Mileage May Vary, a new podcast hosted by Mark Williams, CEO of Brokers International. Planning is important, but it’s not everything. No matter how carefully you’ve mapped out your route, detours and obstacles outside of your control can still end up in the way. Try as we might to keep our careers on a straightforward path, life can have other plans. Luckily, there’s always an alternate route that can get you to your original destination — you just have to know where to find it. Acting as a ...
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Welcome to MMV AKA; Millage May Vary, the feels-good Podcast about life from all of our unique perspectives and point of views. We all see and understand daily lives differently, from our upbringing to our cultures. This will be a platform for us to express our viewpoints and observations of the world and speak not just of our own thoughts but from the minds of others who are doing their best on their own roads to greatness. For future updates and announcements, follow our Twitter Handle at ...
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In today's episode, we explore the power of failure and how it can be a catalyst for growth and success. Join host Mark Williams and guest Nicole Benson as they delve into the importance of creating a psychologically safe environment where employees feel empowered to take risks and learn from their mistakes. Discover strategies for motivating teams…
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In this episode, Mark Williams and leadership expert Tom Collins explore the science behind effective leadership. Tom shares research-backed insights on the key differences between management and leadership, emphasizing that true leadership involves influencing others to achieve mutual goals. He outlines the four critical components of leadership -…
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In this episode, I sit down with Rick Kisser, the president of a small, family-owned brokerage firm, to discuss his fascinating journey from mechanical engineer to family business leader. Rick candidly shares the challenges of balancing work and personal life within a family enterprise, emphasizing the importance of setting clear boundaries and mai…
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This episode of the "Balance, Not Burnout" podcast features an interview with Drew Harden, the CEO and founder of the digital marketing agency Blue Compass. Drew discusses how he founded the company in part to create a positive workplace culture where all employees can thrive. He shares his experiences with a previous "toxic" work culture and how h…
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In this episode, Andrew Loos, owner of Heartland Cremation and Burial Society joins me. Loos shares his journey into the funeral business, starting the family-owned enterprise at 24. Listeners will gain insights into the challenges of running a 24/7 operation, balancing work and personal life, advice for new entrepreneurs, emphasizing mentorship, s…
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In this episode of "Balance, Not Burnout," we sit down with Joshua Richter, a master of maintaining equilibrium in a fast-paced world. Joshua shares his powerful strategies for preventing burnout, primarily focusing on the 8-8-8 rule: 8 hours of sleep, 8 hours of work, and 8 hours for family and leisure activities. He delves into how this rule help…
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This episode of the Balance, Not Burnout podcast features Tracy Lownsberry of Annuity Giants. Tracy shares his journey from police officer to financial entrepreneur. We discuss building a training platform to help agents while maintaining balance with family. Tracy emphasizes avoiding burnout through consistency and intentionality with time. He als…
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Managing Burnout Across Continents: Travel, Startups and Finding Balance with Anthony Vernon
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This episode features Anthony Vernon, an Advisor at StaunchInvest discussing his experiences with burnout while working for startups in New Zealand and managing a busy travel schedule. He shares how he dealt with stress and guilt while working to prove a new business vertical and also the personal strategies he uses to prevent burnout, like reading…
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An Unconventional Path: Redefining a Career in Education, Law Enforcement, and Entertainment with James Thompson
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In this episode of Balance Not Burnout, host Mark Williams talks with his former high school English teacher James Thompson. Over the course of their 40-year friendship, Thompson has reinvented his career multiple times, going from teacher to FBI agent to EPA investigator and eventually actor. He discusses his varied career path and experiences in …
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Join host Mark Williams and guest Jimmy Pomerance as they embark on a thoughtful exploration of maintaining equilibrium between personal fulfillment and professional endeavors, Mark and Jim share invaluable insights drawn from their unique experiences. Jim's tales of traversing the nation while teaching courses provide a vivid backdrop to their dis…
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Join host Mark Williams and guest, Amy Myers, CMO of NFM, as they delve into the intricacies of preserving company culture in the era of remote work. In this episode, Amy draws upon her experiences at Nebraska Furniture Mart to explore the challenges and triumphs of maintaining a strong organizational culture when faced with a dispersed workforce. …
