorite business book, guru, or mentor and execute it over the next seven days.

5 - Jimmy Fritz (founder of The Wedding Shoppe & Kennedy Blue)

Tim Koeppl has done it all! He was a Logistics Office for the U.S. Marine Corps, an attorney for Dorsey & Whitney LLP, the president of multiple companies (including a subsidiary of Schwan’s), is currently the Chairman of Vaxholm Holdings, and the CEO of Suspension Systems Technologies.

Show Notes:
*2:06 – “To this point, what has been the greatest moment of your professional career?”
*4:40 – “Explain the moment you were closest to giving up.”
*8:36 – “If you could go back into your early twenties, what would you do differently?”
*9:58 – “What would be your singly biggest regret if you died tomorrow?”
*10:38 – “What’s one life hack for listeners to focus on this week?”
This week: Take ten minutes every night before you go to bed to plan your next day. Write a brief schedule of the day as well as your goals for tomorrow. Also, write a list of ten things you are grateful for from the day that just passed.
*Reading List: Once an Eagle by Anton Myrer, How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie, and Capitalism without Capital by Johnathon Haskel.

6 - Tim Koeppl on Business: Help Those Who Need Help

Melinda Emerson (@smallbizlady) is an incredible woman no doubt! Her small business advice reaches more than 3 million individuals each week online. Forbes named her the number one woman for entrepreneurs to follow on Twitter. She is a former columnist for the New York Times and Entrepreneur. She is frequently quoted by the Wall Street Journal, Fortune, Fast Company, CNBC, and Fox.

*2:27 – “To this point, what has been the greatest moment of your professional career?”
*5:04 – “Explain the moment you were closest to giving up.”
*8:55 – “If you could go back into your early twenties, what would you do differently?”
*10:12 – “What would be your single biggest regret if you died tomorrow?”
*11:34 – “What’s one life hack for listeners to focus on this week?”
*This week: Pick up that book that you know you should be reading and actually read it. You will become better because of it.
Melinda’s Books:  Become Your Own Boss in 12 Months and Fix Your Business

7 - The SmallBizLady Shares Advice for Young Professionals

Our guest today, John Rasmussen, is an Executive Vice President at Wells Fargo’s Personal Lending Group. He is the Head of Personal Lending, meaning he is in charge of America's second largest private provider of student loans as well as Wells Fargo's personal lines and loans. Listen to John as he shares his expertise in business with a focus on management and the development of strong self-awareness.

*2:22 – “To this point, what has been the greatest moment of your professional career?”
*7:02 – “Explain the moment you were closest to giving up.”
*10:40 – “If you could go back into your early twenties, what would you do differently?”
*15:44 – “What would be your singly biggest regret if you died tomorrow?”
*17:04 – “What’s one life hack for listeners to focus on this week?”
*This week: John is a huge proponent of self-awareness. Take the StrengthsFinder (CliftonStrengths) test this week and think about how and why you act the way you do.

8 - Wells Fargo Head of Personal Lending, John Rasmussen

This week’s guest, Mark Moe, is the Vice President of Global Business Development at GSV Capital (a.k.a. GSV Labs), an accelerator program most known for their 72,000 square foot campus at the epicenter of Silicon Valley. For the past twenty plus years, Mark has developed his understanding of business as an attorney, investment banker, and an advisor for countless startups. He was a managing director at Cherry Tree Investment Bank and a partner at Think Equity Partners. Basically, Mark has developed into an expert on startups. Tune in at he talks becoming successful with a focus on startups.


*2:29 – “To this point, what has been the greatest moment of your professional career?”
*3:47 – “Explain the moment you were closest to giving up.”
*8:50 – “If you could go back into your early twenties, what would you do differently?”
*10:25 – “What would be your singly biggest regret if you died tomorrow?”
*11:03 – “What’s one life hack for listeners to focus on this week?”
*This week: Every night, map out your tomorrow. Write down what you need to accomplish and prioritize. Then, on the next day, make sure you follow through.

9 - Mark Moe Knows Startups

Paul Isenberg is a sales and organization leader with over 30 years of experience in Fortune 100 as well as small/middle market companies. He is also the co-founder and CEO of Bringing Hope Home, a nonprofit that helps families going through the cancer battle through financial assistance and other resources. The organization will cross its 5,000th family sometime later this year. Listen to Paul as he shares what he’s learned from running this successful nonprofit.

*2:04 – “To this point, what has been the greatest moment of your professional career?”
*3:59 – “Explain the moment you were closest to giving up.”
*8:55 – “If you could go back into your early twenties, what would you do differently?”
*10:15 – “What would be your singly biggest regret if you died tomorrow?”
*11:05 – “What’s one life hack for listeners to focus on this week?”
This week: Exercise! This doesn’t have to be the weight room but could be a relaxing 20-minute walk or run everyday. And remember, you don’t have to work every minute of the day to become successful. Sometimes, you need to step away, take a break, and focus on your health.

10 – Paul Isenberg, Founder & CEO of Bringing Hope Home

This is bonus content from Episode 10… thirty minutes of Paul Isenberg (Founder & CEO of Bringing Hope Home) talking about business lessons learned from running a successful nonprofit. He also opens up about life after the death of his wife and how that ultimately inspired him to help other families facing cancer.

More About Paul Isenberg:
Paul Isenberg is a sales and organization leader with over 30 years of experience in Fortune 100 as well as small/middle market companies. He is also the Founder and CEO of Bringing Hope Home (bringinghopehome.org), a nonprofit that helps families going through the cancer battle through financial assistance and other resources. The organization will cross its 5,000th family sometime later this year.

10.5 - Paul Isenberg Bonus

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