Soar Higher With Jason Ballard

E72: Flying at the Speed of Growth w/ Luis Scott

According to Luis Scott, the wrong decision is better than indecision.
 
This week, TAKING ACTION is the name of the game. Luis, a speaker, author, coach, and lawyer, joins Jason to talk about turning your passion into an effective, scalable business. If you are flying solo and you wonder whether you're ready for more, Luis' story may give you the push you need to start growing. Luis was a lawyer before he was a business owner, and today shares nuggets of insight he's gleaned along his journey, including:
How do you find mentors? Find someone you admire and want to emulate, then ask them. That's it. Just ask, the result may surprise you.
Don’t be afraid to be yourself! Luis’ sense of humor won him his first internship.
Leaders are readers: Luis estimates he’s read well over 700 books since beginning his legal career. According to him, acquiring knowledge every day is key to success. How are you expanding your perspective?
"indecision is the greatest mistake you could make” - are you still waiting to take action? Luis offers tips for those in need of a push.
Show Links/ Social Links:
LinkedIn: Jason Ballard - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-ballard-795a0587/
LinkedIn: Soar Higher - https://www.linkedin.com/company/soar-higher-business-solutions/
Soar Higher Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/soarhigherjasonballard
Soar Higher Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCazXTUWfddwR9blL-3KUG_A
Website: www.soarhighercoaching.com
Guest Links
Website: luisscottjr.com
Podcast: https://luisscottjr.com/podcast/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/luis.scott.98
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6oIGw-4RcEmNP1rFM799OQ
Books: https://luisscottjr.com/books/

E71: Is Having an Office Still Worth It? w/ Raphael Collazo

If you are ever wondering what’s really going on with the economy, pay attention to real estate. This week’s guest, Raphael Collazo, is an expert in commercial real estate, and he joins us to shed some light on the current state of business, work-from-home jobs, and the economy:
How worried should I be about the Doom-and-Gloom I see on the news? As Raphael explains, the situation may not be as dire as many think.
What is happening in real estate? Rising interest rates have contributed to a 50% drop in residential and commercial transitions over the past 12 months. We talk about what that means for you.
Will offices disappear from big cities? Raphael says that over the next five years, nearly half a trillion in commercial debt is going to come due, which could tip the scales towards remote work.
Show Links/ Social Links:
LinkedIn: Jason Ballard - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-ballard-795a0587/
LinkedIn: Soar Higher - https://www.linkedin.com/company/soar-higher-business-solutions/
Soar Higher Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/soarhigherjasonballard
Soar Higher Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCazXTUWfddwR9blL-3KUG_A
Website: www.soarhighercoaching.com
Guest Links
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/raphaelcollazo/
Website: https://www.raphaelcollazo.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RaphaelCollazo
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/commercial_louisville/?hl=en
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/raphaelcrelouisville/
 

E70: The Victor Mentality w/ Jana Alonso

A special thank-you to today's guest, Jana Alonso, for sharing some of her FREE resources for our listeners. Check out Jana's work and see the materials referenced in today's episode here: https://theschoolofintegrativehealing.com/soar-higher/
 
Whether you believe you’re a victim, or you believe you’re a victor, you will be right.
 
This week, Jason is joined by Jana Alonso, creator of Integrative Healing and CEO of the School of Integrative Healing. Jana helps people understand and master themselves so that they can live extraordinary lives, inside and out. According to Jana, business leaders are people who  both desperately need self-mastery, and people who tend to succeed in it. 
 
In business, what happens within your organization is only one piece of the puzzle. This episode dives into the physical and psychological components of reaching your highest potential. Are there hard questions you’ve been avoiding? Jana’s process can help. Key takeaways from this conversation:
Jana shares her powerful story. When she was 19, her mother was diagnosed with cancer. Jana spent the next seven years as a caregiver, laying the groundwork for what would become her career.
Jana talks about finding the opportunity in crisis. Whether it’s a business setback or a personal dilemma, changing the way you process difficult situations is the only way to get better at handling them.
Self-mastery is not what you do after you’ve made it. Like any healthy habit, there is no better time to start than today. Jana explains the tenets of her unique philosophy behind health and wellness.
 
