Dustin Gutkowski is the CEO of Results Roofing, a company operating in Dallas and Houston. He is also the host of the Real Raw Results Podcast.We open this episode up with Dustin talking about his upbringing and the moment at the age of 14 when he was sleeping on a bench, and he decided he didn't want his life to continue down the same path it had been traveling. We talk about the events leading up to the formation of his company, finding his purpose in the journey, and what has helped Results Roofing find success. He touches upon his podcast, and we finish up with some fun conversation centered around movies, Marvels, and food. Dustin is a reminder that we can always change the trajectory of our lives, and he sums it up best in this episode by saying, "decisions shape your destiny."Some points of conversation in the episode are;*the importance of relational versus transactional business*the importance of creating a culture within your organization*the importance of understanding what you don't want and getting laser-focused on what you do want*the importance of allowing your purpose to find you*understanding that money may not be what motivates you to stay in the game.You can learn more about Dustin and Results Roofing by visiting https://www.resultsroofing.com.These are our friends. These are your friends. AND they are living the extraordinary. #riseup #beamazing #beyoudoyou

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#146 Decisions Shape Your Destiny: Dustin Gutkowski

John Thomas Griffith is a guitarist, singer, songwriter, and the founder of ISourceMusic.com. He was one of the founding members of both the Red Rockers and Cowboy Mouth, collectively recording over 20 albums and three solo albums. He has toured with Joan Jett, Men at Work, The Go-Gos, U2, and others. Originally from Lubbock, Texas, JTG, as he is often referred to, was inducted into the Buddy Magazine Texas Guitar Players Hall of Fame in 2001. We start this episode by talking about the origins of Cowboy Mouth and then jump into JTG's beginning in the music industry, from his early days playing the piano as a youth to the formation of his first band, Red Rockers. He shares what it was like when his album hit the billboard in '83, and he lets us in on some experiences he had with fellow artists on the journey, some of which you might know. He offers advice for anyone starting in the industry; *be persistent*believe in yourself*do your due diligence*be positive.We round out this episode by sharing our purpose at Starter Girlz, and JTG shares his discovery of the law of manifestation, closing with "be careful what you wish for."You can learn more about John Thomas Griffith by visiting www.johnthomasgriffith.com.These are our friends. These are your friends. AND they are living the extraordinary. #riseup #beamazing #beyoudoyou

#145 Be Careful What You Wish for: John Thomas Griffith

Ron Campbell is the creator of Mindshift, a 3 part system designed to help individuals discover their potential. Ron began his childhood in South Africa in an abusive home. As a result, he decided to enroll in the Navy as soon as he was eligible, carrying the dysfunction he learned at home with him. He served in the special forces for twelve years in active combat, then in Isreal for five years, became a pharmacist, and eventually moved to the US.In this episode, we kick it off by talking about his journey and the defining moment he realized what happened to him and how his PTSD was playing out in his life. He shares how the Mindshift system came about, what it consists of, and who it serves. He talks about the importance of what we learn in our early years and how it molds us. He also emphasizes that words are powerful and that we can learn to release the dysfunction we carry.Some of Ron's critical takeaways in his journey are that sometimes experience trumps education, and you can't begin something new unless you let something go. Additionally, he uses several powerful stories in this episode to convey his message, and we finish up a little more lighthearted with some rapid-fire questions.You can learn more about Ron by visiting www.mindshiftsystem.com.These are our friends. These are your friends. AND they are living the extraordinary. #riseup #beamazing #beyoudoyou

#144 Lessons In The Journey: Ron Campbell

Suzanne Paulinksi is the founder of The Rock/Star Advocate. She is also a mindset and productivity coach for music professionals with a passion for helping creatives maintain harmony in work and life. After entering the music industry in her early 20's, Suzanne found herself working 15 to 16 hours a day and barely getting by. She left corporate, obtained her master's in Psychology, and began her journey as an entrepreneur. Shortly after, she was diagnosed with Lyme's disease, which became a pivotal moment for her. She recognized she had not left the bad habits she acquired in the music industry, and those habits were harmful to her wellbeing. Suzanne talks about the birth of her productivity planner, The Rock/Star Life Planner, and what the "Rock" and "Star" represent. She shares a bit about her podcast, its rebranding, and its purpose. Some additional key topics we discuss are sustainability, growth mindset, and the idea that being an entrepreneur is similar to being a scientist.You can learn more about Suzanne by visiting www.therockstaradvocate.com.These are our friends. These are your friends. AND they are living the extraordinary. #riseup #beamazing #beyoudoyou