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In this episode, esteemed psychologist Dr. Marie-Helene Pelletier joins us to share invaluable insights on preventing burnout and fostering resilience. Drawing from her wealth of experience, Dr. Pelletier offers actionable strategies tailored to high-performing professionals. In an era characterized by incessant communication and escalating workloa…
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In this episode, join us for an out-of-this-world conversation as we sit down with retired NASA astronaut, Clay Anderson. With three decades of service at NASA under his belt, Clay shares his remarkable journey from the depths of space to the comfort of his hometown, where he now runs a museum. Delve into the challenges of maintaining a work-life b…
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Running a small business can be an exhilarating journey filled with highs and lows. In this episode of Balance, Not Burnout, we sit down with Autumn Pruitt, the Owner of Hardy Coffee Co., to explore the art of balancing entrepreneurship with personal well-being. Join us as we delve into the importance of cultivating a supportive work environment an…
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Tune into Season 2 of Balance, Not Burnout as Regina DeMars, Director of Content Marketing & Social Media Strategy at FNBO and I discuss how to slow down and take time to set boundaries when it comes to social media. We dive into how to navigate the fast-paced world of social media and when and how to step away. We share insights into work-life bal…
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On today’s podcast we are joined by Dr. John Terry- The Black Belt Leader. Join us as we discuss why rest is crucial to finding success. This episode is jam-packed with tips to reset and how that relates to balance in all aspects of life. Website: Mark Williams Social: LinkedIn Check out Mark's Book: Lead, Don't Manage: 12 Lessons in Creating a …
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Burnout can happen in a lot of ways- including the daunting reality of searching for a job. Avoiding burnout during a crucial time can seem impossible. Join Josh Stern and myself as we talk about finding the balance between dedication to the job search and finding some time for yourself. Join us as we offer tips and tricks to making it through the …
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Join me as I explore the benefits of slowing down. We will explore how slowing your pace can lead to a more well-balanced life. We will dive into how multi-tasking can hurt your quality of work and why taking a new approach can make you more productive. This episode serves as a guide for listeners seeking to cultivate meaningful connections, savor …
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Join Sina Farzaneh, the CEO of PullPath, and myself as we take a deep dive into feedback loops and how they play a role in finding balance in the workplace. We explore how the hybrid work model has changed the way people work and how they communicate. We will guide you on how your workplace can create more balance for its employees. Website: Mark …
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On this compelling episode of "Balance, Not Burnout", join our host Mark Williams in a riveting conversation with Chris Leone, who is spearheading the concept of a four-day work week. Dive deep into this transformative idea and understand how it can change the dynamics of traditional workplaces for the better. Experience first-hand accounts of Chri…
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Tune in to our latest episode of "Balance, Not Burnout" as my friend and colleague, Sheryl J. Moore, and I navigate the immense value of mentorship and how it reshapes our professional and personal lives. This episode underscores the importance of fostering a mentorship culture, focusing on the unique rewards of being a mentor and the impact it has…
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Join my friend Patrick Lyons and I on "Balance, Not Burnout" this week as we dive into the nuances of seeking support and fostering personal growth. Journey with us as we break down the walls of ego, and fear, to explore the strength in vulnerability and the power in asking for help. We'll guide you through strategies to help you overcome these bar…
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In Episode 3 of "Balance, Not Burnout", we delve into the double-edged sword of technology and its influence on our lives and workplaces with Mary Ann O'Brien, CEO of OBI Creative. We'll explore the psychological toll of constant connectivity, such as heightened stress and anxiety, and confront the adverse habits we’ve adopted during the pandemic, …
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In this eye-opening episode with Pleasure Allen, VP of Human Resources at Broker's International, we delve into the societal shift towards relentless busyness and its profound impacts on our free time, work quality, and overall well-being. Join us as we dissect the key historical and contemporary milestones — from rapid technological advancements t…
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Tune in to the first exciting episode of Balance, Not Burnout, where our host Mark Williams puts the spotlight on the flaws of an overly busy and fast-paced world. Drawing from his firsthand experiences, Mark dismantles the myths surrounding hustle culture and offers insights into the power of slow and steady achievements. Listen to compelling disc…
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Everyone getting Covid...
