Uncommon Life

Many people focus on their technical skills when they want to improve their job opportunities. But did you know there is another set of skills most people ignore that are just as important? If you focus on these “soft skills” you can set yourself apart from your co-workers and competition. In this episode, Jimmy, Mac, and Kim discuss, how to keep your business running during a crisis, why your strengths can be weaknesses, and the importance of emotional intelligence. Show Highlights: If you want to recession-proof your business and thrive in any area of life, go to www.uncommonlifepodcast.com and grab your free report today. I share with you the 5 key principles that have transformed and elevated my life - and they can do the same for you too if consistently applied.

There are a lot of factors that go into being a successful business owner, whether you’re a coach or running a retail store. But when you get bogged down in the day-to-day details, it can be difficult to stop and think about the impact your decisions are having in the long-term. It’s crucial to stop and ask yourself what kind of legacy you are leaving. In this episode, Jimmy is joined by Mac and Kim Cantrell to discuss why good coaching can multiply your efforts, the #1 secret to success in your business, and how to make big decisions when you’re unsure what the future holds. Show Highlights: If you want to recession-proof your business and thrive in any area of life, go to www.uncommonlifepodcast.com and grab your free report today. I share with you the 5 key principles that have transformed and elevated my life - and they can do the same for you too if consistently applied.

If you’ve been in business for a while, you know that it never really gets easier. Things are constantly changing, and you have to grow and change to meet those challenges. If you’re wondering what you can do to expand your leadership abilities, this week’s show is for you. In this episode, Jimmy and Sammy Ortiz discuss how to maintain balance as a leader, specific traits that will help you grow in your life and business, and why sharing your flaws is a good thing. Show Highlights: If you want to recession-proof your business and thrive in any area of life, go to www.uncommonlifepodcast.com and grab your free report today. I share with you the 5 key principles that have transformed and elevated my life - and they can do the same for you too if consistently applied.

Have you ever wanted to start your own business or non-profit, but questioned your ability to do so? Or maybe you just got bogged down and overwhelmed with what steps to take next. You are definitely not alone, but the good news is that thousands of people have overcome these hurdles and you can too. In this episode, Jimmy and Sammy Ortiz discuss the traits that make a successful entrepreneur, the most important first steps you can take when starting out, and the mindset that leads to success in life and business. Show Highlights: If you want to recession-proof your business and thrive in any area of life, go to www.uncommonlifepodcast.com and grab your free report today. I share with you the 5 key principles that have transformed and elevated my life - and they can do the same for you too if consistently applied.

Have you ever felt like God (or the universe) was trying to send you a message? Or felt that you could be doing more to those less fortunate than you achieve their goals? That’s exactly what happened to Sammy Ortiz and his wife a few years ago, when a wrong turn led to a life-altering experience, leading him to begin teaching entrepreneurship to underprivileged youth in their local area. In this episode, Sammy Ortiz joins Jimmy to discuss how you can change the life of those in your community by teaching skills that might be second-nature to you, the best way to start an organization that enriches your community, and the essential skills and mindset for starting a business. Show Highlights: If you want to recession-proof your business and thrive in any area of life, go to www.uncommonlifepodcast.com and grab your free report today. I share with you the 5 key principles that have transformed and elevated my life - and they can do the same for you too if consistently applied.

Whether you’re trying to train your body or train yourself to be more effective in business, there are certain methods and techniques that are more effective than others. If you’ve ever been frustrated by a lack of progress in the gym or personal growth in other areas, you know how complicated it can seem. In this episode, Jimmy and Chason Perry discuss how to make all your training more effective, why working harder isn’t always the answer and better ways to set goals for yourself. Show Highlights: If you want to recession-proof your business and thrive in any area of life, go to www.uncommonlifepodcast.com and grab your free report today. I share with you the 5 key principles that have transformed and elevated my life - and they can do the same for you too if consistently applied.

Building up a local business as a solo entrepreneur can be full of challenges. There is a seemingly endless list of things you need to get done in order to grow… Not to mention actually doing your work! But with the right mindset and approach, you can get it done and succeed massively. In this episode, Jimmy and Chason Perry discuss why starting your business without partners sets you up for future success, mindset tips for getting through the initial growing pains and tips for scaling things up fast using social media (even if you have NO budget). Show Highlights: If you want to recession-proof your business and thrive in any area of life, go to www.uncommonlifepodcast.com and grab your free report today. I share with you the 5 key principles that have transformed and elevated my life - and they can do the same for you too if consistently applied.