#143 Think Like A Scientist: Suzanne Paulinski

Joe DiChiara is an entrepreneur holding a CPA license, and he has worked with thousands of businesses over his 35-year career. After almost quitting his bookkeeping practice several times, Joe has found his passion in helping other businesses succeed through teaching fundamental principles of success combined with practical knowledge acquired as a CPA.This episode brings lots of takeaways. We discuss the three parts of a business; operations, sales & marketing, and administration. Joe talks about when he learned the importance of abundance mentality and how he could use his skills to impact others. He spoke of the pivotal moment when he realized "he could be any type of accountant." He discusses how he is helping his clients and his company goal, and then we dive into his personal goals, talking about mindset and what commitment means.Joe reminds us that our paths are not always linear, and sometimes we have to get creative with what we know to find our passion. Every day is an opportunity to learn something new, and when we are ready to receive it, the teacher will arrive. Finally, being committed to the process is much more rewarding than focusing on the result, and Joe is undoubtedly living that out. He is "changing lives through bookkeeping."You can learn more about Joe at www.bedrockbusinessbuilders.com.These are our friends. These are your friends. AND they are living the extraordinary. #riseup #beamazing #beyoudoyou

#142 Changing Lives Through Bookkeeping: Joe DiChiara

Gina Schaefer is the founder and CEO of A Few Cool Hardware Stores. She and her husband are members of the Ace Hardware Cooperative, and together they own and operate 13 hardware stores. Gina's passion is for developing urban markets, supporting small businesses, and helping women succeed in all aspects of the hardware industry.We open this episode with Gina talking about her decision to go into the hardware industry after being let go three in her career. She opened her first store in 2003 out of a necessity in the community and two years later would begin opening a store every year to reach the 13 stores. She shares with us how the name A Few Cool Hardware Stores came about and her future succession plan for the company.There are several great takeaways we talk about in this episode.*Creating a culture in a company*The importance of delegation*Working with an abundance mindset*Being vulnerable*Having the confidence to say you don't everything *Asking questions.You can learn more about Gina and her work by visiting www.ginaschaefer.com.These are our friends. These are your friends. AND they are living the extraordinary. #riseup #beamazing #beyoudoyou

#141 Giving Back to The Community: Gina Schaefer

Sasha Spivey and Stacey George are the "founderettes" of Franki Ray, a collection they define as "a celebration of all things wonderful." They are bringing back the briefcase in what with style and class.In this episode, Stacey starts us off talking about the inspiration behind Franki Ray, beginning with their friendship back in grade school, and Sasha says that Franki Ray is a "physical representation of their friendship." Franki Ray opened for business ten days before the news of a pandemic in the States, yet these fierce entrepreneurs continued building their brand and following.They share with us their collection and what's on the horizon for Franki Ray, including an extensive collaboration and some new products. They offer some advice for budding entrepreneurs and gives us their thoughts on what success means.These ladies are fierce, courageous, and confident. You can learn more about them by visiting www.frankiray.com.These are our friends. These are your friends. AND they are living the extraordinary. #riseup #beamazing #beyoudoyou