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We out here, glad to be back in service and chatting on record about the last few weeks. Appreciate you listening in as we catch up; Everyone getting Covid, everyone changing jobs (slightly), and everyone challenging each other to a weight loss competition.
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EP 30 - Every time we reintroduce Ourselves...
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Welcome back!....again.... hoping everyone is safe in this new year of your 2021! If this is your first time listening welcome to the pod and maybe this a good jumping off point. If you're a long time listener, apologies for the wait. Get ready for a monthly upload schedule and a tweaked format. Listen on for more and follow us on twitter @MMVPod!…
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EP 5 - Everything about Everything, part 1
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Been a slight break due to scheduling and real life situations but here is a new episode of our random content! We’ll be talking about the Google roll out, Iron Fist's cancellation, DC universe and whatever else you hear because…you are going to listen to the whole thing, right?Oh and ahead of time, the Instagram page you hear advertised is "k0mple…
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EP 4 - Everything about Season 5 of ‘Power’ (Ft. Savage)
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Everyone has an opinion of their favorite weekly show and ours this week turned into Starz’s own Power. This most recent 5th season has all our miles up in the air, literally changing out our scheduled topic mid recording (glad we didn’t let you guys know what the episode was going to be until we started talking). We also introduced a new guest hos…
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EP 33 - MMV Presents: Financial May Vary (Pt 1)
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Taking some time off means longer episodes so enjoy these in segments. There are more of our thoughts about the current state of financials upcoming but in the meantime enjoy the first part. We'll be back whenever we feel like it, don't tell us what to do...
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EP 32 - Everybody got a little something to learn
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This following is the epitome of what this pod is about; learning new things about the real world around us and our personal take on them. Welcome to a new episode of MMV where we talk about our over-stimulated society, the gender spectrum, and what are "love languages." Remember the purpose of our conversations is to become more aware of everythin…
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EP 31 - Everyone's trying to figure out relationships featuring TY
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Welcome to a random one-on-one episode, the whole group will be back shortly but in the interim Pat's homie came through to try out the Pod. Just a simple conversation where they talk about work, relationship goals and how Prime 112 can mess up an expensive dinner. Enjoy! TY on instagram: @wittytheghost As always tell us your thought on Twitter @ M…
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What else to say here; were back again, not much topics to talk about but more than enough opinions. Miami Heat got a W against the Monstar Lakers, Trump out here catching COVID, a quick catchup of the past few months and hope to try this again in 2 weeks. Enjoy!
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EP 28 - Netflix's Extraction: An MMV Quarantine review
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Hope everyone is well, new-ish episode coming to you which was more of a loud review of the Netflix movie "Extraction." We enjoy doing these so let us know if you want to hear more movie/ TV reviews. Hope you enjoy the episode and working on new content as we speak. In the meantime, hit us on Twitter @MMVPOD to continue the conversation!…
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EP 27 - Quarantine Convos: EP 2 - '2020 6 month Review'
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What's going on all, another episode finally edited. Here we'll talk about our thoughts on 2020 so far, our thoughts on recent events and a quick catch up on our lives. Somehow we made this an hour and a half... Hit us on the Twitter for more!