Show Links/ Social Links:
LinkedIn: Jason Ballard - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-ballard-795a0587/
LinkedIn: Soar Higher - https://www.linkedin.com/company/soar-higher-business-solutions/
Soar Higher Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/soarhigherjasonballard
Soar Higher Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCazXTUWfddwR9blL-3KUG_A
Website: www.soarhighercoaching.com
Guest Links
Work with Jana: Schoolofintegritivehealing.com/soar-higher
Website: https://theschoolofintegrativehealing.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janabartlettalonso/?hl=en
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/janOobbl/

E69: Decentralized Currencies & Empowering Communities w/ Bish Smeir

Bish Smeir realized that the financial systems of the world were hopelessly tied to governments. So, he set about building his own.
 
With inflation and economic instability top of mind for business leaders, we explore the world of decentralized currency issuance with Bish Smeir, founder of Vow and Enigmatic Smile. Is there a way to combat inflation? What does decentralized currency mean for your business? And what developments should be on your radar? Bish explains his mission to decentralize currency issuance, as he and Coach Jason discuss what alternative currencies could mean for the future.
 
Show Links/ Social Links:LinkedIn: Jason Ballard - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-ballard-795a0587/LinkedIn: Soar Higher - https://www.linkedin.com/company/soar-higher-business-solutions/Soar Higher Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/soarhigherjasonballardSoar Higher Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCazXTUWfddwR9blL-3KUG_AWebsite: www.soarhighercoaching.com
Guest LinksWebsite: vow.foundationLinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/theopportunity?trk=author_mini-profile_title&original_referer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2F

E68: 12 Questions You Must Ask Before Hiring a Business Coach

How do you know if a business coach is worth your money and time? And, even if they are qualified, how can you know if their services are right for you?Coach Jason is here to help. In this episode, Jason shares the 12-question checklist that he uses to help people determine whether a coach is worth their salt. Are they tech-savvy enough to work at the speed of business? What credentials do they have, and how do you know if those mean anything? If you're on the fence, let this episode be your survival guide for finding the perfect match for your company.Check out this checklist and other free resources on the Soar Higher website: https://soarhighercoaching.com/resources/Show Links/ Social Links
LinkedIn: Jason Ballard - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-ballard-795a0587/
LinkedIn: Soar Higher - https://www.linkedin.com/company/soar-higher-business-solutions/
Soar Higher Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/soarhigherjasonballard
Soar Higher Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCazXTUWfddwR9blL-3KUG_A
Website: www.soarhighercoaching.com

E67: AI Unleashed: The Mind-Blowing Revolution That Will Change Everything!

Prepare to have your mind blown as we dive deep into the world of AI and its incredible potential! In today’s episode Jason is joined by CEO and Chief Scientist at Aigo, Peter Voss. Together they discuss how AI is revolutionizing industries and shaping the world as we know it. They tackle hot topics like AI surpassing human abilities and if it is something we need to be concerned about with our privacy. Show Links/ Social LinksLinkedIn: Jason Ballard - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-ballard-795a0587/ LinkedIn: Soar Higher - https://www.linkedin.com/company/soar-higher-business-solutions/Soar Higher Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/soarhigherjasonballardSoar Higher Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCazXTUWfddwR9blL-3KUG_AWebsite: www.soarhighercoaching.comGuest LinksWebsite: https://aigo.aiLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vosspeter/

E66: The 4 Traps of Business

Running a business is like running an obstacle course. With so much to accomplish, you really can't afford to get stuck in one place for very long.Welcome back! This week, Coach Jason is here to share four of the most common traps business leaders run into. Whether just starting up a new business or working on an existing one, every entrepreneur has encountered at least one of these four pitfalls. Today, Jason shares what these are, how to identify them, and how to move past them to reach your highest potential. Show Links/ Social LinksLinkedIn: Jason Ballard - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-ballard-795a0587/ LinkedIn: Soar Higher - https://www.linkedin.com/company/soar-higher-business-solutions/Soar Higher Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/soarhigherjasonballardSoar Higher Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCazXTUWfddwR9blL-3KUG_AWebsite: www.soarhighercoaching.com