#140 Fierce, Courageous, Confident: Stacey George & Sasha Spivey

Tracy Cromwell is an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, the author of three books, a speaker, and the creator and host of her podcast "Your Personal Journey with Food." Having been diagnosed as a Type 2 Diabetic, Tracy was a yoyo dieter but did not want to let that diagnosis define her. Through her journey, she improved her health, went back to school, and decided to use her story to help put the power back into the hands of her clients.We open this episode with Tracy talking about her journey and the defining moment when her doctor gave her a personal note freeing her to move past her limiting beliefs and the need to please others. She talks about how she is helping her clients and the importance of letting go to improve. We talk about making room for learning and the necessity for adding creativity to our lives. We discuss integration and how our beliefs and choices impact all areas of our lives. Tracy shares a bit about her latest book, her podcast, and we finish with some rapid-fire questions. Tracy lives her life on her terms and says there are no accidents. You can learn more about Tracy at her website www.tracycromwell.com.These are our friends. These are your friends. AND they are living the extraordinary. #riseup #beamazing #beyoudoyou

#139 There Are No Accidents: Tracy Cromwell

This week, we decided to talk to a local artist and find out what it's like being in the entertainment industry. We welcomed Evan Mclellan to the Starter Girlz show. Evan is a producer, musician, and actor. He has produced over 800 tracks, has performed professionally, and has opened for some national acts that you may know. Additionally, you may have seen him in one of your favorite reality shows acting. In this episode, Evan starts by talking about his introduction to the industry. He shares some of the bands and actors he has worked with over his career. We talk about the relevance of connections and learning to overcome rejection. Lastly, we finish up with some fun rapid-fire questions. You have to listen from beginning to end on this episode to find out why the connections are so crucial. Let's just say Evan has some great relationships in his ancestry. Welcome to episode #138You can find some of Evan's music at soundcloud.com/producermc2. To reach out to Evan, email him at mcdcreations@yahoo.com.These are our friends. These are your friends. AND they are living the extraordinary. #riseup #beamazing #beyoudoyou

#138 Business is Relationships: Evan Mclellan

Scott Ferguson is the Chief Level up Officer at Time to Shine Today. As a real estate junky, investor, and podcaster, his mission is to "not have anyone feel like they have no one." He is the creator and host of the "Time To Shine Podcast Today," where he shares knowledge nuggets helping individuals and teams level up.In this episode, we open with Scott talking about the origins of his show and the upcoming projects he has in the works. We dive into the concept of a passion project, touching upon the value of doing things with intention versus attention. This veteran of the United States Navy, having served six tours, talks about some of the organizations he aligns with, some of which serve veterans and others helping rescue pets and children of adoption.There are lots of takeaways in this episode. A few to mention: 1.) Do it scared. 2.) Get your "ask" in gear. 3.) Inch by inch, it is a cinch; yard by yard, it is hard. He talks about staying committed to your path, following your passion, and aligning it with serving others. He says love what you do in the service of people that love what you do. Welcome to episode #137.You can learn more about Scott by visiting https://timetoshinetoday.com.These are our friends. These are your friends. AND they are living the extraordinary. #riseup #beamazing #beyoudoyou

#137 Let's Level Up!: Scott Ferguson

Dr. Rob Bell is a sports psychology coach, speaker, and author of seven books on mental toughness. He is also the host of the podcast "15 Minutes of Mental Toughness." Dr. Rob has spoken to numerous organizations, including the NFL, NSCA, PGA, Marriott, and Walgreens. He has published over a dozen journal articles featured in publications such as ESPN, The Golf Channel, and Runner's World. We open this episode with Dr. Rob talking about how a hinge moment led him to pursue psychology in school and developed his passion for helping others. He follows that up by elaborating on hinge moments and how they offer the opportunity to grow. He talks about his latest book, "PUKE AND RALLY," and the inspiration behind it, and he provides some excellent advice for anyone going through a difficult situation. We finish up with some fun rapid-fire questions focused on mentors and life lessons. Dr. Rob reminds us that it only takes one person or one opportunity to lead us to who we become and that every tragedy is a hinge moment. You can learn more about Dr. Rob and see his work by visiting www.drrobbell.com.These are our friends. These are your friends. AND they are living the extraordinary. #riseup #beamazing #beyoudoyou