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Just because there is no guarantee we'll be back soon, we'll just pass through and say hi. Welcome back to this check-in episode though and appreciate having your guys listen in. Hope all you guys are well during these tough times, talk more on Twitter @MMVPod.(also this was recorded before this past weeks recent events). Today's background: DotoDo…
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Morning, Afternoon and Evening and hope you are all safe and sound. More of these will be coming out with the urge to be inside more and more but we appreciate you listening in and following the Stay at home orders. If you're not home and at work, be easy out there while we all get through this., we're almost on the other side. In the meantime list…
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EP 24 - Everyone knows "WE" don't have money
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EP 23 - Everyone knows about that #Overdrive-Estrogen
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EP 22 - Everyone's old take on new 2020
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EP 21 - Every time this Popeye's Chicken sandwich comes around...
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Welcome returning and new listeners, appreciate you tuning in for more humble content. Back with another episode which ranges from this Popeye's chicken sandwich sequel, the 4-day work week, and the identity you create with your job. By the way you'll randomly hear us referencing something going on in the background which is a 2.5 hour summary of D…
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EP 20 - Everyone doesn't need a Podcast
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Whats going on listeners, new MMV episode for your new week! Hope all of you are ready to relax (or work through) this content, we're talking YouTubers, fake relationships and who's Podcast do you think is better than MMV? As always hit us up on Twitter @ MMVPod to continue the conversation! https://twitter.com/MMVPod Savage's "Work" Instagram: htt…
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EP 19 - Everything about this is ther·a·peu·ti·cal
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You have some pre listening homework: go watch the new Dave Chapelle Special ”Sticks & Stones” if you haven’t already! Regardless if you have or haven’t you can easily listen to this episode spoiler free, and don’t allow just our thoughts to determine if it’s good or not. You’ll also hear our thoughts on the top tech You-tubers and the origin of th…
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EP 18 - Everyone knows tech is going to kill us
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New episode alert! Think you know everything about technology? Maybe, but that doesn’t mean you’ll make it through the A.I. awakening… You have the questions, we’re the unqualified professionals, and none of that goes together. But you know what does? You listening to this episode, indulge!
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EP 17 - Hot Ones doesn't Present- Everyone's secret to Success
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If you’re familiar with First we Feast’s ‘Hot Ones’ get excited for this episode. If you don’t know what that is, sit along with us as we teach you and discuss what success means to us! (Or you could just search on YouTube what Hot Ones is). Remember to hit us @ MMVPod on Twitter!
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EP 16 - Everyone has got a story to tell (ft Lee L'z)
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Welcome to episode 16! Enter our guest Lee for a first appearance. We're talking Marvel Cinematic Universe, Disney's archive of movies and catching up who'll be the next new Black Country band. Listen and share your opinion on Twitter @MMVPod Recap notes: Spiderman WIki showing his age, proving Lee wrong- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spider-Man…
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EP 15 - Everything about this is Black Mirror - The Sequel
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Black Mirror is back and so are we! Off of a well deserved break and world traveling, the MMV Crew is ready to drop a new episode long enough to fill in the blanks. Get your snacks, open up your emails or just sit back and relax to the newest installment of the Mileage May Vary's Black Mirror review!…
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Long time coming, sadly not a full episode or anything special but just a solo session from one host to the listeners; basic life lessons turned into basic audio. Episode 15 will be dropping shortly though! In the meantime, if you can take hearing Patrick's voice for 5 minutes you can have this for now. Everyone needs jua little break....…
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EP 14 - Everyone is Dying of Thirst!
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Man we have been working harder to make sure there is a show for you guys every 2 weeks and the devil is out here trying to stop us. Well not on the day we have a special contest coming up and Our Game of Thrones final season predictions. Listen in to hear about our journey to the studio as well as much more!Remember to hit us @ MMVPod on Twitter!…
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EP 13 - Everyone got a First-World Problem (Not)
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This one is a quick one: First. World. Problems. What are they and who got some? Hit us up on the Twitters @MMVPod and tell us your FWP.
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