E65: How to Be Marketed w/ Mike Baker

How do you know if a marketing agency is right for you? According to Mike Baker, an expert who spent decades working for brands including Coca Cola and Huggies, you don’t have to be a master marketer to understand when advertising isn’t working. This week, Mike joins Jason to talk about avoiding bad-faith agencies, understanding and tracking your ad spend, and what you should expect from your marketing team. Highlights include:Anheuser-Busch is still trying to shake off the aftereffects of a disastrous Bud Light campaign. According to Mike, this is what happens when company leadership doesn't pay attention.Are you trying to fight logic with logic? At some point, the humanity behind your brand must become more important than the sum of its parts. Mike relates a story of Huggies carving out their own niche in the hearts of parents by creating powerful emotional appeal.Mike’s Top 3 Takeaways for business leaders.Show Links/ Social LinksLinkedIn: Jason Ballard - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-ballard-795a0587/ LinkedIn: Soar Higher - https://www.linkedin.com/company/soar-higher-business-solutions/Soar Higher Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/soarhigherjasonballardSoar Higher Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCazXTUWfddwR9blL-3KUG_AWebsite: www.soarhighercoaching.comGuest LinksWebsite: https://www.prstoreky.com/

E64: Turn the Ship Around

If you are a leader who is constantly putting out fires, manually approving work, and personally involved in every aspect of your business... you're doing it wrong. If you disagree, take it up with Commander David Marquet, who managed to turn around the single worst crew in the navy by... not doing any of that.This week, Coach Jason flies solo to talk about employee engagement. We are diving into the book Turn The Ship Around! A True Story of Turning Followers Into Leaders by David Marquet. After being given command of a nuclear submarine, Marquet discovered that the crew were constantly waiting around for orders and were generally focused more on individual tasks than the shared goals of the group. Marquet revitalized his crew by empowering individuals, clearly communicating his intent, and trusting his men to be experts in their fields.We are excited to share with you not only how Marquet pulled it off, but the universal leadership principles behind his example. We hope you enjoy!Show Links/ Social LinksLinkedIn: Jason Ballard - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-ballard-795a0587/ LinkedIn: Soar Higher - https://www.linkedin.com/company/soar-higher-business-solutions/Soar Higher Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/soarhigherjasonballardSoar Higher Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCazXTUWfddwR9blL-3KUG_AWebsite: www.soarhighercoaching.comBook LinksLeadership – Get the Intent (Submariner Orders – David Marquet – Short Cartoon version)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OqmdLcyES_QCommander’s Intent – David Marquet (Speaking at Army Staff Collegehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e754hUwPTaICheck out the book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Turn-Ship-Around-Turning-Followers/dp/B08V4TFFCK/ref=sr_1_1?hvadid=241904153229&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9016859&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=5800896380001197423&hvtargid=kwd-309080612304&hydadcr=22597_10348412&keywords=turn+the+ship+around+l+david+marquet&qid=1686771968&sr=8-1

E63: Overfed & Undernourished w/ Dr. Peter Swanz

Dr. Peter Swanz hates the term “side effects.” If a medication affects you negatively, he sees it as an “adverse effect.” It should not be medically acceptable to simply trade one ailment for another, but it is. This week, we tackle a different aspect of professional development: your health. Today’s guest, Dr. Peter Swanz, is a naturopathic doctor who specializes in reducing people’s dependence on prescription medications. In this episode, he joins Coach Jason to talk about what we are getting wrong about personal health. From there, Dr. Swanz gives us a few steps we can take to better advocate for ourselves both at the doctor’s office and at home. Topics include:Dr. Swanz explains the financial motivation behind the current state of prescription drugs in America.Coach Jason shares a story about how overprescription hurt his family.Dr. Swanz gives 3 easy recommendations to start living a healthier life today.Show Links/ Social LinksLinkedIn: Jason Ballard - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-ballard-795a0587/ LinkedIn: Soar Higher - https://www.linkedin.com/company/soar-higher-business-solutions/Soar Higher Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/soarhigherjasonballardSoar Higher Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCazXTUWfddwR9blL-3KUG_AWebsite: www.soarhighercoaching.comGuest LinksWebsite: Vitalforcenaturopathy.com