Good or bad, your experiences shape who you are. You can take those experiences and internalize them, but that may turn you into a miserable person. Instead, you could use them to help others. You never know when your story could help someone else get through their own difficult time. In this episode, Jimmy and guest Jason McKenzie discuss how to work through sadness and depression, ways to stay positive when bad things are happening in the world, effective morning routines to set yourself up for success, and more. Show Highlights: If you want to recession-proof your business and thrive in any area of life, go to www.uncommonlifepodcast.com and grab your free report today. I share with you the 5 key principles that have transformed and elevated my life - and they can do the same for you too if consistently applied.

Tragedy doesn’t have to define your life. No matter what has happened in your career or business, or where you are in your life, you can make the choice to pick yourself back up and keep moving. In this week’s episode, Jimmy and his guest Jason McKenzie discuss how to work through the unexpected loss of a spouse, how to find your life’s purpose, and how to get ahead in any business. Show Highlights: If you want to recession-proof your business and thrive in any area of life, go to www.uncommonlifepodcast.com and grab your free report today. I share with you the 5 key principles that have transformed and elevated my life - and they can do the same for you too if consistently applied.

Not everyone lives an intentional life. How come? They don’t have a system or process to follow that keeps them motivated, engaged, and accountable. In today’s episode, I’m sitting down with Marc Heileman so he can share his “Path” system with you which helps him manage multiple businesses and follow strict workout routines — all while having time left over for his family and relaxation. Show Highlights: Want to learn more about Marc and Treadstone Climbing Gym? Follow him on Facebook here and follow Treadstone Climbing Gym here. For a more thorough understanding behind the philosophies that inspired Marc, check out his website at http://MarcsBasecamp.com/. If you want to recession-proof your business and thrive in any area of life, go to www.uncommonlifepodcast.com and grab your free report today. I share with you the 5 key principles that have transformed and elevated my life - and they can do the same for you too if consistently applied.

Your circumstances and upbringing only define you if you let them. Eric Norris experienced a variety of ups and downs as a child, from domestic abuse to a cross-country bus trip to move in with relatives after his parents divorced. Fast-forward to today, and Eric is heading up a thriving company in the cosmetology industry. In this episode, Jimmy and Eric will discuss how to raise yourself up from failure, overcome your entrepreneurial doubts, and live out your faith in the marketplace. Show Highlights: The best way to get in touch with Eric Norris is at NG Salon on Facebook and Instagram If you want to recession-proof your business and thrive in any area of life, go to www.uncommonlifepodcast.com and grab your free report today. I share with you the 5 key principles that have transformed and elevated my life - and they can do the same for you too if consistently applied.

“Trailer trash,” “High-school dropout,” and “Single mom” are all terms that could have been used to define our guest today, Sahsa Pagano… But she refused to let them keep her down. In today’s episode, Sasha tells us how she overcame an underprivileged upbringing to graduate college (all while working and raising her son) and go on to dominate the network marketing field. She’ll also share her best tips on networking to build your business and how to stand out from the competition in a crowded field. Show Highlights: The best way to get in touch with Sasha Pagano is on Facebook, or “superhogg77” on other social media. If you want to recession-proof your business and thrive in any area of life, go to www.uncommonlifepodcast.com and grab your free report today. I share with you the 5 key principles that have transformed and elevated my life - and they can do the same for you too if consistently applied.

Welcome back to part two of our interview with J.P Crawford. In this episode, we dive back into a number of business and lifestyle topics including learning from the best, the benefits of waking up early, and diets that can boost cognitive function. Tune in and get ready to be blown away! Show Highlights: The easiest way to get in touch with J.P Crawford is via email at jpcrawford@divergefitness.com If you want to recession-proof your business and thrive in any area of life, go to www.uncommonlifepodcast.com and grab your free report today. I share with you the 5 key principles that have transformed and elevated my life - and they can do the same for you too if consistently applied.

There are many ways you can use to get ahead of your competition - one of which is to offer a superior service than your competitors. While you should always strive to offer a high-quality service to your clients, being the best can be more challenging than just being the first to arrive in a new niche. My guest today is J.P Crawford, owner of Diverge Fitness - somebody who definitely fits the profile of an uncommon life! J.P has successfully carved out a very specific niche within the ever growing fitness industry and created a unique ‘white-glove’ experience for his clients. Today J.P is here to show you how to carve out and establish your niche - no matter what industry you’re in. Show Highlights: The easiest way to get in touch with J.P Crawford is via email at jpcrawford@divergefitness.com If you want to recession-proof your business and thrive in any area of life, go to www.uncommonlifepodcast.com and grab your free report today. I share with you the 5 key principles that have transformed and elevated my life - and they can do the same for you too if consistently applied.