#136 Every Tragedy Is a Hinge Moment: Dr. Rob Bell

Larry Roberts is a podcaster, speaker, Amazon #1 best-selling author, and international course creator. He is also the founder and host of the Readily Random Podcast with Larry Roberts. You might remember seeing Larry earlier this year on screen, but this time we got him to come into the studio and give us an update. We talk about his leave from corporate to a full-time creator, his new course, and his latest podcast project. He takes us back through the events that led to the creation of the Readily Random Podcast. We move into a discussion about Clubhouse, and Larry shares a new update on Facebook to help podcasters. We have some fun during the rapid-fire questions that include some singing, trips down memory lane, and you will find out what Larry would do if he were Batman for a day. Larry keeps us entertained while giving us the ins and outs in the podcast world. Welcome to episode #135You can learn more about Larry and his work by visiting https://readilyrandom.com.These are our friends. These are your friends. And they are living the extraordinary. #riseup #beamazing #beyoudoyou

#135 Larry Roberts: What's Larry Up to Now?

Latoya Cooper, also known as "The Songstress," is the founder of Music Meets the Boardroom, the #1 platform for Top A-list Indie Artist Entrepreneurs. Having a background in business, Latoya is also an accomplished recording and touring artist. As a visionary and what she calls an "Entrepreneuress," Latoya appeared in essence.com and continues to empower artists by using her superpowers, helping them shift from surviving to thriving. Latoya opens this episode talking about how she came back to her love of music after not being fulfilled in her life and how it led to the creation of Music Meets the Boardroom. We move into a conversation about having the right mindset as an artist, why consistency is essential, and how she uses her business background to help artists develop their gifts into a sustainable business. She touches on the topic of embracing the journey and how our talent becomes our product and service. Hence we need to treat our crafts like a business. We wrap up with Latoya talking about her latest project and a few fun questions around the '80s. Welcome to episode #134.You can learn more about Latoya and her work at www.MusicMeetsTheBoardroom.com.These are our friends. These are your friends. AND they are living the extraordinary. #riseup #beamazing #beyoudoyou

#134 Latoya Cooper: Your Gift Is Your Product and Service

This week Starter Girlz sit down with Trenell Walker, certified rehabilitation counselor, Zig Ziglar Certified trainer, speaker, and newly published author. Trenell was following his passion for playing football with a dream to relieve his then single mother from the financial burden of raising a family. On October 20th, 1995, however, his life was forever changed when a tragic accident while playing high school football left him paralyzed from the next down. Trenell, through the encouragement of his mother and the strength of his family, turned his depression around using what he calls the "TRENELL Effect." He teaches others how to apply these seven principles to overcome obstacles. In this episode, Trenell walks us through his journey, his recovery, and what the TRENELL Effect represents. He is a shining example of what he says "temporary defeat doesn't mean permanent failure." Welcome to episode #133.To learn more about Trenell and see his documentary, http://www.walkerbeyondlimits.com. If you want to receive his Monday Motivation or pick up a copy of his book, reach out to him at twalker@triumphbeyondlimits.org. These are our friends. These are your friends. AND they are living the extraordinary. #riseup #beamazing #beyoudoyou

#133 Temporary Defeat Doesn't Mean Permanent Failure: Trenell Walker

Jessica Bartnick is the Co-Founder and CEO of the Foundation for C.H.O.I.C.E., a 501c3 organization serving at-risk youth, helping them change the trajectory of their lives through mentorship, education, and resources. We open this episode with Jessica talking about her exit from corporate America to forming her foundation. After jumping back into the community to serve and talking with first-generation college students, she realized she wanted to do more to break the cycle of poverty. Jessica talks about the foundation's purpose, who it serves, the graduation rate of success, and the mentorship process. We finish this episode up with our big partnership announcement and some fun rapid-fire questions.To learn more about Jessica, Foundation for C.H.O.I.C.E., and how you can help, go to https://www.foundationforchoice.org. Additionally, stay tuned as we continue our partnership with the foundation.These are our friends. These are your friends. AND they are living the extraordinary. #riseup #beamazing #beyoudoyou

#132 Breaking the Cycle of Poverty: Jessica Bartnick

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