On this episode of Design Your Exceptional Life, we welcome Lawrence Kellogg! Lawrence joined the Howard Group in 2007 and has held positions as the Chief Investment Officer, Controller, Corporate Controller, VP and Treasurer. He is responsible for managing financial reporting and forecasting for the parent company and over 100 subsidiaries, partnerships, and joint ventures…
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If you are feeling overwhelmed, anxious or unfulfilled, it is because you most likely don’t have a clear understanding of your “why”. In this episode, Alvin Brown discusses the importance of finding your why and challenging yourself in order to move away from fear to freedom. Are goals changing? (1:10) Can you dream big enough?…
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Joe Clendenny, a businessman from St. Louis, and his wife Pat felt a calling to serve God by serving people in need. A mission trip Joe made in September 2002 changed their lives forever. 3:22- Humble beginning to business turnaround specialist 14:30- Do you need to make sure everything is perfect before taking action? 20:00–…
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Success in the pizza business isn’t just a matter of a proprietary sauce and tasty toppings. Innovation is crucial, even in a mature market. In today’s episode, we have Giacomo Fallucca. Giacomo is the CEO and second generation CEO of Palermo’s pizza. 2:49- Why I am the youngest CEO at 3 years old 7:33- Age…
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In today’s episode, we have Dr. Mark and Liz of Twin Lights Coaching. Liv has a background in public speaking, theatre, and communication. Her experience with the expressive arts plays a vital role in helping people–like her clients–reconnect through vulnerable, expressive communication. Dr. Mark spent nearly 30 years as a practicing doctor and as the director of…
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In today’s episode, we learn about 6 powerful and often overlooked steps to design your exceptional life. Interesting story of a client and a dentist (0:50-1:30) Are you defined by who you really are? (1:51-4:00) 6 human needs- why you need to measure and check it out (4:20) Visit Alvin’s website- Journey To Personal Greatness…
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In today’s episode, we have Jon Scram. Jon is married to Jill for the last 26 years and a father of 3 kids. He grew up in the woods of upper Michigan and received an industrial engineering degree from the University of Michigan. With over 25 years of Business and IT experience, Jon gets the…
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Caring is a normal part of life. However, when you care too much, it can lead to additional sacrifice, stress, anxiety that can be prevented by setting proper boundaries. In this episode, Alvin Brown discusses why you should care but not too much. The story of husband and wife (0:50-3:11) Why the story put me…
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There’s a story from a book written by Napoleon Hill. It’s about a general who was about to face his greatest and most powerful enemy. However, his army is clearly outnumbered. So, he addressed his men before the battle and said, “You see the boats going up in smoke. That means that we cannot leave…
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Have you ever wondered why you repeat unhealthy but familiar patterns in your work, relationship, family, or money? Most of the times, it is because of our core beliefs buried deep within us. In today’s video, allow me to discuss all about schemas. A schema is widely knows as a stable longstanding pattern that develops…
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