In this episode, Rachel Schmidt is back to share more networking superpowers that you can apply straight into your business to help you grow. Today, we talk about how to make collaborations, how to know who to collaborate with, and the compounding effect of staying invested in long-term business relationships. Let’s jump straight in! Show Highlights: To get in touch and find out more about Rachel’s work, click here. If you want to recession-proof your business and thrive in any area of life, go to www.uncommonlifepodcast.com and grab your free report today. I share with you the 5 key principles that have transformed and elevated my life - and they can do the same for you too if consistently applied.

We’ve all heard the saying it’s not what you know, it’s who you know that will open the doors to growth and success. If you’re a business professional, own your own business, or you’re thinking about starting a new business, then networking needs to be part of your strategy. In this episode, I’m joined by Rachel Schmidt, an extremely smart Entrepreneur who has the unique ability to immerse herself into an unknown culture, adapting, and understanding the language of her target audience. She drops some powerful tips on how to SUPERCHARGE your business and how to get the most out of networking and relationship-building that are sure to send you down the road to success. Sit back and enjoy! Show Highlights: To get in touch and find out more about Rachel’s work, click here. If you want to recession-proof your business and thrive in any area of life, go to www.uncommonlifepodcast.com and grab your free report today. I share with you the 5 key principles that have transformed and elevated my life - and they can do the same for you too if consistently applied.

Dan Parker is somebody who is truly uncommon. After losing all his vision in a brutal drag racing crash, Dan fell into a deep depression with thoughts of taking his own life. Today, he’s back on his feet and behind the wheel, taking steps to become the world’s fastest blind man in a car he built himself, and with no human assistance. He’s no stranger to danger and losing his sight won’t slow him down! Today Dan joins me to talk about his journey back to racing and his quest to becoming the world’s fastest blind man. Show Highlights: Follow Dan’s journey and support his future racing endeavors by visiting his Tragedy to Triumph Racing Facebook page. If you want to recession-proof your business and thrive in any area of life, go to www.uncommonlifepodcast.com and grab your free report today. I share with you the 5 key principles that have transformed and elevated my life - and they can do the same for you too if consistently applied.

As promised, this week we’re back to finish our interview with MMA athlete and Entrepreneur, Simon Chang. In this episode, Simon talks about the real struggles of entrepreneurship, working in a relationship as a couple - and making it work, plus a bunch of tried and true social media tips to market your business better. Tune in and enjoy the show! Show Highlights: Find out more about Simon’s work here: https://mmacolumbusga.com/ If you want to recession-proof your business and thrive in any area of life, go to www.uncommonlifepodcast.com and grab your free report today. I share with you the 5 key principles that have transformed and elevated my life - and they can do the same for you too if consistently applied.

If you’ve ever thought Entrepreneurs are a lot like fighters, you wouldn’t be far from the truth. To survive and thrive, Entrepreneurs must fight, persist and takedown obstacles in front of them while guarding their own body - just like a fighter would. They need to follow a well thought out strategy to succeed. Without one, they run the risk of losing the battle completely! Today’s guest is Simon Chang. He took his fighting passion and turned his MMA club into an Entrepreneurial success. In this episode, Simon shares some of the common traits between being an entrepreneur and being an MMA athlete that you can start applying to your business and life today. Show Highlights: Find out more about Simon’s work here: https://mmacolumbusga.com/ If you want to recession-proof your business and thrive in any area of life, go to www.uncommonlifepodcast.com and grab your free report today. I share with you the 5 key principles that have transformed and elevated my life - and they can do the same for you too if consistently applied.

In part two, John McLemore continues to share his wisdom around leadership and decision-making. He specifically covers the importance of balance, how to avoid being being too consumed by your work, what it takes to lead in difficult times, and the importance of telling the truth - even when it hurts the most. Show Highlights: If you want to recession-proof your business and thrive in any area of life, go to www.uncommonlifepodcast.com and grab your free report today. I share with you the 5 key principles that have transformed and elevated my life - and they can do the same for you too if consistently applied.